So the none mini that you opened up wednesday night is gone?
Cathy
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On Nov 13, 2016, at 1:56 PM, Ryan J. Priore
<ryan.priore@xxxxxxxxx<mailto:ryan.priore@xxxxxxxxx>> wrote:
Cathy,
Chris has 1 printer available, and I have 2 printers available of the Mini
Select version.
The group build vote email went out on Thursday morning after our Wednesday
meeting. Below is a pasted message that I sent to the 3DPPGH group:
All,
Please visit the link below to cast your vote for which printer kit options you
would be interested in for our group buy and build:
https://goo.gl/forms/8rnsEszW0SbSEvjf1
There are 6 options ranging in skill level and price point. You are NOT
committing to buy at this time; however, please only vote if you are planning
(and budgeting) to be part of the build event.
Here is a link to the master spreadsheet the lists information for the first 4
options in the list:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1i9wYUI_wwshAUMFTP11a8nyoa0IxlVGVNqeDUgP4dME/edit?usp=sharing
We will plan to close the voting process by Wednesday, November 16 and select
the popular 3D Printer option. At that point I will post a final form to place
you order with us (via 3DPPGH). I plan to place the printer orders in late
November/early December, and we will build in late January/ early February.
Ryan
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[mailto:hackpgh-discuss-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Cathy Coudriet
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Subject: [hackpgh-discuss] Re: Monoprice printers for sale
If it is still available I would like to get it from you - I would like the
high end hot end and glass bed - some of the other upgrades I would like to
discuss and may be able to do myself (might even be able to do these upgrades
with a little help) . That being said ~360-365 is that about what you are
thinking ? If so I want it. Let me know if it is still available and when I
would be able to get it.
I am still planning on doing the group build, has there been a voting email
yet ? I am still torn on which I will vote for but will do whatever the group
decides upon.
Regards,
Cathy
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On Nov 13, 2016, at 1:36 AM, Yohe <cjyohe@xxxxxxxxx<mailto:cjyohe@xxxxxxxxx>>
wrote:
Cathy,
As far as the hotends go the upgrade pricing on that is roughly $35 for
the lite version of the hotend and $75 for the "full" version. The Lite
Version is the lower temp version that does the main materials (ABS and PLA and
a few others), while the full version will take you up through almost all of
the exotics (like the nylons) that require much higher temps.
Other upgrades would likely be a glass bed, likely similar in cost to the
other beds, so somewhere in the $12-16 dollar range, and maybe some small
hardware for stiffening mods, etc.
Most of the upgrades are simply printed parts, nuts and bolts.
Chris
Bob - make sure to grab a hardened nozzle if you are doing the carbon fill.
Even the light will print the carbon fiber pla, and other lower temp exotics,
but most of the metal impregnated filaments now recommend the hardened nozzles
due to increased nozzle wear.
On Fri, Nov 11, 2016 at 10:01 AM, Robert Berger
<bob@xxxxxxxxxxxx<mailto:bob@xxxxxxxxxxxx>> wrote:
To be clear: I have only seen the Maker Select in stock form, when Ryan
demonstrated it on Wednesday.
I plan to get one by the end of the year and do an E3D Metal upgrade so I can
print in various materials like nylon and carbon-fill.
I would be interested in an “upgrade party” instead of a “build from kit party"
MonoPrice is currently selling the Maker Select for $279 through various
outlets, including eBay and NewEgg. I will wait to see what sales for it happen
on Black Friday.
- Bob
On Nov 11, 2016, at 12:58 AM, Andrew C.
<soshumasamune@xxxxxxxxx<mailto:soshumasamune@xxxxxxxxx>> wrote:
Ryan,
Sorry I couldn't make it to last 2 meetings, maker Faire and surviving election
fallout was.bad timing.
Talked with Bob berger tonight and he mentioned how nice the maker select was
with an all metal e3d hotend... I may be interested. Was interested in the
upgraded monoprice mini I saw 3 months ago, but this select version has my
interest now...
Let's discuss it over messenger later?
-Andrew C.
On Thursday, November 10, 2016, Ryan J. Priore
<ryan.priore@xxxxxxxxx<mailto:ryan.priore@xxxxxxxxx>> wrote:
I am forwarding a note that I just sent to the 3DPPGH group list. Perhaps some
shop members may be interested as well.
All,
Chris and I bought a few Monoprice printers when they dipped recently in price.
Our intent was to offer them up to the 3DPPGH group in case you may have wanted
to buy one but missed the price drop. These are all new printers, and our plan
is to “tweak” them for hand off to interested buyers. Keep in mind that Chris
and I would not be making money here – just trying to help you dive in with a
really neat (but also inexpensive) printer. This is a labor of love more than
anything, and it is hard to place a dollar amount on our time invested to tweak
the printers.
This is what I am thinking and am looking for feedback:
• Monoprice Select Mini (http://www.monoprice.com/product?p_id=15365)
o Option #1: Buy as is with a minor markup to cover our time
o Option #2: ~$200 – Modified with latest firmware and key printer mods (knob
adjustment, filament feed, glass bed w/ PEI surface and z end stop spacer)
o Option #3: ~$260 – Modified with same as Option #2 + E3D Lite hot end
• Maker Select 3D Printer v2
(http://www.monoprice.com/product?p_id=13860)
o I opened this badboy up last night, aligned the print head and ran an
initial print.
o Option #1: ~$275 – Buy as is with minor mark up to cover my time
o Option #2: $TBD – Custom tweaking of firmware, printing profiles and
printed modifications based on user group feedback.
I am not trying to dissuade anyone from the group build, but you will notice
that these printers are rather inexpensive and rival (if not beat) many of the
build options that we are considering.
Ryan
