Anyone recommend a 3D printer?

[Meldrew]

Hi.

 

As part of a new build, the spec includes a 3D printer. Can anyone recommend one these days? I'm a bit out of date in what's good/bad.

 

Thanks in advance,

 

Meldrew

[Arthur]

Price range? (unless the budget is unlimited )

[Meldrew]

The spec includes a budget of £1,500.

[JOrdan01070]

Have a look at the Prusa I3

[glen_j]

I'd suggest multiple cheaper ones rather than just one expensive one otherwise there will be long queues waiting for prints to finish.

[noelmm]

I would agree with Jordan, the Prusa I3 look like really good printers and when you become familiar with it you should easily be able to replace any parts that may fail over time (heater cartridges etc.).

[SamanthaD]

I'd agree on multiple (at least 2) so you'll always have one while the other one is away being repaired.....

[Reverend_Dan]

Just bought and Ender3 for myself as my first 3d printer £154 and shipped from Germany https://www.aliexpress.com/store/product/Global-Ender-3-Creality-3D-printer-V-slot-prusa-I3-Kit-Resume-Power-Failure-Printer-3D/2846085_32858931045.html?spm=2114.12010608.0.0.58fe62ed6lCORT (just gone up a couple of quid today). Reviews its getting are decent.

[Oaktech]

Prusa for just working OOB.

 

I'm a kit printer kinda guy because I like to fiddle. My 3D printer makes parts for itself!

[IrritableTech]

Prusa for just working OOB.

I'm a kit printer kinda guy because I like to fiddle. My 3D printer makes parts for itself!

 

Building my i3 clone from a kit was pure joy. I almost took it a part to do it all over again.