3D printers: A buyer's guide

Our vision is that all students engage in transformative learning experiences that spark their imagination and prepare them to thrive in learning and life.

Please visit our website for more information on this topic.

Hello Philip, I have had two 3D printers and my step Dad has one as well.

My first one was an earlier model Geeetech A10M and it was okay for the price. The mixing of two colors was an interesting feature as you could change the ratio of the two colors while it was printing to get some interesting effects. It is definitely on the low end of what is available though.

Goto thingyfy to know more.

My second and current printer is a Prusa i3 MK3S+ and I have added the Multi Material Upgrade (MMU3) so I can now print in up to five colors. It&#;s been a really nice printer for me but it is a little old, the MK4 is out now. The MK4 has better electronics and is faster because it has &#;input shaping&#; which is something some newer printers have. It compensates for vibrations and allows faster print speeds as a result. I think Prusa is a nice brand.

My step Dad recently got a Bambu Lab P1S, with the AMS(4 colors), and it seems like a really nice printer. It has a lot of features that make it easier for those that are new to printing IMHO. It has &#;input shaping&#; and is much faster than my Prusa. Bambu Lab also has their own slicing software, based on PrusaSlicer, that is nicely integrated into the whole printing process. They have their own model site called MakerWorld and you can easily open models from there right into BambuStudio, the slicer. The ecosystem has cloud integration, print from the cloud, view your printer anywhere you have internet access etc. It seems really nice to me but I have not used it directly, just seen it in use. So I think they are a nice brand trying to make 3D printer accessible to the masses, not just for geeks.

I recommend All3DP as a good place to learn. They have a new buyers guide that might be useful to you.

Are you interested in learning more about 3D Printing Services? Contact us today to secure an expert consultation!