I’m just getting into 3d printing and I’m looking for some recommendations. My budget is $400 and I’ve narrowed it down to the sv06+ or the Ender-3 V3. I like that the print size is bigger on the sv06+ but all reviews point to the Ender, do you guys have any recommendations for me?

Also maybe the bambu a1? Or a1 mini? I don’t like that the firmware isn’t open source though.

I’m OK tinkering but just want some insight.

Thanks!

  • pelespirit@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
    3·
    5 days ago

    I know this isn’t on your list, but someone recommended the Elegoo Neptune 3 Pro here and I love it. Apparently the 4 Pro is faster, which would be a bonus. Here is why I love it, but might take it off your list.

    • I was a total noob and I had no issues except that I had to buy a longer cord to connect it to my computer.
    • It’s really sturdy
    • The software was easy to pick up. The software does seem to be open source that they’ve modified. Super powerful though and fixes so many issues that others have said they’ve had. I’ve imported all kinds of problematic blender models and they printed fine.

    I don’t know anything about what you’re looking at, but good luck with whatever you choose.

    Edit: I forgot to add, make sure you get filament ahead of time. It didn’t ship with my order and they give you very little to start with.

    • Cyv_@lemmy.blahaj.zoneEnglish
      4·
      5 days ago

      If you get the 4 pro, keep in mind it has auto bed leveling but if its uneven beyond the ability of the software it doesn’t have bed screws. I’ve had to shim mine with foil to make it level Edit: I’m dumb i have the 3 pro sorry ;-;

      • pelespirit@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
        1·
        5 days ago

        That’s good to know. I was thinking of upgrading to the 4 (or maybe next) if it was that much faster. Have you had experience to compare the 3 and 4?

        • Cyv_@lemmy.blahaj.zoneEnglish
          3·
          5 days ago

          I’ve only had the 4, but it serves me pretty well. I do have some issues with calibration sometimes but it’s pretty fixable with some tinkering. I think theferalengineer on youtube also has some videos about the neptune 3 and 4, he’s where I figured out how to put klipper on my 4 pro. Edit: I’m dumb I have the 3 pro sorry!

          • fif-t@fedia.io
            2·
            5 days ago

            The Neptune 4 series models come with (Elegoo customized) Klipper pre-installed. Are you talking about installing the Open Neptune firmware? (de-elegoo’d Klipper firmware)

            • Cyv_@lemmy.blahaj.zoneEnglish
              2·
              5 days ago

              I got mine a while ago, so they must have changed the firmware they have by default since then. Mine had some flavor of marlin with a super simple touchpad. Or maybe I have the 3 pro… Honestly, it’s been like 3 years and I still have to unpack the thing since moving, so I could be wrong on the exact model >.<

              Edit: I looked up the old receipt its the 3 pro sorry ;-;

              • fif-t@fedia.io
                2·
                5 days ago

                All good! But yeah, a few big differences between the 3 series and 4 series 😅

      • fif-t@fedia.io
        2·
        5 days ago

        You can use any of the common slicers. Avoid the Elegoo customized Cura. Orca slicer has profiles for the Neptune 4 series built in

      • pelespirit@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
        1·
        5 days ago

        Again, I’m a noobie, it’s Cura with Elegoo making changes to it. Does that help? I just do my own thing, but I’ve printed around 50 models with it. I don’t really know what other companies ship with software.

        Edit: Also, I build my own models in Blender, so it was easy for a 3d modeler? Maybe it’s not for someone who has someone do their models. I’m not sure.

        • schizo@forum.uncomfortable.businessEnglish
          2·
          5 days ago

          I was just curious if they had done their own thing. Some companies just ship Cura, some have done their own thing, and I wasn’t aware of which way they went.

          I’m not a giant Cura fan* so was just curious.

          (* Cura has the problem of trying to be everything for everyone and to do everything anyone ever might want to do, and ends up just being… a bit much.)