I am new to 3D printing, but have always wanted to get into it. Unfortunately, I have very limited space and no dedicated area that I could call my workshop. I also travel frequently, and I would like something where I could take it with me for the day.
Therefore, I would like a portable, or at least very small printer. AFAIK, the new Positron V3.2 is purpose-built to solve this kind of problem.
I am asking whether that model is a good idea for a beginner. My main concern is the price, which I am willing to put up with if there really is no other portable printer.
My other concern is just the fact that it is new and I may be too inexperienced with printers to deal with problems that are natural in first-gen products. I have a decent amount of experience soldering and other electronics work, but nothing with small moving parts. Also IDK if sourcing parts would be an issue.
If, in your experiences, these make it not worth it as a first printer, what would you recommend as a portable printer?
Goodness no.
It is such a cool little printer, but it is very much an enthusiast product. You’ll find yourself doing way more tweaking and troubleshooting than printing. And support will be… thin. Also, the general body of 3D-printing knowledge is largely geared towards common styles of printer, which this is not.
I’d suggest going for a Bambu A1 Mini, Prusa Mini, or the like. If price is a concern, the Kingroon KP3s is a solid budget choice, but a bit more manual.
As a beginner, any printer geared towards enthusiasts will just be endlessly frustrating. My strong recommendation is to just go with something tried-and-true, and well-supported.