I am relatively new to 3D printing and am trying to decide between the Maker Ultimate and the QIDI TECH I. These printers are the same price but one (the Maker Ultimate) can print in a lowest resolution of 20 microns and the QIDI TECH I can print in a lowest resolution of 100 microns. The only reason I am debating which one too choose is because the QIDI TECH I has a dual extruder so I can print using a support material such as PVA. I would like to print complex geometries that would require this dual extrusion capability, but not at the cost of lower quality prints. Would 20 microns vs 100 microns really cause a comparable decrease in the overall quality of the 3d printed part? I am using this printer to create functional prototypes and I would enjoy a professional look.
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The 20 microns spec is pretty much just an advertising ploy. Both printers have virtually the same vertical resolution and the smallest possible step is 20 microns based on a microstep. Realistically both printers will printer very well at 100 micron. THe article that whirlybird links is great. Love my Tech 1.
