what budget 3d printer would you suggest for a beginner? (lemm.ee)

submitted 9 months ago by QuietStorm@lemm.ee to c/3dprinting@lemmy.world

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so im a teen with not alot of money but i want to get into 3d printing, another community suggested the ender 3 original. it looks like a solid printer but who know im a noob after all. my budget is around 100$ or less. im looking into making mini figures and painting them or whatever nerdy thing i find. i know the budget is tight but im hoping there is something, also im debating on buying a used 3d printer because they seem cheaper.

also any tips for a noob would be great like what makes said model good or bad compared to other models and such.

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[-] Gumus@lemmy.world 11 points 9 months ago

Amazing summary by Angus of Maker's Muse (imo one of the best 3D printing channels): https://youtu.be/k4Cc_3G4mpc

Stock Ender 3 is a hassle that can be so frustrating you'd drop the hobby altogether. If you want to get it as a platform for tinkering and modding, then go ahead. If you want it as a tool, get something reliable. Even investing a little bit more upfront might save you more in the long run. A broken cheap printer doesn't make any money after all.

And one more note: if you want to focus on minis and want a decent quality, FDM might not be the best choice.

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