About to pull the trigger on a 3D Printer

[Tuan’s Reef]

I'm looking at the PRUSA Mini . Looking for something in the mid-range that is beginner friendly. Good choice? any other recommendations?

 

[Tuan’s Reef]

I ordered the exact unit above and will update when the unit arrives. I have lots of plans for this device. Can't wait to make some needed reef gear.

 

[TJustice86]

I have no experience with the Mini, but if you're looking for beginner friendly that will print excellent almost out of the box, then Prusa is the way to go.

I have the MK3S+ and love it.

 

[Tuan’s Reef]

my choice was the Prusa mini or the Ender 3 S1 . While the Ender is bigger i opted for the Prusa due to the good reviews. Now I wait as the Prusa can only be ordered thru their website in the Czech Republic. Lead time is 2-3 weeks for the Mini. I should have it around Christmas

 

[Soren]

Prusa printers are excellent and easy for beginners. My brother has the i3 MK3S and it is a workhorse.
Hopefully the Mini+ is good for a while, though I would have recommended making the upgrade to the i3 MK3S since there is more build volume. This is the reason I am awaiting delivery on my pre-ordered Prusa XL: bigger build volume means less limitation on part sizes and available orientations of parts as well as ability to print more smaller parts at once. Granted, the XL is not cheap.

 

[Tuan’s Reef]

I do like the bigger build volume. This printer will be my learning machine before I go deeper . Very excited as I have lots of parts I want to print

 

[Soren]

I do like the bigger build volume. This printer will be my learning machine before I go deeper . Very excited as I have lots of parts I want to print

My backlog of parts to print is already longer than I may ever get printed, and the ideas just keep going!

 

[Tuan’s Reef]

After 4 weeks of waiting, PRUSA finally ships my 3D Printer. Can't bloody wait to start printing a ton of reefing gear. If i had known it was 4 weeks of waiting I would of gotten the Ender 3 S1 Pro. Be prepared for a long wait if you want a PRUSA lead time is now 5-6 weeks yikes.

 

[KStatefan]

I think I waited 3 months for my MK3 a few years ago.

 

[Tuan’s Reef]

I think I waited 3 months for my MK3 a few years ago.

Your patience is much greater than mine. Was the wait worth it? Was the juice worth the squeeze? lol

 

[KStatefan]

5 years later still using the same printer did upgrade it to a MK3S.

 

[Malcontent]

I pre-ordered my Prusa XL in November 2021. Still waiting...

 

[Tuan’s Reef]

I'd go nuts waiting 2 plus years for a printer. Lol I bet you have several printers.

My wife and kids wants me to build a full Ironman suit. Lol

 

[Malcontent]

I'd go nuts waiting 2 plus years for a printer. Lol I bet you have several printers.

Yeah, I have 5 though two are kits that I still haven't gotten around to building.

 

[Tuan’s Reef]

Today's the day. Anxiously waiting for the delivery guy to drop off my Printer. .....

 

[Tuan’s Reef]

My Prusa has arrived! Building it tonight.

 

[Tuan’s Reef]

Build completed. Very easy to build with solid instructions. Can't wait to start printing stuff tomorrow lol

 

[Tuan’s Reef]

1st 3D Print ever. Going to keep this one lol

 

[Tuan’s Reef]

I tried the Benchie as my 2nd print but 1st layer adhersion didn't go too well.

3rd print i tried the tree frog using a brand new spool of Prusa jet black pla filament. So far so good. Hoping to improve my skills and make them better as i progress.

 

[Tuan’s Reef]

I picked up IPA 91% to clean the PEI sheet and was finally able to complete a benchie . Apparently this little boat is the 3d Printer benchmark. I think i am good to go