As my earlier posts says, I’ve originally considered purchasing a Craftbot Plus, considering its price is within the amount of money I’m willing to spend on a 3d printer.
I did, however, just come across a dude selling his used Ultimaker 2 for 1500 dollars (Which is an insane steal). A new one ships for around 2900 dollars, which is far beyond the amount of cash I will ever manage to get for a 3d printer.
Would you guys still consider it worth to get the original Ultimaker 2, considering the new “+” version has come out? Wouldn’t it be possible to just add some of the new features of the + model, to the original Ultimaker 2, using 3d-printing?
i run an ultimaker 2 and have had it ~2 years i believe and its a workhorse! honestly nice as the + upgrades are… my um2 works just fine. yes i have debated upgrading but ive kept it mostly stock minus the olsson block + 3d printed fan shroud and getting one of those cupped mk7 or 8 (cant remember!) feed wheels for filament. honestly if you can get one… itll treat ya well! the figure is 1/48 scale and all parts done on um2
You can upgrade the essential parts, heater, block with exchangeable nozzles and I think also feeder at 3dsolex.
The only thing they dont have is the fan shroud. ( not very important!).
In my honest opinion, despite how great a brand Ultimaker is, settle for price vs build volume and filament accessibility.
UM is all 2.85mm (3mm) and not many specialty filaments are 3mm (apart from pricy colorfabb).
source: I’ve had a UMO for over 2 years and i’ve modded it so much.
At that price though, i’d recommend it if nothing is wrong.
