Really, Prusa?
Has management now officially decided that you are no longer catering to 3D printing enthusiasts but to suckers?
https://www.prusa3d.com/applications/prusa-signature-oak_243878/
[Where is the facepalm emoji when you need it?]
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Has management now officially decided that you are no longer catering to 3D printing enthusiasts but to suckers?
https://www.prusa3d.com/applications/prusa-signature-oak_243878/[Where is the facepalm emoji when you need it?]
I had to check the calendar to make sure it wasn't April 1st. I'm waiting for the audiophile version with oxygen free copper.
- Bob Marley
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Actually, the should have made the cabinet out of bamboo... 🤨
- Bob Marley
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I mean, I can see how this would look attractive at first glance from a marketeering point of view: "Hey, let's grab some attention and some money!" But sadly, this kind of gimmick also says loud and clear that Prusa no longer trusts their ability to command either --- attention or revenue -- based on the strengths of their products and service.
On top of that, this product says that either Prusa have forgotten how 3D printing is actually done, or believe to find enough customers who don't have a clue. Hint: It's a bit noisy, it can be smelly, it requires all kinds of paraphernalia besides the printer. It certainly does not happen in a designer living room like the one pictured in the promo shot. Hence my "suckers" comment in the OP -- and yes, they probably need to be affluent suckers too...
RE: Really, Prusa?
Has management now officially decided that you are no longer catering to 3D printing enthusiasts but to suckers?
https://www.prusa3d.com/applications/prusa-signature-oak_243878/[Where is the facepalm emoji when you need it?]
I had to check the calendar to make sure it wasn't April 1st. I'm waiting for the audiophile version with oxygen free copper.
Seriously. I get his link to wood, but between this and the hollow filament extruder, it does seem a bit like we are living in a simulation.
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Signature Maple SLS resin printer for the bedroom.
- Bob Marley
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What’s the back look like? Maybe use it as an end-table… Put on a lazy-Susan and have the back be a nice carving…
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I think you're exaggerating a bit. I also prefer the “industrial” look, like the old gray computer cases from the 386 era and the old stores that looked like warehouses. But there are many people who value matching, coordinated furnishings. I'm not familiar with this, but words you often hear in this context are “traditional” and “modern.” From this point of view, typical 3D printers look more like they were made for a workshop than for a living room. To claim that people who value matching furnishings are not 3D printer enthusiasts is simply a prejudice. Of course, it's easy to think that Prusa just wants to make a lot of money with this, but there are also people who work from home and have customer contact there, for example. In that case, a classic 3D printer in the living room would be rather distracting, unless the other person happens to be a tech enthusiast as well.
What I'm trying to say is that there are practical applications for this technology, so we shouldn't immediately dismiss it and interpret it in a negative light.
PS: I also have my 3D printers in my living room because I don't have any other space in my home. Sometimes they are loud, rarely they smell, sometimes I have to maintain them, but they don't run 24 hours a day.
Still, I would prefer an upgrade for higher-quality prints or something like that.
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PS: I also have my 3D printers in my living room because I don't have any other space in my home. Sometimes they are loud, rarely they smell, sometimes I have to maintain them, but they don't run 24 hours a day.
I put my printers away from people next to a window with ample ventilation. Just because you can't smell it, doesn't mean it's not harmful.
Anyway, I wouldn't be surprised if the Oak sells for $15-20K. After printing a few benchies (or not even) it will sit in some CEO's office as an ornament.
- Bob Marley
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While I don't plan to purchase one, I think it is a cool idea. I have actually considered modifying my printers in similar ways. They will definitely sell the ones they built because of the uniqueness. Last year when they showed the bamboo one then there were a lot of comments showing affection to the look.
Let Josef have some fun.
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While I don't plan to purchase one, I think it is a cool idea. I have actually considered modifying my printers in similar ways. They will definitely sell the ones they built because of the uniqueness. Last year when they showed the bamboo one then there were a lot of comments showing affection to the look.
Let Josef have some fun.
I think the bamboo case was a dig at Bambu Labs and done as a joke.
It's not about having fun, it's about sustaining a business when your competition is running rings around you providing value for money. The only reason I didn't get a Bambu when I needed to upgrade, is I wanted to build my own printer and I was very happy with the MK4S reliability. Also when I had my MK4S, I really wasn't using it much since I didn't fully embrace the hobby (yet) so didn't care that it was obsolete.
Now I'm designing things for myself, other people and now running into the limitations of my Core One. I've been griping on these forums lately but I really want to be on team Prusa (for now). I want them to succeed. The Oak and in some ways the Core-L are a needless distractions.
But then (to use a metaphor), I'm not going to stay in a bad relationship because of the kids... I'll wait and see what they announce at FormNext.
- Bob Marley