3D Printer for Tech Teacher Son ?

scottb721 on 28/10/2020 - 19:28

Trying to think of ideas for one of the kids. Finishes his secondary tech teacher degree early next year and has had some experience with printers during his placements.
What's the go-to 'value for money' printer these days for around $300 ?

Thanks

Electrical & Electronics

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  • SnowDragon on 28/10/2020 - 19:54
    +3

    Ender 3/Pro has been talked about a lot.

    Note once you get into the hobby, it'll just cost you more. But that's normal for all hobbies :)

    • scottb721 on 28/10/2020 - 20:14

      He can wear the ongoings :-)

  • elusive on 28/10/2020 - 19:55

    What's the go-to 'value for money' printer these days for around $300 ?

    Probably the Ender 3 or one of its variants (Pro, V2).

    • AustriaBargain on 28/10/2020 - 20:34

      How big can the things be for that, could you print say a shoebox size handle mount for a camera.

      • pjetson on 28/10/2020 - 21:59

        How big can the things be for that

        It would have taken you less time to type the question into Google than to post it here. However, to save you the time and effort, I googled it for you - it's 220 x 220 x 250mm

        could you print say a shoebox size handle mount for a camera

        Probably not, unless you wear children's sized shoes.

        • AustriaBargain on 28/10/2020 - 22:02
          +1

          It took even less time to just ask you.

  • Boioioioi on 28/10/2020 - 20:47

    Ender 3!!! I have it and its great

  • toristo on 28/10/2020 - 21:06

    Ender 3 again… no regrets on getting mine.

  • scottb721 on 28/10/2020 - 21:19

    Thanks very much all.

  • scottb721 on 28/10/2020 - 22:15
    +1

    Went the Ender 3 v2

    • User2049 on 28/10/2020 - 22:52

      Good choice.

    • elusive on 03/11/2020 - 00:44

      If you haven't bought it yet, https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/578072

      If you already have, sorry for maybe giving you buyers remorse :D

      • scottb721 on 03/11/2020 - 12:53

        All good. Saw that price when I was buying but went through Creality store for not much more.

  • Bignudge on 29/10/2020 - 10:16
    +1

    Exactly the same post that I was about to make. I myself am a tech teacher student that's about to finish early next year… and am looking for a budget 3D printer to learn off of too haha.

    Wondering if your son went to Southern Cross, ACU or CSU?

    • scottb721 on 29/10/2020 - 11:13

      lol
      nah, he's at Newcastle Uni.

  • toddwas on 30/10/2020 - 16:55

    Ender 3 again again again :D

    • scottb721 on 30/10/2020 - 22:30

      Is that a good thing ?

      • toddwas on 02/11/2020 - 23:28

        Saw how many others recommended it and wanted to also make a point of how good it is. Punches way above it's weight for price. I have the V2 and don't even feel the need to mod it the prints are so clean.

  • scottb721 on 07/11/2020 - 20:53

    Ok, printer has arrived.
    Next question - is there a popular go-to supplier for filament ?
    Thanks

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