Where are we at on the best sub $400 printer

[dasflux]

Hey guys. I have been out of the loop since 2012. Every now and then i do some searching and youtube video watching. I am looking for the highest rez 3d printer under 400. Kit or DIY if it can save money. I checked out the peachy(seems cool, not accurate enough though), printr bot i like a lot, and m3d. I hate asking generic questions like this. But things are just saturated now in printers. Seems like i keep finding a better one after i find what i like. m3d looks pretty awesome. But im really wondering if i can find a kit version of one around 300$ thats nearly as accurate. I dont care about speed. Back in 2012 I was really wanting an orca. But i know things have came a long way. Any recommendations on things competitive with the m3d and printrbot. Thanks!

[curious aardvark]

m3d is cheap junk.
Lots of issues, tiny build volume.

Current best value is the wanhao duplicator i3.
basiclally a steel framed prusa i3 with just about everything you need. heated bed, good build volume. easy to enclose etc.
http://wanhaousa.com/products/duplicator-i3-steel-frame

[Geoff]

m3d is cheap junk.
Lots of issues, tiny build volume.

Current best value is the wanhao duplicator i3.
basiclally a steel framed prusa i3 with just about everything you need. heated bed, good build volume. easy to enclose etc.
http://wanhaousa.com/products/duplicator-i3-steel-frame

For $650 those wanaho's are tempting, I like the setup and steel frame.

Agreed on the M3D, plastic junk - about as flimsy as a house made of straw.

[loop]

I have the same arguments with them, if M3D is cheap junk. Just choose another printer.

[tegregg]

For $650 those wanaho's are tempting, I like the setup and steel frame.

If you live in Aust you can get these from Aldi for AUD$499 under the Cocoon rebadging

http://www.cocooncreate.com.au/