I am looking to purchase a 3D printer as a hobbyist, not for any commercial use. I have limited options with local 3D printers but that’s good as they’re mostly cheaper low end printers so I can look at them thoroughly.
When I’m comparing the different 3D printers I’m mainly looking at the following: Cost, nozzle diameter, layer height, volume, and viable filaments.
My question is, is there anything else I’m missing? Are there important things I should be considering or avoiding?
Different printers have different resolutions but for my purposes it looks like they’re all highly accurate and way past what I need. Not worried about speed either. They all mention bed and nozzle temperatures but I assume they are all within the necessary range for the filaments they allow right? So does it matter?
Also, any advice for maintenance? How to make it last as long as possible any mistakes I should be wary of. Thanks.
If you don’t need a big volume to start then this one:
https://us.store.bambulab.com/products/a1-mini?skr=yes
I’ve been printing since the first Replicator and these days you don’t have to go thru all the trouble and learning experience if that’s not your thing. Get something that just works and requires little setup so you can enjoy it and hopefully grow your hobby. Many people buy an ender, get frustrated and then throw it up on marketplace for sale after it sits unused for a while.