so im a teen with not alot of money but i want to get into 3d printing, another community suggested the ender 3 original. it looks like a solid printer but who know im a noob after all. my budget is around 100$ or less. im looking into making mini figures and painting them or whatever nerdy thing i find. i know the budget is tight but im hoping there is something, also im debating on buying a used 3d printer because they seem cheaper.
also any tips for a noob would be great like what makes said model good or bad compared to other models and such.
Amazing summary by Angus of Maker’s Muse (imo one of the best 3D printing channels): https://youtu.be/k4Cc_3G4mpc
Stock Ender 3 is a hassle that can be so frustrating you’d drop the hobby altogether. If you want to get it as a platform for tinkering and modding, then go ahead. If you want it as a tool, get something reliable. Even investing a little bit more upfront might save you more in the long run. A broken cheap printer doesn’t make any money after all.
And one more note: if you want to focus on minis and want a decent quality, FDM might not be the best choice.