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3D Printing beginner questions (sh.itjust.works)
submitted 1 year ago by chrischryse@sh.itjust.works to c/3dprinting@lemmy.world
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Hi,

I just have some questions regarding 3D printing. Despite doing this for 2 years I still feel like a beginner.

Questions:

I'm looking at the Ender 5 Plus and Prusa MK3S, I've seen plenty of people say the Prusa is better because the Ender 5 Plus requires more "tinkering". I just feel that the Prusa is overpriced and don't know if I should just bite the bullet and get it or something else? I want to get back into the printing game.

I live in a trailer and my room is pretty small about 30ft x 30ft, would it be safe to use my printer in my room if all I print is PLA (I'm not talking about using it overnight either since I don't trust it). Or should I leave it in my living room?

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[–] rambos@lemm.ee 7 points 1 year ago

Its almost the same price? Easy decision between these 2, get prusa!

Ender cons:

  1. Larger build area - yeah this is con for shitty ender-like frame
  2. 4 point bed leveling - this is funny
  3. Wheels instead of smooth rods/bearings - this is acceptable for 200$ machine imo
  4. They still use shitty hotend where nozzle is sealed against PTFE? This is kinda unhealthy, dont use this thing in bedroom, and be careful everywhere else. Its scarry what "engineers" are capable to do just to save 5$
  5. Bad support, higher chance of getting faulty parts etc.

Prusa is expensive imo, but not overpriced if you are looking for reliable machine. Just check the prices of quality components, only smooth rods + bearings can cost more than some machines. Dont get me wrong, enders can make amazing prints, but you need more luck, time, tools, knowledge, patience, petting, upgrades, etc. Creality made 3D printing more available, they pushed other manufacturers to improve and decrease prices. Hats off, we all benefit from that.

Im not a fan of bed slingers at all, I think coreXY is way better for 3D printers, but Ender for 700$ meh...

Bambu printers look promising, but I wouldnt buy one just because its still "new" and closed source. If I wanted to spend $1K+, lot of DIY customizations and reliable machine I would probably build a Voron. For <$1k Prusa, for <200$ Ender 3 and probably something like sovol sv06 in between.

If you get all metal hotend you should be fine with it in the bedroom if printing PLA only. I would still try to get enclosure (it protects you from noise, helps with printing, protects printer from dust and more)

Just my 0.02