Posted: Yesterday 2:52:48 PM EDT
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I have an Prusa 3 MKS that I'm wanting to replace with a multi head printer. I can't decide between the Snapmaker U1, or the Creality K2. Is there a better option out there? Prusa Core Gen 2 seems interesting but I'm not sure the Prusa quality matches the price like it did 8 years ago... WIFI - Don't need it / won't use it - will be used offline exclusively Freedom to print what/how/when I want - important Poop/waste during change - obviously less is better Quality of product - good/excellent Product use - everything from stuff for the kids to functional useful stuff for around the house, and everything in between, etc. Brands we don't like IIRC: Bamboo, Flashforge |
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I like the Flashforge Creator 5 Pro, but I hate the companies policies and it's walled garden approach. They hate gun stuff and claim they will report you to the "authorities" if you print that kind of thing. I would like the Snapmaker U1 if it came with hardened steel nozzles and a cover and higher bed and nozzle temperatures. Also Snapmaker as a company seems much more 2A friendly. So I'm in a holding pattern waiting to see who else is going to bring multi-nozzle/toolhead printer to market. I think the dam is going to break and within 6 months or so there will be many more choices at competitive prices. My old modded up Bambu will still do most of what I want for now. |
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I mean it IS a project, but Voron? You can do INDX if nozzle at 300c is enough, or stealthchanger for full capability toolheads. ETA: If INDX is good, a Prusa would be cheaper. |
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I have a k2 plus, but I wouldn't recommend it as a first printer. It's also not multi head, but it does swap filaments for multi color. It runs good and would probably be better if I didn't constantly tinker with it. ("We" also don't like creality  )The bambu h2d at work is ok I guess. We have several prusa XLs running now. 4 or 5? If I'm spending your money, id get a prusa core 1 L with indx when its available. |