Best 3D printer for a first time user under 25k

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dash2009

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Hey guys,

I am considering purchasing a 3D printer as a first-time buyer. My goal is to work on some larger-scale projects, so I am seeking a printer with the largest possible build volume within a budget of 25k.

Looking forward to receiving valuable recommendations from the community.

Regards
 
as a first time buyer who is just starting, buy a Bambu A1 and be done with it.
I have spent a lot of time on the more DIY style machines from Creality etc - and while they are quite good for what they are but they are a time sink,

In 3d printing , there are a lot of variables and the impact of those variables isn;t immediately obvious as 3d printing is intrinsically a slow process.
That can make the whole trial & error process frustratingly cumbersome.
If you enjoy continous tinkering and have a fair bit of patience, the ender v3 is all you need

I too might have thoroughly enjoyed the tinkering process when I was younger and had plenty of free time.
However I recently replaced my Creality with a Bambu A1 mini and couldn’t be happier since it automates almost all of the cumbersome tasks including calibration, flow rate analysis and bed levelling.
 
ibose said:
What max print volume are you looking for ?
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As much as possible, I have a project ready in FreeCAD with a build volume of 650x170. I understand that finding a printer capable of handling such dimensions within this budget is unlikely. However, I am comfortable splitting the parts but would prefer to divide them into as few pieces as possible to maintain structural integrity.
 
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