I wanted to know which of the V1E machines are most space efficient so I compared 3 machines using the calculator set to 600x600mm useable cutting area.
Data table
| Machine | Footprint (X × Y) | Footprint Area (mm²) | Extra vs 600×600 (X / Y) | Border per side (X / Y) | Space Efficiency (usable ÷ footprint) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lowrider 4 | 892 × 913 | 814,396 | +292 / +313 mm | 146 / 156.5 mm | 44.2% (55.8% overhead) |
| Primo | 972 × 981 | 953,532 | +372 / +381 mm | 186 / 190.5 mm | 37.8% (62.2% overhead) |
| Burly | 894 × 894 | 799,236 | +294 / +294 mm | 147 / 147 mm | 45.0% (55.0% overhead) |
Primo is least efficient, Burly and Lowrider are pretty much neck and neck.
I’m rebuilding my Burly into a Primo this week. The Core feels much more rigid and I is worth the extra footprint.
Lowrider Forum section gets a lot more traffic/attension it seems. It also looks like an awesome bit of engeering. If I need another CNC soon (even small) I’ll strongly consider the LR4 knowing it’s actually a bit smaller.