26/11/2015
Craftbot beste budget 3d Printer 3dHups 2016 printer user test
waardering 8.8
Based in Budapest, Hungary; CraftUnique is one of the newest manufacturers on the market. The company launched their first printer, the Craftbot, on Indiegogo in August 2014 and smashed their campaign goal by 614% after raising $245,547 during their funding period. The goal was simple: create an easy-to-use and affordable 3D printer. According to our reviewers, CraftUnique impressively managed to execute both of these factors quite successfully with their first 3D printer.
The CraftBot is a low-cost FDM printer with a relatively large 250 x 200 x 200 build volume. It prints with PLA, ABS and HIPS materials with a maximum resolution of 100 microns. The printer's design is rather clean with a cut steel frame, see-through side panels and a user interface sporting a 2.8-inch color touchscreen. The printer ships with the proprietary CraftWare slicer software, providing detailed layer-by-layer visualization.
Even though the company is young, they managed to hit the nail on the head when it comes to build quality; our Hubs chose the CraftBot #1 in the category of all 3D printers surveyed. Since we're talking about a budget printer against more expensive machines, this is quite an impressive feat.
The CraftBot also placed amongst the top printers in ease of use and print quality. Current owners praised it for the large print volume compared to the relatively compact size. Once calibrated, the Craftbot prints reliably and consistently on an ongoing basis. If issues arise, our reviewers noted that both CraftUnique's customer support and their growing community were great at lending a helping hand when needed.
On the downside, it's not always easy for a new product to navigate the market and the CraftBot is no exception. Despite being an exceptional 3D printer, the CraftBot is not without its flaws. The first version of the printer had a hard time heating up the bed to the required temperature causing warping for ABS prints, an issue which has been amended in the new Plus model. Additionally, dual-extruder support has been promised by the company but has not yet been made available. For those looking to connect wirelessly, the CraftBot is currently limited to a USB. Finally, the price has doubled since the Indiegogo release: from $499 to $999.
Overall, CraftUnique has put together a remarkable printer that's a great choice for students, educators, and certain professionals.
Specifications
Build area (mm): 250 × 200 × 200
Materials:ABS, PLA, PETG
Min. layer height;100 microns
Open source;No but you can use other slicers
Pros
Build quality
Build volume
Design
Software
Cons
Speed
Material availability
Connectivity