Nov 28th 2016
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Holiday Gift Guide 2016 - Part I
Monoprice Maker Select v2, XYZ Printing, and NewMatter ModT!
Are you looking for gifts for that special geek in your life? We're kicking off our Holiday Gift Guide episodes for 2016 with 3D printer unboxings!
Monoprice Maker Select v2 - $260 (On Cyber Monday)
- Based on the popular "i3" design
- The entire unit can be assembled with six hex-bolt screws (4mm Hex Wrench included)
Features:
- Heated Build Plate (No more bacon!)
- MicroSD Card Slot for print loading (standalone -- Don't need a connected PC)
- Large Build Area (7.9" x 7.9" x 7.1") [The Dremel is 5.9" x 5.5" x 9"]
- 100 Micron Resoution
- Uses STANDARD 1.75mm Filament: (ABS, PLA, XT, PET, TPU, TPC, FPE, FPA, HIPS, Jelly, Foam, Felty)
- 100mm/s Printing Speed
- Maximum Extruder Temp of 500F (260C)
- 1 Year Warranty
New Matter MOD-t ~$300
Features:
- Non-Heated Build Plate
- Browser-Based USB Interface
- WiFi Enabled
- Quiet & Low Maintenence
- Removable Print Bed
- Unique "Bed & Rod" system that does away with leveling
- Auto Centering & Homing
- Medium Build Area (6" x 4" x 5") vs. [Select:7.9" x 7.9" x 7.1"] vs. [Dremel: 5.9" x 5.5" x 9"]
- Selectable 100/200/300/400 Micron Resolution
- Uses STANDARD 1.75mm PLA Filament
- 100mm/s Printing Speed
- Maximum Extruder Temp of 500F(260C)
- 1 Year Warranty
- Supports STL OBJ - GCODE
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