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3DPrinting is a place where makers of all skill levels and walks of life can learn about and discuss 3D printing and development of 3D printed parts and devices.

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what budget 3d printer would you suggest for a beginner? (lemm.ee)

submitted 2 years ago by QuietStorm@lemm.ee to c/3dprinting@lemmy.world

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so im a teen with not alot of money but i want to get into 3d printing, another community suggested the ender 3 original. it looks like a solid printer but who know im a noob after all. my budget is around 100$ or less. im looking into making mini figures and painting them or whatever nerdy thing i find. i know the budget is tight but im hoping there is something, also im debating on buying a used 3d printer because they seem cheaper.

also any tips for a noob would be great like what makes said model good or bad compared to other models and such.

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[–] walden@sub.wetshaving.social 10 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago)

If you plan on printing small things, I'd recommend checking your library first. My library has one that's free to use, I just have to stay at the library while it's printing, and it has to be while that section of the library is open, which is usually 4 hours at a time.

I've seen other libraries that charge a small fee to print.

This way you can get your foot in the door to make sure you enjoy it, and by using their machine/software you can get a feel for what you might want in your own printer.