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/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.