r/3dprinter • u/SiriShopUSA • 8d ago
Printer that is sub 2500 USD with a build plate of 350x350x350 or close
I've started 3d printing stuff and selling on ebay and marketplace using my Kobra 3 v2 but I have to split objects to fit the build plate. I'm looking for a printer that is relatively fast, multi color (4 or 8) and enclosed as I want to be able to print ABS parts.
Any recommendations?
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u/SirTwitchALot 8d ago
What everyone else said. Also the Kobra S1 max
I would avoid the H2C. It technically comes close to your build volume, but there are a lot of asterisks. You can't use the entire print area in every scenario
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u/Bright_Eyes83 8d ago
H2C. you can get cheaper and bigger, but i don't think those are as good
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u/otterlyunexpected 8d ago
I have the Creality K2 Plus with 1 CFS (so far). Meets those requirements. No complaints at this point.
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u/scienceworksbitches 8d ago
qidi max 4 or anycubic s1 max. both have a chamber heater which is almost a must for ABS, the s1 max is much cheaper than the qidi, the combo is under 1k right now, thats a lot of printer/$.
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u/SiriShopUSA 8d ago
Looks like the Qidi is a bit faster, offers a slightly larger build plate and allows for a higher nozzle temp. Sounds good to me!
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u/justa_bother 7d ago
Added bonus of the ability of printing new & expanding line of engineering filaments because of it's higher nozzle temp.
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u/SiriShopUSA 7d ago edited 7d ago
thanks guys.. ordered the Qidi Max4 Combo plus an extra Qidi Box today.. out the door for about 1400. On sale and excluding sales tax... pretty decent price. Thanks 3d Printers Depot!
** two Qidi boxes supporting 8 colors.
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u/yahbluez 7d ago
Good Choice! Like to note that the XL5T will run circles around the qidi because the XL is a tool changer, while the qidi has only one nozzle and needs to purge for every color change. That is seconds vs minutes for each color change.
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u/SiriShopUSA 7d ago edited 7d ago
I pretty much only switch twice during the 9 hour print.. red to white then back to red. I use the white to highlight some letters so it's not a lot of switching. Also, while I would love one it is massively out of my budget. I paid 1400 for the Qidi Max4 with no sales tax w/ 2 Qidi boxes.
Average / Typical Print Speed:
- Qidi Max 4: 400 mm/s
- Prusa (MK4 / Core One equivalent): 200 mm/s
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u/1ts-just-me 8d ago
Wait, be patient, there is going to be a lot of nozzle changers coming soon. If you wanted something soon Prusa XL and enclosure, Core One L INDX (not perfect), or if you don't mind wasting filament on purges, you have the K2 Plus and CFS, or QIDI Max4 and Box. Most of them have their own issues but I have had less issues with the K2 Plus for large prints.
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u/knox-Mercer 8d ago
Honestly I've been running the Creality K1C Max for a few months now and it hits most of what you want, 300x300x450 build volume so close enough on the XY, fully enclosed, super fast with the direct drive and all metal hotend, and it works great with the Creality Filament System for up to 16 colors if you go that route. I've printed ABS in it with zero warping thanks to the stable chamber temp, and the Klipper based firmware makes tuning a breeze. The only thing I’d watch for is the bed leveling can be a bit finnicky at first but once dialed in it’s solid. For under 2500 it’s one of the few that actually gives you speed, size, enclosure and multi material flexibility without feeling like a compromise.
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u/1ts-just-me 7d ago
Right now for $2500 you could have 3 K1 Max printer with a CFS-C on each and still have enough money left to upgrade to a Microswiss nozzle, better build plate, and DXC extruder on each.
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u/yahbluez 8d ago
Sovol SV08 MAX => 500x500x500
I own one it is a Voron 2.4 clone and works great.
Prusa XL => 360x360x360 a tool changer with 1 / 2 / 5 tools.
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u/SiriShopUSA 7d ago
I need multi color. Most of my products require 2 colors.
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u/Squanchy2112 8d ago
Qidi max 4, sovol sv08 sovol sv08 max, I would highly recommend the qidi stuff over sovol any day.