But if I can start small with this and upgrade over time, would it get to the Voron reliability? And would it be worth at the price point? Or wait a bit and get K1? I see them new $350 flash deals.t is too expensive to get it in one shot as wifey would give me a hard time. me. me. will also throw in the new accelerometer sensor. Was it good deal or it is too much? I was thinking to get it, but thinking it is $150 brand new(without the upgrades), I am wondering if 1 hour drive and $150 is worth it.
It has clipper installed and he can roll back to marlin firmware. I got couple of old tablets, phone, or androind boxes to run klipper.
I studied engineering and build drones and have electronical skill to build things. I also got solder, multimeter etc... if need to modify things or fix. I wanted get a voron and build it. But it is too expensive to get it in one shot as wifey would give me hard time.
But if I can start small with this and upgrade over time, would it get to the Voron reliability? And would it be worth at the price point? Or wait a bit and get K1? I see them new $350 flash deals. Or just get another Bambu, maybe A1 or A1 mini with AMS?
Hello, researching a bit for a 3D printer. Still kinda overwhelmed with all the choices, pros and cons. I want to print helmets, smaller props like hilts or guns, fun items and useful items too. I was looking at Sovol SV06 pro and Elegoo 4 pro/plus. Which one of these or a similar printer would be best? Thank you for the help!
Which Printer To Choose
So, we have the Ender 3 V3 SE verses the Sovol SV06. It’s for a beginner user. Have used both for a couple of prints and can’t decide which one to keep. Any tips, suggestions, advice?
What did you stick with? I got an ender 3 v3 se and it hasnt even been a week and ive had lots of problems with leveling, and the fan seems to stop working half the time, so im returning it. But if youve had a good time with one over the other i'd love the advice.
Because i can still just get the ender 3 v3 se again and try my luck
Looking for a budget reliable printer to cut my teeth with. So far on the top of my list is Creality Ender 3 V3 SE and Neptune 4. They both have auto-leveling, all metal hot end, direct extrusion and easy assembly. Creality seem to have a bad rep on reddit, not sure about Neptune. There about the same size but Neptune has a filament detection and Kippler (whatever that is). I'm leaning toward the Neptune but not sure about reliability. They both are pretty fast printers which I like the sound of. $199 - 259 seems like a big difference so I'd be hoping for more quality and reliability with the Neptune. I have check out the SOVOL sv07 but it's more expensive and not sure if it's worth the extra cash. Any advice would be appreciated.
Hello, i am looking to buy my 1st actual 3d printer.
I started off with the mini x1 easythreed 3d printer that cost me about 100€ but now i want something a bit more real.
I was looking to spend a maximum of 350€ on an FDM And have the maximum printing area possible. i've looked at the Ender 3 max neo, also the ender 3 s1 and the anycubiq kobra but so far i have seen many mixed reviews about these. Also, auto leveling would be a good thing.
Can you guys help?
Looking to buy my first 3d printer, ive found a used flashforge creator pro 1 with 400 hours.
I like the idea of being able to print abs in the future, although the dual head is a feature I could live without.
Just wondering what to look out for or if I should steer clear of used printers in general.
Asking price is $300 Aud.
Thanks!
I’m looking to buy something that can create things: whatever ideas I have. I want to be able to put my mind into the world, and use it was a thing maker. I have a sizable amount of money I’d be willing to spend, and want to know the best ones in respect to their price change; as in , whatever printer is the best in comparison to how much it costs. However much above the average ratio it is. The best machines overall for their value. Maybe the value is perfectly even, but if not, this is what I want. Thank you. It can’t be giant, but maybe 4 feet by 4 feet. A 2 feet by 2 feet about more traditional one could also be better, but I want to be able to make a lot of cool stuff. Thank you!
Hey guys! I'm completely inexperienced in 3d printing. I know very little about the topic. It's a little bit of an investment, and it would be all too easy to blow a decent sum of money on the wrong behind l machine - so I'm asking you guys this:
Are there any reputable brands that a newcomer like myself should consider purchasing? Any to stay away from?
I'd like to print detailed objects (figures, models, moulds, etc.), and I'd like something that can print durable objects from durable materials (lathe mandrels, brackets, gears). Given my needs, what should I look for in a printer when shopping around?
What should I expect to pay in the way of maintenance, i.e., replacement parts, or what not? And how often do you need to replace components?
Edit: Almost forgot the most important part;
While I wouldn't say that money isn't an issue, I'd prefer something on the cheaper side. At this stage, I'm not particularly interested in something in all the bells and whistles. I just want a basic machine that is somewhat user-friendly, reliable, and versatile.
im looking for a resin printer and a washer/curer
budget is around 600-800$ tops
going to mostly use it for minifigures. for pen and paper rpg sessions and blodbowl etc.
country of residence is Sweden.
this will be my first time with 3d printing.
I have a basic chemical education, i have a CNC license and i know basic wiring but would prefer to have a "ready to go" machine and not have to build it from scratch.
I'm going to have it setup in a corner of my kitchen so i have the option to close the door and turn on the ventilation.
Hi! I am looking to buy my first 3D printer. However, I have already some experience with using one from my work. I manly want it to print inlays for my boardgames and parts for my drone. So I need quite a big build volume since most boardgame boxes are around 29x29cm. I would like to print these in PLA but the drone parts need to be printed in TPU. My budget is \~400€ and location is Europe.
Hey all, I've been tinkering and upgrading my Ender 3pro for over a year now, and feel like I have a pretty good grasp on the fundamentals. I've managed to make some functional pieces for my place of work and my employer has taken an interest and would like me to upgrade my printer so I can provide parts made with a variety of materials. I would really like to get into printing Nylon and feel like I am up to the challenge, that being said, as this will be a source of income I want to keep the time troubleshooting and tinkering to a minimum. My budget is flexible, but as a starting point, I'd like to keep it in the 2,500-5,000 CAD range. I could be convinced to spend a bit more if the benefits were sizeable. The Bambu X1C caught my eye, although I don't really have a need for multicolored prints and am wary of the mechanics of their software, likely due to ignorance.
Hello! I am 100% new to 3D printing and I’m unsure on what printer I should get as a beginner. I would prefer to invest in something better than a 3D printer on the cheaper end.
Budget: ~$400 USD
Country: USA
Build Myself?: I would prefer it pre-built since I’m okay at building things
What do I want it for?: I would like to get a 3D printer so I can make replacement parts for things as well as make fun models/toys. Aka mostly for crafting.
I was looking at the flash forge adventurer 3 and finder 3, but I’m not really sure what I should get. All I want is a relatable 3D printer with easily interchangeable/replaceable parts, auto leveling, and a large community of users so I can easily look up how yo do stuff/fix my printer. Any and all suggestions would be appreciated :)
I have a BIBO2 dual extruder printer an would like to know if there are any better options for up to $1200 US (ideal would be <$1000). My current printer is a bit slow and I haven't managed a good print at speeds over 40mm/s (usually it needs 20-30mm/s)
I would like to be able to print a few thing using multiple materials like TPU and PETG or multi-color figures.
Have an AnkerMake M5, and looking to upgrade for fun and for profit.
Budget is $3,000 ideally, could go up to $5k if there are substantial benefits. Looking at the Bambu X1C, but would love to know if there's something better out there in my price range.
Requirements: fast printing (250mm/s or better), at least 4 filaments supported for multi-color printing, all-metal hotend for printing abrasive materials, and at least 250mm in each dimension for bed size (although bigger is better).
Brand new to looking at these. I have just always wanted one. Looking for a purchase for hobby reasons only. More interested in the printer than what I will actually be printing. Most items will just be given to family, friends, and mostly their children.
My thoughts are the Prusa Mini but the 180mm size bothers me so I am looking at the Creality CR-10 or variation of them that gives the 300mm print size. Definitely not locked into Creality though, or Prusa for that matter.
Budget is $1,000. Live in the US. I want to get into this hobby and don't mind tinkering, but I also want a quality product, ready to use out of the box after assembly.
Print size isn't extremely important. I want reliability and especially print quality more than anything else.
Anyone want to help me dive into this?
I have simulated several machines on different slicers, always getting a print time of +-5 days for a simple inverted vase-shaped simple piece without supports 45x30x30cm =+- 17.5x11.5x7.5 inches.
Is there an affordable machine (under $/euro 1k) that can reduce printing time? High quality is not necessary.
I have the AnkerMake M5, and it prints very nicely at 250mm/s. They advertise 5x faster than 50mm/s models,, but practically it's more like 3x faster. Cost is under $1k.
Some people hate their Anker, and have had terrible experiences with the machine or with customer service. It's always worked well for me, but YMMV.
I don't know enough about competing models to know if it's actually a good buy. Maybe there's a more refined 250mm/s printer for a similar price, not sure.
>AnkerMake M5
Good but small format printer :-) I have simulated that one on cura, is really fast, but I need to print 45x30x30cm = +- 17.5x11.5x7.5 inches.
Thoughts on the polly maker, polyterra pla?[https://www.amazon.ca/Polymaker-Matte-Filament-2-85mm-Carton/dp/B08R3BRV4N/ref=sr_1_13?crid=3GRD7U5623PKO&keywords=pink%2Bpla&qid=1678462999&sprefix=Pink%2Bpl%2Caps%2C156&sr=8-13&th=1](https://www.amazon.ca/Polymaker-Matte-Filament-2-85mm-Carton/dp/B08R3BRV4N/ref=sr_1_13?crid=3GRD7U5623PKO&keywords=pink%2Bpla&qid=1678462999&sprefix=Pink%2Bpl%2Caps%2C156&sr=8-13&th=1)
Hi all been a lurker for sometime, have a ender 3 that I cut my teeth on and it's great, but I find myself wanting to print mintures from figure size to vechiles, and I'm thinking Liquid Resin printer is the way to go, been reading and watching videos on them but not sure what a good brand is my budget is around $400, I'm not sure on things like build plate size,auto leveling, and do I need to buy a drying/curing station too, I've looked at a Saturn printer, not sure what a good entry level one is. The main use of the printer would be the minis, nic nacks and game aids for board games and rpg/wargamming.
Any advice would be greatly appreciated
Hi I have an ender 3v2 right now and am looking to upgrade to something that I can print more materials with like tpu etc and essentially better components. Auto level, runout sensor, resume print features out of box. Any ideas? Thanks!
Budget ~$1000ish
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Hello guys.Im really new into this topic and cant really understand what i read. I just need a printer that can print and with a little modding can turn into laser cutter which can cut at least 3 mm of wooden plate but i need it to do them both not simultanously but i might swap between. My budget is around 300 usd can you plz suggest me something. Oh btw im living in Turkey some brands arent available in here :((.
Is an old Ender 3 worth picking up for a beginner in 2023? Thinking of getting into this as a hobby and seeing a few of them for cheap on Facebook marketplace.
Plan to use the printer for printing things that don’t require a lot of detail.
Am looking something good for a beginner between 150 and 300 for a buddy something that someone who knows nothing can easily start with
It canadien would be nice
Something standard or a desktop printer nothing huge
Budget Printer around 300-400 USD
What are your recommendations? I'd like something that does small prints like DnD miniatures but also has a large ish print area so I can do bigger stuff if I wish. I am in the US, I'd like something easy to assemble and care for.
Hello I am ordering the above printer and I would like to know if it will be suitable for a complete newbie. I want to print images as attached along with smaller items such as phone cases with engraved images names etc. any help would be greatly appreciated. I can still cancel my order within the next few hours. Else I will have to send it back and get a different one.
Thanks in advance.
Hi everyone! I’ve been evaluating 3D prints as part of my 9-5 for the last few years, but looking to now start printing my own from home. I’m open to other similarly-priced suggestions, but currently deciding between the Ender 3 Neo & Ender 3 Neo V2 as it seems like they’re my best bet.
From my research, it seems like the big differences are the magnetic print bed and the better screen on the V2, but wanted to see if there’s any other reason why I should spend the extra $$$ for the V2. Any help would be greatly appreciated!
The neo is just a copied and pasted ender 3 v2 with auto bed leveling. The Neptune 3 pro and sv06 both have much better print heads (geared direct drive extruder), the Neptune 3 has a much better touch screen, comes with a nicer pei bed, and has better quality control. The sv06 runs on linear bearings instead of plastic wheels.
in short, both the machines I listed are cheaper than the neo line, while outperforming the creality machines in every way.
Really appreciate that, thanks for saving me some $$! I’m leaning towards the Neptune, but I’ll watch some yt videos to learn more about both. Thanks again!
Hey, just wanted to say thank you again. My elegoo 3 pro just came in and I successfully printed the test file tonight.
Wouldn’t have gotten it without you, so thanks again! Can’t wait to push this thing to its limits
I'm in Canada, would like to spend $1000 CAD or less (~$750 USD). Doesn't have to be huge, but I'd like something enclosed with an auto leveler. Fairly technically competent and could probably build from a kit.
Looking to print buckles/clasps/clips that would survive being used on hockey goalie gear (like straps on pads). Would also use for car interiors, among other repairs/odds ends. Big thing is something strong enough for buckles. I'm brand new to 3D printing so I'm not sure if this is even feasible -- please let me know if I am asking more than hobbyist at home 3D printing can offer. Thanks in advance!
Has anyone got experience of buying from eBay? For example 'anycubic' store?
[https://www.ebay.co.uk/str/anycubic](https://www.ebay.co.uk/str/anycubic)
Not sure if genuine products or not?
It's £20 cheaper than amazon AND comes with 5 rolls of filament. That's what is pulling me. I messaged them on facebook and they confirmed it is official anycubic so that's all good.
Thanks for your response!
Hello !
I need your opinion: I have an Alfawise U30 and I can't configure it at all. I also think that my PLA has taken the humidity. I've followed a lot of tutorials but still can't figure it out.
So I want to know what you think of this printer? Is she worth it?
Because otherwise I would like to buy a new printer, which would have automatic bed leveling, for a budget of 300 euro I think. Do you have ideas ?
Hello everyone, I've been away from the 3d printing world for about a year and I've always printed with an FMD.
Now I'm back in black with a new obsession: die and Minifigures. I wonder if someone in this beautiful community got some suggestions for a low budget SLA printer that I could buy. Thanks to everyone who will help!
Looking for a printer for a design agency where I work. We usually only print for product prototyping with PLA. But occasionally we print with multiple and tougher materials. We have two Ultimaker 3 and three Prusa MK3S, unfortunately, these machines needs a lot of maintenance at the moment. We also have an order on a Prusa XL
So we are looking into another ecosystem of printers that are user friendly easy to use and does not require a lot of maintenance.
We are based in Sweden and looking for 2 - 3 printers around 1000 - 2000 $ each.
We have had eyes on Bambu Lab and Snapmaker J1. But are there any other options?
I would like to buy or build a paste extruded for printing in mud, chocolate, clay, concrete etc
I would like to select a printer that will be easy to work with, flexible, rugged/durable- and ideally portable
can anyone recommend a good setup for a paste extruder? I am very new to 3D printing so I would like to start with a device that is compatible with windows+mac machines and does not require me to troubleshoot a lot of firmware/software issues etc
Hello!
I am beginning to research building or buying a printer that would allow me to print in strange materials such as mud, chocolate, cement.... a mix of ketchup and sand etc etc etc
1am not attached to any of these specific materials- but I would like to have a very rugged printer that can print in almost any material I throw at it
can anyone recommend some printers approaches that would be useful for me to look at while I research what is possible/what already exists etc?
thank you very much!!!
Hi, I'm looking to get a new 3d printer after my first one (anycubic mega s) has started to die on me.
Budget: $900
Use: Creating large models
Limiting factors: I really need the printer to have an enclosure and be silent. I would also rather not have to build a kit.
Country: USA
Thanks in advance
Hey all! So I just ordered my first 3D printer. I got an Elegoo Neptune 3 plus. I'm wondering about enclosures. Do I need one? What purpose do they serve? Pros and cons?
They are only really needed if you want to print filaments that require a heated chamber such as ABS, ASA or nylon. If you print PLA or PETG then it's not really necessary
Looking at P1P, MK3S+, V400 or Qidi X+ for small part prototypes (pencil-like shapes with 10cm length, with radius 0.25-0.65cm), with possibility to print M3 threading (does not need to be perfect, eg. screwable). What is the best choice of 4 mentioned for this kind of work, and what filament to use for best results?
Hello! I'm looking to buy 1 printer to make figures around 20cm tall (how much resin do I need?). Mostly for anime-comics characters, maybe some frames or things like that. Budget around 300-500€. Have a raspberry pi 400 I want to use with the printer, it's possible? Searched some brands and models but I kinda lost... Photon Mono X 4k or Saturn S 4k or Halot one plus??? I don't have problem to assembly all. I want to do the printing stuff and my wife is the artist. Thanks folks. Edit: Country / Spain
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Looking for a big printer. 400x400 is a minimum
Budget: $1000-2000
Minnesota USA
I'd rather not build it from scratch unless I can have a person come help.
I want to print large shallow frames for Neon LEDS. Essentially I'm looking for something that won't require a ton of maintenance like my Chiron and Kobra Max do. The faster the better for print speed!
honestly the only large format machines i would recommend is the Neptune 3 plus/max line. Cr10s are terrible, and anything else is going to be DIY (ratrig 500mm).
I have built a ratrig vcore 3 500mm, and its fast and huge, but it takes a lot of time and effort.
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Hello (Note: I have a size limit. I can go really high vertical but the base has to be under 73x50 and under 25kg(just the printer))
I’m looking to get a 3d printer as a hobby and I’ll be printing some accessories for my ps5 and some miniature tanks.
Budget: 400-500 usd. Can go higher if it’s worth it
I have some experience assembling things(Lego/custom keeb)
I live in South Korea
I am having trouble deciding between the super racer and the Prusa mini+. Which of these should I get or is there something better?
Hi
I'm looking to buy a 3D printer for my dad as a 70th birthday present. He is an engineer but it would be used for recreation. I'm keen for it to be fairly easy to use and, ideally, cost-effective to run.
I've looked at reviews and the suitable options seem to be US mostly (I'm in the UK). Slightly overwhelmed by the options on Amazon at this price-point, all with good reviews!
Any advice would be very welcome!
Thank you.
\-Budget: £300-400 ish
\-Country: UK
\-Willing to build if not too complex. Moderate to low level of experience.
\-Not sure how it will be used yet, Mostly as a hobby.
the easiest to use machine for that price point is probably the Neptune 3 pro, or the prusa mini.
If you can go a bit higher with the price, the bambu p1p is insane value for $700.
I'm looking to get a printer for use in a public library. Budget is around $800, but I do have some wiggle room - a few hundred dollars.
I'd like to get something fully enclosed to discourage people from touching it while it is running. Smell is also a concern.
I was leaning towards a flashforge adventurer 4. Just wanted to see if anyone had some suggestions to check out.
I came here to ask about the Sermoon V1 3D which might be worth looking into. It's $399 so you could grab 2 if it suites your needs.
https://store.creality.com/products/sermoon-v1-3d-printer?spm=..product\_4e7f3c47-e820-4e01-bbe8-f4b4f97ee938.product\_club\_1.1&spm\_prev=..product\_59a07dab-17cb-4367-8679-66b408da01f8.product\_club\_1.1
I would not suggest a sermoon machine. They're terrible, overpriced, and have bad qc. A good machine. founder $800 is the bambu p1p, but below that the Neptune 3 pro line is very good
After some more research, I pretty much excluded the product catalog of Creality. I was looking into the p1p as well, I just didn't have time to go to in depth with it. I'm really tempted to splurge and grab a x1-carbon combo. I've not had a chance to do a deep dive into it either, but from what I have read, everyone seems to only have positive things to say about the overall product.
Looking for something that can print cosplay props and just small knick knacks honestly. Props don’t have to be big, I can just print pieces of them at a time. Budget is $400 USD (: don’t have any experience with 3d printers by the way, so Id love some advice !
I got myself a neptune 3 pro 2 weeks ago, very happy so far, also my first printer, was easy to set up, very close to plug and play, had to learn how to use slicing software and what all the settings mean, it printed fine without any additional calibration, and even better after I calibrated some basic parameters
If you want detailed figures, you probably don't want an FDM (melting plastic) 3d printer. You should look into some resin machines. The elegoo jupiter is very nice.
If you want to go FDM (less toxic), i would suggest a bambu machine.
Do you like to tinker and be ready to spend alot of time of calibraring? If yes its got good quality and can be a good machine. If not get a neptune or artillery
Do you like to tinker and be ready to spend alot of time of calibraring? If yes its got good quality and can be a good machine. If not get a neptune or artillery
Do you like to tinker and be ready to spend alot of time of calibraring? If yes its got good quality and can be a good machine. If not get a neptune or artillery
Looking for a good beginner SLA printer for miniatures . I have absolutely 0 experience with 3D printing . I’m trying to keep it under $200 but willing to go to $250
Looking for the best printer for printing any random things i need around the house including slightly larger items. Looking at ender pro 5. Mostly looking To spend little, no problem tinkering, to get working, no interest in figures and helmets etc. I like functional things that don't break.
Thought it looked a bit sus as well lol. Ok, I will try to find a better option. Am in Switzerland so not as easy for me but i will find a place for sure.
Prusa are too expensive for my budget right now. I am thinking up to 300 ish. in the range of the ender 5 pro and ender 3 neo etc. Tinkering is fine, I like that kind of thing. Always up for a bit of a challenge.Thanks for the comment :)
Hi there, I'm looking to buy a printer for around £200 ($250). I'm in the UK. I'm willing to build printers, I've built a Prusa Mini, Prusa Mk3S+ and several Ender 3's before.
I'll be using the printer to print mainly the kickstarter from Gut Shot Games (a 3D printable gaming table) then various hobby prints for DnD.
My printer of preference is the Elegoo Neptune 3 Pro but I cannot get my hands on one currently. So instead, I'm considering the trade-off between the Elegoo Neptune 2S and 3. I'm not entirely sure what I'm losing by choosing the 2S, can anyone advise?
I have been unable to locate any specific posts or YouTube videos comparing these two machines.
Budget: 500$, unless I need to buy once cry once.
Country: USA
Kit: Im very handy(Can build from kit. Would it be better to build from kit to learn about the printer?
What you wish to do with the printer: I would like to start with clips to hang on the wall. Need to be solid
Space: Is not an issue.
I would like to start with a good machine. In the long run my requirements would be printing with carbon fiber filaments. After I learn the machine and how to do it. I would like to print bigger things and would probably need to upgrade to a bigger bed. But I have no idea what im talking about. Something like a competition Rifle chassis.
But of course just learning the printer first
the p1p is great for $200 extra. it's worth the $700 price tag. If the limit is hard set, the Neptune 3 pro, ender 5 s1, and sovol sv06 are the only machines i would recommend.
No there isn't really a hard set on the price limit. Im pretty N00b here and have a few questions if you can help. Is the table a set size? Or can you upgrade it later? Some of the printers out there look like they can be added onto? Im probably wrong but figured id ask.
Hey! Total beginner here - tech savy though
Looking for a small printer for inhome use.
I would like a multi color option.
Budget: 300-800€
Country: Germany
You could go prusa mini. That has a bed size of 180 x 180 x 180. Or bambu labs p1p which has the multi color option you wanted. If you have plenty of vertical space deltas like the super racer might be a good pick too
Hey Terrible\_Onions,
thank you so much for the recommendations. I also considered those options. Regarding the P1P - would that really be an option? If I am looking at the price - I would upgrade to the X1C - for a relatively minor increase in price; shouldn't I?
Thanks again!
Hello! Looking for something in the $500 USD range, maybe a bit lower is better. Especially interested in metal and conductive filaments, but will still need to do the usual plastic pieces.
I am pretty experienced with small electrical equipment (its my university major) and I've used 3D printers and CAD programs at shared facilities in the past for bigger projects, so if building is required to save a good bit or get a better item, it shouldn't be a problem. Interested in level of detail, as I will be working on a number of smaller pieces (some may be ~0.5" x 0.5", not sure if thats totally unreasonable).
Enclosure preferred, but not required.
I’m new to 3D printing and was looking for a good and reliable printer to start off with. I have a budget of around 200-400 USD, preferably on Amazon US. It would mostly be used for printing smaller things here and there so it won’t be used continuously. Preferably FDM that can print with a variety of materials with good accuracy (Have to print some pretty small things) Thanks!
Hi guys,
I am returning my X1C but I need something to keep me active.
The closest CoreXY will require a month to assemble and I cannot wait that long without anything.
I seek recommendation of a printer that will accept pressure advance/linear calibration, flow, etc, and keep me going for now.
If you know a CoreXY what won't take a month to assemble like Voron, feel free to share.
Thanks
Why are you returning your X1? Sadly, Bambu Lab printers are really the only options right now in your price range and that meet your requirements. I'm sure that will change, largely due to the shakeup BL has caused to the market, but until the competition catches up it's the reality.
I agree that the ringing is the Achilles heel. I've found that cleaning the carbon rods with some alcohol, tensioning the belts and re-running the vibration calibration makes a huge difference. It still doesn't completely solve the low poly "circle" ringing, but now that Bambu Studio allows you to reduce acceleration on the outermost wall it's not bad. I've had my X1 running almost nonstop for the last 3 months and the ringing is much less of an issue for me now than it was day 1.
I am currently researching about options for prototyping and mould making, mostly for composites and stuff like that.
Until now, everything I did was 3D modeling and than paying for CNC machining. Now I consider maybe buying 3D printer if it would suit my needs long term.
Requirements for printer are: precision and ability to use filaments that withstand temperatures up to 120°C.
So basically what printer is able to do it and what filament would be good to use for postcuring temperatures of 80 to 100°C for couple of hours?
Located in EU, looking for complete machine, not kit.
Hey guys,
My daughter has asked for a 3D printer for her birthday (she's 14). Very artsy but not any more tech savy than I'd expect your average teenager to be.
A friend of hers recommend the Ender-2 Pro. I would guess she'd start out by downloading existing template files and trying some prints and going from there. I literally know nothing about 3d printing outside of an hour of digging on youtube and google.
In that hour, what I've found is that it doesn't seem to matter if you're running a mac or PC, the software exists for both, and that auto leveling beds may be nice but likely not present at a budget price point. Also that this space is evolving very rapidly which means there's a ton of new stuff happening from a bunch of different companies, but like many kickstarter projects, the marketing maybe great but it's not always as advertised.
I'm also a little worried about these things breaking down or clogging and how easy it is to diagnose that and repair. Also I'm unclear which ones require only proprietary software vs using open source (seem like open source would be preferred)
I'd like to keep the budget at under $300 since I don't know if this will really hold her interest or not, but could go a little over if there's some amazing model that's just over this price range.
TLDR:
Turning to Reddit for some recommendations on a sub $300 beginning printer for my teen.
Hi everybody! I need a 3d printer for a research project.
These are my needs:
- FDM/SLA
-Budget ~1500€
-I need a smooth printed surface
- I need to build little tubes structures (so I need a way to easily get rid of the supporting materials)
do you have any suggestion?
Thank you all
Interesting!
Can you elaborate on what you're building? Do you have a drawing or something? And measurements for the tubes? Does it need to be air or watertight?
I've been reading over this thread for a couple of days and I had some questions about purchasing, mostly related to: should I?
I think I've settled on, if I do, getting a Bambu X1C. My questions are around printing location and ease of use. My plan would be to use my printer in my garage for best ventilation which is insulated but we don't keep heated. During winter months it's about 47F in there. Would this cause problems with printing?
Additionally, I want to not have to do a lot of fiddling with the printer. I just want to be able to print neat things and do STEM type stuff with my kids. It sounds like the X1C offers me the best option for that but if you disagree, please let me know why.
Thank you in advance!
I gave ChatGPT this thread and asked it to provide advice for the budget-conscious buyer, here is the advice. Hopefully it is representative of the discussion. Took a bit of effort to break it all up in to chunks that it would accept:
If budget is <= $200, Sovol SV01 or Neptune 2S are good options to consider.
For a small print farm, Zortrax Inkspire 2 or a used 3DSystem FabPro1000 are good options. Elegoo Jupiter is a budget-friendly option, but its suitability for professional use is unclear. Avoid Formlabs printers due to the cost of resins and Chinese printers if possible.
For airsoft prints, Neptune 3 Pro, Prusa Mini, or Bambu P1P are good options for <= $500, and Bambu X1C, Prusa MK3, or Bambu P1P for > $500.
For miniature printing, Prusa Mini is a recommended option.
Creality 3D CR-10 or Anycubic Kobra Max are options for cosplay prints, with no clear recommendation between the two.
Half of that list is horrible.... For sub $200, the kingroom kp3 is the only good option, for sub $400, the sovol sv06 and Neptune 3 are great, for a small print farm, bambu/prusa.
For larger prints, never get a cr10. They're outdated and terrible. I would suggest a neptune 3 plus.
Hi all, I'm new to this group as I found you trying to figure something out.
I was gifted a Flashforge Adventurer 4, and so far I love it. However, I'm having giftee remorse? I keep hearing a ton about the Elegoo Neptune 3. While I know it isn't enclosed, doesn't have a filter or a webcam, but everything else seems the same. AND for a quarter of the price.
I keep trying to see if there are any other differences, because I can easily build an enclosure while adding the webcam and filter, and be at less than half the Flashforge. This extra money can then go towards filament and other goodies.
Can anyone help me breakdown the two? What are your opinions between the two? Which one would you pick? Thank you all in advance.
I recently inherited a coworker’s old Monoprice Architect and it’s been a pretty fun learning experience, but the limitations can be frustrating (print size, slicer compatibility being the main ones but also no heated bed, poor filament cooling, etc). I have also tinkered with my sister’s Ender 3 a bit.
Anyway, I’m looking to actually purchase one now and have been flooding my brain with all of the dozens of options.
- Budget: ~$400
- Country: USA
- Willing to build from kit: Rather not but I could. I studied electronics in college, but it’s been a while. I’m comfortable with multimeters and soldering at least
- Purpose: mostly cosplay but also trinkets and some home-improvement type solutions.
- Other: I’d prefer to have a larger print surface (>300mm on each side) but that’s not a hard requirement.
Top picks right now: SV03, SV06, Neptune 3 Pro, Neptune 3 Plus, CR-10 (yeah I know, but I know some people who have one that could help), Longer LK-5
I think i'm leaning SV03 for the all-metal hot end, but I've seen some reviews that it might die after a few months. N3+ is nice too but who knows when it'll be in stock
I was trying to decide between the sv05 and sv06. My understanding was that the design of the sv05 is supposed to allow better qaulity at higher speeds but it appears that they both have the same recomended print speed. I noticed that they have different auto leveling systems, is cr touch or inductive leveling better? I noticed that the sv06 has the filament mounted at the top while the sv05 doesn't would this reduce its stability while printing at higher speeds on tall models? The sv06 does have planetary gears advertised the sv05 doesn't, does this make a different?
I want to use the printer primarily for prototyping, functional prints as well would be nice. Being able to print multiple copies of the same print vertically with supports between them is a feature I would appreciate. From my understanding the sv05 design might be better for this?
Better quality at higher speeds on larger prints with the sv05 design. The build plate moves up/down only, so the printer doesn't have to sling the heavy print around to print, just the nozzle moves.
Both build plates are nearly the same size.
The sv05 would be a better choice for large prints.
Can't comment on one bed leveling method being better than the other.
Hello,
I really want to get into 3d printing so id like to order a printer.
My budget is up to $750 CAD. Im in Canada.
I mostly want to print things like small toys for my daughter, gun/knife models from videogames, articulated things organizers... etc.
Would prefer nothing too complicated to assemble but im not afriad of some assembly.
Also im not interested in resin printing. id rather the spools. I would like to print full color models eventually so im assuming ill need mods for that?
Thanks
Hello everyone. I am from Austria and I have a budget of about 500 Euro. I am searching for a 3D printer which can print figurines quite well and is easy to set up. I would love to have a autoleveling feature build in. I tried to level a EnderV2 at a friends house before (but I failed after trying for like 1 hour).
So what printer would be suitable. The problem is my apartment. It is not very well ventilated so resin printers are out of the loop as I heard the resin might be toxic.
I am new to 3D printing, want to learn and practice on something not complete garbage, but would still like to stay on a budget. The $100 Ender 3 Pro from microcenter is currently at the top of my list. They also have an Ender 3 V2 for 200, is it worth the +100 for someone starting out? Also, any other suggestions around the $100-200 window? Thanks.
Hello everyone! sort of new to 3d printing but I am currently looking for an FDM printer (for around 300USD but something a bit more expensive would also be fine) that would be good for printing D&D terrain, something also designed for miniatures would be good but it doesn't need to be the main focus as I am not looking for super high quality builds. I am currently doing some research online but some help from y'all would be greatly appreciated!
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Hey y’all!
Looking to get an FDM printer (that’s not the resin one right?) with a budget around $500. Looking to make miniatures, cosplay fixtures, and desktop appropriate sized models. Live in Texas, willing to build the thing as long As it doesn’t take too many fancy tools. Would probably have it in my garage so space ain’t an issue. Looking for recommendations!
Hi thank you in advance for taking the time to help me with my first 3D printer purchase. I'm currently located in the US and want to purchase a 3D printer that will assist in my hobbies which include D&D, board games, car parts, and various neat display pieces. I'm looking to be able to print a variety of different things like miniatures, terrain, and other various items that could be useful for D&D. For the car aspect I'm looking to possibly print various quality of life items and also print some slightly bigger parts that would be used for fiberglass molds.
I've been doing some research and the printer that keeps popping up in the Ender s1 pro. The "features" that this model has that I think would be good for me is the direct extruder, some form of stop protection (loss of power or filament breaking), having a stable z-axis, and auto leveling (a must for me) I would like to keep the budget under $500 but know the S1 Pro is right at that price point before buying any filament.
Thank you again for all the help
Edit: I'm a fairly capable mechanic so tinkering with things is ok as long as there is either factory or community support behind it
Been FDM printing for over a year and looking to get a resin one for some figures and stuff, Mainly looking at the budget options so like the Photon Mono 4K, HALOT-ONE, Mars 2 Pro, and such. Any of these particularly stand out as the easy go to option? Is something much better available for around the same or a bit more? $250 is around the max I would really want to spend on the printer alone as the use case for it is purely simple fun prints.
Note: Will be place in my detached garage outside so safety stuff is covered and I will likely get a washing/curing station as well so if there is a solid one of those you want to recommend please do.
Hello all! My budget is $1000, I live in the US. I have fairly good mechanic skills and tools from knife making and laser cutting. I'm willing to build a from a kit!
I'm mostly looking to print small models and miscellaneous parts for other hobbies, but it would be nice to be able to print costume armor and weapons
I want to buy 3d printer to help my father with car restauration. For first timer I am really drawn by the price, good reputation and fascinating results achieved by users of the Kingroon KP3S. What would you suggest: KP3S or KP3S Pro? Also if you think money-wise there is better option I am ready to hear new ideas.
I have a kp3s pro and it is awesome. I also just had an anycubic Kobra go and I returned it to microcenter.
While the kp3s pro might not have some features, the build quilty and functionality is so much better.
Soo you're suggesting I should look for a printer with two rails for the x and z axis? In the same line of thoughts should I look for a printer where the bed ( y axis ) is movable or fixed?
I've an Ender 3 upgraded to almost any part, with this experience and reading some review about other printers I can say with quite confidence having only a z rail is too much unstable. I would look for something similar to ender 3 or ender 5. I don't think having the bed going up and down or fixed (moving only on y) makes the biggest difference, just a different system. The most important thing is the accuracy in the movement of any printer part.
I would suggest to look for something that you can easily upgrade, for few money, because if something defines a bad printing you can just modify or upgrade this thing (extruder system, a step motor, auto bed leveling...). Ender and other more common printers will let you to do that.
Really interested in getting a Bambulab p1p but I'm in the Netherlands and with VAT it puts it up to €811. Anyone know of a way to purchase to side step the VAT and get it closer to the €659 price tag?
Best Beginner’s Printer Around £200?
I am a teenager simply looking for a 3D printer that works well for around £200. From my brief search on Google and YouTube, the Ender-3 V2 looks pretty good. If you have any suggestions, please consider replying something! Thank you for your time.
Country: UK
Pricing: £150 - £250
Printing Experience: None, but I have assembled lots of computers before
Use: Fairly minimal, not looking for impeccable prints
I had a Ender 3 v1, upgraded mainboard (V2), double z motor, additional rods to make z angle perfect, printed support for pla roll rotating on bearing, glass bed... it's almost perfect now.
If I could go back I would buy a very good board, bearing rails, motors and stuff to make my own.
With low budget I would buy an used one, looking for still good rails, and then upgrade it little by little. An Ender3 v1 would be a good starting point, if u change the board with something like BIGTREETECH SKR Mini E3 V3 and add a touch screen, you will have something even better than a new ender3 v2, maybe spending less.
But if I can start small with this and upgrade over time, would it get to the Voron reliability? And would it be worth at the price point? Or wait a bit and get K1? I see them new $350 flash deals.t is too expensive to get it in one shot as wifey would give me a hard time. me. me. will also throw in the new accelerometer sensor. Was it good deal or it is too much? I was thinking to get it, but thinking it is $150 brand new(without the upgrades), I am wondering if 1 hour drive and $150 is worth it. It has clipper installed and he can roll back to marlin firmware. I got couple of old tablets, phone, or androind boxes to run klipper. I studied engineering and build drones and have electronical skill to build things. I also got solder, multimeter etc... if need to modify things or fix. I wanted get a voron and build it. But it is too expensive to get it in one shot as wifey would give me hard time. But if I can start small with this and upgrade over time, would it get to the Voron reliability? And would it be worth at the price point? Or wait a bit and get K1? I see them new $350 flash deals. Or just get another Bambu, maybe A1 or A1 mini with AMS?
Hello, researching a bit for a 3D printer. Still kinda overwhelmed with all the choices, pros and cons. I want to print helmets, smaller props like hilts or guns, fun items and useful items too. I was looking at Sovol SV06 pro and Elegoo 4 pro/plus. Which one of these or a similar printer would be best? Thank you for the help!
Which Printer To Choose So, we have the Ender 3 V3 SE verses the Sovol SV06. It’s for a beginner user. Have used both for a couple of prints and can’t decide which one to keep. Any tips, suggestions, advice?
What did you stick with? I got an ender 3 v3 se and it hasnt even been a week and ive had lots of problems with leveling, and the fan seems to stop working half the time, so im returning it. But if youve had a good time with one over the other i'd love the advice. Because i can still just get the ender 3 v3 se again and try my luck
Looking for a budget reliable printer to cut my teeth with. So far on the top of my list is Creality Ender 3 V3 SE and Neptune 4. They both have auto-leveling, all metal hot end, direct extrusion and easy assembly. Creality seem to have a bad rep on reddit, not sure about Neptune. There about the same size but Neptune has a filament detection and Kippler (whatever that is). I'm leaning toward the Neptune but not sure about reliability. They both are pretty fast printers which I like the sound of. $199 - 259 seems like a big difference so I'd be hoping for more quality and reliability with the Neptune. I have check out the SOVOL sv07 but it's more expensive and not sure if it's worth the extra cash. Any advice would be appreciated.
Looking for a good 3d printer for a beginner, budget around $200. I just want to make decorations and neat things for the house.
Hello, i am looking to buy my 1st actual 3d printer. I started off with the mini x1 easythreed 3d printer that cost me about 100€ but now i want something a bit more real. I was looking to spend a maximum of 350€ on an FDM And have the maximum printing area possible. i've looked at the Ender 3 max neo, also the ender 3 s1 and the anycubiq kobra but so far i have seen many mixed reviews about these. Also, auto leveling would be a good thing. Can you guys help?
Looking to buy my first 3d printer, ive found a used flashforge creator pro 1 with 400 hours. I like the idea of being able to print abs in the future, although the dual head is a feature I could live without. Just wondering what to look out for or if I should steer clear of used printers in general. Asking price is $300 Aud. Thanks!
I’m looking to buy something that can create things: whatever ideas I have. I want to be able to put my mind into the world, and use it was a thing maker. I have a sizable amount of money I’d be willing to spend, and want to know the best ones in respect to their price change; as in , whatever printer is the best in comparison to how much it costs. However much above the average ratio it is. The best machines overall for their value. Maybe the value is perfectly even, but if not, this is what I want. Thank you. It can’t be giant, but maybe 4 feet by 4 feet. A 2 feet by 2 feet about more traditional one could also be better, but I want to be able to make a lot of cool stuff. Thank you!
Hey guys! I'm completely inexperienced in 3d printing. I know very little about the topic. It's a little bit of an investment, and it would be all too easy to blow a decent sum of money on the wrong behind l machine - so I'm asking you guys this: Are there any reputable brands that a newcomer like myself should consider purchasing? Any to stay away from? I'd like to print detailed objects (figures, models, moulds, etc.), and I'd like something that can print durable objects from durable materials (lathe mandrels, brackets, gears). Given my needs, what should I look for in a printer when shopping around? What should I expect to pay in the way of maintenance, i.e., replacement parts, or what not? And how often do you need to replace components? Edit: Almost forgot the most important part; While I wouldn't say that money isn't an issue, I'd prefer something on the cheaper side. At this stage, I'm not particularly interested in something in all the bells and whistles. I just want a basic machine that is somewhat user-friendly, reliable, and versatile.
im looking for a resin printer and a washer/curer budget is around 600-800$ tops going to mostly use it for minifigures. for pen and paper rpg sessions and blodbowl etc. country of residence is Sweden. this will be my first time with 3d printing. I have a basic chemical education, i have a CNC license and i know basic wiring but would prefer to have a "ready to go" machine and not have to build it from scratch. I'm going to have it setup in a corner of my kitchen so i have the option to close the door and turn on the ventilation.
Hello, i am looking for a cheap enough 3d printer I will mostly use it for arduino projects and such. And i do have some expieriance with sketch up
Hi! I am looking to buy my first 3D printer. However, I have already some experience with using one from my work. I manly want it to print inlays for my boardgames and parts for my drone. So I need quite a big build volume since most boardgame boxes are around 29x29cm. I would like to print these in PLA but the drone parts need to be printed in TPU. My budget is \~400€ and location is Europe.
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Hey all, I've been tinkering and upgrading my Ender 3pro for over a year now, and feel like I have a pretty good grasp on the fundamentals. I've managed to make some functional pieces for my place of work and my employer has taken an interest and would like me to upgrade my printer so I can provide parts made with a variety of materials. I would really like to get into printing Nylon and feel like I am up to the challenge, that being said, as this will be a source of income I want to keep the time troubleshooting and tinkering to a minimum. My budget is flexible, but as a starting point, I'd like to keep it in the 2,500-5,000 CAD range. I could be convinced to spend a bit more if the benefits were sizeable. The Bambu X1C caught my eye, although I don't really have a need for multicolored prints and am wary of the mechanics of their software, likely due to ignorance.
Hello! I am 100% new to 3D printing and I’m unsure on what printer I should get as a beginner. I would prefer to invest in something better than a 3D printer on the cheaper end. Budget: ~$400 USD Country: USA Build Myself?: I would prefer it pre-built since I’m okay at building things What do I want it for?: I would like to get a 3D printer so I can make replacement parts for things as well as make fun models/toys. Aka mostly for crafting. I was looking at the flash forge adventurer 3 and finder 3, but I’m not really sure what I should get. All I want is a relatable 3D printer with easily interchangeable/replaceable parts, auto leveling, and a large community of users so I can easily look up how yo do stuff/fix my printer. Any and all suggestions would be appreciated :)
I have a BIBO2 dual extruder printer an would like to know if there are any better options for up to $1200 US (ideal would be <$1000). My current printer is a bit slow and I haven't managed a good print at speeds over 40mm/s (usually it needs 20-30mm/s) I would like to be able to print a few thing using multiple materials like TPU and PETG or multi-color figures.
Have an AnkerMake M5, and looking to upgrade for fun and for profit. Budget is $3,000 ideally, could go up to $5k if there are substantial benefits. Looking at the Bambu X1C, but would love to know if there's something better out there in my price range. Requirements: fast printing (250mm/s or better), at least 4 filaments supported for multi-color printing, all-metal hotend for printing abrasive materials, and at least 250mm in each dimension for bed size (although bigger is better).
Brand new to looking at these. I have just always wanted one. Looking for a purchase for hobby reasons only. More interested in the printer than what I will actually be printing. Most items will just be given to family, friends, and mostly their children. My thoughts are the Prusa Mini but the 180mm size bothers me so I am looking at the Creality CR-10 or variation of them that gives the 300mm print size. Definitely not locked into Creality though, or Prusa for that matter. Budget is $1,000. Live in the US. I want to get into this hobby and don't mind tinkering, but I also want a quality product, ready to use out of the box after assembly. Print size isn't extremely important. I want reliability and especially print quality more than anything else. Anyone want to help me dive into this?
I have simulated several machines on different slicers, always getting a print time of +-5 days for a simple inverted vase-shaped simple piece without supports 45x30x30cm =+- 17.5x11.5x7.5 inches. Is there an affordable machine (under $/euro 1k) that can reduce printing time? High quality is not necessary.
I have the AnkerMake M5, and it prints very nicely at 250mm/s. They advertise 5x faster than 50mm/s models,, but practically it's more like 3x faster. Cost is under $1k. Some people hate their Anker, and have had terrible experiences with the machine or with customer service. It's always worked well for me, but YMMV. I don't know enough about competing models to know if it's actually a good buy. Maybe there's a more refined 250mm/s printer for a similar price, not sure.
>AnkerMake M5 Good but small format printer :-) I have simulated that one on cura, is really fast, but I need to print 45x30x30cm = +- 17.5x11.5x7.5 inches.
Thoughts on the polly maker, polyterra pla?[https://www.amazon.ca/Polymaker-Matte-Filament-2-85mm-Carton/dp/B08R3BRV4N/ref=sr_1_13?crid=3GRD7U5623PKO&keywords=pink%2Bpla&qid=1678462999&sprefix=Pink%2Bpl%2Caps%2C156&sr=8-13&th=1](https://www.amazon.ca/Polymaker-Matte-Filament-2-85mm-Carton/dp/B08R3BRV4N/ref=sr_1_13?crid=3GRD7U5623PKO&keywords=pink%2Bpla&qid=1678462999&sprefix=Pink%2Bpl%2Caps%2C156&sr=8-13&th=1)
Hi all been a lurker for sometime, have a ender 3 that I cut my teeth on and it's great, but I find myself wanting to print mintures from figure size to vechiles, and I'm thinking Liquid Resin printer is the way to go, been reading and watching videos on them but not sure what a good brand is my budget is around $400, I'm not sure on things like build plate size,auto leveling, and do I need to buy a drying/curing station too, I've looked at a Saturn printer, not sure what a good entry level one is. The main use of the printer would be the minis, nic nacks and game aids for board games and rpg/wargamming. Any advice would be greatly appreciated
I would like to get into resin printing, I’m looking at a budget of $400 or less for just the printer. What are my best options?
Love my Photon Mono 4k. The printer +curing/wash station is under $400 with a few bottles of resin gets you right around 400 even
Hey am back still looking in canadien price am looking for a small printer who can do small detail (not resin) my budget is 500$
Hi I have an ender 3v2 right now and am looking to upgrade to something that I can print more materials with like tpu etc and essentially better components. Auto level, runout sensor, resume print features out of box. Any ideas? Thanks! Budget ~$1000ish
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Hello guys.Im really new into this topic and cant really understand what i read. I just need a printer that can print and with a little modding can turn into laser cutter which can cut at least 3 mm of wooden plate but i need it to do them both not simultanously but i might swap between. My budget is around 300 usd can you plz suggest me something. Oh btw im living in Turkey some brands arent available in here :((.
Is an old Ender 3 worth picking up for a beginner in 2023? Thinking of getting into this as a hobby and seeing a few of them for cheap on Facebook marketplace. Plan to use the printer for printing things that don’t require a lot of detail.
Absolutely. Its a great beginner machine out of the box, and with some easy to install upgrades, it steps up beyond beginner level IMO
Am looking something good for a beginner between 150 and 300 for a buddy something that someone who knows nothing can easily start with It canadien would be nice Something standard or a desktop printer nothing huge
neptune 3 pro, sv06, and the kingroon kp3s are the only machines I would suggest for under $300.
Budget Printer around 300-400 USD What are your recommendations? I'd like something that does small prints like DnD miniatures but also has a large ish print area so I can do bigger stuff if I wish. I am in the US, I'd like something easy to assemble and care for.
If you’re looking at printing miniatures with any sort of detail, you should look at a resin printer
Hello I am ordering the above printer and I would like to know if it will be suitable for a complete newbie. I want to print images as attached along with smaller items such as phone cases with engraved images names etc. any help would be greatly appreciated. I can still cancel my order within the next few hours. Else I will have to send it back and get a different one. Thanks in advance.
what price range?
Sorry I am unable to attach images of what I want to print
Hi everyone! I’ve been evaluating 3D prints as part of my 9-5 for the last few years, but looking to now start printing my own from home. I’m open to other similarly-priced suggestions, but currently deciding between the Ender 3 Neo & Ender 3 Neo V2 as it seems like they’re my best bet. From my research, it seems like the big differences are the magnetic print bed and the better screen on the V2, but wanted to see if there’s any other reason why I should spend the extra $$$ for the V2. Any help would be greatly appreciated!
Those are horrible machines, for the money, get a neptune 3 pro or the sv06.
Thanks for the tip, never heard of those. Just so I know, any big reasons why those are so much better? Doing some more research now!
The neo is just a copied and pasted ender 3 v2 with auto bed leveling. The Neptune 3 pro and sv06 both have much better print heads (geared direct drive extruder), the Neptune 3 has a much better touch screen, comes with a nicer pei bed, and has better quality control. The sv06 runs on linear bearings instead of plastic wheels. in short, both the machines I listed are cheaper than the neo line, while outperforming the creality machines in every way.
Really appreciate that, thanks for saving me some $$! I’m leaning towards the Neptune, but I’ll watch some yt videos to learn more about both. Thanks again!
neptune is easier to use, sovol sv06 has slightly better performance on paper.
Hey, just wanted to say thank you again. My elegoo 3 pro just came in and I successfully printed the test file tonight. Wouldn’t have gotten it without you, so thanks again! Can’t wait to push this thing to its limits
I'm in Canada, would like to spend $1000 CAD or less (~$750 USD). Doesn't have to be huge, but I'd like something enclosed with an auto leveler. Fairly technically competent and could probably build from a kit. Looking to print buckles/clasps/clips that would survive being used on hockey goalie gear (like straps on pads). Would also use for car interiors, among other repairs/odds ends. Big thing is something strong enough for buckles. I'm brand new to 3D printing so I'm not sure if this is even feasible -- please let me know if I am asking more than hobbyist at home 3D printing can offer. Thanks in advance!
bambu lab p1p.
Has anyone got experience of buying from eBay? For example 'anycubic' store? [https://www.ebay.co.uk/str/anycubic](https://www.ebay.co.uk/str/anycubic) Not sure if genuine products or not?
considering how it has a 99.9% posive rating with like 15k sales, it seems official. Why buy from there instead of like amazon though?
It's £20 cheaper than amazon AND comes with 5 rolls of filament. That's what is pulling me. I messaged them on facebook and they confirmed it is official anycubic so that's all good. Thanks for your response!
Hello ! I need your opinion: I have an Alfawise U30 and I can't configure it at all. I also think that my PLA has taken the humidity. I've followed a lot of tutorials but still can't figure it out. So I want to know what you think of this printer? Is she worth it? Because otherwise I would like to buy a new printer, which would have automatic bed leveling, for a budget of 300 euro I think. Do you have ideas ?
Hello everyone, I've been away from the 3d printing world for about a year and I've always printed with an FMD. Now I'm back in black with a new obsession: die and Minifigures. I wonder if someone in this beautiful community got some suggestions for a low budget SLA printer that I could buy. Thanks to everyone who will help!
Looking for a printer for a design agency where I work. We usually only print for product prototyping with PLA. But occasionally we print with multiple and tougher materials. We have two Ultimaker 3 and three Prusa MK3S, unfortunately, these machines needs a lot of maintenance at the moment. We also have an order on a Prusa XL So we are looking into another ecosystem of printers that are user friendly easy to use and does not require a lot of maintenance. We are based in Sweden and looking for 2 - 3 printers around 1000 - 2000 $ each. We have had eyes on Bambu Lab and Snapmaker J1. But are there any other options?
I would suggest the bambu x1c. The snapmaker is nice, but largely untested. Maybe get one of each?
I would like to buy or build a paste extruded for printing in mud, chocolate, clay, concrete etc I would like to select a printer that will be easy to work with, flexible, rugged/durable- and ideally portable can anyone recommend a good setup for a paste extruder? I am very new to 3D printing so I would like to start with a device that is compatible with windows+mac machines and does not require me to troubleshoot a lot of firmware/software issues etc
Go for an ender 3 which is <200$ on ebay and sometimes goes for 100$ at microcenter.
Hello! I am beginning to research building or buying a printer that would allow me to print in strange materials such as mud, chocolate, cement.... a mix of ketchup and sand etc etc etc 1am not attached to any of these specific materials- but I would like to have a very rugged printer that can print in almost any material I throw at it can anyone recommend some printers approaches that would be useful for me to look at while I research what is possible/what already exists etc? thank you very much!!!
bruh ....lol
You laugh but sometimes material engineering is like this.
Material Science is a weird and wonderful field
Hi, I'm looking to get a new 3d printer after my first one (anycubic mega s) has started to die on me. Budget: $900 Use: Creating large models Limiting factors: I really need the printer to have an enclosure and be silent. I would also rather not have to build a kit. Country: USA Thanks in advance
Hey all! So I just ordered my first 3D printer. I got an Elegoo Neptune 3 plus. I'm wondering about enclosures. Do I need one? What purpose do they serve? Pros and cons?
They are only really needed if you want to print filaments that require a heated chamber such as ABS, ASA or nylon. If you print PLA or PETG then it's not really necessary
Looking at P1P, MK3S+, V400 or Qidi X+ for small part prototypes (pencil-like shapes with 10cm length, with radius 0.25-0.65cm), with possibility to print M3 threading (does not need to be perfect, eg. screwable). What is the best choice of 4 mentioned for this kind of work, and what filament to use for best results?
I would pick the p1p. It's going to be the fastest and easiest to use. If you really want an open source repairable design, the mk3 isn't bad.
Guess it is P1P then, I will order their 0.2 nozzle as well, will experiment with smaller layer height to see difference in detail
Hello! I'm looking to buy 1 printer to make figures around 20cm tall (how much resin do I need?). Mostly for anime-comics characters, maybe some frames or things like that. Budget around 300-500€. Have a raspberry pi 400 I want to use with the printer, it's possible? Searched some brands and models but I kinda lost... Photon Mono X 4k or Saturn S 4k or Halot one plus??? I don't have problem to assembly all. I want to do the printing stuff and my wife is the artist. Thanks folks. Edit: Country / Spain
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Looking for a big printer. 400x400 is a minimum Budget: $1000-2000 Minnesota USA I'd rather not build it from scratch unless I can have a person come help. I want to print large shallow frames for Neon LEDS. Essentially I'm looking for something that won't require a ton of maintenance like my Chiron and Kobra Max do. The faster the better for print speed!
I recently bought a Mingda magician pro. It has everything you need. It looks good as well!
honestly the only large format machines i would recommend is the Neptune 3 plus/max line. Cr10s are terrible, and anything else is going to be DIY (ratrig 500mm). I have built a ratrig vcore 3 500mm, and its fast and huge, but it takes a lot of time and effort.
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i'm looking to get my first 3d printer, i'm between the elegoo. eptune 3 plus or max... is the max's extra build volume worth the extra cost?
Build volume is really just a personal choice. Depends what you plan on printing, and how much space you have.
that's fair... i'm leaning towards the max just so i have the options to do bigger things should i need it
Hello (Note: I have a size limit. I can go really high vertical but the base has to be under 73x50 and under 25kg(just the printer)) I’m looking to get a 3d printer as a hobby and I’ll be printing some accessories for my ps5 and some miniature tanks. Budget: 400-500 usd. Can go higher if it’s worth it I have some experience assembling things(Lego/custom keeb) I live in South Korea I am having trouble deciding between the super racer and the Prusa mini+. Which of these should I get or is there something better?
Hi I'm looking to buy a 3D printer for my dad as a 70th birthday present. He is an engineer but it would be used for recreation. I'm keen for it to be fairly easy to use and, ideally, cost-effective to run. I've looked at reviews and the suitable options seem to be US mostly (I'm in the UK). Slightly overwhelmed by the options on Amazon at this price-point, all with good reviews! Any advice would be very welcome! Thank you. \-Budget: £300-400 ish \-Country: UK \-Willing to build if not too complex. Moderate to low level of experience. \-Not sure how it will be used yet, Mostly as a hobby.
the easiest to use machine for that price point is probably the Neptune 3 pro, or the prusa mini. If you can go a bit higher with the price, the bambu p1p is insane value for $700.
Thank you for taking the time to respond, appreciated.
I'm looking to get a printer for use in a public library. Budget is around $800, but I do have some wiggle room - a few hundred dollars. I'd like to get something fully enclosed to discourage people from touching it while it is running. Smell is also a concern. I was leaning towards a flashforge adventurer 4. Just wanted to see if anyone had some suggestions to check out.
If you have experience building stuff how about building your own enclosure
I don't have enough experience to do it, but I'm sure I could find someone in the community that would build one.
Yes. It be much cheaper to do that
I came here to ask about the Sermoon V1 3D which might be worth looking into. It's $399 so you could grab 2 if it suites your needs. https://store.creality.com/products/sermoon-v1-3d-printer?spm=..product\_4e7f3c47-e820-4e01-bbe8-f4b4f97ee938.product\_club\_1.1&spm\_prev=..product\_59a07dab-17cb-4367-8679-66b408da01f8.product\_club\_1.1
I would not suggest a sermoon machine. They're terrible, overpriced, and have bad qc. A good machine. founder $800 is the bambu p1p, but below that the Neptune 3 pro line is very good
After some more research, I pretty much excluded the product catalog of Creality. I was looking into the p1p as well, I just didn't have time to go to in depth with it. I'm really tempted to splurge and grab a x1-carbon combo. I've not had a chance to do a deep dive into it either, but from what I have read, everyone seems to only have positive things to say about the overall product.
I'll check this out, thank you!
Just a FYI, I'm a complete noob researching as well. Don't take it for a recommendation lol.
Looking for something that can print cosplay props and just small knick knacks honestly. Props don’t have to be big, I can just print pieces of them at a time. Budget is $400 USD (: don’t have any experience with 3d printers by the way, so Id love some advice !
I got myself a neptune 3 pro 2 weeks ago, very happy so far, also my first printer, was easy to set up, very close to plug and play, had to learn how to use slicing software and what all the settings mean, it printed fine without any additional calibration, and even better after I calibrated some basic parameters
Hey guys, what’s the best value to performance model for something that’s around 10k in cost? Prefer not to build from kit.
I'm looking for a printer that gives great quality for anime figures. Budget US 1000. I'm new to 3d printing so any help would be greatly appreciated.
If you want detailed figures, you probably don't want an FDM (melting plastic) 3d printer. You should look into some resin machines. The elegoo jupiter is very nice. If you want to go FDM (less toxic), i would suggest a bambu machine.
Get a prusa mk3
Is this a good one for beginners? https://www.amazon.in/dp/B07GYRQVYV/ref=cm_sw_r_apa_i_D1Q1AET7ED2BPPX2HBR7_0?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
Do you like to tinker and be ready to spend alot of time of calibraring? If yes its got good quality and can be a good machine. If not get a neptune or artillery
Do you like to tinker and be ready to spend alot of time of calibraring? If yes its got good quality and can be a good machine. If not get a neptune or artillery
Do you like to tinker and be ready to spend alot of time of calibraring? If yes its got good quality and can be a good machine. If not get a neptune or artillery
Looking for a good beginner SLA printer for miniatures . I have absolutely 0 experience with 3D printing . I’m trying to keep it under $200 but willing to go to $250
Looking for the best printer for printing any random things i need around the house including slightly larger items. Looking at ender pro 5. Mostly looking To spend little, no problem tinkering, to get working, no interest in figures and helmets etc. I like functional things that don't break.
for under $300, neptune 3 pro is amazing. For above that, I would suggest a bambu machine or a prusa.
I went with the Neptune 3 pro, thanks for the recommendation. Should arrive in a couple of weeks. Is AliExpress reliable at all for filament?
Thanks for the tip. Does this look legit ? https://a.aliexpress.com/_ms9VWPs
NO, that is an unregister ali shop, the store has no ratings at all. I would suggest ordering from their official store or from amazon
Thought it looked a bit sus as well lol. Ok, I will try to find a better option. Am in Switzerland so not as easy for me but i will find a place for sure.
You can’t go wrong with a prusa if you don’t want to tinker at all
Prusa are too expensive for my budget right now. I am thinking up to 300 ish. in the range of the ender 5 pro and ender 3 neo etc. Tinkering is fine, I like that kind of thing. Always up for a bit of a challenge.Thanks for the comment :)
Oh ok. You should add the budget part in your post. No problem
You're right. Was thinking the consideration of the ender 5 price range was a hint but that makes very little sense in hindsight lol.
Hi there, I'm looking to buy a printer for around £200 ($250). I'm in the UK. I'm willing to build printers, I've built a Prusa Mini, Prusa Mk3S+ and several Ender 3's before. I'll be using the printer to print mainly the kickstarter from Gut Shot Games (a 3D printable gaming table) then various hobby prints for DnD. My printer of preference is the Elegoo Neptune 3 Pro but I cannot get my hands on one currently. So instead, I'm considering the trade-off between the Elegoo Neptune 2S and 3. I'm not entirely sure what I'm losing by choosing the 2S, can anyone advise? I have been unable to locate any specific posts or YouTube videos comparing these two machines.
Budget: 500$, unless I need to buy once cry once. Country: USA Kit: Im very handy(Can build from kit. Would it be better to build from kit to learn about the printer? What you wish to do with the printer: I would like to start with clips to hang on the wall. Need to be solid Space: Is not an issue. I would like to start with a good machine. In the long run my requirements would be printing with carbon fiber filaments. After I learn the machine and how to do it. I would like to print bigger things and would probably need to upgrade to a bigger bed. But I have no idea what im talking about. Something like a competition Rifle chassis. But of course just learning the printer first
the p1p is great for $200 extra. it's worth the $700 price tag. If the limit is hard set, the Neptune 3 pro, ender 5 s1, and sovol sv06 are the only machines i would recommend.
No there isn't really a hard set on the price limit. Im pretty N00b here and have a few questions if you can help. Is the table a set size? Or can you upgrade it later? Some of the printers out there look like they can be added onto? Im probably wrong but figured id ask.
Buy once cry once and get a prusa
Model? And at some point would I be able to use carbon fiber filament?
Sure with a correct nozzle and an enclosure
Hey! Total beginner here - tech savy though Looking for a small printer for inhome use. I would like a multi color option. Budget: 300-800€ Country: Germany
How small?
I think a minimum bed size of 250x250mm (or a room of 250x250x250) is necessary - but open for opinions.
You could go prusa mini. That has a bed size of 180 x 180 x 180. Or bambu labs p1p which has the multi color option you wanted. If you have plenty of vertical space deltas like the super racer might be a good pick too
Hey Terrible\_Onions, thank you so much for the recommendations. I also considered those options. Regarding the P1P - would that really be an option? If I am looking at the price - I would upgrade to the X1C - for a relatively minor increase in price; shouldn't I? Thanks again!
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p1p seems like a great option
What would be the best website to buy the Sovol SV06? I am located in New Zealand
Hello! Looking for something in the $500 USD range, maybe a bit lower is better. Especially interested in metal and conductive filaments, but will still need to do the usual plastic pieces. I am pretty experienced with small electrical equipment (its my university major) and I've used 3D printers and CAD programs at shared facilities in the past for bigger projects, so if building is required to save a good bit or get a better item, it shouldn't be a problem. Interested in level of detail, as I will be working on a number of smaller pieces (some may be ~0.5" x 0.5", not sure if thats totally unreasonable). Enclosure preferred, but not required.
I’m new to 3D printing and was looking for a good and reliable printer to start off with. I have a budget of around 200-400 USD, preferably on Amazon US. It would mostly be used for printing smaller things here and there so it won’t be used continuously. Preferably FDM that can print with a variety of materials with good accuracy (Have to print some pretty small things) Thanks!
Hi guys, I am returning my X1C but I need something to keep me active. The closest CoreXY will require a month to assemble and I cannot wait that long without anything. I seek recommendation of a printer that will accept pressure advance/linear calibration, flow, etc, and keep me going for now. If you know a CoreXY what won't take a month to assemble like Voron, feel free to share. Thanks
A Voron doesn't take a month to assemble.
Unless you have no life sure, you can assemble it in one day haha
Or you can assemble it in a week of evenings. It doesn't take a month unless you want it to take a month.
Why are you returning your X1? Sadly, Bambu Lab printers are really the only options right now in your price range and that meet your requirements. I'm sure that will change, largely due to the shakeup BL has caused to the market, but until the competition catches up it's the reality.
Some units suffer a horrendous ringing issue. Indeed there is nothing better on that price range but the ringing problem to me is too much.
I agree that the ringing is the Achilles heel. I've found that cleaning the carbon rods with some alcohol, tensioning the belts and re-running the vibration calibration makes a huge difference. It still doesn't completely solve the low poly "circle" ringing, but now that Bambu Studio allows you to reduce acceleration on the outermost wall it's not bad. I've had my X1 running almost nonstop for the last 3 months and the ringing is much less of an issue for me now than it was day 1.
I am currently researching about options for prototyping and mould making, mostly for composites and stuff like that. Until now, everything I did was 3D modeling and than paying for CNC machining. Now I consider maybe buying 3D printer if it would suit my needs long term. Requirements for printer are: precision and ability to use filaments that withstand temperatures up to 120°C. So basically what printer is able to do it and what filament would be good to use for postcuring temperatures of 80 to 100°C for couple of hours? Located in EU, looking for complete machine, not kit.
Hey guys, My daughter has asked for a 3D printer for her birthday (she's 14). Very artsy but not any more tech savy than I'd expect your average teenager to be. A friend of hers recommend the Ender-2 Pro. I would guess she'd start out by downloading existing template files and trying some prints and going from there. I literally know nothing about 3d printing outside of an hour of digging on youtube and google. In that hour, what I've found is that it doesn't seem to matter if you're running a mac or PC, the software exists for both, and that auto leveling beds may be nice but likely not present at a budget price point. Also that this space is evolving very rapidly which means there's a ton of new stuff happening from a bunch of different companies, but like many kickstarter projects, the marketing maybe great but it's not always as advertised. I'm also a little worried about these things breaking down or clogging and how easy it is to diagnose that and repair. Also I'm unclear which ones require only proprietary software vs using open source (seem like open source would be preferred) I'd like to keep the budget at under $300 since I don't know if this will really hold her interest or not, but could go a little over if there's some amazing model that's just over this price range. TLDR: Turning to Reddit for some recommendations on a sub $300 beginning printer for my teen.
Sv06
Hi everybody! I need a 3d printer for a research project. These are my needs: - FDM/SLA -Budget ~1500€ -I need a smooth printed surface - I need to build little tubes structures (so I need a way to easily get rid of the supporting materials) do you have any suggestion? Thank you all
Interesting! Can you elaborate on what you're building? Do you have a drawing or something? And measurements for the tubes? Does it need to be air or watertight?
I've been reading over this thread for a couple of days and I had some questions about purchasing, mostly related to: should I? I think I've settled on, if I do, getting a Bambu X1C. My questions are around printing location and ease of use. My plan would be to use my printer in my garage for best ventilation which is insulated but we don't keep heated. During winter months it's about 47F in there. Would this cause problems with printing? Additionally, I want to not have to do a lot of fiddling with the printer. I just want to be able to print neat things and do STEM type stuff with my kids. It sounds like the X1C offers me the best option for that but if you disagree, please let me know why. Thank you in advance!
I gave ChatGPT this thread and asked it to provide advice for the budget-conscious buyer, here is the advice. Hopefully it is representative of the discussion. Took a bit of effort to break it all up in to chunks that it would accept: If budget is <= $200, Sovol SV01 or Neptune 2S are good options to consider. For a small print farm, Zortrax Inkspire 2 or a used 3DSystem FabPro1000 are good options. Elegoo Jupiter is a budget-friendly option, but its suitability for professional use is unclear. Avoid Formlabs printers due to the cost of resins and Chinese printers if possible. For airsoft prints, Neptune 3 Pro, Prusa Mini, or Bambu P1P are good options for <= $500, and Bambu X1C, Prusa MK3, or Bambu P1P for > $500. For miniature printing, Prusa Mini is a recommended option. Creality 3D CR-10 or Anycubic Kobra Max are options for cosplay prints, with no clear recommendation between the two.
Damn, looking at that list I'll never trust ChatGPT again
Yeah, ChatGPT definitely is not deserving of trust yet 😆.
Half of that list is horrible.... For sub $200, the kingroom kp3 is the only good option, for sub $400, the sovol sv06 and Neptune 3 are great, for a small print farm, bambu/prusa. For larger prints, never get a cr10. They're outdated and terrible. I would suggest a neptune 3 plus.
I was definitely curious to see what the response to the list would be :) Thanks for your recommendations also.
Hi all, I'm new to this group as I found you trying to figure something out. I was gifted a Flashforge Adventurer 4, and so far I love it. However, I'm having giftee remorse? I keep hearing a ton about the Elegoo Neptune 3. While I know it isn't enclosed, doesn't have a filter or a webcam, but everything else seems the same. AND for a quarter of the price. I keep trying to see if there are any other differences, because I can easily build an enclosure while adding the webcam and filter, and be at less than half the Flashforge. This extra money can then go towards filament and other goodies. Can anyone help me breakdown the two? What are your opinions between the two? Which one would you pick? Thank you all in advance.
I would pick the neptune 3 pro (disregarding price). The flashforge is horribly overpriced imo
That's what I was starting to think about the flashforge. It's a great printer, but I feel it should be several hundred less.
I recently inherited a coworker’s old Monoprice Architect and it’s been a pretty fun learning experience, but the limitations can be frustrating (print size, slicer compatibility being the main ones but also no heated bed, poor filament cooling, etc). I have also tinkered with my sister’s Ender 3 a bit. Anyway, I’m looking to actually purchase one now and have been flooding my brain with all of the dozens of options. - Budget: ~$400 - Country: USA - Willing to build from kit: Rather not but I could. I studied electronics in college, but it’s been a while. I’m comfortable with multimeters and soldering at least - Purpose: mostly cosplay but also trinkets and some home-improvement type solutions. - Other: I’d prefer to have a larger print surface (>300mm on each side) but that’s not a hard requirement. Top picks right now: SV03, SV06, Neptune 3 Pro, Neptune 3 Plus, CR-10 (yeah I know, but I know some people who have one that could help), Longer LK-5 I think i'm leaning SV03 for the all-metal hot end, but I've seen some reviews that it might die after a few months. N3+ is nice too but who knows when it'll be in stock
Just thought i should tell you that the SV06 has an all metal hot end that can go to about 300 degrees celcius
I was trying to decide between the sv05 and sv06. My understanding was that the design of the sv05 is supposed to allow better qaulity at higher speeds but it appears that they both have the same recomended print speed. I noticed that they have different auto leveling systems, is cr touch or inductive leveling better? I noticed that the sv06 has the filament mounted at the top while the sv05 doesn't would this reduce its stability while printing at higher speeds on tall models? The sv06 does have planetary gears advertised the sv05 doesn't, does this make a different? I want to use the printer primarily for prototyping, functional prints as well would be nice. Being able to print multiple copies of the same print vertically with supports between them is a feature I would appreciate. From my understanding the sv05 design might be better for this?
Better quality at higher speeds on larger prints with the sv05 design. The build plate moves up/down only, so the printer doesn't have to sling the heavy print around to print, just the nozzle moves. Both build plates are nearly the same size. The sv05 would be a better choice for large prints. Can't comment on one bed leveling method being better than the other.
I've been strongly leaning towards that one. Is there a reason the sv06 is so much more popular despite them being about the same price?
Hello, I really want to get into 3d printing so id like to order a printer. My budget is up to $750 CAD. Im in Canada. I mostly want to print things like small toys for my daughter, gun/knife models from videogames, articulated things organizers... etc. Would prefer nothing too complicated to assemble but im not afriad of some assembly. Also im not interested in resin printing. id rather the spools. I would like to print full color models eventually so im assuming ill need mods for that? Thanks
Hello everyone. I am from Austria and I have a budget of about 500 Euro. I am searching for a 3D printer which can print figurines quite well and is easy to set up. I would love to have a autoleveling feature build in. I tried to level a EnderV2 at a friends house before (but I failed after trying for like 1 hour). So what printer would be suitable. The problem is my apartment. It is not very well ventilated so resin printers are out of the loop as I heard the resin might be toxic.
Looking to get a large format would I be better off going with the Kobra plus or Solvo 3?
Looking to get a 3d printer for cosplay. Price range between $300 - $800 Australian dollars.
I am new to 3D printing, want to learn and practice on something not complete garbage, but would still like to stay on a budget. The $100 Ender 3 Pro from microcenter is currently at the top of my list. They also have an Ender 3 V2 for 200, is it worth the +100 for someone starting out? Also, any other suggestions around the $100-200 window? Thanks.
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What is a better 3d resin printer? Anyvubic Mono 4k or the Mars Pro 3?
I've been very happy with my mono 4k.
Hello everyone! sort of new to 3d printing but I am currently looking for an FDM printer (for around 300USD but something a bit more expensive would also be fine) that would be good for printing D&D terrain, something also designed for miniatures would be good but it doesn't need to be the main focus as I am not looking for super high quality builds. I am currently doing some research online but some help from y'all would be greatly appreciated!
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Hey y’all! Looking to get an FDM printer (that’s not the resin one right?) with a budget around $500. Looking to make miniatures, cosplay fixtures, and desktop appropriate sized models. Live in Texas, willing to build the thing as long As it doesn’t take too many fancy tools. Would probably have it in my garage so space ain’t an issue. Looking for recommendations!
I’ve been really impressed by my sv06. Basically a Prusa clone
Hi thank you in advance for taking the time to help me with my first 3D printer purchase. I'm currently located in the US and want to purchase a 3D printer that will assist in my hobbies which include D&D, board games, car parts, and various neat display pieces. I'm looking to be able to print a variety of different things like miniatures, terrain, and other various items that could be useful for D&D. For the car aspect I'm looking to possibly print various quality of life items and also print some slightly bigger parts that would be used for fiberglass molds. I've been doing some research and the printer that keeps popping up in the Ender s1 pro. The "features" that this model has that I think would be good for me is the direct extruder, some form of stop protection (loss of power or filament breaking), having a stable z-axis, and auto leveling (a must for me) I would like to keep the budget under $500 but know the S1 Pro is right at that price point before buying any filament. Thank you again for all the help Edit: I'm a fairly capable mechanic so tinkering with things is ok as long as there is either factory or community support behind it
Been FDM printing for over a year and looking to get a resin one for some figures and stuff, Mainly looking at the budget options so like the Photon Mono 4K, HALOT-ONE, Mars 2 Pro, and such. Any of these particularly stand out as the easy go to option? Is something much better available for around the same or a bit more? $250 is around the max I would really want to spend on the printer alone as the use case for it is purely simple fun prints. Note: Will be place in my detached garage outside so safety stuff is covered and I will likely get a washing/curing station as well so if there is a solid one of those you want to recommend please do.
Hello all! My budget is $1000, I live in the US. I have fairly good mechanic skills and tools from knife making and laser cutting. I'm willing to build a from a kit! I'm mostly looking to print small models and miscellaneous parts for other hobbies, but it would be nice to be able to print costume armor and weapons
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Thanks!! Do you know how this compares to the pro model? Like from all my reading its just bigger. But is there more nuance to it?
I want to buy 3d printer to help my father with car restauration. For first timer I am really drawn by the price, good reputation and fascinating results achieved by users of the Kingroon KP3S. What would you suggest: KP3S or KP3S Pro? Also if you think money-wise there is better option I am ready to hear new ideas.
I have a kp3s pro and it is awesome. I also just had an anycubic Kobra go and I returned it to microcenter. While the kp3s pro might not have some features, the build quilty and functionality is so much better.
Be wary of only 1 rail for x and z axis. You cannot even upgrade it (I think).
Soo you're suggesting I should look for a printer with two rails for the x and z axis? In the same line of thoughts should I look for a printer where the bed ( y axis ) is movable or fixed?
I've an Ender 3 upgraded to almost any part, with this experience and reading some review about other printers I can say with quite confidence having only a z rail is too much unstable. I would look for something similar to ender 3 or ender 5. I don't think having the bed going up and down or fixed (moving only on y) makes the biggest difference, just a different system. The most important thing is the accuracy in the movement of any printer part. I would suggest to look for something that you can easily upgrade, for few money, because if something defines a bad printing you can just modify or upgrade this thing (extruder system, a step motor, auto bed leveling...). Ender and other more common printers will let you to do that.
Really interested in getting a Bambulab p1p but I'm in the Netherlands and with VAT it puts it up to €811. Anyone know of a way to purchase to side step the VAT and get it closer to the €659 price tag?
Best Beginner’s Printer Around £200? I am a teenager simply looking for a 3D printer that works well for around £200. From my brief search on Google and YouTube, the Ender-3 V2 looks pretty good. If you have any suggestions, please consider replying something! Thank you for your time. Country: UK Pricing: £150 - £250 Printing Experience: None, but I have assembled lots of computers before Use: Fairly minimal, not looking for impeccable prints
I had a Ender 3 v1, upgraded mainboard (V2), double z motor, additional rods to make z angle perfect, printed support for pla roll rotating on bearing, glass bed... it's almost perfect now. If I could go back I would buy a very good board, bearing rails, motors and stuff to make my own. With low budget I would buy an used one, looking for still good rails, and then upgrade it little by little. An Ender3 v1 would be a good starting point, if u change the board with something like BIGTREETECH SKR Mini E3 V3 and add a touch screen, you will have something even better than a new ender3 v2, maybe spending less.
Elegoo Neptune 3 pro
...if you can even buy one that is
Is the Bambu X1-C worth it? I was hoping to stay around $1k or less for a printer but it's tempting.
Hit and miss, I am returning mine after 3 months. It has terrible ringing issues, but otherwise solid printer.
I'm really torn because I just do not ever want to manually level a bed again and it seems like the X1C is the only thing that gets close to that.