Gordon Heydon via luv-talk <luv-talk@luv.asn.au> writes:
Also when doing multi materials you would generally not do PLA and ABS, as this would be a nightmare. PLA requires a cooler build plate and a part cooling fan, which is the opposite to ABS which requires a hotter build plate and no cooling fan.
Good to know. Was wondering how well the different types of materials would work with each other. I also note that the cheaper 3d printers aimed at hobbiest are more likely to support a larger range of material types then the more expensive 3d printers.
There are a number of integrated controllers, like the MKS Base and the RAMbO and using a open source printer is always much more fun. The Prusa i3 MK2S is an open source printer and off the designs are available on GitHub.
I think the Wombat printers might also be open source too. Although not 100% certain of that. If I am wrong, and it isn't, that is definitely a point in favor of the Prusa. In any case, I have had an offer from the MicroPython group to use their 3d printers. So might be the best option of learning something about 3d printing first, before I commit myself to (relatively expensive) hardware. https://www.meetup.com/MicroPython-Meetup/ -- Brian May <brian@linuxpenguins.xyz> https://linuxpenguins.xyz/brian/