CORE One vs One+ (upgrade and first time assembly)  

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Posted by: @alejandro-sklar

I purchased a CORE One and an MMU3 Enclosed (for CORE One) Kit as an XMAS present, and then shortly after the CORE One+ and the INDX upgrade were announced. Bad timing I guess, but oh well. Still very excited. 

But have a few questions:

1. If I get the CORE One+ upgrade, Should I first assemble the CORE One and then do the upgrade? Or just assemble everything with the upgrade in one go from the start?
2. Does the CORE One+ upgrade still work with MMU3 enclosed kit? I believe so, and think that if in the future I added INDX nozzle swapping then one of the nozzles could also have the MMU3 feeding it. Is that right? I haven’t dug too deep on this yet. 
3. in general, do you think it’s worth doing the CORE One+ upgrade right now? Or should I just wait and get the base CORE One going?

1. Build the Core One first, then download the Core One+ parts from Printables and print them for free. OK, minus the filament cost. You'll need PC-CF, ABS or ASA to print the vent opener. HT PLA could work also. Otherwise, get the upgrade kit and build it together.  
2. I highly doubt the MMU3 would be compatible with the INDX since the MMU3 demultiplexes into a single output. 
3. The Core One+ upgrade is quick and easy so you can certainly wait until after you build the Core One. 

RE: CORE One vs One+ (upgrade and first time assembly)

oh awesome. I hadn’t realized the CORE One+ upgrade parts were available and all of them printable. Thanks!

re: the MMU3 support with INDX, I realize the INDX nozzles are multiplexed. Since each nozzle has its own PTFE tube for filament, I figured it was possible to feed one nozzle’s tubes using the MMU3 and then that one nozzle would have multiple filaments from the MMU3, while the other nozzles each just have one filament. Once you have INDX upgrade, that wouldn’t be super useful. Just curious though 

RE: CORE One vs One+ (upgrade and first time assembly)

Very unlikely MMU will work alongside the INDX system. Two separate concepts. 

Personally I would bolt on the Core One+ parts during the original build. As its just the top vent opener and the side filament sensor, there's not much to it.....

RE: CORE One vs One+ (upgrade and first time assembly)

Just a note, even though the site says a lead time of 4-5 weeks for the upgrade kit, I ordered a couple rolls of filament with it which all ships for only a few bucks more. They shipped everything in one day.  So, if you want the kit sooner, maybe order something else with it. It also saves having shipping be twice the price of the thing you order. The shipping sweet spot is still two rolls of filament plus any added small parts.

Regards,

Mark

RE: CORE One vs One+ (upgrade and first time assembly)

I am debating on upgrading my Core One (I've had it less than a year and it's already two models behind...)

I'm a little curious on the auto vent open... Since my Core One vent has a tendency to move over time.

I'm also curious about the INDX. I completely missed that. If I understand the pricing, it's $350 + $35 dollars a tool head (*8)

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Posted by: @shrap-2

I am debating on upgrading my Core One (I've had it less than a year and it's already two models behind...)

I'm a little curious on the auto vent open... Since my Core One vent has a tendency to move over time.

 

I'm also curious about the INDX. I completely missed that. If I understand the pricing, it's $350 + $35 dollars a tool head (*8)

The Core One+ upgrades are pretty easy, just the vent opener (which is handy), the side filament sensor switch to support flex materials and a new spool. You can get all the STL's for free on Printables and print them yourself. Pick and choose what you want to install. 

Not sure what the final pricing on the INDX will be. The "Founder's Editions" will ship out early Q1 and the should be on sale to the general public sometime in Q2

RE: CORE One vs One+ (upgrade and first time assembly)

I'm definitely intrigued. If the price is right. I can get buy with single color prints just fine.

RE: CORE One vs One+ (upgrade and first time assembly)

I'm in a similar situation and was wondering if the vent opener would still work with the mmu3 enclosure top.