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Ender-3 V2 3D Printer, Is it any good? (www.creality.com)
submitted 1 year ago by redpen to c/[email protected]
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Hey, I'm a complete newbie when it comes to 3D printing. I have a chance to pick up this printer second hand, and I was wondering what the community thinks of the product. Would this printer be decent for a beginner? Thanks!

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[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

I might be a bit late with my answer, but overall the ender 3 is a decent beginner printer. I've had no major problems with mine.

You and others please note that there are 4 different models of the ender 3.

  • ender 3: loud board and stock everything
  • ender 3 v2, new screen, silent board, adjustment knobs for belts and a glass bed
  • ender 3 neo. silent board, old screen, auto bed leveling (BL-Touch), glass bed
  • ender 3 v2 neo: Basically a v2 + neo

IMO the neo is a sweet spot for beginners. It has most of the upgrades people do on their printers, while being cheaper than doing them yourself.

EDIT: just read that you're buying used. Depending on the price the v2 would be completely fine. Just add bltouch later if you want.