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Show HN: Interactive Comparison of 150 3D-Printers

45 points by no_gravity 12y ago

petepete 12y ago
Nice visualisation, made narrowing down what could potentially interest me very simple. Width, length and height in inches and speed in mm/s, though?
- no_gravity 12y ago
  Yes, I agree that is odd. While researching the specs, I noticed that the print size is usually given in inches and the speed and other parameters in mm. I will probably choose one unit as the default later on. I'm open for suggestions which one.
  - maaarghk 12y ago
    Maybe you could make a table with conversion factors and allow people to choose :) I like sites like this though, good work.
metasean 12y ago
I'd like to see process type as an option, e.g. extrusion, DLP, etc. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/3D_printing#Processes https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/3D_printing#Processes
ethbro 12y ago
Nice addition! For context, other visualizations the author created also made HN. Parent link has the full selection: http://www.productchart.com/ http://www.productchart.com/ (Note: used the cell phone chart to decide on my current model)
- no_gravity 12y ago
  used the cell phone chart to decide on my current model Awesome! Nice to meet you! I love the internet :)
  - Red_ 12y ago
    Hey! I love your cool Interactive Comparisons, they are very helpful. Do you plan make one on Desktop Computers? Thanks.
    - no_gravity 12y ago
      Yes, I do. Do you have an idea on what the default Y-Axis could be?
      - ethbro 12y ago
        Hmm. One of the things I enjoy about the visualizations is that your metrics tend to answer useful questions succinctly (e.g. Where is the sweet spot for ppi/price for a laptop with a screen size of less than X and weight less than Y?). Why do people buy desktops these days? Expandability? Passmark # from processor, max memory capacity, and chipset would be interesting to have.
- PirateDave 12y ago
  Agree. I've been looking for something similar to what they made for the SSD chart.
- wehadfun 12y ago
  Would be nice if cell phone has removable battery filter.
damon_c 12y ago
It would be nice if I could link to a filtered selection. Am I missing an obvious way to do this?
- no_gravity 12y ago
  It's high on my todo list! Will enable savable selections soon.
binxbolling 12y ago
Very interesting! Though I will say "Resolution" is odd in its current state; e.g. you can easily end up with a resolution of "400 micron" that includes 50 micron printers. Maybe it should include a min and max? Or value has a plus sign, so it's "50+ micron," "100+ micron" etc.
- mathgeek 12y ago
  Resolution in this case is referring to layer height, as far as I can tell.
imaginenore 12y ago
MakerFarm 12 is actually $650, not $780. http://www.makerfarm.com/index.php/3d-printer-kits/prusa-12-i3v-kit-v-slot-extrusion.html http://www.makerfarm.com/index.php/3d-printer-kits/prusa-12-...
mfincham 12y ago
The MendelMax 1.5 kit you list is not a complete 3D printer - it would be a steal at $105 otherwise :)
- no_gravity 12y ago
  You are right! Removing it.
becomevocal 12y ago
Great viz! Are you adding printers as you find them? Are open source projects OK, as long as they can be bought already assembled? I ask because I know a team here in Austin / Houston that seems like the should be on the list: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/re3d/open-gigabot-an-open-source-gigabot-3d-printer-exp https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/re3d/open-gigabot-an-op...
- no_gravity 12y ago
  I added all printers from Makergeeks and the most popular from Amazon and Newegg. One retailer and one manufacturer contacted me today and asked to be included, what I did. If more retailers or manufacturers contact me, I will include their printers too. In that case, please send me images of the products that I can use in the chart.
malandrew 12y ago
I'd love to see something like this for milling machines.
borewells 12y ago
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45 points by no_gravity 12y ago

Nice visualisation, made narrowing down what could potentially interest me very simple. Width, length and height in inches and speed in mm/s, though?

no_gravity 12y ago
Yes, I agree that is odd. While researching the specs, I noticed that the print size is usually given in inches and the speed and other parameters in mm. I will probably choose one unit as the default later on. I'm open for suggestions which one.
- maaarghk 12y ago
  Maybe you could make a table with conversion factors and allow people to choose :) I like sites like this though, good work.

metasean 12y ago

I'd like to see process type as an option, e.g. extrusion, DLP, etc. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/3D_printing#Processes https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/3D_printing#Processes

ethbro 12y ago

Nice addition! For context, other visualizations the author created also made HN. Parent link has the full selection: http://www.productchart.com/ http://www.productchart.com/ (Note: used the cell phone chart to decide on my current model)

no_gravity 12y ago
used the cell phone chart to decide on my current model Awesome! Nice to meet you! I love the internet :)
- Red_ 12y ago
  Hey! I love your cool Interactive Comparisons, they are very helpful. Do you plan make one on Desktop Computers? Thanks.
  - no_gravity 12y ago
    Yes, I do. Do you have an idea on what the default Y-Axis could be?
    - ethbro 12y ago
      Hmm. One of the things I enjoy about the visualizations is that your metrics tend to answer useful questions succinctly (e.g. Where is the sweet spot for ppi/price for a laptop with a screen size of less than X and weight less than Y?). Why do people buy desktops these days? Expandability? Passmark # from processor, max memory capacity, and chipset would be interesting to have.
PirateDave 12y ago
Agree. I've been looking for something similar to what they made for the SSD chart.
wehadfun 12y ago
Would be nice if cell phone has removable battery filter.

damon_c 12y ago

It would be nice if I could link to a filtered selection. Am I missing an obvious way to do this?

no_gravity 12y ago
It's high on my todo list! Will enable savable selections soon.

binxbolling 12y ago

Very interesting! Though I will say "Resolution" is odd in its current state; e.g. you can easily end up with a resolution of "400 micron" that includes 50 micron printers. Maybe it should include a min and max? Or value has a plus sign, so it's "50+ micron," "100+ micron" etc.

mathgeek 12y ago
Resolution in this case is referring to layer height, as far as I can tell.

imaginenore 12y ago

MakerFarm 12 is actually $650, not $780. http://www.makerfarm.com/index.php/3d-printer-kits/prusa-12-i3v-kit-v-slot-extrusion.html http://www.makerfarm.com/index.php/3d-printer-kits/prusa-12-...

mfincham 12y ago

The MendelMax 1.5 kit you list is not a complete 3D printer - it would be a steal at $105 otherwise :)

no_gravity 12y ago
You are right! Removing it.

becomevocal 12y ago

Great viz! Are you adding printers as you find them? Are open source projects OK, as long as they can be bought already assembled? I ask because I know a team here in Austin / Houston that seems like the should be on the list: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/re3d/open-gigabot-an-open-source-gigabot-3d-printer-exp https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/re3d/open-gigabot-an-op...

no_gravity 12y ago
I added all printers from Makergeeks and the most popular from Amazon and Newegg. One retailer and one manufacturer contacted me today and asked to be included, what I did. If more retailers or manufacturers contact me, I will include their printers too. In that case, please send me images of the products that I can use in the chart.

malandrew 12y ago

I'd love to see something like this for milling machines.

borewells 12y ago

Wonderful information, that I have seen. and let me tell you, your website gives the best and the most interesting information. This is just the kind of information that I had been looking for,Thanks for your service with this info. It is very inspirational. Venkat http://www.borewellshyderabad.blogspot.com http://www.borewellshyderabad.blogspot.com <a href="http://borewellshyderabad.blogspot.com" http://borewellshyderabad.blogspot.com" >Borewells in Hyderabad</a>