3D Printing - Unboxing, Assembly, Printing, and First Impressions of My New Ender 3 3D Printer!

Recently, I bought a Creality Ender 3 3D Printer so that I could produce parts for my science fair project. Although I am well-versed with (geometric) 3D modelling I am relatively inexperienced with 3D printers themselves, only having ever sent prints to teachers to print them, rather than printing them myself. Because of this, I am a relative newbie to the art of 3D printing. The Ender 3 is a popular standard-cost 3D printers for 3D printer artists of all levels, so I decided to purchase an Ender 3 to learn how to use and work with as a hobby.

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Be sure to buy the filament as well because when I purchased this 3D printer I forgot to buy them. Here's the link to a couple of them:

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So what is a 3D printer and how does it work?
3D printing uses computer-aided design (CAD) to create three-dimensional objects through a layering method. Sometimes referred to as additive manufacturing, 3D printing involves layering materials, like plastics, composites or bio-materials to create objects that range in shape, size, rigidity and color. With 3D printing, you can produce functional shapes, all while using less material than traditional manufacturing methods.

Just a decade ago, the average 3D printer was an industrial fixture costing thousands. Today your typical printer can sit on a desk, and we’ll hazard a guess it costs less than the device you’re using to read this very text. It’s easier than ever to find an excellent cheap 3D printer for the smallest of budgets. Even $200 can blag you an excellent starter machine that can get you printing within minutes.

Here are some of the best 3D printers for 2021 (overall rating, most popular, cheapest price, budget, high-tech, resin, intermediate, bargain, pen accessory, high-quality prints, SLA capable, easy-to-use, energy efficient, quietness, heat, ergonomic design, advanced calibration and more :
1. Monoprice Voxel
2. Formlabs Form 3
3. LulzBot Mini 2
4. XYZ da Vinci Nano
5. 3Doodler Create Plus
6. Polaroid PlaySmart
7. Peopoly Phenom
8. Toybox 3D Printer
9. Creality Ender 3 V2
10. Artillery Sidewinder X1
11. Original Prusa i3 MK3S+
12. Anycubic Mega Zero
13. Creality Ender 3
14. Biqu B1
15. Anycubic Mega X
16. Creality CR-6 SE
17. Original Prusa Mini+
18. Monoprice Voxel
19. Flashforge Creator Pro 2

Despite the sheer breadth of quality printers available for less than $1,000, we’ve opted for the Creality Ender 3 V2 for our top pick – a printer that boasts a relatively low price point, balanced with great performance, features, and a huge community that will likely only continue to grow. It’s basically a better Ender 3 Pro, for close to the same price. What’s not to like?

If you're in the market for one, it's important to know how 3D printers differ from one another so you can choose the right model. They come in a variety of styles, and may be optimized for a particular audience or kind of printing. Here's what you need to consider.

What Do You Want to Print?
Tied into the matter of what you want to print is a more fundamental question: Why do you want to print in 3D? Are you a consumer interested in printing toys and/or household items? A trendsetter who enjoys showing the latest gadgetry to your friends? An educator seeking to install a 3D printer in a classroom, library, or community center? A hobbyist or DIYer who likes to experiment with new projects and technologies? A designer, engineer, or architect who needs to create prototypes or models of new products, parts, or structures?

Your optimal 3D printer depends on how you plan to use it. Consumers and schools will want a model that's easy to set up and use, doesn't require much maintenance, and has reasonably good print quality. Hobbyists and artists may want special features, such as the ability to print objects with more than one color, or to use multiple filament types. Designers and other professionals will want outstanding print quality.

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Recording Date: February 14, 2021
Video URL: https://youtu.be/i_Rw2n3dvcE