@Jay_Raxter Agreed. Pretty good run down on arguments for different tastes of machines. There are a lot of pros and cons - @Charlotte_Pierce best to read some independent review like the Make Magazine review (http://blog.makezine.com/volume/make-ultimate-guide-to-3d-printing/) (where the “wooden box Ultimaker” ^^ scored “most accurate”, “fastest” and “best open hardware” btw).
Ok, now back to topic: 3D-scanning! Can’t wait to hold (fold!) it in my hands
You’re right…different options depending on different needs.
I can’t wait for the scanner…also can’t wait to see some vids of it scanning. I want to see how they’ll overcome some of the scanning problems inherent in these smaller laser scanners. lighting problems, scan angles, and resolution. Maybe in the next few days we’ll get some more info?
Is it better to have dual nozzles?
Dual nozzles are not required. They give you the capability to print in 2 colors right now. There’s several operators I know who are attempting to print in two different materials with a dual. Warning: Advanced Geekiness that way you could print your model in one material and use something like PVA for your rafts and supports. PVA dissolves in water. Which means you could print a much more complicated print more reliably.
If you don’t have a dual color need. Then the Replicator 2 is a single color PLA printer…but…Warning: Advanced Geekiness…you can pause it and switch colors giving you the capability for as many colors as you want…within certain restrictions.
As Florin pointed out…there are less expensive machines out there…there are some that are even cheaper but you have to have the skill to assemble them… Hopefully you got to read my post about your options…
Jay
Sounds like my embroidery machine.
Exactly! (My wife has one).
Oh…checked the Ultimaker site…they’re $2181.89 before shipping and it’s 3-4 weeks to ship.
I don’t want to hijack the thread…email me if you have any questions…I have the Cube at home but my Makerbot 2X hasn’t shipped yet…
Jay
@Charlotte_Pierce 2 color printing is very experimental at the moment. The 2X approach with two nozzles at the same height doesn’t look to me like the ultimate solution - one nozzles will always seep or slightly drag through the print. Also the whole stuff is not really supported natively by the standard file format (you basically have two separate models, which represent one color each).
My honest advise: Start with a standard one-color machine. If that happens to be the Ultimaker and you need more advise from a long-time user, feel free to message me.