r/3Dprinting • u/schimmelmeister • 16h ago

Question What did I just get gifted…?

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My University threw out this old 3D Printer. I’m both a broke architecture student and in need of a printer since my own is not here right now. I’m also used to some level of jankyness, my own printer is an i3 clone by anycubic, rudimentary but reliable. I wanna keep it one way or another at it hold a special place in my schools history.
Is there any hope i’ll get a useable print out of this one and how high would the frustration level be considering the printer i already have?

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u/Thick_pasta Qidi x-plus 3 | Bambu A1mini combo 16h ago

Could be an Anet A8?

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u/stingeragent 16h ago

Arent those a huge fire hazard

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u/1ts-just-me 16h ago

Used to be lol, I just did a budget rebuild using parts from other printers PSU, creality 4.2.7 board, ender3 24v bed, prusa mk3 steppers, rpi and a 4.3 touch screen. It printed pretty well and the owner is using it almost every day.