expiredminntwins | Staff posted Nov 15, 2024 12:27 PM
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expiredminntwins | Staff posted Nov 15, 2024 12:27 PM
3Doodler Start+ Essentials 3D Pen Set $32.99 + Free Shipping w/ Prime or on $35+
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An example: this one is actually less expensive right now at $30 and works with standard size filament - MYNT3D Super 3D Pen, 1.75mm ABS and PLA Compatible 3D Printing Pen https://a.co/d/aHycTpX
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and #2 the nozzle is way smaller 0.5mm. ABS is the hard plastic most stuff enclosures are made.
There were two that stood out as the most reliable / easiest to use.
The first was this, likely because it is the most basic. It just works, and it is the hardest to burn yourself on. However, the proprietary filament sticks are expensive and you go through them really fast if you are trying to make anything "cool".
The other one is the Mynt 3D. This one uses standard 1.75 filament rolls, so it is far more cost effective. The Pro and Super both worked great, I wouldn't hestiate with either. We had one blip, and it was easy to take the cover off and de-clog the innards. The feed is easy to control, the temp settings work well. I wish I had gotten 25 of these.
I was running around trying to fix problem after problem with the more advanced 3Doodler models. They were stalled up and wouldn't feed, or were just blobbing up on the ends, despite verifying we had the right temps / filaments. They have a super hot exposed metal nozzle - while no one got burned, I was worried about it. And they still use proprietary filament sticks. Would not recommend.
Would highly recommend keeping an eye on ebay / mercari. People get frustrated with these fast and dump them cheap, and found many come with the packs of filament sticks. They are a lot of fun though if you stick with it and get the technique down right.
EDIT: sorry for the terrible formatting, tried to write it and paste it in here, apparently it didn't like that 😑
There were two that stood out as the most reliable / easiest to use.
The first was this, likely because it is the most basic. It just works, and it is the hardest to burn yourself on. However, the proprietary filament sticks are expensive and you go through them really fast if you are trying to make anything "cool".
The other one is the Mynt 3D. This one uses standard 1.75 filament rolls, so it is far more cost effective. The Pro and Super both worked great, I wouldn't hestiate with either. We had one blip, and it was easy to take the cover off and de-clog the innards. The feed is easy to control, the temp settings work well. I wish I had gotten 25 of these.
I was running around trying to fix problem after problem with the more advanced 3Doodler models. They were stalled up and wouldn't feed, or were just blobbing up on the ends, despite verifying we had the right temps / filaments. They have a super hot exposed metal nozzle - while no one got burned, I was worried about it. And they still use proprietary filament sticks. Would not recommend.
Would highly recommend keeping an eye on ebay / mercari. People get frustrated with these fast and dump them cheap, and found many come with the packs of filament sticks. They are a lot of fun though if you stick with it and get the technique down right.
EDIT: sorry for the terrible formatting, tried to write it and paste it in here, apparently it didn't like that 😑
I looked at others that use standard size. The one thing I could find was one that used standard size filaments and was cordless. Most of the other ones I found were corded. I believe that the mynt3d one is corded too. Not a dealbreaker but something to think about.
A year later I don't think my son (9) has played with the doodler in a while.
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