Daddy presents for the kid.
Daddy presents for the kid.
Kinda
Kinda
Ender 3.
It seems starter like, and it is, with a few software adjustments and a few additional dollars it becomes quite the functional mid grade printer. You'll be into one @ mid grade printing levels for under 250$ with buying the new printer.
The newer models are even better than the 3 year old model I have. Which still works wonderfully BTW.
Ender 3.
It seems starter like, and it is, with a few software adjustments and a few additional dollars it becomes quite the functional mid grade printer. You'll be into one @ mid grade printing levels for under 250$ with buying the new printer.
The newer models are even better than the 3 year old model I have. Which still works wonderfully BTW.
This video is a great intro to printers. Min 3 to min 8 is important.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rkw4cVZ1A5Q
Resin Vs Filament is the 1st and most important choice.
If you are interested in 3d printing firearms, I can only say that the fellas that I see do that, use filament, I think it is stronger, but don't know.
I don't own a printer, and never used one, just enjoy watching content from those that do use them, so don't take my advise as gospel.
This video is a great intro to printers. Min 3 to min 8 is important.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rkw4cVZ1A5Q
Resin Vs Filament is the 1st and most important choice.
If you are interested in 3d printing firearms, I can only say that the fellas that I see do that, use filament, I think it is stronger, but don't know.
I don't own a printer, and never used one, just enjoy watching content from those that do use them, so don't take my advise as gospel.
Resin is a lot messier, and requires more equipment to finish/wash a print (isopropyl, buckets/tubs, respirator, gloves, brush, possibly a curing chamber) but it gives a much higher quality print.
Resin is a lot messier, and requires more equipment to finish/wash a print (isopropyl, buckets/tubs, respirator, gloves, brush, possibly a curing chamber) but it gives a much higher quality print.
its a much harder process to deal with for a beginner, who is likely to have a ton of failed prints.
its a much harder process to deal with for a beginner, who is likely to have a ton of failed prints.
I’m no printing guru, but the monoprice select v2 I bought for $220 has served me well. Build area is small at 4.5”3, but enough for bits I’ve wanted. Advertised as “works right out of the box” and it did. I see that model on sale for $170 now as looks like there’s a new model. I figure(d) learning curve of printing doesn’t need compounded with if you can put the fuckin thing together...
Edit: if your kid (and you) like imagining and designing stuff, buy one. I was filled with childlike joy and anticipation waiting for the first prints. Then revising designs feels like work... ha! But very good constructive time spent. Absolutely would reccomend; 170 ain’t bad..
I’m no printing guru, but the monoprice select v2 I bought for $220 has served me well. Build area is small at 4.5”^3, but enough for bits I’ve wanted. Advertised as “works right out of the box” and it did. I see that model on sale for $170 now as looks like there’s a new model. I figure(d) learning curve of printing doesn’t need compounded with if you can put the fuckin thing together...
Edit: if your kid (and you) like imagining and designing stuff, buy one. I was filled with childlike joy and anticipation waiting for the first prints. Then revising designs feels like work... ha! But very good constructive time spent. Absolutely would reccomend; 170 ain’t bad..
They really are a breeze to assemble.
Set aside an hour, while chatting with a family member and its done.
They really are a breeze to assemble.
Set aside an hour, while chatting with a family member and its done.
Some UPS locations have 3D printing services. How often does the kid design something in 3D and want to print it? And would a lego set help get that creativity an outlet? Have you looked at the cost of the UPS type places for one shot print jobs vs. owning a 3D printer?
Some UPS locations have 3D printing services. How often does the kid design something in 3D and want to print it? And would a lego set help get that creativity an outlet? Have you looked at the cost of the UPS type places for one shot print jobs vs. owning a 3D printer?
He’s just getting into the design aspect at school, I’d rather have one at home to dick with than use one at ups
He’s just getting into the design aspect at school, I’d rather have one at home to dick with than use one at ups
Under 500
Under 500
Are you comfortable, at all, with software dev/coding? The reason I'm asking is because there's a big gap in what's available. If so @beaudacious is spot on with creality products. If you're not then I'd highly recommend something from prusa3d but you'll be going well above your point.
The two main things that you want on a printer is auto bed leveling and heat control. The later is both heat dissipation and retention.
Are you comfortable, at all, with software dev/coding? The reason I'm asking is because there's a big gap in what's available. If so @beaudacious is spot on with creality products. If you're not then I'd highly recommend something from prusa3d but you'll be going well above your point.
The two main things that you want on a printer is auto bed leveling and heat control. The later is both heat dissipation and retention.
I’m not familiar with coding at all but it’s something I’d like to push my kid into figuring out. When in doubt there’s probably a video on YouTube on it
I’m not familiar with coding at all but it’s something I’d like to push my kid into figuring out. When in doubt there’s probably a video on YouTube on it
This thread does make me want to get off my ass and finish my wall so i can reassemble my printing station and print some shit!
This thread does make me want to get off my ass and finish my wall so i can reassemble my printing station and print some shit!
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