3D printer recommendation

[ck24]

What everyone using for 3D printer? What are some things you with you got or mistakes you learned. Looking to get one here soon.
Thanks

 

[ReefEco]

Hey there, I looked at the Ender 3 and Prusa, and but ended up going with a Sidewinder Artillery because it has a larger bed, and comes with a direct extruder already. I've been pretty happy with it, but it is my first printer, so others with more experience might chime in with a more informed opinion. It has been really useful for creating little items for my 900g build - probably already paid for itself...

 

[ck24]

Hey there, I looked at the Ender 3 and Prusa, and but ended up going with a Sidewinder Artillery because it has a larger bed, and comes with a direct extruder already. I've been pretty happy with it, but it is my first printer, so others with more experience might chime in with a more informed opinion. It has been really useful for creating little items for my 900g build - probably already paid for itself...

Yeah that’s my thought have a bunch of ideas already. Been looking at the Ender 5. Thanks for the input.

 

[Projects with Sam]

I like this YouTube Channel for reviews. He is thorough and seems to know what he is talking about.

 

[Bepis]

I use a lulzbot and it works great!

 

[tpirovol]

Bed leveler for whatever your get!

 

[Projects with Sam]

Hey there!
I am Mark Daniel. A printer expert and a technician I have 10 years of experience in this field. I have many 3D printers in my collection. But the Epson Atrtisan 1430 3D printer is very fast, secure, reliable, and economical. I suggest for you. go to printerflash for more information. Thanks.

Hi Mark! I hope you didn’t go to the trouble of making an account here just to say that… please, post a build thread! I’d like to see you tank!

oh! And welcome!

 

[ReefEco]

Hey there!
I am Mark Daniel. A printer expert and a technician I have 10 years of experience in this field. I have many 3D printers in my collection. But the Epson Atrtisan 1430 3D printer is very fast, secure, reliable, and economical. I suggest for you. go to printerflash for more information. Thanks.

Is the Epson Atrtisan 1430 even a 3D printer?

 

[MadDog2229]

I have 3 3D Printers and a laser cutter. For an entry-level printer, I cannot recommend the Ender 3 S1 Pro. It's amazing. I had the predecessor the Ender 3 Pro, and this is much better. If you're interested I can go into detail about why, but I love it, and everyone I've recommended it to, has loved it as well.
If you're looking for something bigger, I'd recommend the Tronxy CoreXY Printer. I've printed a full-sized Mandalorian helmet on this one without having to cut it up for bed size.
If you're looking for super detail, def go look at a Resin 3d printer, though if you're going to use that for a reef tank, be careful. These have chemicals that may or may not be reef safe. I haven't checked to see if anything there would leech into the tank.

 

[Stang67]

I have 3 3D Printers and a laser cutter. For an entry-level printer, I cannot recommend the Ender 3 S1 Pro. It's amazing. I had the predecessor the Ender 3 Pro, and this is much better. If you're interested I can go into detail about why, but I love it, and everyone I've recommended it to, has loved it as well.
If you're looking for something bigger, I'd recommend the Tronxy CoreXY Printer. I've printed a full-sized Mandalorian helmet on this one without having to cut it up for bed size.
If you're looking for super detail, def go look at a Resin 3d printer, though if you're going to use that for a reef tank, be careful. These have chemicals that may or may not be reef safe. I haven't checked to see if anything there would leech into the tank.

What filiments can be used in a tank? going with the Ender 3 Pro on sale on Amazon. just want to be sure i get the right filiment for the tank.

 

[helmsreef]

Im using an Ender 3 V2 that I have modified with various upgrades, went direct drive with dual cool down fans. I used PETG to for any reef tank parts but uv can slowly break down PETG.

 

[MadDog2229]

Im using an Ender 3 V2 that I have modified with various upgrades, went direct drive with dual cool down fans. I used PETG to for any reef tank parts but uv can slowly break down PETG.

Yeah the upgrades are amazing! I did that on my first ender. The nice thing about the new one...is it has all of the upgrades, including the direct drive on it stock!

 

[MadDog2229]

What filiments can be used in a tank? going with the Ender 3 Pro on sale on Amazon. just want to be sure i get the right filiment for the tank.

PETG is great, wont break down as fast as say PLA. If it's a short term thing, PLA is a Plant based Bioplastic...

 

[Mattiejay6]

Prusa Mk3

 

[Malcontent]

Really, the only drawback with the Prusa is the long lead time.

 

[Mattiejay6]

Really, the only drawback with the Prusa is the long lead time.

That’s def true..

 

[neonreef3d]

don't waste your time or money on anything,,, Prusa is a go to for me... that is what I recommend; I print on a daily basis.

 

[Bada Bing]

I've been running the Sovol SV01 for a couple years now and with just a couple simple mods (mostly just an upgraded hotend) it's been a reliable workhorse. Sovol is making an SV01 Pro now that incorporates all of the typical mods/upgrades for about $350 on Amazon. Like you, I was completely new to 3D printing and just jumped in. It wasn't that painful Actually keep trying to convince myself that I don't need the new Sovol SV04 IDEX, duel head, dual color. And ya, PETG or ABS is suitable material, PLA won't last.

 

[KStatefan]

I have had good luck with my Prussa MK3 I purchased when they first came out

 

[The0wn4g3]

If you can afford it get the Prusa, you won't regret it.