Hey Nerdgasm fans! Sorry for the delay but here is the unboxing video of my pre-assembled Ultimaker 3D printer I ordered from the Netherlands. Normally you purchase it as a kit but you can have them build for you for a fee (it’s pretty expensive) but totally worth it. This is an intricate machine and I would rather them build it and calibrate it then me fiddling with it for 6 months and going through 10,000 feet of plastic filament before getting it right 😛
The printer was damaged in shipping by DHL and that was not Ultimakers fault but I do show what happened in the video, none of the damage blocked me from using the printer since I was able to fix it in about 1 – 2 hours and have everything up and running. There tech support is amazing and when I reported there was damage they promptly got back to me and send out replacement parts for every problem I discovered and pointed me to resources to get me up and printing quickly and they have answered all of my questions.
The reason I chose the Ultimaker of the MakerBot or other RepRap printers is because of its 50 micron resolution, speed and open source software. This makes the unit infinitely expandable in the future and the Cura software is simply amazing for slicing and printing 3D models and controlling every aspect of the printer. MakerBot is a closed system where you need to use proprietary software and the new one only prints in PLA and I want to be able to print in ABS, Lexan, Wood Filament, PLA, Nylon, etc. With some minor upgrades the Ultimaker can do them all.
I have already printed several things out before posting this video and I have not been disappointed. The printer does amazing things and it just blows my mind at what you can print. If you go to thingiverse.com you will find a huge library of user created content for 3D printers and so far everything I’ve downloaded and printed just works!
Also one other awesome thing to note is the printer reminds me of the BORG from Startrek because it builds it’s own upgrades 😛 If you search on Thingiverse.com for Ultimaker Upgrade you find hundreds of little replacement parts and improved parts you can print to make your printer even better, I’ve already done this and will show the parts I’ve created in future videos.
Ultimately portable
This compact and sturdy machine can easily be carried by one person. No fragile parts are exposed on the outside, so you don’t need to be so careful to show it off!
Is Ultimately small, prints ultimately large!
The Ultimaker gives you the most space on your desk while printing the largest objects! The build volume to frame volume ratio: 20% (9.7/47.1 liters). The two other highly popular printers have 3.2% and 1.4%.
Innovative motion control
Common printing speeds achieved by many printers are about 33 mm/s. We’ve printed at record breaking speeds of 150mm/s, while not even reaching the limit of the motors or mechanical setup!
Innovative material input
In case you run out of material during a large print job, you can replace the material easily, even during printing! It also allows you to use up those short lengths of feedstock that you still have or switch to a different color.
Freedoms
You have the freedom to experiment as much as you like! Are you thinking of improving a certain part? Do you have a good idea? All of the plans will be released online when we start selling! This includes the mechanical design, all software and the electronics files! Physical upgrades of the parts will be released for free, for downloading and for further improvement and experimentation by you!
The Ultimaker will never be limited to use a certain material that is offered at a premium price nor will it contain DRM technology that limit your freedoms. If you’re not happy with the materials on offer, feel free to adjust it to work with other materials. So far, people have experimented quite successfully with printing in ceramics, metal, chocolate and cookie dough, to name just a few things!
The Ultimaker protobox was developed by:
Martijn Elserman – designer of many things made with lasers and extruders!
Siert Wijnia – FabLab manager Protospace, mechanical engineer, open source enthusiast
Erik de Bruijn – Long time RepRap supporter and (core) developer, open source evangelist, open innovation researcher (bio)
With the help of many other people…
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