I saw a 3d printer using plastic pellets instead of filament.

Is this a good idea? Because I never saw anyone doing this.

Seller says “in this way it won’t run out of filament” but I have the impression of imprecise extrusions (machine was fitted with a big 0.8mm nozzle)

  • roofuskit@lemmy.worldEnglish
    5·
    15 days ago

    Pellet feeders are not meant for high speed machines. Pellet feeders are for large format machines where the speed comes from the volume of filament they can extrude while printing.

    • marcos@lemmy.worldEnglish
      1·
      15 days ago

      Ok. That is a very compelling use case. I guess over some size they become a non-brainier.