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3d printer recommendations (lemmy.ca)

submitted 19 hours ago* (last edited 19 hours ago) by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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I'm just getting into 3d printing and I'm looking for some recommendations. My budget is $400 and I've narrowed it down to the sv06+ or the Ender-3 V3. I like that the print size is bigger on the sv06+ but all reviews point to the Ender, do you guys have any recommendations for me?

Also maybe the bambu a1? Or a1 mini? I don't like that the firmware isn't open source though.

I'm OK tinkering but just want some insight.

Thanks!

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[–] [email protected] 3 points 18 hours ago* (last edited 18 hours ago) (17 children)

I know this isn't on your list, but someone recommended the Elegoo Neptune 3 Pro here and I love it. Apparently the 4 Pro is faster, which would be a bonus. Here is why I love it, but might take it off your list.

I was a total noob and I had no issues except that I had to buy a longer cord to connect it to my computer.
It's really sturdy
The software was easy to pick up. The software does seem to be open source that they've modified. Super powerful though and fixes so many issues that others have said they've had. I've imported all kinds of problematic blender models and they printed fine.

I don't know anything about what you're looking at, but good luck with whatever you choose.

Edit: I forgot to add, make sure you get filament ahead of time. It didn't ship with my order and they give you very little to start with.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 18 hours ago* (last edited 16 hours ago) (9 children)

If you get the 4 pro, keep in mind it has auto bed leveling but if its uneven beyond the ability of the software it doesn't have bed screws. I've had to shim mine with foil to make it level Edit: I'm dumb i have the 3 pro sorry ;-;

[–] [email protected] 3 points 17 hours ago (1 children)

The Neptune 4 and 4 Pro and 4 Max etc all have bed screws.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 16 hours ago* (last edited 16 hours ago) (2 children)

Weird, my neptune 4 pro just has metal spacers and no bed screws. Maybe they fixed it in a later release.