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I'm broke so I can't get it, but I thought someone else would enjoy this deal! It has an UK plug so remember that though and have an adapter.
Auto Bed Leveling with Live Z Adjustment: No longer will you have to chase the perfect bed level using hex keys and feeler gauges. The new auto bed leveling system allows you to spend less time getting that perfect print started, while the the Live Z adjustment function allows you to dial in an absolutely perfect first layer.
Touch Screen: Simply navigate through the easy to use touch screen to level the print bed, select the part you want to print, and let the printer transfer your designs into reality.
All Metal Hot end: All metal hot end is capable of superior performance and prevents wear and tear, while the heat brake design allows for efficient dissipation of heat.
Removeable Magnetic Build Plate: The easy to remove magnetic build plate makes the often times messy and difficult removal of prints simple and straightforward.
https://www.monoprice.com/product?p_id=33287
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1. Decide why you want a 3D printer. Is it because you like tinkering with things (printing spare parts for other hobbies, etc), or is it because you need something that works to make specific items for you (like you are into cospay and need props or you want to print art work or for a business need). This will affect the type of printer that will make you happiest.
The 'tinkerer' will probably get just as much enjoyment out of messing around with the printer and getting it 'right' as they will using the things they print with it. In this case, make sure to get something expandable, that at least uses non-proprietary components and can print easily using open source software like Cura. The best is to have an open source firmware (or capability of upgrading to it, using only software) like Klipper or Marlin. You also want the ability to print different materials like ABS/ASA/PETG which means you need a heated bed, a high temp hotend (240C+) and preferably the ability to add an exclosure.
The 'goal oriented' person will want to get something that is easy to maintain, has as many 'set it and forget' features as possible, is from a reputable brand, and which is really good at printing with the materials most useful to their need. If you need something that will be subjected to unusual amounts of force, or that can sit outside or in water, or that needs to be flexible, or that needs a lot of fine details (like figurines) then you need to find out what material is suited to that and match the printer's features to it.
2. There is a decent learning curve: unless you want to spend around $600 - $1000+ on a printer, you probably will not be able to take it out of the box and put material in it and print and be done with learning about 3D printing forever. It will take a decent amount of time to learn about material temperatures, bed leveling, 3D specific things (like what is a Z level?), slicing software... the list goes on. This is not a laser printer where you don't have to care how it works. The tech isn't nearly mature enough. If you don't want to learn technical things, then instead spend your time saving money because you are going to have to spend way more than $75 for that.
3. Make sure you know that 3D printing involves tiny plastic particles and hot plastic which can emit potentially harmful vapors into your air. I am not scaremongering -- I don't believe that all plastic is toxic or that heating all plastic to a point which allows it to flow will result in toxic material coming off of it -- but I can't prove it. I do know that sanding, filing, and cutting plastic all the time leads to tiny particles of it flying around which you will inhale. I don't particularly care, but you might.
Hope this helps.
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The easiest CAD software that I have found is probably TinkerCAD, which is free and has thousands of great learning videos on YouTube. Eventually youll hit some limitations, but that won't be for a long long time. Another good option is onShape that is free for personal use and has lots of videos online. If you want something to use offline, check out FreeCad or Plasticity ($150). If you prefer writing code, look at OpenScad or ShapeScript on Mac/iOS.
After a few months with this printer, you will either a) decide 3d printing is too much of a hassle and give it away or b) decide 3d printing is awesome and upgrade to a slightly larger faster model like a Neptune Elegoo, Sovol S07, or just bite the bullet and get the new Bambu A1 with AMS.
Touchscreen is non-functional right out of box. The icons show, but you can't click anyone of them.
Tapping on the screen repeatedly will occasionally select a random choice from the screen.
Called Monoprice - wanted repair or replacement.
"Sorry, we discontinued that item. I'll send you a return shipping label and we'll refund for store credit."
Um, no. If I can't get it replaced, I want a refund - not store credit.
They then agreed to refund to method of purchase upon return.
After googling for a solution, I discovered that a good percentage of Monoprice's touchscreens on their 3D printers seem to have an issue.
I was able to attempt a USB cable print - but without being able to calibrate it using the touchscreen, the print was a failure.
0/5 do not recommend.