Help Me Choose Which 3D Printer to Buy (Around $500 USD)

[curious aardvark]

from what I've heard of the new original prusa - yes it is worth the money, not sure if the new model is out yet though.

Also it will require a lot less modding and fettling before it's of real use, than the other two.

You might want to consider a delta as well.
faster, better quality and much easier to build and maintain and just way more fun to watch :-)
Actually have alook at the tevo's in general - good prices, good components: https://tevo3dprinterstore.com/

[alexwalters08]

from what I've heard of the new original prusa - yes it is worth the money, not sure if the new model is out yet though.

Also it will require a lot less modding and fettling before it's of real use, than the other two.

You might want to consider a delta as well.
faster, better quality and much easier to build and maintain and just way more fun to watch :-)
Actually have alook at the tevo's in general - good prices, good components: https://tevo3dprinterstore.com/

Thank you for your reply,

I have heard many good things about the new Prusa i3 mk3. My only two complaints about this printer is the current price of $750 USD and a quote from their website, "New orders to be shipped in January 2018!" I would prefer to have this printer sooner than sometime in January at best. I looked at Tevo printers as you suggested and I only saw one delta printer that came in at $825 USD which is comfortably out of my price range. I also looked at some of their cartesian printers and was interested in their Tarantula (https://goo.gl/UaFLnr) and their Black Widow (https://goo.gl/ZTndFh). How do they compare against each other, and against the others I have listed. I like how the Tarantula has dual extrusion, but is that really helpful or is it just a gimmick? (This is my first 3D printer and I just learned what extrusion meant in 3D printing terms two days ago so bear with me.)

I was also wondering if there are any good delta printers in the $500 price range? They definitely look cooler when they print, and if they have better quality and a faster print speed I see no reason not to buy one....so long as they are available for around $500. Is there any downside to going with a delta instead of a cartesian? Are the delta printers less reliable?


Thank you,

Alex Walters