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the filastruder jubilee kit was just announced yesterday: https://forum.duet3d.com/topic/27241/jubilee-kits-are-live
To me this looks very good, and is my current favourite. Especially considered that Ratrigs V-Cast update no longer seems to be "coming soon". But is "on hiatus" [1]. I'm off discussing budgets...
[1] https://www.ratrig.com/3d-printing-cnc/rat-rig-v-cast.html

Fabolous stuff! I had a look over the documentation, I think it is outstanding! Also the packing slip includes everything incl. the blocks and clamps used to square the frame assembly! And it is even priced reasonably, sure you will have to add the extruders (or other tools).

@zapta
I think that suggestion was directed @poofjunior. He is the jubiliee designer if I'm not mistaken?

And I'll gladly post an announcement when kits go live if I'm allowed to do some self-promotion!

@T3P3Tony: Is announcing a kit (duet powered) considered ok in this forum? If not @poofjunior, can you maybe suggest (e.g. in PN) where to subscribe?
Thanks all!
Edit: formatting

@poofjunior said in Kit Recommendation: Two Materials 300x300:

a kit for the frame has been in the works via Filastruder,

Great news! And thanks for letting me / us know! And no not (for me) I was away a few days and I'm still considering my options. Will there also be an european distributor? As mentioned > 200 usd for shipping and then import tax + VAT does add up.
Maybe you can post here again when the kit goes life?
best regards

@martin7404 very kind of you that you offer to help with a muldex! I'm inside europe but not in the EU. Will contact you by PM if that is ok?

@oliof thanks! Indeed this one has flown below my radar. I did have a look at the first two howtos linked from https://ratrig.dozuki.com/c/Rat_Rig_V-Cast and I like them! so one more to keep an eye open for. I don't expect there is any estimation on when the next version of V-Cast will become available?

Thanks all who made suggestions! My current evaluation leads to this.

• Jubilee: Very interesting Machine! A bit hard to source but looks like almost everything can be got from filastruder, sadly shipping adds at least 233.56 usd to the ca. 1500 (excl. duet) I came up with. Not including import taxes. Budget would still be "ok-ish" but I'm very reluctant as I'm not sure I missed something important.

• frankentron: Also very interesting I have to say i prefer a pre-made kit.

• Muldex: still looks like a contender, sadly community seems a bit small? Need to add up all the costs. Also looks like a hell of a lot of printed parts (with no way to buy them).

• E3D Toolchanger: Nice currently may favourite (bit pricy but big nice comunity and company backing). Waiting for the set with Revo...

• cough: PrusaXL wrong electronics, but other than that very tempting (no not going to rip out the electronics form a > 2000 money units machine right away).

To summarize: the search continues... I really do hope that the entry of PrusaXL give a bit of a boost to multi material printing printers in the ~ 2000 price range.
Did I forget any other contenders?

edit: typos and formatting (sigh)

@rjenkinsgb wow, only just saw your "frankentron" very nice work! It does look slightly more complex than I would hope. May I ask how much money it cost you (roughly)?

@zapta
the answer is more a "it depends". What would be your suggestion there? I have to be honest I have not looked into "boxed" idex so far. I know there are some (nice onces) from BCN3d but they are a bit on the expensive side for me.

@martin7404
Thanks for your input, what has been your experience with the muldex? how much time does it take to align the two extruders/nozzles? Is it feasible to e.g. chang out a nozzle (e.g. to a wider one) or is the effort of re-aligning not worth it?

@zapta
Not sure I understand? Do you mean changing electronics in an existing printer?
If it would be a plug and play swap, then why not. If not, then I would only do it if there is very good documentation existing. Preferably even a pre crimped wiring loom.
Does this answer your question?

@rjenkinsgb
Thanks for your suggestions! I am really hoping to go with a kit. Also I'm sure a Kosselxl Is nice. I'm however longing for the possibility to have 2 materials in one printer. Be it to combine flexible and rigid materials or for support.

@dougal1957
Do you happen to know if there is a Jubilee kit? I hope to source most parts in one go ... Printing Parts and getting e.g extruder / hotends from further vendors is ok. But I don't want to self source everything.

Dear all
My original Ormerod has served me very well in the years, but now I feel it is time for more than just minor fixes/upgrades. I would very much like to hear your recommendations for a kit with roughly the following specs:

• Minimum of two materials (with different melting points, so please no Y type hotends)
• printable area min. 250x200x200 preferred 300x300x200 (mm)
• MUST run on duet hardware / RRF
• Price < 2000 USD (incl. electronics / cables)
• Available "easily" in Europe

I think muldex or E3d-toolchanger could fit, any other suggestions? Did anybody in europe build a Muldex?
If you did build / buy a printer with roughly these specs, what have been your experiences?
Thanks a lot to everybody sharing!
auser

Edit: formatting

could you please add myself to the list of people interesed in a beta laser-filament-monitor?

No particular file, same print came out flawless just "before" the failed print. But there was one layer that took roughly 5-8 times as long as it should have, in the successful print. I'm hoping on bad weather this weekend to do the update

Dear all
I treid searching in the forum but could not really find anthing that seems to apply:
I have a print that is "suck":
–> Print head is stationary, Bed and Head temperature are ok (and getting updated).
But I have no idea how I could get the print to continue (Heater shows "active" in DWC).
Any Ideas?
This is a Duet 0.6 Firmware 1.04f-dc42 DWC1.06 (yes I know I should update
many thanks for all your help!

PS: I think i have seen this before but it did recover itself, if I had a look at the layer times there have been layers (max 1 per print) that took a LOT longer than they should have...

Great work! I really missed print time estimate based on filament used in 2.3!
Thanks a lot!

Very cool machine! and quiet!