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[KBant]

I wanted to get into 3D printing because I love DIY projects such as designing formicaria.

 

To all those who have 3D printers, or want to get 3D printers, lets talk!

 

What 3D printer do you have? and/or what 3D printer would you eventually like to have? (be realistic)

 

Thank you!

[KBant]

was looking at some on amazon. and these caught my eye

 

https://www.amazon.c...L70_&dpSrc=srch

 

https://www.amazon.c...L70_&dpSrc=srch

 

https://www.amazon.c...ords=3d printer

 

https://www.amazon.c...3d+printer&th=1

Edited by KBant, February 12 2018 - 7:55 PM.

[ZllGGY]

i actually am messing around with tinkercad right now developing my own formicarium and am looking into buying a printer this summer

[noebl1]

If I was going to do it all over again I'd consider this:

https://shop.prusa3d...i3-mk3-kit.html

 

Well known brand that has a LOT of reviews.

[ZllGGY]

If I was going to do it all over again I'd consider this:

https://shop.prusa3d...i3-mk3-kit.html

 

Well known brand that has a LOT of reviews.

that definitely does look nice

[Kevin]

I don't mean to double post, but I figured this thread would also be appropriate to post in.

 

As I said, "Loops, Drew, and I all have CR-10's now. I can vouch for it in everything - massive build volume, inexpensive price, huge community behind it, extremely simple setup, quality... everything you really need."

The Creality 3D CR-10 comes in several different versions, but the original is the most practical in my opinion. There's the regular one, the mini (which is more expensive than the bigger one, haha), and the extra large S4 (500mmx500mm). The CR-10 is plenty big for anything you will need to print, and the quality of the prints are incredible for the relatively low price. There are several "brands" of the CR-10. HICTOP manufactures the CR-10 and hands them over to Creality to be packaged and sold. HICTOP also sells the printer, and the only difference is that instead of having a "Creality" sticker on the electric box it says "HICTOP" and the bootup logo is different. The injection-molded parts are all branded Creality. I've also seen other brands of CR-10's and I am not sure if they are knockoff or the same situation as Creality/HICTOP.

 

 

Creality:

https://us.banggood....6RoCv6MQAvD_BwE

 

https://us.gearbest..../pp_441281.html

 

HICTOP:

https://www.amazon.c...L70_&dpSrc=srch

[Bracchymyrmex]

If I was going to do it all over again I'd consider this:

https://shop.prusa3d...i3-mk3-kit.html

 

Well known brand that has a LOT of reviews.

 Probably the best on the market for its price (my opinion don't freak out).

 

If your price range is between $2,000-$4,000 then I'd go with an Atom or Formlabs printer. Very good print quality on both machines. The only downside is with the Formlab printer, the resin needs to be thoroughly washed before ants are housed in it.

[Mettcollsuss]

I use the Lulzbot Taz 6. It works pretty well.

[Del]

I have a Tronxy p802ma which I believe is another Prusia i3 clone.

 

It requires a bit of tinkering to get right, but once you get there it is really nice. For AUD $170 I can't complain

[noebl1]

Saw this today for the CR10 people for an inexpensive enclosure to better print ABS:

 

I've been following Joel for awhile on his channel.

[noebl1]

One more thing I meant to post earlier for people looking to increase efficiency of their heated beds.  This without a doubt is the best insulation I have found:

https://www.ebay.com...FsAAOSwOdpXxu4t

 

It's Aerogel based, and I got the 5mm thick piece (before I realized they now sell 10mm thick pieces).  My 12x12" MIC6 bed with a 24v ~300w heater heats in ~3mins to 60C.  It holds the temperature really well, and even just the 5mm insulation is just warm to the touch.  Pretty impressive stuff.

[drtrmiller]

One more thing I meant to post earlier for people looking to increase efficiency of their heated beds.  This without a doubt is the best insulation I have found:

https://www.ebay.com...FsAAOSwOdpXxu4t

 

It's Aerogel based, and I got the 5mm thick piece (before I realized they now sell 10mm thick pieces).  My 12x12" MIC6 bed with a 24v ~300w heater heats in ~3mins to 60C.  It holds the temperature really well, and even just the 5mm insulation is just warm to the touch.  Pretty impressive stuff.

 

I have some of that exact material from when I was designing a mini charcoal grill.