u/Regular_Ingenuity814

Hello, I am looking into purchasing a new 3D printer. I got an Ender 3 several years ago when Prusa and Creality were still the best options. I want something with a good build volume of 250 mm x 250 mm x 250 mm or so. Good, dimensionally accurate prints. Good reliability without much setup. An AMS-like system or enclosure would be good but not necessary. Being able to print CF-reinforced, TPU, or other high-strength filaments would be good. I'm not too keen on Bambulab as they aren't very open source or modifable/repairable in my experience.

Hello, I'm going into grade 12 in the fall and will be applying to unis soon. Right now, I'm stuck between mechanical and mechatronics engineering; I feel like I'd be more interested in mechatronics since I enjoy building things and I'd be able to learn all parts of the process. However, I know that MTE is significantly more competitive than ME, and I'm not an exceptional applicant.

My grade 11 average is a 96 (90 in English brought it down) with no adjustment factor. I'm the co-founder/co-president of an engineering club at my school, with around 15 active members that does workshops and will compete in a local robotics competition next year. I am co-founding another STEM-related club. I am the leader of a small robotics team with 5 friends making an Antweight combat robot (independent of the engineering club). I've worked a part-time job at a restaurant for a year now, getting around 30 hours a week last year and probably 20-25 hours this year. I'm almost done building a CNC mill out of aluminum extrusion and custom-milled plate, which should be capable of accurately milling aluminum, as well as some other less significant projects and clubs.

I don't feel confident applying to MTE since no one from my school has been admitted to engineering from my school in recent years, and I feel my lack of awards and average grades will hold me back. Should I apply to MTE or play it safer with ME?