Hey all, I see that you can get the original Shaper for about $1800 vs $2800 for the current model. Is that money well saved, or are there capabilities for the 2gen that make it well worth the additional cost?
Hey all, I see that you can get the original Shaper for about $1800 vs $2800 for the current model. Is that money well saved, or are there capabilities for the 2gen that make it well worth the additional cost?
no , i have not seen much of a difference ...I am hoping the camera will pick up better ,
i would say its not worth the upgrade like I did
The best way to answer that would be to ask how often you'd use it and if . If this was going to be my main tool, then I'd rather pony up $1000 more rather than regret wasting $1800. It also depends on personality. I'm a stickler for things like screen frame rates and performance.
I've been looking at Shaper's lately as well. I have to believe the Gen 2 machines were introduced to overcome some defincinces in the Gen 1 units. It might not be something we immediately see, could be simply future proofing by going to Gen 2. At least that is where my thought's are right now. I know that I would be very disappointed to get a Gen 1 and then find out 6 months from now it does not support some new functionality the Gen 2 machines do. That would make the money saved look less than favorable.
"Democracy is two wolves and a lamb deciding what to have for dinner.
Liberty is a well armed lamb contesting the decision." Ben Franklin
That's a very good point Dan.
My understanding is the gen2 has a better camera and better screen. I recently went through the should I save a $1,000.00 or go for the 2. I finally decided on the 2. There is some good information on the Origin forum.
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I don't use it every day but possibly once per week
again the larger screen is a small amount bigger than gen2, and as I said I am hoping on the camera pick up
and i do not use there files , make my own
Well, I went with a Gen 2. Ordered it last night, did the full package with the Plate, Work Station and Auto Pass. Should keep me busy this winter.
"Democracy is two wolves and a lamb deciding what to have for dinner.
Liberty is a well armed lamb contesting the decision." Ben Franklin
Congrats. That’s very exciting. If I did it, I’d buy the same package. Looking forward to seeing projects posted here.
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Thanks Jim and Michael, I'm looking forward to this addition. I'm fairly handy with Fusion 360, have a Bambu 3d printer, a Glowforge laser and small CNC metal mill (that needs a new control package) and now the Shaper. Once my new shop is built in the spring I may go for a full size CNC router table, will depend on how big the shop can be $$$?
OP, sorry for the thread hijack!
"Democracy is two wolves and a lamb deciding what to have for dinner.
Liberty is a well armed lamb contesting the decision." Ben Franklin
There is a difference between the gen 1 and gen2 (must admit)
I got to use the gen 2 again today and yes the screen is better but the camera is
much better and locks on way better to the ID tape than gen 1
Also i do like the usbc port (mind you they provide both usb and usbc)
So far, probably 95% of my work is on the work station. I've never had any issues with the camera on my Gen 1. Did a run of panels for our first grandson.
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thats good work and the work station is the best way to use shaper origin