Author Topic: SOLD (UK) 3D Systems CUBE 3D printer (Read 7850 times)

TopLoser · « **on:** July 21, 2015, 09:55:18 am »

Saved from the skip, looks like the heating element has failed (or the inline thermal fuse strapped to the extruder...)

~~http://uk.farnell.com/3d-systems/381000/cube-3d-printer-2g-silver-uk-plug/dp/2364814~~

I've powered it up, smooth movement in Z, Y and Z. Extruder doesn't heat up and their is some old filament stuck in it. The box contains the printer, PSU, and 2 spools of ABS filament. There is no guide tube from filament spool to extruder, but that doesn't seem like a game-changer. There is also no memory stick, but i guess any old USB stick will work, but it has wifi and a USB host connection anyway.

SOLD

con-f-use · « **Reply #1 on:** July 21, 2015, 11:17:38 am »

How much is shipping to my usual place?

TopLoser · « **Reply #2 on:** July 21, 2015, 11:32:23 am »

Quote from: con-f-use on July 21, 2015, 11:17:38 am

How much is shipping to my usual place?

Free shipping for you, valued repeat customer

con-f-use · « **Reply #3 on:** July 21, 2015, 11:47:32 am »

Well thank you, Ian, I'll think it over. I've three problems with the thing:

- Can't use generic filament, need to buy it from 3D Systems (or hack but the company will likely patch via wifi, goddamn cloud!)
- Don't know what heating element is used
- The GBP is strong these days

But it's still a tempting offer. I'll come back to you. If you made it 200 € it'd be a nobrainer.

TopLoser · « **Reply #4 on:** July 21, 2015, 12:03:40 pm »

Quote from: con-f-use on July 21, 2015, 11:47:32 am

Well thank you, Ian, I'll think it over. I've three problems with the thing:

- Can't use generic filament, need to buy it from 3D Systems (or hack but the company will likely patch via wifi, goddamn cloud!)
- Don't know what heating element is used
- The GBP is strong these days

But it's still a tempting offer. I'll come back to you. If you made it 200 € it'd be a nobrainer.

Still for sale if anybody else wants to step in, I need to get things moved quick because I just don't have the space to have them hanging around.

neslekkim · « **Reply #5 on:** July 21, 2015, 01:19:53 pm »

Is this the same printer as you sold earlier to Aurora?

neslekkim · « **Reply #6 on:** July 21, 2015, 01:22:54 pm »

Quote from: con-f-use on July 21, 2015, 11:47:32 am

- The GBP is strong these days

Ah, I thought our Norwegian currency was bad, the GBP is crazy expensive now.. for me EUR and USD is also very expensive now.. :/

HighVoltage · « **Reply #7 on:** July 21, 2015, 01:42:22 pm »

If it is still available, I take it.
PM Sent

TopLoser · « **Reply #8 on:** July 21, 2015, 02:12:10 pm »

Quote from: neslekkim on July 21, 2015, 01:19:53 pm

Is this the same printer as you sold earlier to Aurora?

Don't be daft that was an UP Mini...

TopLoser · « **Reply #9 on:** July 21, 2015, 02:13:39 pm »

Quote from: HighVoltage on July 21, 2015, 01:42:22 pm

If it is still available, I take it.
PM Sent

SOLD to the nice Mr HighVoltage

neslekkim · « **Reply #10 on:** July 21, 2015, 02:18:30 pm »

Quote from: TopLoser on July 21, 2015, 02:12:10 pm

Quote from: neslekkim on July 21, 2015, 01:19:53 pm
Is this the same printer as you sold earlier to Aurora?

Don't be daft that was an UP Mini...

, didn't remember, only that it was an small thingy.

TopLoser · « **Reply #11 on:** July 21, 2015, 02:43:46 pm »

Quote from: neslekkim on July 21, 2015, 02:18:30 pm

Quote from: TopLoser on July 21, 2015, 02:12:10 pm
Quote from: neslekkim on July 21, 2015, 01:19:53 pm
Is this the same printer as you sold earlier to Aurora?

Don't be daft that was an UP Mini...

, didn't remember, only that it was an small thingy.

Yes it was a cute little thing, quite impressive really.

SeanB · « **Reply #12 on:** July 21, 2015, 05:24:43 pm »

Just think of us in ZA. I just ordered some springs from the UK. 9p for a spring and 100GBP shipping. Can't get them locally so the UK supplier it is. They were also rather surprised at the courier costs, but I need them at least before mid August, not December.

TopLoser · « **Reply #13 on:** July 21, 2015, 05:29:39 pm »

Quote from: SeanB on July 21, 2015, 05:24:43 pm

Just think of us in ZA. I just ordered some springs from the UK. 9p for a spring and 100GBP shipping. Can't get them locally so the UK supplier it is. They were also rather surprised at the courier costs, but I need them at least before mid August, not December.

I paid £72 to send a single sheet of A4 to Saudi, was supposed to be a 2 day service but took a week. Well done Fedex, at least they gave me my money back quicker than it took them to deliver the bloody letter!

TheAmmoniacal · « **Reply #14 on:** July 21, 2015, 05:54:57 pm »

Quote from: neslekkim on July 21, 2015, 01:22:54 pm

Quote from: con-f-use on July 21, 2015, 11:47:32 am
- The GBP is strong these days

Ah, I thought our Norwegian currency was bad, the GBP is crazy expensive now.. for me EUR and USD is also very expensive now.. :/

And too bad complaining doesn't work! Was too slow to get on this deal :/

TopLoser, got anything broken/defect/faulty crap you'd sell for the fee of taking it to the post office?

TopLoser · « **Reply #15 on:** July 21, 2015, 06:10:41 pm »

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TopLoser, got anything broken/defect/faulty crap you'd sell for the fee of taking it to the post office?

Nope sorry because you would expect free shipping now

TheAmmoniacal · « **Reply #16 on:** July 21, 2015, 06:29:15 pm »

Quote from: TopLoser on July 21, 2015, 06:10:41 pm

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TopLoser, got anything broken/defect/faulty crap you'd sell for the fee of taking it to the post office?

Nope sorry because you would expect free shipping now

I'm that that cheap! I got the money!

HighVoltage · « **Reply #17 on:** July 22, 2015, 11:01:04 am »

Quote from: TopLoser on July 21, 2015, 02:13:39 pm

Quote from: HighVoltage on July 21, 2015, 01:42:22 pm
If it is still available, I take it.
PM Sent

SOLD to the nice Mr HighVoltage

Thank you, Ian.
May be I can document the repair and post it here on eevblog for others to see, what it takes.
It will be interesting to see, if parts are available from 3D Systems.
I am looking forward to this repair and usage of the printer.

con-f-use · « **Reply #18 on:** July 22, 2015, 11:52:59 am »

As I mentioned, there is a hack that, depending on software version, enables you to use any filament with the printer. Mind the comments.

If that fails, people have used parts from a raprap rambo (including a new extruder) with the CUBE 3D.

Good luck! If I had the time and money, I had done it.

Deathwish · « **Reply #19 on:** July 22, 2015, 11:56:27 am »

Quote from: TheAmmoniacal on July 21, 2015, 05:54:57 pm

TopLoser, got anything broken/defect/faulty crap you'd sell for the fee of taking it to the post office?

I will join you on that request.

HighVoltage · « **Reply #20 on:** August 22, 2015, 02:30:01 pm »

Attempted repair started here:

https://www.eevblog.com/forum/repair/3d-systems-cube-3d-printer-repair-attempt-%28no-heating%29/


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