Today I received a package in the mail, something that I have been dreaming for many years to get and now finally obtained; a 3D printer!
After doing a lot of research I decided to go with a FlashForge Adventurer 3. While a bit more expensive than other options the reviews were great and its what I would call a high-end beginners 3D printer. I noticed that while the more economical kits ("Creality Ender 3 Pro") were enticing with larger build volumes, the tinkering involved did not interest me. Other printers that I seriously considered was the "Monoprice Select Mini Pro" but with a build volume of just 12cm³ I wasn't sure it was big enough...
Ultimately what drew me to the Adventurer 3 was the enclosure which limits dbA, printing odors and also helps contain "Volatile organic compounds" (VOCs). Another factor is that I also have three young boys and a curious cat which also told me that an enclosure was the way to go if I did not want to have issues.
The touchscreen while not a requirement was a pleasant bonus as well as WiFi connectivity. The slicer software is very easy to understand and use (FlashPrint) and overall and very happy with the selection I made from the hundreds of models available on the market.
While the purchase of the 3D printer was not solely motivated by what it can do to help me with scale modeling I am certain that this tool will no doubt will be a great asset and can't wait to use it on a project!
Ultimately what drew me to the Adventurer 3 was the enclosure which limits dbA, printing odors and also helps contain "Volatile organic compounds" (VOCs). Another factor is that I also have three young boys and a curious cat which also told me that an enclosure was the way to go if I did not want to have issues.
The touchscreen while not a requirement was a pleasant bonus as well as WiFi connectivity. The slicer software is very easy to understand and use (FlashPrint) and overall and very happy with the selection I made from the hundreds of models available on the market.
While the purchase of the 3D printer was not solely motivated by what it can do to help me with scale modeling I am certain that this tool will no doubt will be a great asset and can't wait to use it on a project!
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