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Creality Ender 3 V3 SE 3D Printer for $179 - $10 w/ coupon code
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$169.
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About this item:- 250mm/s Max Printing Speed: Ender-3 V3 SE features a max printing speed of 250mm/s and 2500mm/s² acceleration.
- Worry-free Auto Leveling w CR Touch & Strain Sensor: Leveling is the basis of print quality. Ender-3 V3 se features a CR Touch sensor for auto leveling and a strain sensor for auto Z offset.
- Capable "Sprite" Direct Extruder: The "Sprite" direct extruder of Ender-3 V3 SE works well with PLA, PETG, and flexible TPU, unlocking your creative potential. And the extruder is market-proven for its reliability, as over 500,000 units have been shipped worldwide.
- Stable Dual Z-axis: The rigid dual Z-axis reduces Z wobbling. The Y-axis used a pair of 8mm thick linear shafts made of strong and wear-proof steel, able to carry the build platform steadily for a lasting time.
- Y-axis Dual Linear Shafts: Made of strong and wear-proof steel, the linear shafts ensure a lasting, steady motion of the Y-axis.
- Auto Filament Loading & Unloading: Tap "Extrude", and the filament will flow out of the nozzle smoothly. Tap "Retract", and the filament will exit quickly. So, it is effortless to replace the filament.
Warranty: Includes a standard
1-year warranty w/ purchase.
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If you want a truly plug and play experience I would suggest the Bambu Labs line of smart printers. They cost a lot more though and have a lot of proprietary parts/software.
These enders are mostly open source so there is a lot of knowledge resources available.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/23458583...R5yq
without it coming out bumpy like this...
https://www.ebay.com/itm/23458583...R5yq
Will I have to spend a lot of money to get a 3d printer capable of doing this so I can just paint figures I have printed? I am aware that the prints would be in pieces like a model and that a 12 inch statue may be printed in parts or at least the head separately but that's about all I know. Also, if I would have to spend a lot, are there people who have the printers I could like hire to print things like this? I have no experience with 3d printing I just used to like to build and paint models as a kid and thought it would be cool to do again. If you could tell me what might be needed, if you know, I would appreciate it.
EDIT: after more searching, I'm guessing you were referring to costs per kg when buying 2kg packs?
https://www.ebay.com/itm/23458583...R5yq9YaCYw [ebay.com]
without it coming out bumpy like this...
https://www.ebay.com/itm/23458583...R5yq9YaCYw [ebay.com]
Will I have to spend a lot of money to get a 3d printer capable of doing this so I can just paint figures I have printed? I am aware that the prints would be in pieces like a model and that a 12 inch statue may be printed in parts or at least the head separately but that's about all I know. Also, if I would have to spend a lot, are there people who have the printers I could like hire to print things like this? I have no experience with 3d printing I just used to like to build and paint models as a kid and thought it would be cool to do again. If you could tell me what might be needed, if you know, I would appreciate it.
The reason being, resin printers are better at printing fine detail for miniature figures, although result is not as strong.
OTOH, FDM printers like the "bed slinger" Ender in this listing are better in printing "functional" parts, items that can be used around the house - but struggle with tiny details (e.g. nozzle 0.4mm, layer thickness 0.1-0.2mm)
Now, resin printers are kinda messy - need to wear gloves, the liquid resin stinks, printing is fast but afterwards have to wash the result in rubbing alcohol and then expose it to sunlight (or UV) to "cure" further, then filter the remaining resin and clean the vat from residue. But the resulting grey figurine has smooth surface and ready to paint. (the Ebay listing photos show resin prints)
On the other hand, FDM printers are easier to print with - they just melt filament and "paint" a figurine, "hair" by "hair". The result is more grainy - you can see and feel horizontal lines from the layers. So for these the result would need some post-processing like sanding (by hand, with sandpaper) - or there's solvent vapor smoothing that takes long time but unfortunately does not work for PLA (the most popular plastic type for 3D prints) and have to use more expensive material, PVB.
You can totally do figurines with FDM, they just can't be too small and with fine details and will need sanding.
Resin printers are not too expensive either, you can get one for <$200, for example this Photon Mono 2 on sale for $150 now https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BZVB8D9S . For other deals can check https://3dprintingdeals
The reason being, resin printers are better at printing fine detail for miniature figures, although result is not as strong.
OTOH, FDM printers like the "bed slinger" Ender in this listing are better in printing "functional" parts, items that can be used around the house - but struggle with tiny details (e.g. nozzle 0.4mm, layer thickness 0.1-0.2mm)
Now, resin printers are kinda messy - need to wear gloves, the liquid resin stinks, printing is fast but afterwards have to wash the result in rubbing alcohol and then expose it to sunlight (or UV) to "cure" further, then filter the remaining resin and clean the vat from residue. But the resulting grey figurine has smooth surface and ready to paint. (the Ebay listing photos show resin prints)
On the other hand, FDM printers are easier to print with - they just melt filament and "paint" a figurine, "hair" by "hair". The result is more grainy - you can see and feel horizontal lines from the layers. So for these the result would need some post-processing like sanding (by hand, with sandpaper) - or there's solvent vapor smoothing that takes long time but unfortunately does not work for PLA (the most popular plastic type for 3D prints) and have to use more expensive material, PVB.
You can totally do figurines with FDM, they just can't be too small and with fine details and will need sanding.
Resin printers are not too expensive either, you can get one for <$200, for example this Photon Mono 2 on sale for $150 now https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BZVB8D9S . For other deals can check https://3dprintingdeals
Thank you very much for the response and the links!
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