3DPrinting
3DPrinting is a place where makers of all skill levels and walks of life can learn about and discuss 3D printing and development of 3D printed parts and devices.
The r/functionalprint community is now located at: !functionalprint@kbin.social or !functionalprint@fedia.io
There are CAD communities available at: !cad@lemmy.world or !freecad@lemmy.ml
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Thank you, but I have two friends who have printers collecting dust, so I think I will go for the lower cost option and see how it goes.
They are most likely collecting dust because they're cheap crap. It's like buying a $200 "mountain bike" from Walmart to try it out. Sorry, but you can't buy a mountain bike for $200, there's nothing to try out.
Your cheapest option is to buy Ender 3 S1 and upgrade it with SonicPad.
Thats the best option Id say. Frustrations and failed prints are kinda normal for beginners on even more expensive printers. It will help you decide what to buy more than any comment here. I agree with aux, they are probably cheap crap, but dont expect much more from a new ender. Cheap printers are thinkering machines for people that like to sink some time and money in a hoby. But with knowledge and experience (and some $$) any printer can produce quality prints