3DPrinting
3DPrinting is a place where makers of all skill levels and walks of life can learn about and discuss 3D printing and development of 3D printed parts and devices.
The r/functionalprint community is now located at: or !functionalprint@fedia.io
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US, Texas
You could try your local library, if they still allow those in Texas.
Have you tried to see if there's a local maker space that let's you use their 3d printers?
I run a small 3D print business that mostly does B2B, but I handle the occasional B2C. I charge $15 + 10¢/min for single color basic filaments (PLA/PETG/ASA) for B2C. I'm in Europe though but it could give you a price range idea.
A lot of libraries also have maker spaces now as well -though I don’t know if Texas has libraries
Luckily I live in an urban, relatively liberal (compared to the rest of the state) area.
I was just being a smart ass, I live in Idaho so, ya know, stones and glass houses
I live in San Antonio. If that or Austin are where you're from, many libraries around here have 3D printing available. I'd offer to let you use mine, but I also don't want to invade your privacy online.
Assuming Austin, I found like 5 with a quick search. Assuming San Antonio, I found 3. Not sure if Houston or DFW are blue.
There are also services like pcbway or jlccnc that will print your model and ship it to you
Slant3d.com I've not used them, but I follow the founders YouTube channel where he has some good 3d printing tips