Followers of this forum and my YouTube channel know I have searched for the perfect beginner's 3d printer for three years. My requirements include:
I am currently reviewing the Mingda Magician X and it is close but maybe not quite there. The setup took about 5 minutes. The ABL is fully automated and easy to use. The touchscreen menus are in color and clear with nice graphics. It uses a direct extruder and has dual Z-axis stepper motors. The print bed is the new textured glass many manufactures are using. The print quality is very good. It sells for about $330 US.
The video about this printer should be out in a few days. Here is a quick look at Yoda printing.
Irv
- A reasonable print volume of at least 200mm cubed
- Fully assembled and/or trivial to assemble
- Right out of the box, slicer support
- Auto bed leveling -- with no complex ABL setup
- Easy to load filament
- Good bed adhesion and release
- Heated bed and hot end capable of printing at up to 230c
- Support for PLA, PETG, and TPU
- Very clean and easy to use menu controls
- Ender 3 print quality.
- $300 or less
I am currently reviewing the Mingda Magician X and it is close but maybe not quite there. The setup took about 5 minutes. The ABL is fully automated and easy to use. The touchscreen menus are in color and clear with nice graphics. It uses a direct extruder and has dual Z-axis stepper motors. The print bed is the new textured glass many manufactures are using. The print quality is very good. It sells for about $330 US.
The video about this printer should be out in a few days. Here is a quick look at Yoda printing.
Irv
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