3-D Printer Questions

IREFUSE · Oct 28, 2015

So I was wondering about getting a 3-D printer, but I don't quite understand how they work.

So how do I tell it to print? do I have to use a certain type of software to print a object?

Whats the difference between a 10x10 and a 6x6 printer ??

Is the material used to 3-d print expensive?

Whats a good and cheap kit to assemble

if I make a model in blender/maya could I print it?

USAFRet · Oct 28, 2015

1. Just like a regular printer, mostly
2. Size 10x10 inches, vs 6x6 inches. The size of the thing you can make
3. It can be
4. I've been looking for one, and price pretty much tracks performance. The more expensive generally gets you better results. What is your budget?
5. Yes. There may be some conversion to do, but yes.

What are you planning to use it for? There are a number of online services that will print your thing and send it to you.
Just like Walmart printing your photos, or an online service printing your portrait on canvas.

IREFUSE · Oct 28, 2015

Well mainly just models but maybe gears and such later one. And A budget of 200 , but I don't mind going a bit higher is its worth it.

USAFRet · Oct 28, 2015

IREFUSE :

"$200 or a bit higher" isn't going to get you much.
What ones have you seen in that price range?

IREFUSE · Oct 28, 2015

Well this one, but i'm kinda Effie on it https://www.3dprintersonlinestore.com/full-acrylic-reprap-prusa-i3-kit

this one also http://www.eastmachinery.com/product/1824.html?gclid=CPP834un5sgCFZCFaQod1bEHIQ

How much should I spend on one?

USAFRet · Oct 28, 2015

IREFUSE :

That first one will probably require a LOT of customization and extra spending:
http://www.instructables.com/id/Sunhokey-2015-Prusa-i3-DIY-Kit/

At that price level, they are generally not full plug and play.

IREFUSE · Oct 28, 2015

USAFRet :

Oh dang, so is there any that you would recommend?
I thought 200 would be enough, but I'm willing to go higher, 400$-500$?

USAFRet · Oct 28, 2015

IREFUSE :

I'm still investigating myself. Not at the point of being able to recommend one.
Bottom line, do your homework on this. This is still new tech. Read, evaluate, etc.
Try one of the print services. Create and buy a model. See if it is as detailed as what you think it might be. Then find out what they use.

IREFUSE · Oct 28, 2015

Thanks for your response, I'll do a bit more research

mashtips · Jan 19, 2016

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