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Need some printer recommendations (sh.itjust.works)
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So I've decided to get "back" into 3d printing. I was getting into it in 2012 and I started assembling a kit, but then life happened and I never had enough time or room to complete it.

However, now I'm in a much better place (both literally and figuratively), so I've decided to dive back in. However, last time around it seemed that almost everything was some variant of Prusa, and I think I want to go in a less DYI direction this time.

  • Once calibrated, doesn't need much fidgeting or maintenance.
  • More or less prefabricated. Some assembly is fine, but I don't want to sit there an dremmel a hobbled bolt again, or build a power supply.
  • I prefer one of those enclosed printers, as it will be in a location with minimal climate control.
  • Must not rely on any software that does not run on linux
  • I'm not too worried about printing speed. Print quality matters more to me.
  • Preferably one that is fixable if it breaks.
  • Single filament is fine.
  • Don't need wifi

Any suggestions?

Oh, and I still have a spool of ABS around here somewhere.. Is this still a reasonable material choice? Any other materials worth considering if I prefer the prints to be durable and not brittle?

This is where I could list a budget or preferred price range, but purchasing power parity and exchange rates probably complicates this, so let's just say "reasonably priced"

UPDATE: I ordered a Prusa Core One. I went for the kit, as I will hopefully better understand how I can fix it later after assembly. I threw in a spool of PETG as well, as I'm curious about the material.

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[–] zorflieg@lemmy.world 1 points 2 days ago

I had an XYZ back then. It worked overall but was frustrating to use. I also got "back" into it and bought a second hand creality ender 3 V2 in a tent. It works effortlessly every time and I was pleased. Can't do tpu because bodum can't do tpu but it is reliable. Then my friend bought a Bambu and another friend bought an anycubic and I was mind blown about how far they've come. Speed and reliability and colour change reliability. Crazy. I think the modern machines are worth the extra money.