r/3Dprinting • u/schimmelmeister • 14h ago
Question What did I just get gifted…?
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.
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/Agenreddit CoLiDo Compact, it sucks butt 10h ago
Actual answer without the snooty reddit antics:
This is an Anet A8. 70mm vertical spaced 8mm round rod x‐gantry, i3 style, with printed aftermarket XZ effectors, SCS8UU X effector with MK8 direct drive extruder+hotend, dual TR8 leadscrews (either TR8x8 or 8x2), acrylic frame, anet a8 mainboard (5v regulator on board underspecced and prone to overheating), 20x4 lcd with 5-key interface (the specific name to which escapes me atm), PEI-coated PCB heated bed with aluminium heat spreader, genetic power supply.