Save over $200 on the 3D printer our reviewer recommends to model more and spend less

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Save over $200 on the 3D printer our reviewer recommends to model more and spend less

Hobbies are expensive. And if that hobby is tabletop gaming, then so be it Real duration. However, with the right products and a little patience you can save costs. And it all starts with a reliable 3D printer. And when it comes to reliable and affordable 3D printing at home, ANYCUBIC immediately comes to mind. Whether you know someone who loves space travel, cosplay, or just makes cute figurines, ANYCUBIC offers a resin or filament printer for everyone. And you won’t find better deals on those deals than right now during Black Friday.

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Before I talk about the technology, I’ll reveal something shocking: Here Popular sciencewe are nerds. And many of the people we know are nerds. So it should come as no surprise that someone has been geeking out about this 14K resin 3D printer over the past few months. And its conclusion: with a speed of 170 mm/h, a 10.1-inch black and white LCD screen with COB LightTurbo 3.0 source and a resin vat with dynamic temperature control, it has everything you could want to make resin printing super accessible to make. And if you’re already experienced in SLA printing, the open source, feature-rich AnycubicSlicer software has the type of interface that makes it even more efficient and cost-effective to produce thumbnails, etc., while providing room to grow into more advanced printing /modelling. Our tester found the initial setup walkthrough very simple and the connection to Wi-Fi seamless. While there were a few quirks to navigate (and the smell to get used to), the app and online forums provided helpful features and comprehensive advice when it came to exposure time, number of base coats, z-axis spacing, etc. The automatic resin filler is a great feature to ensure you don’t run out halfway through printing and to clean the barrel (although it does take the place of the included air filter, so pros and cons). Still, the finished product has amazing detail and the process has only become more consistent over time. Our man gives this printer his full support if you want to devote your time and temperament to creating your perfect figurines, and here is the proof of concept: