Currently there is no information for owners (or prospective owners) regarding the Z-Suite features that are outstanding - or any timescales for them to be implemented.
I accept that development isn’t always a precise science and that anticipated release dates can move, but it would be great to know:
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what is and what isn’t going to be implemented
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which features are being prioritised
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which releases each feature is planned to be in
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the anticipated dates that you are working against
The key areas that I would appreciate updates on (others may wish to add their own views):
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the availability of other promised profiles (and materials) - PLA , PCABS, nylon
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the ability to print at both lower and especially larger layer heights - neither 25 or 400 micron heights are available as promised
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the ability to send print jobs to the printer via wifi
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the ability to “shell” prints
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options for less dense support structure
Finally it would be really nice if you could say whether the ability to adjust basic extrusion temperature will be offered at any stage in the future. I know this topic has been discussed previously by Martin and others in the shoutbox but it would be lovely to know once and for all whether this will be something the team will make available to us in the future as it currently restricts the printer and it’s potential.
I think everyone would agree that the Zortrax team have produced an amazing printer - one that has the potential to be even better if the advertised features are all implemented. I think that given that each owner has placed trust in the team, it would be really appreciated if we were to receive an update on these features as we have all invested in a machine on the basis that they are to be provided.
Even if the time frames and detail is approximate it would be appreciated and go a long way in repaying the faith that we have all placed in the team.
Best wishes,
Jay