Good printer for under $300

[curious aardvark]

$300 is a good range.
Covers some decent ready built machines and some pretty decent kit machines.
Monoprice are a good place to start: https://www.monoprice.com/Product?p_id=15711
Yes that's listed at $399, but there's currently special offer $100 off !
That's a bloody good buy !

Tevo are acompany that produce some pretty decent machines. The latest looks like avery good buy: https://tevo3dprinterstore.com/produ...truder-as-gift

bear in mind that all 3d printers generally need a little modification. And there are are always facebook groups to help you out.

Then ther's he3d. I love my k200 !
http://www.reprapmall.com/index.php?...product_id=163

Wouldn't necessarily suggest it as a first printer - but with a few additions: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2386628
It's been a completly awesome machine.



Things that are essentials:
heated bed. It;s not an option, without you will struggle.
Control panel and sd card slot. Makes the machine a standalone plastic factoy :-)

Auto level - not strictly an essential, but if it comes with a probe - like the tevo flash - then it will take a lot of hassle out of printing.