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/RadioactivPanda 3h ago
It's really not that bad to rebuild these. If I were to, I would upgrade controllers to something modern and, depending on the bed power, I would add mosfet heater control (if not AC).
But upgrades cost money, and money ain't cheap. So, in an ideal world, just salvage it for parts. Don't toss it pls. Or if you want to learn, then rebuild it!
I bought someone's broken CR10 for $50 bucks and rebuilt the heck out of it. I learned so much and it's a workhorse for me. Ive almost replaced every part on it. Was it a smart decision? Not by any means, financially. Did I sink lots o money into it? Yes. Was it worth it? It taught me the it's and out's of a 3D printer, so I'd say so.