We Test $300 vs $300,000 3D Printer

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[MakersMuse]

One thing to watch out for is the low temperature resistance of PLA if people wanna print for automotive use, I've had parts deform within minutes in summer. Stick to ABS (If not exposed to UV), PETG, ASA, PA12 or PP if you can get it to print 👌

[mirfalltnixein.]

Title: 300, 000$. Literally 2 seconds in: 250, 000$.

[PabzRoz]

That Ender is not one of the cheapest printers you could buy. It's actually considered a decent printer in the 3D printing community. Especially that model of Ender 3 lol. You can get much cheaper.

[dsp]

Massive props to Bob for coming up to an uncalibrated printer he's never used and actually producing something useful within a few hours. I've been designing, printing and selling 3D printed parts for over 5 years now. "So the printer just failed... Sometimes it happens" has got to be the understatement of the year. 3D printers are finicky af even with the best processes in place.

Edit: Also, that tan PEEK material he's talking about in the SLS segment, is about $0.60 *per gram*, so not exactly cheap. PLA plastic as used in the FDM desktop printer is closer to 0.02$/g.

[Zachariah_Haske]

Bob showing up in this episode is the crossover I never expected… but apparently the one we needed.

[FABIZN]

I did expect a bit more from this episode to be honest.
There are so many options and applications for cars. Like refining prints by sanding filling and painting them to really make them look like bought parts.
Missing out on all the awesome metal prints that are available these days. Like F1 uses them.

[ExtraFungus]

As someone who's been 3d printing for 7 years, I hate the misinformation, but glad to see the episode.

[Ian.Smith]

The quality of a print really depends on tuning. I have an ender 3 that had terrible quality but then when I properly tuned it, the parts coming off the bed look almost injection molded

[benhockley]

This has got to be one of the most realistic demonstrations of 3D printers I've seen. Most channels just show things working in usually ideal conditions, but anyone who has worked with 3D printers knows the pain that Bob went through delivering for this video.

[hawkeye_rob]

A cool project for low car would be to design a cosmetic hood scoop to cover up that elephant trunk sticking out of the hood left after doing the v8 swap. You could 3D print a mold and use it to fabricate a carbon fiber component to bond to the hood. It's not as hard as it sounds but would make that hood look like you did it on purpose instead of leaving the hood rough cut with a hose sticking out.

[johnhumphrey]

Ender 3 is quite a powerful 3d printer. There's definetly worse printers to do for a cheap printer comparison. Most of its printii capability is based on the user's ability to tune it

[washinthewind]

"Hi, I'm Bob at I Like to Drive Stuff!"

When Bob mentioned he had done some collaboration with y'all I was super excited because he's one of my long time faves and Donut is a newer fave. This is an awesome combination and I hope there is more to come!

[zwh]

Hey, 3D printing SME here (8yrs exp). The main difference b/t cheap printers and more expensive printers is 1. The build volume, and 2. The build chamber temperature regulation. To print the PEEK, Ultem1010, CF Nylon, materials you have to have a build chamber that can reach 150 degrees C. For FDM machines the deposition rate is similar throughout all price points. If you all ever want a metal 3D printing SME hit me up

[Yates.Diesel]

The sound effects every time Nolan fixes his glasses always get me lol

[tomwills]

I'd like to see them 3D print the ridge wallet in both machines then compare them.

[vitoru]

Hi, 3DPrinting specialist here. Awesome video, I know when starting in a new area can be overwhelming with information, principally 3dprinting that is growing exponentially. I also understand why is important to break down to make easier to understand. Although I wanted that you break apart about the different types of 3d printer. Hopefully you guys start learning more and more about the slicer you are using, and soon you guys can get even better parts. Congrats in general!

[EconomicsMate]

3D printing truly is a game changer. I remember 15 years ago when 3D printers were commerical only and were less powerful than the home ones you and I could buy. I've printed so many different things. Love it

[denoftools]

Would have been nice to see some MSLA in the mix.

[dustondoesit]

If you want print quality, everyone knows resin is the way to go. Nozzle size and calibration are key for quality on FDM printers. A large scale 3d printer is exactly that, for printing large scale objects.

[yeahitsyieh]

This is NOT a collab I ever expected to happen, but I'm all for it !