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3. Monoprice Select Mini 3D Printer v2 - White With Heated (120 x 120 x 120 mm) Build Plate, Fully Assembled + Free Sample PLA Filament And MicroSD Card Preloaded With Printable 3D Models

    Features:
  • Support for All Filament Types: The heated build plate and wide range of extruder temperatures allow this printer to work with any type of filament, from basic filaments, such as ABS and PLA, to more advanced materials, such as conductive PLA, wood and metal composites, or dissolvable PVA.
  • Compact Desktop Design: Featuring a small footprint and basic, open frame design, this 3D printer is compact enough for any desk.
  • Ready to Print: Unlike most other low-cost 3D printers, this printer ships fully assembled and has already been calibrated at the factory. We even include sample PLA filament and a MicroSD card with preinstalled models, so you can start printing right out of the box!
  • Sample Filament diameter- 1.75mm, Filament size spool/sample- about 10ft. One sample print, Filament Color- natural/clear
  • Heated aluminum build plate nozzle cooling fan for printing all filament types. Complete kit with sample PLA filament, bed scraper, and MicroSD card with preloaded model files. Micro USB and MicroSD card connectivity. PC and Mac compatible. Compatible with Cura, Repetier, and other software
  • Supported Filament Types - ABS, PLA, Wood, Copper Fill, Steel Fill, Bronze Fill KINDLY REFER USER MANUAL BEFORE USE; Max Extruder Temperature: 482°F (250°C)
Monoprice Select Mini 3D Printer v2 - White With Heated (120 x 120 x 120 mm) Build Plate, Fully Assembled + Free Sample PLA Filament And MicroSD Card Preloaded With Printable 3D Models
Specs:
ColorWhite
Height13.5 Inches
Length11.3 Inches
Number of items1
Release dateJune 2016
Sizemedium
Weight9.9 Pounds
Width7.5 Inches
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10. ELEGOO Mars UV Photocuring LCD 3D Printer with 3.5'' Smart Touch Color Screen Off-line Print 4.53in(L) x 2.56in(W) x 5.9in(H) Printing Size Black Version

    Features:
  • 【Fast Printing and less maintenance】Mars 2 comes with a 6.08 inch monochrome LCD of 2K HD resolution and only takes 2 seconds per layer exposure to cure resin, which could significantly enhance your printing efficiency. Mono LCD has a much longer lifespan and stable performance during long term printing, thus saves your cost.
  • 【Outstanding prints and ultra accuracy】Brand new light source structure provides more even UV light emission and working together with 2K mono LCD, the printing details and precision are greatly improved and the 3D printed models are fascinating.
  • 【Sturdy build quality】CNC machined aluminum body makes Mars 2 a very formidable machine. Newly-designed build plate has a much stronger adherence during printing and enables consistent printing success.
  • Multi language interface】Mars 2 now supports 12 kinds of languages so customers across the world could operate the 3D printer more conveniently without barriers. The newly added 10 languages are Japanese, Dutch, Korean, French, German, Russian, Italian, Spanish, Turkish and Portuguese.
  • 【Warranty and Service】We provide a 1-year warranty on the whole printer and 6-month warranty for the 2K LCD (FEP film is excluded). And we provide 24 hours customer service.
ELEGOO Mars UV Photocuring LCD 3D Printer with 3.5'' Smart Touch Color Screen Off-line Print 4.53in(L) x 2.56in(W) x 5.9in(H) Printing Size Black Version
Specs:
ColorMars 2
Height79.9999999184 Inches
Length149.999999847 Inches
Number of items1
SizeMars 2
Width128.99999986842 Inches
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15. Creality Ender 3 Pro 3D Printer with Magnetic Build Surface Plate and UL Certified Power Supply Metal DIY Printers 220x220x250MM …

    Features:
  • 【ENDER 3 V1 UPGRADED VERSION】Creality Ender 3 Pro 3D printer is an upgraded version of Ender-3, comes with the Meanwell power supply and new platform sticker, also redesigned the plastic extrusion. The Ender 3 Pro 3d printing machine boasts the same outstanding performance as the Ender-3 of Creality, upgraded components make Creality Ender 3 Pro 3D printer for beginners more stable, durable, and more comfortable to operate.
  • 【MEANWELL POWER SUPPLY】We adopt the MeanWell power supply, which is produced by the listed company with mature technology, and it meets all the needs of fast heating and long-time 3D printing. The printer is shielded by its power supply from voltage spikes and power outages. If electrical power is lost, prints can be resumed from the last layer, saving time and reducing waste.
  • 【REMOVE EASILY】Our all new magnetic bed surface for easy model removal is included stock on the Ender 3 Pro. Easily remove the magnetic print surface from the hotbed and remove models with no spatula or razor necessary.
  • 【SEMI-ASSEMBLED KIT】 This easy-to-setup kit comes partially assembled, allowing you to learn about the basic construction of 3D printers as you finish putting it together. A fun STEM educational experience in mechanical engineering and electronics.
  • 【OFFICIAL CREALITY 3D AMAZON STORE】 All of our products come with a 18 Months limited replacement part and lifetime technical support.We provide original part for after sale.more than 20 engineers provide professional customer service.Please kindly contact us(seller) via “ask a question” find us directly rather than " Creality Official Support Center ", cause our customer service will respond to you within 24 hours no matter what question.
  • 【MORE STABLE】Redesigned with a much more sturdy, 40x40 aluminum extrusion for the Y-axis base. This provides stability for the printing process, leading to better print quality.
  • 【SUPERIOR PRINTING SURFACE】A new state-of-the-art “C-MAG” magnetic sticker is designed for Ender 3 Pro, it is entirely removable, flexible, and can better adhere to the platform. Once the model is finished printing, remove the magnetic upper from the lower and bend or flex the print surface to watch the model effortlessly pop off the printing surface.
  • 【ENRICHED ACCESSORIES】It must be surprising that more useful accessories included in our package. Extra parts can save you time while you need them, also cost-effective.
  • 【 IDEAL GIFT FOR KIDS】This semi-assembled kit 3D printer for children is a perfect gift for kid, allow them to learn about the basic construction of 3D printers.
  • 【HIGH STANDARD STRUCTURE】As patent technology, the V-profile pulley moves more stable and smoothly with low noise and wear resistance.
Creality Ender 3 Pro 3D Printer with Magnetic Build Surface Plate and UL Certified Power Supply Metal DIY Printers 220x220x250MM …
Specs:
Height6 Inches
Length23 Inches
Number of items1
Weight15.211896078 Pounds
Width19 Inches
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u/xakh · 6 pointsr/3Dprinting

Alright, now this is more something I can work with. I was looking at the usual suspects we recommend, and I'll put up a list here with information about each of these, the differences they have to other ones, and any caveats about getting them, as well as the price. So, from cheapest to most expensive:

  • The Maker Select, by Monoprice. $349. Has every single feature you're after, and is pretty easy to use. It's a variation on the Prusa i3, which is basically the standard for reliable, quality machines that are both easy to repair, and forgiving of user error. It's definitely basic in terms of features, but it works, and if you want, you can print out and add more functions to it as you go along. Does not have auto leveling, though leveling it, from what I've heard, really isn't particularly difficult.
  • The Printrbot Play, by Printrbot. $400, currently out of stock on Amazon, but available direct from the manufacturer. Has a smaller build area than you're looking for, and the bed isn't heated, but it's a stable machine with autoleveling that's incredibly beginner friendly.
  • The Printrbot Simple Metal, by Printrbot. $600. This one ticks all your boxes, with one exception. 6x6x6" build area and auto leveling. however it ships without a heated bed. This can be added via a kit available directly from the manufacturer after the fact, for about a hundred dollars. I have a Simple Metal of my own, though with an unheated bed, and it certainly has seen a lot of use. It's a great machine, and the autoleveling is really something. Given that you only want to print basic models, PLA printing, which does not require a heated bed, would likely suit all of your needs without issue, but to gain that heated bed is a quick upgrade.
  • The Monoprice Dual Extrusion, by, you guessed it, Monoprice. $649. It's effectively a rebranded version of a Flashforge product if I recall correctly, and a lot of people enjoy it quite a bit. From what I can tell it does not have auto leveling, though, again, leveling a bed isn't that bad.
  • The Orion Delta, by SeeMeCNC. It's a good machine, though a departure from all but one printer on this list, in that it's what's known as a Delta printer. A Delta printer is a machine that uses three poles in a triangle (hence the name) to move the hot end around a circular bed, as opposed to the typical designs that use a rectangle as a default shape. They're definitely more finnicky to work with in some respects than the standard, but they're fast, they're strong, and they're big. The Orion is one of the smallest deltas, and it still has a 6" circular bed with a 9" build height, it's definitely more than capable of handling most tasks you'd want a printer for. Also available for it is the MatterControl tablet, which is a small Android tablet that allows you to automate many printing functions. Not self leveling, but given that this ships factory assembled, unlike my Rostock did, you should be able to calibrate that in no time.
  • The Lulzbot Mini, by Lulzbot. Currently $1250. An absolute monster of a machine in many respects, despite the "Mini" title, the Lulzbot's print volume is 6x6x6.2", which is within your criteria with a bit extra. The reason I include this over the Taz 5 is because the Taz 5, despite being a phenomenally great machine, doesn't have auto leveling, and is also almost twice the cost of the Mini right now. The Mini is a great machine, with a proven track record, and is freely modifiable to anyone that wants to take advantage of that feature. NOTE: Unlike every other printer on this list, the Mini takes 3mm filament, not 1.75mm. There's nothing wrong with this, and the argument over the benefits of 1.75 vs 3mm is one that is really not worth going into, but it's important to note, because if you choose this model, you need to keep that number in mind when buying filament.
  • The Rostock Max V2, by SeeMeCNC. $1000-1600. Fan-freaking-tastic printer. Fast, durable, and reliable, once you get the hang of it. This is my personal workhorse, and it's a wonderful thing to work with. Like the Orion, the Rostock is a Delta design, and it's by far the biggest one on this list. With an 11" circle base and a 14.5" max height, there's very little you'll run into that's going to be a problem in terms of size. It's probably overkill for your purposes, but it's damn cool, and I love mine. Also available from the factory with the MatterControl tablet, which, as I've mentioned before, is pretty neat. The reason for the massive difference in price is that this comes in two configurations, kit and assembled. Assembling the Rostock is, well, it's not exactly easy. Some soldering is involved, a lot of shoving particle board together, a lot of screw tightening, and a lot of wire threading. The end result is amazing, so if taking a week or two to build the thing is worth saving 600 bucks, and you have a few patient friends that owe you a favor, getting the kit is definitely a good option, just because you will know literally everything about the inside and outside of that printer by the time you're done.

    That about wraps it up for right now, I hope this was helpful.
u/EverydayEnthusiast · 3 pointsr/dndnext

The MTG Arena of the Planeswalkers board games, if you can get them cheap enough, are a fantastic value for a bunch of minis. I got 2 copies of all three games (really like 2.5 games because one is much smaller) for less than $50 at one point. Mostly humanoid minis, but some interesting models. And the planeswalkers come painted. They don't seem to be on sale on Amazon right now, but if you shop around, I imagine you'll be able to find these cheap somewhere.

Similarly, the D&D Adventure board games often go on sale and are pretty fantastic deal for the quantity, variety, and quality of minis you get. I think the Elemental Evil one is the best as it gives you the 4 elementals, an ettin, and a young black dragon (in addition to all the humanoid sized minis). If you can get it cheap somewhere, it's great! The Castle Ravenloft version is probably the second best, in my option.

Finally, if you're really wanting to dive deep, you could look at 3D printing. It's not the most economical route (unless you're planning on having a huge collection), but it's an entire hobby in itself that supports your other hobby! Great for custom minis, terrain pieces, and having the exact mons you need for next week's game. The Anycubic Photon is an absolute beast of a little resin printer that often goes on sale (I wouldn't be surprised if you can get it for sub $300 on Black Friday) that will give amazing detail with little effort/trouble, and the Ender 3 is a very cheap filament printer that seems to preform really reliably for the price (I do not own this machine, so I'm only speaking based on what I've seen others say). What's cool about the 3D printing route is that just about any monster you can think of as a free model available somewhere online, because the TTRPG 3d printing community is so active!

I hope that helps! Best of luck!

EDIT: changed the link for the Anycubic Photon. Looks like it's $260 on the AC website right now. This is a fantastic price for this machine. A newer alternative is the Elegoo Mars. Hearing fantastic things about it for about the same price.

u/Gumblob · 6 pointsr/3Dprinting

Hi people, longtime lurker first-time commenter!

(Incoming wall of text. Just trying to be thorough!)

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I'm looking to buy a new dual extrusion 3D printer; specifically one that can support soluble support materials such as HIPS or PVA. High layer resolutions are preferred (~<0.1mm) but are not absolutely necessary.

  • Budget: $1000 max; prefer staying within the $300-800 range. Amazon strongly preferred but printers sold directly from the manufacturer are okay as well.
  • Location: US
  • Pre-builts or kits are both fine. I work for my college's 3D printing lab so technical maintenance is not an issue. Although I would prefer not having to go through extensive modifications on the printer (i.e. printing new spool holders or installing a glass plate is fine, but replacing the motherboard and installing 10 new cooling fans is not).
  • The printer is for personal use. I currently own the MP Select Mini v2 and love the high detail it provides. However, a lot of parts I'm interested in printing/designing are unprintable w/o the aforementioned support material or resin-based machinery.
  • SLA/DLP/Polyjet 3D printing is not an option unfortunately. Spacing, high ventilation, and waste removal restrictions prevent me from jumping onto that fun wagon for now.
  • The printer must be Cura/Simplify3D/Slic3r compatible (basically no proprietary only software; gcode is the go to).

    I've currently looked into several newer printers but can't figure out which one is likely the most reliable:

  1. BIBO Dual Extruder and Laser Engraver - $829: I don't recognize this company and I'm still not sure why there's a laser engraver in the device but I won't complain (although this does raise some flags regarding safety). It seems to check all the boxes with dual extrusion, open-source slicers, 0.05mm layer res, etc., but it is a bit pricey and uses firmware I have yet to see on a 3D printer before (if anyone can elaborate on the firmware's reliability or whether it could be flashed w/ Marlin please do!).
  2. Flashforge Dreamer - $799: Fully enclosed and working right out of the box is nice, but I know Flashforge really likes to push their Flashprint software (although reviewers state it is Simplify3D compatible so let me know if other open-source slicers work!). Product description states it can only print from 0.1-0.2mm, however.
  3. Monoprice Dual Extruder (Fully Enclosed) - $799: I am partial to the Monoprice brand simply because all my experience with their devices were always excellent. This printer comes with some nice additions such as Auto-Resume features and print monitoring. However it pretty much requires separate spool holders (unless you buy small 200g spools from their website) and recommends its proprietary slicing software. Whether or not this device supports Cura is not confirmed in what few reviews exist for this machine.
  4. FlashForge Creator Pro - $670: Another Flashforge machine which has all the same quirks as the Dreamer albeit for a slightly older model at a cheaper price. Uses buttons instead of a touch screen which is just a minor gripe. May have wiring issues according to some negative reviewers which is a big safety concern if true. Supports Simplify3D according to the product description but has no mention of Cura which makes this an iffy buy for me.
  5. QIDI TECH X-Pro - $699: A company I haven't heard much about but I know they make budgety 3D printers (relatively speaking). High layer resolution like the BIBO and has Cura support (although it provides a modified version of it with a lot of options disabled according to reviewers). Firmware is also iffy and the printer may not have the highest build quality making this likely a no-go.

    These are pretty much all the printers I have found. Devices that merge two filaments into a single extruder are unpreferred as they are pretty iffy when printing with two different types of materials and need to create purge blocks really increases print time. Right now I'm learning towards the BIBO but would like to hear more about the device.

    If anyone has any other recommendations or additional experience with dual extruder 3D printers let me know!

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    (P.S. I accidentally turned this comment into a wall of text as there was only so much information I could find on reliable, (relatively) affordable dual extrusion 3D printing. Maybe some would be willing to collaborate to make a post covering more info so others don't have to look so far!)
u/RaunchySlappy · 2 pointsr/boardgames

Thanks for the great question! I'll answer the way my mother always answer my long emails...

  • Background? My background is in actually more on the visual creative side rather than the game design side! I graduated from the Massachusetts College of Art and Design with a degree in Illustration. My thesis project was to create and illustrate an entire game on my own ("Landfall" mentioned in a couple other places in this thread). Of course I ended up focusing on (and enjoying more) designing the gameplay and player experience aspects of the game.
  • Motivation? I really just want to design games and have people play them! If I'm lucky I'll break even on this project, haha. I've tried to keep everything as minimal and efficient as possible, to get the game to the people is my only real intent. It is incredibly satisfying when demoing the game to watch people truly enjoying something I've poured my blood, sweat, and tears into.
  • What resources did you seek/find? I am lucky enough to have a fantastic day job to afford to keep the lights on (and the 3D printer running), and have done lots, and lots, and lots, and loooots of research. The thing they don't tell you is that when you want to get your game published through KS, its like getting a third whole new job (in addition to my day job and my board game design job). It is so in depth you can practically major in crowdfunding. I read a ton of stuff from Jamey Stegmaier, have been reading this book andthis book, and have done lots and lots of trial and error.
  • Which resources were most helpful to you? Probably the 3D printer was one of my best investments as a tabletop game designer. It reaaaaally helps immerse the player (and myself) in the game I am creating if I can basically instantly create whatever components I want. (I purchased this affordable 3D printer and have had great success with it)
  • What approach worked for you personally, and how is it different from other boardgame designers? This is a really good question. Board game designing isn't typically something that becomes someone's full time job. Each person who has made the leap usually starts somewhere vastly different from game designing, and I believe that gives each designer a very unique perspective to their games and the way they go about creating them. For me, those things are mostly visually creative-related. At work I do illustration, graphic design, photography, videography, video editing etc etc. So making a decent looking prototype is something that I was able to do (mostly) on my own, and similarly making a nice game trailer and digital ads was relatively easy for me. While I had the visual components down, I differ from other designers who have different characteristics that they bring into play like business experience, industry contacts, an in depth understanding of Kickstarter (I am pretty familiar with KS, have backed a few things, but I am by no means a superbacker myself).
  • The biggest challenge you are proud to have overcome? Even though my campaign isn't at its goal just yet, I am proud at the amount of people I have been able to spark some interest and connection with through my game when starting basically from scratch. They say to have a successful campaign you need to have at least 10,000 emails when you launch, I had about 150 (I lucked out when my game trailer ended up blowing up on Reddit about a week before launch). It was very hot in that pigeon suit I wore for 4 days straight at PAX East promoting Crumbs, and it was exhausting taking a 5 day trip to NYC and demoing the game every day, but it was so worth it. This is my first game, and for someone starting with a near zero fanbase, I am proud my game has been able to touch this many people to begin with.
u/buncle · 1 pointr/3Dprinting

I'm looking to replace an old NewMatter mod-t (RIP) with something a little more... um... functional. My budget is ~$1k (but for the right printer, I could go a little higher). Here's my ideal:

  • Dual extruder
  • Medium size print bed (at least ~150x150x200mm, but bigger the better of course)
  • Fully enclosed (and reasonably nice to look at)
  • Good range of material support (so heated bed)
  • Support for CURA, S3D + OctoPrint (plus Octolapse ideally, so either built in camera, or good mounting point for a camera)
  • Wifi support nice, but not required (if not Wifi, USB is a must)


    So far, these are the printers I'm looking at. Feel free to critique selection/recommend others as appropriate:

  • Monoprice Dual Extruder
  • QIDI Large Size (But this fails on the dual extruder)
  • Flashforge Dreamer (Which I believe is more-or-less the same as the Monoprice above)
  • BIBO Dual Extruder (Which has bonus laser engraving module)


    I'd still consider myself a beginner at this, so this may not be the best list, but hopefully someone can help me narrow down a selection.
u/aikouka · 1 pointr/Vive

It's a hard choice, but I can say that when I was looking at potential units, I did consider the QIDI TECHNOLOGY 3DP-QDA16-01. This is still priced around entry level, so I wouldn't expect it to be a ton better; however, it does have some advantages. One nice thing is that it has a dual extruder setup. Initially, you might think "Why is printing in two colors a big deal?", but the advantage isn't colors but rather material. There's a specific type of filament that is water soluble, which works well for supports. This allows you to remove supports far easier than snipping them and filing down the nubs. It's not always a hard thing, but doing this for delicate parts can be a bit unnerving!

One thing to also consider when it comes to the world of 3D printing is how is the third-party support. That's where rebadges actually work out pretty well as these common designs usually mean more third-party components or even 3D printed parts available. For example, the Monoprice Maker Select V2 that I use is really just a Wanhao Duplicator i3. If I find parts for the Duplicator i3, they're likely going to work with the Select V2 as well. That QIDI unit earlier is the same as the FlashForge 3D Printer Creator Pro, and both of them are actually just rebadges of the Wanhao Duplicator 4! (Wanhao makes quite a lot of 3D printing products.)

One negative thing about that unit is that it's cantilevered. It isn't necessarily a problem, but it does mean that the weight of the carriage plate and hot plate are being carried only on a single side. Being cantilevered is normally only an issue when you start going up in build size, but it's worth noting.

I'd say the most important thing is to make sure the unit does everything that you need. It's not the worst thing if you go with a smaller, cheaper unit just to get your feet wet, and maybe work up to a larger, more capable unit.

u/mozershmozer · 2 pointsr/NoStupidQuestions

3d printing is a pretty niche process, but it has some incredibly cool applications. I use mine for printing custom parts for DIY projects, special items for Cosplay, and little minifigurines for tabletop games. They'll probably never replace injection molding, but for small scale projects they're fantastic.

As for the quality of the printers, it depends a lot on what you're talking about. Something like an Ender 3 is a great machine, both inexpensive and decent quality, but still essentially a hobbyist tool. More expensive brands like Makerbot do lots of little proprietary things to their machines to make them more capable of high quality prints, though in my experience you can usually get pretty close to professional using hobbyist machines as well.

Some printers are also just produced with higher quality parts, which makes them print better and operate more reliably, but still essentially are the same basic design as the cheaper versions. Compare the Ender I posted earlier to something like this which has a plastic frame. The plastic can warp and bend, leading to issues printing, wheras the ender has a metal frame which is more rigid. That simple change makes a huge difference in print quality, and other things like that can be done, from changing the extrusion method to using higher quality electronics, all of which changes the price and quality, but ultimately not how the printer actually "works".

u/NutkinChan · 1 pointr/3Dprinting

Friend, you may have just sold me on a prusa. At $749, it is pretty close the $1400 qidi max printer, at almost half the price. I always thought I rigid frame was better. I just remembered back in march you and I exchanged a number of messages back when I was just getting started with the Qidi. I appreciate you taking the time! I really ideally would like something that is a one square foot of print area, as an upgrade from the 6x6 inch bed I currently have. The gcreate printers look pretty sweet, but yes expensive. Great time on the oil maintenance for Qidi, I will do this as well. The chinese prusa immitator I've been looking at on Amazon is about $379, and has decent reviews, the best part is the bed is 12x12x12, so the build volume is pretty massive here . Does the Prusa printer include its own slicer? The material upgrade looks awesome, so many possibilities!

u/baller43 · 3 pointsr/3Dprinting

Hi, Im new to owning a 3D printer but have done several different prints at my college.

  • I am currently studying computer engineering and am planning on printing stuff with micro-controllers, robotics, small electronic components, and maybe some RC projects. Anything related to that sort of stuff.
  • My budget is up to anything around $1000 ish. If i can save money tho then that would be a great perk.
  • I live in the USA
  • Im totally down to do a bit of assembling, especially if it involves saving a little $$$

    I have been doing a lot of researching my self on 3d printing technologies. One of the things Ive noted is dual extrusion vs single extrusion. Also Ive heard a glass bed is very important?

    Ive read that dual extrusion can be good for certain applications like printing a structure with two materials, one which is dissolvable . Ive also read that dual extruders can have a tendency to cause a print to fail as the material can cool down in the extruder not being used. This then can cause issues when that printer extruder is used again within the same print as the material on the end does not heat up again properly?

    Ive looked at several good bang for the buck printers(on paper)

  • Prusa i3 MK3(with multi material upgrade????) - Why is this printer mentioned...everywhere???? whats so good about it vs other printers?
  • Flash forge 3D printer creater pro
  • QIDI technology Xpro
  • BIBO 3D??

    Please give me as much info as possible. I really don't have any experience with using different printers at all, and am really open to some good internet education. So please comment away :)
u/Renigami · 1 pointr/GetMotivated

To put things in perspective on the money saved.

  • That value in the image is ~$300 shy of what I actually spent on Steam's PC games. at 172 games with 1TB of total download content.

  • That value in the image is my Ivy Bridge Core i7 Gaming PC, with 32GB of RAM and two AMD 7970s (at the time of purchase about three years ago).

  • That value in the image is halfway there to buying this nice bike. A Honda Shadow that I feel is a great cruiser for the price (no that link isn't my own to pander, it is something I found as an example).

  • That value in the image is about what some 3D printers go for in cost at the base price. An example here

  • That value in the image is what many televisions go for in quality and capability, with extra for one's own gaming PC to hook up with keyboard and trackball periphery or gaming console to boot.

  • That value in the image is possibly a price of a cruise trip.

  • That value in the image is what the second highest end Surface Pro 3 configuration goes for and have change left over for accessories.

  • Not a fan of the Surface? The new 2015 Macbook runs of the cost of a laptop plus accessories with the money otherwise used for smoking. Fan of laptop gaming? That right there is the price of a good gaming laptop too.

  • That value in the image is what I spent on for the basics of my workshop (table saw, router, miter saw, sander, first drill press, cordless drill, and accompanying bits and blades).

  • That value in the image (depending on your motivation and intake of instruction) can be attributed to a good chunk of a private pilot's license.

    That app needs a personal settable achievement in terms of what one intends to do with the money saved.
u/ZombieGrot · 2 pointsr/3Dprinting

The Flashforge Creator Pro and similar machines (they're all clones of the Replicator One dual) may do the trick. Nowadays they come with sides, front doors, and top covers so they're relatively cat safe. The Blessed Cat here recognizes the "filament loading" sound and desperately wants to catch that mysterious noodle thingie but so far she's had no luck.

They don't have so-called autoleveling, which is fine by me. The build platforms are stable enough that once you get the trick of leveling (AKA tramming) the bed to be flat with respect to the plane of the nozzle travel then it's usually good for a long time without needed to be tweaked.

They print PETG just fine, insofar as PETG ever prints "fine." It can be fussy but it's awesome when dialed in right. The bracket on the right, to replace the original swing arm lamp bracket, is done in PETG and is holding up great.

u/SheepeyDarkness · 1 pointr/3Dprinting

Budget: $300 Max ( $220 - $250 Preferred )
Country: USA
I would be willing to build it from a kit - It's no problem. I don't have much experience with electronic maintenance, but I'm good w/ making stuff and my dad has experience.
I plan to print things out for fun, maybe mini figures. I would like to print things out that are larger though.
No circumstances. I just prefer fast-ish shipping if possible. Also must be a cyber-monday sale. I found some deals that fit my budget and look nice and I don't know whether or not they're good or worth. I'll link them in the post. If you could find a better one or give me opinions as to which one is the best to buy that'd be appreciated.

https://www.gearbest.com/3d-printers-3d-printer-kits/pp_1841229.html?wid=1433363&lkid=17765773
https://www.gearbest.com/3d-printers-3d-printer-kits/pp_725101.html?wid=1433363&lkid=17749496
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/ANYCUBIC-Formax-3D-Printer-Large-Plus-Size-FDM-Impresora-4max-Diy-Kit-Modular-Design-Nozzle-3D/32852262715.html?spm=a2g01.12110341.layer-3te59f.543.3924dfaczlvX5Z&gps-id=5780592&scm=1007.19881.118560.0&scm_id=1007.19881.118560.0&scm-url=1007.19881.118560.0&pvid=e1ff7053-f1ef-45eb-b234-73ffb4b482a8
https://www.gearbest.com/3d-printers-3d-printer-kits/pp_009713679625.html?wid=1433363&lkid=17749753
https://www.amazon.com/Monoprice-Printer-Filament-Preloaded-Printable/dp/B018GZBC3Y/?tag=all3dp0c-20


u/TeeJS · 2 pointsr/CR10

OK - the 1st one lists itself as a CR-10 S5, which has a 500x600x500 build area. What is listed is the base CR-10 with a 300x300x400 build area. It's also NOT the "S" version which has lots of upgrades: mainly a filament sensor, a second motor for the z axis and has a Atmega 2560 instead of Atmega 1280 for the controller board.

The 2nd one lists itself as a base CR-10 and by all appearances seems to be one.

Seeing how a CR-10 sells for $499 on Amazon, this seems to be a good deal. You'd have to look at the eBay vendor's feedback to see if they are delivering what they advertise. It seems like the $400 price isn't out of the range of what they cost coming straight from China, but is on the low end so be careful.

Honestly, I'd strongly recommend getting the CR-10S as they upgrades, especially the board, are well worth it. They sell on Amazon for $599 https://www.amazon.com/HICTOP-Printer-Filament-Monitor-300x300x400mm/dp/B074QLQSQV and the Hictop is a solid build as far as CR10S go. You cold probably find a better deal on one from overseas.

If that price is too steep for you, and you are OK with a smaller bed size the Monoprice Select Mini is another good starter printer. For $220 you get a heck of a lot of printer: https://www.amazon.com/Monoprice-Select-Printer-Heated-Filament/dp/B01FL49VZE

u/MysteriousMere · 1 pointr/3Dprinting

I've had an Anet A6 (similar) for just over 2 years now, and (after a lot of tuning) I've been able to use it for applications that require a fair bit of dimensional accuracy. I have a RAMPS 1.4 setup with Skynet, a mosfet for the bed, and that's about it. As long as you take care of it, you should be able to get some pretty darn good prints out of it. I unfortunately don't have a picture of it, but a while ago I was able to make a nice looking desk ornament that looks sort of like this with no weird artifacts popping up or even support. So, you could feasibly use your A8 for making tabletop figurines.

However, I actually prefer printers that use extruded aluminum frames like the Tarantula, Ender 3, and HE3D IE3, since its really easy to print attachments for mods that fit nicely into the t-slots of the aluminum bars. You can even get an Ender 3 on Amazon for $230. I've never owned or used one before, but I've heard from many that they work pretty well even out of the box.

u/veive · 2 pointsr/3Dprinting

Honestly it depends on your free time, level of technical competency and how much of that free time you want to spend working on a 3D printer rather than printing with it.

A kit like a FolgierTech kossel will get you much larger print volume for the money. The down side is that getting a kit running can almost be a hobby in and of itself.

If you are comfortable soldering wires and PCB components, flashing firmware to an arduino and know enough C and/or C++ to make the occasional firmware tweak yourself a kit can be a great way to go.

The down side is that it can take hours to assemble and troubleshoot.

An off the shelf printer will have a much lower price to print area ratio, but will often come ready (or nearly ready) to print.

Also, another thing to consider is support- often with a kit you're pretty much on your own unless a part arrives missing or broken. Sometimes there is a forum or the manufacturer has an e-mail address you can contact but that's about it. Most prebuilt manufacturers actually do offer some kind of warranty where they can and will repair your printer if something goes wrong.

Something like the MP Select would let you print 8" square and 7" tall parts for pretty cheap which is honestly why it's so popular. Whether or not it's big enough for you and you're OK potentially printing pieces for cosplay costumes that have to fit together like a jigsaw is up to you.

u/TashalovesSharks · 6 pointsr/TwoXChromosomes

haha! I actually bought it on amazon!
http://www.amazon.com/FlashForge-Structure-Optimized-Platform-Extruder/dp/B00I8NM6JO

It was definitely an expensive investment, but worth it. It makes prototyping things extremely efficient.

They can get pretty expensive, think Makerbots and stuff. But there are less expensive ones that do a great job too. /r/3Dprinting has a lot of great advice. There are some helpful forums elsewhere too.


This makes way more sense now... I couldn't believe you had seen that shark for $1,500.

u/Montagh451 · 4 pointsr/DMAcademy

I’ve been printing with an Ender 3 (Comgrow Creality Ender 3 3D Printer Aluminum DIY with Resume Print 220x220x250mm https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07BR3F9N6 ) for the better part of the year and it’s been mostly great!

The base price there is pretty cheap comparatively, and 1kg of filament (printing material) is about $20. That will last you quite a long time and print dozens and dozens of miniatures.

The largest downsides are probably the learning curve. It definitely takes some time to learn settings. But there are lots of resources out there.

The other thing is that Ender 3 is FDM which essentially means the resolution isn’t quite as high. This is just fine for printing terrain but you get a “layering effect” making it difficult to get high quality detail on some minis. That being said I’ve had great success printing minis for npcs and monsters.

The other option is resin printing which generally produces higher resolution and detail but can be messier and resin is pretty toxic so requires more safety precautions.

Ultimately I’ve been happy with my 3D printer and it’s really enhanced my gaming experience

u/xyster220 · 1 pointr/OpenForge

Having printed a LOT of these tiles, I would caution against relying on a public library as a resource.

These things take a LONG time to print enough to make an entire dungeon. It's unreasonable to assume that the librarian would be willing to allow you to continuously print that many. (I will easily print almost 24/7 for weeks at a time to complete a set)

That being said, they are very cool tiles... and it's unbelievable that they are offered for free, Devon Jones is the man, for sure!

I would greatly advise looking into purchasing your own printer... my pick for this would be an Ender 3. Check out some videos on YouTube, and join the Facebook user group to get a good idea of how to get started. The printers aren't that much, about $230 USD on Amazon right now... and it will be worth it in the long haul to invest.

As far as your attachment method, the bases can be magnetic... but the magnets do end up costing a lot if you use them in all the tiles... I quit doing this after a few sets.

The OpenLock design is based on an attachment type by printablescenery.com, and most of the files you find on Thingiverse.com will be based on this. It's pretty cheap, as you only use filament to print them, and they hold well.

The "grip liner" as you put it is a decent idea, but I don't think it would hold up to practical use, some of the tiles have seperate floor and wall tiles, which need to be glued together with the base to form the finished project. Also, they would like be a bit "janky".

Hopefully this advice helps. It is a fun world to get into, and though there is a lot to learn it can be rewarding.

u/IlMysterioso · 3 pointsr/AnycubicPhoton

Yes, still have it - I've run about 1.5L of resin through it, just bought another couple of litres and am starting to think about changing the original FEP sheet out.

My only real complaint is with levelling. It's a bit of a hassle, not because it's hard, per se, it's just that you need to be really precise (you're doing ultra thin layers, after all) and it's easy to get a liiiitle out of whack. Then again, it's pretty much a one-time thing, so it's a marginal complaint in the grand scheme of things. I found it helps to run a piece of paper in each corner to check that they feel pretty much the same; it's easy for one corner to be a little loose. Once I figured that out, I spent maybe 15 - 20 minutes levelling (hold plate down, tighten, check... nope, still not even; loosen, repeat) and haven't touched it since.

As for the S... I think the improved LED is probably the biggest upgrade, since it should reduce cure times and will hopefully produce slightly better prints across the whole platform. That said, I don't know that I'd spend the money to upgrade from my original unit - I've never had any issues with Z wobble and would rather see linear rails if to improve the kinematics anyway. I'd actually be tempted to keep an eye out for sales on the base Photon - Amazon has done a few flash sales lately (LOL, they're actually doing one now!) for $370 or so, and at that price, I don't think the S is worth the premium.

https://www.amazon.com/ANYCUBIC-Assembled-Innovation-Off-line-Printing/dp/B078N2TSYS

u/BoundlessPhoenix1 · 1 pointr/3Dprinting

I did some quick looking around for your price range, but the 2 companies I looked at were outside your price range. I’ll tell you about them

https://shop.prusa3d.com/en/printer-upgrades/183-original-prusa-i3-mk25smk3s-multi-material-2s-upgrade-kit-mmu2s.html#

This one is below your budget. I have not used this printer myself, but I have heard Prusa makes good printers.


This second one that I am suggesting is higher than your price range, however it has some perks

https://www.amazon.com/BIBO-Extruder-Engraving-Printing-removable/dp/B01LNADH8M

This printer I personally use and I LOVE IT! the quality is amazing and it prints in two colors. It comes with a dual extruder to print 2 colors vs the cheaper printers 1 extruder. The customer service is from China so there may be delay if you get any issues. But if they are working there, they get back to you in around 2-3 minutes! I am currently running into a issue with it, but the staff is currently helping me!

If you are wanting to save money, I would go with the first link, but if you want to go a bit on the expensive side go with the second link.

I would also like to add that it takes filament (basically ink for a 3d printer). I have used many brands myself and prefer the hatch box filament shown here:

https://www.amazon.com/s?k=hatchbox+pla&crid=1KZTLA5DWOJQP&sprefix=hatchbox&ref=nb_sb_ss_i_1_8

There are many kinds and colors, but go with any color you prefer but... ONLY PLA!!! The Abs is stronger but it rarely ever works.

Thanks for asking

u/Cpt_Bringdown · 1 pointr/3Dprinting

Thanks for the advice guys. I still haven't decided if I will go for it, but I thought it might be worth summarizing a bit of research I did in case others come across this post.

Here is a useful table (that I hope is accurate) to give you a list of chemical resistances by plastic type.

After consulting a few more chemical resistance charts through many a google search, I found that PVDF would do the job, but it seems like it may be tough to keep consistent temperature for a good print, and I would need a heated build plate. I found a relatively inexpensive (~$340) printer from Monoprice that should be able to print at the temperature I need and though seems to be pushing it, the build plate seems like it can get hot enough to print PVDF.

I've found from sellers like this one and this one that print temperature should be around 210C with a bed temperature around 120C (both costing ~$200).

I haven't decided if I will go ahead and buy it to try out. It might be nice to have the 3D printer for other things even if this doesn't work. I will look into how easily I could just fashion the basket from a block as suggested as well.

u/Sausage54 · 3 pointsr/3Dprinting

The Ender-3 and Ender-3 Pro are good budget first printers. I would advise to buy the Pro over the standard Ender 3 since it has a Mean Well UL Certified power supply, rather a generic one. If you can afford it.

Recommend to buy it from Amazon for good customer service or Banggood and Aliexpress if you want the best price.

Ender-3: https://www.amazon.com.au/Comgrow-Creality-Ender-Aluminum-220x220x250mm/dp/B07BR3F9N6/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=ender+3&qid=1573525773&sr=8-1

Ender-3 Pro: https://www.amazon.com.au/Comgrow-Creality-Printer-Upgrade-Certified/dp/B07GYRQVYV/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=ender+3+pro&qid=1573525812&sr=8-3

There are other printers in that price range such as the Anycubic i3 Mega, Anet A8 and the Monoprice Select Mini, the Ender 3 is the most popular and easily available in Australia.

> Also wanting to know other than a printer what would I need to start 3d printing. i.e. what sort of computer programs and other periferals

You will need to install a slicer on your computer, which will convert 3D models into instructions for your 3D printer. If you don't want to have your printer plugged into your computer while it is printing, your computer will need to have an sd card slot, if not purchase an adapter.

Highly recommend reading through the Getting Started guide for this subreddit.

Also here is a guide on how to build the Ender 3: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=me8Qrwh907Q

And the Ender 3 Pro: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ibsOYzXduYc

Hope that helps

u/Fissional · 4 pointsr/3Dprinting

Looking at the price of some of the printers recommended here you aren't far off the price of the Monoprice Maker Select V2 right now. It is on sale for $280 from Monoprice (Use code MAKER15 at checkout for the discount) or Amazon right now. Free shipping from Monoprice. (not sure what country you are in so maybe that will make a difference for you on shipping)

If you can stretch your budget about $40-50 you will get a highly recommended printer (here and other sites) that is very easy to setup, has a large community/support for tweaking/upgrading later, and takes 15-20 minutes to setup out of the box (its pre-assembled, literally 6 screws to build it). Also it prints fantastic out of the box, and with a few minor upgrades it rivals printers far above its price range.

I recently got a MP Select v1 with an upgraded hot end and PEI laid on the bed for 230 shipped on eBay. It has been working great, so far. I honestly wouldn't recommend buying a used printer for your first one though (exactly what I did) as it is a gamble and mine field right now with used printers, (I got lucky thankfully and was covered by eBay if anything was wrong).

Also, depending on your requirements of build volume, I would highly recommend looking at the MP Select Mini Amazon. It has a 4x4x4" build area, comes completely pre-assembled and leveled (most of the time leveled) out of the box. Literally unpack, and print. It is highly recommended here and other places for an entry level/low budget printer. Very high quality prints from it, the only downside is the smaller build area, but that depends on each person/use case. It is portable, so trade offs I suppose.

TL;DR: The Maker Select V2 is on sale right now for about $40 more than the prices of most printers linked here, and it is an outstanding printer out of the box, and highly recommended. If you can stretch your budget a little, I would buy that. If you need to save and don't need a large build volume I recommend the MP Select Mini. Don't get caught up on one specific sale/website, keep an eye on other options as there are sales other places.

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Source: Have been in the same too expensive boat for 3 years. Finally purchased a MP Select for my first printer last week and out of the box got fantastic prints with 0 knowledge/experience.

u/lenenenenen · 2 pointsr/Ask3D

Don't purchase a Delta for your first printer - they're far more hassle than worth. For 900USD, I'd recommend the Flashforge Creator Pro. A replicator 2 clone that's built great, pretty much plug and play, comes with filament. Has to be set up with something like Sli3r or Cura but it's not very difficult and there is a great tutorial here.

i've used it before (with PLA) and the enclosure / heated build plate do great things for the quality of the print, fairly good build volume and top rated on 3dprinthubs.

u/BrotherCorvus · 2 pointsr/3Dprinting

First off, check out the Wiki:
https://www.reddit.com/r/3Dprinting/wiki/index
https://www.reddit.com/r/3Dprinting/wiki/gettingstarted#wiki_what_printer_to_get
https://www.reddit.com/r/3Dprinting/comments/ckjcu6/purchase_advice_megathread_what_to_buy_who_to_buy/

The only one I have personal experience with is a Wanhao Duplicator i3. It's fine for what I paid for it three years ago, but there are better options available today.

I'm posting links from Amazon below because I'm lazy. You can probably shave off $20 or more if you do some bargain hunting. Beware of shady dealers though -- some will give you opened/used stuff, so check the reviews.

The consensus here for the best quality bottom-dollar printer seems to be the Ender 3 at around $230:
https://www.amazon.com/Comgrow-Creality-Ender-Aluminum-220x220x250mm/dp/B07BR3F9N6

The Monoprice Mini is supposed to be good too, but I would find the limited build volume annoying.

The cheapest one I would personally consider buying today is the Ender 5 at around $350. I like printers that are designed so the print bed doesn't have to shuttle the whole print back and forth with every movement in the y direction -- in general, you can get high quality prints at faster print speeds if the print bed is only moving slowly in the z direction and the hotend does all the jerky x and y movement.
https://www.amazon.com/Comgrow-Creality-Printer-Printing-Function/dp/B07KQ2MTGM

If I was going to spend a little more for some nice bonus features, I'd probably go with a Monoprice Ultimate 2 at $550:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07V9YBVY9/ref=sspa_dk_detail_3?psc=1&pd_rd_i=B07V9YBVY9

If my budget was higher ($800-$1200), and I had a ton of free time, I'd build a Voron from parts:
http://vorondesign.com/
https://www.reddit.com/r/voroncorexy/comments/86vs8b/why_is_voron_superior_comparing_to_others_3d/

u/Slippery_Fat_Man · 1 pointr/3Dprinting

Pretty new to 3d printing but really interested. I basically just want to print stuff that people post and probably dabble in designing my own stuff. I am a technical guy, but I know that the designing of the models is pretty tough. I have sifted through the comments and saw two printers that stood out to me within the range I was thinking of. The CR-10 and the Prusa i3. I don't know which version is good for the CR-10 and I'm looking in the $400 range, but could go up to $800 if you guys think my value would be best there. Here are other printers I was looking at and not sure how everyone feels about those. If anyone can give me some feedback about them it'll help immensely in my decision.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00I8NM6JO/_encoding=UTF8?coliid=I3MX1XJ2F9XGZ7&colid=30UBVRH3KC9LH

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07421SR9J/_encoding=UTF8?coliid=I3SEAHNKKLM0QY&colid=30UBVRH3KC9LH

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B016R9E7J2/_encoding=UTF8?coliid=I205Z5A0OGO6ZD&colid=30UBVRH3KC9LH

u/CageAndBale · 1 pointr/3Dprinting

Hey all, Im looking to get back into 3d printing. I used to own the Davinci 2.0, great device but it needed a lot of patience. I had to give it up, loved the size and quality of prints werent bad. The bed was always off an axis and its really a full time hobby.

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To the point, Im looking to spend the least possible but my max is around 500. I dont mind building. NYC. Mostly use for parts of my dioramas 12th scale to 64 scale and some figures like boats, cars, hats, guns, maybe even cosplay peices like guns haha.

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What type of filament should i use? Id probably prefer resin but I dont mind if someone else recommends something greater. Ive been eyeing thephoton, especially at 358 right now.

u/bogglingsnog · 9 pointsr/HalfLife

Although yeah 3d printing isn't the cheapest hobby, it doesn't have to be too pricey either. Unless you were aware of it already, I wanted to let you know you can get a decent printer these days and a set of tools and filament, at least enough to get started comfortably, for under $400 total. And if you are fortunate enough to have more cash than that, you can find your bang-for-buck scales pretty linearly above and beyond, there are many great printers out there for people of all income levels.

Back when I was in college, I paid ~$350 for just the printer kit I had to assemble, being able to buy a (mostly) assembled printer for just two-thirds the price that has over 8x the build volume and a heated bed is awesome.

It is a hobby that is accessible to almost anyone who can scrap together a one-time cash investment and has some spare desk space at home. It's very cheap to design and print small models, a single spool lasts quite awhile as long as you don't do anything too crazy. Although it's fair to say while it can be cheap to operate in dollars, it can be quite time expensive!

Not to mention if you're clever it can save you money in the long run if you use it to repair your stuff, although I wouldn't expect it to pay for itself right away unless you break things a lot :)

u/elucidatum · 4 pointsr/3Dprinting

I highly advise going with the MAX v3 at that price-point. That Hatchbox delta others are recommending is quite a step down in quality and features for the price. Considering it's just a relabeled Chinese Kossel kit, the value just isn't there.

The MAX v3 is a much higher quality printer with more features and better construction, but, you have to build it yourself. IF you can swing the build, you're going to be a lot more happy with the v3 over the Alpha.

However, if you absolutely need/want an assembled printer at that price, look into the Flashforge Creator Pro. It's a solid printer that will give you great quality and provides dual extrusion capability, although dual extrusion can be difficult to get right with that design. Many people have fantastic success with it though.

I'd highly suggest just going with the MAX v3 kit though. The hardest part is soldering some large gauge wires to a flat contact on the heated bed, which you can find video instructions for in the SeeMeCNC assembly guide. If you just don't think you can solder anything, look into that Creator Pro.

u/motioneffector · 1 pointr/3Dprinting

Ah, yes... that is quite the dealbreaker. I'm hoping to be up, running and familiar with the use of my printer within 2-3 months of now.

So within these limitations, where would you go:

  • Not a Prusa / ships within 2 weeks (If I can get it on Amazon, even better)
  • $1000 budget
  • Suitable for gears
  • Dual extruder possible
  • Has a first-party or OEM enclosure

    I'm finding that I definitely want one with an enclosure as well, which I'm not seeing for PrintrBot or Prusa options, beyond what seem to be ugly/bulky hird party or DIY options... ideally I'd like one integrated into the printer.

    Thanks so much again for all this help.


    edit: your thoughts on this? https://www.amazon.com/Flashforge-Dreamer-Printer-Extruder-Enclosed/dp/B00JRBQJ6W/ it's a bit above-budget, but it's such a pretty, complete package which appears to check all the boxes, that I might be willing to extend the budget a touch for it...

    edit2: i got impatient and liked what i saw, so i bought the Dreamer - here's hoping it was a good pick!
u/rcracer11m · 1 pointr/3Dprinting

Around $540. You can get it on amazon for $540 but you can also get them on ebay or aliexpress. Anycubic usually has one up for auction every week on ebay and I've seen them sell for $450-$480.

I like the fact that the photon doesn't need to be tethered like the D7 does (unless you spend extra on the control box) though there are a few other advantages like the clear panels to see inside, linear rails rather than rods. The main advantage of the D7 I have seen is the ability to control it using a raspberry pi and, it's more easily modified, and has a taller build volume.

u/[deleted] · 2 pointsr/3Dprinting

I personally love the Ender 3 by Creality, it has a little of assembly but its way worth it, I would watch a few videos on youtube about it. You will also have to level the bed, this is my favorite way to do that, Chep Ender 3 Bed Level. some great filament is this.

Good luck!

u/ILikeLenexa · 9 pointsr/linux4noobs

What is big?

What are you planning on printing in? PLA like normal people or ABS which needs a heated bed and to be much better ventilated?

Anycubic i3 Mega is 8.3 x 8.3 x 8.1 inches

If you're literally just looking for the cheapest way into 3D printing Microcenter has PowerSpec Duplicator i3 Mini for $150.

Its build area is 5.9" x 5.9" x 4.5" and it uses 1.75mm PLA

You'll probably be printing a lot more things smaller if you're experimenting around since double the length, width, and height cubes the volume (though there's a lot more filament in the shell than infill).

Also, Cura or any other slicer that works on Linux is going to take .stl files and output gcode files to an SD Card and you can then print from the SD card in the printer without the computer attached.

Anycubic boasts 10 microns, but the layer height 100-400 is going to be your main source of "quality" in my opinion and it can match that. What you're giving up is mostly the ability to print ABS, potentially the ability to print Glow-in-the-dark PLA (you need a hardened steel rather than brass tip for this), and heated bed.

Obviously, the Creality C10 and Tevo Tornado and if it's me, and I have $350 in my hand, I'm going to grab a Tevo Tornado.

And of course: Monoprice's Budget Model is small, but gives you the heated bed and hot-end temperatures to do ABS, etc. if you wanted to.

I'm pretty sure that they can all just print GCODE from your SD Cards.

I'd be remiss if I didn't plug Octo-print

u/cowmanjones · 3 pointsr/Gloomhaven

Paying someone to do the full set will definitely run you more than the cost of this printer. It's the printer I have. It's a bit finnicky, but the price is right, and it prints well enough for me! I'd also highly recommend getting a glass bed for it. It's stupid easy to install the glass bed (you just lower the normal bed and clip the glass to it with binder clips), and it makes the prints come loose soooo much easier. You can also have a hardware store cut the glass for you and it will be a bit cheaper than that Amazon link.

I will say, though: I only recommend buying a 3D printer if you're willing to devote some time to it. It's not like an InkJet where you plug it in and it just works. It takes calibration, and learning which settings work best. You'll have to do some research to get the best quality for your prints.

u/tjkopena · 2 pointsr/XWingTMG

Thanks!

I have a Lulzbot Mini, which runs $1250 US. Basically toward the lower end of the middle of the range for home printers. I would definitely recommend it, and any of the similar Lulzbot Taz printers. The big thing for me is that it was super straightforward to get going, and has been very reliable. I just plugged it in and literally right away was able to print cool terrain pieces for 40k. I've also been beating on it printing a ton of stuff this summer---at two different points it was running for 2 weeks almost continuously printing campaign pieces for events (LibertyHammer and NOVA)---and it hasn't needed any meaningful maintenance. It's also comparatively quick to print.

You could get a printer for much cheaper though. The M3D Micro, for example, can often be had for $200--$300 US (they run sales often, either marking down price directly or including filament, etc; list price is $500 US). I don't have personal experience with it, but the listed resolution is the same as the Mini. Big tradeoffs from the specs are that it prints slower, can't print as big of a piece, and from the factory is set up to use a less common style of filament spool that's a bit more expensive (though I assume you can rig it to use standard spools). But this is probably the one I would look at first for a very cost conscious purchase that's still useful for miniatures.

There's a couple sites around that conduct periodic reviews. I've found the Tom's Hardware Guide review very informative. They also currently recommend both the M3D and Lulzbot Mini as top purchases in their category.

There's a lot of variance in the cost of materials. Price varies by filament, who you buy it from, brand, etc.. The material I've been using is currently $25 US on Amazon for a kilogram spool. That's enough to print a lot of miniatures. On my current spool I've printed 6 tanks, 3 flyers, ~12 objective markers, and 18 shipping containers for 40k, a pile of terrain bits, and 5 Senator's Shuttles as well as a pile of these cargo pods for X-Wing, plus a bunch of testing parts, and the spool's not quite done yet.

Hope that's helpful!

u/kscannon · 3 pointsr/3Dprinting

Prices are without promotions. Monoprice are often on sale.

$200 Monoprice mini. Small 120mm^3, fast to out grow. Good secondary printer. Would be good if you plan to get a nicer, bigger one in the future.
https://www.amazon.com/Monoprice-Select-Printer-Heated-Filament/dp/B01FL49VZE/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1479528271&sr=8-1&keywords=monoprice+mini

$320-400 Monoprice Maker Select/Wanhao I3. Same machine, monoprice is a rebrand and has a cheaper base price. Larger then the mini at 200mm by 200mm by 180mm. Good machine to start out with. Does have some cheap parts but is easy to work on and there is a large community to help out.
https://www.amazon.com/Monoprice-13860-Maker-Select-Printer/dp/B018GZBC3Y/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1479528290&sr=8-2&keywords=monoprice+mini

$700-800 Prusa I3 MK2. Available in kit form or pre built. High quality machine with parts to match. Same size as the Maker Select. Prusa offers addition upgrades to keep the machine relivenent like the multi-material upgrade that changes the machine from having 1 extruder to 4. If you are able to, this may be the best machine to start with.
http://shop.prusa3d.com/en/3d-printers/59-original-prusa-i3-mk2-kit.html


Edit: added links

u/MinhoSucks · 4 pointsr/3Dprinting

Maker Select V2 is a good beginner printer under 350 with minimal setup, and the important parts are metal. Stick away from anything with an acrylic frame.

An alternative and cheaper unit would be the Maker Select Mini which has a smaller print bed but is around a hundred dollars less.

Both of these choices are pretty good and if you choose between the 2 I would opt for the Maker Select V2 because of the larger print bed.

Common filaments like PLA, PETG, and ABS are anywhere from 15-40$ depending on the quality you buy and more exotic filaments can be $50+ dollars. Maintenance cost for the most part is pretty minimal unless you break something like the hotend.

3d models are loaded into something called a slicer which converts the model into layers so if you can get it into the slicer and it slices you can use any model.

u/patchgrabber · 3 pointsr/halifax

You can get one yourself for a couple hundred bucks if you're interested. Mono select mini is a good cheap one. Free slicing programs too like cura and big libraries of free files on places like thingiverse and all you need is a few YouTube videos to figure out how to print. It's a lot of fun and quite useful too.

u/Kappus · 2 pointsr/DungeonsAndDragons

Not OP, but something like this can be done by even a beginners 3d printer using PLA filament (the most common type of filament). A single D&D miniature costs anywhere from $0.05 to $0.15 on average in my experience. The tiles would be around the same, just depends on how much infill you use on them to make them more solid.

EDIT: Check out http://fatdragongames.proboards.com/thread/3340/started-3d-printing . These guys are great, though I recommend a http://www.prusa3d.com/ as the best printer. They estimate an average wall section costs $0.45, so a bit more than I'd originally guessed.

u/norapeformethankyou · 1 pointr/EliteDangerous

Download Blender and Fusion 360 to try designing. Tinker CAD is also great but a little elementary for my taste. Fusion is great since it has alot of the features of a full CAD program and lots of videos to learn. Ita free too (Have to download it, then click on your name and select that your not making any money off the software to get it for free).

I've heard good things about this printer, but look up what upgrades people recommend before purchasing.


https://www.amazon.com/Comgrow-Creality-Ender-Aluminum-220x220x250mm/dp/B07BR3F9N6

u/Poopy_McTurdFace · 1 pointr/3Dprinting

Hey, my birthday is coming up in a couple of weeks and I was trying to think of something to ask for when a 3D printer crossed my mind. I've always thought they were pretty cool and I have a bunch of ideas for stupid little stuff to print out.

The only issue is that I know absolutely nothing about them and what I should be looking for in one or even if it's worth it for me to get one anyway. I don't mind having to put one together myself since it looks like that's the case with a lot of them after a quick Amazon search (very precise, I know).

My budget is under $300 and I'm in the US. I did find this one and it looks like it's pretty deece but want the experts to give me an educated opinion on it. [It's this one right here](https://www.amazon.com/Comgrow-Creality-Printer-Upgrade-Certified/dp/B07GYRQVYV?ref_=Oct_BSellerC_6066127011_1&pf_rd_p=471a90b9-8a34-5dd9-a6f0-17598d2f0fae&pf_rd_s=merchandised-search-6&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_i=6066127011&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=P83BAX28P3Y3BW4VJ6YZ&pf_rd_r=P83BAX28P3Y3BW4VJ6YZ&pf_rd_p=471a90b9-8a34-5dd9-a6f0-17598d2f0fae)

I just plan on using it to print out cool stuff others post online but may take a crack on designing my own stuff eventually. Nothing too big or fancy. Like I said before, I know what 3D printers are but that's about it, lol. I'm just hoping someone here can point me in the right direction.

u/ClassicEspionage · 1 pointr/3Dprinting

I bought an Anet A8 a while back before doing enough research, and have been pretty lucky until recently. My current printer has decided to cook itself, even after the upgrades that are suggested to make the printer safer. I would like to upgrade to a better printer that I can run for extended amounts of time without worry of setting a house fire. I would really like a printer that has a camera so I can monitor my prints while at work, and having dual extrudes would be a plus.

  • Cost: Anywhere from $300-$800
  • I live in the USA
  • Willing to build the printer from a kit, I have an Anet A8 already. I am looking to get a printer that I can let run for 24+ hours without worrying that it will burn down my house. I have built many PCs at this point, I have basic knowledge in soldering and electrical wiring.
  • I want to print parts for board games, D&D minis, Busts, High quality film props (I am a filmmaker), Replacement parts for mostly anything, general hobby printing with the option to do a little more. I would also like to be able to print in PLA, Woodfill, and some metal fills, ABS would be nice too.

    I have been doing a little research before posting but i'm not jazzed about what I have found so far. (although I am concerned about the build volumes) Some printers that I have come across are Mono Price Fully Enclosed Dual Extruder 3D Printer W/ Camera, FlashForge 3D Printer, and of course the Prusa i3 MK3S Kit (however adding the dual extruder is pricey)

    I'm not sure if I'm all that sold on the three I listed so far mostly due to the build volume, and price, as well as not having a whole lot of reviews on them other than the Prusa.

    ​

    When it comes to the camera I thought about mounting my own webcam to the printer, and using that instead to help cut costs. Is this a viable idea?

    ​

    If anyone has any suggestions they would like to throw out please let me know.
u/bigP0ppaJ · 1 pointr/3Dprinting

At that price range, I've been extremely happy with my QIDI Tech printer. (http://www.amazon.com/TECHNOLOGY-3DP-QDA16-01-Extruder-Structure-Filaments/dp/B01D8M32LU/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1463690261&sr=8-1&keywords=qidi+tech) My friends who have 3d printers are all very impressed by the quality that it prints straight out of the box.

I'll also recommend, the biggest quality upgrade I've experienced is when I paid $140 to get Simplify3D. All objects instantly came out with better quality than when I used the free Makerbot slicer.

u/ghantesh · 3 pointsr/india

I'm pretty sure companies would love the idea of giving out free copies of CAD software, they can get CSR credits and can get future designers hooked while they are in the cradle. 3d printers are not that expensive anymore. I have seen cheap models for around a 1000 $.

Edit: I would recommend getting in touch with AutoDesk or Dassault (solidworks) directly. If they seem to be dragging their feet. There is a cloud based CAD system called OnShape, all you need their is an account, which if you register as a student they let you do it for free afaik.

Edit 2: Here are the three options I mentioned. Solidworks in my experience is clearly more advanced and can do a whole lot more, but their student registration process seems to be more opaque (at a glance). OnShape would need internet but they seem to be more welcoming of students.

  1. http://www.solidworks.com/sw/education/6903_ENU_HTML.htm

  2. https://www.autodesk.com/products/fusion-360/students-teachers-educators?td=aexfusion

  3. https://www.onshape.com/edu

    Edit 3 : Here is a cheap 3d printer I found on Amazon US, it seems there are plenty more in this price range.

    https://www.amazon.com/FlashForge-3D-Printers-New-Model/dp/B016R9E7J2/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1521359741&sr=8-3&keywords=3d+printer
u/grundelstiltskin · 1 pointr/3dprinter

I'd say Amazon. They're all from China in the end/beginning, but Amazon is pregnant the best.

This seems to be the best reviewed at a good price https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B07BR3F9N6

u/Talandar · 4 pointsr/rpg

I personally have (and love) a monoprice maker select v2
that you can get here on amazon. It's pretty great for making things like minis, terrain, and so on. You can dial the resolution up pretty high and get some pretty fantastic results.

u/Butler2102 · 1 pointr/DnD

I just got a Monoprice Maker Select v2 about a week ago. It's working really well so far. Only $300 on Amazon, has a nice large print area, and a heated plate. If you're looking to get into 3D printing, this seems like a great one to get. Seems to be the best bang for your buck. And it's a popular printer so there's a large online community surrounding it for support.

Link: Monoprice Maker Select 3D Printer v2 – (113860) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B018GZBC3Y/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_PUSCzbHHJ07EC

u/mordeci00 · 2 pointsr/3Dprinting

The alexa only deals have started. "alexa order a 3d printer" will get you this printer for $237.30. It gets great reviews but someone let it slip that they offer free filament if you give it a 5 star review. Seems pretty shady but also seems like a good price. I'm not vouching for anything, just passing along the info.

edit - i should add that this is a kit, not an assembled printer

u/TheLiqourCaptain · 0 pointsr/3Dprinting

My personal recommendation (hictop prusa) is about $270. For $330 you'll have plenty of choices on Amazon. In hindsight I wish my printer had a metal frame but after some tuning it's a good work horse with a large print area. Good for the price just don't expect 1 micron resolution.

EDIT: just found two that I really want. Both with metal frames, one for sure has auto leveling (very very very good to have) and it's $520

HICTOP Auto Leveling Desktop 3D Printer Prusa I3 DIY Kit High Accuracy CNC Self-assembly 10.6" x 7.9" x 7.4" Printing Size【Filament Not included】 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B015IHMOSK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_omnKzbNWBYW4W

HICTOP CR-10 3D Printer Prusa I3 DIY Kit Aluminum Large Print Size 300x300x400mm https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06XSF5MGT/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_OmnKzbTRAT56S

u/Rudy_Greyrat · 1 pointr/3Dprinting

Looking to buy my own printer for whatever comes my way. I like to 3d print random stuff I make or things i find online from moving parts to figures. Was looking around amazon and saw this [Comgrow Creality Ender 3](Comgrow Creality Ender 3 3D Printer Aluminum DIY with Resume Print 220x220x250mm https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07BR3F9N6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_XxgODbQCRC3R1) but also found [this](Comgrow Creality Ender 3 Pro 3D Printer with Removable Build Surface Plate and UL Certified Power Supply 220x220x250mm https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07GYRQVYV/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_GzgODbTQ6ZNAJ) which looks identical for a higher price. I don't see a difference. My budget would be around 300 to 400ish. I'm looking for one that'll either be enclosed or be easy enough to enclose since I'll be in a college dorm, so I don't want my roomate to be bothered by the smell if left alone. Any wireless features would be neat, but I'm fine with plugging my laptop and leaving it there. The more safety features or safer in general it is, the better.

u/bg10389 · 0 pointsr/3Dprinting

I use the ADIMLAB gantry i3 pro. It is a workhorse and when tuned right can go for a month or more without needing maintenance. It is 370 usd and is HUGE. I use it for cosplay and am currently making a suit of iron man armor.

It is a great first time printer and I couldn’t recommend it more.

The customer support is amazing and couldn’t be better.


https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07CPQQ57D/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_qlS1DbCFFAEB7

u/jackbauermmm · 1 pointr/3Dprinting

HATCHBOX 1.75mm White PLA 3D Printer Filament - 1kg Spool (2.2 lbs) - Dimensional Accuracy +/- 0.05mm https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00J0GMMP6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_EBHPCb8CJ9QV2
Its only $20 and you could crank out a lot of minis at high quality. I'm not familiar with other printers other then my monoprice mini v2. So i can't attest to the quality/price. If you're interested in just minis for now then i would honestly get: Monoprice Select Mini 3D Printer V2 - Black with Heated (120 x 120 x 120 mm) Build Plate, Fully Assembled + Free Sample PLA Filament and MicroSD Card Preloaded with Printable 3D Models https://www.amazon.com/dp/B073ZLSMFT/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_nFHPCb6W5JNDZ

Its print ready right out of the box and user friendly. Lots of mods to do and lots of youtube videos to guide you along the way, a great beginner's 3d printer. Plus it doesn't break the bank.

u/sasuke_so_cool · 316 pointsr/gaming

I'm using a FlashForge Creator Pro from Amazon. It is printing with Hatchbox filament from Amazon. The printer fluctuates in price. I got mine for $1000 so it should go back to that price. Printing is more of an art then a science, but you should have a pretty good technical background to make your life easier. Expect to have to take an extruder apart to clean it out or fiddle with settings. You will have failed prints and you will have awesome one. I knew really nothing about 3D printing 2 weeks ago, but I watched videos and did research. If you have any questions I can probably answer them.

u/Theyellowtoaster · 2 pointsr/pics

It came out a little messy in some spots, but I was honestly impressed with the quality this thing can put out - it's on par with some $1500+ printers after a little tweaking.

This was printed on a Monoprice Maker Select. It's currently at $350, but it's not uncommon to see it drop to nearly $300. It's probably the best bang for your buck as far as printers go, and it's definitely one of the cheapest out there. Monoprice also makes the Maker Select Mini for $220 that's a little simpler and has a smaller build plate.

Shameless plug: if you want to get something printed/see what this one can do, you should use my hub at 3DHubs and let me buy more filament! It's cheap, and if you tell me you're from reddit I'll give you $2 off!

edit: here's the link to the model

u/MediocreBadGuy23 · 1 pointr/3Dprinting

Budget: $100-$300

Country: US

Kit: Sure, experienced with electronics and soldering

Uses: looking to print mechanical keyboard parts (cases, keycaps, etc) and anything else I might need to print parts for.

I'm currently looking at a few different printers and most are from Creality. The Ender 3 and Ender 3 pro specifically are what I'm going for. What's the best place to actually buy one though? There's a ton of different sites with different prices and it's pretty overwhelming.

There's the one from eBay supposedly direct from the seller for $237

Amazon from Comgrow (?) for $279

And straight from Creality (I think) for $259

I'm leaning towards buying directly from the seller because I've read some things about the warranty not being fulfilled directly from creality if you buy from another source.

Other ones I'm looking at are the da Vinci 1.0 pro, regular Ender 3, or any other really. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

u/shootyscooty · 2 pointsr/3Dprinting

Hello all, just found this subreddit for the first time tonight!

Looking to order my first 3d printer.

I’m in the USA.

I can build a kit.

Honestly it will just be used to play around and make small prototype like parts.

Budget is around $300+-

I think I’ve narrowed it down to these two:

Creality Ender 3 Pro

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B07GYRQVYV/ref=sspa_mw_detail_2?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Or

The AnyCubic Mega S

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B07J9QGP7S/ref=sspa_mb_hqp_detail_mobile_aax_0?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A1A5FQE7R5RISB



Any thoughts on the two of these for a newb.

I’m a tinkerer, and machinist, right now I own a Shapeoko CNC router, but have programmed and created many things over the years.

I appreciate the help!

I’d like to order tonight!

u/Badbarista86 · 1 pointr/3Dprinting

I was originally going to buy an ender 3 as my first 3d printer. I have zero experience but after lurking here a bit I thought I knew what to buy. However amazon currently has some good deals on some of these printers. so my options are now:

Ender 3: $229.99

Monoprice Maker Select v2: 239.99

Ender 3 pro : $259.99

Monosprice Maker Select Plus: $289.99

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I'm sort of leaning toward the Maker Select v2. But having no experience I'm hoping you guys will know better. I don't think building an Ender kit would be an issue, but for my first one I think Monoprices may be easier. I'm mostly looking to start with some minis and maybe randon little knick-knack type things. Although I think this may be something I get really into down the line, so as long as they're versatile I will probably build anything and everything I can :-p

u/PM_ME_UR_DEEP_SECRET · 2 pointsr/3Dprinting

Country: USA

Budget: $400-$500

ok so I had the Monoprice Maker Select and it just conked out on me. So I'm looking to get a replacement but my budget is limited as I didn't expect to have to replace it. I know for a fact I want something easier to level. I hated leveling the bed. SO far I have it narrowed down to a few choices:

Flashforge Finder - Pros: Guided Leveling. Cons: Small build area.

Da Vinci Mini - Pros: Super cheap, Auto-Leveling. Cons: SMall build area (though slightly larger than the flashforge.)

Da Vinci Pro - Pros: Guided Leveling, Large build area, can use multiple different types of filaments. Cons: None that I can see.

PowerSpec 3D Pro 2 - Pros: Dual extrusion, Fully enclosed, medium sized build area, good with flexible filament. Cons: Manual Leveling. I don't know anything about this one, only that it is a rebranded Flashforge Creator Pro.

Before I make the purchase I would like to get some opinions from some people that have or had these printers. If you know of a better suggestion feel free to post it. If you have reasons why these are crap, etc.

u/HilariousMax · 8 pointsr/guns

Printer - $200

Plastic - $23

Some software (browse around and torrent) and trial/error and you too can be printing whatever your freedom-loving heart desires. And thats just from banging around on Amazon. You can do better (read: cheaper) on one of the Chinese sites. Alibaba or Gearbest or whogivesafuck.com you can probably put in for less than $200 all told.

Great thing is the only thing you need to re-up is the cheap ass plastic. The printer should last you longer than your imagination.
Just save $20 a paycheck and by Christmas you'll have yourself a nice gift.

u/ZeroXephon · 1 pointr/3Dprinting

I understand the nook and cranny issue. There would have to be some post processing to smooth the surface out. The issue I have been reading is that the material used for food safe 3d printing cant take much abuse and or quickly biodegrades, has little to no resistance to being cleaned with any sort of chemicals. Again, this is what I know of, I am hoping someone knows of a solution.
I was reading more about PTFE and 3d printing. It seems like you can not 3D print using PTFE besides the 3M material and thats going to be crazy expensive for now.
As far as making parts that dont need to be food safe, ABS seems like the way to go. It looks like getting an enclosed printer is also a good idea. Or getting a printer you can make an enclosure for. So far I have looked at a CR-10, Monoprice Maker Select Plus, and FlashForge 3D Printer Creator Pro though the build area is a bit small on this one.

u/meridianblade · 2 pointsr/DickButt

Don't get me wrong, it's certainly a tinkerers hobby and has a somewhat steep leaning curve, unless you want to buy a 5k ready to go printer... but all of what I listed usually comes in preset software profiles. So you're not starting from scratch by any means. The settings above are just tweaks based off the defaults that I found worked best for my printer with this particular dickbutt model. I've bought 3 printers, and all of them printed decent quality out of the box with no modifications, so it really depends on how much you want to perfect a print when it comes down to settings.

If you're at all interested in getting into the hobby, this is the one I started with, and even though I have a printer with a foot squared printing area, I still use it all the time: https://www.amazon.com/Monoprice-Select-Printer-Heated-Filament/dp/B01FL49VZE

u/mutantalias · 2 pointsr/3dprinter

Idk about $180, but you can definitely save a bit of money if you order it from the warehouse in China. It just takes longer to arrive, and I personally feel more comfortable dealing with Amazon, as compared to eBay or Alibaba.

OP, here are a few purchasing option links. Also, I would go with the glass bed option if I were you. The eBay link has the option to choose "Ender 3 + Glass Bed" at what looks like no extra cost. Otherwise, you can buy the glass bed separately for less than $20.

eBay Creality Warehouse store ($205): https://www.ebay.com/itm/Creality-Ender-3-Ender-3-Pro-3D-Printer-220X220X250mm-DC-24V-1-75mm-PLA/223496146513?hash=item3409688e51:m:mCXoexVEaY-yqetXfGJ-tyg

Alibaba Creality Warehouse store ($200): https://www.alibaba.com/product-detail/Official-Creality-3D-Ender-3-Ender_62047106886.html?spm=a2793.11769229.0.0.49733e5fSDdLkY

Amazon.com ($230): https://www.amazon.com/Comgrow-Creality-Ender-Aluminum-220x220x250mm/dp/B07BR3F9N6/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?keywords=ender+3&qid=1571603563&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUExVko5TVZIMU5VVzRKJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwMTk4NDkzMkxIQ1ZQRDVRSE1NJmVuY3J5cHRlZEFkSWQ9QTAxMjc0MDlFWEc2V1BKT0ZGWjkmd2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGYmYWN0aW9uPWNsaWNrUmVkaXJlY3QmZG9Ob3RMb2dDbGljaz10cnVl

Ender 3 Glass Bed ($17): https://www.amazon.com/Creality-Ender-Glass-Upgraded-235x235x4mm/dp/B07RD6D2ZQ/ref=sr_1_3_sspa?keywords=ender+3+glass+bed&qid=1571603812&sr=8-3-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEyRjhOSlg2T0ZVRDNLJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwNDY4MzE3MkJJV1ozNk5VSENKUCZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwNjY0MzIwWUhHWFJSU0U0V1NBJndpZGdldE5hbWU9c3BfYXRmJmFjdGlvbj1jbGlja1JlZGlyZWN0JmRvTm90TG9nQ2xpY2s9dHJ1ZQ==

u/StartupTim · 1 pointr/3Dprinting

> LulzBot Mini

Hey there, thanks for the response!

I found the line you linked on Amazon (http://www.amazon.com/LulzBot-Mini-Desktop-3D-Printer/dp/B00S54E1AI) and also found the LuzBot TAZ 5 (http://www.amazon.com/dp/B01143UJK2).

They both look amazing!

One thing I am really aiming for is as small of a resolution as possible (layer thickness). As in, a super fine print capability (For smooth, non-grainy objects).

How would these 2 rank with other printers in the same price range ($1250 + $2200)?

Many thanks in advance!

u/JackSparks · 1 pointr/3Dprinting

Good to know. I'm looking over at https://www.3dprintedtabletop.com and they seem to be all in on the Ender 3. as a good mini printer and I'm seeing a lot of people here recommending it as a first printer. So now I'm wondering if this is the right model to get? ( https://www.amazon.com/Official-Creality-3D-Removable-220x220x250MM/dp/B07K3SZBHJ/ref=sr_1_2_sspa?keywords=ender+3+pro&qid=1555890462&s=gateway&sr=8-2-spons&psc=1 ) Also are there any upgrades that are worth getting? 230 is right in the middle of my price range so I have some extra cash to "plus" it up a bit if possible.

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Thanks for the help. Cheers.

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Edit : Now that I'm looking into it the Ender 5 is only a little bit more and seems to be more reliable than the 3.

u/valiantcrossbow · 1 pointr/3Dprinting

Hello everyone, I am currently in the market for my first 3D printer, and was hoping to get some advice on what printer would best fit my needs. I would like to spend no more than 300 USD max, and I live in Wisconsin in the United States. I am willing to build a printer from a kit, and I have limited electronics experience (though I am very willing to learn and my brother has a lot more experience). With the printer I would like to print a variety of things, such as pieces for props I am making, a lightsaber, probably some miniatures for DnD, and any other stupid things I can think of and design. I don’t really have any extenuating circumstances. Currently I am looking at 3 different printers, all around the same price:

Monoprice Maker Select V2: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B018GZBC3Y?tag=thewire06-20&linkCode=xm2&ascsubtag=AwEAAAAAAAAAARPY

Anycubic Photon: https://www.amazon.com/ANYCUBIC-Assembled-Innovation-Off-line-Printing/dp/B07TVW9HGH/ref=mp_s_a_1_1_sspa?adgrpid=61744442371&gclid=Cj0KCQiA-4nuBRCnARIsAHwyuPr9qUkHk3c-bjztvPtoPCnQfwmJiur43IW5Sqo_gLb2kfWEBrmndEMaAusvEALw_wcB&hvadid=274732107337&hvdev=m&hvlocphy=9018836&hvnetw=g&hvpos=1t2&hvqmt=e&hvrand=1205846483522208665&hvtargid=kwd-409136528305&hydadcr=21036_9428322&keywords=anycubic+photon&qid=1573068757&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUFZUVVYT0NERzhRTFImZW5jcnlwdGVkSWQ9QTEwNDE5NjlRMUFTUlBNR1ZRNksmZW5jcnlwdGVkQWRJZD1BMDUzMDYwN1BBOEZWNFRKU01GVyZ3aWRnZXROYW1lPXNwX3Bob25lX3NlYXJjaF9hdGYmYWN0aW9uPWNsaWNrUmVkaXJlY3QmZG9Ob3RMb2dDbGljaz10cnVl

Ender 3: https://www.amazon.com/Comgrow-Creality-Printer-Upgrade-Certified/dp/B07GYRQVYV/ref=mp_s_a_1_2_sspa?adgrpid=56791742355&gclid=Cj0KCQiA-4nuBRCnARIsAHwyuPpuBebDhMzsbSGWKX2y-Dq2wg37UXSEJqeqqEfB5I6zU-MDqdo4q8QaAiFfEALw_wcB&hvadid=274684426752&hvdev=m&hvlocphy=9018836&hvnetw=g&hvpos=1t3&hvqmt=e&hvrand=5031503050646445943&hvtargid=kwd-446200976551&hydadcr=14671_9484359&keywords=ender+3+3d+printer&qid=1573068855&sr=8-2-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEyNlJNRVZTSEVBVkdHJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwMDY2NTcxMVlVNjFBVExFSTZWUCZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUExMDIzODY4V1BDMkY5UUpZR0NMJndpZGdldE5hbWU9c3BfcGhvbmVfc2VhcmNoX2F0ZiZhY3Rpb249Y2xpY2tSZWRpcmVjdCZkb05vdExvZ0NsaWNrPXRydWU=

I am open to other printers, these are just the ones that were on my radar, so feel free to suggest other options.

Thanks for the help and sorry for the long links!

u/Cocaine_Nose_Job · 3 pointsr/bengals

The printer I went with was a kit from amazon - learning curve exists, but a fun hobby. http://www.amazon.com/HICTOP-Leveling-Accuracy-Self-assembly-Printing/dp/B015IHMOSK/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1465218885&sr=8-2-spons&keywords=HICTOP+3d+printer&psc=1

Another option would be 3rd party printer service (shapeways) or as some others have suggested, check libraries and maker spaces.

Its a great hobby!

u/stevelvd · 2 pointsr/ender3

Mine was purchased through Amazon:

https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B07D218NX3/ref=oh_aui_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

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Some of this is standard stuff you probably already have, but:

  • Engineer square and measuring tape for assembly
  • Arduino Uno and jumper wires to flash firmware
  • Wire to eliminate XT60 connector - this was what I decided to do after the connector started melting, you could just do it right away and save the hassle later. Or maybe you won't run into this problem at all!
  • Glass bed, glue sticks, isopropyl alcohol to clean bed
  • Upgraded springs
  • Sandpaper, needle files and test probe kit for cleaning up prints
  • Rasberry pi and picam to set up octoprint
  • Lots of filament :)

    ​

    Some people choose to get an SD card extension cable, I haven't seen a need for it myself but thought it worth mentioning.
u/Shar3D · 1 pointr/3Dprinting

Wanhao i3 Duplicator v2.1 by way of Amazon.

I have two of them, easy to use and improve machine.

Here's a Facebook group dedicated to them.

If you get this printer, this is a highly recommended upgrade. It's a hardened steel nozzle and slotted cooling block kit. Very easy to install, improves holding a given temp in the hot end.

And here is a good deal on filament that's made in America, a grab bag of four rolls for $60, your choice on type.

u/hzzzln · 3 pointsr/ender3

Bought mine from Amazon.de, sold by Comgrow, shipped by Amazon. Ordered on Tuesday last week, arrived three days later. Price was 220€, but I got a spool of black PLA with it for free, so I guess I can round that down to 200€. I guess I did pay a premium, but the fast shipping and the added amazon safety is worth it I guess.

Got mostly lucky with quality control too. The extruder motor bracket is not bent to a perfect 90°, so I had to leave the Z guide screws on it pretty loose. But it prints well, so I'm not complaining.

u/T-phobos · 1 pointr/3Dprinting

Couple of questions. First, I will be getting my first printer and wondering if certain printers use certain programs better?
Second, I want to use the printer to make my own custom board games, (Catan and D&D pieces) do any one printer do a better job with this?
I have no knowledge of how the programming works yet and just want to know what I am getting into before I jump right in.

Edit: The first printer I was looking at was ADIMLab
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07CPQQ57D/?coliid=I1C3MXODC8HJYO&colid=2YI1JED33NYNA&psc=0&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it

Edit 2: My price range is $300-$850. US Resident, I have a friend who will help me set up if needed.

u/GoodEveningFattybear · 1 pointr/3Dprinting

Hey guys,im brand new to 3d printing and looking to get my first printer. Im wanting it to make scenery and miniature stuff for wargaming. I would much rather get a pre built one and have found this
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01FL49VZE/ref=cm_cr_arp_mb_bdcrb_top?ie=UTF8&th=1&psc=1
Is it any good? Seems pretty good according to ebay. Any advice or tips would be verry much appreciated thanks!

u/kurczdmadman · 2 pointsr/resinprinting

I started with the Anycubic Photon. Aside from being fairly cheap, I found it pretty easy to use. I have, however, noticed a tendency for it to unlevel far more often then it claims. I level it every 2-3 prints, but the process only takes a couple minutes.

I also found this video enlightening and it inspired me to be sure I got a little bit of extra equipment.

u/DannysFinalCosplay · 15 pointsr/DestinyFashion

This is one of the printers I have, and honestly my favorite of the 3, VERY easy to set up and pretty easy to use, https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01JBEF3T8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_8uf0DbNXBQD8W

Also you can find tons of stl files of destiny weapons on thingiverse.com and myminifactory.com
(Edited to clean up link)

u/pfcfillmore · 0 pointsr/3Dprinting

I cant speak to the quality of the printer, but I will never buy a 3rd party product from Walmart ever again nor their warranty. They will not back up the warranty and will want you to deal directly with the manufacture on any issues. This manufacturer is in China and it will take days to get a response. They will also not allow you to return it to the store since its 3rd party.

You can pick up a Ender 3 for a great price and get amazing prints out of it when you dial it in.

https://www.amazon.com/Comgrow-Creality-Ender-Aluminum-220x220x250mm/dp/B07BR3F9N6/ref=sr_1_8?keywords=creality+cr10+3d+printer&qid=1550091365&s=gateway&sr=8-8

u/GameGod · 5 pointsr/bapcsalescanada

This little 3D printer is pretty decent and 30% off for the next 5 hours:
https://www.amazon.ca/Monoprice-Select-Printer-Heated-Filament/dp/B01FL49VZE

Hackaday Review

(Be forewarned - you need to love tinkering if you want to be happy with a 3D printer. So far it's been fun though...)

u/iDavidRex · 1 pointr/3Dprinting

Hi there! I'm looking to explore 3D printing, because it interests me. I'd be a hobbyist. Maybe make youtube videos for fun or something like that. The biggest thing to me is that I don't have an engineering background, so friendly, obvious, accessible interface is the single most important thing to me.


  • What is your price range?

    Let me put it this way, affordable is a plus to me, but I'm willing to give on price if it buys me a printer that's easier for me to use as an amateur. Let me says this . . . NO MORE than a thousand.

  • What do you intend to do with the printer?

    Printing trinkets, maybe models. I don't have any intention of making parts for heavy use.

  • Are you interested in assembling a kit or would you prefer to purchase an assembled printer?

    Must be assembled. Building one sounds terrible to me.

  • Did you read this FAQ?

    Yes.

    Just to be clear, I've got one in mind. But there's no way for me to really grasp the range of options without using one.

    I was looking at the:

    Monoprice Select Mini 3D Printer


    It's this one on Amazon. Feedback?

    Also had a recommendation to take a look at the Select as opposed to the mini . . . all comparison info is also helpful.

u/Hellspark08 · 4 pointsr/radiocontrol

Hey, that's my thread! It's nice to see that it inspired you. I use a Monoprice Maker Select, and they are about $60 cheaper than when I bought mine a couple months ago, so it's probably a good time to grab one if you're serious about it.

3D printers work well when you keep them working. They need plenty of maintenance and calibration to get nice prints. Be prepared to spend a bit more cash on parts and upgrades, and read through a lot of forums. If you're already DIY prone and have some patience, 3D printing is fun and pretty much the coolest thing ever.

To follow up on my printed Arrow, I didn't get to maiden it until Flite Fest, and even then I almost decided not to because there was a strong tailwind at the time. I finally got brave and gave it a try, but it failed. I don't think I had the elevons set up right. It took a hard dive and the pod got crunched and one of the stabs broke off.

However! I did meet a guy at Flite Fest using the same pod on his Arrow, and it flew great, so the concept is proven! If anyone saw an Arrow with two kiwi birds painted on it, that was him. I'm assuming he was a New Zealander, by the accent and the paint job. It would be pretty cool if he showed up here to give his input...

Aftermath: Mostly Intact

u/cadika_orade · 1 pointr/3Dprinting

> It's definitely not as easy as it seems, and there is some post print work, but i love it.

In grad school I got to play with a Makerbot Replicator and a Lulzbot. I'm looking for one of my own, with an emphasis on cheap and big.

Is this the one you have? Very nice. A bit expensive for me, though.

u/kenhara · 2 pointsr/3Dprinting

A Flexystruder accessory for printing NinjaFlex on a LulzBot Mini is in development, but we have not made any formal announcements at this time. You can see the source files and track progress here: http://devel.lulzbot.com/mini/accessories/

Plenty of reviews online (Amazon, PCMag Editors' Choice, Computerworld), and a number of people on this subreddit who I'm sure will chime in with their experience using a Mini. If have any questions please contact us -- thanks!

u/Heiserwulf · 3 pointsr/3Dprinting

My beautiful wife wants to buy me a kit for my bday, I live on a acreage in Canada so I pretty much am narrowed down to Amazon. I found three kits I like , just wondering if any one could give me some input on which would be the most bang for the buck. I currently own a Anet A8 and in the process of slowly building a Hypercube from scratch, my first build so it's taking a while,. Thanks for the input.

1 - FLSUN Large Size Cube 3D Printers with 260 * 260 * 350mm Large Printing Size,Auto-Leveling System, Heated Bed,Full Gifts,One Roll PLA Filament 1.75mm, Metal Frame CA Stock https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B07J65MM6B/ref=cm_sw_r_other_apa_i_F23CCb114XN6Z

2 - Tevo Tornado 3D Printer Gold Color. Large Printing Size Support Off-line Print. SD Card Reader +Tool Kits + Hotbed + Factory Original Supply and Canadian After-Sale Service (300 * 300 * 400mm) https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B07DFNLRC6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_p33CCbP0VSVXQ

3- ADIMLab 3D Printer Assembled 24V Prusa I3 3D Printing Size 310X310X410 with Heat Bed, Glass, Control Box, MK10 DirectDrive Extruder, PLA, Auto Leveling Upgrade Available https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B07CPQQ57D/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_-33CCb371TENB


u/dataylorm · 1 pointr/Coilporn

Man this conversation has me back fired up to get one. I got on amazon and the prices have dropped so much it's really affordable now. This one has decent reviews if used right and the price point has it in the realm I could do it now but I'll probably be wiser and wait till my next bonus still. I wish I would have looked a week ago I've nearly spent that much on new mods and vape gear this month. I'm excited to see them in the price range to it's so much more in reach now. Last time I looked they were still closer to $1K

u/NotPapaJohns · 2 pointsr/3Dprinting

The Monoprice maker select v2(.1?) Is a little over $300 on Amazon, but other than that, it fits all of your other needs. It uses standard metric screws and such, so fixing and modding the printer is easy. It's also has a respectable build volume of 200mm^2 and a height of 180mm, which is nice to have. It comes mostly assembled: you just need to use 4 included screws to attatch the gantry to the base and 2 more to attach the filament holder. It took me no time at all to start a test print. I'm coming up on six months with my printer now, and it hasn't given out on me once. For the best prints, you'll want to do some mods, but only the absolutely necessary MOSFET mod requires non-printed hardware that isn't just screws and nuts (or the standard M8 threaded rod used in AzzA's Z-brace mod).
Tl;dr: Monoprice Maker Select v2 on Amazon, order a MOSFET to go with it, 10/10 IGN

u/arkham69 · 1 pointr/3Dprinting

Alright, seeking advice here (duh, right?)...

I'd like to keep the purchase under 1k USD so strongly considering the Prusa MK3S kit, though I noticed the below options. I'd like dual extrusion, but mainly for support materials (dissolvable), but not a requirement. Does anyone have any thoughts on the other two or should I stick to the Prusa at this price point? TIA!


Flashforge

https://www.amazon.com/FlashForge-Structure-Optimized-Platform-Extruder/dp/B00I8NM6JO and subsequently ...

Qidi

https://www.amazon.com/QIDI-TECHNOLOGY-Printer-Newest-Model/dp/B076BLQWHY

u/matdwyer · 1 pointr/3Dprinting

https://www.amazon.com/Monoprice-13860-Maker-Select-Printer/product-reviews/B018GZBC3Y/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_viewopt_sr?ie=UTF8&reviewerType=all_reviews&showViewpoints=0&pageNumber=1&sortBy=recent&filterByStar=one_star

Thats the 1 star reviews, only 14 of them (and one is just calling out what they think are fake reviews) - 84 5* reviews.

I posted this on here in another thread, but the one I bought this week came with a 4GB card (and a slot that has the card stick out for easy access) & a larger spool holder along with metal thumbwheels for the base adjustment - so they are improving in-versions, making a couple of the criticisms unwarranted.

It seems lots of people will recommend other printers, but almost all of them are twice the cost or more - so I guess it boils down to how much you want to invest. Personally I think its better to learn on a cheaper unit by printing

u/tomt1112 · 1 pointr/3dprinter

How about a nice Stratasys? Oops for $300 better go with a select mini V2:
https://www.monoprice.com/mobile/product/details/21711?gclid=Cj0KEQjwrYbIBRCgnY-OluOk89EBEiQAZER58kwSc1xq_iea4n4yOLLp71sCvbZa_SZPft3H5Kh7TTAaAixI8P8HAQ

Or maker select, which is slightly over budget, but based on the i3 platform and probably something that you can grow with.
https://www.amazon.com/Monoprice-13860-Maker-Select-Printer/dp/B018GZBC3Y

Both are great printers and will give optimal quality for the price.

u/p1_nerd · 8 pointsr/3Dprinting

You can buy the Elgoo Mars DLP printer on Amazon for $280. It’s build size is a little small but it’s an amazing printer. I’d say that it would be amazing for key caps.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07K2ZHMRF/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_fP2GDbRJJ1YVM

u/dontchuworri · 1 pointr/3Dprinting



I have been looking into 3d printing and decided the best place to start would be with an ender3 so that I would be able to have quality prints, for a reasonable price. However, looking on several websites there are different prices and I am just not sure which one would be best to go for.

Amazon has the ender-3 from Comgrow for $230 here: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07BR3F9N6/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=A2ALB3RMNIRLH8&psc=1

However, it says the official one, again for $230 is here: https://www.amazon.com/Official-Creality-3D-Printer-Source/dp/B07D218NX3/ref=sr_1_3_sspa?keywords=creality&qid=1569107314&s=gateway&sr=8-3-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUExWjJVQlE0MjhKMEQ2JmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwODU2MjU2MzNSMTQ2SlFGUjg1OCZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwODA4ODAzMldSNTRQMDZOTzBXQyZ3aWRnZXROYW1lPXNwX2F0ZiZhY3Rpb249Y2xpY2tSZWRpcmVjdCZkb05vdExvZ0NsaWNrPXRydWU=

I also found a website listing it on sale for $189 here: https://www.gearbest.com/3d-printers-3d-printer-kits/pp_1845898.html?

I got the last link from Maker's Muse video and I am just very confused. I do not want to spend more money than I need to as filament is also rather expensive.

Any help would be appreciated, I really want to get it for the cheapest price without it coming in damaged or in a month.

u/MyMostGuardedSecret · 2 pointsr/3Dprinting

Budget: $400
Country: USA
Kit: I know nothing about this kind of thing, so if there's good instructions and easy for a beginner to figure out, I'm ok with a kit. But preassembled would be better.
Usage: Intro to 3d printing. I want to be able to print some interesting things, maybe for use with some raspberry pi projects
Concerns: As I said, I know nothing about this. This is my first foray, so I'd hope for something that is easy to use out of the box, without the need for modding right away, is reliable, so I won't need to troubleshoot too much, and has a good community around it, in case I do need to troubleshoot.

I've heard good things about the Monoprice Maker Select Plus. There's a promo code right now that I could get this printer for $299 from monoprice, but I've also read that monoprice has awful support, and that if I need to RMA, or if I just want a refund, I'm basically out of luck. If I buy from Amazon, I know I'll be able to return it within 30 days if something is wrong, but I'll also have to spend more money.

u/toolsavvy · 3 pointsr/3Dprinting

First of all, thanks for the awesome post!

But I have 3 questions about what you wrote on the Monoprice Maker Select V2 and Plus models:

  1. Regarding the MP Maker Select Plus, are there any mods that you know of that it needs in order to make it a half-decent printer?

  2. You state that the Monoprice Maker Select Plus does not have the Mosfet issues that the V2 does, however, the Maker Select Plus user manual states the max bed temp is 70C. Yet users state it can go up to 110C. I take this to mean by monoprice, "if you do go over 70C, you will damage the circuitry and we will voic your warranty" lol. Do you have any idea why the manual says 70C is the max bed temp?

  3. You state that Amazon has pulled the Monoprice maker Select V2 and Select Plus models. But I have been researching these models over the past 2 weeks or so and even today they are still both up for sale ("Ships from and sold by Amazon.com" with active buy button). I have never seen them out of stock at all. V2 - Plus
    Are you talking about other Amazon sites besides the .com/US site?
u/_Aurelius · 1 pointr/RocketLeague

Hey friend, if you're looking for a cheap reliable printer you might consider an Ender 3. I think, at the moment, that printer will likely give you the best for your buck.

Happy printing!

u/gnomeinbrain · 6 pointsr/PrintedMinis

On a budget, there are three great choices for Mini Printing:

Anycubic Photon (not Photon S)

Elegoo Mars

Epax X1

Angus did say in his video on the Elegoo Mars that they are going to release a new version in the next few weeks. So, the current one may go even lower in price.

Check the forms here for info on each printer.

ETA: These are all DLP printers and the screens will need to be replaced every so often. Also, if you want the best quality minis, you would have to go to a true SLA. But there are no budget true SLA printers. They start with the Peopoly Moai at about $1,300.

DLP vs SLA

u/sishchess · 2 pointsr/3Dprinting

Thanks! I'd not heard of that model. Someone else recommended Flashforge 3d (http://www.amazon.com/FlashForge-Structure-Optimized-Platform-Extruder/dp/B00I8NM6JO/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1449683425&sr=8-5&keywords=ultimaker+3d+printer) any comparison.. or is the Ultimaker 2go that much better.

Casting would allow me to use different materials, adjust the painting, weigh them correctly..

WOOD FILL?? Oh my. That IS interesting.

u/omgtheykilledkenny36 · 1 pointr/3Dprinting

Hello Everyone!

I am a Master's student studying material science and I am looking for a printer I can use for projects and to help my studies.

FAQ Questions first:
What is your price range?
~$500 or less

What do you intend to do with the printer?
General Printing of objects to assist in my studies. I would prefer a printer that is able to use multiple materials.

Are you interested in assembling a kit or would you prefer to purchase an assembled printer?
Does not matter to me. I do think a printer that adding features to would be neat to have.

Did you read this FAQ?
Yes I did.

I am looking mainly for a smaller printer as I will be keeping it in my apartment. I was looking at this Reprapguru on amazon that is on sale but know nothing about it.

General advice is much appreciated!

u/GOBLOX001001 · 1 pointr/3Dprinting

Looking to get into 3D printing mostly for wargaming terrain and some other misc things. Trying to stay on the cheaper side of things: $200-250.

Been looking at the Ender 3 and this filament since there are several different shades for the price.

Is there anything else I might need with that printer? Does anyone have experience with that filament or is there a better kind that is around the same price point?(Doesn't have to have multiple colors, just thought I would get something with multiple colors to begin with) Last question, what is the best software if I plan of using the printer mostly with Ubuntu?

Thanks in advance.

u/Dranai · 3 pointsr/oddlysatisfying

The Monoprice Select Mini is around $200, and a 1kg spool of PLA is $20-30 (that will print around 375 standard size chess pieces). It's a really great starting 3D printer, at a great price, for someone that is trying to learn what all the steps are and if they are comfortable with the effort that goes into the hobby. It's primary 'con' is that it has a smaller print area than many other printers, so the things you can print are limited to 120mm^3 (without further modifications).

Monoprice Select Mini 3D Printer with Heated Build Plate, Includes Micro SD Card and Sample PLA Filament - 115365 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01FL49VZE/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apip_VHFn3TI1ZXX8F

u/WhiteDiaperBoy · 1 pointr/gaybros

This is what I mainly use, If it’s not a CR-10 just for large build area.

The only thing that’s really an issue with either of them is the board they (and most other cheaper printers) use can’t supply enough current to the hotbed so it will start to cook the connector off the board and then start a fire. It’s super easily solved with adding a mosfet between the board and the hotbed.

If you end up getting your own look into OctoPrint. It will allow you to control the printer from a webpage, but more importantly it acts as a host for a video stream to your printer so you don’t need to run back and forth to babysit. Plus once you have the webcam hooked up you can get some sweet karma off the timelapses

u/sylvanavclyb · 5 pointsr/Warhammer40k

There was a resin printer reviewed on YouTube that’s like 250 it got good remarks from them and others online strongly debating my self. The resin is like 40 a bottle.

ELEGOO Mars UV Photocuring LCD 3D Printer with 3.5'' Smart Touch Color Screen Off-line Print 4.72"(L) x 2.68"(W) x 6.1"(H) Printing Size Black Version https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07K2ZHMRF/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_wjKXDbCCQKVYT

u/nalyd8991 · 2 pointsr/3Dprinting

I have a Flashforge Finder and I highly recommend it. It's right at $500. It's incredibly user friendly compared to a kit. There's almost no setup and fiddling, it prints well out of the box. The software is good, the touch screen interface is cool, and it's been reliable.

https://www.amazon.com/FlashForge-3D-Printers-New-Model/dp/B016R9E7J2

u/gwhunter280 · 3 pointsr/NFA

Depends on the build area you want, but the monoprice maker select is a good printer to start with. It will print okay from the get go, but with a couple mods (look up z brace mod) you can get it printing very nicely.

u/Gingevere · 1 pointr/3Dprinting

There's limits to how precise FDM can get. Well, less a limit on the precision and more on resolution. There's a Maker's Muse video that covers this very well. You could probably just put a smaller diameter nozzle on an Ender 3 and do pretty well with some longer print times.

But if you really want to go incredible precision and stay exclusively small scale (and have a well ventilated space) I would recommend the Anycubic Photon. SLA blows the precision of FDM out of the water.

u/TheGoudeAbides · 1 pointr/3Dprinting

Just getting this today (I also missed the monoprice promo cutoff). But good news, Amazon has it for $272 + free shipping w/prime.

edit: just saw same comment below. The same good news twice is still good news...?

u/weathered_1 · 1 pointr/funny

I have used camel\^3 for years and love it although it doesn't take lightning deals into account. It also helps to point out vendors who play pricing games.

I have been watching a certain 3D printer for over a year and sometimes the prices dips to 1/2 off for a short time. I'm still trying to figure that one out and wonder if I hit it when it hits the half off point will it magically be 'out of stock'.

The printer I'm talking about is this one.

u/YuEnDee · 2 pointsr/beermoney

This is the printer I own:
https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B01FL49VZE/

It's very affordable and prints with really impressive detail.

The downsides would be that it's not very fast, the build size isn't huge, and it does almost require some modifications in order to prolong its life, but I've had almost no issues with it in the 8 months I've had it. It's definitely a great starter printer if you're looking to get into it!

u/pseudosine · 1 pointr/3Dprinting

I have the Qidi Tech version of this printer and love it (https://www.amazon.com/TECHNOLOGY-3DP-QDA16-01-Extruder-Structure-Filaments/dp/B01D8M32LU/ref=sr_1_1/137-3764290-4585929?ie=UTF8&qid=1494515935&sr=8-1&keywords=qidi+tech). Well worth the money spent and a very solid printer, I did an extrusion upgrade to it as well as changing to a PEI platform and I can print flex material / ABS with zero issues.

u/ZeR47 · 1 pointr/3dprinter

From my brief research https://smile.amazon.com/Monoprice-Select-Printer-Heated-Filament/dp/B01FL49VZE?sa-no-redirect=1 seems like a very good first 3D printer. But that's way under your budget. So I'm sure for your budget there are hundreds of better ones out there.

u/wenbobular · 2 pointsr/3Dprinting

from the black friday thread, deal is done but you can still get it here:

For the Canadians looking for a deal, Amazon.ca has the Monoprice Maker Select for a good price at $398 CAD with free shipping. Ships from Amazon's Toronto warehouse so you won't have to worry about duty. https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B018GZBC3Y/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 - JeffDM

u/NonReligiousPopette · 3 pointsr/cookiedecorating

We use FDA Compliant PLA for the cookie cutters. It takes a little more work than running to the store, buying a cutter, and washing them. You have to trim the excess plastic off, lightly sand/buff any stray bits, hand wash in warm water, and give them a test run before you can use them. If you're really finicky, you can coat it in polyurethane (but then you have to let it cure for a couple of weeks), though some forums suggest it's unnecessary since it doesn't come in contact with food as long as something like a drinking glass.

Still worth it, though! I was spending ~$7 each for 3D printed cutters from other sites. While I'll still order from them for their adorable designs, it's really nice that his hobby had cheapen mine a bit.

He's enjoying his 3D printer. He ordered this one. Reviews said there were some issues with it that could easily be fixed, but after attempting to fix them, he found the manufacturer had already fixed them. Something or other about needing a piece installed to fix a temperature issue.

Last night he printed the parts to make my son an enderdragon toy from Minecraft. Now my son wants an enderdragon cookie cutter to go with it.

u/Hawki007 · 2 pointsr/Nerf

Flash Forge pro. I hear it has great support, but I've never needed to use it. Great printer

I thought about a Lulzbot for a long time, but ended up going for the Forge. Enclosed so its easier to print ABS, smaller build space, but I dont mind that with what I do with it.

u/GloriouslyUnderrated · 2 pointsr/3Dprinting

Hey everybody, I'm relatively new to the 3D printing scene as far as the printers themselves are concerned. I've been looking around for a sub $500 printer and I found the Creality Ender 3 Pro on Amazon for ~$260. Wanted to know if anyone has one and what they think of it or if there are suggestions for others.

Any feedback is helpful and much appreciated and the link to the printer is below. Thanks!

Creality Ender 3 Pro: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07GYRQVYV/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_0DEYCbVJH97DS

u/dburne038 · 1 pointr/3Dprinting

There actually already are quite a few sales on atm. Online retailers like extending sales the entirety of the weekend to make more profits. $221 w/$15 off coupon Ender 3(partially assembled) that being said there are lots of printers out there that can work pretty well for similar.

u/SlyKuga · 23 pointsr/Warhammer40k

Not plastic. Resin, the Anycubic is a DLP printer, using a liquid resin and a UV display to print the layers. The quality is perfect as perfect as the model you load into the machine. no print lines, this model I only needed supports on the shoulder pads. Everything else was straight printed

Here are some links
Printer: https://www.amazon.com/ANYCUBIC-Assembled-Innovation-Off-line-Printing/dp/B078N2TSYS/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?keywords=anycubic+photon&qid=1554900126&s=gateway&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1

Resin: https://www.amazon.com/Anycubic-POT016-PRINTER-500Mll-500G-Grey-Bottle/dp/B079GR1L19/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?keywords=anycubic+photon+resin&qid=1554900236&s=gateway&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1

u/MrBluebeef · 1 pointr/3Dprinting

Just like u/tipsygelding said, this is in fact a HICTOP Prusa i3 clone. Here is a link to the Amazon page. It's not available, but from other sites I've looked at, it looks like it's ~$1000, so I'm glad you were able to grab it!

Oh, and welcome to the sub!

u/QuietGanache · 1 pointr/3Dprinting

This is the one sold by Creality themselves (fulfilled by Amazon, makes it easier when dealing with warranty claims unless the local seller is particularly supportive):

https://www.amazon.com/Official-Creality-3D-Removable-220x220x250MM/dp/B07K3SZBHJ

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The Ender 5 probably gives you a better chance for miniatures because the bed moves in the Z axis (as in, it's slowly dropping instead of flying back and forth), the only reason I would recommend considering the Ender 3 if you can afford the 5 is because more people have them so there's a larger community.

u/AkshatShah101 · 28 pointsr/DiWHY

This one is a pretty good one with excellent reviews. May need some tinkering though

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07BR3F9N6/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_apa_Zpf6BbJHAHYQ5

u/letter_number_ · 1 pointr/3Dprinting

Well, starting to look at this one as well since it's enclosed:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01D8M32LU/

But the X-ONE could have an enclosure added with some work. Definitely have gotten a good impression of Qidi

u/Huskey27 · 1 pointr/3Dprinting

Hey guys, I'm extremely new to 3d printing and after viewing various reviews and comparison videos I think I'm going to get the Ender 3. I am ok with getting a Kit.

I'm from Ireland and saw this one for sale on amazon:
Ender 3


Is this ok to go ahead an purchase? Is there any thing I should be aware of? I saw comgrow was just a creality reseller from another reddit thread and everyone was happy with that aspect.

Thank you,

u/lavernara · 2 pointsr/3Dprinting

I have this printer and have been very impressed with it. there is a large Reddit community for it and it is pretty cheap. Really nice quality too full metal construction.
https://www.amazon.com/Monoprice-Select-Printer-Heated-Filament/dp/B01FL49VZE/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1486656173&sr=8-1&keywords=select+mini

u/runthedonkeys · 9 pointsr/SavageGarden

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07BR3F9N6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_tLKNDbRVKMPPB

A spool of filament is about $25 but lasts quite a while. I have used it to fix my toilet, a phone bracket and water cage for my bicycle, a replacement part for my friends telescope, miniatures for a few boardgames. It's almost endless what you can do with them. Most of the files online are free, too

u/SneakyRL · 3 pointsr/DnD

I just got into this and purchased this 3D printer : ANYCUBIC Photon UV LCD

I absolutely love it. If you want I can message you some pictures of the few minis I've made once I get off work today! I tried the ender 3 printer but it took a bit too much to setup for me but I've heard it can do amazing things too for a lot cheaper.

u/Lady-SilverWolf · 1 pointr/gaming

The monoprice select mini. It's working great so far - we have printed a few miniatures from thiniverse and the details came out great.

u/HesNotGerman · 2 pointsr/photography

It's been a while since I've done any in depth reading, so I might be missing some options.

The prusa i3 mk3 is great if you're willing to spend $750. The mk2 is also quite good at $600. Going lower yet, the wanhao duplicator i3 seems to work well, and it's about $300 or so (there's a monoprice-badged version that's often a little cheaper).

Below $1000 you're going to have to do a little tinkering and calibrating to get things to work well, so be warned. I personally find that enjoyable, but your milage may vary.

If you're less into tinkering I recommend buying on Amazon, just in case you feel the need to return it. https://www.amazon.com/Monoprice-Touchscreen-Filament-Preloaded-Printable/dp/B01JBEF3T8/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1539127110&sr=8-3&keywords=wanhao+i3+plus

Also, do check out the 3d printing subreddit.

u/sm12cj14 · 2 pointsr/skyrim

Are they pretty easy for a beginner to get setup and printing? I've seen a lot require a bunch of assembly and aligning

Something like this? https://www.amazon.com/ADIMLab-Assembled-Printing-310X310X410-Available/dp/B07CPQQ57D/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1550801743&sr=8-3&keywords=prusa+3d+printer

u/ratbastardben · 5 pointsr/woodworking

Yeah dude, it was the Ender 3. He's an ex GM engineer, so way smarter than me to be explaining its features but he said it was the printer some of his colleagues bought for home use. Only took him two hours and three beers to put together. I watched it print a dog for 53 minutes. Totally fucking awesome.

u/klparrot · 2 pointsr/Wellington

Do you just need it for a single project? If you'd have future need, you can get decent 3D printers for relatively cheap these days. I've heard good things about the Monoprice Select Mini (~NZ$375 after shipping). The Monoprice Mini Delta is even cheaper (~NZ$325 after shipping) and I think supposed to also be decent, though when I was looking into 3D printers last year it was only just about to be released, so I don't know too much about that one. Monoprice have traditionally been pretty good about quality and price on their products.

u/smithincanton · 6 pointsr/homelab

They are fun and relatively cheap! You can find a smaller one for around $250 that would work great! Come visit us over at /r/3Dprinting for a ton more info.

u/Slyde01 · 1 pointr/MPSelectMiniOwners

this is the one im thinking of pulling the trigger on today. What do you think?

Worth it, or should i save some money and just woot it?

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07GYRQVYV/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=A2ALB3RMNIRLH8&psc=1

u/oceanman500 · 1 pointr/3Dprinting

If you want a beginning printer go with Monoprice select mini v2. It has a small printing bed but it has good quality and is easy to set up. I got mine from https://www.amazon.com/Monoprice-Select-Mini-Printer-Assembled/dp/B073ZLSMFT/ref=mp_s_a_1_1_sspa?keywords=monoprice+select+mini+3d+printer+v2&qid=1558146876&s=gateway&sprefix=monoprice+selec&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1 for $190 or you could get one off the official website.

u/Not_Jory · 1 pointr/3Dprinting

Personally, I love my Qidi X-pro. I ended up getting 2 because of how reliable and consistent it is. It's expensive for it being a mid-tier printer, but it's a HUGE step up from the da Vinci jr 1.0.

It's got a heated bed, dual extruder, minimumal setup/maintenance and a really sturdy casing.

A real QoL feature that has really become attached to is its ethernet capability, allowing you to print much more quickly over LAN opposing to loading your file to an sd card.

The only real downside I've come across is it's kinda a hassle to navigate the frame due to it's thickness, the print area isn't big (300mmx250mmx300mm I think?) and it's not a widely known printer like a prusa, so it doesn't have a big community.

I guarantee there are a lot better printers out there for cheaper than the Qidi X-Pro, but it's one that's held the test of time for me and I've had very little to no problems for me.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B076BLQWHY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_a.C2CbJRHJBHM

u/TheFlamingGit · 2 pointsr/3Dprinting

Ender 3

I took the fan case off and cleaned off all the pla that was on top and the sides of the silver brick. It is clean now, and the wiring looks good.

u/circuitbreaker · 4 pointsr/ifiwonthelottery

Comgrow Creality Ender 3 Pro 3D Printer with Removable Build Surface Plate and UL Certified Power Supply 220x220x250mm https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07GYRQVYV/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_GB21Db61MBXR2

Good luck and thank you!

u/Seikikai · 2 pointsr/3Dprinting

I'm Thinking About Purchasing A Monoprice Select V2 At Amazon At Black Friday/Cyber Monday But Don't Know In Wich One I Can Get The Best Deal So Want To Know What You Guys Think About That Based On Your Experiences In Previous Years. Thanks.

u/AlwaysSupport · 2 pointsr/3Dprinting

I bought a Monoprice Select Mini last week, and it's currently just under $200 (I could have saved $25 if I waited until today) and I've been pretty happy with it. The build area is a 120mm (4.7") cube, so should be fine for your small projects. It ships almost fully calibrated; all I needed to do was adjust the height of the build plate.

It can print via either USB or MicroSD (card included, but no adapter). The recommended slicer is Cura, a version of which comes on the MicroSD card or can be downloaded for free.

I've had a few problems, but I attribute most of them to my inexperience with settings and build surfaces rather than to the printer itself. My only issue with the printer is that it's controlled by a button/wheel combination that's awkward to use.

So long as the 120mm size isn't too small for your paintball projects, I'd recommend it. Though admittedly it's the only 3D printer I've used, so I don't know how it compares to others.

u/Krivvan · 2 pointsr/ffxiv

The one I got is the Anycubic Photon which from what I could figure is the cheapest functional one that doesn't have reliability issues like leakage (and trust me, the last thing you ever want is the resin leaking, the stuff is horrible if it ever gets anywhere it shouldn't be).

Unlike an FDM you also have to think about ventilation. I printed a 4-inch duct adapter for the printer and got a cheap inline duct fan just so I could vent all the fumes outside. But for what it's worth it has been a lot easier to maintain and get started than any FDM printer I've used, at the cost of more hassle with post-processing and cleaning.

u/JarenWardsWord · 1 pointr/DestinyTheGame

It was an Amazon prime day deal yesterday. Today this is the best deal I could find on this particular printer. There might be better deals on this or other printers later, sorry.
https://www.amazon.com/Official-Creality-3D-Printer-Source/dp/B07D218NX3/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?keywords=creality+3d+printer&psr=PDAY&qid=1563285900&s=prime-day&sr=1-3-catcorr

u/BishopsGhost · 0 pointsr/3Dprinting

For figures you’re going to want to get an SLA 3d printer. Something like this ANYCUBIC Photon UV LCD 3D Printer Assembled Innovation with 2.8'' Smart Touch Color Screen Off-line Print 4.53"(L) x 2.56"(W) x 6.1"(H) Printing Size https://www.amazon.com/dp/B078N2TSYS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_B3XKDb4GBGPPH
It makes super smooth prints and since you aren’t trying to build anything huge.

Can you design or model with any of the software out there?? That’s the key for making a new head for your legends, Mezco figs or whatever but I know a lot of people are doing it so maybe you know someone who can hook you up with files and some you can find online but if you want to make your own stuff you’ll need to learn. There’s a lot of tutorials on YouTube.

u/throwaway_for_keeps · 1 pointr/raspberry_pi

I got the Monoprice Maker Select from an Amazon Warehouse deal, so it's a little more if you're buying new.

There's also the Monoprice Select Mini, which is $220 new, but considerably smaller. You'd still be able to print small cases for a pi with it, though.

Both of these have been on various sites recently at big discounts, I think the Maker Select got down to $230 after a coupon from Jet.com

Stop on by /r/3dprinting for more help. But oh please god use the search function first. There are billions of "what printer should I buy" posts already.

u/hartk1213 · 1 pointr/woodworking

They are pretty amazing...check out /r/3dprinting you can get one for around $200 Ender 3 from Creality it's one of the best starter 3d printers around right now...huge community behind it and so many upgrades available...also check out www.thingverse.com and search woodworking

u/TheForrestFire · 1 pointr/3Dprinting

Wow, both the V1 and the V2 are out of stock on monoprice.com now. It looks like you can still get the Mini off of Amazon, however. Though for just $50 more you can get a refurbished Maker Select V2 off of Monoprice.