Comment on Is a Prusa Mini+ for $100 a good deal?

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• elcroqueta@lemmy.cafe ⁨5⁩ ⁨days⁩ ago

  What about the print quality, I don’t mind speed

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  • EmilieEvans@lemmy.ml ⁨2⁩ ⁨days⁩ ago

    The print quality is fine if the printer doesn’t freeze. Nothing exciting but also not bad for a $100 used device. Still, nothing to ride home about if $200 buys you a new BambuLab A1 mini. In sharp contrast is the Bambulab a reliable and superior printer in every aspect.

    With this sad. If you still consider the Prusa Mini:

    1. DO NOT update the firmware to versions with input shaping! They introduced a bug that you need to remove the SD-card before turning it on or otherwise the printer believes the firmware is damaged/bricked. This bug has been known for quite a long time without any fix from Prusa (present in multiple “stable”/release firmware versions!!!). I got rid of the last Prusa few years ago because of this issue so it might be fixed, might be still broken.

    2. Do not rely on network connectivity/features. They are unstable meaning the printer needs to be restarted multiple times per day (combine this with the SD-card issue) or just freezes mid-print.

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    • Woblecock99@lemmy.world ⁨21⁩ ⁨hours⁩ ago

      This might be something hardware related to your printer. Literally never heard of this bug and always running latest firmware.

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  • ExcessShiv@lemmy.dbzer0.com ⁨5⁩ ⁨days⁩ ago

    It’s OK…nothing stellar or impressive, but acceptable and absolutely good enough for most light users.

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  • PlutoniumAcid@lemmy.world ⁨3⁩ ⁨days⁩ ago

    The quality is whatever you print. The printer’s quality is stellar.

    I always say that if you want to print stuff, buy Prusa. If you want to tinker with the printer, buy something else.

    Prusa is the Mercedes of 3d - premium price for a premium experience. At 100$ for a Mini, I would not hesitate even if I already have one.

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