Maybe Santa could bring me one this year. Is everything computer based I assume and how difficult is that part to learn?ender 3 printer goes for $182 on ebay. more expensive on amazon prime due to easy return.
If cost is a concern, wait for eBay 15% off sale. they just had one yesterday, and usually occurs once a month, it applies to anything in your cart, so add a spool or two of filament while you can get the discount. So that $182 will become $155. That's how I got my ender 3.
you then shop around for filament. availability and price range varies, but one spool can go a long way once you get the hang of printing.
so you can get your feet wet for under $200. Us reefers blow away more money on more useless stuff than a 3D printer. So I say anyone can get into this.
difficulty? if your skill level is higher than plugging in an outlet and can follow instructions, then you can do it.
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doughboy
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if you know how to search, watch and follow instructions on youtube, then you can do it.
that's the nice thing with ender3 3, there are tons of info and help on how to use it.
try searching youtube. and see if you can follow.
even assembling ender3 has lots of youtube video.
the printed instructions makes complete sense after you watch a youtube video or two.
of course it goes without saying start simple then progress to more complex objects. don't try to make one that requires a mechanical engineering degree as your first project.
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crusso1993
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@drcole - If you PM me an email address, I'll send the files to you.
Edit; Oops... just noticed you are inquiring about production and are not a developer/printer yet.
I am pretty sure @dantimdad can help you out as I shared the feeder files with him.
dantimdad
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Don't blame me! LOL! Seriously, I am glad you are going this route.
I appreciate the Curve 7 stuff you posted.
I will get mine posted soon. I saw that you followed me there. Thanks!
dantimdad
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I believe the files are in the public domain now. I can't find them again though.
Contact anyone with a 3d printer and ask them to print them. Not sure how much they will ask. But it doesn't hurt.
dantimdad
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Get one! They are very inexpensive now and, if you find a mentor to help when you get stuck (NOT a facebook group!) they are a blast!
So many folks here helped me out, now I repay the favor a lot.
So many folks here helped me out, now I repay the favor a lot.
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saintsreturn
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You are getting the full blame/credit for this one [emoji23][emoji1787][emoji23][emoji1787]
I think it's the right move and we will see. Hope people play nice with it.
Glad you found it useful and you are welcome
doughboy
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sellers know people buy them in Nov-Jan time so they jack up the price. really jack up the price.
I highly doubt Santa will actually deliver one to you for free.
Anytime outside of those months is probably ok to buy.
price for these seem to go up over time.
dantimdad
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I have used 4 different ones now.
I would say plug and play ready and easy to use would be the dremel. But it's stupid expensive when the prusa is so much better.
If you are really wanting to learn, get an ender 3. Do yourself a favor get the creality. I have the sainsmart and creality and there is a difference.
I would say plug and play ready and easy to use would be the dremel. But it's stupid expensive when the prusa is so much better.
If you are really wanting to learn, get an ender 3. Do yourself a favor get the creality. I have the sainsmart and creality and there is a difference.
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saintsreturn
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So many options that carry so greatly by price point and assembly time. The prusa I3 assembled would get you going quick with little knowledge, but you will be in a point of learning when it's time to upgrade or replace something. The creality proS is amazing and offers great features for the price, but some assembly required. Other models have options from cheap and heavily assembly to not cheap at all but learning curve takes time later.
Creality or Prusa gets my vote hands down. We have both and will be buying more Prusas later.
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Came in yesterday and got it built last night. excited would be an understatement.
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