Best 3d printers according to redditors
We found 1,075 Reddit comments discussing the best 3d printers. We ranked the 225 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the top 20.
We found 1,075 Reddit comments discussing the best 3d printers. We ranked the 225 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the top 20.
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I'm using a FlashForge Creator Pro from Amazon. It is printing with Hatchbox filament from Amazon. The printer fluctuates in price. I got mine for $1000 so it should go back to that price. Printing is more of an art then a science, but you should have a pretty good technical background to make your life easier. Expect to have to take an extruder apart to clean it out or fiddle with settings. You will have failed prints and you will have awesome one. I knew really nothing about 3D printing 2 weeks ago, but I watched videos and did research. If you have any questions I can probably answer them.
I got the Monoprice Select Mini (and lucked out, as it was freshly in stock so I didn't have to wait). Cheap, simple, and thoroughly functional.
I didn't know a damn thing about 3d printing going in, and now I have an army of minis that makes my wife gently sigh in exasperation every time she sees it.
This one is a pretty good one with excellent reviews. May need some tinkering though
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07BR3F9N6/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_apa_Zpf6BbJHAHYQ5
I picked up this printer for $160 on woot.com. been having a blast with it since I got it, definitely a great entry level printer that's low cost.
Not plastic. Resin, the Anycubic is a DLP printer, using a liquid resin and a UV display to print the layers. The quality is perfect as perfect as the model you load into the machine. no print lines, this model I only needed supports on the shoulder pads. Everything else was straight printed
Here are some links
Printer: https://www.amazon.com/ANYCUBIC-Assembled-Innovation-Off-line-Printing/dp/B078N2TSYS/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?keywords=anycubic+photon&qid=1554900126&s=gateway&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1
Resin: https://www.amazon.com/Anycubic-POT016-PRINTER-500Mll-500G-Grey-Bottle/dp/B079GR1L19/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?keywords=anycubic+photon+resin&qid=1554900236&s=gateway&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1
They're getting pretty cheap -- I picked mine up brand new for $230.
This is one of the printers I have, and honestly my favorite of the 3, VERY easy to set up and pretty easy to use, https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01JBEF3T8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_8uf0DbNXBQD8W
Also you can find tons of stl files of destiny weapons on thingiverse.com and myminifactory.com
(Edited to clean up link)
Oh come on, you can get a 3D printer for practically the same price as a normal printer.
https://www.amazon.com/Monoprice-Select-Printer-Heated-Filament/dp/B01FL49VZE
The printer? It's this guy.
ANYCUBIC Photon https://www.amazon.com/dp/B078N2TSYS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_gpuKDbAPQE7PM
You can find it here on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/ANYCUBIC-Assembled-Innovation-Off-line-Printing/dp/B07D6H83VS
It currently runs at $450. This is far cheaper than most printers out there, though the ENder 3 costs $200. It was cheaper than my Printrbot when I bought it four years ago and printed the majority of my minis with until these past few years. I used resin for a lot of my small ones throughout 2018 and this year. You can pull them off on a regular FDM printer though: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qDW7g3JOqLA&t=255s
Also resin is much more expensive than PLA. A bottle is $100 usually, and you can get maybe 50 minis out of it. A spool of PLA costs about $25 and you can get 300 minis out of it. So If you do go resin keep it to small showpiece pieces.
The software is clunky and limited, the materials cost about twice as much per weight as their counterparts, it's not particularly reliable, and nearly impossible to maintain should something actually break.
As far as printers under $500, if you've not seen any, I'm willing to bet you've not looked around much, as there's plenty.
This one?
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07BR3F9N6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_tLKNDbRVKMPPB
A spool of filament is about $25 but lasts quite a while. I have used it to fix my toilet, a phone bracket and water cage for my bicycle, a replacement part for my friends telescope, miniatures for a few boardgames. It's almost endless what you can do with them. Most of the files online are free, too
Although yeah 3d printing isn't the cheapest hobby, it doesn't have to be too pricey either. Unless you were aware of it already, I wanted to let you know you can get a decent printer these days and a set of tools and filament, at least enough to get started comfortably, for under $400 total. And if you are fortunate enough to have more cash than that, you can find your bang-for-buck scales pretty linearly above and beyond, there are many great printers out there for people of all income levels.
Back when I was in college, I paid ~$350 for just the printer kit I had to assemble, being able to buy a (mostly) assembled printer for just two-thirds the price that has over 8x the build volume and a heated bed is awesome.
It is a hobby that is accessible to almost anyone who can scrap together a one-time cash investment and has some spare desk space at home. It's very cheap to design and print small models, a single spool lasts quite awhile as long as you don't do anything too crazy. Although it's fair to say while it can be cheap to operate in dollars, it can be quite time expensive!
Not to mention if you're clever it can save you money in the long run if you use it to repair your stuff, although I wouldn't expect it to pay for itself right away unless you break things a lot :)
My wife and I had this same discussion we ended up buying a 3D printer, I cannot strongly enough recommend this, need a giant toad for next session boom just print one.
Personally we bought a Flash Forge finder 3D
https://www.amazon.com/FlashForge-Finder-Printers-Cloud-connectivity/dp/B016R9E7J2
Check out this guy, he's made most of the monster manual.
https://www.shapeways.com/designer/mz4250
If you Patreon him you get access to the google drive of all his models well worth it imo.
Would it influence your decision if the Wanhao was $200 cheaper than that? http://www.amazon.com/Monoprice-113860-Select-Printer-Filament/dp/B018GZBC3Y/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1463585216&sr=8-2&keywords=wanhao+i3
It's the Monoprice variant, but basically the same printer as the Wanhao i3
This is me in the video! I got a Monoprice Maker Select v2. It's $259 on Amazon right now.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B018GZBC3Y/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_aG7UDb66MPWYT
What is big?
What are you planning on printing in? PLA like normal people or ABS which needs a heated bed and to be much better ventilated?
Anycubic i3 Mega is 8.3 x 8.3 x 8.1 inches
If you're literally just looking for the cheapest way into 3D printing Microcenter has PowerSpec Duplicator i3 Mini for $150.
Its build area is 5.9" x 5.9" x 4.5" and it uses 1.75mm PLA
You'll probably be printing a lot more things smaller if you're experimenting around since double the length, width, and height cubes the volume (though there's a lot more filament in the shell than infill).
Also, Cura or any other slicer that works on Linux is going to take .stl files and output gcode files to an SD Card and you can then print from the SD card in the printer without the computer attached.
Anycubic boasts 10 microns, but the layer height 100-400 is going to be your main source of "quality" in my opinion and it can match that. What you're giving up is mostly the ability to print ABS, potentially the ability to print Glow-in-the-dark PLA (you need a hardened steel rather than brass tip for this), and heated bed.
Obviously, the Creality C10 and Tevo Tornado and if it's me, and I have $350 in my hand, I'm going to grab a Tevo Tornado.
And of course: Monoprice's Budget Model is small, but gives you the heated bed and hot-end temperatures to do ABS, etc. if you wanted to.
I'm pretty sure that they can all just print GCODE from your SD Cards.
I'd be remiss if I didn't plug Octo-print
Printer - $200
Plastic - $23
Some software (browse around and torrent) and trial/error and you too can be printing whatever your freedom-loving heart desires. And thats just from banging around on Amazon. You can do better (read: cheaper) on one of the Chinese sites. Alibaba or Gearbest or whogivesafuck.com you can probably put in for less than $200 all told.
Great thing is the only thing you need to re-up is the cheap ass plastic. The printer should last you longer than your imagination.
Just save $20 a paycheck and by Christmas you'll have yourself a nice gift.
You can buy the Elgoo Mars DLP printer on Amazon for $280. It’s build size is a little small but it’s an amazing printer. I’d say that it would be amazing for key caps.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07K2ZHMRF/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_fP2GDbRJJ1YVM
The Creality Ender 3 on Amazon.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B07BR3F9N6
It was recommended by at least 3 of the crafter DMs I've seen on YT.
The biggest misconception is that you pay for quality after reliability. It's the other way around: Any printer can print well, but not every printer can print reliably well.
There is no consumer printer with a guarantee of reliability. Hell, there are few commercial printers that are 99.9% reliable.
Reliability will ultimately depend on how much you learn about 3d printing, and how much (extra) you're willing to spend fixing problems that may come up. The best you can do is start with something easily modifiable at your budget.
Folgertech i3 aluminum | 270 USD (bring your own bed)
Monoprice Maker Select | 350 USD
MakerFarm Pegasus 8" | 375 USD
You should try to find service manuals for the units. It's possible both units will have stepper motors.
On the other hand, those were both fairly high-end products when new. If they're still in decent working condition, you may consider simply selling them and using the proceeds to purchase a $500 3D printer.
haha! I actually bought it on amazon!
http://www.amazon.com/FlashForge-Structure-Optimized-Platform-Extruder/dp/B00I8NM6JO
It was definitely an expensive investment, but worth it. It makes prototyping things extremely efficient.
They can get pretty expensive, think Makerbots and stuff. But there are less expensive ones that do a great job too. /r/3Dprinting has a lot of great advice. There are some helpful forums elsewhere too.
This makes way more sense now... I couldn't believe you had seen that shark for $1,500.
Hi people, longtime lurker first-time commenter!
(Incoming wall of text. Just trying to be thorough!)
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I'm looking to buy a new dual extrusion 3D printer; specifically one that can support soluble support materials such as HIPS or PVA. High layer resolutions are preferred (~<0.1mm) but are not absolutely necessary.
I've currently looked into several newer printers but can't figure out which one is likely the most reliable:
These are pretty much all the printers I have found. Devices that merge two filaments into a single extruder are unpreferred as they are pretty iffy when printing with two different types of materials and need to create purge blocks really increases print time. Right now I'm learning towards the BIBO but would like to hear more about the device.
If anyone has any other recommendations or additional experience with dual extruder 3D printers let me know!
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(P.S. I accidentally turned this comment into a wall of text as there was only so much information I could find on reliable, (relatively) affordable dual extrusion 3D printing. Maybe some would be willing to collaborate to make a post covering more info so others don't have to look so far!)
Depends on your money... as a fellow gamer, I got started with this relatively cheap printer available from Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Monoprice-Maker-Select-3D-Printer/dp/B018GZBC3Y/ref=sr_1_2_sspa?s=industrial&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1505666716&amp;sr=1-2-spons&amp;keywords=monoprice+3d+printer&amp;psc=1
It's a Monoprice Maker V2 - which is a renamed Wanhao Duplicator i3 0- which is a Chinese made version of a Prusa I3 (open source printer). With that printer there I was able to print several armies worth of WW2 tanks for Flames of War. The quality is quite nice. Feel free to PM me if you want more info.
Looks identical to a Hictop acrylic. 200x270mm build plate.
Edit: earlier version of this model.
Monoprice Maker Select Plus. You are not going to get auto-leveling (really, auto-tramming) at that price:
https://www.amazon.com/Monoprice-Maker-Select-Plus-Printer/dp/B01JBEF3T8/
Looks as if amazon now has another Lightning Deal for the CR-10 for $367!
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06XSF5MGT/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_5PUfAbE0KNYEH
highly recommend purchasing a 3d printer if you are a hobbyist and have the room. It's another hobby within itself, but it opens so many doors! I make custom enclosures for all my electronics, I can repair broken plastic parts without having to go to the manufacturer, and you can even design your own consumable goods, like this hard drive bracket I made. I've printed a few quad bodies as well.
Printers have come down a ton in price, many people swear by the Ender 3, which is 230 dollars on amazon. I also see a lot of people mention the Creality CR10 and the Prusa for pricier alternatives
They are fun and relatively cheap! You can find a smaller one for around $250 that would work great! Come visit us over at /r/3Dprinting for a ton more info.
I've heard great things about the Anycubic Photon resin printer
On a budget, there are three great choices for Mini Printing:
Anycubic Photon (not Photon S)
Elegoo Mars
Epax X1
Angus did say in his video on the Elegoo Mars that they are going to release a new version in the next few weeks. So, the current one may go even lower in price.
Check the forms here for info on each printer.
ETA: These are all DLP printers and the screens will need to be replaced every so often. Also, if you want the best quality minis, you would have to go to a true SLA. But there are no budget true SLA printers. They start with the Peopoly Moai at about $1,300.
DLP vs SLA
Yeah dude, it was the Ender 3. He's an ex GM engineer, so way smarter than me to be explaining its features but he said it was the printer some of his colleagues bought for home use. Only took him two hours and three beers to put together. I watched it print a dog for 53 minutes. Totally fucking awesome.
Found it: https://www.amazon.com/ADIMLab-Assembled-Printing-310X310X410-Available/dp/B07CPQQ57D
Very similar to the creality, but even cheaper.
They're surprisingly affordable; the Ender 3 is a great printer, for only $250. So long as you don't mind assembling it yourself.
Here's the rant
The fix, use Cura's "Pause at Height" plug-in, but after changing the filament home the printer before hitting resume.
No where does it say to do this, and in none of the tutorial videos does it say to do this. So simple, but no where is this ever mentioned or shown.
STL
Printer
Filament
There was a resin printer reviewed on YouTube that’s like 250 it got good remarks from them and others online strongly debating my self. The resin is like 40 a bottle.
ELEGOO Mars UV Photocuring LCD 3D Printer with 3.5'' Smart Touch Color Screen Off-line Print 4.72"(L) x 2.68"(W) x 6.1"(H) Printing Size Black Version https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07K2ZHMRF/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_wjKXDbCCQKVYT
> maker select
Would you recommend this as a good first 3d printer?
Whatever comes stock on the Maker Select v2.
This little 3D printer is pretty decent and 30% off for the next 5 hours:
https://www.amazon.ca/Monoprice-Select-Printer-Heated-Filament/dp/B01FL49VZE
Hackaday Review
(Be forewarned - you need to love tinkering if you want to be happy with a 3D printer. So far it's been fun though...)
Mine was $199 with prime shipping. The printer was cheaper than the rangefinder.
I highly advise going with the MAX v3 at that price-point. That Hatchbox delta others are recommending is quite a step down in quality and features for the price. Considering it's just a relabeled Chinese Kossel kit, the value just isn't there.
The MAX v3 is a much higher quality printer with more features and better construction, but, you have to build it yourself. IF you can swing the build, you're going to be a lot more happy with the v3 over the Alpha.
However, if you absolutely need/want an assembled printer at that price, look into the Flashforge Creator Pro. It's a solid printer that will give you great quality and provides dual extrusion capability, although dual extrusion can be difficult to get right with that design. Many people have fantastic success with it though.
I'd highly suggest just going with the MAX v3 kit though. The hardest part is soldering some large gauge wires to a flat contact on the heated bed, which you can find video instructions for in the SeeMeCNC assembly guide. If you just don't think you can solder anything, look into that Creator Pro.
Hey, that's my thread! It's nice to see that it inspired you. I use a Monoprice Maker Select, and they are about $60 cheaper than when I bought mine a couple months ago, so it's probably a good time to grab one if you're serious about it.
3D printers work well when you keep them working. They need plenty of maintenance and calibration to get nice prints. Be prepared to spend a bit more cash on parts and upgrades, and read through a lot of forums. If you're already DIY prone and have some patience, 3D printing is fun and pretty much the coolest thing ever.
To follow up on my printed Arrow, I didn't get to maiden it until Flite Fest, and even then I almost decided not to because there was a strong tailwind at the time. I finally got brave and gave it a try, but it failed. I don't think I had the elevons set up right. It took a hard dive and the pod got crunched and one of the stabs broke off.
However! I did meet a guy at Flite Fest using the same pod on his Arrow, and it flew great, so the concept is proven! If anyone saw an Arrow with two kiwi birds painted on it, that was him. I'm assuming he was a New Zealander, by the accent and the paint job. It would be pretty cool if he showed up here to give his input...
Aftermath: Mostly Intact
Licensing. I've got two licensed products launching in the next 6 months. In both cases the samples I sent to licensing partners were prototyped on a $300 3d printer sitting on my desk.
https://www.amazon.com/Monoprice-Printer-Filament-Preloaded-Printable/dp/B018GZBC3Y
The early R&D process is identical to what you'd do for a client, but entirely independent and under your control. Patent searching, ideation, iterating on proofs of concept, etc.
Looking at the price of some of the printers recommended here you aren't far off the price of the Monoprice Maker Select V2 right now. It is on sale for $280 from Monoprice (Use code MAKER15 at checkout for the discount) or Amazon right now. Free shipping from Monoprice. (not sure what country you are in so maybe that will make a difference for you on shipping)
If you can stretch your budget about $40-50 you will get a highly recommended printer (here and other sites) that is very easy to setup, has a large community/support for tweaking/upgrading later, and takes 15-20 minutes to setup out of the box (its pre-assembled, literally 6 screws to build it). Also it prints fantastic out of the box, and with a few minor upgrades it rivals printers far above its price range.
I recently got a MP Select v1 with an upgraded hot end and PEI laid on the bed for 230 shipped on eBay. It has been working great, so far. I honestly wouldn't recommend buying a used printer for your first one though (exactly what I did) as it is a gamble and mine field right now with used printers, (I got lucky thankfully and was covered by eBay if anything was wrong).
Also, depending on your requirements of build volume, I would highly recommend looking at the MP Select Mini Amazon. It has a 4x4x4" build area, comes completely pre-assembled and leveled (most of the time leveled) out of the box. Literally unpack, and print. It is highly recommended here and other places for an entry level/low budget printer. Very high quality prints from it, the only downside is the smaller build area, but that depends on each person/use case. It is portable, so trade offs I suppose.
TL;DR: The Maker Select V2 is on sale right now for about $40 more than the prices of most printers linked here, and it is an outstanding printer out of the box, and highly recommended. If you can stretch your budget a little, I would buy that. If you need to save and don't need a large build volume I recommend the MP Select Mini. Don't get caught up on one specific sale/website, keep an eye on other options as there are sales other places.
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Source: Have been in the same too expensive boat for 3 years. Finally purchased a MP Select for my first printer last week and out of the box got fantastic prints with 0 knowledge/experience.
Maker Select V2 is a good beginner printer under 350 with minimal setup, and the important parts are metal. Stick away from anything with an acrylic frame.
An alternative and cheaper unit would be the Maker Select Mini which has a smaller print bed but is around a hundred dollars less.
Both of these choices are pretty good and if you choose between the 2 I would opt for the Maker Select V2 because of the larger print bed.
Common filaments like PLA, PETG, and ABS are anywhere from 15-40$ depending on the quality you buy and more exotic filaments can be $50+ dollars. Maintenance cost for the most part is pretty minimal unless you break something like the hotend.
3d models are loaded into something called a slicer which converts the model into layers so if you can get it into the slicer and it slices you can use any model.
I personally have (and love) a monoprice maker select v2
that you can get here on amazon. It's pretty great for making things like minis, terrain, and so on. You can dial the resolution up pretty high and get some pretty fantastic results.
I have been printing for about 9 months now and wanted to know if anyone has any recommendations for a budget dual extrusion printer.
I currently have a MP Maker Select 2.1 and I am looking to upgrade to a dual extrusion printer. Been looking around and found 2 that are pretty much the same,
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Are there any others that may be with a $500 - $800 range.
Any input or suggestions are greatly appreciated.
The C2 is a decent printer.
The MP select mini has a similar build envelope for significantly less money, and is also a decent printer. I recommend buying it instead.
It also has a heated build plate so you can use more materials.
Amazon link
Manufacturer's website link
A few general pointers: Micron layer heights from printer manufacturers are generally just hype. used for marketing. It's a technically true stat that is generally meaningless to the actual performance of the printer. Both the Robo C2 and the MP Select mini print by squeezing plastic out of a nozzle. On both the nozzle is 0.4mm.
In most cases there are (rapidly) diminishing returns to printing below 1/4 of the nozzle size. In this case that is 100 microns. Both machines are mechanically capable of printing below 100 microns. (The lowest layer height the MP Select mini is mechanically capable of is 43.75 microns.) However, every time you cut your layer height in half you double your print time, so a 25 micron model will take twice as long as a 50 micron model, which will take twice as long as a 100 micron model which will take twice as long as a 200 micron model which is what I print at most of the time because are you kidding? I don't have time for that!
Seriously, get the MP mini. Get permission to spend $800 from the wife. Tell your wife it was $400. Keep the $180 - $200, spend the other $400 on something nice for your wife. Everyone wins.
this is what im working with I like it alot so far for what i paid
Heard good things about this one. ~NZ$400 after shipping and whatnot. Monoprice have a newer cheaper one, the Mini Delta, about to be released, but it's not on Amazon yet and their own shipping charges are significantly higher. The good thing is that both of these ship already assembled, unlike some 3D printers.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B078N2TSYS/ref=cm_cr_arp_mb_bdcrb_top?ie=UTF8&amp;th=1&amp;psc=1
Enjoy!
You think 3D printers and mills are cheap? They're cheaper than they were, but a 3D printer will set you back by $240 and won't be good for anything besides prototyping, and often not even that because they aren't able to operate on a small enough scale. (The cheaper you buy, the less precise you can print)
Prices don't just continuously fall. Things can get cheaper to produce with new techniques or cheaper labour, but that can't go on forever.
I’ve been printing with an Ender 3 (Comgrow Creality Ender 3 3D Printer Aluminum DIY with Resume Print 220x220x250mm https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07BR3F9N6 ) for the better part of the year and it’s been mostly great!
The base price there is pretty cheap comparatively, and 1kg of filament (printing material) is about $20. That will last you quite a long time and print dozens and dozens of miniatures.
The largest downsides are probably the learning curve. It definitely takes some time to learn settings. But there are lots of resources out there.
The other thing is that Ender 3 is FDM which essentially means the resolution isn’t quite as high. This is just fine for printing terrain but you get a “layering effect” making it difficult to get high quality detail on some minis. That being said I’ve had great success printing minis for npcs and monsters.
The other option is resin printing which generally produces higher resolution and detail but can be messier and resin is pretty toxic so requires more safety precautions.
Ultimately I’ve been happy with my 3D printer and it’s really enhanced my gaming experience
Ender 3 Pro on Amazon for $259.97
Comgrow Creality Ender 3 Pro 3D Printer with Removable Build Surface Plate and UL Certified Power Supply 220x220x250mm https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07GYRQVYV/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_GB21Db61MBXR2
Good luck and thank you!
Here’s the product link.
I just got into this and purchased this 3D printer : ANYCUBIC Photon UV LCD
I absolutely love it. If you want I can message you some pictures of the few minis I've made once I get off work today! I tried the ender 3 printer but it took a bit too much to setup for me but I've heard it can do amazing things too for a lot cheaper.
Yes, still have it - I've run about 1.5L of resin through it, just bought another couple of litres and am starting to think about changing the original FEP sheet out.
My only real complaint is with levelling. It's a bit of a hassle, not because it's hard, per se, it's just that you need to be really precise (you're doing ultra thin layers, after all) and it's easy to get a liiiitle out of whack. Then again, it's pretty much a one-time thing, so it's a marginal complaint in the grand scheme of things. I found it helps to run a piece of paper in each corner to check that they feel pretty much the same; it's easy for one corner to be a little loose. Once I figured that out, I spent maybe 15 - 20 minutes levelling (hold plate down, tighten, check... nope, still not even; loosen, repeat) and haven't touched it since.
As for the S... I think the improved LED is probably the biggest upgrade, since it should reduce cure times and will hopefully produce slightly better prints across the whole platform. That said, I don't know that I'd spend the money to upgrade from my original unit - I've never had any issues with Z wobble and would rather see linear rails if to improve the kinematics anyway. I'd actually be tempted to keep an eye out for sales on the base Photon - Amazon has done a few flash sales lately (LOL, they're actually doing one now!) for $370 or so, and at that price, I don't think the S is worth the premium.
https://www.amazon.com/ANYCUBIC-Assembled-Innovation-Off-line-Printing/dp/B078N2TSYS
This is the official one from Creality.
Comgrow Creality Ender 3 3D Printer Aluminum DIY with Resume Print 220x220x250mm https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07BR3F9N6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_gw5wCbSC4A6DF
It's the one I bought and is legit.
Bought mine from Amazon.de, sold by Comgrow, shipped by Amazon. Ordered on Tuesday last week, arrived three days later. Price was 220€, but I got a spool of black PLA with it for free, so I guess I can round that down to 200€. I guess I did pay a premium, but the fast shipping and the added amazon safety is worth it I guess.
Got mostly lucky with quality control too. The extruder motor bracket is not bent to a perfect 90°, so I had to leave the Z guide screws on it pretty loose. But it prints well, so I'm not complaining.
It’s from creality I just saw it and thought someone would be interested
link
The MTG Arena of the Planeswalkers board games, if you can get them cheap enough, are a fantastic value for a bunch of minis. I got 2 copies of all three games (really like 2.5 games because one is much smaller) for less than $50 at one point. Mostly humanoid minis, but some interesting models. And the planeswalkers come painted. They don't seem to be on sale on Amazon right now, but if you shop around, I imagine you'll be able to find these cheap somewhere.
Similarly, the D&D Adventure board games often go on sale and are pretty fantastic deal for the quantity, variety, and quality of minis you get. I think the Elemental Evil one is the best as it gives you the 4 elementals, an ettin, and a young black dragon (in addition to all the humanoid sized minis). If you can get it cheap somewhere, it's great! The Castle Ravenloft version is probably the second best, in my option.
Finally, if you're really wanting to dive deep, you could look at 3D printing. It's not the most economical route (unless you're planning on having a huge collection), but it's an entire hobby in itself that supports your other hobby! Great for custom minis, terrain pieces, and having the exact mons you need for next week's game. The Anycubic Photon is an absolute beast of a little resin printer that often goes on sale (I wouldn't be surprised if you can get it for sub $300 on Black Friday) that will give amazing detail with little effort/trouble, and the Ender 3 is a very cheap filament printer that seems to preform really reliably for the price (I do not own this machine, so I'm only speaking based on what I've seen others say). What's cool about the 3D printing route is that just about any monster you can think of as a free model available somewhere online, because the TTRPG 3d printing community is so active!
I hope that helps! Best of luck!
EDIT: changed the link for the Anycubic Photon. Looks like it's $260 on the AC website right now. This is a fantastic price for this machine. A newer alternative is the Elegoo Mars. Hearing fantastic things about it for about the same price.
The Ender-3 and Ender-3 Pro are good budget first printers. I would advise to buy the Pro over the standard Ender 3 since it has a Mean Well UL Certified power supply, rather a generic one. If you can afford it.
Recommend to buy it from Amazon for good customer service or Banggood and Aliexpress if you want the best price.
Ender-3: https://www.amazon.com.au/Comgrow-Creality-Ender-Aluminum-220x220x250mm/dp/B07BR3F9N6/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=ender+3&qid=1573525773&sr=8-1
Ender-3 Pro: https://www.amazon.com.au/Comgrow-Creality-Printer-Upgrade-Certified/dp/B07GYRQVYV/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=ender+3+pro&qid=1573525812&sr=8-3
There are other printers in that price range such as the Anycubic i3 Mega, Anet A8 and the Monoprice Select Mini, the Ender 3 is the most popular and easily available in Australia.
> Also wanting to know other than a printer what would I need to start 3d printing. i.e. what sort of computer programs and other periferals
You will need to install a slicer on your computer, which will convert 3D models into instructions for your 3D printer. If you don't want to have your printer plugged into your computer while it is printing, your computer will need to have an sd card slot, if not purchase an adapter.
Highly recommend reading through the Getting Started guide for this subreddit.
Also here is a guide on how to build the Ender 3: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=me8Qrwh907Q
And the Ender 3 Pro: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ibsOYzXduYc
Hope that helps
Probably only a used or clapped out one - from what I'm seeing, the smaller cheapies aren't very good.
You can get an Ender3 around $250 on Amazon without trying hard, and that's a great device.
https://www.amazon.com/Comgrow-Creality-Ender-Aluminum-220x220x250mm/dp/B07BR3F9N6
Not OP but 99% sure it's an Ender 3
https://www.amazon.com/Comgrow-Creality-Ender-Aluminum-220x220x250mm/dp/B07BR3F9N6
Amazon has "prime early access" lightning deal right now on ender 3 with resume print $172.68 shipped.https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07BR3F9N6/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&amp;psc=1
And looks like that lightning deal's sold out.
I use this ADIMlab printer, with Hatchbox PLA. It works fine for what I need it for, but I don't ever get the consistent even layers you have in your pic. I'm still really new to this, though, and so I'm constantly tinkering with slicer settings and hardware adjustments, so maybe I just haven't found the sweet spot yet.
My beautiful wife wants to buy me a kit for my bday, I live on a acreage in Canada so I pretty much am narrowed down to Amazon. I found three kits I like , just wondering if any one could give me some input on which would be the most bang for the buck. I currently own a Anet A8 and in the process of slowly building a Hypercube from scratch, my first build so it's taking a while,. Thanks for the input.
1 - FLSUN Large Size Cube 3D Printers with 260 * 260 * 350mm Large Printing Size,Auto-Leveling System, Heated Bed,Full Gifts,One Roll PLA Filament 1.75mm, Metal Frame CA Stock https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B07J65MM6B/ref=cm_sw_r_other_apa_i_F23CCb114XN6Z
2 - Tevo Tornado 3D Printer Gold Color. Large Printing Size Support Off-line Print. SD Card Reader +Tool Kits + Hotbed + Factory Original Supply and Canadian After-Sale Service (300 * 300 * 400mm) https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B07DFNLRC6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_p33CCbP0VSVXQ
3- ADIMLab 3D Printer Assembled 24V Prusa I3 3D Printing Size 310X310X410 with Heat Bed, Glass, Control Box, MK10 DirectDrive Extruder, PLA, Auto Leveling Upgrade Available https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B07CPQQ57D/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_-33CCb371TENB
The Creality Ender 3 ($230 about) is a GREAT little printer, if you can build it yourself (it's pretty simple!) and produces amazing results for such a low-cost printer. I have one myself and it prints just as well as my over $1000 Lulzbot Mini.
https://www.amazon.com/Official-Creality-3D-Printer-Source/dp/B07D218NX3/ref=sr_1_2_sspa?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIwbmiqdj75AIVeR-tBh3HrQKtEAAYAyAAEgITWfD_BwE&hvadid=295831533020&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=9060440&hvnetw=g&hvpos=1t3&hvqmt=e&hvrand=5423867397037548362&hvtargid=kwd-431075118707&hydadcr=8271_9755811&keywords=creality+ender+3&qid=1569954532&s=industrial&sr=1-2-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEySFdJV01BUUlOVDFNJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwNzMxNjc2MzFHMExXOVdJN1RQUiZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwODA4ODAzMldSNTRQMDZOTzBXQyZ3aWRnZXROYW1lPXNwX2F0ZiZhY3Rpb249Y2xpY2tSZWRpcmVjdCZkb05vdExvZ0NsaWNrPXRydWU=
> anycubic photon
So it turns out this one is on sale on amazon for 300 with an additional $30 off coupon. I just picked it up.
https://www.amazon.com/ANYCUBIC-Assembled-Innovation-Off-line-Printing/dp/B07D6H83VS#
Yeah, when it is not in stock, it wont show on searches. Here you go. Also, there is an elegoo mars facebook group. People will post when they are in stock.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07K2ZHMRF/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_K1knDbM62JQ0F
ELEGOO Mars UV Photocuring LCD 3D Printer with 3.5'' Smart Touch Color Screen Off-line Print 4.72"(L) x 2.68"(W) x 6.1"(H) Printing Size Black Version https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B07K2ZHMRF/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_JXIsDbHTJQRTJ
Here's the list of stuff I got.
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MelodySusie 36W UV Nail Lamp Dryer, Professional UV Gel Nail Polish Curing Light with 3 Timer Setting, Sliding Tray for Manicure Pedicure Gel Polish, UV Resin, Acrylic, Polygel, White
Sold by: MelodySusie Direct
$26.59
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SC Products 4" Rotating Display Stand, Solar Powered, Chrome Finish, by Sunrise Crystal
Sold by: Sunrise Crystal
$12.99
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ELEGOO ABS-Like 3D Printer Rapid Resin LCD UV-Curing Resin 405nm Standard Photopolymer Resin for LCD 3D Printing 1000Gram Grey
Sold by: ELEGOO
$39.99
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ELEGOO Mars UV Photocuring LCD 3D Printer with 3.5'' Smart Touch Color Screen Off-line Print 4.72"(L) x 2.68"(W) x 6.1"(H) Printing Size Black Version
Sold by: ELEGOO
$279.99
Buy it again
Official Creality Ender 3 Pro 3D Printer with Magnetic Build Surface Plate and UL Certified Power Supply Metal DIY Printers 220x220x250MM
https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B07K3SZBHJ
had official in the description? ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
sold by ' Creality 3d direct'
the sidebar may have better info.
> XYZPrinters Da Vinci 1.0
http://www.amazon.com/XYZprinting-Da-Vinci-1-0-Printer/dp/B00H7VEU0G
Hi, Im new to owning a 3D printer but have done several different prints at my college.
I have been doing a lot of researching my self on 3d printing technologies. One of the things Ive noted is dual extrusion vs single extrusion. Also Ive heard a glass bed is very important?
Ive read that dual extrusion can be good for certain applications like printing a structure with two materials, one which is dissolvable . Ive also read that dual extruders can have a tendency to cause a print to fail as the material can cool down in the extruder not being used. This then can cause issues when that printer extruder is used again within the same print as the material on the end does not heat up again properly?
Ive looked at several good bang for the buck printers(on paper)
Please give me as much info as possible. I really don't have any experience with using different printers at all, and am really open to some good internet education. So please comment away :)
The printer I went with was a kit from amazon - learning curve exists, but a fun hobby. http://www.amazon.com/HICTOP-Leveling-Accuracy-Self-assembly-Printing/dp/B015IHMOSK/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1465218885&amp;sr=8-2-spons&amp;keywords=HICTOP+3d+printer&amp;psc=1
Another option would be 3rd party printer service (shapeways) or as some others have suggested, check libraries and maker spaces.
Its a great hobby!
I'm pretty sure companies would love the idea of giving out free copies of CAD software, they can get CSR credits and can get future designers hooked while they are in the cradle. 3d printers are not that expensive anymore. I have seen cheap models for around a 1000 $.
Edit: I would recommend getting in touch with AutoDesk or Dassault (solidworks) directly. If they seem to be dragging their feet. There is a cloud based CAD system called OnShape, all you need their is an account, which if you register as a student they let you do it for free afaik.
Edit 2: Here are the three options I mentioned. Solidworks in my experience is clearly more advanced and can do a whole lot more, but their student registration process seems to be more opaque (at a glance). OnShape would need internet but they seem to be more welcoming of students.
Edit 3 : Here is a cheap 3d printer I found on Amazon US, it seems there are plenty more in this price range.
https://www.amazon.com/FlashForge-3D-Printers-New-Model/dp/B016R9E7J2/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1521359741&amp;sr=8-3&amp;keywords=3d+printer
The file costs would be cheaper that a full set of the minis since there are hundreds of them, but you'd also have to buy a printer which even hobbyist quality would be [~$300](https://www.amazon.com/FlashForge-Finder-Printers-Cloud-connectivity/dp/B016R9E7J2/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=FlashForge+Finder+3D+Printers+with+Cloud%2C+Wi-Fi%2C+USB+cable+and+Flash+drive+connectivity&amp;qid=1555526199&amp;s=industrial&amp;sr=1-1
) plus all the filament, so... if you don't have access to a 3d printer and you aren't planning to print a few hundred of these, it's probably not worth it due to that cost.
I ended up going with the Monoprice Maker Select V2 for ~$330USD. It has a 200x200x180 build volume, does PLA/ABS, and is everything I personally needed.
Personally I think you would be better off getting a Monoprice Maker Select V2, also known as a Wanhao Duplicator i3. It's currently selling for $300 on Amazon, and its frame is made of metal which I think would be sturdier than the acrylic of that printer. It's the same sort of printer style style (i3), but it's not a kit so all you have to do is screw a few pieces together, calibrate, and then get printing.
Here is a link.
Depends on the build area you want, but the monoprice maker select is a good printer to start with. It will print okay from the get go, but with a couple mods (look up z brace mod) you can get it printing very nicely.
The printer itself was about $700, and the filament cost is negligible. $1 of filament, maybe?
Though I could've just printed it on a $330 Monoprice Maker Select, now that I know it's available.
Oh, well, and I used the craft store paints and paint brushes, but I only used a little of that, so maybe $0.50 of paint.
First of all, thanks for the awesome post!
But I have 3 questions about what you wrote on the Monoprice Maker Select V2 and Plus models:
Are you talking about other Amazon sites besides the .com/US site?
Prices are without promotions. Monoprice are often on sale.
$200 Monoprice mini. Small 120mm^3, fast to out grow. Good secondary printer. Would be good if you plan to get a nicer, bigger one in the future.
https://www.amazon.com/Monoprice-Select-Printer-Heated-Filament/dp/B01FL49VZE/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1479528271&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=monoprice+mini
$320-400 Monoprice Maker Select/Wanhao I3. Same machine, monoprice is a rebrand and has a cheaper base price. Larger then the mini at 200mm by 200mm by 180mm. Good machine to start out with. Does have some cheap parts but is easy to work on and there is a large community to help out.
https://www.amazon.com/Monoprice-13860-Maker-Select-Printer/dp/B018GZBC3Y/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1479528290&amp;sr=8-2&amp;keywords=monoprice+mini
$700-800 Prusa I3 MK2. Available in kit form or pre built. High quality machine with parts to match. Same size as the Maker Select. Prusa offers addition upgrades to keep the machine relivenent like the multi-material upgrade that changes the machine from having 1 extruder to 4. If you are able to, this may be the best machine to start with.
http://shop.prusa3d.com/en/3d-printers/59-original-prusa-i3-mk2-kit.html
Edit: added links
We use FDA Compliant PLA for the cookie cutters. It takes a little more work than running to the store, buying a cutter, and washing them. You have to trim the excess plastic off, lightly sand/buff any stray bits, hand wash in warm water, and give them a test run before you can use them. If you're really finicky, you can coat it in polyurethane (but then you have to let it cure for a couple of weeks), though some forums suggest it's unnecessary since it doesn't come in contact with food as long as something like a drinking glass.
Still worth it, though! I was spending ~$7 each for 3D printed cutters from other sites. While I'll still order from them for their adorable designs, it's really nice that his hobby had cheapen mine a bit.
He's enjoying his 3D printer. He ordered this one. Reviews said there were some issues with it that could easily be fixed, but after attempting to fix them, he found the manufacturer had already fixed them. Something or other about needing a piece installed to fix a temperature issue.
Last night he printed the parts to make my son an enderdragon toy from Minecraft. Now my son wants an enderdragon cookie cutter to go with it.
You can see the Amazon Monoprice Maker Select V2 price history here. The price does fluctuate, but hasn't a lot since November of last year.
Camel Camel Camel is a handy website.
Some from Amazon:
MP Mini for $189 - https://www.amazon.com/Monoprice-Select-Printer-Heated-Filament/dp/B01FL49VZE
CoLiDo kit $225 - https://www.amazon.com/CoLiDo-DIY-Printer-Build-Size/dp/B01AT4ODYA
Lulzbots stuff:
Taz 5 $550 off - https://www.amazon.com/LulzBot-TAZ-Desktop-Printer-Nozzle/dp/B01143UJK2
Taz 6 $250 off - https://www.amazon.com/LulzBot-TAZ-6-3D-Printer/dp/B01DLU3M3M
Robo3D R1 for $599 - https://www.amazon.com/ROBO-3D-10x9x8-Inch-Printer-A1-0002-000/dp/B0142PHFVU
Sindoh DP200 3DWOX for $1,001 - https://www.amazon.com/Sindohs-DP200-3DWOX-3D-Printer/dp/B017IZBFB2
XYZ: Way too much stuff to list all, but looks like everything is on sale.
Mini $269 - https://www.amazon.com/XYZprinting-Vinci-mini-3D-Printer/dp/B01IXVXV9Y
Minimaker $199 - https://www.amazon.com/XYZprinting-Vinci-miniMaker-3D-Printer/dp/B01EWGJAS0
Edit - Found some more:
Qidi printer $50 off
https://www.amazon.com/TECHNOLOGY-3DP-QDA16-01-Extruder-Structure-Filaments/dp/B01D8M32LU
AIO Robotics Zeus $375 (?) off
https://www.amazon.com/AIO-Robotics-Zeus-All-Printer/dp/B00FXBFP24
Got into 3D Printing a few weeks ago (I blame /u/delta3dstudios) and picked up a Monoprice Select Mini v2 from Amazon. It has a few limitations but for a cheap 3D Printer it's an excellent beginner one. It prints right out of the box with just a bed adjustment and supports PLA and ABS filaments (I have a bunch from 3D Solutech in the blue boxes). I printed a new extruder and now can print TPU and other soft filaments. I think I've put about 30/35 hours of solid printing since I've picked it up. I've also setup OctoPrint, a camera for recording and some additional automation.
I don't know how many times I sat and watched the thing print chilling with my Solo II losing track of the time. I'm starting to outgrow it already, wanting to print bigger things. I'm currently building out my shed, will probably upgrade to a model that does multi-color/filament with a bigger bed afterwords. Already I've printed mounts for my telematics/dashcam system, a bunch of random parts and all kinds of neat little gadgets.
What a time to be alive. Now where's my damn flying car!?
Edit: Arizer Solo II w/Doc Brown in front of the 3D printer (if you missed them) and the Grasshopper is on the white laptop.
3d printer for $220
lathe for $130
It's not something that requires a second mortgage...
MP Select Mini is much better.
Amazon warehouse has the V1 for $180:
https://www.amazon.com/Monoprice-Select-Printer-Heated-Filament/dp/B01FL49VZE/ref=sr_1_1?m=A2L77EE7U53NWQ&amp;s=warehouse-deals&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1495746568&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=mp+select+mini
The Monoprice Select Mini is around $200, and a 1kg spool of PLA is $20-30 (that will print around 375 standard size chess pieces). It's a really great starting 3D printer, at a great price, for someone that is trying to learn what all the steps are and if they are comfortable with the effort that goes into the hobby. It's primary 'con' is that it has a smaller print area than many other printers, so the things you can print are limited to 120mm^3 (without further modifications).
Monoprice Select Mini 3D Printer with Heated Build Plate, Includes Micro SD Card and Sample PLA Filament - 115365 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01FL49VZE/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apip_VHFn3TI1ZXX8F
MP Select Mini v1 is on sale on Amazon.ca for $231 after 101$ off. Just bought one! Ends in 5h40m.
I didn't see any filament deals while I was browsing.
Been waffling between that or the Maker Select V2 but I was leaning toward the mini because of the price and less required additional cost mods. Saving up for an SLA but need to tide myself over.
Try the maker mini I love mine.
Amazon
For those with Amazon Prime... $189 w/ prime shipping. Monoprice Select Mini 3D Printer https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01FL49VZE/ref=cm_sw_r_other_apa_cNioyb4GMC9MQ
I have the Monoprice Select Mini and is around $220 here in the US. I believe this is the 2nd generation of this printer too, with a color LCD. It's a very nice little printer. Only major problem is that it has a smaller bed than most printers out there so, for instance, I can't print a case for my iPhone 7 Plus or something too big for my Nintendo Switch. However, this little printer is nice because it came pre-assembled right out of the box and was extremely easy to get printing. Whereas, my Anet A8, which is a Prusa i3 clone, has a bigger bed but was extremely difficult for me, as a newbie, to get going. I actually never got that one going and making decent prints.
Whereas you can see that I get pretty decent prints out of this little machine. Took me around 12 hours in total to print both parts of this on this printer.
You can get one yourself for a couple hundred bucks if you're interested. Mono select mini is a good cheap one. Free slicing programs too like cura and big libraries of free files on places like thingiverse and all you need is a few YouTube videos to figure out how to print. It's a lot of fun and quite useful too.
Don't buy off Gearbest, ever. Try AliExpress or if you're really worried go for Amazon
As far as Amazon goes, I recommend this one from HICTOP https://www.amazon.com/HICTOP-Creality-Printer-Aluminum-300x300x400mm/dp/B06XSF5MGT/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1505501413&amp;sr=8-3&amp;keywords=creality+cr-10
Or if you want slightly slower shipping and 100% guaranteed from Creality, heres this one: https://www.amazon.com/Creality-CR-10-3D-Aluminum-High-precisio/dp/B0716C9RZG/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1505501413&amp;sr=8-4&amp;keywords=creality+cr-10
Paying someone to do the full set will definitely run you more than the cost of this printer. It's the printer I have. It's a bit finnicky, but the price is right, and it prints well enough for me! I'd also highly recommend getting a glass bed for it. It's stupid easy to install the glass bed (you just lower the normal bed and clip the glass to it with binder clips), and it makes the prints come loose soooo much easier. You can also have a hardware store cut the glass for you and it will be a bit cheaper than that Amazon link.
I will say, though: I only recommend buying a 3D printer if you're willing to devote some time to it. It's not like an InkJet where you plug it in and it just works. It takes calibration, and learning which settings work best. You'll have to do some research to get the best quality for your prints.
Seriously love this guy, and it wont break the bank.
Have a look at the Da Vinci 1.0, preordering open on Amazon now, for a suggested price of $499.
It's also in stock and shipping via Amazon Prime right now - there's a few reviews already.
Awaiting to see if you can bypass the cartridge or not. 7.8" x 7.8" x 7.8", heated bed, auto leveling, nice enclosure, etc is a pretty good deal for $499. Too bad they had to implement the filament cartridge. I'd otherwise be ordering one in a heartbeat I think.
not with that attutude
Don't purchase a Delta for your first printer - they're far more hassle than worth. For 900USD, I'd recommend the Flashforge Creator Pro. A replicator 2 clone that's built great, pretty much plug and play, comes with filament. Has to be set up with something like Sli3r or Cura but it's not very difficult and there is a great tutorial here.
i've used it before (with PLA) and the enclosure / heated build plate do great things for the quality of the print, fairly good build volume and top rated on 3dprinthubs.
The Flashforge Creator Pro and similar machines (they're all clones of the Replicator One dual) may do the trick. Nowadays they come with sides, front doors, and top covers so they're relatively cat safe. The Blessed Cat here recognizes the "filament loading" sound and desperately wants to catch that mysterious noodle thingie but so far she's had no luck.
They don't have so-called autoleveling, which is fine by me. The build platforms are stable enough that once you get the trick of leveling (AKA tramming) the bed to be flat with respect to the plane of the nozzle travel then it's usually good for a long time without needed to be tweaked.
They print PETG just fine, insofar as PETG ever prints "fine." It can be fussy but it's awesome when dialed in right. The bracket on the right, to replace the original swing arm lamp bracket, is done in PETG and is holding up great.
Yeah, I printed the pink divider with a Flashforge Creator Pro.
Flash Forge pro. I hear it has great support, but I've never needed to use it. Great printer
I thought about a Lulzbot for a long time, but ended up going for the Forge. Enclosed so its easier to print ABS, smaller build space, but I dont mind that with what I do with it.
Thanks! I'd not heard of that model. Someone else recommended Flashforge 3d (http://www.amazon.com/FlashForge-Structure-Optimized-Platform-Extruder/dp/B00I8NM6JO/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1449683425&amp;sr=8-5&amp;keywords=ultimaker+3d+printer) any comparison.. or is the Ultimaker 2go that much better.
Casting would allow me to use different materials, adjust the painting, weigh them correctly..
WOOD FILL?? Oh my. That IS interesting.
Flash Forge Creator Pro. I had a lot of problems with it out of the box with clogging in the nozzles and things sticking to the build plate. After adding a metal hotend and magnetic build plate it has worked amazingly with no issues. I see the magnetic build plate is out of stock, so not sure where you can get those now, but being able to just flex the plate and have pieces pop right off is great.
It is the Hictop 3DP12, the Amazon price is a little higher now.
https://www.amazon.com/HICTOP-Leveling-Self-assembly-Size-Filament-included/dp/B015IHMOSK/ref=sr_1_2/168-6285419-8329745?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1479876595&amp;sr=8-2&amp;keywords=hictop+auto+level
I noticed that Amazon reviews sometimes mix different models together so they do not always reflect the current model.
Haha! yea so I printed this with a raft after messing around with Cura a bit just to see how it would print. I plan on printing another without a raft.
Yea sorry about that I goofed on submitting:
Printer: Hictop Prusa I3 DIY Kit
I have a Flashforge Finder and I highly recommend it. It's right at $500. It's incredibly user friendly compared to a kit. There's almost no setup and fiddling, it prints well out of the box. The software is good, the touch screen interface is cool, and it's been reliable.
https://www.amazon.com/FlashForge-3D-Printers-New-Model/dp/B016R9E7J2
I'm looking at this model as a first machine: https://www.amazon.com/FlashForge-3D-Printers-New-Model/dp/B016R9E7J2/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1475269581&amp;sr=8-4&amp;keywords=flash+forge
Still need to do more research and raise funds, but I think this may be my starting point. I work business and residential IT work and I'm getting questions about 3D printing more and more. I can see where things are going, might as well get my feet wet!
Thanks for the great question! I'll answer the way my mother always answer my long emails...
Country: USA
Budget: $400-$500
ok so I had the Monoprice Maker Select and it just conked out on me. So I'm looking to get a replacement but my budget is limited as I didn't expect to have to replace it. I know for a fact I want something easier to level. I hated leveling the bed. SO far I have it narrowed down to a few choices:
Flashforge Finder - Pros: Guided Leveling. Cons: Small build area.
Da Vinci Mini - Pros: Super cheap, Auto-Leveling. Cons: SMall build area (though slightly larger than the flashforge.)
Da Vinci Pro - Pros: Guided Leveling, Large build area, can use multiple different types of filaments. Cons: None that I can see.
PowerSpec 3D Pro 2 - Pros: Dual extrusion, Fully enclosed, medium sized build area, good with flexible filament. Cons: Manual Leveling. I don't know anything about this one, only that it is a rebranded Flashforge Creator Pro.
Before I make the purchase I would like to get some opinions from some people that have or had these printers. If you know of a better suggestion feel free to post it. If you have reasons why these are crap, etc.
Fortunately, you don't have to spend much nowadays for a really good 3D printer. The first one I bought was $2200 a few years ago. Now you can get that same quality for about $300. I highly recommend something like the Flashforge Finder, but there are several options that are very similar in quality and price.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B016R9E7J2/
From what I've seen online, on forums, on YouTube, etc: the Micro3D is not a good buy. Like others have said its hit or miss. They're a Kickstarter company with flashy marketing and a low cost/low quality machine. I'd recommend watching as many YouTube reviews as possible before making that decision.
On the other hand, Monoprice printers have great ratings and reviews for similar prices. They have larger diameter linear rods and a stiffer construction.
EDIT: https://www.amazon.com/Monoprice-13860-Maker-Select-Printer/dp/B018GZBC3Y/ref=sr_1_6?s=industrial&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1483769546&amp;sr=1-6&amp;keywords=3d+printer
Hi. New to 3d Printing.
I mainly want to learn and make random Star Wars and Halo stuff for my kids.
I was looking at this one.
https://smile.amazon.com/Monoprice-Maker-Select-3D-Printer/dp/B018GZBC3Y/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1509638586&amp;sr=8-1-spons&amp;keywords=Monoprice+Maker+Select+v2&amp;psc=1
I would like it to be no more than $400 (that is pushing it since the wife is 3/4 onboard).
Thank you for your time and advice.
I found this one on amazon I think it's from the right people and It's the cheapest one I could find
http://www.amazon.com/Monoprice-113860-Select-Printer-Filament/dp/B018GZBC3Y?ie=UTF8&amp;psc=1&amp;redirect=true&amp;ref_=ox_sc_sfl_title_3&amp;smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER
At least prices have dropped. Like these. Considering even basic machines used to be at least $1,000 US only a few years ago, this is an improvement. The $350 version is cheaper on Amazon.
You can save even more by building from components.
Plastic is relatively inexpensive if you buy from Micro Center (again assuming USA)--$17 after taxes per 1kg roll.
It's certainly not the cheapest hobby, but like most technologies, prices tend to go down while quality goes up.
Essentially, the biggests sacrifices you make at the lower end are lack of a heated bed and smaller build volumes.
/r/3dprinting can help you get started.
https://www.amazon.com/Monoprice-113860-Select-Printer-Filament/dp/B018GZBC3Y
It came out a little messy in some spots, but I was honestly impressed with the quality this thing can put out - it's on par with some $1500+ printers after a little tweaking.
This was printed on a Monoprice Maker Select. It's currently at $350, but it's not uncommon to see it drop to nearly $300. It's probably the best bang for your buck as far as printers go, and it's definitely one of the cheapest out there. Monoprice also makes the Maker Select Mini for $220 that's a little simpler and has a smaller build plate.
Shameless plug: if you want to get something printed/see what this one can do, you should use my hub at 3DHubs and let me buy more filament! It's cheap, and if you tell me you're from reddit I'll give you $2 off!
edit: here's the link to the model
Yes. I have 2. In my pic the one on the left was $800 and the one on the right was $300. They both print at the same quality. This one works for a lot of people. https://www.amazon.com/Monoprice-13860-Maker-Select-Printer/dp/B018GZBC3Y/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1496349955&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=maker+select+monoprice
I just got a Monoprice Maker Select v2 about a week ago. It's working really well so far. Only $300 on Amazon, has a nice large print area, and a heated plate. If you're looking to get into 3D printing, this seems like a great one to get. Seems to be the best bang for your buck. And it's a popular printer so there's a large online community surrounding it for support.
Link: Monoprice Maker Select 3D Printer v2 – (113860) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B018GZBC3Y/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_PUSCzbHHJ07EC
Either the monoprice maker select or the monoprice select mini
Remember you'll also need to spend money on plastic regularly so take that into account with your budget.
Monoprice MS V2 I just got mine and i love it
The Monoprice maker select v2(.1?) Is a little over $300 on Amazon, but other than that, it fits all of your other needs. It uses standard metric screws and such, so fixing and modding the printer is easy. It's also has a respectable build volume of 200mm^2 and a height of 180mm, which is nice to have. It comes mostly assembled: you just need to use 4 included screws to attatch the gantry to the base and 2 more to attach the filament holder. It took me no time at all to start a test print. I'm coming up on six months with my printer now, and it hasn't given out on me once. For the best prints, you'll want to do some mods, but only the absolutely necessary MOSFET mod requires non-printed hardware that isn't just screws and nuts (or the standard M8 threaded rod used in AzzA's Z-brace mod).
Tl;dr: Monoprice Maker Select v2 on Amazon, order a MOSFET to go with it, 10/10 IGN
There's either kit or assembled printers. I bought this off amazon, it really just requires you to screw the base and Z axis together and calibrate (which you'll always have to do on a printer) and you're basically all set. I would suggest seeing if amazon, wanhao, or monoprice deliver to where you are without costing an arm and a leg, and go that route.
Amazon has the Maker Select v2 on sale for $286 with free Prime shipping today.
https://www.amazon.com/Monoprice-13860-Maker-Select-Printer/dp/B018GZBC3Y
Monoprice 13860 Maker Select 3d Printer V2 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B018GZBC3Y/ref=cm_sw_r_other_apa_oVLkybMZSNHRH
I'm Thinking About Purchasing A Monoprice Select V2 At Amazon At Black Friday/Cyber Monday But Don't Know In Wich One I Can Get The Best Deal So Want To Know What You Guys Think About That Based On Your Experiences In Previous Years. Thanks.
from the black friday thread, deal is done but you can still get it here:
For the Canadians looking for a deal, Amazon.ca has the Monoprice Maker Select for a good price at $398 CAD with free shipping. Ships from Amazon's Toronto warehouse so you won't have to worry about duty. https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B018GZBC3Y/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&amp;psc=1 - JeffDM
The Monoprice Mini does not have a heated bed, and does not have a dedicated part cooling fan. This limits you to printing PLA only, and quality will suffer a bit due to the lack of a fan.
The fan is a pretty easy upgrade, heated bed a bit more work. For only around $50 more, you can get the regular Maker Select which does not have these limitations and has a much larger build area. It has pretty good reviews.
As for the Prusa, yeah it's pretty damn awesome. Print quality will be better, but more importantly, they're just damn reliable and don't require much work to keep them running. I'm not saying $250 printers are bad, but they do generally require some extra time tinkering, so be prepared for that.
Looks like Monoprice just pulled the majority of their printers from Amazon, but if their historical pricing is any indication, ~250 is the lowest it has ever gone down to:
https://camelcamelcamel.com/Monoprice-Maker-Select-3D-Printer/product/B018GZBC3Y?context=browse
Any chance you could share the line?
I bought my maker select used from Amazon Warehouse. I got it for $280 when they were going for about $350 new. The stock fake buildtak surface had some gouges on the perimeter that didn't affect any of the printing I did in the center, and the print removal tool had a bunch of dents in it. Other than that, everything was fine.
http://camelcamelcamel.com/Monoprice-13860-Maker-Select-Printer/product/B018GZBC3Y
The new price has since skyrocketed for some reason, and they don't have any used ones.
If you can get it from a retailer with a decent return policy (will let you return it for free after being able to set it up and inspect it), do it.
But I agree with the others that caution you about buying a used printer on ebay that might not have a favorable return policy.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01D8M32LU/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_tgCGybQQN4XNJ
Its an excellent printer. I did a lot of research before buying. Comes with 2 reels of filament, and video manuals.
This is a pretty good flashforge creator pro clone. My only gripe with this printer is that leveling can be a pain in the ass sometimes.
i3s can also be modded to have multiple extruders, or use multiple filaments in one hot end (although the former adds a good amount of time to the final print if the materials have different melting points).
https://www.amazon.ca/QIDI-TECHNOLOGY-3DP-QDA16-01-Structure-Filaments/dp/B01D8M32LU/ref=sr_1_3?crid=26T35QREUTSS6&keywords=qidi+technology+3d+printer&qid=1564285583&s=hi&sprefix=QIDI+TECHNOLOGY+%2Ctools%2C183&sr=8-3 I bought this one with part of my tax return, it works pretty well, but it does take some experimenting with the default settings to get higher quality prints. If you do get a 3d printer just remember, a slower print means more detail and less chance of failure.
Just a heads up, there is a printer made by a company called Qidi Tech that is literally the exact same printer as the one linked, except a few hundred dollars cheaper.
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(https://www.amazon.com/TECHNOLOGY-3DP-QDA16-01-Extruder-Structure-Filaments/dp/B01D8M32LU/ref=sr_1_10?s=industrial&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1499831233&amp;sr=1-10&amp;keywords=3d+printer)
Look into the Qidi Tech. It's practically the same printer, is positively reviewed and is $200 cheaper. It also has a $50 off coupon today so you can get the whole thing for $650.
https://www.amazon.com/TECHNOLOGY-3DP-QDA16-01-Extruder-Structure-Filaments/dp/B01D8M32LU/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1480346363&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=qidi+tech
I have been through 7 different 3d Printers. 2 at work and this is my 5th at home.
This is a nice starter printer: http://www.monoprice.com/product?p_id=15365
Here is the upgrade: http://www.monoprice.com/product?p_id=15711
And this is my current printer: https://www.amazon.com/TECHNOLOGY-3DP-QDA16-01-Extruder-Structure-Filaments/dp/B01D8M32LU
No matter what you spend, plan on maintenance, modification and repairs. I have had all of my machines apart enough that I can probably put them back together blind folded.
I was in the same position around three months ago.... Previous to purchasing my first 3d printer, I was exposed to the world of 3D printing through my school's 3D printing lab. Due to my exposure to higher end printers ($3,500 +), previous to buying my own cheapish 3D printer, I was able to have a sense as to what a good, ok, and bad print looks and feels like. After doing some reserch on some higher and lower end 3d printer kits, I quickly learned that when it comes to purchasing a 3D printer, you can only buy a printer with 2 out of these three qualities: economical, large build volume, high quality. I decided that I wanted a printer with a largish 3d printing volume that was on the economical side (less than $450). When I made this decision I understood that I since I was getting an economical 3D printer with a largish build plate I was sacrificing not having a quality 3D printer.
I ended up purchasing a Prusa clone; the "Hictop Prusa i3" to be exact. Price: $319. https://www.amazon.com/Arrival-HICTOP-Filament-Self-assembly-Printing/dp/B01ERDWSFU/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1483904107&amp;sr=8-1-spons&amp;keywords=hictop+prusa+i3&amp;psc=1
After buying the printer, I told myself that worst case scenario I'd easily be able to get rid of it (and make a small profit) by selling it on "Craigslist" or "Let Go" for a slightly higher price than what I bought it for since I would've sold the printer pre-assembled. (The assembly process is actually not that hard at all... Took me less than 5 hours)
After the printer kit arrived, I spent a few hours a day over a weekend building it. After two days, and some youtube help, the printer was up and running near flawlessly. To my surprise, I was getting incredible prints on both PLA and ABS(the printer has a hot bed). After about a week of printing and tuning the printer (which is not hard at all), I was getting better prints than what my school's top printer was producing. All in all, I am now extremely satisfied with my purchase. I understand that I don't have the best 3D printer on the market, but I know that I have a printer that is worth a lot more than what I paid for it. (With some DIY upgrades like a printing enclosure you can step up the build quality even more.)
Looking back, the only thing I would have maybe done differently would have been spending like $30 more and buying the aluminum version. I doubt that the quality would be any better than the acrylic version I have, but it would've been easier and less scary to build/ carry around. (the acrylic frame can break if you way over tighten a part during the assembly process). Also, if you end up buying this printer, or another clone like it, I would strongly suggest buying it off a trusted website like Amazon. The seller of my printer was extremely responsive and sent me a few parts I thought were slightly damaged (but still totally still usable).
You didn't; Monoprice Select Mini
I got it for $180 on sale, normal is $220. Overall it's a great starter, but if you're willing to wait the Tiko is looking very promising.
https://www.amazon.com/Monoprice-Select-Printer-Heated-Filament/dp/B01FL49VZE/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1483837489&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=mp+select+mini
Do you know if I'd be able to use this: Monoprice Select Mini 3D Printer with Heated Build Plate, Includes Micro SD Card and Sample PLA Filament - 115365 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01FL49VZE/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_D5cBybZRTE4BT
Is this v2 different than the "Monoprice Select Mini 3D Printer with Heated Build Plate, Includes Micro SD Card and Sample PLA Filament - 115365" on amazon?
Shipping is much more pleasant on Amazon, but if they aren't the same (v2?) then I'll patiently wait for the slow boat.
https://www.amazon.com/Monoprice-Select-Printer-Heated-Filament/dp/B01FL49VZE/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1495824979
I have this printer and have been very impressed with it. there is a large Reddit community for it and it is pretty cheap. Really nice quality too full metal construction.
https://www.amazon.com/Monoprice-Select-Printer-Heated-Filament/dp/B01FL49VZE/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1486656173&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=select+mini
Don't get me wrong, it's certainly a tinkerers hobby and has a somewhat steep leaning curve, unless you want to buy a 5k ready to go printer... but all of what I listed usually comes in preset software profiles. So you're not starting from scratch by any means. The settings above are just tweaks based off the defaults that I found worked best for my printer with this particular dickbutt model. I've bought 3 printers, and all of them printed decent quality out of the box with no modifications, so it really depends on how much you want to perfect a print when it comes down to settings.
If you're at all interested in getting into the hobby, this is the one I started with, and even though I have a printer with a foot squared printing area, I still use it all the time: https://www.amazon.com/Monoprice-Select-Printer-Heated-Filament/dp/B01FL49VZE
imprimanta 3d? un magazin romanesc care se ocupa de imprimate si "consumabile" ? am gasit pe amazon ceva
Hi there! I'm looking to explore 3D printing, because it interests me. I'd be a hobbyist. Maybe make youtube videos out for fun or something like that. The biggest thing to me is that I don't have an engineering background, so friendly, obvious, accessible interface is the single most important thing to me.
Let me put it this way, affordable is a plus to me, but I'm willing to give on price if it buys me a printer that's easier for me to use as an amateur. Let me says this . . . NO MORE than a thousand.
Printing trinkets, maybe models. I don't have any intention of making parts for heavy use.
Must be assembled. Building one sounds terrible to me.
Yes.
Just to be clear, I've got one in mind. But there's no way for me to really grasp the range of options without using one.
I was looking at the:
Monoprice Select Mini 3D Printer
It's this one on Amazon. Feedback?
$220 printer with great reviews
Not OP, but something like this can be done by even a beginners 3d printer using PLA filament (the most common type of filament). A single D&D miniature costs anywhere from $0.05 to $0.15 on average in my experience. The tiles would be around the same, just depends on how much infill you use on them to make them more solid.
EDIT: Check out http://fatdragongames.proboards.com/thread/3340/started-3d-printing . These guys are great, though I recommend a http://www.prusa3d.com/ as the best printer. They estimate an average wall section costs $0.45, so a bit more than I'd originally guessed.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01FL49VZE/
There's a review with a red and black robot that you'll want to look at. Seems to be a great printer for only costing $200.
Here's the link https://www.amazon.com/Monoprice-Select-Printer-Heated-Filament/dp/B01FL49VZE/
I don't own it(yet) but the Monoprice Select Mini has gotten rave reviews for it's price/performance ratio. I hope to be an owner soon.
OK - the 1st one lists itself as a CR-10 S5, which has a 500x600x500 build area. What is listed is the base CR-10 with a 300x300x400 build area. It's also NOT the "S" version which has lots of upgrades: mainly a filament sensor, a second motor for the z axis and has a Atmega 2560 instead of Atmega 1280 for the controller board.
The 2nd one lists itself as a base CR-10 and by all appearances seems to be one.
Seeing how a CR-10 sells for $499 on Amazon, this seems to be a good deal. You'd have to look at the eBay vendor's feedback to see if they are delivering what they advertise. It seems like the $400 price isn't out of the range of what they cost coming straight from China, but is on the low end so be careful.
Honestly, I'd strongly recommend getting the CR-10S as they upgrades, especially the board, are well worth it. They sell on Amazon for $599 https://www.amazon.com/HICTOP-Printer-Filament-Monitor-300x300x400mm/dp/B074QLQSQV and the Hictop is a solid build as far as CR10S go. You cold probably find a better deal on one from overseas.
If that price is too steep for you, and you are OK with a smaller bed size the Monoprice Select Mini is another good starter printer. For $220 you get a heck of a lot of printer: https://www.amazon.com/Monoprice-Select-Printer-Heated-Filament/dp/B01FL49VZE
I bought a Monoprice Select Mini last week, and it's currently just under $200 (I could have saved $25 if I waited until today) and I've been pretty happy with it. The build area is a 120mm (4.7") cube, so should be fine for your small projects. It ships almost fully calibrated; all I needed to do was adjust the height of the build plate.
It can print via either USB or MicroSD (card included, but no adapter). The recommended slicer is Cura, a version of which comes on the MicroSD card or can be downloaded for free.
I've had a few problems, but I attribute most of them to my inexperience with settings and build surfaces rather than to the printer itself. My only issue with the printer is that it's controlled by a button/wheel combination that's awkward to use.
So long as the 120mm size isn't too small for your paintball projects, I'd recommend it. Though admittedly it's the only 3D printer I've used, so I don't know how it compares to others.
This is the printer I own:
https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B01FL49VZE/
It's very affordable and prints with really impressive detail.
The downsides would be that it's not very fast, the build size isn't huge, and it does almost require some modifications in order to prolong its life, but I've had almost no issues with it in the 8 months I've had it. It's definitely a great starter printer if you're looking to get into it!
Amazon, last week.
As far as I can tell, there isn't an X or Y move command.
I just have the stock one right now - I haven't looked into modding at all so far. Here's the amazon link for my version. Apparently it's the second release?
It's been a while since I've done any in depth reading, so I might be missing some options.
The prusa i3 mk3 is great if you're willing to spend $750. The mk2 is also quite good at $600. Going lower yet, the wanhao duplicator i3 seems to work well, and it's about $300 or so (there's a monoprice-badged version that's often a little cheaper).
Below $1000 you're going to have to do a little tinkering and calibrating to get things to work well, so be warned. I personally find that enjoyable, but your milage may vary.
If you're less into tinkering I recommend buying on Amazon, just in case you feel the need to return it. https://www.amazon.com/Monoprice-Touchscreen-Filament-Preloaded-Printable/dp/B01JBEF3T8/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1539127110&amp;sr=8-3&amp;keywords=wanhao+i3+plus
Also, do check out the 3d printing subreddit.
Problem is the plus on amazon.ca is selling for $590 new, or $460 refurbished.
https://www.amazon.ca/Monoprice-Maker-Select-Plus-Printer/dp/B01JBEF3T8/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1520567077&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=maker+select+plus
In contrast, as I said above, the V2 is $450 new, $390 refurb.
I am well aware of the benefit of the plus, but that a huge rise. At that point I'm almost better off saving for a prusa. Or getting a V2 and modding it.
Or probably driving to the states and having the plus shipped from there.
It sucks, there are really no good deals in canada, other than the mini, which I can regularly get for $250 and sometimes $200CAD new from amazon.ca.
But while it's fine for 95% of my print projects, why would I buy a printer if I can't do that last 5%?
It's very frustrating.
Do they not already have the Maker Select Plus?
Edit: Monoprice Maker Select Plus 3D Printer https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01JBEF3T8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_-c7kyb1BE3A7H
Budget: $400
Country: USA
Kit: I know nothing about this kind of thing, so if there's good instructions and easy for a beginner to figure out, I'm ok with a kit. But preassembled would be better.
Usage: Intro to 3d printing. I want to be able to print some interesting things, maybe for use with some raspberry pi projects
Concerns: As I said, I know nothing about this. This is my first foray, so I'd hope for something that is easy to use out of the box, without the need for modding right away, is reliable, so I won't need to troubleshoot too much, and has a good community around it, in case I do need to troubleshoot.
I've heard good things about the Monoprice Maker Select Plus. There's a promo code right now that I could get this printer for $299 from monoprice, but I've also read that monoprice has awful support, and that if I need to RMA, or if I just want a refund, I'm basically out of luck. If I buy from Amazon, I know I'll be able to return it within 30 days if something is wrong, but I'll also have to spend more money.
https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B06XSF5MGT/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&amp;psc=1
This Amazon listing is the Prusa printer I bought. Like I said, everything prints great, but I have to recalibrate every print.
This will print it and can be bought for less than $200
$60 even here!
Ender 3 is fantastic and relatively cheap but if you’re on a really tight budget you could go with the Monoprice Select Mini v2 but you’ll have to use a version of the files modified to fit.
This one is close. $220 and should be pretty familiar.
Monoprice Select Mini
https://www.amazon.com/Monoprice-Select-Printer-Heated-Filament/dp/B073ZLSMFT/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1527629374&amp;sr=8-1-spons&amp;keywords=monoprice+3d+printer&amp;psc=1
ANYCUBIC Photon lightning deal in Canada
https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B078N2TSYS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_vvJlDbHNJPGSP
If the main use will be miniatures, I think the Photon is the way to go. It is currently $320 on Amazon, which is a great price. I make miniature figures and bits and have had the chance to compare my photon prints to stuff from mid-range filament printers, and no one has denied that the resin prints look way better on small scale stuff.
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I was worried about the talk about the bad smell, messy processing, etc....but I started with the photon and never looked back. Smell has been a non-issue in my experience and the post-processing isn't problematic or messy after a bit of practice.
The one I got is the Anycubic Photon which from what I could figure is the cheapest functional one that doesn't have reliability issues like leakage (and trust me, the last thing you ever want is the resin leaking, the stuff is horrible if it ever gets anywhere it shouldn't be).
Unlike an FDM you also have to think about ventilation. I printed a 4-inch duct adapter for the printer and got a cheap inline duct fan just so I could vent all the fumes outside. But for what it's worth it has been a lot easier to maintain and get started than any FDM printer I've used, at the cost of more hassle with post-processing and cleaning.
The stats on that machine aren't anything better than what other manufacturers offer. My suggestion? Get either the Anycubic Photon or the Moai.
https://www.amazon.com/ANYCUBIC-Assembled-Innovation-Off-line-Printing/dp/B078N2TSYS
$450 off Amazon with the instant coupon.
or
https://www.matterhackers.com/store/l/peopoly-moai-laser-sla-3d-printer-fully-assembled/sk/M2513KLL
They sell a fully assembled version or the unassembled version MUCH cheaper.
Both of these systems have a large and active community. Both can use a wide variety of resins as well. The Moai has a bigger build plate and should mechanically last longer. Both will require you to replace the FEP film in the Vat. Which I managed to buy two square feet of it from McMaster Carr for $30 shipped. Both will print to the level of detail you need. The print files on the Moai are Gcode and therefore can use open source slucing software, the photon will have to be sliced in their program but prepping can be done elsewhere. The Moai will be slower to print because it uses a laser/galvo vs the Photon's LCD DLP.
I own two machines one of which is a Photon. I plan on purchasing the Moai 200 when it comes out this month as well. If there is anything else I can answer for you just ask!
If you want to print things that small and detailed, you’re going to want to go with a DLP or SLA printer. They use liquid resins instead of a thermoplastic. Something like an Anycubic Photon, a Sparkmaker FHD, a PrusaSL1 (if your willing to wait a few months), or if you have a bigger budget, a Form 2.
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The Ender 3 is $250. The Anycubic Photon is out there for $450 if you want higher quality for more trouble and messier process.
Welcome to the hobby. I like to use Hatchbox PLA. Your gonna want to check out r/PrintedMinis r/3Dprinting and I like 3D Printed Tabletop.
I started with the Anycubic Photon. Aside from being fairly cheap, I found it pretty easy to use. I have, however, noticed a tendency for it to unlevel far more often then it claims. I level it every 2-3 prints, but the process only takes a couple minutes.
I also found this video enlightening and it inspired me to be sure I got a little bit of extra equipment.
Anycubic Photon down to $339.49 CAD on Amazon Canada
And $439.99 for the S.
And I just pulled the trigger on one!
It's back at $299 ($339 with a $40 coupon) if you hurry.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B078N2TSYS/ref=ox_sc_saved_title_1?smid=A1A5FQE7R5RISB&amp;psc=1
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B078N2TSYS/ref=ox_sc_sfl_title_3?ie=UTF8&amp;psc=1&amp;smid=A1A5FQE7R5RISB
This is the first one I got and cost is all relative, for me the 500USD I paid was cheap for what it did. Build one warhammer army and break even on cost. However yes some of them are very expensive.
First off, check out the Wiki:
https://www.reddit.com/r/3Dprinting/wiki/index
https://www.reddit.com/r/3Dprinting/wiki/gettingstarted#wiki_what_printer_to_get
https://www.reddit.com/r/3Dprinting/comments/ckjcu6/purchase_advice_megathread_what_to_buy_who_to_buy/
The only one I have personal experience with is a Wanhao Duplicator i3. It's fine for what I paid for it three years ago, but there are better options available today.
I'm posting links from Amazon below because I'm lazy. You can probably shave off $20 or more if you do some bargain hunting. Beware of shady dealers though -- some will give you opened/used stuff, so check the reviews.
The consensus here for the best quality bottom-dollar printer seems to be the Ender 3 at around $230:
https://www.amazon.com/Comgrow-Creality-Ender-Aluminum-220x220x250mm/dp/B07BR3F9N6
The Monoprice Mini is supposed to be good too, but I would find the limited build volume annoying.
The cheapest one I would personally consider buying today is the Ender 5 at around $350. I like printers that are designed so the print bed doesn't have to shuttle the whole print back and forth with every movement in the y direction -- in general, you can get high quality prints at faster print speeds if the print bed is only moving slowly in the z direction and the hotend does all the jerky x and y movement.
https://www.amazon.com/Comgrow-Creality-Printer-Printing-Function/dp/B07KQ2MTGM
If I was going to spend a little more for some nice bonus features, I'd probably go with a Monoprice Ultimate 2 at $550:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07V9YBVY9/ref=sspa_dk_detail_3?psc=1&amp;pd_rd_i=B07V9YBVY9
If my budget was higher ($800-$1200), and I had a ton of free time, I'd build a Voron from parts:
http://vorondesign.com/
https://www.reddit.com/r/voroncorexy/comments/86vs8b/why_is_voron_superior_comparing_to_others_3d/
ender3 is available in amazon.com now,
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07BR3F9N6
I personally love the Ender 3 by Creality, it has a little of assembly but its way worth it, I would watch a few videos on youtube about it. You will also have to level the bed, this is my favorite way to do that, Chep Ender 3 Bed Level. some great filament is this.
Good luck!
Will do. Please let me know if you got the updated one. I ordered this one..
Comgrow Creality Ender 3 3D Printer Aluminum DIY with Resume Print 220x220x250mm https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07BR3F9N6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_nraNBb7AZZ37G
Idk about $180, but you can definitely save a bit of money if you order it from the warehouse in China. It just takes longer to arrive, and I personally feel more comfortable dealing with Amazon, as compared to eBay or Alibaba.
OP, here are a few purchasing option links. Also, I would go with the glass bed option if I were you. The eBay link has the option to choose "Ender 3 + Glass Bed" at what looks like no extra cost. Otherwise, you can buy the glass bed separately for less than $20.
eBay Creality Warehouse store ($205): https://www.ebay.com/itm/Creality-Ender-3-Ender-3-Pro-3D-Printer-220X220X250mm-DC-24V-1-75mm-PLA/223496146513?hash=item3409688e51:m:mCXoexVEaY-yqetXfGJ-tyg
Alibaba Creality Warehouse store ($200): https://www.alibaba.com/product-detail/Official-Creality-3D-Ender-3-Ender_62047106886.html?spm=a2793.11769229.0.0.49733e5fSDdLkY
Amazon.com ($230): https://www.amazon.com/Comgrow-Creality-Ender-Aluminum-220x220x250mm/dp/B07BR3F9N6/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?keywords=ender+3&qid=1571603563&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUExVko5TVZIMU5VVzRKJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwMTk4NDkzMkxIQ1ZQRDVRSE1NJmVuY3J5cHRlZEFkSWQ9QTAxMjc0MDlFWEc2V1BKT0ZGWjkmd2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGYmYWN0aW9uPWNsaWNrUmVkaXJlY3QmZG9Ob3RMb2dDbGljaz10cnVl
Ender 3 Glass Bed ($17): https://www.amazon.com/Creality-Ender-Glass-Upgraded-235x235x4mm/dp/B07RD6D2ZQ/ref=sr_1_3_sspa?keywords=ender+3+glass+bed&qid=1571603812&sr=8-3-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEyRjhOSlg2T0ZVRDNLJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwNDY4MzE3MkJJV1ozNk5VSENKUCZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwNjY0MzIwWUhHWFJSU0U0V1NBJndpZGdldE5hbWU9c3BfYXRmJmFjdGlvbj1jbGlja1JlZGlyZWN0JmRvTm90TG9nQ2xpY2s9dHJ1ZQ==
This is the model I got It's not high-end or fast. I like it because when it breaks it's easy to work on, and parts are not too expensive. It prints u/mz4250's models really well. Not as detailed as resin but good enough for DnD figurines.
$230 on amazon for the lazy:
https://www.amazon.com/Comgrow-Creality-Ender-Aluminum-220x220x250mm/dp/B07BR3F9N6
I went with this one:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07BR3F9N6/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I had heard that the Comgrow and Sainsmart Ender 3's were the best ones to order when i was reading up on them.
This was the one that I ordered. I ended up getting it during a lightning deal, so it was $170 at the time. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07BR3F9N6/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o06__o00_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Ender 3
I took the fan case off and cleaned off all the pla that was on top and the sides of the silver brick. It is clean now, and the wiring looks good.
Are they pretty easy for a beginner to get setup and printing? I've seen a lot require a bunch of assembly and aligning
Something like this? https://www.amazon.com/ADIMLab-Assembled-Printing-310X310X410-Available/dp/B07CPQQ57D/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1550801743&amp;sr=8-3&amp;keywords=prusa+3d+printer
It was. All were claimed.
Official Creality 3D Ender 3 Printer Fully Open Source https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07D218NX3/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_D3jaCb01W6WE7
In theory, they are. The Ender 3 Pro is slightly different, since it uses a wider extrusion for the bed rail, making it more stable (in theory). If you're looking to buy on Amazon, I believe this is sold by Creality themselves and fulfilled by Amazon (which might make any warranty replacements easier):
https://www.amazon.com/Official-Creality-3D-Printer-Source/dp/B07D218NX3
Mine was purchased through Amazon:
https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B07D218NX3/ref=oh_aui_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
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Some people choose to get an SD card extension cable, I haven't seen a need for it myself but thought it worth mentioning.
Photon for $340 https://www.amazon.com/ANYCUBIC-Assembled-Innovation-Off-line-Printing/dp/B07D6H83VS
Photon S for $390 https://www.amazon.com/ANYCUBIC-Printer-Sensitive-Quietly-Off-line/dp/B07RY6NSL8/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?keywords=anycubic+photon+s&amp;qid=1564090869&amp;s=industrial&amp;sr=1-1-spons&amp;psc=1
Elegoo Mars for $250 https://www.amazon.com/ELEGOO-Photocuring-Printer-Off-line-Printing/dp/B07K33DCNW/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_pb_opt?ie=UTF8
I will concede that the Mars is currently unavailable because they keep selling like hotcakes. LITERALLY when I sent my last message, there were 2 available for $250, and now they're sold out again. But they sell on Amazon "Sold By: Elegoo, Fulfilled by: Amazon" for $250.
I used an Anycubic Photon to print these, here's a link. They're a good price right now, I got mine for around $600 a while back. I've heard the Anycubic Photon S is not as good as the og Anycubic Photon.
https://www.amazon.com/ANYCUBIC-Assembled-Innovation-Off-line-Printing/dp/B07D6H83VS
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I also have a Flashforge Creator Pro that I use for larger scenery prints and dice towers.
https://www.amazon.com/SainSmart-Creality-Ender-3-Printer-Printing/dp/B07DGV2L8Z/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=ender+3&psr=PDAY&qid=1563224422&s=prime-day&smid=A1KWJVS57NX03I&sr=1-3
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169.99 right now, I just bought one a week ago when the exact printer was on Woot. All Ender 3s come out of the same factory and the team that does the QC is the difference. SainSmart has done a great job putting a great manual in the package, all the tools you need. Lots of spares and I did not have the out of square issues you hear a lot about on an Ender 3. From my earlier research this seems to be the case with SainSmart they have a great QC team it shows once you have the device. The build surface is not as nice as the Creality one or if in the US Comgrow from Amazon. I have not opened mine to look at the board yet but a few people have mentioned getting the newest creality board in theirs which you can load vanilla marlin on or just load the creality firmware.
Edit deal expired.
https://www.amazon.com/SainSmart-Creality-Ender-3-Printer-Printing/dp/B07DGV2L8Z/ref=sr_1_5?keywords=3d+printer+prime+day+deals&amp;qid=1563216765&amp;s=gateway&amp;smid=A1KWJVS57NX03I&amp;sr=8-5
Hey guys,
I was looking to buy this (the link is to amazon.com, but I will be buying it through amazon.in, because I live in India) 3D printer for personal use, and I was wondering if it is a good choice. I will be using it primarily with ABS filament (I'll be using it for parts that have to be kinda strong). I'm cool with the fact that it is a kit; I don't mind the assembly process. My budget is around 230 USD.
Any help or advice would be appreciated.
I still have some bed level adjustments to do, but I think the center is spot on.
SainSmart x Creality Ender-3
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They aren't much $ anymore..a printer that can print these padeyes just like this cost under $300 nowadays..the creality ender 3 is a great starter 3d printer
For same price you can get a ender 3 new or the pro for 20 more. Cheaper if you wait for a sale.
https://www.amazon.com/Comgrow-Creality-Printer-Upgrade-Certified/dp/B07GYRQVYV/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?keywords=comgrow+creality+ender+3+pro+3d+printer&amp;qid=1567803109&amp;s=gateway&amp;sprefix=comg&amp;sr=8-3
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Hey everybody, I'm relatively new to the 3D printing scene as far as the printers themselves are concerned. I've been looking around for a sub $500 printer and I found the Creality Ender 3 Pro on Amazon for ~$260. Wanted to know if anyone has one and what they think of it or if there are suggestions for others.
Any feedback is helpful and much appreciated and the link to the printer is below. Thanks!
Creality Ender 3 Pro: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07GYRQVYV/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_0DEYCbVJH97DS
3d printing is a pretty niche process, but it has some incredibly cool applications. I use mine for printing custom parts for DIY projects, special items for Cosplay, and little minifigurines for tabletop games. They'll probably never replace injection molding, but for small scale projects they're fantastic.
As for the quality of the printers, it depends a lot on what you're talking about. Something like an Ender 3 is a great machine, both inexpensive and decent quality, but still essentially a hobbyist tool. More expensive brands like Makerbot do lots of little proprietary things to their machines to make them more capable of high quality prints, though in my experience you can usually get pretty close to professional using hobbyist machines as well.
Some printers are also just produced with higher quality parts, which makes them print better and operate more reliably, but still essentially are the same basic design as the cheaper versions. Compare the Ender I posted earlier to something like this which has a plastic frame. The plastic can warp and bend, leading to issues printing, wheras the ender has a metal frame which is more rigid. That simple change makes a huge difference in print quality, and other things like that can be done, from changing the extrusion method to using higher quality electronics, all of which changes the price and quality, but ultimately not how the printer actually "works".
[Here’s one](Comgrow Creality Ender 3 Pro 3D Printer with Removable Build Surface Plate and UL Certified Power Supply 220x220x250mm https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07GYRQVYV/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_EXX1DbYEDMC60) on Amazon that’s legitimate: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07GYRQVYV/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_EXX1DbYEDMC60
Hello all, just found this subreddit for the first time tonight!
Looking to order my first 3d printer.
I’m in the USA.
I can build a kit.
Honestly it will just be used to play around and make small prototype like parts.
Budget is around $300+-
I think I’ve narrowed it down to these two:
Creality Ender 3 Pro
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B07GYRQVYV/ref=sspa_mw_detail_2?ie=UTF8&amp;psc=1
Or
The AnyCubic Mega S
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B07J9QGP7S/ref=sspa_mb_hqp_detail_mobile_aax_0?ie=UTF8&amp;psc=1&amp;smid=A1A5FQE7R5RISB
Any thoughts on the two of these for a newb.
I’m a tinkerer, and machinist, right now I own a Shapeoko CNC router, but have programmed and created many things over the years.
I appreciate the help!
I’d like to order tonight!
Yeah. If you look at the comment review by Scott Presbrey here https://www.amazon.com/ELEGOO-Photocuring-Printer-Off-line-Printing/dp/B07K2ZHMRF/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=resin+printer&qid=1564672532&s=gateway&sr=8-3#customerReviews
he says:
" I had to return first 2 units. First one had an issue where the rising and lowering metal plate would not detach from FEP during first several layers. SOLUTION: add a piece of painters tape to corner of LCD screen, under FEP film, but do not cover active pixel area! (Issue is a vacuum is created that cannot detach)...."
Here you go! ELEGOO Mars UV Photocuring LCD 3D... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07K2ZHMRF?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
Seems the official Creality3d is the same price. Why risk it?
https://www.amazon.com/Official-Creality-3D-Removable-220x220x250MM/dp/B07K3SZBHJ/
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B07K3SZBHJ/ref=ox_sc_saved_image_3?smid=A26BI19QRFB6PB&amp;psc=1
Also of note, it says "save 51.80 as a Prime Member", so you likely have to have Prime for it
info available here - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B073ZLSMFT/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&amp;psc=1
Is that this model? This is the lowest I’ve seen them ($399):
ANYCUBIC Photon UV LCD 3D Printer Assembled Innovation with 2.8'' Smart Touch Color Screen Off-line Print 4.53"(L) x 2.56"(W) x 6.1"(H) Printing Size
amazon link
https://www.amazon.com/ANYCUBIC-Assembled-Innovation-Off-line-Printing/dp/B078N2TSYS/ref=sr_1_4?keywords=anycubic+photon&amp;qid=1566830737&amp;s=gateway&amp;sr=8-4
I would get this.. I sill might.. Yeah :) I most likely will.
Did I miss something? Shows $300 for me..
https://www.amazon.com/ANYCUBIC-Assembled-Innovation-Off-line-Printing/dp/B078N2TSYS/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?keywords=photon&amp;qid=1566869998&amp;s=gateway&amp;sr=8-3
Then you'll want to learn something like sculptris.
I just found out about this today, it might be appropriate for you if you want to keep costs down. Traditional FDM printers (what most people have) are better for engineering parts. The only other printer I can think of would be the Form 2/3, which is 2-3k.
https://www.amazon.com/ANYCUBIC-Assembled-Innovation-Off-line-Printing/dp/B078N2TSYS/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=ANYCUBIC+Photon+UV+LCD+3D+Printer+Assembled&amp;qid=1562307287&amp;s=gateway&amp;sr=8-3
Hey all, Im looking to get back into 3d printing. I used to own the Davinci 2.0, great device but it needed a lot of patience. I had to give it up, loved the size and quality of prints werent bad. The bed was always off an axis and its really a full time hobby.
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To the point, Im looking to spend the least possible but my max is around 500. I dont mind building. NYC. Mostly use for parts of my dioramas 12th scale to 64 scale and some figures like boats, cars, hats, guns, maybe even cosplay peices like guns haha.
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What type of filament should i use? Id probably prefer resin but I dont mind if someone else recommends something greater. Ive been eyeing thephoton, especially at 358 right now.
Around $540. You can get it on amazon for $540 but you can also get them on ebay or aliexpress. Anycubic usually has one up for auction every week on ebay and I've seen them sell for $450-$480.
I like the fact that the photon doesn't need to be tethered like the D7 does (unless you spend extra on the control box) though there are a few other advantages like the clear panels to see inside, linear rails rather than rods. The main advantage of the D7 I have seen is the ability to control it using a raspberry pi and, it's more easily modified, and has a taller build volume.
Shows in stock for me: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B078N2TSYS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_Dpl7BbN1082HA
Anycubic for $404 after coupon on Amazon. ANYCUBIC Photon UV LCD 3D Printer Assembled Innovation with 2.8'' Smart Touch Color Screen Off-line Print 4.53"(L) x 2.56"(W) x 6.1"(H) Printing Size https://www.amazon.com/dp/B078N2TSYS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_a9L7CbMJH6N9H
I wouldnt buy the Form 1.
Can this resin printer handle it? https://www.amazon.ca/Monoprice-Resin-Printer-Resolution-Photopolymer/dp/B07BQ2JYLP/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?keywords=SLA+Printer&qid=1558029877&s=gateway&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1
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or this one? https://www.amazon.ca/ANYCUBIC-Assembled-Innovation-Off-line-Printing/dp/B078N2TSYS/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?keywords=anycubic+photon&qid=1558033050&s=gateway&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1
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Prices are quite different but I don't know how they differ in practical applications.
Hey it looks like you're familiar with 3D printing, so you might already know this, but I have an application for this product that has nothing to do with paint!
With resin / SLA printing, there is a bath of resin that is cured with light. This resin can get dust and environmental debris in it, which will cause prints to fail. Also, if there's a problem with a print, you'll get lots of half-cured resin bits floating around.
The expensive resin then needs to be strained so that the entire bath isn't wasted.
The advice from manufacturers is to go buy paint straining equipment! I've done it, and it works, but this comes will all the same problems that straining paint has- it kinda sucks. A screen mesh that sits snug on top of a can would do wonders.
My unsolicited advice here is that you could actually sell a near-identical product, under an entirely different brand name, on a different web site, to capture this small-but-not-negligible market. Would be the most useful if you bundled it with empty paint cans, too.
I think the most popular SLA printers are made by Formlabs, but there's also cheaper stuff coming out that does a pretty good job as well, like the Anycubic Photon.
theres photon on amazon sale
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B078N2TSYS/ref=ox_sc_saved_title_4?smid=A1A5FQE7R5RISB&amp;psc=1&amp;pldnSite=1
Are you using US amazon? I see 16 in stock (Prime) https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B078N2TSYS/
The Photon seems to have pretty good reviews on Amazon.com and reviews elsewhere all seem to be better than average considering the more complicated processes involved. I have been following both printers since release (just ordered a Photon last week) and it has had far less issues than the D7 did on release (which I didn't buy for that reason). Both printers seem to have about the same overall quality control now from following their Facebook groups etc. I have mixed opinions on how the D7 is constantly fixing things and releasing revisions (current printer version is 1.5). It seem great they are improving it but I would not want to buy one and then have to spend $125 a few months later on an upgrade kit to fix issues.
Hey, thanks for the info. Can you link to the item? I'm not able to find one on Amazon that appears to be sold by Creality. There's this one, but it appears to be sold by "Comgrow." I'm just leery of getting ripped off.
I've had an Anet A6 (similar) for just over 2 years now, and (after a lot of tuning) I've been able to use it for applications that require a fair bit of dimensional accuracy. I have a RAMPS 1.4 setup with Skynet, a mosfet for the bed, and that's about it. As long as you take care of it, you should be able to get some pretty darn good prints out of it. I unfortunately don't have a picture of it, but a while ago I was able to make a nice looking desk ornament that looks sort of like this with no weird artifacts popping up or even support. So, you could feasibly use your A8 for making tabletop figurines.
However, I actually prefer printers that use extruded aluminum frames like the Tarantula, Ender 3, and HE3D IE3, since its really easy to print attachments for mods that fit nicely into the t-slots of the aluminum bars. You can even get an Ender 3 on Amazon for $230. I've never owned or used one before, but I've heard from many that they work pretty well even out of the box.
https://www.amazon.com/Comgrow-Creality-Ender-Aluminum-220x220x250mm/dp/B07BR3F9N6/ref=sr_1_4?keywords=3d+printer+ender+3&amp;qid=1566528720&amp;s=gateway&amp;sr=8-4#customerReviews This guy right here? Also does it come with spools?
And how much does one spool make?
I got it in Amazon maybe a week ago for $170 though it was a daily deal.
This is the one I got
I had a Makerbot Replicator 2 that the former tech teacher used before it got commandeered for the makerspace.
I tried to do homologous bone structures also but I couldn't find any good models so I had to scrap that lesson and do it the old fashioned way.
Once you get a hang of 3D printing, it's really easy and really cool. I would suggest, however, that you put the printer in a strictly "no students" section of your room. They're very finicky and the prints take hours, so one student going over to "look" at it could mess up the print and you'd have to start it all over. Some of the skulls I printed took 8 hours.
I would maybe wait for a v3 or a little more time for people to consume this before you PAY to have it printed. Before I got a 3D printer myself I spent about $150 getting a stock printed for my rift.
I had no idea what I was doing or talking about, in general the service I used worked well. There are job sites, you submit the files and a person with a 3D printer through the site signs up and jobs out the print. The people are helpful and know what they are doing, but again, I recommend waiting a little bit before paying to get this printed.
Although, I will continue to work off this platform so if you get the base stock printed, you can have redesigned paddles printed and they will fit this platform. But if other people take this concept and redesign something crazy, you will want their version, not mine.
I am a mediocre CAD designer, I have the concept, but am limited with my ability and time. But I will rework this at least one more time and again, I spent $150 on the stock to have it 3D printed by a job website. An Ender 3 full 3D printer Kit is $200. You could buy the Ender 3 for $50 more than it is to job the print out and you will have yourself a 3D printer.
Amazon link for Ender 3 as an example
I have been looking into 3d printing and decided the best place to start would be with an ender3 so that I would be able to have quality prints, for a reasonable price. However, looking on several websites there are different prices and I am just not sure which one would be best to go for.
Amazon has the ender-3 from Comgrow for $230 here: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07BR3F9N6/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=A2ALB3RMNIRLH8&psc=1
However, it says the official one, again for $230 is here: https://www.amazon.com/Official-Creality-3D-Printer-Source/dp/B07D218NX3/ref=sr_1_3_sspa?keywords=creality&qid=1569107314&s=gateway&sr=8-3-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUExWjJVQlE0MjhKMEQ2JmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwODU2MjU2MzNSMTQ2SlFGUjg1OCZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwODA4ODAzMldSNTRQMDZOTzBXQyZ3aWRnZXROYW1lPXNwX2F0ZiZhY3Rpb249Y2xpY2tSZWRpcmVjdCZkb05vdExvZ0NsaWNrPXRydWU=
I also found a website listing it on sale for $189 here: https://www.gearbest.com/3d-printers-3d-printer-kits/pp_1845898.html?
I got the last link from Maker's Muse video and I am just very confused. I do not want to spend more money than I need to as filament is also rather expensive.
Any help would be appreciated, I really want to get it for the cheapest price without it coming in damaged or in a month.
Download Blender and Fusion 360 to try designing. Tinker CAD is also great but a little elementary for my taste. Fusion is great since it has alot of the features of a full CAD program and lots of videos to learn. Ita free too (Have to download it, then click on your name and select that your not making any money off the software to get it for free).
I've heard good things about this printer, but look up what upgrades people recommend before purchasing.
https://www.amazon.com/Comgrow-Creality-Ender-Aluminum-220x220x250mm/dp/B07BR3F9N6
Besides coming pre-assembled, what advantages does this have over an Ender 3 (in terms of what it can do)? I've found the Ender 3 on Amazon for $72 less than the Monoprice Maker Select Plus.
Edit: Found the Ender 3 on Creality's website for $194.99 for the next five days (before returning to original price of $309.99).
Edit: Turns out I'm bad at finding actual sites. This is a reseller.
This is my first time considering to purchase a 3D printer for the purposes of 3D printing D&D Miniatures and Terrain & other stuff! (mostly terrain) I have a budget of at least $350.
Should I go with the Anycubic Mega I3 or Creality Ender 3D?
I heard the bed of Enders 3 requires some frequent levelling...is that too much of a hassle? Would the I3 have similar issue?
Also plan to use it in an apartment....should it be printing in an open space like the living room or in an open bedroom?
Hey friend, if you're looking for a cheap reliable printer you might consider an Ender 3. I think, at the moment, that printer will likely give you the best for your buck.
Happy printing!
This one?
Yea of course, i have the [MP Select Mini v2](Monoprice Select Mini 3D Printer V2 - Black With Heated (120 x 120 x 120 mm) Build Plate, Fully Assembled + Free Sample PLA Filament And MicroSD Card Preloaded With Printable 3D Models https://www.amazon.com/dp/B073ZLSMFT/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_3AG7BbCWZBJJ0)
[This](Comgrow Creality Ender 3 3D Printer Aluminum DIY with Resume Print 220x220x250mm https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07BR3F9N6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_6CG7BbW9QA8GM) got amazing reviews when i was looking but it was too big for my apartment
I'd say Amazon. They're all from China in the end/beginning, but Amazon is pregnant the best.
This seems to be the best reviewed at a good price https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B07BR3F9N6
Amazon UK
Creality Ender 3 for £153 (Saving of around £40) Only good for the next hour on Lightning Deals.
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Ok you guys convinced me to switch! This is the one, right?
Comgrow Creality Ender 3 3D Printer Aluminum DIY with Resume Print 220x220x250mm https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07BR3F9N6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_.dE3Bb0QXC0S8
Comgrow Creality Ender 3 3D Printer Aluminum DIY with Resume Print 220x220x250mm https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07BR3F9N6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_9h77CbV9CCFKR
https://www.amazon.com/Comgrow-Creality-Ender-Aluminum-220x220x250mm/dp/B07BR3F9N6/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?keywords=3d+printer&amp;qid=1558273110&amp;s=gateway&amp;sprefix=3d&amp;sr=8-3
Note: i am unsure of the quality of this particular printer
I was originally going to buy an ender 3 as my first 3d printer. I have zero experience but after lurking here a bit I thought I knew what to buy. However amazon currently has some good deals on some of these printers. so my options are now:
Ender 3: $229.99
Monoprice Maker Select v2: 239.99
Ender 3 pro : $259.99
Monosprice Maker Select Plus: $289.99
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I'm sort of leaning toward the Maker Select v2. But having no experience I'm hoping you guys will know better. I don't think building an Ender kit would be an issue, but for my first one I think Monoprices may be easier. I'm mostly looking to start with some minis and maybe randon little knick-knack type things. Although I think this may be something I get really into down the line, so as long as they're versatile I will probably build anything and everything I can :-p
Having printed a LOT of these tiles, I would caution against relying on a public library as a resource.
These things take a LONG time to print enough to make an entire dungeon. It's unreasonable to assume that the librarian would be willing to allow you to continuously print that many. (I will easily print almost 24/7 for weeks at a time to complete a set)
That being said, they are very cool tiles... and it's unbelievable that they are offered for free, Devon Jones is the man, for sure!
I would greatly advise looking into purchasing your own printer... my pick for this would be an Ender 3. Check out some videos on YouTube, and join the Facebook user group to get a good idea of how to get started. The printers aren't that much, about $230 USD on Amazon right now... and it will be worth it in the long haul to invest.
As far as your attachment method, the bases can be magnetic... but the magnets do end up costing a lot if you use them in all the tiles... I quit doing this after a few sets.
The OpenLock design is based on an attachment type by printablescenery.com, and most of the files you find on Thingiverse.com will be based on this. It's pretty cheap, as you only use filament to print them, and they hold well.
The "grip liner" as you put it is a decent idea, but I don't think it would hold up to practical use, some of the tiles have seperate floor and wall tiles, which need to be glued together with the base to form the finished project. Also, they would like be a bit "janky".
Hopefully this advice helps. It is a fun world to get into, and though there is a lot to learn it can be rewarding.
I went with this Ender 3
Then I bought the glass bed separately because the bed that came with it was crap.
There's limits to how precise FDM can get. Well, less a limit on the precision and more on resolution. There's a Maker's Muse video that covers this very well. You could probably just put a smaller diameter nozzle on an Ender 3 and do pretty well with some longer print times.
But if you really want to go incredible precision and stay exclusively small scale (and have a well ventilated space) I would recommend the Anycubic Photon. SLA blows the precision of FDM out of the water.
Hey guys, I'm extremely new to 3d printing and after viewing various reviews and comparison videos I think I'm going to get the Ender 3. I am ok with getting a Kit.
I'm from Ireland and saw this one for sale on amazon:
Ender 3
Is this ok to go ahead an purchase? Is there any thing I should be aware of? I saw comgrow was just a creality reseller from another reddit thread and everyone was happy with that aspect.
Thank you,
It's incredibly cool to be able to download a 3d image offline and hold it in your hands in a very short amount of time, very small learning curve! DO IT!
I'd suggest getting this printer. It's cheap and makes great prints!
Looking to buy my own printer for whatever comes my way. I like to 3d print random stuff I make or things i find online from moving parts to figures. Was looking around amazon and saw this [Comgrow Creality Ender 3](Comgrow Creality Ender 3 3D Printer Aluminum DIY with Resume Print 220x220x250mm https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07BR3F9N6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_XxgODbQCRC3R1) but also found [this](Comgrow Creality Ender 3 Pro 3D Printer with Removable Build Surface Plate and UL Certified Power Supply 220x220x250mm https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07GYRQVYV/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_GzgODbTQ6ZNAJ) which looks identical for a higher price. I don't see a difference. My budget would be around 300 to 400ish. I'm looking for one that'll either be enclosed or be easy enough to enclose since I'll be in a college dorm, so I don't want my roomate to be bothered by the smell if left alone. Any wireless features would be neat, but I'm fine with plugging my laptop and leaving it there. The more safety features or safer in general it is, the better.
Here you go ended 3
There actually already are quite a few sales on atm. Online retailers like extending sales the entirety of the weekend to make more profits. $221 w/$15 off coupon Ender 3(partially assembled) that being said there are lots of printers out there that can work pretty well for similar.
I am looking to get into the world of 3D Printing. I was looking at this from Amazon I was also looking at this (I would love some input on this if someone is willing to give it)
This is the one I bought. In stock still as of this posting.
Comgrow Creality Ender 3 Pro 3D Printer with Removable Build Surface Plate and UL Certified Power Supply 220x220x250mm https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07GYRQVYV/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_T4WxDbRVFW44B
I have this one too
Official Creality Open Source CR-10 3D Printer All Metal Frame 12x12x15.5 Inch Build Volume and Heated Bed Includes Glass Bed https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07LG2K55Q/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_w5WxDbQ11Q2XH
Or cheaper
ADIMLab Gantry 3D Printer 90% Assembled 310X310X410 3D Printing Size with 24V15A Power Heat Bed Glass Control Box Filament Detector, Nozzle Light, Modifiable to Upgrade to Auto Leveling https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07CPQQ57D/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_r6WxDbR5B2PCQ
All pretty good units
Note that I'm completely new to 3d printing.
These little blocks are 20x20x5 millimeters. The grey was printed with the shown settings, and the white was similar settings, but all travel speeds were set to 30mm/sec.
Things I've tried
https://www.amazon.com/ADIMLab-Assembled-Printing-310X310X410-Available/dp/B07CPQQ57D/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1542915406&amp;sr=8-3&amp;pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&amp;keywords=adimlab+3d+printer&amp;dpPl=1&amp;dpID=41CUcYPkqPL&amp;ref=plSrch
Worth the money?
same here. I would love to learn it as well. I will check out that site. So after much, much thinking and going back and forth, I purchased this: https://www.amazon.com/ADIMLab-Assembled-Printing-310X310X410-Available/dp/B07CPQQ57D/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1541356323&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=adimlab The reviews look good, and support looks good. It has a bed that is over 1 square foot, which is what I wanted, the biggest size possible. Fingers crossed!!
Hello I'm completely new to 3d printing. What wanting to grey a print that will be relatively versatile. I'm pretty decent with electronics but by no means a master. I am familiar with autocar and Autodesk inventor. I'm not sure I'd either program cam print directly yipp a3d printer though. I am looking at this ADIMLab 3D Printer Assembled 24V Prusa I3 3D Printing Size 310X310X410 with Heat Bed, Glass, Control Box, PLA, Auto leveling Upgrade Available https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B07CPQQ57D/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_gEvDCbAG5MNYS printer. Is this a good price on this printer? Can I use the wood type filiment in it? What other types of filiment can be used in it?
https://www.amazon.com/ADIMLab-Assembled-Printing-310X310X410-Available/dp/B07CPQQ57D/ref=sr_1_fkmrnull_1_sspa?crid=1YE95FUI0YS8L&amp;keywords=adimlab+3d+printer+assembled+24v+prusa+i3+3d&amp;qid=1555684836&amp;s=gateway&amp;sprefix=adimlab+%2Caps%2C136&amp;sr=8-1-fkmrnull-spons&amp;psc=1
Couple of questions. First, I will be getting my first printer and wondering if certain printers use certain programs better?
Second, I want to use the printer to make my own custom board games, (Catan and D&D pieces) do any one printer do a better job with this?
I have no knowledge of how the programming works yet and just want to know what I am getting into before I jump right in.
Edit: The first printer I was looking at was ADIMLab
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07CPQQ57D/?coliid=I1C3MXODC8HJYO&amp;colid=2YI1JED33NYNA&amp;psc=0&amp;ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it
Edit 2: My price range is $300-$850. US Resident, I have a friend who will help me set up if needed.
It was an Amazon prime day deal yesterday. Today this is the best deal I could find on this particular printer. There might be better deals on this or other printers later, sorry.
https://www.amazon.com/Official-Creality-3D-Printer-Source/dp/B07D218NX3/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?keywords=creality+3d+printer&amp;psr=PDAY&amp;qid=1563285900&amp;s=prime-day&amp;sr=1-3-catcorr
So I want to get the Ender 3, and unfortunately I’m locked into using Amazon (gift cards). There’s a litany of different listings for the Ender 3 and Ender 3 Pro; I’m not sure which listing is best, or if there’s a real difference. The prices are within a reasonable range of each other (230-250 for the regular, 270-300 for the Pro), but I know that QC can vary widely by machine. Does anyone know of/have any suggestions for which listings are the most reliable? I’m leaning towards the regular since the Pro features aren’t something I’m interested in as much.
Various Listings:
Creality Ender 3 3D Printer with Resume Printing Function for Home & School Use 220x220x250mm https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07FFTHMMN/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_1QfxCb1NEWRV0
Official Creality 3D Ender 3 Printer Fully Open Source https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07D218NX3/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_sRfxCbNXRZ5AW
Official Creality 3D Ender 3 Pro Upgraded 3D Printer with Removable Magnetic Bed https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07K3SZBHJ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_XRfxCbH8D4B7B
Official Creality 3D Ender 3 Pro Upgraded 3D Printer with Removable Magnetic Bed https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07K3SZBHJ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_XRfxCbH8D4B7B
https://www.amazon.es/Creality-3D-impresora-Ensamblada-impression/dp/B07D218NX3/ref=sr_1_2?srs=15777914031&ie=UTF8&qid=1542106979&sr=8-2
https://www.amazon.es/Creality-3D-Impresora-Easy-assemble-Impresión/dp/B07DPJHML9/ref=sr_1_11?srs=15777914031&ie=UTF8&qid=1542106979&sr=8-11
https://www.amazon.es/Creality-3D-Ender-3-Printer/dp/B07D39QWGM/ref=sr_1_27?srs=15777914031&ie=UTF8&qid=1542107057&sr=8-27 .
https://www.amazon.es/Creality-Resume-Printing-220x220x250mm-Source/dp/B07JC93LKS/ref=sr_1_31?srs=15777914031&ie=UTF8&qid=1542107057&sr=8-31
I think that they change from versions but that doesn't explain a 60€ difference I tried sorting it by newest to oldest and maybe its that but I'm not sure
https://www.amazon.com/Official-Creality-3D-Printer-Source/dp/B07D218NX3
i see a lot of people say the same thing about Ender 3. now i see a lot of copycats of that model.
but this must be a legit one right? https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07D218NX3/
Looking to get into 3D printing mostly for wargaming terrain and some other misc things. Trying to stay on the cheaper side of things: $200-250.
Been looking at the Ender 3 and this filament since there are several different shades for the price.
Is there anything else I might need with that printer? Does anyone have experience with that filament or is there a better kind that is around the same price point?(Doesn't have to have multiple colors, just thought I would get something with multiple colors to begin with) Last question, what is the best software if I plan of using the printer mostly with Ubuntu?
Thanks in advance.
Wow, the detail is great! How tall is it?
Was it printed from this Photon, or another model?
Heres the link for it.
SainSmart x Creality Ender-3 3D Printer, Resume Printing V-Slot Prusa i3, Build Volume 220 x 220 x 250 mm, for Home and School Use https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07DGV2L8Z/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_HjglDb8BSQ65X
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07DGV2L8Z/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
This guy
Hey, my birthday is coming up in a couple of weeks and I was trying to think of something to ask for when a 3D printer crossed my mind. I've always thought they were pretty cool and I have a bunch of ideas for stupid little stuff to print out.
The only issue is that I know absolutely nothing about them and what I should be looking for in one or even if it's worth it for me to get one anyway. I don't mind having to put one together myself since it looks like that's the case with a lot of them after a quick Amazon search (very precise, I know).
My budget is under $300 and I'm in the US. I did find this one and it looks like it's pretty deece but want the experts to give me an educated opinion on it. [It's this one right here](https://www.amazon.com/Comgrow-Creality-Printer-Upgrade-Certified/dp/B07GYRQVYV?ref_=Oct_BSellerC_6066127011_1&pf_rd_p=471a90b9-8a34-5dd9-a6f0-17598d2f0fae&pf_rd_s=merchandised-search-6&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_i=6066127011&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=P83BAX28P3Y3BW4VJ6YZ&pf_rd_r=P83BAX28P3Y3BW4VJ6YZ&pf_rd_p=471a90b9-8a34-5dd9-a6f0-17598d2f0fae)
I just plan on using it to print out cool stuff others post online but may take a crack on designing my own stuff eventually. Nothing too big or fancy. Like I said before, I know what 3D printers are but that's about it, lol. I'm just hoping someone here can point me in the right direction.
Well if you ever end up with an extra 260 dollars you should consider getting the Ender 3 Pro.
https://www.amazon.com/Comgrow-Creality-Printer-Upgrade-Certified/dp/B07GYRQVYV
and if you run into problems the ender 3 subreddit is always there /r/ender3/
I was just bout to post asking if this is good. Buy sounds like I need to check out ender.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07GYRQVYV/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_apa_i_2FYvDbH50QSX1
Budget: $100-$300
Country: US
Kit: Sure, experienced with electronics and soldering
Uses: looking to print mechanical keyboard parts (cases, keycaps, etc) and anything else I might need to print parts for.
I'm currently looking at a few different printers and most are from Creality. The Ender 3 and Ender 3 pro specifically are what I'm going for. What's the best place to actually buy one though? There's a ton of different sites with different prices and it's pretty overwhelming.
There's the one from eBay supposedly direct from the seller for $237
Amazon from Comgrow (?) for $279
And straight from Creality (I think) for $259
I'm leaning towards buying directly from the seller because I've read some things about the warranty not being fulfilled directly from creality if you buy from another source.
Other ones I'm looking at are the da Vinci 1.0 pro, regular Ender 3, or any other really. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
I’m not sure about that one, but I just bought this one : https://www.amazon.com/Comgrow-Creality-Printer-Upgrade-Certified/dp/B07GYRQVYV 2 weeks ago and it has the 1.1.4 board, removable magnetic bed, it may have had thermal runaway protection out of the box, but I flashed the newest marlin firmware to get some other options, so I know I have it now.
Budget: soft limit of $400, hard limit of $600
USA
Assembly is fine
Features needed: just looking for a general purpose printer. I'm a beginner so I'm not too picky. Looking at the Ender 3 Pro or the Prusa Mk3
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https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07GYRQVYV/
Is this the right one? If not, where should I get it?
Hello everyone, I am currently in the market for my first 3D printer, and was hoping to get some advice on what printer would best fit my needs. I would like to spend no more than 300 USD max, and I live in Wisconsin in the United States. I am willing to build a printer from a kit, and I have limited electronics experience (though I am very willing to learn and my brother has a lot more experience). With the printer I would like to print a variety of things, such as pieces for props I am making, a lightsaber, probably some miniatures for DnD, and any other stupid things I can think of and design. I don’t really have any extenuating circumstances. Currently I am looking at 3 different printers, all around the same price:
Monoprice Maker Select V2: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B018GZBC3Y?tag=thewire06-20&linkCode=xm2&ascsubtag=AwEAAAAAAAAAARPY
Anycubic Photon: https://www.amazon.com/ANYCUBIC-Assembled-Innovation-Off-line-Printing/dp/B07TVW9HGH/ref=mp_s_a_1_1_sspa?adgrpid=61744442371&gclid=Cj0KCQiA-4nuBRCnARIsAHwyuPr9qUkHk3c-bjztvPtoPCnQfwmJiur43IW5Sqo_gLb2kfWEBrmndEMaAusvEALw_wcB&hvadid=274732107337&hvdev=m&hvlocphy=9018836&hvnetw=g&hvpos=1t2&hvqmt=e&hvrand=1205846483522208665&hvtargid=kwd-409136528305&hydadcr=21036_9428322&keywords=anycubic+photon&qid=1573068757&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUFZUVVYT0NERzhRTFImZW5jcnlwdGVkSWQ9QTEwNDE5NjlRMUFTUlBNR1ZRNksmZW5jcnlwdGVkQWRJZD1BMDUzMDYwN1BBOEZWNFRKU01GVyZ3aWRnZXROYW1lPXNwX3Bob25lX3NlYXJjaF9hdGYmYWN0aW9uPWNsaWNrUmVkaXJlY3QmZG9Ob3RMb2dDbGljaz10cnVl
Ender 3: https://www.amazon.com/Comgrow-Creality-Printer-Upgrade-Certified/dp/B07GYRQVYV/ref=mp_s_a_1_2_sspa?adgrpid=56791742355&gclid=Cj0KCQiA-4nuBRCnARIsAHwyuPpuBebDhMzsbSGWKX2y-Dq2wg37UXSEJqeqqEfB5I6zU-MDqdo4q8QaAiFfEALw_wcB&hvadid=274684426752&hvdev=m&hvlocphy=9018836&hvnetw=g&hvpos=1t3&hvqmt=e&hvrand=5031503050646445943&hvtargid=kwd-446200976551&hydadcr=14671_9484359&keywords=ender+3+3d+printer&qid=1573068855&sr=8-2-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEyNlJNRVZTSEVBVkdHJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwMDY2NTcxMVlVNjFBVExFSTZWUCZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUExMDIzODY4V1BDMkY5UUpZR0NMJndpZGdldE5hbWU9c3BfcGhvbmVfc2VhcmNoX2F0ZiZhY3Rpb249Y2xpY2tSZWRpcmVjdCZkb05vdExvZ0NsaWNrPXRydWU=
I am open to other printers, these are just the ones that were on my radar, so feel free to suggest other options.
Thanks for the help and sorry for the long links!
this is the one im thinking of pulling the trigger on today. What do you think?
Worth it, or should i save some money and just woot it?
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07GYRQVYV/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=A2ALB3RMNIRLH8&psc=1
I have changed out the nozzle and checked the filament, but I'm not sure what is wrong still. The print will come out initially, but barely. For reference, I am using the Ender3 Pro. (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07GYRQVYV/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o04_s01?ie=UTF8&amp;psc=1)
Printing at 235 degrees for the nozzle, 75 for the bed. Adherence to the bed is fine so far, so I have that ruled out
I'm looking to buy an Ender 3 pro
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07GYRQVYV/ref=ox_sc_saved_title_1?smid=A2ALB3RMNIRLH8&psc=1
But have seen it for cheaper on eBay, and am curious if it's safe to go the eBay route?
Here are two of the eBay sellers I saw:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Creality-Ender-3-Pro-3D-Printer-Thermal-Runaway-Protection-220x220x250mm-DC-24V/223131248691?epid=14027539696&hash=item33f3a8a833:g:CS8AAOSwXFFbljwA
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https://www.ebay.com/itm/Used-Creality-Ender-3-Pro-3D-Printer-220X220X250mm-Mean-Well-Power-DC-24V-PLA/153401984963?epid=4029954280&hash=item23b77887c3:g:p~AAAOSwCy5cgIVX
Hi all,
In the UK and wanted to get a resin printer, budget under £500.
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I see in the USA some people are going crazy over this:ELEGOO Mars UV Photocuring LCD 3D Printer
Uncle Jesse on youtube seems to love it!
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This deal has now ended and the printer is sold out on Amazon.com
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So the main website is selling it, but obviously, that would be from the USA and I would need to pay tax and shipping to the UK.
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So, seeing as I am in the UK I was looking for something over here I could purchase.
I was looking at the ANYCUBIC Photon S 3D Printer
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Does anyone here know:
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Thank you so much for your time
I'm looking for a decent starter printer and found what looks like a good resin one and was wanting to get the communities input.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07K2ZHMRF?tag=all3dp0c-20&amp;th=1
Amazon. Some have gotten one for $250. I just bought one the other day for $260. They are selling out every time they restock within minutes. But as of this exact moment, they are in stock. https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/ol/B07K2ZHMRF/P_dp_buy_opt?
I just noticed that the official seller of the Ender 3 Pro design has lowered the price to $300, and is on sale besides for just $260
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07K3SZBHJ/
If you get this, be sure to also get these essential tools:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B072WS3M9H
^ for cutting support structures off of your models, the angled cutting head makes it easy to get into small crevices
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B075SLTY8B
^ after slightly bending the removable magnetic heatbed, use this to help pry the 3d print off the rest of the way
I got my Ender 3 Pro a month or so ago and the only upgrade I didn't end up needing was the silicone sleeve. Granted mine was through an Amazon seller.
Luxnwatts Ender-3 Pro 3D Printer... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07JJNX135?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
Based off the pictures of the official Creality listing, it isn't that different.
Official Creality 3D Printer Ender 3 Pro DIY Printer with Removable Magnetic Bed 220x220x250MM https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07K3SZBHJ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_Yv9TCbAS3EGKZ
Good to know. I'm looking over at https://www.3dprintedtabletop.com and they seem to be all in on the Ender 3. as a good mini printer and I'm seeing a lot of people here recommending it as a first printer. So now I'm wondering if this is the right model to get? ( https://www.amazon.com/Official-Creality-3D-Removable-220x220x250MM/dp/B07K3SZBHJ/ref=sr_1_2_sspa?keywords=ender+3+pro&qid=1555890462&s=gateway&sr=8-2-spons&psc=1 ) Also are there any upgrades that are worth getting? 230 is right in the middle of my price range so I have some extra cash to "plus" it up a bit if possible.
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Edit : Now that I'm looking into it the Ender 5 is only a little bit more and seems to be more reliable than the 3.
I posted:
>a nationwide chain of hackerspaces will be proposed.
(nope, not yet, dammit, closest is techshop with california and michigan)
>3d printers will be for sale on amazon.com for under $500.00
(yup http://www.amazon.com/XYZprinting-Da-Vinci-1-0-Printer/dp/B00H7VEU0G/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1395948942&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=3d+printer)
>A hundred million dollars will be pledged to a crowdsourced proposal, such as kickstarter.
(nope, order of magnitude wrong, pebble made ten million. https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/597507018/pebble-e-paper-watch-for-iphone-and-android?ref=most_funded unless you count the military and business crowdsourcing projects... I'm wrong.)
>simple encryption tools will be widely available as an app, allowing smart phones to communicate via wifi, without the capability of a third party listening in. This will cause madness.
(yup but not that common yet, even though there are several available, none of them are popular, and no madness I'm aware of.)
This one? "Item Under Review / This item is currently unavailable because customers have told us there may be something wrong with our inventory of the item, the way we are shipping it, or the way it's described here. (Thanks for the tip!) We're working to fix the problem as quickly as possible."
$500 on amazon. ;)
http://www.amazon.com/XYZprinting-Da-Vinci-1-0-Printer/dp/B00H7VEU0G
Do you have this one (or similar)? We just bought this one and calibrating it is a pain in the ass.
Dude buy this and try to tell me you didn't enjoy the hell out of it
3D printer
Nice 3D printer
3D pen
yup! not the greatest reviews, but at that price it still looks like a good deal, we ordered one for my dad who's about to retire in February.
This one. It's little (relatively) and mighty!
The XYZprinting Da Vinci form amazon is probably your best bet.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00H7VEU0G?cache=6fe83597e495305d43d73736bafe7b8d&amp;pi=AC_SX110_SY165_QL70&amp;qid=1414253482&amp;sr=8-5#ref=mp_s_a_1_5
The only downside is that it uses filament cartridges which give you less filament at a higher cost. Unless you get one of these.
http://wctek.com/xyz/
Selling one of these 3D printers: https://www.amazon.com/FlashForge-Structure-Optimized-Platform-Extruder/dp/B00I8NM6JO/
The bed plate is upgraded to borosilicate glass, and has 3 plates to go with it. Asking for 650.
Solid machine and in excellent condition.
Pretty new to 3d printing but really interested. I basically just want to print stuff that people post and probably dabble in designing my own stuff. I am a technical guy, but I know that the designing of the models is pretty tough. I have sifted through the comments and saw two printers that stood out to me within the range I was thinking of. The CR-10 and the Prusa i3. I don't know which version is good for the CR-10 and I'm looking in the $400 range, but could go up to $800 if you guys think my value would be best there. Here are other printers I was looking at and not sure how everyone feels about those. If anyone can give me some feedback about them it'll help immensely in my decision.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00I8NM6JO/_encoding=UTF8?coliid=I3MX1XJ2F9XGZ7&amp;colid=30UBVRH3KC9LH
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07421SR9J/_encoding=UTF8?coliid=I3SEAHNKKLM0QY&amp;colid=30UBVRH3KC9LH
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B016R9E7J2/_encoding=UTF8?coliid=I205Z5A0OGO6ZD&amp;colid=30UBVRH3KC9LH
how about a replicator clone then.
It's a hard choice, but I can say that when I was looking at potential units, I did consider the QIDI TECHNOLOGY 3DP-QDA16-01. This is still priced around entry level, so I wouldn't expect it to be a ton better; however, it does have some advantages. One nice thing is that it has a dual extruder setup. Initially, you might think "Why is printing in two colors a big deal?", but the advantage isn't colors but rather material. There's a specific type of filament that is water soluble, which works well for supports. This allows you to remove supports far easier than snipping them and filing down the nubs. It's not always a hard thing, but doing this for delicate parts can be a bit unnerving!
One thing to also consider when it comes to the world of 3D printing is how is the third-party support. That's where rebadges actually work out pretty well as these common designs usually mean more third-party components or even 3D printed parts available. For example, the Monoprice Maker Select V2 that I use is really just a Wanhao Duplicator i3. If I find parts for the Duplicator i3, they're likely going to work with the Select V2 as well. That QIDI unit earlier is the same as the FlashForge 3D Printer Creator Pro, and both of them are actually just rebadges of the Wanhao Duplicator 4! (Wanhao makes quite a lot of 3D printing products.)
One negative thing about that unit is that it's cantilevered. It isn't necessarily a problem, but it does mean that the weight of the carriage plate and hot plate are being carried only on a single side. Being cantilevered is normally only an issue when you start going up in build size, but it's worth noting.
I'd say the most important thing is to make sure the unit does everything that you need. It's not the worst thing if you go with a smaller, cheaper unit just to get your feet wet, and maybe work up to a larger, more capable unit.
First off, there is no perfect printer. There are only tradeoffs and choices. But between the gMax and the S5, we would choose the CR-10 S5. Why? Here are some of my thoughts about each...
gMax 1.5 XT+
Creatily CR-10 S5
The Bottom Line
That's our experience in a nutshell.
I bought an Anet A8 a while back before doing enough research, and have been pretty lucky until recently. My current printer has decided to cook itself, even after the upgrades that are suggested to make the printer safer. I would like to upgrade to a better printer that I can run for extended amounts of time without worry of setting a house fire. I would really like a printer that has a camera so I can monitor my prints while at work, and having dual extrudes would be a plus.
I have been doing a little research before posting but i'm not jazzed about what I have found so far. (although I am concerned about the build volumes) Some printers that I have come across are Mono Price Fully Enclosed Dual Extruder 3D Printer W/ Camera, FlashForge 3D Printer, and of course the Prusa i3 MK3S Kit (however adding the dual extruder is pricey)
I'm not sure if I'm all that sold on the three I listed so far mostly due to the build volume, and price, as well as not having a whole lot of reviews on them other than the Prusa.
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When it comes to the camera I thought about mounting my own webcam to the printer, and using that instead to help cut costs. Is this a viable idea?
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If anyone has any suggestions they would like to throw out please let me know.
I understand the nook and cranny issue. There would have to be some post processing to smooth the surface out. The issue I have been reading is that the material used for food safe 3d printing cant take much abuse and or quickly biodegrades, has little to no resistance to being cleaned with any sort of chemicals. Again, this is what I know of, I am hoping someone knows of a solution.
I was reading more about PTFE and 3d printing. It seems like you can not 3D print using PTFE besides the 3M material and thats going to be crazy expensive for now.
As far as making parts that dont need to be food safe, ABS seems like the way to go. It looks like getting an enclosed printer is also a good idea. Or getting a printer you can make an enclosure for. So far I have looked at a CR-10, Monoprice Maker Select Plus, and FlashForge 3D Printer Creator Pro though the build area is a bit small on this one.
> It's definitely not as easy as it seems, and there is some post print work, but i love it.
In grad school I got to play with a Makerbot Replicator and a Lulzbot. I'm looking for one of my own, with an emphasis on cheap and big.
Is this the one you have? Very nice. A bit expensive for me, though.
Alright, seeking advice here (duh, right?)...
I'd like to keep the purchase under 1k USD so strongly considering the Prusa MK3S kit, though I noticed the below options. I'd like dual extrusion, but mainly for support materials (dissolvable), but not a requirement. Does anyone have any thoughts on the other two or should I stick to the Prusa at this price point? TIA!
Flashforge
https://www.amazon.com/FlashForge-Structure-Optimized-Platform-Extruder/dp/B00I8NM6JO and subsequently ...
Qidi
https://www.amazon.com/QIDI-TECHNOLOGY-Printer-Newest-Model/dp/B076BLQWHY
Personally, I love my FlashForge Creator Pro!
http://www.amazon.com/FlashForge-Structure-Optimized-Platform-Extruder/dp/B00I8NM6JO
To put things in perspective on the money saved.
That app needs a personal settable achievement in terms of what one intends to do with the money saved.
Just like u/tipsygelding said, this is in fact a HICTOP Prusa i3 clone. Here is a link to the Amazon page. It's not available, but from other sites I've looked at, it looks like it's ~$1000, so I'm glad you were able to grab it!
Oh, and welcome to the sub!
I just checked my Slic3r settings, the nozzle diameter is set to 0.5mm.
I have this printer.
The specs say it's actually a 0.4mm nozzle diameter (which I just changed in my Slicer settings).
Thanks for the additional info:
Since you commented the other link was not as good because of the Acrylic frame. What about this one which has an aluminum frame?
In the printing world is aluminum OK in place of steel?
Looking to buy another kit or pre built printer. I have some experience. What do you guys think of this printer: https://www.amazon.com/HICTOP-Leveling-Accuracy-Self-assembly-Printing/dp/B015IHMOSK/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_product_top?ie=UTF8
I bought the hictop model which is pretty similar although more expensive. The instructions were poor and one hole was not threaded. Other then that it works well.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B015IHMOSK/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&amp;psc=1
Right now I'm looking at possibly getting a 3D printer, and these are the 2 I'm looking at.
Anycubic Upgraded Full Metal I3 Mega 3D PRINTER with Ultra Base Heated and 3.5" Touch Screen
And
FlashForge Finder 3D Printers with Cloud, Wi-Fi, USB cable and Flash drive connectivity
Which of these two is best?
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Well this Millennium falcon is $800 wheras you could get a small 3D printer for $300 so assuming you print 7000. So if you print more than 2700 bricks it's already breaking even.
I've been thinking of buying my first 3D printer, and found the [FlashForge Finder] (https://www.amazon.com/FlashForge-3D-Printers-New-Model/dp/B016R9E7J2/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_product_top?ie=UTF8). Do you think it is a good first buy?
I've got a 3D Printer
https://www.amazon.com/FlashForge-3D-Printers-New-Model/dp/B016R9E7J2/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1502825957&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=flashforge+finder
And it has free two day shipping for prime members ;)
[I think it might be more than 330 euros I don’t know the conversion](FlashForge 3D Printers, New Model: Finder https://www.amazon.com/dp/B016R9E7J2/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_1li.AbYGZ918M)
Picked up one for just shy of $300 USD before the holidays.
https://www.amazon.com/Monoprice-13860-Maker-Select-Printer/dp/B018GZBC3Y/
It's up to $443 now. Works really well with some tuning and managing prints is a breeze with a Raspberry Pi that has OctoPrint installed on it.
Will pint a benchy tonight with stock settings and post for you to checkout.
$330 on amazon.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B018GZBC3Y/ref=dra_a_rv_mr_ho_xx_P3379_100?tag=dradisplay-20&amp;ascsubtag=b9063924b419f1820d33eeff66a4ea4c_S
Monoprice just came out with new version at $399. I haven't looked too much into differences.
http://www.amazon.com/Monoprice-113860-Select-Printer-Filament/dp/B018GZBC3Y
So is this one V2
https://www.amazon.com/Monoprice-113860-Select-Printer-Filament/dp/B018GZBC3Y
Amazon has it right now for $272 prime...
I was recommended these printers by a friend, do you know of any issues with it. We do have experience building a CNC machine before.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B018XJ3E02/
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B018GZBC3Y/
Its actually available on Amazon. I just bought one. Monoprice 113860 Maker Select Entry Level Heated Build Plate 3D Printer, Includes 2 GB Micro SD Card and Sample PLA Filament https://www.amazon.com/dp/B018GZBC3Y/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_OJPCxbDHF81X8
Somebody may have bought them up to resale them on amazon.
Thanks for the advice guys. I still haven't decided if I will go for it, but I thought it might be worth summarizing a bit of research I did in case others come across this post.
Here is a useful table (that I hope is accurate) to give you a list of chemical resistances by plastic type.
After consulting a few more chemical resistance charts through many a google search, I found that PVDF would do the job, but it seems like it may be tough to keep consistent temperature for a good print, and I would need a heated build plate. I found a relatively inexpensive (~$340) printer from Monoprice that should be able to print at the temperature I need and though seems to be pushing it, the build plate seems like it can get hot enough to print PVDF.
I've found from sellers like this one and this one that print temperature should be around 210C with a bed temperature around 120C (both costing ~$200).
I haven't decided if I will go ahead and buy it to try out. It might be nice to have the 3D printer for other things even if this doesn't work. I will look into how easily I could just fashion the basket from a block as suggested as well.
New to 3D printing and modeling, have worked with vectric aspire for CNC machines so I'm willing to learn any program.
BUDGET $400 USD
Willing to build from a kit if needed, want to print props, emblems, small parts for hobby projects.
I found a Monoprice v2 on amazon that looks too good to be true at $329, https://www.amazon.com/Monoprice-Printer-Filament-Preloaded-printable/dp/B018GZBC3Y
Is this an ok one to buy for a starter printer?
Monoprice printers have 10% off at checkout
Monoprice filament has 30% off at check out
http://www.amazon.com/Monoprice-Maker-Select-3D-Printer/dp/B018GZBC3Y/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1459091781&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=maker+select+3d+printer
Budget: $300 Max ( $220 - $250 Preferred )
Country: USA
I would be willing to build it from a kit - It's no problem. I don't have much experience with electronic maintenance, but I'm good w/ making stuff and my dad has experience.
I plan to print things out for fun, maybe mini figures. I would like to print things out that are larger though.
No circumstances. I just prefer fast-ish shipping if possible. Also must be a cyber-monday sale. I found some deals that fit my budget and look nice and I don't know whether or not they're good or worth. I'll link them in the post. If you could find a better one or give me opinions as to which one is the best to buy that'd be appreciated.
https://www.gearbest.com/3d-printers-3d-printer-kits/pp_1841229.html?wid=1433363&amp;lkid=17765773
https://www.gearbest.com/3d-printers-3d-printer-kits/pp_725101.html?wid=1433363&amp;lkid=17749496
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/ANYCUBIC-Formax-3D-Printer-Large-Plus-Size-FDM-Impresora-4max-Diy-Kit-Modular-Design-Nozzle-3D/32852262715.html?spm=a2g01.12110341.layer-3te59f.543.3924dfaczlvX5Z&amp;gps-id=5780592&amp;scm=1007.19881.118560.0&amp;scm_id=1007.19881.118560.0&amp;scm-url=1007.19881.118560.0&amp;pvid=e1ff7053-f1ef-45eb-b234-73ffb4b482a8
https://www.gearbest.com/3d-printers-3d-printer-kits/pp_009713679625.html?wid=1433363&amp;lkid=17749753
https://www.amazon.com/Monoprice-Printer-Filament-Preloaded-Printable/dp/B018GZBC3Y/?tag=all3dp0c-20
Trying to narrow down. I've got about $300 to work with. Presently like -
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B011PVIMPW/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_c_api_lzEmzb6H2A883
Versus
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B018GZBC3Y/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_c_api_aAEmzbK84VAT8
What are the tradeoffs? I'm unable to find significantly differentiating features / etc between the two. Thanks!
First gen Prusa i3 that much better thant he monoprice select (amazon.com) at the same price?
https://www.amazon.com/Monoprice-Select-Printer-Heated-Filament/dp/B01FL49VZE/ref=sr_1_3?s=industrial&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1488287932&amp;sr=1-3&amp;keywords=3d+printer
https://www.amazon.com/Monoprice-13860-Maker-Select-Printer/dp/B018GZBC3Y/ref=sr_1_5?s=industrial&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1488287932&amp;sr=1-5&amp;keywords=3d+printer
https://www.amazon.com/REPRAPGURU-RepRap-Printer-Plastic-Company/dp/B01KD6T7Z4/ref=sr_1_13?s=industrial&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1488287932&amp;sr=1-13&amp;keywords=3d+printer
This is what I mainly use, If it’s not a CR-10 just for large build area.
The only thing that’s really an issue with either of them is the board they (and most other cheaper printers) use can’t supply enough current to the hotbed so it will start to cook the connector off the board and then start a fire. It’s super easily solved with adding a mosfet between the board and the hotbed.
If you end up getting your own look into OctoPrint. It will allow you to control the printer from a webpage, but more importantly it acts as a host for a video stream to your printer so you don’t need to run back and forth to babysit. Plus once you have the webcam hooked up you can get some sweet karma off the timelapses
This is the one I have. Monoprice 13860 Maker Select 3d Printer V2 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B018GZBC3Y/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_Y1r4ybMNJVRCR
How about a nice Stratasys? Oops for $300 better go with a select mini V2:
https://www.monoprice.com/mobile/product/details/21711?gclid=Cj0KEQjwrYbIBRCgnY-OluOk89EBEiQAZER58kwSc1xq_iea4n4yOLLp71sCvbZa_SZPft3H5Kh7TTAaAixI8P8HAQ
Or maker select, which is slightly over budget, but based on the i3 platform and probably something that you can grow with.
https://www.amazon.com/Monoprice-13860-Maker-Select-Printer/dp/B018GZBC3Y
Both are great printers and will give optimal quality for the price.
Hi all, I have a question about the Monoprice Maker Select v2. I've seen discussion here of it being a potential fire hazard and the board burning out because of the power draw to the heated bed (if I'm understanding everything correctly). Someone mentioned there being a 2.1, which supposedly addresses some of those issues. I haven't been able to find a 2.1 elsewhere, just the WanHao Duplicator 2.1. Is that what people are referring to? Or are newer v2 units being sold now 2.1? Do the v2 models being sold on Amazon have the power issue still?
Wanhao i3 Duplicator v2.1 by way of Amazon.
I have two of them, easy to use and improve machine.
Here's a Facebook group dedicated to them.
If you get this printer, this is a highly recommended upgrade. It's a hardened steel nozzle and slotted cooling block kit. Very easy to install, improves holding a given temp in the hot end.
And here is a good deal on filament that's made in America, a grab bag of four rolls for $60, your choice on type.
A copy of a wanhao duplicator i3 v2.1
Monoprice maker select v 2.
Whats your take on this one?
https://www.amazon.com/Monoprice-Select-Printer-Heated-Filament/dp/B01FL49VZE/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1504034283&amp;sr=8-2-spons&amp;keywords=monoprice%2Bprinter&amp;th=1
Gets 4/5 stars on amazon and under $200. I'm really getting and itchy clicking finger.
Or this one
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B018GZBC3Y?ref=emc_b_5_t
I have an around ~$350 US budget, and I found a Monoprice Maker Select V2 and a Prusa i3 V2. Which should I choose, or is there anything better for the price out there?
Maker Select v2
PSA: You can buy a pretty good 3d Printer for $300. This is the one I have. It is worth owning ...
https://www.amazon.com/Monoprice-13860-Maker-Select-Printer/dp/B018GZBC3Y/ref=sr_1_3?s=industrial&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1480941456&amp;sr=1-3&amp;keywords=monoprice+3d+printer
Monoprice Maker Select is just a rebrand if you want to go that option on amazon.
Man this conversation has me back fired up to get one. I got on amazon and the prices have dropped so much it's really affordable now. This one has decent reviews if used right and the price point has it in the realm I could do it now but I'll probably be wiser and wait till my next bonus still. I wish I would have looked a week ago I've nearly spent that much on new mods and vape gear this month. I'm excited to see them in the price range to it's so much more in reach now. Last time I looked they were still closer to $1K
How would you rank this in terms of budget choices
https://www.amazon.com/Monoprice-13860-Maker-Select-Printer/dp/B018GZBC3Y
Pretty much everyone or /r/3Dprinting will recommend a Wanhao/monoprice duplicator i3 for tight budgets or beginners, such as this one!
https://www.amazon.com/Monoprice-13860-Maker-Select-Printer/dp/B018GZBC3Y/ref=sr_1_11?s=industrial&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1479327540&amp;sr=1-11&amp;keywords=prusa+i3
Is the Monoprice Maker Select a good budget/home printer for a budget of $400 USD? If not, what should I buy under $400?
It's arriving tomorrow. The one I ordered was sold by Amazon, so it qualified for Prime 2-day shipping. See Amazon's list of sellers.
For clarity, is this the printer you're talking about?
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B018GZBC3Y/
Here is the mobile version of your link
Just getting this today (I also missed the monoprice promo cutoff). But good news, Amazon has it for $272 + free shipping w/prime.
edit: just saw same comment below. The same good news twice is still good news...?
https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B018GZBC3Y/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&amp;psc=1
I just got that from my orders sheet, looks like they are doing something with their management at the moment.
https://www.amazon.com/Monoprice-13860-Maker-Select-Printer/product-reviews/B018GZBC3Y/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_viewopt_sr?ie=UTF8&amp;reviewerType=all_reviews&amp;showViewpoints=0&amp;pageNumber=1&amp;sortBy=recent&amp;filterByStar=one_star
Thats the 1 star reviews, only 14 of them (and one is just calling out what they think are fake reviews) - 84 5* reviews.
I posted this on here in another thread, but the one I bought this week came with a 4GB card (and a slot that has the card stick out for easy access) & a larger spool holder along with metal thumbwheels for the base adjustment - so they are improving in-versions, making a couple of the criticisms unwarranted.
It seems lots of people will recommend other printers, but almost all of them are twice the cost or more - so I guess it boils down to how much you want to invest. Personally I think its better to learn on a cheaper unit by printing
For the Canadians looking for a deal, Amazon.ca has the Monoprice Maker Select for a good price at $398 CAD with free shipping. Ships from Amazon's Toronto warehouse so you won't have to worry about duty.
https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B018GZBC3Y/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&amp;psc=1
At that price range, I've been extremely happy with my QIDI Tech printer. (http://www.amazon.com/TECHNOLOGY-3DP-QDA16-01-Extruder-Structure-Filaments/dp/B01D8M32LU/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1463690261&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=qidi+tech) My friends who have 3d printers are all very impressed by the quality that it prints straight out of the box.
I'll also recommend, the biggest quality upgrade I've experienced is when I paid $140 to get Simplify3D. All objects instantly came out with better quality than when I used the free Makerbot slicer.
This is a great starter:
http://smile.amazon.com/dp/B01D8M32LU
Amazon does sell it themselves.
Some context. Hoping someone has some ideas or experience. Thanks for reading!
QIDI Tech I on Amazon (less common printer, I’d link to prusa if I were advertising 😉)
I am not printing anywhere on this graph. This is just a manual test of setting various temperatures to see what was going on, without extruding any material.
I first noticed the problem during a print. Some filament was scorched, but the nozzle kept jamming (I soon discovered that it was likely because then it was too cold).
Was printing with ABS, only on the right extruder (T0). I thought maybe just T0 was broken, but this test made the situation look a little more interesting. I am guessing that the ghost signal on T1 has to due with an electrical problem. But it could be any part of the feedback loop (heaters, sensors, or controllers--maybe even a fan?).
UPDATE: Note that the third number is heated bed temperature, which does not ripple. To me, that might exclude something like the power supply?
Is the QIDI Tech printer decent? Reviews and images in the reviews seem to indicate it is.
https://www.amazon.com/TECHNOLOGY-3DP-QDA16-01-Extruder-Structure-Filaments/dp/B01D8M32LU/ref=sr_1_27?s=industrial&amp;rps=1&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1499090399&amp;sr=1-27&amp;refinements=p_72%3A1248921011%2Cp_85%3A2470955011
Thanks!
I have the Qidi Tech version of this printer and love it (https://www.amazon.com/TECHNOLOGY-3DP-QDA16-01-Extruder-Structure-Filaments/dp/B01D8M32LU/ref=sr_1_1/137-3764290-4585929?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1494515935&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=qidi+tech). Well worth the money spent and a very solid printer, I did an extrusion upgrade to it as well as changing to a PEI platform and I can print flex material / ABS with zero issues.
Fdm
Edit: this printer to he exact
QIDI TECHNOLOGY 3DP-QDA16-01 Dual Extruder Desktop 3D Printer QIDI TECH I, Fully Metal Frame Structure, Acrylic Covers, with2 Free Filaments, Works with ABS and PLA https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01D8M32LU/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_TRZ.AbDATWTYK
Well, starting to look at this one as well since it's enclosed:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01D8M32LU/
But the X-ONE could have an enclosure added with some work. Definitely have gotten a good impression of Qidi
Sorry, some relevant info.
hictop i3
with a sheet of borosilicate glass on the bed.
I'm new to printing. (:
I've lowered the acceleration to 750. which helped with other things but not this problem.
ALSO, X and Y dimensions are not quite right. the Z dimension is perfect. My goal is to print a z-probe part first since this printer did not come with.
I am very interested in a build log! I just purchased this kit :
"[New Arrival] HICTOP Filament Monitor Desktop 3D Printer Kits Reprap Prusa I3 MK8 DIY Self-assembly Printing size 10.6" x 8.3" x 7.7" https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01ERDWSFU/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_aFrLxb63N8RYF"
I don't know if I should return it and get the auto leveling version. I just received the package today and I am super eager to start the build, but I don't know if I made the right choice for the kit. I emailed tech support to see if they offer any self leveling equipment that I could integrate.
What do you think?
It's the HICTOP Prusa i3
[New Arrival] HICTOP Filament Monitor Desktop 3D Printer Kits Reprap Prusa I3 MK8 DIY Self-assembly Printing size 10.6" x 8.3" x 7.0" https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01ERDWSFU/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apap_WVQQojJZMjL8X
I was looking at this one... which appears to have a larger printer volume with the negative of having to build it yourself...
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01ERDWSFU/ref=mp_s_a_1_7?qid=1463321527&amp;sr=8-7&amp;pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&amp;keywords=i3+3d+printer+kit&amp;dpPl=1&amp;dpID=51Usk0-9JVL&amp;ref=plSrch
I'm thinking of getting this one. Is it any good. The specs and reviews looked good to me, but I'm kind of a noob in this sector
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01ERDWSFU/ref=yo_ii_img?ie=UTF8&amp;psc=1
I am using an Hictop i3 Style 3D Printer Exact Printer for those who are interested
I am printing with Amazon Basics PETG
The problem is that no matter what setting I use my print always fails around this spot.
My temperatures are 235c 245c and 255c with no luck
My print Speeds are 60mm/s, 50mm/s, and 30mm/s
I am using Cura to create the slice.
The print almost feels random. Even with the same settings it might fail sooner or later and it always starts at the bed.
Edit here are some more pictures in better quality plus the other failed benchys https://imgur.com/a/OH7pT6r
Right-o, sorry about that. It's a Prusa I3 Mk8 I believe and I've been using 1.75mm PLA with it. I have the bed set at 60C, the extruder at 220C. I was having some problems with prints not sticking to the base before, but that bed temperature seems to work. The motors were also skipping and "stepping" the prints before, but I tightened up the belts which took care of that. The printer will shudder a bit when filling in skinny bits, but for the outside layer it seems to be perfectly smooth to me. The extruder has two fans attached to it, one with a heat sink above the nozzle where the feed motor is and another blowing air across the nozzle itself. I'll update if I think of any more information.
Oops, I just realized the text for my post didn't work. Basically, when printing one of the 4 faces (along the x axis) ends up rougher than the other 3. I'm not sure what would be causing it because the face directly opposite of it is nice and smooth like the two on the y-axis. I would think if it was a problem with belts, the motor, etc. that I would see the same effect on the opposite side as well. I've tried different speeds with it to mitigate the issue, but I end up with a similar pattern no matter the speed setting. I also saw it with a different filament (although also PLA) that came with the printer originally. Any help or suggestions you can provide would be awesome, thanks!
Printer:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01ERDWSFU/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s01?ie=UTF8&amp;psc=1
Filament:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00ZBGDR1W/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&amp;psc=1
Looks like the HICTOP Prusa i3, just over $300. Prints plastic in 3D shapes. However, as with all 3D printers, it requires a lot of troubleshooting and calibrating.
No problem.
https://www.amazon.com/Monoprice-Select-Printer-Heated-Filament/dp/B01FL49VZE/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1485780350&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=monoprice+select+mini+3d+printer
I was actually about to buy This one the day the switch was announced and I decided to get that.
https://www.amazon.ca/Monoprice-Select-Printer-Heated-Filament/dp/B01FL49VZE/
The reviews at the bottom say this is the V1, but it's offered in black and white, so I'm not sure which one this is.
Going to see how low the price can go on Black Friday, but $250ish is a decent price.
Wow, both the V1 and the V2 are out of stock on monoprice.com now. It looks like you can still get the Mini off of Amazon, however. Though for just $50 more you can get a refurbished Maker Select V2 off of Monoprice.
This probably should be in /r/3Dprinting or something, rather than here. This sub is for showing off "useful" prints.
That said, I've heard decent things about the FolgerTech 2020 i3 and Tevo Tarantula.
What I decided to do, though, was get the Monoprice Select Mini and use it to print parts for a D-Bot. I'll resell the MPSM when I'm done.
I wish I could of helped you with your printer as I have the Jr and was able to fix my problems without extensive repairs. It works much better than before and I use other brand filaments. Of course being able to do that depends on the firmware version of the JR.
As far as recommendations I'd look at Monoprice printers:
https://www.amazon.com/Monoprice-Maker-Select-Plus-Printer/dp/B01JBEF3T8/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1486692459&amp;sr=8-3&amp;keywords=monoprice+3d+printer
or
https://www.amazon.com/Monoprice-Select-Printer-Heated-Filament/dp/B01FL49VZE/ref=sr_1_3?s=industrial&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1486692450&amp;sr=1-3&amp;keywords=3d+printer
From my brief research https://smile.amazon.com/Monoprice-Select-Printer-Heated-Filament/dp/B01FL49VZE?sa-no-redirect=1 seems like a very good first 3D printer. But that's way under your budget. So I'm sure for your budget there are hundreds of better ones out there.
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Description | Follow along with my written guide here: http://www.thetylergibson.com/3d-printing-for-the-absolute-beginner-monoprice-select-mini-2/ Available from Monoprice directly for $199 + 15-20 dollars shipping http://www.monoprice.com/product?p_id=15365&amp;AID=11064683&amp;PID=4485850 From Amazon.com for $219 https://www.amazon.com/Monoprice-Select-Printer-Heated-Filament/dp/B01FL49VZE/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1478830476&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=mp+select+mini+3d+printer Or from Jet.com for $187 after TRIPLE15 coupon https://jet.com/product/MP-Select-Mini-3D-Printer/6aacb19912cd471b9a4bfa697da6cc24 ------- Owner's Manual link: http://downloads.monoprice.com/files/manuals/15365_Manual_160415.pdf ------- HATCHBOX PLA Filament - https://www.amazon.com/HATCHBOX-3D-PLA-1KG1-75-BLK-Filament-Dimensional/dp/B00J0ECR5I/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1478830820&amp;sr=8-2&amp;keywords=hatchbox HATCHBOX ABS Filament - https://www.amazon.com/HATCHBOX-3D-ABS-1KG1-75-BLK-Filament -Dimensional/dp/B00J0H8EWA/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&qid=1478830820&sr=8-7&keywords=hatchbox Part 2 - Updating the firmware! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cHGF4q46p_M
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Thats this one right!
https://www.amazon.ca/Monoprice-Select-Printer-Heated-Filament/dp/B01FL49VZE
It looks pretty professional for that price range. Do you have a recommended software for designing stuff to use with it.
it says the select mini
https://www.amazon.com/Monoprice-Select-Printer-Heated-Filament/dp/B01FL49VZE/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1491932543&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=iiip+printer
I read your replies and I see you interested in making this well I know monoprice sells a cheap printer its bed is small tho but it would work and internals could be borrowed from a hs thats all the help I can give
https://www.amazon.com/Monoprice-Select-Mini-Printer-Assembled/dp/B01FL49VZE/ref=sr_1_14?crid=1PF0NDWMMGTGN&amp;keywords=monoprice%2Bprinter&amp;qid=1570250870&amp;refinements=p_89%3AMonoprice%2Cp_n_condition-type%3A6461716011&amp;rnid=6461714011&amp;sprefix=mono%2Bprice%2Bpr%2Caps%2C239&amp;sr=8-14&amp;th=1
This turned me off also. I ended up buying a Monoprice Mini Select for $200ish and used it to print parts needed to build this larger printer.
I now have 2 printers for the cost of the MKII. I was able to start printing after the 2 day shipping of the Monoprice mini and immediately had a project to start working on. I'm just waiting on a few more parts and my Hypercube will be complete.
Amazon.ca?
This guy?
They should mark it as such, because people in the Q&A section as well as in the reviews are warning that its the V1.
The monoprice select mini. It's working great so far - we have printed a few miniatures from thiniverse and the details came out great.
I've been looking at printers, mostly the Monoprice select mini (v2? Amazon doesn't specify. Here is the link: https://www.amazon.com/Monoprice-Select-Printer-Heated-Filament/dp/B01FL49VZE) and I want to make sure there isn't a better model that's a bit more expensive. The bed also seems a bit small. My main worry is reliability. I have to ship the printer from the US to South America so if the printer fails or something, I can't have it sent for repairs or buy replacement parts.
What is your price range? I have a limit of 300 dollars but I'm looking to spend a little less
What do you intend to do with the printer? I want to practice my 3d modeling skills so I'll be printing different kinds of models of pop-culture references, for example. I also intend to make some sorts of useful things around the house (coat hangers, organizers, cable clamps, etc). I'd rather have a slightly bigger printer than (15cm)^3
Are you interested in assembling a kit or would you prefer to purchase an assembled printer? I want to purchase an assembled printer that I can buy from Amazon. Otherwise shipping will kill me.
Did you read this FAQ? Yes. I've been reading the FAQ and doing my own research.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01FL49VZE/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1494597523&amp;sr=8-3&amp;pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&amp;keywords=3d+printer&amp;dpPl=1&amp;dpID=41UQWp4ToDL&amp;ref=plSrch
Actually there is a cheap 3D printer that I use and works well. https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01FL49VZE/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1499624882&amp;sr=8-3&amp;pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&amp;keywords=3d+printer&amp;dpPl=1&amp;dpID=41UQWp4ToDL&amp;ref=plSrch
Hey guys，im brand new to 3d printing and looking to get my first printer. Im wanting it to make scenery and miniature stuff for wargaming. I would much rather get a pre built one and have found this
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01FL49VZE/ref=cm_cr_arp_mb_bdcrb_top?ie=UTF8&amp;th=1&amp;psc=1
Is it any good? Seems pretty good according to ebay. Any advice or tips would be verry much appreciated thanks!
This is the printer I have coming. I'm also trying to see if this is the only print out there for the armour, so far it may be. I did find this one as well, but can't tell if it's only a model and not full size, or if that even matters and can be resized.
Got a CR-10 for 367. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06XSF5MGT/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_5PUfAbE0KNYEH
I already have a CR-10 and I couldn't pass it up at this price. I installed a PEI sheet and did the bed leveling mod. This is by far my best 3D printer. (I won't name names, but some cost 8x the CR-10) Print quality is just amazing and it's been very reliable so far.
I would consider some type of bed mod a must. Hairspray on glass is just so getto. I consistently print 12" x 12" plates on my CR-10 and never had a corner lift. (Using PEI). You don't have to worry about oversizing your first layer or any of that BS.
Did you get the HICTOP version? I've been considering it since it is prime, and I have almost $400 in credit.
Did you read this FAQ?
Yes
Only question I have is, I'm pretty sold on a CR-10 printer but is there any real difference by buying a different brand? Such as a HICTOP brand via a Creality when they look EXACTLY the same down to the color? Maybe aside from customer service are the machines exactly the same?
[Creality]
(https://www.amazon.com/Creality-CR-10-3D-Aluminum-High-precisio/dp/B072C5QHPQ/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1501956978&amp;sr=8-5&amp;keywords=CR-10+3D+Printer)
[HICTOP]
(https://www.amazon.com/HICTOP-CR-10-Printer-Aluminum-300x300x400mm/dp/B06XSF5MGT/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_product_top?ie=UTF8)
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B06XSF5MGT/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1517870807&amp;sr=8-1&amp;pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&amp;keywords=cr10&amp;dpPl=1&amp;dpID=51IBoIX-tHL&amp;ref=plSrch
Unfortunately it's 500 now, not sure why.
sorry i commented the wrong price, it was on sale a few days ago but rose to 500. but if your still interested here is the link
If you want a beginning printer go with Monoprice select mini v2. It has a small printing bed but it has good quality and is easy to set up. I got mine from https://www.amazon.com/Monoprice-Select-Mini-Printer-Assembled/dp/B073ZLSMFT/ref=mp_s_a_1_1_sspa?keywords=monoprice+select+mini+3d+printer+v2&amp;qid=1558146876&amp;s=gateway&amp;sprefix=monoprice+selec&amp;sr=8-1-spons&amp;psc=1 for $190 or you could get one off the official website.
[Monoprice Select Mini 3D Printer V2 - Black with Heated (120 x 120 x 120 mm) Build Plate, Fully Assembled + Free Sample PLA Filament and MicroSD Card Preloaded with Printable 3D Models] (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B073ZLSMFT/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_3DsOBb6GV9BJV)
This one?
Is the Monoprice select mini a good printer for a beginner? Specifically this one:
https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B073ZLSMFT/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_4YQTAbRCYEVB5
HATCHBOX 1.75mm White PLA 3D Printer Filament - 1kg Spool (2.2 lbs) - Dimensional Accuracy +/- 0.05mm https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00J0GMMP6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_EBHPCb8CJ9QV2
Its only $20 and you could crank out a lot of minis at high quality. I'm not familiar with other printers other then my monoprice mini v2. So i can't attest to the quality/price. If you're interested in just minis for now then i would honestly get: Monoprice Select Mini 3D Printer V2 - Black with Heated (120 x 120 x 120 mm) Build Plate, Fully Assembled + Free Sample PLA Filament and MicroSD Card Preloaded with Printable 3D Models https://www.amazon.com/dp/B073ZLSMFT/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_nFHPCb6W5JNDZ
Its print ready right out of the box and user friendly. Lots of mods to do and lots of youtube videos to guide you along the way, a great beginner's 3d printer. Plus it doesn't break the bank.
Monoprice Select Mini 3D Printer with Heated Build Plate, Includes Micro SD Card and Sample PLA Filament - 121711 - Black
https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B073ZLSMFT/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=thebigaawes06-20&amp;linkId=ed9c49199f5a2e54a63b814462488ec7
https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/61Kd3AteCjL._SL1200_.jpg
I really recommend.
the Da Vinci 1.0
http://www.amazon.com/XYZprinting-Da-Vinci-1-0-Printer/dp/B00H7VEU0G/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1397587069&amp;sr=8-2&amp;keywords=xyz+printing
its 500.00 and it's my first 3d printer and works perfect out of the box. I have hacked mine to use other filament so I dont have to use xyz filament anymore
My personal recommendation (hictop prusa) is about $270. For $330 you'll have plenty of choices on Amazon. In hindsight I wish my printer had a metal frame but after some tuning it's a good work horse with a large print area. Good for the price just don't expect 1 micron resolution.
EDIT: just found two that I really want. Both with metal frames, one for sure has auto leveling (very very very good to have) and it's $520
HICTOP Auto Leveling Desktop 3D Printer Prusa I3 DIY Kit High Accuracy CNC Self-assembly 10.6" x 7.9" x 7.4" Printing Size【Filament Not included】 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B015IHMOSK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_omnKzbNWBYW4W
HICTOP CR-10 3D Printer Prusa I3 DIY Kit Aluminum Large Print Size 300x300x400mm https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06XSF5MGT/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_OmnKzbTRAT56S
Just tried it on amazon.ca
https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B018GZBC3Y/ref=ox_sc_act_title_3?smid=A3DWYIK6Y9EEQB&amp;psc=1
Did not work.
Sadness
I have a MP Mini V2 and its a decent machine, just has a smaller build plate.
I also have a Anycubic I3 Mega that has been a great machine.
I’ve used a couple of the other monoprice printers, but that’s it. These have been great out-of-the-box printers for me, but they are limited by your knowledge and willingness to spend time to dial them in for anything other than PLA. I struggled trying to get my I3 running PETG, but ultimately didn’t have the patience so I’m back on PLA. Going to give it another shot soon since I know it can do it.
I cant speak to the quality of the printer, but I will never buy a 3rd party product from Walmart ever again nor their warranty. They will not back up the warranty and will want you to deal directly with the manufacture on any issues. This manufacturer is in China and it will take days to get a response. They will also not allow you to return it to the store since its 3rd party.
You can pick up a Ender 3 for a great price and get amazing prints out of it when you dial it in.
https://www.amazon.com/Comgrow-Creality-Ender-Aluminum-220x220x250mm/dp/B07BR3F9N6/ref=sr_1_8?keywords=creality+cr10+3d+printer&amp;qid=1550091365&amp;s=gateway&amp;sr=8-8
> or own a 5 or 6 figure 3D printer in your basement.
Where the fuck did you get that number, I can find a 3D printer for less then probably even 4 figures easily brand new. I found one shipped on Amazon right now for 3 figures
https://www.amazon.com/Comgrow-Creality-Ender-Aluminum-220x220x250mm/dp/B07BR3F9N6?ref_=Oct_CABSellerC_6066127011_0&amp;pf_rd_p=bcf0643e-6aab-5121-ab2b-c46a84d3b300&amp;pf_rd_s=mobile-hybrid-6&amp;pf_rd_t=30901&amp;pf_rd_i=6066127011&amp;pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&amp;pf_rd_r=DHBHANEA1AVW5ZZ5R9TV&amp;pf_rd_r=DHBHANEA1AVW5ZZ5R9TV&amp;pf_rd_p=bcf0643e-6aab-5121-ab2b-c46a84d3b300
ADIMLab Gantry 3D Printer 90% Assembled 310X310X410 3D Printing Size with 24V15A Power Heat Bed Glass Control Box Filament Detector, Nozzle Light, Modifiable to Upgrade to Auto Leveling https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07CPQQ57D/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_TzpHDbYJ9N93K
I use the ADIMLAB gantry i3 pro. It is a workhorse and when tuned right can go for a month or more without needing maintenance. It is 370 usd and is HUGE. I use it for cosplay and am currently making a suit of iron man armor.
It is a great first time printer and I couldn’t recommend it more.
The customer support is amazing and couldn’t be better.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07CPQQ57D/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_qlS1DbCFFAEB7
https://smile.amazon.com/SainSmart-Creality-Ender-3-Printer-Printing/dp/B07DGV2L8Z/
$195 sainsmart non Amazon now,
https://smile.amazon.com/Creality-Economic-Printing-Function-220x220x250MM/dp/B07CGMN3XF/
$167 for the creality
I would also look at this one if you want to print right out of the box http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00H7VEU0G/ref=cm_sw_r_udp_awd_7Cjutb12PTRGN
What about the Da Vinci? Version 1.0 is only 399 on amazon.
http://www.amazon.com/XYZprinting-Da-Vinci-1-0-Printer/dp/B00H7VEU0G
Duo is 649
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00LMBJKEI/ref=pd_lpo_sbs_dp_ss_2?pf_rd_p=1944687682&amp;pf_rd_s=lpo-top-stripe-1&amp;pf_rd_t=201&amp;pf_rd_i=B00H7VEU0G&amp;pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&amp;pf_rd_r=04Z353DM1D5393755W05
and the Aio is 799
http://www.amazon.com/XYZprinting-Vinci-All--Printer-Print/dp/B00OCG91IK/ref=sr_1_12?s=industrial&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1417646202&amp;sr=1-12
I'm waiting for the next gen Aio suppose to have dual extruder plus scanner. Should be out some time beginning of next year. Only thing I don't like is the fact that the filament is proprietary but you can hack the cartridges, but it voids your warranty. Then again this is the maker world so who cares about warranty.
I always recommend the FlashForge Finder as someone's first 3D Printer. Comes fully assembled and ready to print (aside from levelling the bed). 14 x 14 x 14 cm build area, high quality prints. I use one for PLA orders for my online shop. It's also built like a brick shithouse.
https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B01FL49VZE/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_9b.zDb101JJ9E
Lots cheaper 200-300 do that and more.
Beats almost 50 for a little amount plastic...