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Best 3D Printers Under $200 – Buyer’s Guide

Keep those purse strings tight with our current selection of the best 3D printers under $200.

Featured image of Ender 3 Pro vs Ender 5: The Differences

Creality Ender 3 Pro or Ender 5? Both are capable and affordable machines, but what's the difference? Get the right number for you.

Get Your Kit On

2021 Best DIY/Kit CNC Routers

What better way to understand your machine than to assemble it yourself. Here are our top picks of the best DIY and kit CNC routers currently on the market.

Leave Your Mark

Top 10 Laser Marking Machines

Looking for a laser marking machine? Check out our 2020 buyer's guide to the top 10 laser marking machines. Includes an overview of the different technologies.

Let's Be Clear

PVB Filament: All You Need to Know

Polyvinyl butyral (PVB) is a special 3D printing filament that can be layer smoothed. Read on to learn all about PVB filament!

Nothing Goo-fy About It

Elegoo Mars (Pro) Resin: Which Resins Can I Use?

Check out our 12 different kinds of resin that are guaranteed to work with the Elegoo Mars and Mars Pro. Go print your next masterpiece!

Some Like It Hot

10 Best E3D Hot Ends & Alternatives

Being some of the best in the 3D printing realm, E3D hot ends have plenty of variants. Check out the best E3D hot ends and alternatives.

A Shining eSun

eSun Filament: All You Need to Know

eSun is one of the largest filament companies in the world. Read on to learn more about eSun filament options!

Core Upgrades

2021 Best Tronxy X5SA (Pro) Upgrades & Mods

The Tronxy X5SA and the Pro model are large CoreXY machines with massive potential. Read on for some Tronxy X5SA upgrades to level up!

Clear as Day

Clear PETG Filament: The Basics & Best Brands

Clear PETG is perfect for printing translucent objects like lampshades or vases. Read on for the best options for clear PETG filament!

Shape Up

Shapeoko 4: 5 Things You Need to Know Before You Buy

Hunters of a new CNC machine may have clocked Carbide 3D's Shapeoko 4 through the undergrowth. Before they pull the trigger, though, we've put together 5 things they really should know about it first.

Light It Up

3D Printer Light: 4 Solutions to See Your Printer Better

If you like to keep an eye on your prints, LEDs will help! Learn some options to see your prints in the dark with these 3D printer lights.

Bag a 3D Printed Bargain

2021 Best Cheap 3D Printing Services

If you're 3D printing on a budget and want the assurance of a professional service, check out our list of the best cheap 3D printing services!

(V3 + X1) ²

Artillery Sidewinder X1 vs Creality CR-10 V3: The Differences

Trying to decide between the Creality CR-10 V3 and the Artillery Sidewinder X1? We've put both machines side-by-side to highlight what's so similar and dissimilar about them.

DIY SLA Printer / DIY DLP Printer

8 Cheapest DIY Resin (DLP/SLA) 3D Printers from $20

Looking for a cheap DIY SLA printer? Here are the 8 cheapest resin (DLP/SLA) 3D printer projects from $20 you can build yourself.

Set In Stone

Marble PLA: Marble Filament Brands Compared

Whether truly composite or simply an ingenious color job, marble filament yields impressive prints. Read on to learn about the best brands!

Be in the Ardui-Know

Arduino Uno vs Mega vs Due: The Differences

Despite what you might think, not all Arduinos are created equal. Read on for the battle royale Arduino Uno vs. Mega vs. Due!

Sticky Smelly Liquid

Anycubic Photon Resin: What to Consider & Which to Buy

After a first few uses of DLP 3D printers, you'll discover that quality resin is essential. Join us as we reveal our top picks for Anycubic Photon resins!

No Swords Needed

Arduino CNC Shield: Buyer’s Guide

Depending on your project, there are a few Arduino CNC shields to choose from. Read on to see your best options!

Stackin' Spools

Filament Storage: 10 Best Racks to Print, Build, or Buy

If you're proud of your filament collection, organize and show it off! Read on for some clever filament storage solutions to buy or build.