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I operate a lot of the design equipment in my university's visual art and design department. Next semester, we're getting a Makerbot Replicator for students to use in their designs. My problem is, the students primarily use the Adobe Creative Suite and not much else. They briefly used Google Sketchup as freshman to mock up a 3D design project, but that's pretty much the extent of their 3D modeling knowledge. Is there a software that's free/cheap for students that is fairly easy to use for visual designers using a Macs? I've been messing around with TinkerCAD, but I don't know if it has the depth that students are going to want in their designs.
And Blender seems like it has a little too much depth for students who are already unfamiliar with working in three dimensions. Once upon a time (pre-summer 2012), Makerbot was arguably the best of the lot. Then they were bought by Stratasys, one of the two large commercial 3D printer companies (3D Systems is the other). Since then, they have released machines that are a fair bit more expensive than the similarly featured machines from smaller companies while their product reliability has actually declined. Spend a few weeks on these forums to get the lowdown. Yes, I like Ultimakers, but I also know that there are very good machines from companies like Lulzbot, Makergear, FormLabs, PrintrBot, and several others.
In short, there is no one 'best' printer, just like there is no one best car. You have to set a budget, determine what the typical user will print, do your research of both printer capability and reliability. I suggest that you read these forums, look through the thats posted on the right of this page, buy the winter issue of Make Magazine where they reviewed printers, and look for the formal and informal support communities for your final candidates. An informed choice can be made only after answering the following:.
What is your budget?. How much are you willing to 'get your hands dirty' (fully assembled printer vs kit)?. What do you want to make with it?. What's the size range of the things you want to make (there are printers with very large print areas, like the gMax)?.
What material(s) do your things need to be made of (ABS, PLA, nylon, PETT, metal infused PLA, wood infused PLA, polycarbonate, etc.)?. Create an index in excel. How precise are the part tolerances required (Resin SLA printers like the Form1+ have small print areas, but are very precise)?. What volume of prints do you expect to make monthly?
As with many things 'Fast, cheap, good: pick two.' Take the advice in this thread to heart, there is nothing user friendly about the Makerbots.
Their biggest issues are extremely buggy software (both on the printer itself and on the computer), and a horrendously unreliable extruder. The extruder is so bad that they switched to a 'smart extruder' that can be swapped out because they fail so often.
They tout this as a feature when in reality, they're hiding the problem under the rug. No other major printer out there has extruders wearing out in a couple of months or less. I also recommend the Ultimaker 2. You really should focus on a printer that has a heated bed, as not only will they learn more, but it's MUCH easier to print things with.
Your advice makes me want to get another printer. I purchased a Replicator 2, and to be honest, it works amazingly. It prints amazing. I use blue tape, and have no need for rafts. I get level plates, sticking of PLA, and it runs really well. I have the upgraded spring filament tensioner (the spring one that replaced the delrin plunger). I have had so few issues (really no issues) that I have to say it really was a fantastic buy.
I found that the MakerBot slicing software is super easy to use, and so MANY people have them that there is always somebody somewhere who can help, unlike many other RepRaps. Now I agree, as I get better, I will want to use a custom slicer, and I have the ability to get a heated build plate (I purchased an upgraded mighty board with voltages to run 2x/ABS.) However so far the PLA has run so fantastic, that I really have nothing bad to say about my Rep2. I think once I move on to learning about ABS, I will get a dual extruder for my rep 2x. I will try Hips and PVA. Eventually I will reach the end of the learning curve, and I will have to purchase a new printer.
Hopefully by then, full color PLA will be out there. I purchased a used rep2 and it runs great. However, I do have parts on hand, and you will need to fix the delrin plunger with the spring upgrade or aluminum upgrade. I use sketch up and it stinks compared to illustrator.
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None of the buttons/fast keys line up, and Sketchup is not as well put together as illustrator. Unfortunately, all the auto desk stuff is only pc. I too feel the pain of learning the substandard sketch up as opposed to the industry standard software, however Sketchup is super fast to learn, it just needs a better UI or use Adobe Illustrator compatibility.
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