Hello, Could someone explain to me the advantages of the Zero compared to other printers? Isn’t the building plate too small?

I would probably view the Zero as a secondary printer. The main advantages are == It’s Open Source(ish), can print most materials, core XY, enclosed, small footprint, reasonable priced, built like a tank, modifiable, FAST, and so far reliable. Not the greatest out there but not bad for the money. I’…

The build plate is smaller than then A1 Mini, but that’s still big enough to print most things. The main reason I bought it was for a fully enclosed high temp core XY. I use my SV06 for ASA, but I would have to move it off the lack rack to a different location & then setup the HotBox. When done, I…

So, you gave up on your SV06ACE?

I still use it, I just used it 2 weeks ago :grin: I really need to use it more, before I try ASA on it. The ACE isn’t reliable enough for me yet. But you can’t really compare the ACE to the Zero.

“Better” is up to you. It is a very good printer but if the build volume doesn’t match the objects you want to print then it isn’t “better” for you.

Agree with above. If you need an enclosed printer capable of doing higher-temp materials, and your prints fit within the 150x150x150 area, this is a great printer. If you don’t need ABS/ASA/PA etc, or need larger prints, it’s not for you. I do think that for most folks, this is a second printer. I’…

I find the Zero excellent for design and prototype development type work where I want to iterate through design changes, printing and testing repeatedly. Even for final projects too big for the Zero I prefer to iterate at the smallest possible scale to speed iterations and minimize waste. In gene…

Finally, after reading all the comments above, if this printer were equipped with a 250 x 250 x 250 plate, it would be perfect. So I’ll wait for version zero v2.

Highly unlikely you’re going to see a Zero v2. The larger format options are the SV08 and SV08 Max. I have a Zero, but I’m also I’m waiting for an SV08 ACE, An SV08 with updated hardware from the Zero. The Max has it, but it’s just WAY too big for my needs, and far too power-hungry.

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