Here’s how we torture-tested and rated 15 machines.
What makes a great desktop 3D printer? In September, MAKE invited me to put together a team of reviewers from the 3D printing community to advise MAKE’s readers about the state of the art of DIY 3D printing.
- 3D Touch
- Afinia H-Series
- Bukobot 8
- Cube
- Felix 1.0
- Lulzbot AO-100
- MakerGear M2
- MendelMaxPro
- Printrbot LC
- Printrbot Jr.
- Replicator 2
- SeeMeCNC H1.1
- Solidoodle 2
- Type A Series 1
- Ultimaker
Get a copy of the MAKE Ultimate Guide To 3D Printing today!
- 3D Printers Buyer's Guide — 15 Reviewed
- Getting Started in 3D
- Learn the Software Toolchain
- 3D Design for Beginners
- 3D Printing without a Printer
Where is the STL for the test model that was created?
Try this website: http://www.thingiverse.com
Nice!
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