3d printer recomencations
- Thread starter Jdiep
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I scored an ender 5 pro from GameStop last black Friday for a steal, it's by no means the most advanced machine, and creality definitely has some issues to work out, but I like it. I have some previous experience with autocad, so I can model simple parts in fusion 360 and export them to my slicer. I haven't moved up to Cura yet.
Strongly suggest Bambu as well. Their out-of-the-box experience is amazing for beginners, you just pull it out and plug it in, no building/assembly required. They are also fantastic for automatically calibrating/bed levelling etc. which takes a whole lot of the learning curve off the table when you're just getting started, and their "Bambu Studio" software for slicing is very friendly and is well integrated with their printers.
I'm going to echo what's been said, if you want your hobby to be 3D printing and not 3D printers, Bambu Labs is one of the best. Learn about the different types of filaments and their uses first, if you plan to stick with basic PLA (which i wouldn't personally), something like the A1 fits the bill. However, as soon as you move to PETG and fancier stuff, i'd suggest an enclosed printer.
I print 90% with PETG. It's a generally more useful material than PLA - it has slight flexibility, and is much more chemical and UV resistant which makes it better suited to outdoor parts.
It is a bit more finicky to print with than PLA in terms of printer settings, but it's nowhere near the hassle of something like ABS which has fumes.
I have a stock P1P with no enclosure and I have zero issues printing PETG constantly.
One tip with petg: it likes to stick _real good_ to the bed once it's cool. Giving your bed a healthy wipe with windex between prints makes it come off easy. (Don't want to do this with PLA though, it might come loose during the print!)
It is a bit more finicky to print with than PLA in terms of printer settings, but it's nowhere near the hassle of something like ABS which has fumes.
I have a stock P1P with no enclosure and I have zero issues printing PETG constantly.
One tip with petg: it likes to stick _real good_ to the bed once it's cool. Giving your bed a healthy wipe with windex between prints makes it come off easy. (Don't want to do this with PLA though, it might come loose during the print!)
I just checked out 3dprintingcanada and gotta say not too impressed. I order all my filament from a place in Victoria BC called Matter3D. They have bulk discounts and their regular prices are significantly better. Not as good of a selection though.
I've done it 3 times, just trace the outline on paper and scan it or take a far-away photo with a ruler beside it. I get within .01" on the first try.
No need for an actual 3D scanner.
This buttstock, the white spacer, cheek riser, mag base, and muzzle are all 3D printed in PLA. I do not find PETG to be strong enough between the layers! I hope someone can prove me wrong about that.
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