Phrozen Arco FDM 3D Printer Survey

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Your voice is crucial to us! Take a moment to share your thoughts by participating in a quick survey about the Phrozen Arco FDM 3D Printer. With just 24 questions, it'll breeze by in 3 minutes. Your input is confidential, and we can't wait to hear your insights. Thanks a bunch for your fantastic support! :-)

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* 1. What is your Country/Region of Residence?

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* 2. Which type of 3D printers have you purchased? Please specify the brand and model.

FDM 3D Printer (Please specify the brand and model)

LCD/DLP (resin) 3D Printer (Please specify the model)

SLA 3D Printer (Please specify the model)

No, I have not purchased a 3D printer before (Please enter any words and skip to the next question)

Other (Please specify)

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* 3. What makes you want to purchase an FDM 3D printer?

I want to buy a color printer

I am just interested in the new release, but I am not sure if I'll make a purchase

I want to buy my first FDM 3D printer

My current 3D printer and accessories are cost-increasing

My current 3D printer frequently experiences some bugs

I want to buy a Core-XY design FDM 3D printer

I want to try a different brand

Other (Please specify)

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* 4. Please score the following features below on their importance when you consider buying the Phrozen Arco FDM 3D Printer. (1 - least important, 5 - most important)

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300300300 mm³ – the largest print volume among consumer desktop color 3D printers	300300300 mm³ – the largest print volume among consumer desktop color 3D printers 1	300300300 mm³ – the largest print volume among consumer desktop color 3D printers 2	300300300 mm³ – the largest print volume among consumer desktop color 3D printers 3	300300300 mm³ – the largest print volume among consumer desktop color 3D printers 4	300300300 mm³ – the largest print volume among consumer desktop color 3D printers 5
Fast printing with a blazing 600 mm/s print speed and rapid 30,000 mm/s² acceleration	Fast printing with a blazing 600 mm/s print speed and rapid 30,000 mm/s² acceleration 1	Fast printing with a blazing 600 mm/s print speed and rapid 30,000 mm/s² acceleration 2	Fast printing with a blazing 600 mm/s print speed and rapid 30,000 mm/s² acceleration 3	Fast printing with a blazing 600 mm/s print speed and rapid 30,000 mm/s² acceleration 4	Fast printing with a blazing 600 mm/s print speed and rapid 30,000 mm/s² acceleration 5
Up to 16 colors printing powered by Phrozen’s AMS (Automatic Material System)	Up to 16 colors printing powered by Phrozen’s AMS (Automatic Material System) 1	Up to 16 colors printing powered by Phrozen’s AMS (Automatic Material System) 2	Up to 16 colors printing powered by Phrozen’s AMS (Automatic Material System) 3	Up to 16 colors printing powered by Phrozen’s AMS (Automatic Material System) 4	Up to 16 colors printing powered by Phrozen’s AMS (Automatic Material System) 5
The dual 18 mm metal extruder gears and 9.5:1 reduction ratio provide fast printing even for soft materials like TPU	The dual 18 mm metal extruder gears and 9.5:1 reduction ratio provide fast printing even for soft materials like TPU 1	The dual 18 mm metal extruder gears and 9.5:1 reduction ratio provide fast printing even for soft materials like TPU 2	The dual 18 mm metal extruder gears and 9.5:1 reduction ratio provide fast printing even for soft materials like TPU 3	The dual 18 mm metal extruder gears and 9.5:1 reduction ratio provide fast printing even for soft materials like TPU 4	The dual 18 mm metal extruder gears and 9.5:1 reduction ratio provide fast printing even for soft materials like TPU 5
The patented near-end extrusion technique provides increased extrusion power	The patented near-end extrusion technique provides increased extrusion power 1	The patented near-end extrusion technique provides increased extrusion power 2	The patented near-end extrusion technique provides increased extrusion power 3	The patented near-end extrusion technique provides increased extrusion power 4	The patented near-end extrusion technique provides increased extrusion power 5
The low center of gravity base and 4 thickened aluminum stands minimize wobbling for quality prints	The low center of gravity base and 4 thickened aluminum stands minimize wobbling for quality prints 1	The low center of gravity base and 4 thickened aluminum stands minimize wobbling for quality prints 2	The low center of gravity base and 4 thickened aluminum stands minimize wobbling for quality prints 3	The low center of gravity base and 4 thickened aluminum stands minimize wobbling for quality prints 4	The low center of gravity base and 4 thickened aluminum stands minimize wobbling for quality prints 5
The 4-corner motor placement allows the print head to move freely on the XY plane with utmost precision	The 4-corner motor placement allows the print head to move freely on the XY plane with utmost precision 1	The 4-corner motor placement allows the print head to move freely on the XY plane with utmost precision 2	The 4-corner motor placement allows the print head to move freely on the XY plane with utmost precision 3	The 4-corner motor placement allows the print head to move freely on the XY plane with utmost precision 4	The 4-corner motor placement allows the print head to move freely on the XY plane with utmost precision 5
Phrozen developed PIXUP FDM Slicer for smoother color print	Phrozen developed PIXUP FDM Slicer for smoother color print 1	Phrozen developed PIXUP FDM Slicer for smoother color print 2	Phrozen developed PIXUP FDM Slicer for smoother color print 3	Phrozen developed PIXUP FDM Slicer for smoother color print 4	Phrozen developed PIXUP FDM Slicer for smoother color print 5
Self-run PIXUP model library provides a premium 3D printing file marketplace	Self-run PIXUP model library provides a premium 3D printing file marketplace 1	Self-run PIXUP model library provides a premium 3D printing file marketplace 2	Self-run PIXUP model library provides a premium 3D printing file marketplace 3	Self-run PIXUP model library provides a premium 3D printing file marketplace 4	Self-run PIXUP model library provides a premium 3D printing file marketplace 5
Hassle-free and accurate 25-point auto-leveling function, requires minimum manual calibration	Hassle-free and accurate 25-point auto-leveling function, requires minimum manual calibration 1	Hassle-free and accurate 25-point auto-leveling function, requires minimum manual calibration 2	Hassle-free and accurate 25-point auto-leveling function, requires minimum manual calibration 3	Hassle-free and accurate 25-point auto-leveling function, requires minimum manual calibration 4	Hassle-free and accurate 25-point auto-leveling function, requires minimum manual calibration 5
The exterior can be printed by yourself to match your own styles and personalities	The exterior can be printed by yourself to match your own styles and personalities 1	The exterior can be printed by yourself to match your own styles and personalities 2	The exterior can be printed by yourself to match your own styles and personalities 3	The exterior can be printed by yourself to match your own styles and personalities 4	The exterior can be printed by yourself to match your own styles and personalities 5

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* 5. When compared to other brands, the Phrozen Arco stands out with its unique features. At what price (USD) do you believe the Phrozen Arco FMD 3D printer (filament and AMS excluded) is priced so low as a standalone device that it raises questions about its quality? (Shipping fee excluded)

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* 6. At what price (USD), do you consider the Phrozen Arco FMD 3D printer (filament and AMS excluded) to be a good bargain as a standalone device? (Shipping fee excluded)

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* 7. At what price (USD), do you consider the Phrozen Arco FDM 3D printer (filament and AMS excluded) to be a bit expensive but you still consider purchasing one? (Shipping fee excluded)

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* 8. At what price (USD), excluding shipping fees, do you think the Phrozen Arco FDM 3D printer (filament and AMS excluded) is too expensive as a standalone device?

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* 9. The Phrozen Arco weighs 48.5 lbs (22 kg) with measurements of 19.4 x 18.7 x 24.4 inches (491.57 x 475.14 x 619.6 mm). To what extent of the shipping fee are you willing to accept?

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* 10. What slicer do you usually use?

CHITUBOX

Lychee Slicer

PrusaSlicer

IdeaMaker

Ultimaker Cura

Bambu Studio

KISSlicer

Slic3r

I haven’t tried any one of them

Others (Please specify)

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* 11. What do you consider important for a slicer?

Free of charge

Only compatible with the same brand 3D printer

Universe enough for most 3D printers

Support almost all file formats

User-friendly, especially for beginners

Set up guide in the slicer

Track the printing progress

Other (Please specify)

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* 12. Phrozen is developing its own slicer (PIXUP FDM Slicer) which provides all necessary functions but also provides a smoother color print experience and perfect compatibility with Phrozen Arco.

Arco is compatible with all slicers for monochrome printing. For color printing, Arco currently supports Phrozen's PIXUP FDM slicer and Lychee Slicer. How will this affect your purchasing decision?

I will purchase as planned (Please enter any words and skip to the next question)

It will not impact my purchase, but I still have some questions about the slicer (Please specify the reasons)

I may not buy it (Please specify the reasons)

I don’t mind that (Please enter any words and skip to the next question)

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* 13. The Phrozen Arco features its own Automatic Material System (AMS). Each AMS includes 4 compartments, allowing you to connect 2 for 8 colors, 3 for 12 colors, and a maximum of 4 for 16 colors.

Are you interested in purchasing the AMS and how many would you like to choose?

None of them

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* 14. All AMS units purchased during crowdfunding will ship together with your Arco. Please note that the timing for multiple AMS connections varies.

The 1 AMS will be available in July 2024, and the 2-4 connected AMS is expected in Nov. 2024. However, the enhancements can be achieved through OTA updates. Would this influence your purchase intention?

No, I will stick with the quantity I selected

No, but my selected quantity will be reduced

Yes, I won’t buy any

Yes, I won't even buy the 3D printer

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* 15. At what price do you consider 1 AMS (filament excluded) to be a good bargain? (Shipping fee excluded)

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* 16. We understand that filaments are consumable materials, and you may prefer using the matching filaments provided by Phrozen. We are planning to offer a 2.2 lbs/1 KG filament, which is more suitable for high-speed printing.

Could you please let us know which type of filament material you would prefer us to offer and at what price point you would consider it a good deal?

PLA (Please specify the price for 1 filament)

ABS (Please specify the price for 1 filament)

PETG (Please specify the price for 1 filament)

TPU/PC (Please specify the price for 1 filament)

PA/PET (Please specify the price for 1 filament)

I'm new to trying out 3D printing, and I have no idea which material to choose (Please enter any word and skip to the next question)

Other material (Please specify the price for 1 filament)

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* 17. How many reels of filament would you like to purchase?

3 or more

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* 18. What filament colors would you prefer us to offer?

Black

White

Gray

Red

Yellow

Green

Blue

Gold

Silver

Other colors (Please specify)

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* 19. We're developing an App to provide convenient use. Please be aware that the app may become available later in 2024. Would the timing of the app's availability affect your decision to make a purchase?

Yes

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* 20. What functions do you expect an app to provide?

Track the printing progress remotely

Modify settings remotely

Transmit files to the printers remotely

Multi-printer control

Built-in model search engine

Other (Please specify)

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* 21. Different nozzle sizes yield distinct performance outcomes on various materials. We are considering offering a range of nozzle sizes. Would this be advantageous for your specific requirements? If so, at what price do you think is a good deal for a set of them (10 pcs)?

Yes, Please specify the price for set (10 pcs)

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* 22. Would you be willing to wait for the Phrozen Arco 3D printer to be delivered in July 2024?

Yes

No (please specify the maximum number of days you can wait for)

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* 23. What do you consider important before deciding to purchase the Phrozen Arco?

Price

Shipping fee

Delivery time

Customer service

Warranty Policy

Comparison video with other FDM printers

Reviews from YouTubers and other beta testers

Reviews from Phrozen product buyers

Demonstration video about Arco and the Slicer

Other (Please specify)

Phrozen Arco FDM 3D Printer Survey

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* 1. What is your Country/Region of Residence?

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* 2. Which type of 3D printers have you purchased? Please specify the brand and model.

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* 3. What makes you want to purchase an FDM 3D printer?

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* 4. Please score the following features below on their importance when you consider buying the Phrozen Arco FDM 3D Printer. (1 - least important, 5 - most important)

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* 5. When compared to other brands, the Phrozen Arco stands out with its unique features. At what price (USD) do you believe the Phrozen Arco FMD 3D printer (filament and AMS excluded) is priced so low as a standalone device that it raises questions about its quality? (Shipping fee excluded)

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* 6. At what price (USD), do you consider the Phrozen Arco FMD 3D printer (filament and AMS excluded) to be a good bargain as a standalone device? (Shipping fee excluded)

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* 7. At what price (USD), do you consider the Phrozen Arco FDM 3D printer (filament and AMS excluded) to be a bit expensive but you still consider purchasing one? (Shipping fee excluded)

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* 8. At what price (USD), excluding shipping fees, do you think the Phrozen Arco FDM 3D printer (filament and AMS excluded) is too expensive as a standalone device?

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* 9. The Phrozen Arco weighs 48.5 lbs (22 kg) with measurements of 19.4 x 18.7 x 24.4 inches (491.57 x 475.14 x 619.6 mm). To what extent of the shipping fee are you willing to accept?

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* 10. What slicer do you usually use?

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* 11. What do you consider important for a slicer?

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* 13. The Phrozen Arco features its own Automatic Material System (AMS). Each AMS includes 4 compartments, allowing you to connect 2 for 8 colors, 3 for 12 colors, and a maximum of 4 for 16 colors. Are you interested in purchasing the AMS and how many would you like to choose?

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* 15. At what price do you consider 1 AMS (filament excluded) to be a good bargain? (Shipping fee excluded)

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* 17. How many reels of filament would you like to purchase?

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* 18. What filament colors would you prefer us to offer?

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* 19. We're developing an App to provide convenient use. Please be aware that the app may become available later in 2024. Would the timing of the app's availability affect your decision to make a purchase?

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* 20. What functions do you expect an app to provide?

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* 21. Different nozzle sizes yield distinct performance outcomes on various materials. We are considering offering a range of nozzle sizes. Would this be advantageous for your specific requirements? If so, at what price do you think is a good deal for a set of them (10 pcs)?

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* 22. Would you be willing to wait for the Phrozen Arco 3D printer to be delivered in July 2024?

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* 23. What do you consider important before deciding to purchase the Phrozen Arco?

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* 24. What additional features would make you want to purchase a Phrozen Arco 3D FDM printer?

* 13. The Phrozen Arco features its own Automatic Material System (AMS). Each AMS includes 4 compartments, allowing you to connect 2 for 8 colors, 3 for 12 colors, and a maximum of 4 for 16 colors.

Are you interested in purchasing the AMS and how many would you like to choose?