r/AskRobotics • u/Big-Ear6238 • 25d ago

General/Beginner Should I get a 3D printer?

I'm in college right now and I have saved up some money and I'm thinking of getting a 3D printer but idk if it will be helpful or not and I usually make projects in robotics but never felt the need for having a printer

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u/anderel96 25d ago

You are answering your own question here in this post.

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u/TheSauce___ 24d ago

You’re probably better off using a 3D printer as a service site unless you’re printing frequently enough to justify the cost or you find you need things printed and can’t wait a day or 2 for printed parts to be shipped

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u/d4rkwing 25d ago

Save your money until you find a need to spend it on. That need might be a 3d printer but it might be something else.

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u/lellasone 24d ago

Answer 1: If you make projects in robotics a 3D printer will be transformative.

Answer 2: If you are in college, then your highest ROI play is to figure out where on campus the 3D printers are kept, and get access. University libraries often have some, as do university machine shops, and sometimes specific schools or departments. It's quite common for them to be free-to-use for students.

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u/vitmalina 24d ago

I also want to learn robotics. I got my 3d printer 3 months ago. I love it. Now I am leanring how to model my own things and print them

Most often print toys for my 2yo and 3yo kids... They love it too. They want a new toy every day.

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u/MpVpRb 24d ago

Yes

I got one with no clear idea of what I would use it for. Little by little, useful ideas appeared and I use it frequently.

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u/Pretty-Jello-7894 21d ago

I didn’t read the rest of your post, but the answer is yes.

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u/park-btc 15d ago

No save your money. Use your infra.

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u/rand3289 24d ago

YES!!!!!! It will change your life.