The time is now! Dual- and Multiextrusion have always been around, but never really caught on. This year, we’re going to see a whole lot more of it and more sophisticated solutions, too! Prometheus System Kickstarter Models shown: Pet monster Valentine by Andreas Böhler Two Color World by m6mafia Dice with coloured dots (Dual Extrusion) by PolygonPusher 2-color standing cat by nervoussystem SIMPLE PROPELLERS by davidbec08
Category: Hardware Reviews
Reviews of 3D printer components and accessories
Pwn flexible filaments with the Flexion extruder! (Review)
An extruder and hotend made specifically for flexible filaments – but could it be over-optimized for regular use?
Review: The tiny Deltaprintr Mini Hotend!
Small, light and plenty powerful – this is Deltaprintr’s approach at making a hotend! Get one
Should you be using IGUS polymer bushings?
I feel like igus has been catching way too much flak lately – at their core, they are good bearings, you just have to use them properly. Classic RMJP polymer bearings Aluminum cased RJUM bearings W-series rail systems
Review: Up to 500°C DyzeEND-X and DyzeXtruder!
This hotend gets seriously hot at up to 500°C! This does come with a few trade-offs, so is it worth it in the end?
Review: E3D Titan as a super light extruder!
Does every Titan need to be big? Turns out E3D’s big guy does a great job even when used in its smallest configuration! Get one Short stepper motor (ebay US/CA/AU/UK) According to the all-knowing Wikipedia, the Titans were giant deities of incredible strength, who ruled during the legendary Golden Age. Well, if this isn’t the cutest little extruder you ever did see! So the E3D Titan – everyone’s pretty excited about it, so let’s check out what this little guy is all about! And at first glance, you might goContinue reading
Build your own 3D Printer: Everything about extruders!
Everything about extruders – one of the functionally most important parts of any filament-based 3D printer! Building a RepRap-style 3D Printer without buying a full kit is still the purist’s way to go – it’s the cheapest and most flexible way of acquiring a 3D printer, but there are a lot of chances where stuff can go wrong. In this mini-series i’ll try to cover the most important spots while Luk builds his iTopie i3!
Review: Are commercial build surfaces worth it?
Is it time to replace your painter’s tape and Kapton build surface with one of the “professional” options?
Review: The adjustable Prometheus Hotend V2!
How much configurability does a hotend really need? Get one here