Entry level printer

[CivilDrone]

Morning All,
Would like to get both of my sons into 3d printing as it seems all is heading that way
No idea what qualities it should posses but budget is up to £200 max
Preferably user friendly UI, to print say rubix cube-sized items
The only brand that comes to mind is ender but perhaps things changed after few years
Thank you

 

[varkanoid]

Elegoo Neptune 3 Pro. It just works.

Talking of Rubiks Cubes I just printed this.

 

[aeronic]

Depending on what size bed you need, could you stretch to a Bambu a1 mini? It’s a great fast printer and you don’t have to buy the multicolour ams.

Otherwise the Neptune 3 is a solid pick.

 

[VeNT]

Morning All,
Would like to get both of my sons into 3d printing as it seems all is heading that way
No idea what qualities it should posses but budget is up to £200 max
Preferably user friendly UI, to print say rubix cube-sized items
The only brand that comes to mind is ender but perhaps things changed after few years
Thank you

second hand ender 3. try and get one with BL/CR touch or buy that as extra.

 

[Jony27]

second hand ender 3. try and get one with BL/CR touch or buy that as extra.

What are some checks to do when buying 2nd hand printer having no prior experience? I didn't think it would be reasonable to wait and watch a 1h 30min print finish?

 

[VeNT]

What are some checks to do when buying 2nd hand printer having no prior experience? I didn't think it would be reasonable to wait and watch a 1h 30min print finish?

see it turn on, check the screen doesn't show any errors. heat up bed and plate to 220/80. visual check for dents or bends etc.
the only thing you can't fix normally is a bent frame. maybe take a good straight edge if you've got one?

I've seen base ender 3s for around £60 locally without BL touch. I think that's a good price tbh.

 

[Chaos666]

if the owner has some filament ask him to do a short print if possible