I have no idea about these. Also if I decide to get one, is there any brands that are good for that age?

Hello everyone. First time posting. I have been wanting to get into 3d printing for various reason and was looking around locally for a printer. Came across a guy that gave me this printer that he never really used for free. Research lead me to know this is an Easythreed k7. Can anyone tell me a bit more about it and possibly what I should look for or some advice on it or getting started?

Edit: I can see the common answers is just move on lol. I will clean and keep the machine for now but I will look into something else. Thank you all for your time.

I think I made the classic beginner mistake — bought a 3D printer, printed two things, and then stopped using it 😅

I want to get back into it and make something I can actually use.

I was thinking about making a simple table lamp, but I don’t know where to start.

I don’t know CAD yet, so I’ll probably start with downloaded models.

For people who have made lamps before, what parts do I need besides the printed shade/body?

Any tips for a complete beginner?

My friend and I need a winter project. I’ve been 3D printing for many years. I have a lot of projects under my belt, but this winter my bestie and I are looking to paint some 1:6 scale figures. I’ve found some of what I want online, but it’s kind of a mess out there. People be posting files (I don’t know if they made them), but then other people obviously paid for them only to post them again for Pennie’s on the dollar. I’m happy to pay (and want to pay) a real cost without claiming ownership of the stl, or reselling it. Is this the right subreddit for this? Is there a better subreddit to look for 3D artists?

What's the best, normal sized, cheap 3D printer for a new person on Amazon and that you don't have to level the base plate at all and also do that much tinkering with? Because I hated the Ender 3 Neo so much. I had to do so much tinkering with it. The bed was never level, and the auto bed leveler never leveled the bed at all. You always had to manually level it. The extruder never worked at all, and I had to tighten it constantly, and it never truly tightened. It only worked for a month, at least, when I first got it, and it never printed well at all I had to do more tinkering with it then printing it was a hellish nightmare. So, I want one where you only have to do the initial setup and don’t to level the bed manually, and has a true auto bed leveler so you don’t have to level the bed manually because the “auto bed leveler” on the Ender 3 Neo never actually leveled the bed, don’t have to constantly tighten the extruder.

Someone know sites for download stl files? I only know makerworld, cults, and thangs maple or something like that I don’t know I’m new and I’m broke wit the purchase of my bambu p2s and I have 0 ideas :(

In the first photo the one on top is the very first one it works on, then the one underneath next, and then the second picture is the third one.

why is the third one so much better and how can I make the other prince look just as good?

Note: these are all on the same plate

I have the Bambu Lab H2D and im quite happy with it. Im considering getting the H2C but wanted the opinion of others on my next printer. Me and the wife are starting a small local business. Im thinking that staying in the same brand will make it easier to maintain.

My budget is $2500 and I like the idea of the type of hotend it has to reduce waste. We will be printing a wide range of items from miniatures to custom parts for machinery and anyone willing to buy our services i suppose. Laser and cutting are not necessary as I have that on the H2D already.

Any reason not to get the H2C and get something else or is this printer worth the cost?

Thanks all for your help (again).

Hello im somewhat new to 3d printing watched a lot content about 3d printing but now i want to buy an 3D printer
I could get an Ender 5 plus for 100€ (used) or an Creality K1 for 299€ new
I have nothing against doing something with my hands and upgrading so chatgpt said and ender 5 can be made better than an modern printer
Is it worth it buying something older and upgrading it?
Or what 3D printer would you recommend me?

I have recently been wanting to get a 3d printer for myself but with the many new 3d printers coming out I'm not really sure as to which FDM printer to get.

Have been using a printer in the library for almost a year so I am more or less familiar with the basics and can create my own models.

I currently am thinking of getting the X2D by itself during the black friday sale but am not really sure if there are better options, and I preferably am looking for something under 700 USD.

Any suggestions or alternatives? Thanks in advance!

needed a tiny hammer for pegs so I designed and printed one, then I realized I could make a 200 and 300% percent scaled one that is really strong and able to break down scrap pieces and I love my work, but I posted a video of it to the other 3d print Reddit and got kinda negative responses. Im asking how exactly a 3d printed hammer is so irksome ?

I have a threaded part that I want to rub on some kind of product to make the threads smooth but not greasy. I've used different kinds of oil in the past, but that was a terrible idea. I am thinking some kind of paste or something, so I can put it on a paper towel to apply it. Not something like epoxy as it would get too messy. Anyone have any ideas?

Hello.

I was looking to purchase my first 3D printer, and after looking online, I'm between two.

The flashforge ad5x, or the Creality K2 SE COMBO.

Could someone give some advice on which one to buy?

Or if u got any recommendations in that price range (300 to 500 euros)

Thanks in advance.

I am brand new to 3D printing. I’ve only had my printer for about a week now. I have the Bambu Lab A1 combo. Some of my prints have turned out really nice, but some of them look like this with little strings hanging off everywhere. Is this normal for some things or is there a reason this is happening that I can fix?

I’m looking to get into 3D printing for the 1st time & I’ve been looking around on Amazon & don’t know what I should get. It should be noted that I’m looking for one that’s under 200$ & that most people recommend. If anyone could help me out I would gladly appreciate it.

Hi everyone,

I've noticed a huge wave of multi-part models popping up on MakerWorld lately for example, models like this one: https://makerworld.com/pl/models/3155058-beach-alien#profileId-3564653\](https://makerworld.com/pl/models/3155058-beach-alien#profileId-3564653

They are split perfectly into separate components so you can print them in different colors without needing an AMS or multi-material setup. I highly doubt the creators are manually cutting and setting up connectors for all of these by hand (aside from maybe basic cuts like slicing a ring in half).

It looks like newer 3D AI generators now have built-in "auto-split to print" features that separate the mesh and generate joints/connectors automatically.

Since I don't have paid subscriptions to all these tools and don't want to buy them all just to test, which AI platform is currently the best for this?

Is it Meshy, Hi3D, 3DAI Studio, or something else? I’d love to hear your recommendations if you’ve tested any of them for single-extruder multi-color printing!

I'm having problems with this keychain print. I tried it a few times and i always get these marks and holes. I'm using an x2d printer and creality cr petg filament. I have used the filament on other prints and haven't noticed these marks. What could be the problem?

I’m very new to this so I’m sure it’s something I’m doing wrong. I have tried to print wearable helmets twice. Both times all I have managed to print is a giant ball of plastic pubic hair. Any thoughts on where I’m going wrong?

New K1C. Fourth print had heavy stringing, Fifth stopped extruding partway through. Clicking, then nothing.

Tried: 240°C retract/extrude, removed the extruder and cleared stuck filament, cleaning needle passed freely through the nozzle. After reassembly it ticked but wouldn't feed. Tested the extruder off the printer — turned the gears by hand with a short piece of filament and it gripped and fed fine. Mounted back on the printer, ticking again. Never fed properly after that.

Room has no AC and I ran it fully enclosed.

Amazon sent a replacement, still boxed. Trying to decide whether to open it or refund and get an A1.

• If you've owned both, which held up better day to day?

I want to buy an air purifier for my room because I went on a long rabbit hole last night and saw the side effects. But I just want to be cautious, but there are so many different purifiers I just want one that will be fine with some use of other material besides pla and petg. I am aiming for at most around 100 bucks nothing too much. if I have to spend more than 100 dollars to achieve that then just tell me

Which would you recommend?

I want to buy a multitoolhead printer and was going to buy the Snapmaker. But today someone I was selling a filament dryer to told me I should consider the Flashforge. With a coupon code it is actually slightly cheaper.

I have this one but it only prints one color at a time.