While 3D printing can often be an expensive hobby, it doesn’t have to be. There are a lot of fantastic printers available for under $500, so we wanted to focus on those for this article.

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You could be just starting in 3D printing or looking to expand your collection with some budget workhorses, but either way, we have something for you in our list of best budget 3D printers.

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Types of 3D printers

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There are two basic types of 3D printers: FDM and resin. While we go into great detail about filament and resin printing in another article , I will try to give you a quick rundown of the difference here. FDM (filament based) FDM printing is the most common type of 3D printing and is used to make large-scale models of just about any category. It can be used to make practical prints like brackets and boxes, fun prints like cosplay armor, or even 3D-printed dresses. It feels like almost every day, someone pushes the boundary of what can be done with an FDM printer. If you are looking for the most versatile 3D printer, then get an FDM one. They are safer too, so this is […]

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