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SainSmart x Creality Ender-3 3D Printer, Resume Printing V-Slot Prusa i3, Build Volume 220 x 220 x 250 mm, for Home and School Use [EnFSder-3] $154.5

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Nbui
09-15-2020 at 07:59 AM.
09-15-2020 at 07:59 AM.
It looks like a good price. Why is TD?
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mr_joe
09-15-2020 at 08:02 AM.
09-15-2020 at 08:02 AM.
It's about Average sale price. If you have a few more dollars buy the pro version for the much needed upgrades.
V2 E3 is ok.
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Docmalc
09-15-2020 at 08:31 AM.
09-15-2020 at 08:31 AM.
Quote from mr_joe :
It's about Average sale price. If you have a few more dollars buy the pro version for the much needed upgrades.
V2 E3 is ok.

I have 2 Ender 3 Pros and I agree 100%
In fact Creality just made an announcement that moving forward all their Ender 3 Pros will include 32 bit boards.
I'm not confident this one has thermal protection.
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shaqweek
09-15-2020 at 08:46 AM.
09-15-2020 at 08:46 AM.
Ridiculous price, especially if it comes with the newer 32-bit board.

I'm pretty sure it has thermal runout protection, the SainSmart Ender 3 I bought last year had it.
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limey2
09-15-2020 at 08:49 AM.
09-15-2020 at 08:49 AM.
Confused - is or is not good deal?
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Cataguy
09-15-2020 at 09:22 AM.

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09-15-2020 at 09:22 AM.
Quote from Docmalc :
I have 2 Ender 3 Pros and I agree 100%
In fact Creality just made an announcement that moving forward all their Ender 3 Pros will include 32 bit boards.
I'm not confident this one has thermal protection.

I have an ender 3 and it has thermal runway protection. All you need to do is flash the board with a newer version of Marlin.
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mr_joe
09-15-2020 at 09:42 AM.
09-15-2020 at 09:42 AM.
Quote from limey2 :
Confused - is or is not good deal?
Its average. But you'll want the pro version for the extra $. Best bang for your buck. Or if no $ you'll be upgrading this one very soon

If you font have a printer and can't get the pro version this is a steal if it comes with 32bit board. But that to can be upgraded. Lol
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limey2
09-15-2020 at 09:45 AM.
09-15-2020 at 09:45 AM.
What is the strongest material these will print?
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ToolDeals
09-15-2020 at 01:48 PM.
09-15-2020 at 01:48 PM.
Quote from limey2 :
Confused - is or is not good deal?
I agree.... and then do you need a CAD program, what materials, what upgrades, etc.? And then of course, you are going to want a CNC machine; one for wood and one for metal with maybe a plasma cutter and all that goes with it.... including a learning curve, a larger workshop that maybe you can build after your wife kicks you out of the house for spending too much in both time and money.... maybe there is an upside to this. Smilie
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Docmalc
09-15-2020 at 02:09 PM.
09-15-2020 at 02:09 PM.
Quote from Cataguy :
I have an ender 3 and it has thermal runway protection. All you need to do is flash the board with a newer version of Marlin.

Yep. But anyone asking about if an Ender 3 non-pro is a good buy would have no idea about flashing firmware much less to even know what thermal runaway is
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Docmalc
09-15-2020 at 02:13 PM.
09-15-2020 at 02:13 PM.
Quote from shaqweek :
Ridiculous price, especially if it comes with the newer 32-bit board.

I'm pretty sure it has thermal runout protection, the SainSmart Ender 3 I bought last year had it.

I'm not sure but I'm willing to bet it has the 8bit board considering the announcement was made Sept 1.
Prior to March (I believe), whether or not your stock came with thermal runaway protection or not was a hit n miss. My first Ender 3 Pro did not have it. My 2nd I'm not sure but don't care either since I have a skr e3 mini enroute to replace stock 8bit board
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Docmalc
09-15-2020 at 02:15 PM.
09-15-2020 at 02:15 PM.
Quote from limey2 :
Confused - is or is not good deal?

Depends... How you look at it.
Put it this way, if you buy a nonpro version, you'll wish you did after 2 months tops.

I don't think it is a good deal. For many spec reasons. If you can afford $156 for a non pro then you should be able to afford the $200 for a pro version.
That's just my opinion.... and I've spent many many many many hours on my Ender 3 and learning about every aspect of it.
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Docmalc
09-15-2020 at 02:17 PM.
09-15-2020 at 02:17 PM.
Quote from mr_joe :
Its average. But you'll want the pro version for the extra $. Best bang for your buck. Or if no $ you'll be upgrading this one very soon

If you font have a printer and can't get the pro version this is a steal if it comes with 32bit board. But that to can be upgraded. Lol

It won't have the 32bit board. And that's probably why they're trying to get rid of their stock. Again, this isn't confirmed but if I was a bettin' man, which I am, I bet 8bit
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Docmalc
09-15-2020 at 02:18 PM.
09-15-2020 at 02:18 PM.
Quote from limey2 :
What is the strongest material these will print?

Given an upgraded extruder, hot end and nozzle you can print from PLA to Carbon Fiber and everything in between.

Completely stock I would say just PLA and PETG... Maybe TPU WITH an upgraded nozzle and vent tent. TPU fumes are toxic when hot/printing.

Basic prices for upgrades from memory and based on Amazon.
Extruder (aluminum) ~$25
Hardened Tool Steel nozzle $8
All metal hotend (if you want to go carbon fiber and other difficult materials) $50 to $100+

Hope this helps
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