I am wanting to upgrade to a larger multicolor printer and I'm torn between 3. I dont need enclosed since the printer is in my climate controlled shop so not worried about fumes or anything like that. The 3 I'm looking at are the Bamboo a1 combo with ams lite, the Flashforge ad5x, and the Elegoo cc2 combo. Im looking for best out of the box prints. Im familiar with orca slicer since thats what I use now for my current printer so not having to learn a new slicer would be nice. All 3 are about the same price where I am. Most of what I print is car parts so being able to print asa or paht cf or any cf reinforced filament out of the box is bonus. Obviously still print with pla for prototyping and for toys and stuff for kids. Pros and cons for each on what you guys recommend.

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Hi all!

Hope it's okay to post this here, and bear with me as my ADHD brain is in that excited/jumbled/don't know where to start mode.

TL;DR: I'm thinking about selling at some local vendor/craft markets, but have some general questions/concerns before I make any decisions.

So, I started printing a few months ago using my dad's old Ender 3 S1 and it lit. a. FIRE. in me. I'm obsessed and having so much fun. BUT I really want to upgrade to something faster and a machine that can do multi-colored prints. With this, I've also been toying with the idea of making stuff to sell at vendor/craft markets in the area.

My goal isn't to turn this into a full-time job or anything, but, ideally, I'd like to be able to, at minimum, make enough money to cover the cost of a new machine and filament stock.

I've been doing some "recon" by going to local events over the past couple weeks and looking for any sellers with 3D printing booths/businesses just to get an idea on what the market is like. (I previously did some sublimation stuff and it seemed like it got SO popular so fast and there were tons of booths at each market with people selling all the same designs/items and I didn't want to jump into this if it would be the same scenario)

Anywhoooo, my main questions/thoughts at this point are:

- Every market I've gone to over the last couple weeks have only had 1 or 2 booths selling 3D printed stuff, and it seems like it's mostly the same thing (such as fidgets, articulated things in various sizes, and the spiky dragons). Is that pretty standard items to sell because they sell the best and/or are the easiest? I'd really like to make and sell things more geared toward adults or things that I would consider buying. I feel like it's more fun if you're producing/selling things you also enjoy/take pride in.

- Is there a trick/calculator/formula that anyone recommends when it comes to pricing items?

- Would you recommend having just a few available of as many different things as possible, or have several pieces of a handful of select items for sale?

- Is one machine sufficient to make enough products to sell at a market that's only 1 or 2 days? For context, I do work from home and would have the printer close by so, essentially, I'd be able to print 24/7 to prep for an event.

- I've been doing a lot of research on machines and the one I'm leaning toward as a starting point is the Elegoo Centauri Carbon 2 Combo. Any advice/opinions/thoughts?

- Are there any programs/apps anyone would recommend to create or modify models for beginners?

I've been doing a lot of doom-scrolling on MakerWorld and some of the things I was thinking I'd like to make/sell are:

- Desk Goose and outfits/accessories.

- "Bookish" items (bookmarks, bookmark holders, figures/decor for bookshelves)

- Scrub Daddy holders

- Candle holders,; soap holders

If you've read this far, THANK YOU.

I do understand that a lot of these questions are highly dependent on the area, event attendance, demographices, etc., but really just want some general idea to decide if/how to proceed and prepare.

If you have any tips or advice for me, even if it's to tell me to lose the dream, I appreciate you :)

Hey everyone!

I'm looking to buy my very first 3D printer, and I'm currently deciding between the Bambu Lab P1S Combo, P2S Combo, and Elegoo Centauri Carbon 2 Combo.

I'm a complete beginner with absolutely no 3D printing experience, but I'm really interested in getting into the hobby.

I'd like to do a bit of everything:

• Download models from websites like MakerWorld, Printables, and Thingiverse and print them.
• Learn how to design my own models and eventually create functional parts and custom projects.
• Experiment with different materials, multicolor printing, and generally discover what 3D printing has to offer.

Budget is definitely an important factor for me. I can afford to spend more if it's genuinely worth it, but I don't want to pay significantly extra for features that a beginner like me might not even notice or need.

Ideally, I'd like a printer that I can grow with without feeling the need to upgrade too soon.

If you were starting completely from scratch today, which one would you buy and why?

Also other printers suggestions are welcome, of course!

Thanks in advance!

I like to make toys, hunting and hobby gear, and garage organization stuff. No plans to print farm and sell dragon eggs at the farmers market.

I currently run an elegoo neptune 3 pro. It has been remarkable for a $225 machine... but I am getting frustrated at its speed as well as the machinations required to run it or do anything even slightly complex like a 2 color flat sign... all the time and tinkercad and BS aligning models etc.... SD card back and forth. I feel like I will use this tool a ton more if I am doing a 3 hour print vs 15!

I want something that will cover me for a few years.... open my horizons to multi color a bit.... and ideally but not a deal breaker, multi material.

The U1 hits all that... as well as having much less waste. I have no current plans to do any ABS or engineering stuff... but could do it with a vent and a jerry rigged or bought hood for the U1... I have watched TONS of videos on both.

What am I missing? Thanks in advance!

Hello I am looking for my first 3d printer for around 300 dollars theres one on best buy called Bambu Lab - A1 3D Printer for 299. Is this a good first 3d printer, or does anyone have any other suggestions. Im willing to even go over 100 extra. Thanks

Im looking into buying a 3d printer for the first time and I've found the bambu a1 and I've seen a lot of good things about it, and im wondering if it's truly worth it or not

So I wanna get into 3d printing, mostly because I wanna make some airsofts and some designs for a bow and if possible arrows to (getting into archery). In the future I wanna make bigger projects too

Honestly idk where to start really.

So if you had to pick one printer that will be your jack of all trades. That you can trust unconditionally, a printer that can work with my material you throw at it, what would it be?

Also, idk if you guys heard lo this government talk about 3d printing. Do you guys think something will come out from it? Or will it be just all talk?

I have a $5k budget and am buying in aus

Im disabled, and need a source of income. I understand there is no guarantees, but my disability means I cannot be crafting anymore and selling my art. I need a machine to help and take on a lvl of the labour.

I think Id like a 4 nozzle machine, to reduce printer poop.

I also like the machines I see that have an included lazer, but I did worry that would clog up business flow having two machines in one (because then I can only do one step at a time)

I really want to be able to work with the absolute broadest range of filiments, so I understand that the temperature capacity comes into that.

And because id like to work in detail, id really like a great quality result, consistently.

But ive looked at dozens of builds and im flip flopping.

What machine would you pick, in my situation? Would you split the money and buy two?

I’ve been using a Bambu Lab A1 and A2L for quite a lot of hours, and now I want my first CoreXY mainly for ABS/ASA, so I’m looking for an enclosed printer.

My budget is around $800.

In my country:

K2 Pro: ~$700–800
Bambu P2S: ~$720–900
Bambu X2D: ~$1,000-1,200

I’m considering the K2 Pro because of the price, but I previously had a bad experience with a K1 at school, so I’m not sure about Creality’s reliability.

I’ve had a good experience with Bambu, so the P2S feels safer, but it can cost significantly more here and does not have an active heated chamber.

I’m not particularly concerned about maintenance, so I’m mainly interested in reliability, print quality and how well each printer handles ABS/ASA.

Hi there, I'm thinking about buying a Mars 4 Elegoo 3D resin printer, to make my own miniatures for board games and similar, but I live in a flat and neighbours are... special, and not in a good way. Do you think that it would be OK or the resin smell would be too strong?

Hello I am looking for my first 3d printer for around 300 dollars theres one on best buy called Bambu Lab - A1 3D Printer for 299. Is this a good first 3d printer, or does anyone have any other suggestions. Im willing to even go over 100 extra. Thanks

Okay, I'm having a tough time deciding which to get.

Would love to hear form people that have both (or a creality) machine.

Few things i care about 1) Consistent and reliable wifi printing capabilities. (i'm on orca slicer right now) 2) Great bed leveling with ideally limited to no adjustments from me. 3) Filament switching.

I have an Elegoo Neptune max and it says auto bed leveling, but that was a crock of shit.

I'm open to other suggestions in the price range of 850 and lower.

(Not a novice to 3d printing)