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submitted 9 months ago* (last edited 9 months ago) by [email protected] to c/[email protected]
 

Hi guys. I am trying to buy a 3d printer for someone willing to create stuff anywhere from small PC enclosure for a radpberry PI to say awesome stands for monitors or appliances. I dont want to build outrageously big stuff but i need something beginner friendly in a cheaper side of budget (maybe 500€/$?) what would you recommend?

Edit: i am looking for the biggest dimension possible so say 300x300 dimension… i am not sure if its the biggest possible even. I read about sovol (i also like generally open source / ageless, i dont mind tinkering or learning) —

Wanted features:

300x300 dimension Open source? Maybe? Multi coloring but without much hassle

Im a noob in all this so i dont know about the latest and best features.

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[–] [email protected] 3 points 9 months ago* (last edited 9 months ago)

The A1 is 256x256x256, which is pretty generous for an out of the box printer.

I personally use a Bambu P1S which has the same volume, and is larger than the Prusa MK3S I upgraded from.

The A1S is definitely smaller but still capable. I started on a Prusa Mini which is similarly sized and it worked great for me for a year or so before I upgraded.

Edit: I honestly would not start with a multi color unit. Wait a year and get some print experience under you first before you add that extra complexity.