Mar 16th 2017
Tech Break 3825
Sub $350 3D Printer
Good starter 3D Printer.
Starting 3D Printer
-- Tracy Delph
"Hey guys, I'm looking to buy my first 3d printer. My price point is sub $350. I've watched the KnowHow episode for the MonoPrice Maker Select and the New Matter Mod-t. I like both of these printers but I've seen some posts saying the Mod-t is more of a toy than a good 3D printer. Any recommendations, I'm new to this category but I catch on pretty quick. Thanks in advance..."
New Matter MOD-t ~$300
Features:
* Non-Heated Build Plate
* Browser-Based USB Interface
* WiFi Enabled
* Quiet & Low Maintenence
* Removable Print Bed
* Unique "Bed & Rod" system that does away with leveling
* Auto Centering & Homing
* Medium Build Area (6" x 4" x 5") vs. [Select:7.9" x 7.9" x 7.1"] vs. [Dremel: 5.9" x 5.5" x 9"]
* Selectable 100/200/300/400 Micron Resolution
* Uses STANDARD 1.75mm PLA Filament
* 100mm/s Printing Speed
* Maximum Extruder Temp of 500F(260C)
* Supports STL OBJ - GCODE
Talking Points:
1. PERFECT Novice Printer (Self-homing, no calibration)
2. Innovative bed system
3. Wireless is convenient
4. Quiet
Monoprice Maker Select V2 ~$317
Features:
* Heated Build Plate (No more bacon!)
* MicroSD Card Slot for print loading (standalone -- Don't need a connected PC)
* Large Build Area (7.9" x 7.9" x 7.1") [The Dremel is 5.9" x 5.5" x 9"]
* 100 Micron Resoution
* Uses STANDARD 1.75mm Filament: (ABS, PLA, XT, PET, TPU, TPC, FPE, FPA, HIPS, Jelly, Foam, Felty)
* 100mm/s Printing Speed
* Maximum Extruder Temp of 500F(260C)
* 1 Year Warranty
Talking Points:
1. Not a Novice Printer, but a GREAT Intermediate unit
2. Structural play (Tendency to move structural members)
3. Lots of 3d-printed after-market mods
4. CRAZY-Flexible
5. Redefines what you can expect from a $300 printer
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