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Thought it might be helpful to the powers that be if we start a thread of design annoyances which might be addressed in the next version of the Max. I realize some of the stuff I've listed can be modded or acquired separately, but the point is to suggest improvements not just in the mechanics of the system but in the overall user experience. I would rather not have to source too much from separate suppliers.

Some of what I'd like to see:

- better tensioning system for the belts.
- option for full enclosure (maybe curved acrylic similar to the spiderbot)
- option for interior lighting, either full enclosure or on the built platform
- controller board not mounted on a door. Others might disagree with this, but I find it more cumbersome for routing cables since you need extra length to allow for the door to swing open. Because of the extra length needed, I nipped a cable in the door early on and almost sheared it off. It was a minor fix, but an annoyance.
- include fans for cooling the PEEK section of the hotend and another for cooling PLA prints, along with mounting brackets
- beefier power supply for quicker Onyx heating

Actual hinges for the doors instead of the "square peg in a round hole" setup so they will open and close without the noise and rubbing.

Relocation of the spool and extruder to the top of the machine to reduce the footprint and facilitate the addition of an enclosure. I think keeping the temperature environment around the build plate stable really helps print quality.

Tighter quality control or re-design of the part that holds the upper end of the rods with regard to the limit switch screw holes. My adjustment screws are coming off at very wonky angles and one is completely blocking the belt clamp screws and is being forced away from vertical by the belt clamp screw.

* Remove PTFE tubing in hot end to allow more flexibility for temperature settings, such as for Nylon.

- dan

harley573 wrote: My adjustment screws are coming off at very wonky angles and one is completely blocking the belt clamp screws and is being forced away from vertical by the belt clamp screw.

Put the screws in from the bottom that should take care of that issue. Just remember when you adjust the skate height that the screw direction is backward.

Are we talking about the same thing?

I vote for a spool holder that handles wider spools... although printing one was effective and fulfilling. Also, some way to address the filament bucking (I printed polygonhell's extruder cap).

V2 should also have a faster way to heat the onyx. And the aluminum heat dissipator plate is a worthwhile option.

I never got the LCD panel, but it sounds like people would like an adapter to make that easier to connect.

Of course, a more foolproof ujoint system would also be welcome.

But I have to say I'm very satisfied! This is my first experience w/3d printers and I am super glad it's a rostock max.

Easy manual height setting similar to Berry Bot where you can adjust the height of the hot end at z=0 with just a set screw or better yet, a thumbscrew instead of changing the firmware.

In general, from what I've experienced and have seen and built, I'm pretty happy.

From a business perspective, we would all be better off if SeeMeCNC were raking in the big bucks from higher end options now and again. This might go against the maker ethos; however, when they make more bucks, they can innovate more, faster, etc.

I recommend high and low pricing options. Low - is essentially what is shipped now. High is for offices, showcase labs, etc.

As such, my options for consideration:

Laser-cut aluminum or metal base / frame (the bling option)
Three hot ends / heads (or an option)
Move the steves extruder directly to the head somehow.
Transport-capable - a way to secure everything and move it from shop to shop.
Filament feeder located on the top of the unit instead of the side
A 100% worry free, heated bed, free from warping, need for hair spray/tape/etc.
OEMed software which provides a direct link from a specific problem to a software correction.

I would, from a business perspective, offer through a fulfillment house, a 100% built printer.

I would like to see all of the same for an i3 as well...