the filastruder jubilee kit was just announced yesterday: https://forum.duet3d.com/topic/27241/jubilee-kits-are-live
To me this looks very good, and is my current favourite. Especially considered that Ratrigs V-Cast update no longer seems to be "coming soon". But is "on hiatus" [1]. I'm off discussing budgets...
[1] https://www.ratrig.com/3d-printing-cnc/rat-rig-v-cast.html

Fabolous stuff! I had a look over the documentation, I think it is outstanding! Also the packing slip includes everything incl. the blocks and clamps used to square the frame assembly! And it is even priced reasonably, sure you will have to add the extruders (or other tools).

@martin7404
Thanks for your input, what has been your experience with the muldex? how much time does it take to align the two extruders/nozzles? Is it feasible to e.g. chang out a nozzle (e.g. to a wider one) or is the effort of re-aligning not worth it?

the filastruder jubilee kit was just announced yesterday: https://forum.duet3d.com/topic/27241/jubilee-kits-are-live
To me this looks very good, and is my current favourite. Especially considered that Ratrigs V-Cast update no longer seems to be "coming soon". But is "on hiatus" [1]. I'm off discussing budgets...
[1] https://www.ratrig.com/3d-printing-cnc/rat-rig-v-cast.html

Fabolous stuff! I had a look over the documentation, I think it is outstanding! Also the packing slip includes everything incl. the blocks and clamps used to square the frame assembly! And it is even priced reasonably, sure you will have to add the extruders (or other tools).

@zapta
I think that suggestion was directed @poofjunior. He is the jubiliee designer if I'm not mistaken?

And I'll gladly post an announcement when kits go live if I'm allowed to do some self-promotion!

@T3P3Tony: Is announcing a kit (duet powered) considered ok in this forum? If not @poofjunior, can you maybe suggest (e.g. in PN) where to subscribe?
Thanks all!
Edit: formatting

@poofjunior said in Kit Recommendation: Two Materials 300x300:

a kit for the frame has been in the works via Filastruder,

Great news! And thanks for letting me / us know! And no not (for me) I was away a few days and I'm still considering my options. Will there also be an european distributor? As mentioned > 200 usd for shipping and then import tax + VAT does add up.
Maybe you can post here again when the kit goes life?
best regards

@martin7404 very kind of you that you offer to help with a muldex! I'm inside europe but not in the EU. Will contact you by PM if that is ok?

@oliof thanks! Indeed this one has flown below my radar. I did have a look at the first two howtos linked from https://ratrig.dozuki.com/c/Rat_Rig_V-Cast and I like them! so one more to keep an eye open for. I don't expect there is any estimation on when the next version of V-Cast will become available?

Thanks all who made suggestions! My current evaluation leads to this.

• Jubilee: Very interesting Machine! A bit hard to source but looks like almost everything can be got from filastruder, sadly shipping adds at least 233.56 usd to the ca. 1500 (excl. duet) I came up with. Not including import taxes. Budget would still be "ok-ish" but I'm very reluctant as I'm not sure I missed something important.

• frankentron: Also very interesting I have to say i prefer a pre-made kit.

• Muldex: still looks like a contender, sadly community seems a bit small? Need to add up all the costs. Also looks like a hell of a lot of printed parts (with no way to buy them).

• E3D Toolchanger: Nice currently may favourite (bit pricy but big nice comunity and company backing). Waiting for the set with Revo...

• cough: PrusaXL wrong electronics, but other than that very tempting (no not going to rip out the electronics form a > 2000 money units machine right away).

To summarize: the search continues... I really do hope that the entry of PrusaXL give a bit of a boost to multi material printing printers in the ~ 2000 price range.
Did I forget any other contenders?

edit: typos and formatting (sigh)

@rjenkinsgb wow, only just saw your "frankentron" very nice work! It does look slightly more complex than I would hope. May I ask how much money it cost you (roughly)?

@zapta
the answer is more a "it depends". What would be your suggestion there? I have to be honest I have not looked into "boxed" idex so far. I know there are some (nice onces) from BCN3d but they are a bit on the expensive side for me.