Read through all this but seems to be a little old. Are the recommendations in here still solid? I was thinking Ender 3 for $230... Thoughts
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Read through all this but seems to be a little old. Are the recommendations in here still solid? I was thinking Ender 3 for $230... Thoughts
well personally I wouldn't touch an ender 3 with an extremely long bargepole.
not a great design and for every one that works we have 20 people on here with problems.
If you're going for an I3 style. Then get one with a direct drive extruder and side support rods or rails. NOT a single central support that's mounted on sideways wheels. That's just never going to be completely level - ever !
If you're intent on an i3 then this is probably the best around in the budget sector.
https://www.amazon.com/Monoprice-Tou...gateway&sr=8-6
That's a decent bit of kit. A rebadged flashforge i3 creator plus (monoprice don't make printers, but rebadge and sell for less than the original manufacturer). Head and shoulders above an ender 3.
Doesn't have the bells and whistles, but a very solid design with lots and lots of mods on thingiverse and a large support network.
My current budget recommendation would probably be a monoprice voxel
It's a rebadged flashforge adventurer 3. Not a massive build platform, but pretty decent otherwise.
yes.
It's just a pain sourcing all the bits individually, and generally works out more expensive than buying a kit.
Which is why so many people buy a kit and then modify it.
:-)
artillery now known as evnovo are a new manufacturer and there 1st 3d printer i highly recomend
build print volume quiet great print quality
https://www.inov3d.net/artillery-3d-...nder-x1-review
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I was actually asking my self the same question and all your message definitely helped me choosing mine. Thanks guys :)
Prusa MK2 still going strong after 3000h of print inside enclosure! For over a year no tuning, no calibration, nothing... just printing! It's my winner! :)
if you are confuse with PLA vs ABS Filament, i would recommend you to go with ABS.
It depends on your budget and the type of work as well you want to do.
Dear first tell that for which purpose you want to use it then I can tell you ideal 3d printer for that specific purpose.
Hey Ben,
You 3D printer purchase depends on its utility and usage . If you are looking for a 3D Printer in which you want to print small toys or DIYs then you should not go for any 3d printer which is more then $399 and if you are looking for the one in which you can perform high quality printing with complex ideas like architecture printing you should go for something like Creality CR-10S PRO, Makerbot Replicator+, Creality ender3 Pro-high precision 3d printer or Dremel Digilab like this there are many options available. These 3D Printer will solve your purpose but with the design printing the most important part is to understand that which one can you easily understand as you see the more complex designs the more complex understanding of that 3D printer so I will suggest you to go for a simple one first to get an basic understanding of a 3D Printer.
hi all, I am new here... well I need help to choose the right 3dprinter for me...I need it to print small things, usually cylinders which are 5cm long and 1cm high... the only problem is that the finish should be very glossy (which I think I can achieve with sandpapering and spraying)I have downloaded Fusion 360 and I am making a small progress for now to make my design but I dont know which printer should I use, if you guys can recommend..thanks
Great content! I got an idea for my new printer.
Lol, I'm flattered but please don't copy-paste my posts.
On topic, the most important thing is to have a plan for your 3D printer and decide based on that.
At this moment I would recommend going with a trusted brand that produces printers that have proved to last for years.
I.e. not several of the Chinese brands but businesses with more reliable development processes (even if components are sourced from China)
Reason is that my two Wanhao 5s machines have both failed last year in the electronics department.
So..
- The Prusa i3 is awesome, it's a true classic of the 3D printer world and so versatile.
- Ultimaker is a great brand, but IMO they are overpricing the product
- BCN3D Sigma, top-of-the-line choice
- Lulzbot
- Possibly the Creality (Chinese), Flashforge or Monoprice on recommendations of C.A.
Most of all, don't expect it to be a plug-n-play deal, it requires developing some expertise.
I do not know your usage needs to be able to advise you on the machine that suits your needs as well as the price you can accept, because these devices are quite expensive.
First of all it's important what you need. If you wanna a 3d printer under 1000, you can try rep rap printer. But it's little bit difficult to combine it. Because you're gonna try design a printer and collect parts. Some parts doesn't fit your design, gonna read tons of datasheet and documentation etc.-It all depends on your abilities,I made it one- Or you can buy from any manufacturer. But I want you to know, if you want big build plate(300mmx300mm or +), direct extruder, heated bed, etc. kind of features, they will push your budget.
number 1: Prusa i3,
number 2 : Stratasys J750,
number 3 : Markforged matal X
Try Ultimaker FDM 3Dprinters, they are good in term of accuracy.
Great question - did you decide?
I've been using the Flashforge Finder for 18 months now and it is a fantastic machine. However I am comparing with a RepRep i built from a kit previously. The Finder has been so reliable and the accuracy is very high quality. I think it comes under your budget and size requirements. So like you, I will be looking for a printer. I'm drawn to a larger Flashforge machine and still comes in at a very competitive price. The Guider II looks like a contender and comes in at £999 on Amazon.
I am completely new to 3D printing and bought a TwoTrees Saphire Pro from Banggood.
It refuses to print anything from the supplied SD card, the USB connection does not work. No documentation other than the construction details and to level the bed are included.
I am trying to return the printer for a refund but the Banggood is trying to put the onus on their supplier rather than deal with the problem themself despite their own refund or return policy.
I can only suggest you give the Saphire Pro a miss.
Hello,
Considering a 3d printer-
Use will be personal, making things to amuse a 5 year old and 8 year old, likely star wars stuff and toys...maybe a helmet is the largest size item I'd consider-
Budget is 300 or less
experience is none, I'm OK with computers, but this is definitely new to me-
Things that are important
1. don't want to set the house on fire, so something that can pause when I'm not around or is very safe
2. ease of use / low maintenance / doesn't require a lot of upgrading initially
3. large community for support as I'm learning what the heck I'm doing
4. Not super loud, woud be great if I could make calls/etc while in the same room, not sure if this is possible but vids of the newer kickstarter model looked like it was pretty quiet-
So in my research coming up with these options
Creality CR-6SE - 341 shipped/august - over budget slightly, is it worth it as a more polished product? August is a ways off too-
Ender 3x = 219 ships in 2 weeks
Ender 3 pro with glass and 5 nozzle upgrade = 258
Ender 3 with glass/5 nozzles - 219
Ender 3 V2 = 269, june? not available for pre-order right now-
any feedback or suggestions on other models would be greatly appreciated. I'm a bit nervous about even pursuing this hobby, but with being home more thought it might entertain me and the kids if I can figure this out-
Thanks!
I can't speak to the CR6, but the Ender 3 you will need some upgrading for what you describe. The Ender 3 series does not have thermal runaway protection out of the box, so you would need to update the firmware. This is easily accomplished after either loading a bootloader (you would need an Arduino board to do so), or upgrading the mainboard to something like SKR Mini E3 which has a bootloader built in. from there, you have a choice of Marlin or several forks of Marlin to compile and load (I find Cheetah 5.0 to be the easiest)
okay @ hook13
Firstly you CANNOT get everything on your list for 300 ? what ?:- bucks, pounds, australian dollars, canadian dollars, shekels - give us a clue here :-)
Secondly: ALL ender products and most creality products are not easy to use and almost certainly WILL require, modifying, rebuilding and serious tinkering.
Either raise your budget OR lower your build volume.
Let us know where you are in the world and I'll see what's around.
Thi is NOT really a good time to get into 3d printing.
Most retailers have low or no stock in a lot of products, printer prices have gone up and filament is the most expensive I've ever seen it.
Have a look at the monoprice:
voxel nice machine, smallish build volume, but fits all your other criteria/
maker select plus - another $60 (I'm, assuming you are american as you lot often don't realise it's a big world with lots of countries and currencies ;-) This is a really nice machine, closest to the original prusa I3 you can probably get and a good price because of it.
Another one to have a look at is the Sovol 01: https://www.amazon.com/Sovol-Upgrade...s%2C335&sr=8-1
About as good a non-actual-prusa design i3 as you can get. Large friendly facebook group and the company is still young enough and small enough to still care what their customers think :-)
Thanks for the feedback, yes shipping to US (got me)....anyways I'll definitely check out the recommendations-
there are many factors you should take into account before making any decision:
?, your purpose : why you want to buy a 3D printer and what will you use it for? If you are going to print substantial objects , you may want to get a 3d printer that comes with a large printer bed. if you want to make multi-color objects, a dual-extruder or triple-extruder 3d printer is the one to go for.
2, your budget. prices for 3D printers vary greatly.
3, are you a novice or veteran in 3D printing? most budget 3D printers require manual leveling and assembly. if you do not have any technical background or sufficient knowledge about 3d printers, or simply want to avoid alll the trouble , you may want to raise your budget for a more advanced 3d printer.
I think this thread should be titled 'Post spam here' with all the spam that gets posted on it
yeah - we get a lot, not sure anyone else removes it and I'm only one person :-)
Not sure reposting it for them is a terribly good idea though ;-)
We just got another Prusa printer, it is the Prusa Mini and it was very easy to assemble and prints great right out of the box. Granted, the print size is a little smaller than our Mk 2 and Mk 3 but for the price, it is very hard to beat.
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While buying a 3D printer, you should give focus on the following points :-
Resin vs. Filament 3D Printers
3D Printer Noise
Printing Speed
Self-levelling Bed
3D Printer Connectivity Options
Device Footprint and Build Size
Print Quality, Accuracy, Precision, and More
i'm also looking for best and cheap price printer
I am a beginner and I went for the anycubic i3 mega £230 (variable). It is quite simple to use and I have been able to do some cool prints. It isn't the highest quality but still good enough quality to be really satisfied. Look into it yourself though before purchasing.
Interesting options. I am considering getting an inexpensive 3D printer for my home. I think it will be useful. Even if it cannot provide super-cool print quality, it will at least schematically display what is needed.
Can anyone give me some recommendations? I'm looking for a printer that
1. Can print both ABS and flexible material.
2. Has a fairly large build size 300 x 300 x 300 preferably
3. Will print at a high quality for the price.
4. cost no more than £750.
Does it exist? Or am I asking too much?Any help appreciated.
Nothing heh?
Look at the Prusa i3 Mk3S+ kits. Around $750 , easy to assemble and print great.
Thank you. That one is on my shortlist. Only the build volume lets it down. I was also looking at the anycubic mega x but would need to upgrade the extruder. Not sure how easy that would be.
Hi, im also new to 3d printing. I am going to use it at home mainly for fixing things.. printing clips, tools, accesories, handles, brackets... so would like to be able to print decently tough things. is pla and abs good enough.. or should I be looking for something that can do nylon?
was looking to spend around 500$.. so was looking at maybe a Prusa mini+ but found out shipping is going to be quite high. would that printer be good quality but still beginner friendly? would I be better off looking for something based more in NA for parts and warrenty? I live in CA. also was goinig to put it in my basement.. it's spray foamed so no drafts., and would put a dehumidifier. but can get a bit cold. probabaly 9degrees C. will the cold and little bit of extra dust be bad with a non-enclosed 3d printer. (don't have much room in my house otherwise. only other place is garage.. which is colder and dirtier.)
I also have no 3d modeling exp... I started trying to learn on blender, this program not too bad to learn but can do more technical stuff down the road?
thank you for your time in advance.