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Fixing to get my son a 3d printer to fiddle around with. I’ve been researching g but what suggestions do any of you have.
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Someone on here has to have a 3D printer Tony. I don't but the library does in their DIY section. People can bring in designs to upload to the laptop and use the printer. I'm happy to ask the tech kid who runs it any specific question you have. I have to go to the library by middle of next week.
 
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DLJeffs said:
Someone on here has to have a 3D printer Tony. I don't but the library does in their DIY section. People can bring in designs to upload to the laptop and use the printer. I'm happy to ask the tech kid who runs it any specific question you have. I have to go to the library by middle of next week.
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I have a couple buddies who have them. Just wanted to see if anybody on here did and what do they use.
 
I purchased the Bambu Lab P2S last year and love it. Great for gifts, practical things around the house and my favorite, shop related items.
 
You do know you have to have a computer first, don't you Tony? Do you have such things in Jayess?
 
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You do know you have to have a computer first, don't you Tony? Do you have such things in Jayess?
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Any suggestions on that ? Never heard of those
 
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What's the budget? Just know that Bambu has created some big waves in the 3d community, and not for the betterment of the 3d world, but budget dictates the printers you are looking at
 
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Akjoe said:
What's the budget? Just know that Bambu has created some big waves in the 3d community, and not for the betterment of the 3d world, but budget dictates the printers you are looking at
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I don’t ever get the “cheap” and stay a little past medium but if I want it I can get it.
 
Best Buy has a nice Bambu Labs combo kit (w/ 2 filiament spool holders ) for $399.
I might get one of my wife who needs a hobby after retirement.

JayT
 
I have an Ender 3 that I can sell you for $70 but don't know what shipping would be. It is the 3D printer that I use and have a few of them.
 
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Lou Currier said:
I have an Ender 3 that I can sell you for $70 but don't know what shipping would be. It is the 3D printer that I use and have a few of them.
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Is it pretty easy to use ? We are looking at a coupke
Different ones. Hadn’t seen that one just yet. Thanks.
 
It's fairly easy to use. With every 3D printer you have to use a slicer program to convert .STL files so they can be sent to the printer. There are a few websites where you can get free .STL files of projects already designed in a CAD program. There is a learning curve to all 3D printers.
 
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Lou Currier said:
It's fairly easy to use. With every 3D printer you have to use a slicer program to convert .STL files so they can be sent to the printer. There are a few websites where you can get free .STL files of projects already designed in a CAD program. There is a learning curve to all 3D printers.
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I appreaciate the offer. I’ve been looking at different ones and I think we are going to go with the bambu so we are not upgrading later.
 
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