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Post by pas2 on Nov 11, 2015 12:32:40 GMT
I'm getting back into scrapping after a few year break (life got in the way) and I want to dust off the ol' craft robo. Finding that I now have to use the silhouette studio software I have started watching tutorials and commented to my DH that I really like how much easier it is to understand that the old version. To my surprise DH said if I wanted to get the silhouette then do so! I was having a hard time justifying a new machine since I hadn't used the robo much because of the learning curve. So convince me why I should/should not upgrade, what can the silhouette do that the robo couldn't? Any input would be greatly appreciated.
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Post by elegantsufficiency on Nov 11, 2015 13:42:15 GMT
Hmmm...I made that same move sometime ago and I'm trying to recall my thoughts. All I can say is, I'm not sorry I took that step! I think (and I am really working from memory here) the Silhouette Cameo is simply a more sophisticated machine all round. My dh was hoping it'd be quieter - I'm not sure that it is ;-) - but there are clearer controls, for sure. Otherwise, I'm not sure how many of the other improvements are software-influenced - I mean, could the Robo cutting speed/pressure be adjusted? (I can't remember) When I bought my Robo, there were hardly any resources and like you, I didn't really use it much. But these days there are all kinds of media to use, I've cut fabric and vinyl really successfully with my Cameo and though I don't use it everyday, I know I'd not want to be without it.
Could I have done all of that with my Craft Robo? I think I possibly could...but I didn't! Was it the new machine that made me explore a bit more? I think that it might have been. I'm sorry, all of that ramble probably doesn't help one little bit! Dust off your Robo and give it a bit of a stretch. See what you can/can't do with it before you make your decision?
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iowgirl
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Post by iowgirl on Nov 11, 2015 17:47:27 GMT
Can you do Print & Cut with the Craft Robo? I know you can with the SD, but that is newer.
I love the larger cutting area of the Cameo.
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Post by elegantsufficiency on Nov 11, 2015 22:25:08 GMT
Can you do Print & Cut with the Craft Robo? I know you can with the SD, but that is newer. I love the larger cutting area of the Cameo. Aha! Print and Cut! (or is that a software thing which would work with both machines?) Definitely the larger cutting area. Yes! |
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Post by pas2 on Nov 11, 2015 22:31:19 GMT
The larger cutting area was the big draw. At the time I used to mainly do 8.5 x 11 layouts so the robo was fine but for travel and Christmas albums I do 12 x 12. I have the original c100 robo (blue lid) and although I can adjust the blade using different colored caps it never did a good job with thick card stock even using multiple passes. I would like to cut some heavier materials but I don't know if that is possible with the cameo.
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scrapbug
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Post by scrapbug on Nov 12, 2015 2:27:04 GMT
Yes! I used to use my Craft Robo and loved it, but the silhouette does so much more and is way more user friendly.
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Post by anniefb on Nov 12, 2015 4:51:36 GMT
There's also the ability to use a pixscan mat and cut out pre-printed images etc.
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Post by pas2 on Nov 12, 2015 10:22:30 GMT
Well guess what just went on my christmas wish list! Thank you all for your input.
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