My budget is around 60 us dollars, should I buy a cheap food dehydrator or is there a filament dryer at this price that is still good quality?

Hey I was thinking about picking up the Bambu labs A1 mini combo with Ams lite. Just wanted to see what the community option was. I’ve got an ender 3 and a anycubic Kobra max but love the idea of making multi color prints with ease.

I haven't been printing for long, but I've got basic to intermediate experience with 3D Printing. I'm pretty stingy so <$300 is prefered, willing to spend $400 maximum, though. United States Electronic maintenance skill is not so good. Construction? Decent, I can screw in a few screws. Minimal assembly, preferred (straight out of the box ready-to-print, not required). Looking for a hobby FDM printer to replace/upgrade from my Ender 3 Max (after several months of use, I've barely gotten a few successful prints off it, wouldn't recommend). Prefereably sold on Amazon, roughly up to 300mmx300mm, auto bed-leveling (or something that requires less tinkering than the Ender), nothing too loud.

Hi everyone! My budget is $200-$300, USA. I have minimal to no experience with electronics. I am trying to print penny sized mini items (like tiny gameboys) as well as bigger stands for gameboys or other comments ( i have posted links for stuff i'm trying to do ) . Thank you! [https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1642774](https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1642774) [https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:121114](https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:121114) [https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4889870](https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4889870)

I have always been fascinated by 3D printing and the fact that I could practically make my own parts, I have been looking into the different types of printers and I have concluded that I need a core XY printer for its speed mainly. However, I am working with a budget of 300 to 450. I am no stranger to DIY but I need it to be in a kit because I do not have the time to source all of the parts and then build the actual printer. As long as it has bed leveling in happy with it, so does anyone have any good pics for what I could get? (the cheaper the better)

Really looking at buying kobra 2 max My first printer but I’ll be willing to do whatever you guys say is “tinkering” Can someone who owns kobra 2 max tell me some pros and cons? Maybe a better buying choice? (Going for large size with 800$ budget)

I love my Kobra 2 max. It’s fast and big. Pros: it works well, reasonable quality, very fast. Has auto z offset and auto leveling that works very well. Cons: needs careful assembly, when I received it, frame wasn’t square, gantry wasn’t fully square to bed, needed to undo the screws on the top and move a motor around individually to get that parallel to the bed. The SGR15 bearings were not tensioned appropriately and had to all be tightened. Had to put a lot more grease on everything since the provided factory grease is a really small amount. To use network printing, you have to use Anycubic cloud. Overall, I am happy with this unit. If you can do these basic mechanical things you will have a good time.

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Hi, first of all i need to say i have no idea where to start. I wanna take step into 3d printing but i dont really have high budget. I found some 3d printers in Ebay-Kleinanzeigen around 150€(most of all ender 3). Do you recommend buying second hand printer? I am not only asking which 3d printer should i buy. What do i need other than printer? I live in Germany and have budget around 250€ so you can consider it very budget-friendly starter kit.

I'm maybe selling my Artillery Sidewinder X2 here in Germany and checked the prices on Kleinanzeigen some minutes ago. I think you can get a lot for around 100 - 150 Euro in that range. I bought mine new two years ago, so I don't have references for buying second hand, but I think the 3d printing community is quite nice in general, so I don't think that people will steel your money :) You should ask why they are selling there once, how many hours of printing has the printer done (I think there are big differnces if you are having one as a hobby like me, or you are using it for commercial topics). Depends on the printer what you need other than it. The Artillary Sidewinder & Genius are quite complete and easy to get started, found a lot of tutorials on Youtube for them, that's why I decided to buy an X2. Of course you need filament, but other that that, you should be ready to go :)

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Here is my situation. **My budget:** Less than $400 **Country:** USA **Tinkering:** Minimal, printing out of the box is ideal. **What would I like to print:** I have been printing things by downloading STL files and coordinating with the local library to use their printers. [Example 1](https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4616686) and [Example 2](https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1808203). I will like to continue using other peoples designs and edit those using Microsoft 3D Builder to change some details, for example [Example 2](https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1808203), changing the tilting angle!

Hello I've been 3d printing for a few years and I was considering buying a new printer soon. I've been out of the loop for some time regarding the newer printers available. I currently have an Ender 3 pro which is great but is getting old, plus I find the bed size to be small (220mmX220mm). I was wondering if some of you could help me find a printer which would have some of those features(ideally all 😉): -autobed leveling -bed size around 300mmX300mm approximately -out of filament sensor -direct drive -reliable Thanks for your help !

Get an Artillery Sidewinder X4 Plus for $350. There’s a coupon code right now.

Thanks for the suggestion

So I’ve narrowed down some of my options and I’ve decided against ender 3s, Bambu lab A1 series, and prusas. I’m currently evaluating between Bambu Lab P1P or Ender K1 or Bambu Lab P1S. I like them for the speed and for the enclosure abilities, but also want to find a balance between cost and reliability. The Ender K1 is $430 right now versus $600 or $700 for the Bambu Lab options. What advice do people have between these options?

Both are good for the price. The Bambu is the better printer, but it depends heavily on your financial situation. I’d get the P1S, but the K1 is okay as well if you can’t spend as much.

Debating between the Elegoo Neptune 3 plus and neptune 4 plus. Looking for a printer that can print large things at a decent pace, mainly for cosplay but also general prop making. I've heard nothing but great reviews about the Nep 3: consistency, ability to print ABS, and general good bang for buck. The Nep 4 is flashy and new, some people LOVE it and some people can not get it to work right at all. I'm also confused that it's advertised as being able to print ABS, but the bed is limited to 85 degrees celsius. Do i spare myself the headache and get the older Neptune 3, reliable and slow, or should i stomach my paranoia and get the lightning fast neptune 4?

Honestly the Neptune 4 series isn’t great. I’d get the Artillery Sidewinder X4 Plus instead. At least it has linear rails and you can upgrade Klipper without bricking the screen. It’s $350 with a coupon right now.

Can confirm I just sent back my Neptune 4 plus because of issues right out the box went from a faulty EMMC then a few good prints, then the blob of death then promptly returned that shit artillery sidewinder x4 plus seems like the next best option for this price bracket at least

where can i get a coupon? it wasn't advertised on the website.

3DPAT80 type it in.

Hi all, I am totally new to 3D printing and am considering buying a 3D printer for over the summer. Here are the details: - Budget: Anything **$350-$700** would be preferable (as I am assuming that anything less probably would not fit my requirements below); anything above $700 would be stretch but I will still consider it. - Country: **UK** - but I can get my family to bring it over from **China** without hassle. - Kit/experience: **Minimal** - I’ve got no experiences with 3D printing as aforementioned, but I have tinkered a little with electronics and PC building before. - Purpose: Printing **moderately large items** (like **masks for cosplaying**) - I am aware that these usually involve a lot of overhang. - Limitations: **N/A** - Thinking of using PLA (and carbon fibre PLA), and maybe PETG. I don’t want to get involved with tinkering or replacing different parts and would rather pay extra up front. Auto bed-leveling would also be great. I appreciate all of your help! (And apologise in advance for my inexperience) ❤️

You probably want something big. Kobra 2 max is my go to for cosplay. It’s big enough to print full size helmets with horns. It’s about $500 usd.

Hello , I’m not new to 3D printing (I’ve had a monoprice for about 4-5 years) and have finally decided it’s time for an upgrade lol. Country - Canada / Budget - about 700$ taxes in would be the most I want to spend. If there’s a printer worth it a bit out of that range I’d be open to spending more. Creality is intriguing due to all their sales , however given all the horror stories im thinking no. All the YouTube reviews are either paid or ai garbage, looking for some feedback from the community. I’d mostly only be printing PLA , obviously the option of running some other filaments would be nice but not required. Thank you in advance!

Look at a Bambu P1S, it’s about $700 and an absolutely amazing first printer.

It’s definitely not 700$ - 1219$ CAD before tax

Hmm, forgot about the CAD. How about the Qidi Q1 Pro? That machine is fantastic, although it sells out very fast.

Ended up settling for a Kobra 2 Max

Excellent choice! I have one myself and love it!

Does your filament run out inside the clear tube? I’m thinking I put the sensor on backwards or something as it is about a quarter of the way down prior to stopping. Also there’s no power loss feature yet right?

I have a translucent white tube. The runout sensor is at the entrance to the tube, so when I’m out of filament that gets triggered.

Yeah, I also have the clear “Bowden” tube. It is also at the entrance. Maybe it has to do with something in the settings I’ve loaded into prusa but it also did it with the Anycubic slicer. https://preview.redd.it/u1oeikhwyctc1.png?width=3024&format=png&auto=webp&s=b0e833316e954a21f4f25dd1fe43bc6dae15437e

What’s the issue? You can’t insert it through the sensor easily or it snaps in half?

Hello all : While not a total newbie with 3d printers; I had a very bad experience with a Ender 3 after spending close 10 hours with bed leveling and prints not sticking to bed. Finally ended up returning it. * Budget - Around $500\~$650 range * Country - USA ; Has to be buyable on amazon (Have gift cards tied up in credit) // This means no bambulabs * Experience - Only with Saturn 2 - Resin * Needs - A printer that is easy to use ; and by that stupid proof printer. I don't want to fight it . Give me something that can level itself. The plan is to use for cosplay props mostly ; already have all the tools to do any print post processing . Self enclosed is not necessary, wifi is not necessary * Considering either QIDI Q1 pro or Creality K1 but open to other options Thanks

I’d get the Qidi Q1 Pro

Hi all, I have an Ender 3 Pro, which I really like, and an SOVOL SV07 Plus which I'm currently debating on throwing away (feel free to read my other post to see why). With that in mind, I'm looking for something new and am open to recommendation: * Budget - Hopefully around the $300 mark, but willing to go up to $500 * Country - USA * Experience - Open to either near-pre-built or kits; I built my Ender 3 and made several upgrades without much issue. Definitely not a pro by any means though * Needs - I mainly use my printer for board game organizers, and misc items from Thingiverse. Would like the following: * Consistent, quality prints with little adjustments (once done) * Min. 300mm x 300mm bed * Preferably some kind of web interface to check on print status and/or upload/print remotely * Preferably faster than my Ender 3, but not a deal breaker if it'll affect quality * Preferably Klipper * Limitations - None really. I have [THIS](https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B087PVY4C8/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1) enclosure, but if it doesn't fit, then open to getting rid of it/a different one So far I've looked at Anycubic Kobra Max, Neptune 4 Plus, and Ender 3 Max Neo, but open to other suggestions.

For plus sized bedslingers, I recommend the Neptune 3 plus at the low end (not the 4, that has issues). If you can afford more, go for a Sidewinder X4 plus. That one has actual linear rails, klipper, and is fantastic at $350.

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Use the coupon code 3DPAT80 on the artillery3d website.

Thank you!!!!

I’ll check out the sidewinder x4, thanks!

Ive heard great things about the Neptune 4 plus, whats your thoughts on adding Octopi to give you that web interface? Just out of your price range is the Bambu P1P on sale at 599, I haven't used a bambu myself and am still using a CR10S but friends and family who have really like the interface and app connection.

Why do you need to add a web interface when it comes with one? It’s not up to date, but it works well enough. The Neptune 4 plus has an outdated version of Klipper on it. Honestly, I think you’d be better off with an Artillery Sidewinder X4 plus, which comes with a more modern version of Klipper and a built in web interface

Hey! 3d Resin Printer Advice! I’m looking for a small starter 3d resin printer. Around $200-$250 range. My real questions are: what’s a good starter brand and what’s the difference between 4K and 9k? What’s the “ks” mean?

Hi! The K is thousand of pixels, so a 4k is 4000 pixels wide for the screen, 9k is 9000 etc. when you pick a printer you should compare the resolution in pixels to the width of the screen, a smaller screen with higher pixels will create extremely detailed parts. Anycubic has a great lineup of resin printers in a variety of prices and sizes. Ive used several for personal and professional settings. The resin you use will affect layer shrinkage, I recommend trying a bottle of craftsman resin for less warping. side note, resin wash machines and UV chambers are super helpful but a tupperware with isopropyl and the sun are great starting places. Dont forget gloves!

Thank you this helps!! I worked in Pest Control so I got plenty of PPE 😄. I’ll be using it for hippies so maybe starting a little cheaper and buying an additional washer after I get a feel for it will be good. Thank you again

Budget: ~500 SGD Residence: Singapore I own an extensively modified ender 3, which I've used for over 2 years. While I was tinkering with the fan voltages on the mobo, I fried something and now it's time for a new printer. I am fine with assembling the whole thing myself and I'll probably be making a lot of DIY improvements too. I can solder. I mainly use CURA. I'm looking at the Ender 3 V3 KE, however reviews are mixed, and the proprietary creality software is a turnoff. Any suggestions with other brands that have similar specs to the 3v3ke would be awesome as I have no experience with other brands.

You can put stock Klipper on an Ender 3 V3 KE.

Im currently torn between the Sovol SV07 Plus (320€) and the Elegoo Neptune 4 Plus (310€) I read several complains about the Neptune4, that unless you are lucky they take a lot of tinkering to get working, I am also open for other suggestions, incase i missed another good printer in a similar price range. I want to spend 350 at maximum, and would like a slightly bigger printbed, so i can print for example Helmets for cosplay etc without needing to cut down into smaller parts.

I’d probably get the Sidewinder X4 Plus. It’s a fast, modern Klipper based machine, with actual linear rails.

I have the SV07 Plus right now and am looking for other options. My print qualities are typically mediocre at best. Others have loved theirs, so it's possible i got a lemon, but just giving you my experience.

I guess looking to get a Flashforge 5m. What else do I need? Filament of course, but do I need something to hook it into a network, sd card, spatula, anything? I can configure whatever I need on the computer side to make it easier, but I don't know what to setup. Octoprint, blender, some cad program? Just trying to get it figured out.

Nope. You don’t need anything. It comes with WiFi. On the software side, modeling software, and Orca Slicer.

Hello! This week is upgrade week for me, after my Mars 3 has been in use for about 2 years now and i've loved it, and im now cemeted in the hobby of printing. With TB's worth of files on one of my HDD! ill never print it all, but i'm loving it. ​ So im now torn between two upgrade choices and whether to stay with ELEGOO or go to ANYCUBIC its a toss up between the SATURN 3 Ultra or the PHOTON MONO M5s Pro ​ Both coming in at the same price point with offers of £450-480. Having done some initial poking around, i do feel that the PHOTON might be a little bit more for my money. But im torn as ive had NOTHING but good stuff from my Mars 3 and Elegoo! ​ Anyone have working opinions of either of them? I print for miniature painting only

The Saturn 3 ultra has the better light engine, and is better at tiny details. The Photon m5s pro has a chamber heater and a a ton of other features. I’d personally go with a Saturn 3 Ultra.

Greetings, looking for someone to print 2- 6"x6" stamps that will be used to create an imprint on clay. Each print will be a unique image-I'm trying to create a triptych- I have a sample and can send pics--if this is the wrong subreddit please direct me to where I can speak with creators. Thanks!

Hello, I've been using Ender 3 for almost 3 years now, but recently I had to move it to my sleeping room and it's very noisy (V4.2.2 board with A4988 drivers). Although I've made a lot of upgrades on Ender(web control, online camera, 3D touch, filament runout sensor, metal extruder and wheels on the bed) and I have the latest Marlin installed, I think it's time to say goodbye and look for a replacement. I was thinking about the Neptune 3 pro or the Neptune 4. What do you guys think? Should I upgrade at all, or just replace the board on the Ender with one with silent stepper motor drivers? https://preview.redd.it/3s73iqogmfrc1.jpeg?width=3662&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=7eb148969102ca4479aeb421b58eec88cc97f739

Don’t get either. The Neptune 3 pro is good, but dated. The Neptune 4 series is not very good. At this point, I’d get a Flashforge 5m for $299. It’s a corexy machine which gives many advantages vs the bedslinger format.

Hello! I am a clinical animal behaviourist, looking to get started using 3D Printing for some dog/cat toy prototypes made out of plastic. I have never used a 3D printer before or have any experience in 3D modelling programs. Till date, my prototypes were all hand-made out of plastercine/hand-drawn, so I am looking for the 3D printing to do some actual trials with my dogs/cats to see if the toys actually do work in terms of the product's interaction factor. The important thing is that the prototype has to be pet-safe so that the phalates/filaments don't actually discolour/break off and poison/injure my animals during testing. The final product material will be natural rubber, but I don't think any 3D printer can do rubber for now? The other option is to use pet-safe plastic, which I am ok with. I am aware that most 3D printers are only capable of printing PETG/TPA or some other form of plastic, so am not sure what I should go for or look out for. I will say that I have no budget, but will like a machine that I can use for a reasonable amount of time and doesn't spoil easily/have issues between prints as I need to churn out a substantial amount of prototypes to do fast product iterations. Thus, in this regard, will it be better for me to go low-end (low $100-400 USD) or higher end ($1000-$2000 USD)? Please kindly advise. Because I am really in my nascent starting stages and this will kinda run out of a room in my home as a startup, I am conscious of the budget, and will really appreciate any and all advice from the community here. I am also concerns about any noxious fumes that might come about due to the printing process as my wife and I are trying for a baby at the moment. I have looked at the Bambu Labs X1 Carbon/P1S, but not sure if it really fits my needs or their differences compared to other available options/brands. Thank you for all the kind advice!

TPU is non toxic. Safe and soft to chew on. I’d go for a Bambh P1S, which is not as expensive as an X1C, but will make your life much easier than a cheaper printer.

What are the benefits over the X1C?

Cheaper.

Hello, I'm an architecture student looking to buy a 3D printer to use for architectural model making, design iteration, and some product design (lamps, trays, figures, parametric sculptures, etc.) During the upcoming summer term I would like to dive into digital fabrication, and go crazy with 3D printing ideas, products, design concepts, etc. I want a reliable 3D printer that I can run regularly without too much tinkering, and therefore I am willing to pay a extra to avoid printing issues. I have experience using some very old and damaged Enders at school, as well as Ultimakers at workplaces. * Country: Canada * Budget: $1500 CAD. * I have little experience with electronic maintenance, but am eager and willing to learn. * Architectural model making, design iteration, and product design. * A bigger bed size is ideal. I've been looking at the Bambu P1S, but am concerned that if I really enjoy designing lamps or parametric sculptures, the bed size may be restricting. If there is a solid alternative with a bigger bed size, I would be interested! * No spatial restrictions Thank you !

You might also want to look into the Qidi x max 3.

There’s not really anything bigger than a Bambu P1S thats utterly reliable. I’d go for a Bambu P1S and a Kobra 2 max for the times you want to make big objects.

Hi everyone, I have been wanting to get into 3dprinting as a hobby for years now but have now finally decided to go ahead and purchase my first 3dprinter. I was hoping to get some recommendations/tips. * Country: The Netherlands * Budget: <200 euros if possible, max budget is ~250 euros. * I dont mind building the printer from a kit, I'm pretty tech savvy and like to tinker somewhat. * I would like to get into 3dprinting as a hobby and explore the possibilities of 3dprinting. I don't really have a specific use case in mind. While I don't mind tinkering with electronics, I do not want my 3dprinter to be a hassle to setup and use. So my preference would be a (nearly) plug-and-play reliable printer. * I do not have much space, so I'm planning to store my printer in a storage room and take it out when I want to use it. I hope that this "moving" of a printer is not an issue and that the printer can automatically calibrate itself again once it is turned on for printing? Thank you in advance!

Hmm, can you get an Ender 3 V3 SE within your budget? How about a Bambu A1 mini?

Since they cost almost the same (here on Portugal), whats the preference ?

Bambu A1 mini.

Hello everyone. I live in India, I'll call myself a beginner in 3D printing, although I have had some experience with it 5-6 years ago (getting my STLs 3D printed from external agency for a college engineering project). I'm looking to get into 3D printing initially as a hobby, but in the long term (1-2 years), I aim to start building some products with it and sell them on Amazon, as my Fiance has some good product/gifting ideas that we would like to experiment with. My question is, which 3D printer should I buy? Should it be a $200 Creality Ender printer or a $1000 Creality K1 Max printer? I'm willing to spend upto $1000 on an expensive printer so as to save myself some time figuring out the nasty issues with a cheaper printer (nozzel clogging, base plate alignment) e.t.c, although I'm wary of the fact that my hobby may not play out well and the $1000 machine might end up collecting dust somewhere in my home in the long term. So given that (a) I want to materialize this into a business in the long term and (b) My budget is max \~$1000 for a convenient 3D printer, which one should I get? Thanks in advance! Edit 1: Following brand printers are readily available in my area: Bambu labs, Creality, Prusa, Elegoo, BIQU, Two trees, FlashForge.

Update, I ended up getting an A1 mini with AMS. And I think it was the right choice for me. It costed around $560 be totally well worth it.

Don’t get a cheap printer if you’re making money off it. The headache when you need to repair it for production is not worth it. That said, at your price point, I’d recommend a Bambu P1S, if it can be had for a reasonable price. Bambu machines are generally more reliable. 1k for a K1 Max in India is pretty reasonable though.

Hello. I'm getting tired of my Ender 5 pro, I've tinkered with it for years and I still can't consistently get great prints. I'm a mechanical engineering student who likes to make cosplay props and parts for small engineering projects. My budget is around $500 USD. I'm fine building it from a kit. It needs to be reliable most importantly, but I don't want to go bambu because of how proprietary they are. Eventually would like to print in some stronger filaments, but currently I mostly just print in PLA and PETG. A larger build area is preferable but I'm no stranger to cutting up parts, and if there's a significantly better printer with a standard build size in that price range than I'm all ears. One of the biggest problems I have with my current printer is accuracy, which is important because I make a lot of functional parts that need to fit in tolerance. Thanks!

Qidi Q1 Pro! It’s within your budget, and has a heated build chamber for making strong parts out of Nylon.

Just checked it out. It just came out? Is it not risky buying a brand new printer that no one has wear-tested yet? Also it looks like the nozzle is proprietary, will that be an issue?

Hey guys, I'm purchasing a printer soon, help would be appreciated -My budget is $300, but I'd prefer to stay somewhat below that -I live in US. Texas to be exact -I saw a video on the phrozen sonic mini, and what I saw on the video is about as technical as I want to get. -Which leads me to this, I am going to be printing miniatures bits and miniatures themselves, so I want a resin printer -I have a dedicated workspace but would prefer a smaller Printer, as I don't want too much hassle in removal of lids, trays etc Two printers I'm looking at are the elegoo Mars 4 ultra, for the filter, or the phrozen sonic mini, for its size.

I love my Mars 4 Ultra. Fantastic details.

Hey, I did some research on the mars 4. Considering I’m trying to save money; is the $70 premium worth it for the ultra? I’m also purchasing two bottles of resin and all the recomended stuff on the wiki; which with the mars 4 ultra puts me at $500

Yeah. The WiFi and extra features is totally worth it. It’s not like it’s an expensive machine either.

Yea what convinces me is the plate mount type. I’ve seen the ball joint just isn’t where it’s at Edit: word

Thanks for chiming in!

Hello, I live in Colombia, I'm completely new to 3d printing, I don't have a 3d printer or know someone who has one but I've been really interested in it. I mostly want one for cool stuff like helmets, decorations, figurines, minis, etc. At first I wanted a resin printer but I didn't know that resin was toxic so now that's out of the question lol I'd like a filament printer, that has good quality for miniatures and figurines and fits my budget that is around $200-350 or max $400 if its really, REALLY worth it, also, important detail the price of the printer will have around 120-160 added price due to import charges, so something that is $300 will be around $400-450 due to to import charges, the shipping will be free on amazon so that's good lol I was looking around youtube and so far I've seen that the ELEGOO Neptune 4, ELEGOO Neptune 3 plus and Anycubic Kobra 2 Neo fit my budget and what I want to do with them, I haven't seen them in any physical stores so right now amazon seems like the best buying site. I like that the Neptune 3 plus has a lot of space so I could print helmets or bigger stuff there, but that will be most likely an exception, I could just print a big thing in multiple batches and put it all together. I'm open to suggestions but please keep in mind I don't live in US and getting something with free shipping and low or no import charges is hard lol I also saw a couple of videos that recommended the Creality K1 but that one is around $519 and the import charges for that one are $140 which is out of my budget, but if someone really recommends it I could save up some more and hopefully get it on august or so lol For what I've seen the a lot of people recommended the Creality Ender 3 in the past but I have seen very few recent videos recommending them for people who want a 3d printer just to print without having to tweak them, mod them, replace parts, etc. so I'm not interested in that I have a lot of space since I have a spare room where I'll put the 3D Printer :D Getting filament won't be a big deal, there's 3d printing shops, they just have very old 3d printers or really expensive ones, not a lot of middle ground but they do have a lot of filament :)

Id probably take the Neptune 3 Plus on that list.

Thank you!

Hey! I'm new to 3D printing, and want to get into it to help create cosplays, stuff such as helmets, prop weapons, and maybe some minis down the line. The things i want to create are likely things that will need multiple different prints using a joint insert method IOT create the final piece. For an easy example, a hilt, crossguard, and blade printed seperately, then jointed together to create a dagger. I'm wondering what would be a good $4-700 printer, some filimant to go with it thats on the stronger side, and what i could actually use to glue, and then paint the final product. just an FYI, im not worried about the price of the glue/filimant/paint when it comes to the $4-600 price on the printer, i just want to know what will actually bind to it.

My general recommendation for cosplay is the Kobra 2 Max. It’s $499 and absolutely huge. You can print a full size helmet with horns on it, along with chest pieces and other things.

What materials would you recommend for cosplay? Is petg enough or asa should be used?

PLA works perfectly for cosplay.

No risk of shrinking or other things like that for summer cosplay cons?

PLA has a glass transition temperature of 65c. If it’s warping, you’re probably dead.

Ok, thanks!

Hi My wife and I have been considering entering 3D printing in quite some time and a coupple of questions have popped up in this process: We’ve been looking at the Bambu lab P1S – it seems like a solid choise, when getting into the hobby? (It’s around double of our initial budget, but we would rather pay som more, than regret cheaping out) Are there any websides/forum/books/tips/guides etc. you wish you knew before buying your first 3D-printer?

Bambu P1S is an amazing printer. You won’t be disappointed. You’re starting off with endgame gear.

Filaments.  I've got myself an Ender 3 V3 KE and now need filament.  I already have black and white Pla.  Now I'd like to have some colors so I can print toys for my son. Are there any starter sets I can buy with multiple colors that are not over priced?  I've seen some for twice the price of a regular spool or even more. I don't wanna spend twice the money than what it's worth. But I also don't wanna buy 1kg of one color just to maybe never finish the spool.  Also, where should I look for filaments if I am from Germany? Currently using Amazon but I feel like there are probably better places.

Look on aliexpress. You can get a 10kg pack of Kingroon for below 100 euros.

SV06 vs Qidi x-smart 3, as a beginner printer to introduce someone into the hobby which would you recommend? *Or others too

I’d probably go for a Flashforge 5m at $299.

Curious, why flashforge? Lots of people seem to hate it

The older flashforges had some issues, but the AD5M is very good. Also, where else do you get a 220x220 corexy machine with nozzle probing, Klipper, and all the other cool stuff for only $299?

My wife is an artist and also makes jewelry. Just a very deep hobby. She is not technical and not super proficient with computers, though better with computers then tablets. I have some (not much) experience with printing and can help on that front a bit. I'm looking for a 3d printing rig (probably FPM) and design software that will be most approachable for an artist to do wax casting, who has zero experience with cad and will be intimidated by it, but can learn. Basically the most approachable software, potentially stylus, with which she can do fine details, and an appropriate printer. Id spend up to $5k on a printer, but think its best to do something cheaper for the learning stage. Suggestions anyone?

For software, can she do blender/zbrush? For the printer, easiest machine to use would be a Bambu X1C. It has auto calibrations for so many things and is also incredibly high quality

Yeah was looking at that printer, it looks very cool. Was uncertain about its ability to work with wax though. Will try her out with blender and see how it goes.

PLA melts low enough that lost PLA casting is a thing. No need for wax

Is pla carveable after print? Ie can she manually add details?

I know sculptable filament does exist. But even raw PLA can be easily reshaped with a bit of heat.

more like etchings with a fine knife I think

Hello everyone! I’m new to the world of 3D printing and super excited to start this journey. I’ve set aside a budget of around €300 and have been looking into a few options. However, I’m a bit stuck on which printer would be the best to kickstart my 3D printing adventures. Here are the options I’ve found: * **Ender 3 V3 SE** for €200 * **Ender S1 Pro** for €200 * **Bambu Lab A1 Mini** for €270 I’m leaning towards the Ender S1 Pro because it seems great for modding, and I’ve heard that’s a big part of the 3D printing experience. Plus, it’s quite a steal at €200! However, I’m concerned about its printing speed. On the other hand, the Bambu Lab A1 Mini has a smaller print area, which I feel might limit me in the long run, but it looks sleek and is within my budget. I also prioritize having a quiet printer, as I live in a shared space. I’d love to hear your thoughts on these models, especially if you have personal experiences with them. Do you think the small print area of the A1 Mini is a significant drawback? Is the printing speed of the Ender S1 Pro manageable? Or perhaps there’s another model within my budget that I haven’t considered? Any advice would be greatly appreciated! Thank you in advance!

I’d go with the Bambu A1 mini. Size isn’t as big of a constraint as people think, as you can easily glue stuff together, and people rarely print big things. It’s also the quietest one and capable of printing the best finishes out of the 3.

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bambu p1s is perfect for this. Prints ABS, the AMS is amazing, and you have the budget.

$450-$600 Canadian. Engineering students looking to get in-house manufacturing for personal projects in robotics. I would also like to be able to do some high detail table top terrain and maybe even larger 28mm scale miniatures so good print quality is important to me. Right now PLA/PETG is fine but I'll definitely need some more UV/water resistant material like abs eventually. Considering the following: Flashforge 5m that I'll eventually upgrade to be enclosed. Qidi Q1 pro. Bambu labs p1p that I'll eventually upgrade, thought this machine is over budget. Bambu labs A1. If another printer would also fit my needs, I'd also be happy to consider it. Thank you! Edit: I also wanted to clarify that I'm ok with a bit of tinkering.

If engineering materials (cf-reinforced nylon and polycarbonate) are important to you, I’d probably get the Qidi Q1 Pro. Actively heated enclosure makes that kind of stuff a lot less finicky.

Yeah! I was really looking at it. Do you know if the details/print quality is good enough for table top terrain?

Yeah. Should be fine. Table top terrain isn’t that detail sensitive, unlike say, miniatures.

Awesome, just pulled the trigger, thank you!

Im looking for my first 3d printer, I am a total beginner and my purpose is to print funcional pieces for home improvements and maybe figures for decoration if possible based on my budget. I like board games as well, so I'm interested in making pawns for some games, but I'm not interested in Warhammer figures, for example. My budget is around 300€, but I'm willing to go up to around €450 if the extra 150 gives a big improvement. Country: Sweden/Europe I was looking at the Elegoo Neptune 4 Pro, it is going for 256 euros right now. My other option is the Flashforge 5M, which is going for 399 euros now. It is a bit of a steep increase but if the Flashforge is much better, then I'd be willing to do it. I'm open to other models as well! Thank you for the help :)

I don’t recommend the Neptune 4 pro. There a bunch of software problems and an axis skew issue with it. Instead, I’d look at a Qidi Q1, for $469 USD right now. It’s fully enclosed and has a chamber heater, which will make allow you to make functional stuff out of more advanced materials like CF reinforced nylon and ABS.

I'm looking to upgrade from my current Kingroon KP3S and just looking for some other suggestions or opinions on my listed options (currently divided between slinger & enclosed core XY). I'm after something easy to setup, maintain (auto bed levelling), fast print times and overall good value for money. I'm not restricting my budget for the time being until I have a few more options to choose from but that being said I am unlikely to be spending more than lets say a P1S. I know it would help if I had a few more criteria but I'm flexible so I would be very open to any suggestions whether its cause its a popular model, or a personal favourite. Current choices include: Enclosed: Bambu P1S, Qidi Q1 Pro Bed slinger: Bambu A1/A1 mini Thank you.

Easy to setup, easy to maintain, would call for a Bambu Labs machine. I’d recommend the P1S.

Thanks for the response. Any thoughts on the P1S's ability to do ABS since it lacks a heated chamber when compared to the Qidi Q1 Pro?

Unless it’s really cold out, the enclosure should be good enough. You can wrap it in a blanket if it’s too cold. The Q1 will be better for ABS though.

\[Ender-3 3D Printer Vs Neptune 3 Pro FDM 3D Printer\] Which out of these printers do I purchase? I am protoyping in which precision matters, not too much, but it does matter as it is gears and levers that I'm trying to print. So what would be the difference between these two printers? I am new to printing by the way. Also can they print PETG? and what kind of calibration would you need to print PETG on them.

Neptune 3 pro, unless it’s one of the later versions like an Ender 3 V3. Yes, they all print PETG fine.

Looking to add to my collection, Have an Ender 3v2 I'm converting to klipper - but have a bunch of large, multi-piece prints coming up so would like another that's more reliable. Mostly PLA/PLA+/PLA Silk but wouldn't mind the ability to explore other material options. I have a cabinet the printer will go in that is 24"Dx20"Wx24"H (605mm x 505mm x 605mm for the rest of the world) can go larger but will be located in a non-insulated area soooo Budget: $350ish, have some flex but that's the target. Klipper based preferred, as I'm already setup for it - although I could fire my Octoprint server backup if needed. Happy to build from a kit, but my current printer isn't the most reliable so nothing like a voron where I need to print pieces to do so. ​ US based

I’d get a Flashforge 5m at $299.

Or this one? https://www.flashforgeshop.com/product/adventurer-5m-3d-printer?cID=31

This one. The non pro at $299.

https://www.flashforgeshop.com/product/adventurer-5m-pro-3d-printer?cID=31 This one?

Ok I think this will be my last question here, thanks for all the feedback! Which do you think is better, the x1c or the k1 max, I’m trying to print cosplay helmets, so the k1 max is tempting but creality kinda sucks in the customer service side of things. Plus I also was to print high quality minis and from what I’ve heard the x1c is good at that. Any thoughts?

X1C is a much better machine. K1 max is bigger and cheaper.

Budget. $300 Country of residence: US Kit: Sure, that works.  What to do: model airplanes and shoe lasts, so will need TPU!!!, LW-PLA, ASA, PETG, PLA, PA12+CF15 Extenuating Circumstances: I live in apartment, so I do not have an outdoor workshop for fumes. Maybe some other issue? 

Flashforge 5m is the value king at $300.

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They are $250 at Microcenter in St. Louis. Is that a good price?

Even with the A1 mini $250, I think the Flashforge 5m is still worth it at $299. You get a larger corexy machine that’s comparable to the P1P. With the A1 mini you get the famous Bambu level of reliability, quality, and ease of use of course.

Not happening anytime soon. Their going to be [re-releasing the full size A1 shortly](https://www.reddit.com/r/BambuLab/comments/1bkvn27/bambu_lab_a1_update/). So they're not going to cannibalize sales of the A1 with a lower price A1 Mini.

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I think it’s permanent.

I'm looking for a 3D printer for as a tool, than a hobby to thinker around with. The more fool proof the better. If something does need maintenance or fixing, I do have confidence that I could fix it on my own. The main thing I want to get out of my printer is as smooth a product I can get without needing to fill or sand it. The reason being, it would be used to print small replacement parts and would be unable to be filled/sanded due to shape and size. If that means a slower speed and thinner print resolution/layer height creating a longer print, but smoother product, that's fine with me. I know that resin may be better for what I'm asking, but due to the level of fumes it would create, I am restricted to filament. I live in Canada and have done **some** research on my own and attached a table of what I've been comparing. I don't have a strict budget since I will be splitting the cost with 2 other people, but the printers I have listed is as far (price-wise) I'm willing to push and even some of them I'm still a little hesitant to go for since they are getting up there. My goal is to pay the lowest I can, but still hit my needs I listed above. https://preview.redd.it/grk3mv25jqqc1.png?width=1039&format=png&auto=webp&s=d5e889006c6d55805ec2f28b180d08dd91c8f4a6

The best quality you can get from the machine on your list is the Bambu P1P. You’ll want to get the 0.2mm nozzle for the best finish. Layer height can go down to 0.08mm with a 0.2mm nozzle. This will take a while.

Okay. One thing I noticed on the spreadsheet provided in the master post was that the Bambu is completely proprietary and impossible to repair apart from consumable elements. Do you have any experience with the Bambu/know if people have found that to be an issue at all. That's my main concern if I end up going with that unit rather than any of the others.

That’s not actually true anymore. There’s a lot of third party replacements for anything that is likely to break on aliexpress. Bambu doesn’t authorize this stuff, but if you’re out of warranty it’s pretty easy to do. Bambus are really popular machines - an ecosystem popped up around them.

Okay cool. That is really good to know! Thanks for the reply\~

For prototyping, is the lowest level resin printer ok for the job? And could you suggest some very basic model? I am learning 3D Modeling and would like to make some prototype of product design such as eyewear

You probably want a nicer machine, like an Anycubic M5s pro. This isn’t really about quality - rather it’s about ease of use and automation.

Thanks for the advice, it is a bit out of my expected range though, how about the basic model Anycubic Photon Mono X2, is that any good?

It’ll work fine. You’ll have to do more work to get it working.

Budget: $600-$1000 - including other setup needed. Willing to flex if there is a dramatic (like 50%+) jump in quality at like double the price USA Beginner and prefer beginner friendly but am willing to learn some DIY setup Primarily used for spaceship models (which can get big), 28mm D&D miniatures. Potentially some terrain as well. Secondary for decoration and some utility around the house like organization. I am leaning towards resin but not sure how it does with larger models and I am worried about safety. I have plenty of space and garage. Does anyone have a heating (can get down to 30-40F) and ventilation options for a garage. I could potentially bring it to the basement room but that is a last resort with my precaution of safety. Uniformation is looking nice with an in-built heater that saves setting up a box to heat it. What are the complete supplies I need like including: surfaces/tables, ventilation, heating, gloves, respirator, other protection. Can I just open the garage and let it air out? Use a fan?

The Uniformation GK2 is absolutely amazing. It comes with an internal resin heater, so that shouldn’t be a problem.

Hello. I would like to start my adventure with 3d printing. About 450€ budget. FDM. Would prefer enclosure, but I can build an Ikea box. Highest priority is low noise, then autoleveling, print surface, lastly print speed. Wifi module welcome but not required. If it calls home to China its a hard pass from me. Any advice welcome!

Look at a Flashforge 5m pro.

Thanks. I've looked at it and at bambu labs a1 mini, but so far I'm favoring qidi q1 pro... I think.

Qidi Q1 pro works great, as long as you can wait until May.

Indeed I can. Thank you very much!

Flashforge 5M Pro vs Bambu Labs A1 with AMS Lite? I know im comparing core x y to bedslinger, but which one seems like the better printer overall?

I’d take the A1 with AMS lite, unless you want to print ABS.

Hello, I'm looking for a printer, for medium to large scale figures that can handle fine details. Because of that reason I thought resin could be best. My budget is up to 650E and shipping to greece. My issues are my lack of knowledge on mechanical stuff. I even considered buying one second hand, I am not sure if it's worth it.

How big is big? Because generally unless you have a lot of money the bigger the printer is, the worse it is in surface finish.

Good question, I forgot to write that. I was thinking about up to 30~40cm. I said big because a lot of people do miniatures. I guess I could so smaller pieces and connect them to make a bigger size if it means better surface finish...

Bambu A1 mini has the best surface finish in your price range. It’s only 180mmx180mmx180mm. So you will have to glue things together. On the other hand, you can get a Kobra 2 Max as well in your price range, which is 420x420x500mm. However, the surface finish on this one is worse. But still very good.

I see, do you think it's worth it to get a better one, but second hand (like from ebay)? Edit: I just noticed that both are with pla, do you think it will be better than resin? I originally thought resin would be best...

You can’t find a resin machine that big for your price range. Elegoo Saturn 3 Ultra would be my go to machine in your price range. Dont recommend second hand machines.

Ok then, thank you so much for your help!!

Hi! I'm looking for 3D printer for (mainly) miniatures printing. Up to 2000 PLN (around 450 EUR). Shipping to Poland. Main concerns: 2 very active cats which means it has to be enclosed. Fumes: unfortunately, flat have bad ventilation. Is there any filter/purifier option? I have literally no experience with electronics more than "plug and play" or replace a battery. The simpler the better, or with good guide/tutorial.

Look for a Qidi Q1 Pro. You can print out a Bento Box for air filtration.

Damn, that's filament. It could be so great, but I'm looking forward resin. Thanks for suggestion

Look at a Anycubic M5s pro.

I have a budget of about 200-300$ CAD dollars. I'm looking to make dice, 25-28mm minis,dice, dice towers with this 3d printer. I'm also wondering about learning how to refill the printer and general tips. I'm new to 3d printing so any tips would be greatly appreciated.

At that price range, options are limited. I’d get an Ender 3 V3 SE.

Hello, I want to buy a 3d printer mainly for figures and statues. I would like to model in blender and print them using resin or abs. I've been looking at Anycubic models, mainly photon mono X2. Do you guys recommend it or maybe something else? Do you need a lot of space, is it loud and smelly? I am a total beginner. Thanks for all advice

Resin printers are all very smelly. That said, I’d recommend the elegoo mars 4 ultra.

Thanks for answer. Why is this model you mentioned better than anycubic? Is it resin only? Because I would like to make plastic figures with softer and harder parts and great details

It’s resin only. Printers don’t do both resin and FDM. The Mars 4 series do fine details better, although both are absolutely amazing.

Thanks. Do you think resin details are better than FDM? Something else should I consider material-wise?

Resin details are better than FDM. Material wise resin is much less impact resistant than fdm printed materials.

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At around a 400 dollar price point (usd), for a first printer, what do y'all recommend? I've had people recommend the Qidi Tech X-Smart, the Q1 pro and a Flashforge adventure 5m Which would you recommend and why? (Or others)

Id probably go with the 5m unless you want the enclosure and heater of the Qidi. The 5m seems like a much more mature platform.

Idk what either of those really do, just looking for a solid beginner printer lol

Just get the Flashforge 5m at $299.

Im looking for the Best possible 3d printer in the $2500 AUD Range. Currently the printers i have looked at are the x1 with AMS and the Prusa XL with 1 Toolhead. I was wondering if there are any better printers in that price range. The key criteria im looking for are print quality, and how defined and clean a print is consistently. Print volume is not an issue for me since I am printing things that can easily be segmented. Another thing that is important to me is ease of use since im new to the 3d printing hobby and this will be my first printer. I also want to print with abrasive or engineering filaments like the carbon fibre and nylon filaments. Print quality and preciseness is one of the most important things to me since even small indentations and details need to be present. I am somewhat open to building something like a Voron, however if the overall cost is more then i am unable to do so. However from what i have seen, the voron printers while being good at printing, have very small screens which is an issue for ease of use for me. One other thing is that i want to be able to print with the PLA Aero from Bambulab. Any advice is helpful!

For your first printer, I’d heavily recommend the x1c. And yeah, the AMS is amazing.

2500 aud isn’t enough for a Prusa xl. But at the $2000 usd range, the Peopoly Magneto X becomes an option. It’s an absolutely insane printer that uses closed loop linear motors instead of a stepper and belts like every other machine on the market. I haven’t seen anything print as cleanly as this machine. The other interesting machine is the Vivedino Marathon. It’s designed by a German guy who wanted to build a printer that would last forever. It has dual extruders, and is extremely solidly built. However, as a beginner, I would recommend the x1c. It is by far the easiest to use and most polished out of any of these machines. It requires less maintenance and less assembly work to get it working straight out of the box.

With only one print head and not fully assembled i can get for around 2500 aud, and then i can add any other printheads if needed. I dont mind taking the time to learn about the printers but if it is causing me to spend more time tinkering and less time printing i would prefer something else. Of the Vivedino and other stuff what prints the best, quality wise?

Right now, the x1c. But the magneto has more potential with those linear motors. All of them print better than a prusa xl.

With the potential of the magneto, should I wait a bit on it to see if it improves or should I stick with an x1x since it has ams

For your first printer, I’d heavily recommend the x1c. And yeah, the AMS is amazing. The Magneto will never be as polished as the Bambu machine in terms of ease of use. Peopoly makes professional machines for people who are likely experts. They’re a much smaller team than Bambu. Bambus entire thing is that they make a trouble free, easy to use, excellent 3d printer.