Wow! 375 USD for steel frame Prusa I3. Prices have surely fallen. Bellow you will find a review and some modifications:
Technical specifications:
Technical specifications:
- Printer ships with 3000mm (~10 ft.) Black PLA Filament
- Extruder: MK10 Single-Extruder (with Steel X-Carriage)
- Filament Size: 1.75mm Dedicated
- Layer Capability: 0.1mm (100 microns)
- Build Envelope: 200mm x 200mm x 180mm
- Filament Capabilities: ABS & PLA
- Compatible Software: ReplicatorG (Opensource), Simplify 3D (Details)
- File Type: Gcode
- File Transfer: SD Card Slot & USB
- Warranty: 1 Year Full Factory Warranty (Includes FREE Parts Replacement and FREE Repair)
- Frame Color: Black Steel Frame
Product page:
http://wanhaousa.com/products/duplicator-i3-steel-frame
There are still no reviews or third party tests but comments on forums are very positive and Wanhao is considered one of the better Asian manufacturers.
Update:
Here is a review of Wanhao Duplicator i3:
Here are some mechanical upgrades and modifications by Vernon Barry:
Here is a guide on how to level and calibrate the platform (sound is low quality but you can use it):
Here is a tutorial on how to use Cura with Wanhao Duplicator i3:
Here isa review by Thomas of a Malyan M150, a 3d printer that looks like a clone of a first version of Wanhao i3. it goes trough several problems and safety issues including possible false certification issues.
Update (18.09.2016.):
Looks like Wanhao issued a recall for their Replicator due to some safety problems. Surprise surprise.
Here is the link to recall and repair instructions:
https://groups.google.com/forum/#!topic/wanhao-printer-3d/ZXzxdP9SUlU
Here is a video of a similar repair due to smoke coming from a printbed spark:
Here is a review of Wanhao Duplicator i3:
Here are some mechanical upgrades and modifications by Vernon Barry:
Here is a guide on how to level and calibrate the platform (sound is low quality but you can use it):
Here is a tutorial on how to use Cura with Wanhao Duplicator i3:
Here isa review by Thomas of a Malyan M150, a 3d printer that looks like a clone of a first version of Wanhao i3. it goes trough several problems and safety issues including possible false certification issues.
Update (18.09.2016.):
Looks like Wanhao issued a recall for their Replicator due to some safety problems. Surprise surprise.
Here is the link to recall and repair instructions:
https://groups.google.com/forum/#!topic/wanhao-printer-3d/ZXzxdP9SUlU
Here is a video of a similar repair due to smoke coming from a printbed spark: