Hello all,
I am looking for a 3D printer. I am a newbie and I thinking on buyin the new Prusa i3 MK2 until I found the FF.
I have been playing some time with a friends Davinci 1.0.
The thing of buying the prusa was the autocalibration but I think the paper calibration of the FF is not complex at all.
About the FF, I was thinking on the FFCP, but don’t kno if the dual extruder system can be a pain for me. The other option was the Finder but I think it’s printing dimensions are small.
What do you think? Does it make sense to pay 2x for the FFCP instead of the finder? Should I still consider the Prusa? Is there any other I should consider for 1K?
Thanks and hope to see here for a long time
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One thing to think about is the intended use. What type of filaments?
The “real” Prusa MK2 is a great machine but the FFCP is also a very good solid machine and so is the QIDI Tech-1 which is similar to the FFCP.
Leveling on the FFCP is no big deal once you get it down.
FFCP is enclosed so filaments like ABS will be easier to work with.
The MK2 has a bit bigger build volume.
Dual extruders can be good but also a pain. I switch between PLA and ABS a lot so it is handy to be able to throw on a roll of one for a print without having to remove the other material.
Tough choice, good machines.
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What’s are the difference between Qidi and 2016 FFCP? Qidi is 300€ cheaper
No significant difference really. I have both and like them equally. FFCP has been around longer but my first printer was the QIDI because of great reviews and an even larger cost difference at the time.
Personally I have found QIDI support to be excellent. FFCP has been good also.
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cobnut
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Hi @Carlos_J_Alo personally I’d go for the Prusa, 100%. I have a FF Pro and if I could make the same decision now, I’d buy the Prusa (I have one on backorder now).
Reasons:
1) I really don’t use the dual-extrusion; swapping filaments takes a couple of minutes tops and I’ve not had any need to do an actual dual-print. If you think you will need dual printing then the Prusa will have a kit to do this by the end of November, up to FOUR colours, and it looks like a better system.
2) Bed levelling. Yes, the FF Pro levelling is straightforward, but the Prusa levelling sounds better. Not only is it automatic, it can handle variations in the surface.
3) Heated bed. Yes, the FF Pro has a heated bed, but I have real problems with any prints that get close to the edge of the build area. The Prusa has a specially designed bed that produces an even heating to avoid this.
4) The bed. Apparently the Prusa has a special bed that makes adhesion very good. I’ve used both the original bed and a glass plate on the FF Pro and they’re more fuss than I’d like.
5) Build area. The FF Pro isn’t tiny, but it’s not big either and that extra build area may mean you can fulfill a few more orders…
The only real advantage (for me) for the FF Pro is the enclosed build area but to be honest I still get warping, so if the Prusa bed (combination of calibration, heating and surface) is as good as it sounds, it may more than compensate for not being enclosed. And, of course, if you really need an enclosure, all you need is a box 
