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chomalo /r/EldritchHorror
1 point
1970-01-19 09:28:13.708 +0000 UTC

You can see the link to the one i bought at the bottom of the post. The one i have is pretty good, though if i had to buy again, i'd probably go with https://www.amazon.com/Comgrow-Creality-Ender-Aluminum-220x220x250mm/dp/B07BR3F9N6/ref=sr_1_3

PockyBum522 /r/3dprinter
0 points
1970-01-20 08:43:41.155 +0000 UTC

https://smile.amazon.com/Comgrow-Creality-Ender-Aluminum-220x220x250mm/dp/B07BR3F9N6

This is a hair over your budget, but I have a larger version of this printer and it's been very reliable and easy to use.

Utopian3D /r/vegetablegardening
3 points
1970-01-19 20:24:58.142 +0000 UTC

I use an ender 3. Here's a link to it on amazon if you are interested:

https://www.amazon.com/Comgrow-Creality-Ender-Aluminum-220x220x250mm/dp/B07BR3F9N6/ref=sr\_1\_1\_sspa

mutantalias /r/3dprinter
2 points
1970-01-19 04:33:23.903 +0000 UTC

Idk about $180, but you can definitely save a bit of money if you order it from the warehouse in China. It just takes longer to arrive, and I personally feel more comfortable dealing with Amazon, as compared to eBay or Alibaba.

OP, here are a few purchasing option links. Also, I would go with the glass bed option if I were you. The eBay link has the option to choose "Ender 3 + Glass Bed" at what looks like no extra cost. Otherwise, you can buy the glass bed separately for less than $20.

eBay Creality Warehouse store ($205): https://www.ebay.com/itm/Creality-Ender-3-Ender-3-Pro-3D-Printer-220X220X250mm-DC-24V-1-75mm-PLA/223496146513?hash=item3409688e51:m:mCXoexVEaY-yqetXfGJ-tyg

Alibaba Creality Warehouse store ($200): https://www.alibaba.com/product-detail/Official-Creality-3D-Ender-3-Ender_62047106886.html?spm=a2793.11769229.0.0.49733e5fSDdLkY

Amazon.com ($230): https://www.amazon.com/Comgrow-Creality-Ender-Aluminum-220x220x250mm/dp/B07BR3F9N6/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?keywords=ender+3&qid=1571603563&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUExVko5TVZIMU5VVzRKJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwMTk4NDkzMkxIQ1ZQRDVRSE1NJmVuY3J5cHRlZEFkSWQ9QTAxMjc0MDlFWEc2V1BKT0ZGWjkmd2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGYmYWN0aW9uPWNsaWNrUmVkaXJlY3QmZG9Ob3RMb2dDbGljaz10cnVl

Ender 3 Glass Bed ($17): https://www.amazon.com/Creality-Ender-Glass-Upgraded-235x235x4mm/dp/B07RD6D2ZQ/ref=sr_1_3_sspa?keywords=ender+3+glass+bed&qid=1571603812&sr=8-3-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEyRjhOSlg2T0ZVRDNLJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwNDY4MzE3MkJJV1ozNk5VSENKUCZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwNjY0MzIwWUhHWFJSU0U0V1NBJndpZGdldE5hbWU9c3BfYXRmJmFjdGlvbj1jbGlja1JlZGlyZWN0JmRvTm90TG9nQ2xpY2s9dHJ1ZQ==

CasuallyCompetitive /r/MechanicalEngineering
14 points
1970-01-19 01:44:52.155 +0000 UTC

So if he really likes to work on side projects, I would say a solid pair of calipers if he doesn't already have a pair and can't borrow them from work. Unless he's working on a space shuttle, these will be more than enough. (https://www.mcmaster.com/8647a42)

Or if he doesn't have a personal 3d printer and would like one, the Ender 3 is around $200 on Amazon and can get some impressive quality prints with the right settings. r/ender3 would agree.

Or if he does a lot of 3d modeling, a Space Mouse is one of those cool things that isn't 100% necessary, but is 100% awesome and beneficial once you give it an honest effort to learn.

On the cheaper side ($25), someone asked about an engineer gift and was recommended a high quality mechanical pencil, and I bit on that idea. Bought myself a rOtring pencil and it makes me feel like a boss every time I use it.

TrikkStar /r/SWlegion
3 points
1970-01-18 23:46:23.351 +0000 UTC
TrikkStar /r/SWlegion
2 points
1970-01-18 23:46:23.359 +0000 UTC
SeritaSlaughter /r/3dprintingdeals
1 point
1970-01-20 11:55:10.966 +0000 UTC
Slaughterman46 /r/Creality
1 point
1970-01-19 13:39:25.124 +0000 UTC
Miata_GT /r/Creality
1 point
1970-01-20 09:51:36.129 +0000 UTC

If you're looking for less than a $200 prince point the Ender 3 is the way to go. I have 2 and with some minor upgrades (printed pieces for the filament path, and later all metal extruders) they are as good as my PRUSA at making reliable and quality prints.