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Looking to get my first 3d printer, any suggestions?
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I know your budget us $300ish but I'd try to get your hands on a prusa. Used mk3's might be near that price point. But the mk4 prints so much faster.
The entire prusa ecosystem is awesome, almost every part is printable or easily replaced.