Where to start with 3D printing?

[desura]

Like the title says. What is a good entry level printer?

 

[XavierMace]

Depends what you're wanting to print. Different machines, even on the low end, have different size print areas.

 

[dave_the_nerd]

Printrbot simple metal? $700 is more than some others, but you can use generic filament (save money in the long run.) 6x6x6 print area, they sell kits to upgrade one axis at a time - another $200 will get you to 6x10x10" they also come preassembled and you can buy one at microcenter.

 

[shabby]

Don't spend too much money on your first 3d printer because you'll have to tinker with it daily and you'll run into problems nightly.
http://www.3ders.org/pricecompare/3dprinters/

 

[2techornottotec]

Whoa man, right now you have a lot of choices.

These guys do good job in aggregating all that data.
http://www.aniwaa.com/comparison/3d-printers/

Personally, I got into 3d printing quit recently.

After my friend printed this phone stand right in front of me, I was sold!

He set the printer up overnight I believe it took like 10+ hours or so and the next day, this phone stand was waiting for us in his box shaped printer.

To be honest though, I think it's not going to be in every person's home. At least not in the next 25 years. The only thing that will push this industry faster is a massive price drop in these 3D Printers. If you got a budget, go with something between $500 or $1000.

UPDATE: I just acquired a Form 2 Resin Printer. Can't wait to share my creations with the community here. YES! SO HAPPY

 

[funboy6942]

hobby king sells them and even a dual head i been looking at....they even have one for $330 in the us warehouse, if u sit still on the page a box usually pops up and offers you a one time discount making it cheaper.

http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__1690__1523__3D_Printers_Accessories-3D_Printers.html

 

[paperfist]

Anyone a super tech on 3D printers?