picoApr 25, 2024

Best options for entry level 3D printing available these days?

https://sh.itjust.works/post/18372434

Best options for entry level 3D printing available these days? - sh.itjust.works

I’ve had access to a roommate’s 3D printer, but they’ll be moving away soon :( Wondering if people have takes on machines that are considered entry level today but may have evolved handy features since, well, when you were an entry level user. If this isn’t the right place for this please be nice I’m sorry

Show threadKillerTofuApr 26, 2024
I think it would be better to say what your budget is since entry level is subjective.
Show threadDave
Doesn’t entry level basically mean “what’s the cheapest you can get, while still being worth getting”?
Apr 26, 2024 at 12:33amWeb
Show threadSamiApr 26, 2024
Depends, some people see it as what is the most accessible (eg. Prusa) while others want affordability (eg. Ender 3 and clones) and most want a mix of both.
Show threadmrcleanupApr 26, 2024
The Bambu printers are also great “entry level” as they work so well with a lot of features right out of the box. They aren’t cheap though.
Show threadEmilieEvansApr 27, 2024

There isn’t THE entry-level:

20x20cm Desktop FFF under $200

50x50cm desktop FFF $500

Toolchanger: roughly $1k

entry level plastic SLS: $10k

metal SLS: $50k

nano/micro structure 3d-printer: contact us

Show threadHewlettHackardApr 27, 2024

Well, that’s the key… “still being worth getting”. The $100 special Ender 3 at monoprice probably isn’t worth getting for many people because of the frustration involved.

And so in reality the best answer for the question depends on each individual’s time-money tradeoffs.