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Originally Posted by netwolf
Thx Stefan was also looking at the Creality Cr-10 which for 500usd gives quiet a large print area. Again enclosure would be a challenge. In your experience can you still print ABS without an enclosure? Will look at the CTC.
Maybe a diy would work out cheaper fot enclosed unit. Are there other filiment types that are as durable as ABS without the need for enclosed space? I am thinking for teledcope parts you dont want them to brittle or to melt with exposure to sun.
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You defs need an enclosure if you want to have successful prints with ABS and a very hot heat bed. I personally haven't tried ABS with an open printer as it's never recommended.
I have some TPU which is meant to be flexible but strong as well which I need to experiment with but I mainly print with ABS due to having issues with PLA jamming my nozzle (with the Up Mini).
I am conducting a test print now with some PLA with the CTC which isn't enclosed and so far it looks ok.
If you do end up buying an open source printer I highly recommend purchasing Simplify3D. The best slicing software you can buy and you can change so many settings of the printer and prints. A bit pricey at $200 but it is so worth it!