...maybe even make some to sell. Does anyone have any experience with this? If so what is a good 3d printer that can hold up to making a bunch of mods? I don't mind paying a bit more for quality, reliability, and durability.
$500-$1200 would be desired but if there is a quality printer either above or below that range I would consider it. I would really like it to print some of the metal infused plastic filament but not an absolute requirement.
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$500-$1200 would be desired but if there is a quality printer either above or below that range I would consider it. I would really like it to print some of the metal infused plastic filament but not an absolute requirement.
What I really want is one of the HP 3d printers that can print actual metal, but I know those are going to be WAY WAY WAY out of my price range since they are designed for full industrial production usage.
BTW - Can you do 3D CAD?
Some of the newer units have multiple print heads so you can print with multiple filament colors. I'd look at Monoprice for your first unit. As far as filament, PLA is biodegradeable, but going on 2 years the PLA funnels I've printed are still holding up fine.
Luckily up here in Canada, they're at many local libraries and allow me tp print at 50 cents per 15 minute interval with their filament included (only PLA). You might find a local 'maker' space where you can print before buying your own
I haven't done CAD specifically, but I do have some experience with Autodesk 3D Studio, and Lightwave 3d. Both of which are 3 modeling programs designed for film and television animation.
Makerbot, which I don't know how they rate on the quality side. A quick Google search showed $2K, dropped to $800having a decent 3D printer in a library?
I found this site crusin' around : 3D Printers and 3D Printer Kits shopping with 24h Online service | Gearbest.com...maybe even make some to sell. Does anyone have any experience with this? If so what is a good 3d printer that can hold up to making a bunch of mods? I don't mind paying a bit more for quality, reliability, and durability.