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PRUSA RESEARCH CORE One

FDM 3d Printer
PRUSA RESEARCH CORE One
PRUSA RESEARCH CORE One
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RankNo. 6 of 53Best 3D PrintersSee the full ranking
Ranking Net Score+58+58 from reviews0 from votes
Sources2017 positive · 7 negative
Priced at$1,199

Released Nov 2024

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No. 6 of 53 in Best 3D PrintersSee the ranking
+58Ranking net score+58 from reviews and discussions0 from votes on BettaScore20 sources
Priced at$1,199

Released Nov 2024

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The Prusa CORE One is a fully enclosed CoreXY 3D printer with a 250x220x270mm build volume, built for fast, reliable printing in engineering materials like ABS, ASA, and carbon-fiber composites thanks to active chamber heating.

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Total +58 pts

Net positive 6

Net zero 1

Net negative 0

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YouTube
  • Reliability+5 pts

    regulate that temperature by turning the fans on and off as required to maintain a stable temperature within the chamber which is absolutely superb and works faultlessly.

regulate that temperature by turning the fans on and off as required to maintain a stable temperature within the chamber which is absolutely superb and works faultlessly.
YouTube
  • Setup & Ease of Use+5 pts

    After turning the machine on, select your language of choice. The Core 1 uses NFC to load Wi-Fi credentials from your phone. Once Wi-Fi is connected, you can then register your printer with Puscha Connect. The calibration process is next and similar to most machines.

After turning the machine on, select your language of choice. The Core 1 uses NFC to load Wi-Fi credentials from your phone. Once Wi-Fi is connected, you can then register your printer with Puscha Connect. The calibration process is next and similar to most machines.
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  • Setup & Ease of Use-5 pts

    One frustrating part of the assembly was that you need to read the descriptions carefully. It's not enough to just look at the pictures, but it's exhausting to constantly switch between reading this tiny text, looking at pictures, and assembling.

  • Value & Support+5 pts

    When I reached out, they sent me the missing part without hesitation.

One frustrating part of the assembly was that you need to read the descriptions carefully. It's not enough to just look at the pictures, but it's exhausting to constantly switch between reading this tiny text, looking at pictures, and assembling. When I reached out, they sent me the missing part without hesitation.
YouTube
  • Setup & Ease of Use+5 pts

    using the instructions that Prussa provides is great because it's not as complex as I was thinking.

using the instructions that Prussa provides is great because it's not as complex as I was thinking.
YouTube
  • Setup & Ease of Use+5 pts

    You'll spend more time removing packaging than on assembly.

You'll spend more time removing packaging than on assembly.
YouTube
  • Build Quality & Safety+5 pts

    Design-wise, this thing is absolutely solid.

Design-wise, this thing is absolutely solid.
YouTube
  • Build Quality & Safety0 pts

    the fit and finish has a split personality.

  • Maintenance & Upkeep+5 pts

    You can pop them out with a screwdriver

  • Size, Design & Access+5 pts

    The door is solid, though, and the reversible hinge is a blessing for awkward desk setups.

the fit and finish has a split personality. You can pop them out with a screwdriver The door is solid, though, and the reversible hinge is a blessing for awkward desk setups.
YouTube
  • Size, Design & Access0 pts

    This printer has a matte black sheet metal outer frame

This printer has a matte black sheet metal outer frame
Redditdiscussion

Looking To Get My First Printer Is The Core One

  • Value & Support-1 pts

    If it were $350-$400 cheaper, I would have gone with it and been happy.

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If it were $350-$400 cheaper, I would have gone with it and been happy.
Redditdiscussion

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  • Value & Support+1 pts

    Prusa at least fixes a problem when there is one.

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Prusa at least fixes a problem when there is one.
YouTube
  • Reliability-5 pts

    occasionally I’ll get a nozzle cleaning failed error.

occasionally I’ll get a nozzle cleaning failed error.
Redditdiscussion

Looking To Get My First Printer Is The Core One

  • Setup & Ease of Use+1 pts

    The Core ONE is still a bit of a stretch from 'just works', especially quality-of-life features like a nozzle wiper or a quick swap nozzle are missing. The AMS is a pure lazy people solution - load your favourite filaments and hit print, without walking to the printer - this is a little less comfortable on the Core ONE. But having INDX on the doorstep is a major plus for the Core ONE, and if you like tinkering, I'd rather go with the Core ONE. Also consider buying the kit - you'll learn a lot about the printer when you assemble it yourself.

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The Core ONE is still a bit of a stretch from 'just works', especially quality-of-life features like a nozzle wiper or a quick swap nozzle are missing. The AMS is a pure lazy people solution - load your favourite filaments and hit print, without walking to the printer - this is a little less comfortable on the Core ONE. But having INDX on the doorstep is a major plus for the Core ONE, and if you like tinkering, I'd rather go with the Core ONE. Also consider buying the kit - you'll learn a lot about the printer when you assemble it yourself.
Redditdiscussion

My Experience With Prusa Opinions Needed

  • Setup & Ease of Use-1 pts

    I spent close to 8 hours fitting the "assembled" MMU3 to the "assembled" Core One.

  • Value & Support-1 pts

    This was followed by an 8 hour painstaking debug session on prusa support with no less than 4 support agents

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I spent close to 8 hours fitting the "assembled" MMU3 to the "assembled" Core One. This was followed by an 8 hour painstaking debug session on prusa support with no less than 4 support agents
YouTube
  • Setup & Ease of Use+5 pts

    When you build a Prusa your expectations go up. You expect excellent instructions, smart design choices… and maybe a bit of that classic charm from the Czech republic.

  • Value & Support+5 pts

    And yes, besides the experience, you also save some cash: around 250 to 300 bucks, depending on where you live.

When you build a Prusa your expectations go up. You expect excellent instructions, smart design choices… and maybe a bit of that classic charm from the Czech republic. And yes, besides the experience, you also save some cash: around 250 to 300 bucks, depending on where you live.
YouTube
  • Setup & Ease of Use+5 pts

    You take it out of a box, you pull all the foam out, you put it on the desk, plug it in, turn it on. It autoc calibrates. It'll take you about 10 to 15 minutes to go from unboxing to it actually putting out its first print, which is very impressive.

You take it out of a box, you pull all the foam out, you put it on the desk, plug it in, turn it on. It autoc calibrates. It'll take you about 10 to 15 minutes to go from unboxing to it actually putting out its first print, which is very impressive.
YouTube
  • Setup & Ease of Use+5 pts

    We have designed it as an instant-setup, plug-n-print machine ready to go within 10 minutes of taking it out of the box.

  • Noise & Fumes+5 pts

    The fully enclosed chamber made from premium quality materials brings many benefits. It reduces noise, and makes the printer quiet even at high speeds.

We have designed it as an instant-setup, plug-n-print machine ready to go within 10 minutes of taking it out of the box. The fully enclosed chamber made from premium quality materials brings many benefits. It reduces noise, and makes the printer quiet even at high speeds.
YouTube
  • Setup & Ease of Use-5 pts

    I had the most trouble with the belts, including one of the belts slipping

I had the most trouble with the belts, including one of the belts slipping
YouTube
  • Setup & Ease of Use0 pts

    it took me three days

  • Maintenance & Upkeep+5 pts

    they are highly reliable and repairable.

it took me three days they are highly reliable and repairable.
YouTube
  • Setup & Ease of Use+5 pts

    setup was an easy 20 or 30 minutes before I was able to just start printing with it.

setup was an easy 20 or 30 minutes before I was able to just start printing with it.
Redditdiscussion

My Experience With Prusa Opinions Needed

  • Build Quality & Safety-1 pts

    they shouldn't have needed a hammer.

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they shouldn't have needed a hammer.

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Net zero 1

Net negative 0

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