"Buy cheap, buy twice"... You might get lucky once in a while but this statement holds true more often than not... I will stick with my bullet proof Up Box and Up Mini 2 printers... Search youtube first of reviews on any printer you may want to buy...
Anet has been famous for shorting out and starting fires... The one you linked to is a kit and no offense, it's not for you @Nomad. To put it together a kit printer you need to know a lot about 3d printers... If you want a good reliable inexpensive beginner printer look at the Creality CR-10... It's mostly assembled, safe and easy to use... Now you need to learn the software (like Cura or Simplify 3d) in order to use it... My suggestion is to start doing A LOT of research before you buy...
Hello Patrick,
About two years ago I posted info on a printer I bought and built. Look it up when you get a chance. They are listed as kits, but are often a bunch of parts which need to be "fitted" together. All electrical wires and connections (MUST) need to be check to be sure they are properly crimped or soldered. Spare items will be needed as you learn to run it. ( nozzles maybe an extruder thermistor and heater)
I added a number of improvements over time and have a reliable machine. The modifications like, an aluminum extruder body, a glass plate for the bed and other changes are the way to improve operation.
I build stuff with Tinkercad and use Cura for my slicer and have good luck with both PLA and ABS. I built an enclosure out of foam board to retain the heat which eliminates warping of the ABS.
I probably added another $100.00 over the time I have had it, but still it is under $400.00 and I know the machine and can fix it.
I totally agree with Richard. RESEARCH what is out there before you buy anything.. Super cheap is just that. The quality equals the price. Also anything you look at needs at least a 200 x 200 bed size. Most stuff you build needs that bed.
It is, as Richard says, another thing to learn. Once you get the basics you need to experiment with settings to use for your machine.
If you really want one, be sure to research all options, both kit and built machines
Contact me if you have any questions.
Similar to the one I use. Great price
there are more cheaper 3d printers on that site .
"Buy cheap, buy twice"... You might get lucky once in a while but this statement holds true more often than not... I will stick with my bullet proof Up Box and Up Mini 2 printers... Search youtube first of reviews on any printer you may want to buy...
RR
if you read the revieuws ,many people both one. but you have a point ,you get what you paid for .
how to bilt this printer.looking good.
Anet has been famous for shorting out and starting fires... The one you linked to is a kit and no offense, it's not for you @Nomad. To put it together a kit printer you need to know a lot about 3d printers... If you want a good reliable inexpensive beginner printer look at the Creality CR-10... It's mostly assembled, safe and easy to use... Now you need to learn the software (like Cura or Simplify 3d) in order to use it... My suggestion is to start doing A LOT of research before you buy...
RR
thanks for the warning.i dont like fires.
Hello Patrick, About two years ago I posted info on a printer I bought and built. Look it up when you get a chance. They are listed as kits, but are often a bunch of parts which need to be "fitted" together. All electrical wires and connections (MUST) need to be check to be sure they are properly crimped or soldered. Spare items will be needed as you learn to run it. ( nozzles maybe an extruder thermistor and heater) I added a number of improvements over time and have a reliable machine. The modifications like, an aluminum extruder body, a glass plate for the bed and other changes are the way to improve operation. I build stuff with Tinkercad and use Cura for my slicer and have good luck with both PLA and ABS. I built an enclosure out of foam board to retain the heat which eliminates warping of the ABS. I probably added another $100.00 over the time I have had it, but still it is under $400.00 and I know the machine and can fix it.
I totally agree with Richard. RESEARCH what is out there before you buy anything.. Super cheap is just that. The quality equals the price. Also anything you look at needs at least a 200 x 200 bed size. Most stuff you build needs that bed.
It is, as Richard says, another thing to learn. Once you get the basics you need to experiment with settings to use for your machine.
If you really want one, be sure to research all options, both kit and built machines Contact me if you have any questions.
Be Well, Ron