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I’m an engineering student and for my work, I’m working to invest in a 3D printer. I already have some experience using someone elses printer for my printing jobs but I’d like to get my own to put the rapid in rapid prototyping.

Requirements:

  • Kit, DIY, or Off-the-shelf (If kit or DIY, good instructions are important)
  • Dual extrusion (very important but would be willing to sacrifice for larger printing volume)
  • Maximum printing dimension at least 11" (great to have but 10" or greater is acceptable)
  • Under $600 (must have)
  • Good support community

Options

Here, I’ll list printers recommended here for the convenience of future viewers.

  • FolgerTech FT-5
    • $499
    • Single Extrusion
    • Print Volume 12" x 12" x 15.75" (Even without dual extrusion, the print volumemakes up for it)
  • 3DStuffMaker MegaPrusaGen2
    • $517
    • Single Extrusion
    • Print Volume: 11.4"x10.6"x7.9"

Thanks

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Hey @JKWWONG, you can also check out our 3D Printer Guide for suggestions on which DIY printer to buy. It has user reviews as well so you can make an informed decision - hope that helps :slight_smile:

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What do you consider a large print volume? Some would say 200*200 but to me that’s standard. To me large is 300*300 or more.

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Shameless plug but we’re working on such a printer at ENIAC40 | Facebook. It’s inspired by the Vulcanus max, smartrap, and others but should come in under $600. Dual nozzles coming soon. We’ve built 3 of these so far with a few others in build now.

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300mm in at least one axis.

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Prusa i3 has a multi extruder upgrade now.

best stuff out there under a grand.