3D printing. the new Prusa XL

[TinWhisperer]

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.

First look at the Original Prusa XL

I’m pretty excited about this.

What are some of you doing for 3D printing?

[ds690]

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.

[TomWS]

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…

[Heath]

I have three.Ender 5 pro,ender 3 max and ender 3v2.

[krayfox]

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.

[TinWhisperer]

@krayfox

I am truly frustrated with my Prusa XL

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 .

@krayfox Welcome to the Forum!

here is the start of the topic when I received my Bambu

Learning 3D printing

As fortune would have it I ended up with a 3D printed. And this thing is so awesome and cant even believe it. I had never even touch a 3d printer before Monday night when my kids and I unboxed a new Bambu x-1 combo. So far the experience has been flawless. I started out printing the preloaded models on the machine, then download some from Bambu and other sites and finally this morning I built my own model in Fusion 360 to test. I’ll share a bunch of photos of the machine and my 1st prints. I…

[TinWhisperer]

This ends my Prusa Journey.

Cancelled my order 3 years after placing it.

Please check out this active 3D printing Topic for more.

Learning 3D printing

As fortune would have it I ended up with a 3D printed. And this thing is so awesome and cant even believe it. I had never even touch a 3d printer before Monday night when my kids and I unboxed a new Bambu x-1 combo. So far the experience has been flawless. I started out printing the preloaded models on the machine, then download some from Bambu and other sites and finally this morning I built my own model in Fusion 360 to test. I’ll share a bunch of photos of the machine and my 1st prints. I…

[Sticks]

Lot of tweaking to get the Prusa running.

Teaching Tech got one after years of waiting, and still had to do a butload of tinkering to get it working, then the updates.

When they work, it’s a nice deal…To much work to get it to work.

[ChelanJim]

@TinWhisperer

Reminds me that they still have my 200$ from the pre-order.

Remember that $$$ you borrowed from me?? Maybe it wasn’t you but looked a lot like you.

[krayfox]

After numerous chats and request, one of the agents helped me troubleshoot and resolve several issues (most caused by previous agents!) and get my printer up and running.
I have my XL up and running and successfully completed several prints. I am currently on a 27 hr paint (Star-war trooper).
Have also added the enclosure.

[ChelanJim]

That is really cruel of you…you show the middle stage of printing and now we have to wait for the sequel along with you!!!