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Hello, I am looking to buy my first filament 3D printer. Any printer or printer brand you recommend and why? What 3D modeling software is usually used to design? Any tips are welcome! (my budget would be 200-300€) I would like to eventually get into resin printing as well.

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[–] eatisaiy@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago (2 children)

Thanks for the response! My understanding is that the procedure/handling of resin is more complicated and that it is simpler to start with fdm.

[–] rambos@lemmy.world 2 points 1 year ago

Its easier to learn snowboarding for people who know how to ski. It doesnt mean every snowboarder should start skiing first, but its not wrong if you enjoy it.

Its more about what you want to print and where. If you want to print tiny, high detail miniatures your FDM will suck. If you want to print in your living room better get FDM and print PLA, cuz for resin you need proper ventilation.

Have fun!

[–] boothin@kbin.social 2 points 1 year ago

I'm not sure if I would even recommend starting with fdm if your goal is resin. So little that you learn about fdm actually transfers to resin, they really are that different. If your end goal is resin because you want to make miniatures, you're just wasting money getting an fdm printer.