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I'm thinking of entering this world for the first time, and I was wondering if there are any models that you feel you would particularly recommend, thanks to anyone who would like to share their experience!

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[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 week ago

One printer that isn’t mentioned as much is the Qidi Q1 Pro, which looks like a killer value.

I personally have an A1 because it was really cheap in my region, but Bambu has done a bunch of anti-competitive things by blocking third-party software, so if I had to start over, I would get something else.

Other good options I think would be the Ender 3 V3, Sovol SV06, and maybe even a Prusa MK4S if it’s within your budget. The cheaper printers are perfectly fine though.