(Part 2) Reddit mentions: The best 3d printers

Thank you Thank you in advance! I so appreciate all the advice.

Budget is $1850

-USA- Georgia

-I am comfortable with building the printer, never soddered before but otherwise comfy with electronics.

-I would like to print pieces for home improvement/repair. Organization items for inside house as well as the garage (ie powertool battery storage brackets. I would like to print large items as well for ryobi yard equipment repairs. Speed of printing without sacrificing quality would be a nice. Print toys/models for my kids. I would like to use filament that is as strong as possible.

-I don’t have a lot of room with access to ventilation. My shop/garage isn’t climate controlled and gets super hott So I would have to move printer inside so an enclosure would be nice to deal with fumes and I also have two small curious children to protect them from burns. A quiet printer would be nice as well.

I was looking at the Qidi Tech X-max... the reviews appear sterling.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07JBXVCWG/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_c_api_i_1ijiDbFW0V584

A couple of friends recommended the Pursa Mk3 or the Ender 5.

I don’t have a lot of time to tinker /troubleshoot a machine so reliability and ease of use is at a premium.

Sincerely thanks for all your time.

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.

>What is your price range?

I'd prefer around $200, but will go up to $300 as a max.
>What do you intend to do with the printer?

Small figures and plane/boat models.
>Are you interested in assembling a kit or would you prefer to purchase an assembled printer?

I'd be fine with either, but the kits seem to usually be cheaper.
>Did you read this FAQ?

Yes I did.

I haven't 3D printed before, so this'll be a first-time experience for me. I was looking for something in the $200-300 range that's reliable enough that it won't easily break down and has a decent amount of customers online who might be able to help me. I would ideally like a printer that can print smaller, finer details and has a larger printing area (7x7x7 inches or larger).


I've been looking at some printers that seem like they might be pretty good, but a lot seem like they are probably cheap knockoffs (I'm fine with a knockoff as long as it works). I'll list them here to see if anyone thinks they're good ideas, but feel free to let me know of any others.


The ones that I thought looked good were:

Anet A8, ALUNAR M505 - It says "CNC" in the name... Does that mean it's subractive? I might not like it if it is.


Some others:

MicroMake C1, HICTOP 1 or HICTOP 2 (I can't find specific printer names), Wanhau Duplicator i3 V2, TEVO Tarantula

I also have a coworker who said he'd sell me a da Vinci 1.0 AiO for $100, but I'm a bit wary of buying. It has a good size, but the prints I've seen online don't look too good to me, and I've read that you need to buy specific filaments that are more expensive.

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".

I'm looking for my first printer, something that is relatively quick to assemble, not because of inexperience with electronics, but lack of time at home with wife and kids and work.

My budget is around $400-450 USD. Primarily would be using this to be building prototypes of products for a company I'm looking to start. A majority of these prints would be likely be molded and cast.

PLA is probably going to be more than adequate for some of the parts, but for others I may want to be using ABS. One or two ideas may require flexible filament. The range of sizes may be anywhere from 1/2" square to one that might be 5-8" tall by 4-6" wide and deep, nothing massive, but I don't think a Tiny version would be best for me. (Also, I have 3 young boys, so you can bet they'll want me to be printing toys for them as well...)

I'd like a printer that can spit out prints that need very little post-processing, and can practically go from bed to mold box. For one product, it will be really hard to sand, since the clips will be really tiny.

I've been doing research, reading and watching reviews, scouring this sub and I feel overwhelmed and lost. At first, I was looking at a $200-ish printer (something like the JGAURORA), and adding some mods to bring it up to a decent level.

Then I saw the CR-10S and that looked like a winner, until I read about boycotting Creality (I know it was a firmware issue, but don't understand all the details). Yesterday I read that Creality is possibly in the good graces again? I have to admit I'm confused. I like the V-Slot construction with dual lead screws, and perhaps the ability to swap out V-slot to make it bigger, if needed (is that do-able, or would I need to purchase the larger versions to get that capability?).

After trying to wade my way through all of the choices, which seemed to almost all have something wrong with them, I thought about just biting the bullet and overspending to get the Prusa Mk3, but I don't really have that kind of cash without it becoming an issue down the line. So ideally, I'd like to keep it to sub-$500.

I'd be setting this up in my little lab in my unfinished basement. There isn't a whole lot of heat down there during the upper midwest winter months, but it's not freezing either. The summers don't heat up the basement either, so it's a relatively stable environment. I'm going in with the understanding that I'll need to build an enclosure of some sort to contain the heat, or perhaps add some more if required. IKEA to the rescue).

Can the good folks here help me out???

Hey everyone,

Not sure if this is the right place to post this or not but, here it goes. I'm brand new to the 3D printing and I'm looking to buy the Ender 5. My question is doing research I found two versions of the Ender 5 on Amazon and I'm not sure if one is better than the other or if they are just the complete same printer.

Version 1: Official creality Ender 5 3D Printer New Upgrade 2019 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07SFSQZBV/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_9OiqDbVTAJKYJ

Version 2: Comgrow Creality 3D Ender 5 3D Printer with Resume Printing Function and Brand Power Supply https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07KQ2MTGM/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_APiqDb07J0EWD

If they are different which one should I buy? The one that states it released this year or previous year?

Also, follow-up questions, doing more research on the Ender 5 it looks like people are buying the silent motherboard, is the motherboard worth it and if so, is it worth to replace right away or wait? Also, for the heat bed (Sorry if I'm messing up naming conventions, brand new to all of this) is it better to just get a glass bed to replace the magnetic bed to negate warping?

I plan on buying the Ender 5 in the next week or two and want to have everything necessary to be set for a while. Also, any tips or suggestions is greatly appreciated!

Thank you in advance I really appreciate it!

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

It's a Creality printer, its just being sold through a company called HICTOP. I'm sure it's fine no matter where you get it from, but mine worked really well right out of the box. https://www.amazon.com/HICTOP-Creality-Printer-Filament-300x300x400mm/dp/B074QLQSQV/ref=sr_1_2_sspa?ie=UTF8&qid=1542812784&sr=8-2-spons&keywords=creality+cr-10s+hictop&psc=1

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I do recommend looking into upgrading the firmware to Marlin 1.1.9 sometime down the road though so you can ensure you have thermal runaway protection enabled. It can be a little tricky at times, but this community is incredibly helpful as is r/3Dprinting and r/FixMyPrint. Good luck with the new printer! I love my CR-10S and post prints from it on Reddit from time to time.

I was in the same position around three months ago.... Previous to purchasing my first 3d printer, I was exposed to the world of 3D printing through my school's 3D printing lab. Due to my exposure to higher end printers ($3,500 +), previous to buying my own cheapish 3D printer, I was able to have a sense as to what a good, ok, and bad print looks and feels like. After doing some reserch on some higher and lower end 3d printer kits, I quickly learned that when it comes to purchasing a 3D printer, you can only buy a printer with 2 out of these three qualities: economical, large build volume, high quality. I decided that I wanted a printer with a largish 3d printing volume that was on the economical side (less than $450). When I made this decision I understood that I since I was getting an economical 3D printer with a largish build plate I was sacrificing not having a quality 3D printer.
I ended up purchasing a Prusa clone; the "Hictop Prusa i3" to be exact. Price: $319. https://www.amazon.com/Arrival-HICTOP-Filament-Self-assembly-Printing/dp/B01ERDWSFU/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1483904107&sr=8-1-spons&keywords=hictop+prusa+i3&psc=1

After buying the printer, I told myself that worst case scenario I'd easily be able to get rid of it (and make a small profit) by selling it on "Craigslist" or "Let Go" for a slightly higher price than what I bought it for since I would've sold the printer pre-assembled. (The assembly process is actually not that hard at all... Took me less than 5 hours)
After the printer kit arrived, I spent a few hours a day over a weekend building it. After two days, and some youtube help, the printer was up and running near flawlessly. To my surprise, I was getting incredible prints on both PLA and ABS(the printer has a hot bed). After about a week of printing and tuning the printer (which is not hard at all), I was getting better prints than what my school's top printer was producing. All in all, I am now extremely satisfied with my purchase. I understand that I don't have the best 3D printer on the market, but I know that I have a printer that is worth a lot more than what I paid for it. (With some DIY upgrades like a printing enclosure you can step up the build quality even more.)
Looking back, the only thing I would have maybe done differently would have been spending like $30 more and buying the aluminum version. I doubt that the quality would be any better than the acrylic version I have, but it would've been easier and less scary to build/ carry around. (the acrylic frame can break if you way over tighten a part during the assembly process). Also, if you end up buying this printer, or another clone like it, I would strongly suggest buying it off a trusted website like Amazon. The seller of my printer was extremely responsive and sent me a few parts I thought were slightly damaged (but still totally still usable).

Right-o, sorry about that. It's a Prusa I3 Mk8 I believe and I've been using 1.75mm PLA with it. I have the bed set at 60C, the extruder at 220C. I was having some problems with prints not sticking to the base before, but that bed temperature seems to work. The motors were also skipping and "stepping" the prints before, but I tightened up the belts which took care of that. The printer will shudder a bit when filling in skinny bits, but for the outside layer it seems to be perfectly smooth to me. The extruder has two fans attached to it, one with a heat sink above the nozzle where the feed motor is and another blowing air across the nozzle itself. I'll update if I think of any more information.

Oops, I just realized the text for my post didn't work. Basically, when printing one of the 4 faces (along the x axis) ends up rougher than the other 3. I'm not sure what would be causing it because the face directly opposite of it is nice and smooth like the two on the y-axis. I would think if it was a problem with belts, the motor, etc. that I would see the same effect on the opposite side as well. I've tried different speeds with it to mitigate the issue, but I end up with a similar pattern no matter the speed setting. I also saw it with a different filament (although also PLA) that came with the printer originally. Any help or suggestions you can provide would be awesome, thanks!


Printer:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01ERDWSFU/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Filament:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00ZBGDR1W/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

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/

The "usual" entry-level printer is the Printrbot Simple Metal as it's simple, durable, and it works pretty well. You'll have issues printing parts that have a small footprint though, because the base that you're printing to moves.

Great ones are going to be more comparable to MakerBots, but with open-source components, like The Solidoodle Apprentice. I don't recommend actually getting a MakerBot because their service is set up for Corporate-customers, even though their target audience is consumers. Also, their hardware is nothing ground-breaking, it's all about their software.

The one I'm going to get next (unless something better comes out between now and then) will be the Solidoodle Workbench. It's a 12" cube printing area, and dual printing heads (either multi-color printing, or what I'll use it for - break-away support material)

Most printers will claim "0.1mm layer thickness", but printing that thin depends on the rigidity of the machine - realistically printing at .25mm yields a "good enough" finish that I almost never print finer than that. 0.25mm layer thickness is pretty easy to achieve with most 3D printers.

Country of Residence: United States

Budget: Under $200-1000

Kit/Construction: I don't mind building. I've worked in IT for 23 years and have put plenty of things together. That said, I don't want to spend more than 8 hours building, and I want to make sure any kit would be easy to put together and get level. I don't want to spend hours trying to figure out why my first printer isn't working right after being built.

Experience: None. First Printer.

Plans For The Printer: Printing replacements for household parts. Printing phone cases in TPU. Printing figures (my niece and nephew love the Meeseeks for example). Printing pots for small plants. When I get good at fine tuning prints, I plan to print RC cars / RC planes.

Size Requirements/Environment: Other than pots for plants, most of what I will be printing is small, so 250mm in height should be fine. 220mm in width should be fine. It will be placed on my desk next to my PC.


Other Information:
I'm honestly torn between the Ender 3, Ender 3 Pro (not sure which Ender would be best honestly), and the Prusa MK3s. The Prusa is FAR more expensive, but by all of the reviews I've looked at, once you have it built, it is stupid simple to use, can print with pretty much any filament type, are incredibly reliable, and they stand the test of time. I've seen a few videos of Ender 3 fires, which have me worried but I read the Pro comes with a true UL power supply which should have fixed that. Below is the pros and cons I've seen and read of each. Some might be incorrect and if they are please correct me.

Prusa Pros:

• Open Source, not sure if the Ender 3 and it's various versions are.
  
• Higher quality parts.
  
• Much Quieter
  
• Can print with more filament types
  
  Prusa Cons:
  
  
• Very expensive
  
• Takes a long time to build (I've read it's about 8 hours).
  
• More Stringing than the Ender
  
  Ender Pros:
  
  
• Costs 1/4 that of a build Prusa and 1/3 that of a Prusa Kit.
  
• Assembly takes around an hour by what I've read versus 6-8 hours for the Prusa.
  
• Less stringing than the Prusa
  
  Ender Cons:
  
  
• No auto leveling.
  
• On a flat table some of them have some wobble according to a few reviews.
  
• Power Loss Recovery isn't as good.
  
• Less sensors in general.
  
  So... in a shortened form... The Ender is way cheaper. The printouts using PLA look great on both the Ender and Prusa. But... there is no question that the Prusa has better parts. I'm a buy it for life kind of guy. I don't mind spending money on something that I know will last. But the cost difference being so drastic has me wondering.
  
  What do you all think? Is there a third option I should be looking into? Which would be best for my use case? Also, Amazon has a TON of listed of Ender 3 and I'm not sure which seller is really Creality. For example, there is a sell called Creality, and a seller called Creality 3D. They have listings for the various models, but are priced differently.
  

Printrbot Simple 2014 3D Printer Kit, PLA Filament, 1.75mm Ubis Hot End, 4" x 4" x 4" Build Volume Printrbot http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00HLSR0O8/ref=cm_sw_r_udp_awd_83nMub124XYMY

This is the updated version of what I have but I'm not sure why it jumped in price.

You should look for one that is inexpensive, from an established company like Printrbot, and if possible built it yourself. I don't know about other printers but mine will break on occasion and it's awesome to know exactly what to fix.

The printer also has a great online community that can offer some help for getting started but for the most part I've had to figure stuff out on my own. For this reason feel free to message me problems if you end up getting one because I was stuck on a very simple problem for two days.

I wish I could provide a better link but right now it looks like most models are above $400. Personally I would shop around a lot before choosing your printer.

If you want mostly clear parts for under $500 your best bet might be a resin printer (sla), however you should look into the pros and cons of those here safety first (+ intro) if thats for you in your price range I would recomend the Anycubic Photon if you decide that is for you great if you wand an fff/fdm printer depending how big you want to print I recommend the Creality cr-10 if you need a large print size, if not the Anycubic I3 Mega is a better printer, but slightly smaller, last to get very clear prints (if you get a plastic printer) watch this video about clear printing or if that seams like to much work it may be worthwile to invest in the PolyMaker Polysher as well as their transparent plastic, sorry if I rambled feel free do message me with questions concerns or if you need other reccomendations

Edit: sorry about not having a link for the photon I tried to put one and the post got removed for spam

What I did may not be the "best" way to get into 3d printing, but it worked well for me.

Before the MK2 came out I was looking for a cheap Prusa clone, but had been warned about the plastic builds so I ended up getting this machine https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01CNP3CUO/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

It's a bit more expensive than the ultra cheap chinese printers, but it actually worked really well. I learned a lot building it, but I eventually decided I wanted to try something more advanced, so I started building a D-Bot.

I used this printer to print all the D-Bot pieces in PETG, and then recycled the electronics from this printer (which are good quality, and seem to be on par with what you'd order from china anyway) saving me a ton of money building the D-Bot, as the majority of the cost is electronics and extrusion. With this I mainly only had to pay for extrusion and hardware.

Kind of a round about way of getting into it, but it worked well for me :)

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

I have the malyan m150 its a clone of the monoprice maker select v2 ,which is a clone of the wanhao duplicator i3 , got it off hobby king during their black Friday weekend for $160 , it's normally $300 but it's on sale right now for $232 still great deal, but if you want a printer that you build from a kit that has good reviews check out this one the folgertech prusa i3 2020 it's $269 and is a great first printer also if you have any more questions let me know or head over to /r/3dprinting for more information

When it was time for my 2nd printer (my first is an old Printrbot Simple Metal) I was planning to get an Ender 3 pro. Then I found out about the 5, watched a bunch of videos and read a bunch of reviews, and decided to go with the 5.
I don't know that it's that much better than a 3 since I cannot compare them, but based on all the reviews, it is more rigid and a bit better built than the 3. I have zero complaints with the build quality of the machine.

My thought was, if I get the 3 pro I'll probably regret not getting the 5. If I get the 5 I won't regret not getting the 3.
If you can can spare the extra $100 (or maybe less now) then get the 5 and be happy.


Mine has been pretty much perfect out of the box. There is only one thing that I could not live with, and that is the plastic extruder. I upgraded to the aluminum one.
I also added TL smoohters, Capricorn bowden tube, and a glass bed. I would not necessarily recommend the upgrades right away unless you are not happy with the performance of the stock machine. Over time you'll gather enough knowledge to decide if you will benefit from upgrades.


I ordered this one from Amazon: https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B07KQ2MTGM

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!

I would HIGHLY recommend the $350 Printrbot Simple. (http://printrbot.com/shop/printrbot-simple/) It's the one I use and have had a lot of fun with it. It's a kit, so you build it yourself. Took me 4 hours on a Saturday, and my family was floored when I showed it to them, and started printing the next day. You can print up to about 4 inches tall, wide and long. Here is a pic of some of my recent creations :) http://imgur.com/JFM6QHx

amazon reviews: http://www.amazon.com/Printrbot-Simple-Printer-Filament-1-75mm/dp/B00HLSR0O8

Hi everyone! Looking into purchasing my first 3D printer. My budget is 400 but I could push it up to 500 if there was something much better. I’m located in the USA and I’m fairly adept at assembling things. I don’t have soldering skills but I was able to follow instructions and build my own pc. I’ll be primarily using it for printing wargamming terrain and because of that I need a print area of at least 6x6. Based on my searching I found this guy.
https://www.amazon.com/Anycubic-3D-171-Upgraded-PRINTER-Heated/dp/B074NZPHJ5
Thanks for the help everyone!

Haha! It's from ebay, so it's just a clone, like this one. Though I think mine is HICTOP or something? The build wasn't that bad probably 4 hours to get it built and leveled, the quality of prints I find to be superb for the cost. For slicing I primarily use cura and slic3r depending on the model. I mainly compare with other prints shown on thingiverse and as far as FDM printers go it seems to be nearly on par with printers that cost 5x as much.

Really I'd just look through my makes to get a feel for what it can do. All the black things I printed with PETG, everything else is a mix of PLA / ABS.

I would check out /r/3dprinting for more info :)

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

Not OP, but I have the same moments of "damn, I wish I had a 3D printer".

Most recently, I was wanting to build mounting brackets to attach taillights to my kids' bikes. I've also been wanting to improve on a previous project, which was converting the reflectors on my wife's trike to functioning brake lights.

I've also wanted to build an iPod dock into my car dashboard, replace battery compartment covers, replace worn Roomba gears, and lots of other stuff.

I've got a Da Vinci on my wish list right now, because it appears to be a pretty turn-key system, and it prints in ABS and PLA. The reviews aren't entirely positive, though, so I'm still researching alternatives.

i was randomly looking around for printers out of curiosity and stumbled across this on amazon, thought it looked pretty SWEET with good amazon reviews

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01CNP3CUO?psc=1

problem with most printers is they don't seem to have as robust a community as monoprice does (they seem to have a pretty hoppin facebook group and stuff) so it's harder to recommend (people don't talk about it / recommend it often, they've heard monoprice is the way to go, vicious cycle 8))

edit looked for reviews done by non amazonians, there might be a video or two on youtube but iono finding info on kits is pretty hard

Need advice!

Hello all. I want to pick up a 3D printer for the family (kids use them in school, and I at work). Is the ender 5 ended 5
A good deal at $279 lightning deal? Does it offer any more advantage over the Ender 3 pro for $159 at woot right now?

Thank you in advance!

Actually i'm probably going to make an exoskeleton next. This hasn't been done before like the exoskeleton has (although still just prototyping except for a few models) so I thought I'd start with this.
I have also wanted a robot arm forever like this so it's fun as hell to work on!

I'm probably going to get a Printrbot Simple for starters. It'll take some calibration but that's ok. I like the idea of a kit and all that. That's part of the fun with this project anyway, learning as I go.

I will take a look at it. Do you have info on maintenance? I would love to learn more about this, I have not done any to my QIDI. I'm thinking about selling it too. 2k might be too high for me... but I was looking at the QIDI Max

• https://www.amazon.com/Large-Intelligent-Industrial-Grade-Printer/dp/B07JBXVCWG/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1541157051&sr=8-1&keywords=qidi+max
  
  , which is about $1400, and looks very good. So you have the original prusa mk3?

thank you all for your input! i ended up picking this up on prime day, i hope its a good choice, any input would be fantastic:

https://www.amazon.com/Creality-Upgraded-Ender-3X-Tempered-Printing/dp/B07GDJTVXJ/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=luxnwatts+ender+3&qid=1563280332&s=gateway&sr=8-3

i got some white filament 1kg for the testing, i figured it would be the best for painting vs black. i appreciate everyones input and thank you, sorry if i copy and paste but i wanted to let everyone know with the same sentiment.

Yes, endstops are limit switches. The MPCNC X and Y axis have two motors each. You need dual (two) endstops for each axis for a total of four limit switches (X1, X2, Y1, and Y2). When ordering the Rambo, V1 will preflash them for you. Dual endstops require a different firmware than the series/non-endstop version. You can just order whatever and reflash it as needed yourself, but at the beginning you'll be plenty busy with other things so preflashed helps. I bought the series kit then a month or so later ordered the dual endstop wiring kit and printed off the limit switch mount and belt endstop attachments. Then I flashed my board for the dual endstops.

https://www.v1engineering.com/auto-square-dual-endstops/

For a Z-probe I built this using a .1mm feeler guage (actually .104mm since it wasn't a metric kit).

https://www.v1engineering.com/forum/topic/z-probe-using-feeler-gauge/

They sell similar things on Amazon, but there isn't much to it for it to work. The dual wiring kit will come with a cable you can run to the router to connect the Z-probe or you can use your own directly to the board's Zmin port. The Z-probe can be used with or without endstops and I'd recommend at least doing this with either kit. In your Repetier Host settings you add a bit of gcode to do the probing. The software has like 5 user customizable commands. I won't bog you down with the gcode, but most of it is on the V1 pages.

If I was to do it over I would at least add the dual wiring kit to my order since it is only $12 and just start with the basic series kit with the 6A power supply and Rambo. Then I would do very minimal cable management and go ahead and install the limit switch mounts on each axis. These mounts will work with either config and I had to disassemble each one to move to dual endstops. You can print the belt mounted stops, but no need to install them.

https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2847042

I had my cables managed using his suggest "tape measure trick" and had to undo it and redo it again. I've grown to hate the trick and still haven't managed it back to how neat it was.

This is my setup:

https://www.reddit.com/r/mpcnc/comments/cbx20t/finished_2x2x3_mpcnc_enclosure/

Learning the 3D printing was simple. Amazon has the Ender 3 ready with Prime. I just followed a couple YouTube setup videos that helped get everything running and square from the start. The practice parts were simple printer upgrades then I started on the MPCNC parts. If you have a Raspberry Pi then you can put OctoPrint on it and manage your prints remotely instead of using the SD card. I bought this Ender 3X so I'd have the glass bed. It is $10 cheaper now than when I bought it.

https://www.amazon.com/Creality-Upgraded-Ender-3X-Tempered-Printing/dp/B07GDJTVXJ

Got a CR-10 for 367. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06XSF5MGT/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_5PUfAbE0KNYEH

I already have a CR-10 and I couldn't pass it up at this price. I installed a PEI sheet and did the bed leveling mod. This is by far my best 3D printer. (I won't name names, but some cost 8x the CR-10) Print quality is just amazing and it's been very reliable so far.

I would consider some type of bed mod a must. Hairspray on glass is just so getto. I consistently print 12" x 12" plates on my CR-10 and never had a corner lift. (Using PEI). You don't have to worry about oversizing your first layer or any of that BS.

Printrbot Simple metal, fully assembled with auto leveling attachment. $599 with free shipping. I have one where I work. With just a little config file tweaking, it works great

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00IYC60IM?ie=UTF8&at=&force-full-site=1&ref_=aw_bottom_links

Wow, the detail is great! How tall is it?

Was it printed from this Photon, or another model?

Thank you for all the suggestions.

I've seen that there is a Wanhao Duplicator i3 Plus - if you pay an extra bit of cash you get a glass bed (not sure if that is what I want?). details here: https://www.technologyoutlet.co.uk/products/wanhao-duplicator-i3-plus-3d-printer?variant=18803862277

In addition to the Wanhao -> https://www.amazon.co.uk/Wanhao-i3-V2-printer-Technologyoutlet/dp/B01CGB8LA6 I've seen this one online, it comes with a heated bed and very good instructions (according to reviews). Does anyone have any experience? http://ooznest.co.uk/Prusa-i3-Kit

I'm torn as to which to buy =)

I am very interested in a build log! I just purchased this kit :

"[New Arrival] HICTOP Filament Monitor Desktop 3D Printer Kits Reprap Prusa I3 MK8 DIY Self-assembly Printing size 10.6" x 8.3" x 7.7" https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01ERDWSFU/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_aFrLxb63N8RYF"

I don't know if I should return it and get the auto leveling version. I just received the package today and I am super eager to start the build, but I don't know if I made the right choice for the kit. I emailed tech support to see if they offer any self leveling equipment that I could integrate.

What do you think?

So I would suggest getting a 3D printer. I just dove head 1st into it about 45 days ago. I chose to go with a resin printer. Link below.

https://www.amazon.com/EPAX-Printer-Screen-Off-line-Printing/dp/B07L2GDBMN/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIwOb32qm84wIVStbACh1JOQ-QEAAYASAAEgJjjPD_BwE&hvadid=323739693264&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=9025457&hvnetw=g&hvpos=1t1&hvqmt=e&hvrand=12158976294239573321&hvtargid=kwd-666260690555&hydadcr=19239_9578100&keywords=epax+x1&qid=1563379294&s=gateway&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1

The learning curve is not difficult at all. Don't let it scare you away. Here are a few of the things I've printed so far.

https://www.pinterest.com/marks3514/3d-prints/

I have printed a lot more than just that as well. Feel free to ask questions. You can DM as well.

Alright so I'm set on buying the ender 3 printer, and I see on amazon there's this offer right now, is luxnwatts considered a reliable reseller?

Also should I bother waiting for prime day to see if there's a sale? I don't overly expect any big sales but I'm curious for other opinions.

Finally, what are your recommended brands of filament for the Ender 3, or what are some characteristics that you look at when buying?

EDIT: Looking now I also see the 3X for sale, is the glass plate worth the extra few dollars?

It looks to be the Hictop Aluminum, either the standard or "High Accuracy" model with auto leveling. Easiest way to tell is to check if there's a green sensor at the same height as the nozzle on the back plate with the pillow blocks for the bearings. They're notable for having a somewhat oblong build volume, with a bed that's a decent bit longer than the de facto standard 200mm on one end, providing a significant boost to the size of models it's capable of printing. They're not exactly known for being reliable, though, so if it was in a dumpster, it may very well be for a major fault. Of course it could also just be because someone got frustrated working with a printer, which isn't exactly an unknown phenomenon. Either way, it has a lot of parts compatible with most other printers, so if it doesn't work outright, it's still got a lot of useful components that can be put to good use elsewhere.

You probably know it but many people are not aware that the Wanhao Duplicator i3 and Monoprice Maker Select are the same printer and therefore are perfomance wise the same (the Maker Select is a rebranded Duplicator i3).

Be aware that at least Wanhao is selling an updated version 2.1

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Wanhao-i3-V2-1-printer-Technologyoutlet/dp/B01CGB8LA6/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1501079649&sr=8-3&keywords=wanhao+i3



Concerning the Wanhao Duplicator i3 PLUS and the standard Duplicator i3 there are only three major differences:

1. The PLUS is running on 24V. Wich does mean that your melzi board will handle your heatbed current without burning (the Duplicator i3 is known for the hotbed connector burning out [wich can be easily fixed by an additional external mosfet]).
   
   
   
2. A touch screen with an enhanced user Interface.
   
   
   
3. And obviously an overall smaller footprint.
   
   
   Besides these mentioned differences both printer are the same and printing perfomance is identical.
   
   EDIT: spelling and grammar
   
   
   

Photon for $340 https://www.amazon.com/ANYCUBIC-Assembled-Innovation-Off-line-Printing/dp/B07D6H83VS

Photon S for $390 https://www.amazon.com/ANYCUBIC-Printer-Sensitive-Quietly-Off-line/dp/B07RY6NSL8/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?keywords=anycubic+photon+s&qid=1564090869&s=industrial&sr=1-1-spons&psc=1

Elegoo Mars for $250 https://www.amazon.com/ELEGOO-Photocuring-Printer-Off-line-Printing/dp/B07K33DCNW/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_pb_opt?ie=UTF8

I will concede that the Mars is currently unavailable because they keep selling like hotcakes. LITERALLY when I sent my last message, there were 2 available for $250, and now they're sold out again. But they sell on Amazon "Sold By: Elegoo, Fulfilled by: Amazon" for $250.

yup! not the greatest reviews, but at that price it still looks like a good deal, we ordered one for my dad who's about to retire in February.

Looks like it has gone up $20 in the past few weeks

anycubic site

[amazon link](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/B07TVW9HGH/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_pzfRDb2X4EQPC)

Sorry, some relevant info.
hictop i3
with a sheet of borosilicate glass on the bed.
I'm new to printing. (:
I've lowered the acceleration to 750. which helped with other things but not this problem.
ALSO, X and Y dimensions are not quite right. the Z dimension is perfect. My goal is to print a z-probe part first since this printer did not come with.

I don't have experience with that printer personally. However, from what I've read it seems like a decent machine. For about $100 less you can get an Ender 3, which is a good printer for the price and has a large community behind it. You could invest the difference purchasing upgrades (BLTouch sensor, magnetic build surface, etc...) and it would outweigh the i3 Mega significantly. If you spend a little more, you can get the CR-10 and increase your build volume.

I haven't owned an Anycubic before, so I have a bias towards Crealty's products. Alternatively, Powerspec is another brand that has similar printers. If you live near a Microcenter, it's likely that they'll have that brand on display. The one near me renovated an entire section of the store to dedicate it to 3D Printing.

I would recommend contacting amazon through amazon chat and asking for a replacement as the item is defective. They will likely have you order another and send the first back. I got mine on amazon though mine it is a hictop version. Here is the link https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B074QLQSQV/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Also I would recommend this as well as the microsd card slot on the control box isnt the greatest and is going to be alot more expensive(time or money or both) to replace than this 8 dollar cable. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01D9JIUU0/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 You will need a microsd to sd card adapter for it though. I just find handling a sd card much easier than using the micro sd.

Ok cool I also found this one. Don't know if it's any good though https://www.amazon.com/Creality-3D-Printer-Magnetic-Sticker220/dp/B07JWJQKN6/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?keywords=ender+3+pro&qid=1572888112&sr=8-3

I bought a chinese a8 from amazon:

https://www.amazon.com/Alunar-Desktop-Printer-Accuracy-Assembly/dp/B018XJ3E02/ref=lp_13689668011_1_1?srs=13689668011&ie=UTF8&qid=1467353588&sr=8-1

This looks like the same model. It took about 8 hours to build. After several prints (about 15 total hours of printing) the power supply died - it was easily replaced for 20 dollars. The print quality is actually very good although it seems to have a problem with stringing (despite extensive tweaking). Oh, and I needed to 3d print some belt tensioners to improve the print quality.

All in all, lots of fun and surprising well-made for the price. But don't buy it unless you're willing to mess around with it.

It's also in stock and shipping via Amazon Prime right now - there's a few reviews already.

Awaiting to see if you can bypass the cartridge or not. 7.8" x 7.8" x 7.8", heated bed, auto leveling, nice enclosure, etc is a pretty good deal for $499. Too bad they had to implement the filament cartridge. I'd otherwise be ordering one in a heartbeat I think.

Nice find though! Congrats!

I might go with this Ender 3 Pro for $219, but I'm still weighing my (many) Amazon options. https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B07JWJQKN6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_dZfxDbJPTW0E8?sa-no-redirect=1

Right now I'm looking at possibly getting a 3D printer, and these are the 2 I'm looking at.


Anycubic Upgraded Full Metal I3 Mega 3D PRINTER with Ultra Base Heated and 3.5" Touch Screen


And


FlashForge Finder 3D Printers with Cloud, Wi-Fi, USB cable and Flash drive connectivity


Which of these two is best?


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What size are you looking to print?


The Creality Ender is a great printer for $229 and does ~8"x8"x8".
https://www.amazon.com/Creality-economic-printing-function-220x220x250mm/dp/B07CGMN3XF/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1542326209&sr=8-4&keywords=creality+ender

EPAX X1 UV LCD Resin 3D Printer with 3.5 inch Touch Screen, Build Volume 115mm (L)65mm (W)155mm (H) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07L2GDBMN/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_X7dZDbSKEPKR2

Pretty sure its asked on this one

I've heard great things about the Anycubic Photon resin printer

Splurge a little extra and get and Ender 3 Pro. Higher quality power supply better Y axis rail and magnetic removable bed.

Currently available on Amazon for $250. Also easier to return if you have problems.

https://www.amazon.com/Printer-220x220x250mm-Certified-Meanwell-Magnetic/dp/B07JWJQKN6/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1543533034&sr=8-4&keywords=Ender+3+pro

I was recommended these printers by a friend, do you know of any issues with it. We do have experience building a CNC machine before.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B018XJ3E02/
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B018GZBC3Y/

Why would you buy this when you can get a fully enclosed ABS printer with larger print area for just $499.00

www.amazon.com/dp/B00H7VEU0G/ref=cm_sw_r_udp_awd_062ktb185BR16

If they offered this as a kit for $300~ $350 it would make a lot more since.

And yes the XYZ uses proprietary print cartridges, but leave them in the printer and feed in a spool like you can do on the 3D Systems printers.

The XYZprinting Da Vinci form amazon is probably your best bet.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00H7VEU0G?cache=6fe83597e495305d43d73736bafe7b8d&pi=AC_SX110_SY165_QL70&qid=1414253482&sr=8-5#ref=mp_s_a_1_5

The only downside is that it uses filament cartridges which give you less filament at a higher cost. Unless you get one of these.

http://wctek.com/xyz/

FYI the CR-10s on lightning sale. Not many left.

Edit: sold out.

Now that I have a CR-10s what do? Any mods I should make my first priority? I seen the print bed heating takes time. Is that boostable with better power supply or separate power ?

thanks, i think thats my to choice right now!!!


BTW it is this one right:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Wanhao-i3-V2-printer-Technologyoutlet/dp/B01CGB8LA6/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1466012437&sr=8-2&keywords=wanhao+3d+printer

I really recommend.

the Da Vinci 1.0
http://www.amazon.com/XYZprinting-Da-Vinci-1-0-Printer/dp/B00H7VEU0G/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1397587069&sr=8-2&keywords=xyz+printing

its 500.00 and it's my first 3d printer and works perfect out of the box. I have hacked mine to use other filament so I dont have to use xyz filament anymore

I hear ya. People on this sub recommend Comgrow for their customer service. I’m pretty sure all the printers come from the same factory and I wouldn’t worry buying from Amazon. This is a decent deal.

Woot has them every so often as well. I can’t remember the exact price but I think the pro goes down to around $200. Who knows when it’ll pop up again though.

https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B06XSF5MGT/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

This Amazon listing is the Prusa printer I bought. Like I said, everything prints great, but I have to recalibrate every print.

this will cover most of the grunt work. As far as how to get a printer you can find a list of good ones from the link in the sidebar. I recommend the metal version of the printrbot simple.

It's got a reasonable build volume (6"x6"x6") and can automatically level it's own bed- this will save you a huge amount of time and frustration.

I got mine off Amazon for under $200 from Luxnwatt. They have it on sale right now for a decent price, with prime shipping. I didn't have to connect them at all, so I can't speak to their support.

Your best bet is this printer on Amazon $350 and good reviews.

Trust me that this is actually a decent start.

The cheapest 'source yourself' printer I've seen yet is the SmartRap. I'll print all parts myself, but the motors, hotend, electronics, screws, rods and other bits still add up to at LEAST $250.

Did you pay $229 for the Ender 3 on Amazon? I ask because I did the same thing today then realized the Ender 3 Pro (newer version with better power supply & minor improvements) is just $249:

https://www.amazon.com/Printer-220x220x250mm-Certified-Meanwell-Magnetic/dp/B07JWJQKN6/

https://www.amazon.com/Anet-A8-Included-Filament-Printer/dp/B01N5D2ZIB

buy this print out upgrades from here

https://www.thingiverse.com/search?q=anet+a8&dwh=315ba91167b959e

print out the upgrades again (theyll be more precise the second and third time around)

youve started with a cheap printer and turned it into a pretty decent printer for a very reasonable price.

Looks like the HICTOP Prusa i3, just over $300. Prints plastic in 3D shapes. However, as with all 3D printers, it requires a lot of troubleshooting and calibrating.

Don't buy off Gearbest, ever. Try AliExpress or if you're really worried go for Amazon

As far as Amazon goes, I recommend this one from HICTOP https://www.amazon.com/HICTOP-Creality-Printer-Aluminum-300x300x400mm/dp/B06XSF5MGT/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1505501413&sr=8-3&keywords=creality+cr-10

Or if you want slightly slower shipping and 100% guaranteed from Creality, heres this one: https://www.amazon.com/Creality-CR-10-3D-Aluminum-High-precisio/dp/B0716C9RZG/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1505501413&sr=8-4&keywords=creality+cr-10

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Only question I have is, I'm pretty sold on a CR-10 printer but is there any real difference by buying a different brand? Such as a HICTOP brand via a Creality when they look EXACTLY the same down to the color? Maybe aside from customer service are the machines exactly the same?

[Creality]
(https://www.amazon.com/Creality-CR-10-3D-Aluminum-High-precisio/dp/B072C5QHPQ/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1501956978&sr=8-5&keywords=CR-10+3D+Printer)

[HICTOP]
(https://www.amazon.com/HICTOP-CR-10-Printer-Aluminum-300x300x400mm/dp/B06XSF5MGT/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_product_top?ie=UTF8)

$500 on amazon. ;)

http://www.amazon.com/XYZprinting-Da-Vinci-1-0-Printer/dp/B00H7VEU0G

Dude buy this and try to tell me you didn't enjoy the hell out of it

3D printer

Nice 3D printer


3D pen

Thinking about getting one of these.
https://www.amazon.com/Alunar-Desktop-Printer-Accuracy-Assembly/dp/B018XJ3E02?ie=UTF8&psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=ox_sc_act_title_1&smid=A1LA0O3C8DE64U][/url]

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01N2B5WY8/ref=s9_acsd_al_bw_c_x_4_w

But I keep seeing the Anet A8 popup and that it is unsafe. These seem pretty similar to that. Should I avoid these? I'm trying to find something around the price of these with a larger printing space.

Sourcing Wanhao and Monoprice products in Europe is quite expensive.

Do you guys have any feedback about that JGAURORA printer ?
Seems sturdy!

Link to amazon US: https://www.amazon.com/Printer-JGAURORA-Printers-Metal-Precision/dp/B01CNP3CUO/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1466561955&sr=8-1&keywords=JGAURORA+3D

sorry i commented the wrong price, it was on sale a few days ago but rose to 500. but if your still interested here is the link

I used an Anycubic Photon to print these, here's a link. They're a good price right now, I got mine for around $600 a while back. I've heard the Anycubic Photon S is not as good as the og Anycubic Photon.

https://www.amazon.com/ANYCUBIC-Assembled-Innovation-Off-line-Printing/dp/B07D6H83VS

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I also have a Flashforge Creator Pro that I use for larger scenery prints and dice towers.

Did you get the HICTOP version? I've been considering it since it is prime, and I have almost $400 in credit.

Looks as if amazon now has another Lightning Deal for the CR-10 for $367!

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06XSF5MGT/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_5PUfAbE0KNYEH

Have a look at the Da Vinci 1.0, preordering open on Amazon now, for a suggested price of $499.

> anycubic photon

So it turns out this one is on sale on amazon for 300 with an additional $30 off coupon. I just picked it up.

https://www.amazon.com/ANYCUBIC-Assembled-Innovation-Off-line-Printing/dp/B07D6H83VS#

https://smile.amazon.com/SainSmart-Creality-Ender-3-Printer-Printing/dp/B07DGV2L8Z/

$195 sainsmart non Amazon now,

https://smile.amazon.com/Creality-Economic-Printing-Function-220x220x250MM/dp/B07CGMN3XF/

$167 for the creality

You can find it here on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/ANYCUBIC-Assembled-Innovation-Off-line-Printing/dp/B07D6H83VS

It currently runs at $450. This is far cheaper than most printers out there, though the ENder 3 costs $200. It was cheaper than my Printrbot when I bought it four years ago and printed the majority of my minis with until these past few years. I used resin for a lot of my small ones throughout 2018 and this year. You can pull them off on a regular FDM printer though: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qDW7g3JOqLA&t=255s

Also resin is much more expensive than PLA. A bottle is $100 usually, and you can get maybe 50 minis out of it. A spool of PLA costs about $25 and you can get 300 minis out of it. So If you do go resin keep it to small showpiece pieces.

What about the Da Vinci? Version 1.0 is only 399 on amazon.
http://www.amazon.com/XYZprinting-Da-Vinci-1-0-Printer/dp/B00H7VEU0G

Duo is 649
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00LMBJKEI/ref=pd_lpo_sbs_dp_ss_2?pf_rd_p=1944687682&pf_rd_s=lpo-top-stripe-1&pf_rd_t=201&pf_rd_i=B00H7VEU0G&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=04Z353DM1D5393755W05

and the Aio is 799
http://www.amazon.com/XYZprinting-Vinci-All--Printer-Print/dp/B00OCG91IK/ref=sr_1_12?s=industrial&ie=UTF8&qid=1417646202&sr=1-12

I'm waiting for the next gen Aio suppose to have dual extruder plus scanner. Should be out some time beginning of next year. Only thing I don't like is the fact that the filament is proprietary but you can hack the cartridges, but it voids your warranty. Then again this is the maker world so who cares about warranty.

If you want to, there are plenty of ways to spruce up prints.

Having a well-tuned machine is the first step towards having presentable prints, though if you are ok with sanding, priming, and coating them you can get away with a less accurate machine. You can also try XTC-3D as an outercoat, it's specifically formulated for filling in layer lines, though it requires a fair bit of skill to apply well in my opinion.

With an accurate printer you can pick up matte filaments to hide the lines. Better yet though, print models with a smaller nozzle at a lower layer height. For instance, here's a keycap I printed with a .25mm nozzle at 50 micron layer height and no post-processing in a harsh light.

If that's still not good enough, you can always get a resin printer. They used to be crazy expensive but with the advent of DLP printers you can trade a tiny bit of accuracy for a much cheaper machine. here's a print off an Anycubic Photon, which costs $300 on Amazon right now, which is fucking bonkers

I just started a couple months ago and I have an Anet A8. Building it is a pain if you're by yourself but not impossible, and super cheap for what you get. They're also fairly popular for creators on Thingiverse and other print-ready model download sites.

https://www.amazon.com/Anet-A8-Included-Filament-Printer/dp/B01N5D2ZIB/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1525890666&sr=8-3&keywords=anet+a8

Non-Mobile Link for people on computers.

This one?

It's the HICTOP Prusa i3

[New Arrival] HICTOP Filament Monitor Desktop 3D Printer Kits Reprap Prusa I3 MK8 DIY Self-assembly Printing size 10.6" x 8.3" x 7.0" https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01ERDWSFU/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apap_WVQQojJZMjL8X

Upcoming lightning deals in Central Time
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Jgaurora at 7:25am

dobot printer 8:05 am

another ender 3 at 8:35 am <-----------------------------------


Tiertime 4:40pm


If looking at upcoming lightning deals look under scientific and industrial category.

Here’s the one I got. With $30 coupon. But from manufacturer not from a reseller.

Creality Ender 3 Pro 3D Printer Magnetic Hot Bed Sticker220 x 220 x 250mm DC 24V https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07JWJQKN6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_Rvf6Cb89DMJ52

> XYZPrinters Da Vinci 1.0

http://www.amazon.com/XYZprinting-Da-Vinci-1-0-Printer/dp/B00H7VEU0G

yep... zoomed in on what he was printing and googled it... maybe this one..

https://www.amazon.com/JGAURORA-Printer-Printers-Assembly-filament/dp/B01CNP3CUO

not with that attutude

What about this Anycubic:

Anycubic Upgraded Full Metal I3 Mega 3D PRINTER with Ultra Base Heated and 3.5" Touch Screen https://www.amazon.com/dp/B074NZPHJ5/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_kXnLBb1215F23

This one. It's little (relatively) and mighty!

Looks identical to a Hictop acrylic. 200x270mm build plate.

Edit: earlier version of this model.

Official Creality Ender 3 Pro DIY Printer with Removable Magnetic Bed 3D Printer https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07JWJQKN6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_dteZDbE6A9QP6

About $260. Here it is on Amazon.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01ERDWSFU/ref=yo_ii_img?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I believe so... this is what i have : https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01CNP3CUO/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o08_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

This is the replacement I used:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01I4ZQU88/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01ERDWSFU/ref=mp_s_a_1_7?qid=1463321527&sr=8-7&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=i3+3d+printer+kit&dpPl=1&dpID=51Usk0-9JVL&ref=plSrch

I'm thinking of getting this one. Is it any good. The specs and reviews looked good to me, but I'm kind of a noob in this sector

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00HLSR0O8?pc_redir=1395299178&robot_redir=1

The 2013 is no longer available, but the new one (better Extruder) is $349

I got mine through Amazon (currently $256 US).

There are some additional costs to be aware of though.

1. Resin (~$40): I'm using Elegoo Grey
   
2. 99% IPA (~$3) For cleaning prints
   
3. UV Light (~$30) for curing
   
4. Gloves (~$10) It comes with some, but you'll be replacing those quickly
   
5. Ventilation (~$100) depending on where you're printing.
   
   It can add up if you're not careful. So plan for an additional $200.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B06XSF5MGT/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1517870807&sr=8-1&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=cr10&dpPl=1&dpID=51IBoIX-tHL&ref=plSrch

Unfortunately it's 500 now, not sure why.

I posted:

>a nationwide chain of hackerspaces will be proposed.

(nope, not yet, dammit, closest is techshop with california and michigan)

>3d printers will be for sale on amazon.com for under $500.00

(yup http://www.amazon.com/XYZprinting-Da-Vinci-1-0-Printer/dp/B00H7VEU0G/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1395948942&sr=8-1&keywords=3d+printer)

>A hundred million dollars will be pledged to a crowdsourced proposal, such as kickstarter.

(nope, order of magnitude wrong, pebble made ten million. https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/597507018/pebble-e-paper-watch-for-iphone-and-android?ref=most_funded unless you count the military and business crowdsourcing projects... I'm wrong.)

>simple encryption tools will be widely available as an app, allowing smart phones to communicate via wifi, without the capability of a third party listening in. This will cause madness.

(yup but not that common yet, even though there are several available, none of them are popular, and no madness I'm aware of.)

I was looking at this one... which appears to have a larger printer volume with the negative of having to build it yourself...

Aye that's a very big one.

Decent: https://www.amazon.com/ALUNAR-Desktop-Printer-Accuracy-Assembly/dp/B018XJ3E02 I've been running this guy for a year now with no complaints.

I've also seen an identical model through Walmart around 140$.

This one? "Item Under Review / This item is currently unavailable because customers have told us there may be something wrong with our inventory of the item, the way we are shipping it, or the way it's described here. (Thanks for the tip!) We're working to fix the problem as quickly as possible."

Do you have this one (or similar)? We just bought this one and calibrating it is a pain in the ass.

Has anyone purchased this specific listing from Amazon? CR-10S HICTOP Rebrand Or this one from eBay CR-10S4 I'm looking to get a CR-10S either 300x300 or the 500x500 model but don't want to buy from Gearbest because I heard they're very bad. Any recommendations? Also for the 500x500 is there a model that has a larger heat area (not 300x300)?

I am using an Hictop i3 Style 3D Printer Exact Printer for those who are interested

I am printing with Amazon Basics PETG

The problem is that no matter what setting I use my print always fails around this spot.

My temperatures are 235c 245c and 255c with no luck

My print Speeds are 60mm/s, 50mm/s, and 30mm/s

I am using Cura to create the slice.

The print almost feels random. Even with the same settings it might fail sooner or later and it always starts at the bed.

Edit here are some more pictures in better quality plus the other failed benchys https://imgur.com/a/OH7pT6r