Good 3D printers sub 500$ (US)

[jman116]

I am looking for a good 3D printer to invest in, with a sizable build bed and ability to upgrade to heated bed.

Would be nice if on Amazon, but will buy from other places including Massdrop.

[SinisterHumanoid]

For a nicer one you'd better double that budget.. Most decent 3D printers cost $900+ from what I've seen.

[GDRRiley]

I am looking for a good 3D printer to invest in, with a sizable build bed and ability to upgrade to heated bed.

Would be nice if on Amazon, but will buy from other places including Massdrop.

None that I know of.

[IndaLight]

I am looking for a good 3D printer to invest in, with a sizable build bed and ability to upgrade to heated bed.

Would be nice if on Amazon, but will buy from other places including Massdrop.

So I have a Da Vinci 1.0A its alright but you'd have to immediately void the warranty. I have a 3D printing business and I was looking to buy this one, http://www.ebay.com/itm/2015-Upgraded-Quality-High-Precision-Reprap-Prusa-i3-DIY-3d-Printer-USA-/272039768516?ssPageName=ADME:X:RTQ:US:1123

It really depends on what you wanna do with it. I just recommend common ones that can do abs and pla.

Do you want a heated bed? Are you planning on printing just plastic?  

[boarder2k7]

For a nicer one you'd better double that budget.. Most decent 3D printers cost $900+ from what I've seen.

None that I know of.

This has been my experience.

In fact even the Replicator and Replicator 2 printers I've used aren't good printers out of the box.

[bob345]

I am looking for a good 3D printer to invest in, with a sizable build bed and ability to upgrade to heated bed.

Would be nice if on Amazon, but will buy from other places including Massdrop.

A bit over budget at $599, but the printrbot simple metal is simply the best bang for the buck 3d printer there is right now. Anything cheaper than this is usually complete crap unless you build your own reprap.

 

http://printrbot.com/shop/assembled-simple-metal/

 

 

 

This has been my experience.

In fact even the Replicator and Replicator 2 printers I've used aren't good printers out of the box.

From my experience they are great out of the box if you properly set them up. Though i could see if you are new to 3d printing there could be quite a few problems if its not properly configured.

[boarder2k7]

From my experience they are great out of the box if you properly set them up. Though i could see if you are new to 3d printing there could be quite a few problems if its not properly configured.

They can end up working very well, that's true. I have just run into too many issues of platforms not staying level, prints coming off, and all the other things that 3d printing is still plagued with. It's the only arena where people are willing to drop that much cash on a product that only almost works without constant help. For two grand though... I don't want to have to fiddle.

They're getting better for sure, it just can't come fast enough.

[EvanF]

A bit over budget at $599, but the printrbot simple metal is simply the best bang for the buck 3d printer there is right now. Anything cheaper than this is usually complete crap unless you build your own reprap.

 

http://printrbot.com/shop/assembled-simple-metal/

 

 

 

From my experience they are great out of the box if you properly set them up. Though i could see if you are new to 3d printing there could be quite a few problems if its not properly configured.

 

 

I can confirm this. I would go for a Printrbot if you can go for the extra money. The simple metal can do automatic bed leveling if you order it with the sensor (It may be a default accessory and is something that will save a lot of time and frustration), and also yields some really good quality prints with some work.

 

Good luck!