Question, I an trying to decide between a CR-10S and a Tevo Tarantula.

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Question, I an trying to decide between a CR-10S and a Tevo Tarantula. Both are roughly the same price and have the same build area. Pluses on the CR-10S side are dual Z steppers, filament out detection, and power out restore. The Tevo has faster heated bed and E3D extruder. Any other pluses or minuses I am not listing?

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Wanhao D9 just announced also…

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I would go with the Wanhao to be honest that Brad mentioned.
But if you are set on the two… I would go with that CR-10S, I’ve heard nothing good about them, and I hear a lot of gripes about Tarantula’s.
To be honest, check out Monoprice’s Mini, and the Monoprice Maker Select Pro (a re-branded Wanhao D6). Those are all better printers than the one you’re looking for.
I’ve found printers that the Z axis barely moves seem to be the best for LARGE prints, like the D6.

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I’m giving up on most of the FDM printers, going to SLA like the Wanhao D7’s… check it out: http://www.wanhao3dprinter.com/Unboxin/ShowArticle.asp?ArticleID=89

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@Slim_Vision I’m too afraid of getting resin allergies from the FDMs. Imagine not being able to touch plastics without getting a rash. Must be a nightmare.

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If you just want to print and not fiddle with the printer too much, i would get a prusa. I did the build kit, it was easy with good online manuals. The thing about prusa i like the most, is that they continue to update their product and evolve. A whole other experience than looking at the wanhao website, where the front page didn’t work for weeks. Well my 2 cents anyways, hope you find a working printer.