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[Puchrider]

Hey! My name is Drew and am hoping to get my own 3D printer and start printing "twisty puzzles."

Twisty Puzzles is an umbrella-term which refers to the standard (3x3x3) Rubik's cube and the plethora of variants.

I've designed on SolidWorks and have had my design printed by ShapeWays (here's a link to it)

It's been nice to see that a 3D printer can be had at a relatively low price (my budget is about $500, but can spend more if it's necessary to get an adequate model). I'm not expecting perfection from a low-end FDM printer, but have seen individuals make puzzles with them through sanding and other post-print processes.

This printer, although relatively cheap, looks as though it gets the job done well:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01FT ... EO884AOUB3


Thank-you for taking the time to read! Looking forward to following-up with progress!

[Puchrider]

Right now, I am greatly considering the UP! 3D Mini

[curious aardvark]

the printer you linked to on amazon is unavailable.
best buy for $500 is probably the wanhao duplicator i3 plus: http://wanhaousa.com/products/duplic...us-steel-frame

[curious aardvark]

the up mini is $600 and has a tiny build volume.

[Puchrider]

the printer you linked to on amazon is unavailable.
best buy for $500 is probably the wanhao duplicator i3 plus: http://wanhaousa.com/products/duplicator-i3-plus-steel-frame

the up mini is $600 and has a tiny build volume.

Thank-you for the link! I'll check that one out.

The small build volume on the UP! 3D Mini is a drawback, I agree; but, I like its compactness. It's definitely is a trade-off.

[curious aardvark]

you are aware that it can't really fit in the palm of your hand ?

[Puchrider]

Haha, of course I do! I thought that was an interesting PhotoShop

[Puchrider]

Purchased an Up! Mini 2. Small volume, but am not planning on printing anything very large. Expecting it to arrive Dec 1 - 6.

[Puchrider]

Printer arrived and has been great! Started off with something easy (a 1x2x3 I found on the site "Thingiverse").

Turned out great and turns very nice with some silicone spray. Am working on my SolidWorks skills and will hopefully have a good design soon.

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