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In case you think the Homers Odyssues – TEVO Tarantula Pro is like the other printers of the same price category then you are wrong. First, the title Pro has a certain importance that you need to focus on. Since this printer is being offered under $300 one can be amazed at the fact that how can such a title be given to a printer available under $300. So here is the review that will give you more in-depth information about the TEVO Tarantula Pro and why it has earned the title “Pro”.

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Homers Odyssues Assembly And Trouble Shooting Video

Homers shall make videos like this for all of their 3D printers need help on assembling the Odyssues just watch this video, this is a good step for Homers to make this is one difference that tevo did not have i hope this is a move to a bigger and better brand.

Actual Product Images

Homers / Tevo Facebook page shared images of the new Homers Odyssues In the post They stated that they are now making troubleshooting videos of all their 3D Printers now this will help quite many people nice work homers, the photographer of these images is from MAKER-T.

Homers Odyssues : TEVO TARANTULA PRO 3D Printer — Homers Odyssues Video Take

Key Features of Homers Odyssues TEVO Tarantula Pro

Build Volume

The TEVO Tarantula Pro has a moderate build volume of 235 mm x 235 mm x 250 mm. This conforms to the standard size to build volume ratio for this category of printers.

Print Speed

This 3D printer has an impressive printing speed, where maximum speed can reach up to 60 mm /s to 150 mm /s. Thus, you can get your prints ready at an amazing speed.

Materials Supported

The printer supports various materials for printing. This means that you can work with PLA, Flexible, PLA, Wood, PVA and HIPS materials. Subsequently, this is an amazing feature for a pointer of this category that can handle multiple materials under one roof.

Axis Movement

The TEVO Tarantula Pro has a volcano hot end. In addition, the XZ-Cartesian frame allows you to print easily to every corner of the model. There is a strain of relief for the bed moving on the Y-axis. This gives the printer more stability during the print and ultimately increase the quality of the print.

Cable Routing

One of the major issues with budget printers is the shabby cable routing. However, TEVO Tarantula Pro has solved this problem by providing tidy aircraft-style connectors. This not only tidies up the working area but also allows you to stop worrying about cable damage due to the heated bed.

Heated bed

The 24 V nozzle and heated bed allow it to heat faster than other models of the same category. Thus, ensuring a smoother transition at the starting of the print.

The Firmware

The firmware fitted to the TEVO Tarantula Pro is Marlin. The MKS Gen L motherboard provides rugged features to the users. For instance, you can access the preheat features of the printer. This is helpful in preheating the printer before printing starts. The overheat protection system provides excellent protection against overheating of the printer during printing. For a budget printer, this is an amazing feature to look out for.

In addition, the motherboard is upgradable. This is an amazing feature for tech geeks and enthusiasts who like to tweak around with the printers. With the upgradeability feature, you can add MOSFETs to the main board. Or even add much more efficient stepper motors to the design.

Software

The printer comes with a copy of the Repetier on its SD card. But if you want to, you can change the software you want to use with the printer.

Price

The Homers Odyssues is being offered at $229.99 at banggood. However, you can check out the banggood for the latest offers and schemes on the printer that can make it even cheaper for delivery.

Pros

The print quality is outstanding
The bed heats quickly
Versatile Applications

Cons

The print operation can get lagged up because of bugs in firmware

Conclusion

Summing up, we can say that the Homers Odyssues TEVO Tarantula Pro is being offered at a cheap price for the features it is providing. The upgradability options that are present make it a dream come true for geeks and 3D printing enthusiasts.

Do you want to see a in depth review of the Tevo Tarantula Pro have a look at this review

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