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3D printer for cheap beginners? Answered

         I am a person that is cheap. I want a 3d printer assembled or kit that is cheap, reliable, and that doesn't print high quality (it coul print high quality, but for $'s sake it doesn't have to). Any info helps, but remember, i'm a nube, so don't criticize please. 
 

                                                                                                                                                                                                   thanx,
                                                                                                                                                                                                      theboygenius
I forgot too mention, >$350 if possible

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caitlinsdad

6 years ago

You'll have to pay for the full guide but read the quick reviews on each of the printers.
http://blog.makezine.com/volume/make-ultimate-guide-to-3d-printing/
The printerbot jr may be the cheapest. With that goes the more building, setup, troubleshooting, tweaking that you need to do and speed/output size limitations. The printing material adds to cost and having a dedicated PC to control the printer.  It's true, if you have to ask about the price, you probably can't afford it.

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theboygenius

6 years ago

thank you, i wasn't looking at it like that
im a serious nube

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Kiteman

6 years ago

Two good pieces of advice I got recently were Don't buy a 3d printer until you need a 3d printer and Don't buy a 3d printer until you can use a 3d printer.

Don't buy one just because you think they are cool. They are cool, but if you do not use them properly, they're just an expensive, ugly, desk-top dust-trap.

Learn how to use 3d modelling software - if you can't work that, you can't work the printer. Think about what you will use it for, and how often - if you're only going to print something once or twice a month, then using an online service makes much more sense.