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Hi,

I just have some questions regarding 3D printing. Despite doing this for 2 years I still feel like a beginner.

Questions:

I'm looking at the Ender 5 Plus and Prusa MK3S, I've seen plenty of people say the Prusa is better because the Ender 5 Plus requires more "tinkering". I just feel that the Prusa is overpriced and don't know if I should just bite the bullet and get it or something else? I want to get back into the printing game.

I live in a trailer and my room is pretty small about 30ft x 30ft, would it be safe to use my printer in my room if all I print is PLA (I'm not talking about using it overnight either since I don't trust it). Or should I leave it in my living room?

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[–] [email protected] 5 points 1 year ago (7 children)

I've got an Ender 5 Pro. Had it for a few years now. The tinkering factor is one of the selling points. I have learned so much about how the printer works, how electronics work in general, stepper motors, GCode, etc. Over the years I've upgraded everything but the frame just because I could. Get the Ender and experiment.

[–] chrischryse 1 points 1 year ago (2 children)

But I’ve read ended has bad support if you have an issue if that’s true how would I get help?

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago

It is tough to get support for a machine that is at your house anyways. Youtube will offer way better support for Creality and Prusa printers. You can find almost any repair you need.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

Google. Plenty of us out there who can help out. It never occurred toe. To contact Creality if I had a problem.

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