3d printing. I need advice, which printer? Child friendly? Easy for non Computer guy to use?

**Erni** · 07-08-2018, 17:27

Printer is up and running. Printed some PLA cubes, cows and dial indicator brackets.
Figured out that without a fan PLA is no bueno. So need to print and figure out a fan.
Adjusting the steps per mm using a dial gage, and then need to dial in the extruder. Dial gage is not a popular for setup, but I think it's the right way to go.
Dealing with some under voltage on y axis, but it is working.
Once I dial it in and learn how to print right I will work on some other upgrades.

A lot of fun, but man it's a steep learning curve.

**FromMyColdDeadHand** · 07-10-2018, 22:55

It is a brutal learning curve because of all the ways things can go wrong. It is amazing how a whole evening can evaporate working out a problem.

PLA is often a place to start. I really like PET-G, like T-glase from Taulmann. Great inter-layer adhesion, good platform adhesion and cool look. I get usable parts out of it.

Wellcome to the affliction!

**Irving** · 07-28-2018, 07:01

Anyone see or hear anything about this yet? Scroll past the buy it now part for more info.

https://bgr.com/2018/07/27/3d-drawin...ted-on-amazon/

**O2HeN2** · 11-24-2023, 14:24

Necropost, but this topic is already established here.

Today, and today only Prusa is having a special on their brand new MK4 printer and MK4 printer kit. At $799 the kit slips in exactly $1 short of having to pay duty on it (so don't order ANYTHING else along with it!). The kits aren't hard to build, but you do have to take your time to assure you do everything right.

I can't recommend Prusa's printer's enough. Unlike cheaper 3D printers they make the user experience (and ease of use) MUCH better than a cheap printer - making the cost difference is really worth it.

Their Mini+ is a good printer, but there's much better value in the MK4. If you're thinking about getting into printing take the leap - today.

Only if you need a LOT of volume should you look at the Prusa XL, though its huge advantage is that the printed object isn't moved (accelerated and decelerated) like on the MK4. It costs a pretty penny, though!

O2