3DPrinting
3DPrinting is a place where makers of all skill levels and walks of life can learn about and discuss 3D printing and development of 3D printed parts and devices.
The r/functionalprint community is now located at: !functionalprint@kbin.social or !functionalprint@fedia.io
There are CAD communities available at: !cad@lemmy.world or !freecad@lemmy.ml
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Hey! I highly recommend the AnyCubic Vyper - it has a decent sized build volume, automatic bed leveling (though it can be a bit problematic), a magnetic build plate, and Bowden extruder. I've had mine for about a year now (had a RepRap for many years before) & I love it.
I don't do much designing, but TinkerCad is fairly simple & worked for most things I wanted to model. Always worth searching online first though; I usually use Thingiverse & Printables.
Cool! Thanks :)
Happy to hear that! I got myself a Vyper about 2 month ago and I'm very happy with it (no modifications, only calibration).
Wasn't sure if I have low standards or I just got lucky because I don't feel any need to modify or tune the printer. Only had one failed print and that was because I haven't cleaned the printing bed at all and it hat literally sunscreen from my hands on it.
I love Prusa for the great software they provide and I'm a big supporter of open source, but the printers always seem to require a bit of maintenance (which is fine if you like to tinker and tune!)