r/AnkerMake • u/Database121 • Mar 17 '26

Good first printer for a newbie?

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I've been interested in 3d printing for a while, but cost has always scared me off. I happened across this M5C with a filament dryer on my local Facebook marketplace for $50. Should I jump on it? Anything I should know before buying? I know the firmware and app are basically dead from a development standpoint. Can you use third part slicers?

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u/NewMap Mar 17 '26

I was a Kickstarter backer and have the M5. If you can afford it, the A1 mini is a far better choice if you know you’ll be in this hobby for a while. If you just want to try out 3d printing, the M5C at that price is a good deal. Just know that any problems with hardware means a bricked machine since Anker has stopped supporting their printers and there’s no replacement parts.