So I’ve been exploring 3D printing options for a while now.
I was drawn to the Prusa research products because I’ve seen a lot of people print farming with success.
I almost pulled the trigger on a MK3s+ a couple days ago with all the extras but I had a feeling something new was on the Horizon.
Today I saw that they revealed their new XL model so I pre-ordered it. It looks like it has all the options anyone could ever dream of in a filament style 3D printer.
A little bit of a wait second or third quarter of 2022 but I have a lot of irons in the fire right now anyways.
I’ve been happy with my Ender 3 Pro. The build volume works fine for 99% if the things I print, but I had to do some serious maneuvering in Cura yesterday to get a large object to fit. You can’t go wrong with more build volume.
I’ve retired my Prusa MK3. I wasn’t happy with the weakness or lack of precision in the end results, the filament fusing wasn’t great - probably not a Prusa problem but generic to filament printing. I switched to an Elegoo MARS Pro resin printer and I’m much happier with that.
In either case, they aren’t my first ‘go to’ choice in fab since they TAKE SO LONG to print…
I am truly frustrated with my Prusa XL. It has been out of service since 9/5/24. When updating to add the original Prusa enclosure, it stopped working all together. I have contacted Prusa Chat and info@Prusaed.com numerous times without getting it working. The iPhone app for tuning the belt is a piece of junk.
I also have had for more than two months an issue where the extruders quite extruding (usually the primary one) without reason. Also chatted with support, which they elevated. NEVER heard back, much less resolved.
I am a long time customer, but this sucks.
I waited for two years on the pre order. Ended up buying a Bambu. I am very happy with it.
Sorry to here about your Prusa issues. They are dead to me. So is Apple.
Reminds me that they still have my 200$ from the pre-order. I better follow up on that so I can buy more Bambu Filament or save for the new flagship from Bambu launching Q1 2025.
I would keep on them and get your machine back up and running then sell it .
