I built my first 3D printer (a Chinese Prusa clone) from a kit. The good thing is that you will always know where to look to fix it in the future. It is an invaluable experience.

@Mickey666Maus, is that you and your video? I know this is off subject but what video editor are you using and is it hard to get the fast forward motion? I've made quite a few videos and have struggled getting that effect. I'm using VSDC Video editor.

I really want to get into 3D printing and probably pop for a nicer one I'd have to put together for the reasons Perry_S mentioned. However fear of constant maintenance, adjustments and the learning curve scares me.

Nice Video thanks @Mickey666Maus.  For years I thought I just didn't have the patience or skill for 3D printing and now I am actually angry.  For years my definition of calibrating involved clamping on a hunk of glass with 4 bull dog clips and then adjusting 4 wing nuts using a business card jammed under the print head in a dozen different locations and you Prusa folks JUST HIT CALIBRATE AGGGHHHHH.

First print

Auto bed leveling was a game changer for me.

@DaveSchulpius I am using DaVinci Resolve 17, its free and one of the best Video Editing tools I ever touched! Don't get scared by the learning curve. Once you started printing, you will get hooked anyways... and maintenance is really marginal!!

https://www.blackmagicdesign.com/de/products/davinciresolve/

@Nink OMG that fresh printbed makes me instantly fall in love!!! love

Thanks @Mickey666Maus. I'll give it a try.

Resolve is all I use now...best editor.

Wow, I downloaded and Tried DaVinci Resolve 17. Wow, it's great. I picked up on how to use it right away (with the help of a youtube how to video).

Thanks!!!!!!!!