NOW! I have bought a pre-built OSR2 from @M0SAIC here using his website in the OP! I chose the recommended build and added the heated mod case and T-valve!
Im going to start off by saying thank you for making this kind of service available for people at affordable prices. I checked around and got quotes on the 3d printed materials and servo motors and board and such but M0SAIC’s prices beat em all. (Mid west Canada anyway)
This machine is difficult to use and doesnt seem to be getting more user friendly anytime soon. Through the many different Software available for use, I tried 2 different ones MultiFunPlayer - multi axis funscript player and JoyFunPlayer. I will be trying more in the near future as there are quite a few. Thank you to all who are making software to support such a device.
Now onto the actual review, I cant complain about the shipping time because I specifically mentioned that my order is not a rush or necessary and can be put off till whenever there is time for it. (I ordered during a large amount of orders coming in) Received my package through UPS. Packaging was great, plastic airbags galore, I always wonder when i pop them if my neighbors think im shooting or something lol. I was frustrated setting it up for multiple reasons but all being my own rash decision making (There will be suggestions in the end of the review for M0SIAC and others to take into consideration)
I got it all set up and enjoyed my first session with it, a little dissapointed. I chose a HMV to break it in and at the time, didnt think that coming from the Handy will have the exact same results albeit faster and smoother with a different sleeve. I went back in another time and specifically tried out a script with Roll, Twist, Pitch… Ankha By Ankha - Zone. Night and day. I cant begin to explain the differences between a script with up n down vs multi. Then the afore mentioned realization occured to me (The Handy upndown vs OSR2 upndown). It changed my mind from its ok, i guess. To this is revolutionary.
I seen some people asking about noise. I ran mine on 5V only, fan and servos were quiet enough for my open ear headphones to hardly notice em (Still there, but not immersion breaking) If you had closed ear headphones or even Active noise cancelling headphones youd never even notice it im sure.
That basically concludes my review, Build quality is as expected from 3d printed products, looks cheap but with the plastics used i know will take a beating. Keeping it out of the sun is crucial for 3d printed products due to the UV rays destroying plastics over time. If it wasnt clear, I felt bad off the start for buying into a beta product with little research done, but after trying it out fully… I love it.
Suggestions and for others to consider!
- Hidden costs! This includes the price of a Fleshlight (If deciding to use one, there are a few different adapters now for other sleeves, Exciting!) mounting system (There is a option on the website for this, This cannot be used by itself, it needs a solid mounting solution. I am using a computer monitor VESA 100x100 set up) The price of a power supply (This one made me mad tbh. My fault for not seeing the smaller print on the website but felt this could have been avoided by maybe adding a after sale completion reminder automated email response for this)
- Mounting surface set up! (This one is for consideration obviously, The desk height with your waist, chair height and your mount decision is highly dependent on these. I will be fine tuning my set up and im sure others have a continued struggle with this. Something i didnt consider before hand and i think is worth mentioning!)
- Connection to the computer (This one was quickly resolved for me after a Windows optional update. I use a wired connection and havent used the wireless feature of the board and probably wont so i cant vouch for it.)
Heres where I make my suggested changes for M0SAIC. - A paper printed user “Manual” and quick setup guide for every shipment (I felt I threw darts at a board till it worked and had little direction. A little something to point someone in a direction)
- Previously mentioned 2nd email post confirmation of order as a reminder to get things within spec, (5V minimum 3 amp power supply and the like)
- Extending the wires for the heated case and T-valve. (Idk this wasnt mentioned but ran out of things to suggest as i went through the review again lmao, My heated case worked day 1 but now does not. Havent seen the T-valve work yet. When resting it seems to pull the wires fairly taut and when the device powers up and initializes, it can sometimes twist too much and possibly pull/rip the wires out of the board connection. Extending them by an inch im sure would help with this. I will be checking into these for my problem)
- Making the Heated mod case wires with a connector so people can remove the case for use with another case. (Idk if it was missed and mine us just a solid connection and others have a 2 pin connector or not but i will be cutting the wires and installing an automotive connector to these circuits for this.)
Once again, I want to thank everyone for making scripts for this device and for making this available to others pre-built. Please support Tmax on Patreon for the development of future improvements and the SR6 and OSR3 creation.