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This is definitely the next, "upgrade" once you've gotten to know the intimate hobby of FDM printing ....but it also is the largest 3D printer you can buy for this price, making it definitely great as a first 3D printer as well.
Ender 3 Pro/V2, Aquila, Neptune all have a build area of 220x220x250mm
This LK1 is 300x300x400mm! The control box is a touch screen and not the scroll wheel the others have. It does include a filament sensor as well.
I haven't modified this and do not know the innards exactly compared to an Ender 3, but I do know it works with OctoPrint on a Raspberry Pi. So there is a quality of life upgrade path here.
Happy Printing!
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Our community has rated this post as helpful. If you agree, why not thank waehrik
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For anyone considering this, also keep in mind that this doesn't have dual Z motors. If you're printing lots of large XY prints on the big bed that's unlikely to be a problem. But if you plan on using all of that 400mm of Z height the accuracy benefit of dual-Z may come in handy. The CR-10 S,V2,V3 all have the dual Z and they can be found as refurbs for around $100 more. They also have those triangular supports for better Z stability.
But again, for big relatively low prints in a sound isolated area this is an insanely good deal.
For anyone considering this, also keep in mind that this doesn't have dual Z motors. If you're printing lots of large XY prints on the big bed that's unlikely to be a problem. But if you plan on using all of that 400mm of Z height the accuracy benefit of dual-Z may come in handy. The CR-10 S,V2,V3 all have the dual Z and they can be found as refurbs for around $100 more. They also have those triangular supports for better Z stability.
But again, for big relatively low prints in a sound isolated area this is an insanely good deal.
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1) Imprecise build-up and calibration. Dual motors can make you get by without having to be perfect when put together. Stuff like the offset roller not being perfectly calibrated would usually mean one side sags - dual motors can help alleviate that imperfection from affecting prints.
Solution: Take your time putting it together meticulously, you shouldn't need to worry about having only one motor.
2) Heavy hot-end. Usually attributed to direct drive filament conversion. No need to worry about that here in stock form.
3) You want faster prints and need to minimize as much erroneous movement as possible for delicate details.
Solution: If your prints are failing continuously near the end when the Z axis is at it's highest, you can usually solve this by make the print speed slower.
None of this is to conflict what waehrik has stated. Accurate info all around. These are just reasons for still being a good machine - though obviously some slight hurdles for being a basic printer.
1) Imprecise build-up and calibration. Dual motors can make you get by without having to be perfect when put together. Stuff like the offset roller not being perfectly calibrated would usually mean one side sags - dual motors can help alleviate that imperfection from affecting prints.
Solution: Take your time putting it together meticulously, you shouldn't need to worry about having only one motor.
2) Heavy hot-end. Usually attributed to direct drive filament conversion. No need to worry about that here in stock form.
3) You want faster prints and need to minimize as much erroneous movement as possible for delicate details.
Solution: If your prints are failing continuously near the end when the Z axis is at it's highest, you can usually solve this by make the print speed slower.
None of this is to conflict what waehrik has stated. Accurate info all around. These are just reasons for still being a good machine - though obviously some slight hurdles for being a basic printer.
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Saying that - a 3D printer is kind of a risky gift anyways. Especially budget ones. Likely the conclusion you already came to, I'd personally hold off until you can get one that can be returned after Christmas.
I'm sure more deals to be found in November.
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