My favorite thing about the H2D (size/print by object)

[3DRD]

No one asked, but it is the internet lol. Anyway, I feel like plenty has been said about the size of the H2D (not large enough), and I understand based on the interview with Dr. Tao the reasons for their decision. But for anyone wondering if they should upgrade, I don’t think I’ve seen anyone mention my favorite feature, and one I think you should consider in your decision. The print by object feature is pretty well developed and with the additional size the H2D offers, I’m able to print a pretty decend range of items all on one build plate. This allows my workflow to be more efficient, saves time, and ultimately a considerable amount of filament. I’m often suprised by what I can stuff in there, and marvel at how much it’s saving me. Would bigger be even better? Sure. But If your working with a 256mm based machine (or similar), I feel like the Print by Object feature is now far more usable on this plate size, and I end up using it far more than I ever have on other machines. I also have a Raise 3D Pro 3 plus, but their implementation of print by object is far more primitive, and with only 2 nozzles/colors, far less useful.

Well, that’s my .02. I hope that makes some sense. If your on the fence about upgrading there’s a dozen obvious reasons in favor (especially if you’re coming from another platform/ecosystem), but that’s one I don’t see emphasized as much as I think it should be. There, it’s off my chest lol.

[philch]

That’s what I thought until I tried… Due to the size of the hotend you cannot benefit from the larger print area. I can often fit more objects on my P1S as they can fit closer together than I can on my H2D.

[3DRD]

A valid point. The print head is pretty large, but to accomodate a dual nozzle I suspect there wasn’t much they could do there. I notice it’s longer than wide, and they’ve designed it so it tucks nicely back into the shelf as moves on the Y axis. I suspect the issue is signifigantly influenced by the size of the items you’re attempting to print. I guess all i’m saying is while bigger would also be well recieved, I’ve used the concept on other systems and it hasn’t worked as well for me. With a single extruder 25Xmm build volume and the average size parts I print, I enjoy the H2D’s implementation and find it beneficial comparatively. YMMV

[philch]

It really depends on the size of the model. A bigger size like your example will print 1 more on the H2D but as the model gets smaller, the smaller toolhead of P1S/X1C will have benefit, by a large number the smaller the model is. I really don’t think the larger size of H2D has an advantage when printing by model.

The last example might print 2 more of a 1 color model but still less what can be printed on P1S/X1C.