I’m looking for advice on my first 3D printer that I’ll be using for hobby engineering-related dev: abs and exotics/composites.
The budget is between $1500 and $3000 USD. Is there a model I’m missing from my list (below) that I should look at?
I’ve read tons of reviews on here and other sites, here is what I’m hoping for:
- reliable part sticking to platform
- mostly plug and play out of the box
- wifi or USB interface
- can use exotic materials, print ABS well.
- automatic platform leveling or automatic calibration
- somewhat newer machine, ie not 3 years old.
- print volume ~ 20 x 15 x 10 cm.
- optional: dual nozzles
Here are my top 4 list, all of which look like great machines, but none have all of the above list.
1) Original Prusa i3 MK3 – Not enclosed for ABS or other temp control, no wifi, non-touchscreen interface
2) CraftBot Plus 3D – cantilevered platform leads to issues keeping models fixed to platform, no dual nozzles
3) FlashForge Creator Pro or Dreamer – part loosening on bed, non-removable bed, manual bed alignment.
4) Cubicon Single Plus - poor support and can’t be repaired easily, single extruder.
Right now, CraftBot Plus 3D and Cubicon Single Plus are highest on the list.
