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RE: What 3D Printer for Me? Weigh in on the Best 3D Printer for Under $1500 New or Used
Prusa i3 are a good model as they follow the reprap schematics and are technically open source generally beds are 200 mm by 200 mm so that falls 50 mm under your 10inch requirement but the bed size is technically modifiable also keep in mind that the prusas are a hobby printer so in some cases will require some learning, as far as the body is concerned i would recommend staying away from any body made from plexiglass as it is brittle and will crack and isnt very sturdy, i recommend either lasyer cut wood body or aluminium.
Thank you for the info, I like the Prusa I think the mj3 or something like that model. Also looking at the Lulzbot taz 5 or 6 but they are hard to find at that price, seems like people are buying the used ones. Wondering if a clone is an option? Thank you again!
If your willing to build it then buying the parts is a ton cheaper.
Yes definitely, I can build it from a kit or from a maker forum, plus I would learn alot from the process. Is there a good model to build? I heard some about the reprap and that the lulzbot is built from it...
Depth prevents me from replying on out previous chain but replying here, all parts are essentially interchangeable you just need to configure your firmware which is fairly straight forward. I am glad I am was able to help out man :) Lemme know how it goes, would love to see your first prints ++ once you get the thing.
Here is a wanhoa i3 fully assembled https://www.3dprintersonlinestore.com/3d-printers/professional-prusa-i3-wanhao I would just want to swap out the head for a bowden extruder and this would likely do nicely.
Wow that thing is really cool and I like the price! Can you use a diff printhead like from the Lulzbot? I will research the Bowden head as well, thanks alot! > Edit: Checked out the Wanhao i3 plus looks amazing for the dough! I think you found me a 3D printer! Looks like they upgrade from version to version to make it more robust, they change things out per the user base requests, pretty good cust serv. Thanks again! Let me know if any other insight...