What 3d printing pen do you guys recommend? I see ranges from 30 to 200 dollars out there. Any tips?

  • Remy Rose@lemmy.one
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    9 months ago

    We use a 3Doodler Pro+ at work, which I think might be the most expensive one out there? I’ve got to say, it really isn’t any easier to use than the cheapest alternatives on the market… There’s just a horrendous learning curve to these things in general, although if you think of it as any other art form then I guess it’s probably comparable.

    On ours, I do really appreciate the wide heat range, the ability to access the dual gear extruder during operation, and the swappable nozzles. What I don’t appreciate is the ridiculous markup, the non-standard nozzle size, and them lying about only being able to use their special proprietary filament (it’s just normal 2.85mm).

  • LazaroFilm@lemmy.world
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    9 months ago

    I have this pen which is $60 on Amazon. I really like it. Used it with PLA PETG and ABS with no issues. It doesn’t need as high temperatures as 3D printer as the filament comes out much slower.

    MYNT3D Professional Printing 3D Pen with OLED Display https://a.co/d/1y3GvRi

  • Tolookah@discuss.tchncs.de
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    9 months ago

    I bought a cheap pen, maybe the same as the other poster, to help weld things together. Turns out I have no skills, and it looks bad. As a whole for me, 3d pens are annoying to use.

    • tonyn@lemmy.ml
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      9 months ago

      When you need to weld two 3d printed parts together, try Weld-On 3. It comes with a hypodermic applicator. Press the parts tight together, then drip some Weld-On 3 in the seam. The liquid is a strong solvent that dissolves the surface of both pieces, but within a minute the parts are welded together. It’s the BEST way to weld two 3d printed parts together I have ever used. Use in a well ventilated area.