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I am interested in getting a 3D printer but I have no idea where to even started. Is there such thing as a multi-purpose printer? What’s a good source to read up on printers, software, filament?

I am thinking small replacements items like drawer guides, funnel for espresso machine, essentially little parts and pieces that break around the house and farm. Also maybe some device cases (including outdoor ones) etc.

Ideally I don’t want a closed system. I have a Cricut for 10 years or so and I hate being locked into the app so much. Unless there is a really, really good reason.

Edited to add: Thank you all! What an amazing community!

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[–] PostnataleAbtreibung@lemmy.world 3 points 5 days ago (1 children)

Well, depends a bit on your budget. I would say the bambu P2S excels in all of your scenarios. However, the anycubic cobra S1 is actually the best deal for the euro standing somewhere between the Vambu P1S and P2S. All of them come with their variant of Orca Slicer.

If you want to use more prototyping materials the Qidi Q2 comes into my mind as well, but only worth if you go far beyond abs.

[–] bowreality@lemmy.ca 1 points 5 days ago

Thanks I’ll look these up too! Budget I would say around C$1000. However if you recommend to start with a cheaper printer I am totally fine with that too lol