I wasn’t going to send in anything on my new 3D printer, since it’s more of a Hobby device than just a “plug-N-pray” product. But then you mentioned the new Anker model in the “One Weird Show”.
So, I thought I’d share on my new toy…. I picked up a Creality Ender 3 Pro at MicroCenter for $100, after a 50% off coupon. I’ve always wanted one to make little household accessories that are too pricey in the stores. I now have a knife organizer in my drawer and a couple of Mug Hook strips to keep my mugs by the coffee. The cost of filament and electricity means that the prices for these printouts is measured in Dimes/Quarters. The Mug Hooks were less than a buck to hang 5 mugs. That’s probably WAY more than it costs to make in China, but their real cost is for the labor to box it, move it to a truck, boat, warehouse, Amazon, UPS, and whatever else in between. But now I can make things I could use, (like that bottle mating collar), for less than it costs to pay someone to ring it up at a register.
Joe’s Video: https://youtu.be/oU9L8hb1y94
Love the show, and all the same things everyone else says at the ends of their notes, JoeA
P.S. The cost difference between the Anker and mine essentially reflects the costs of the add-ons people buy over time. For instance, my $200 printer is the same as the $420 version, but it doesn’t have all the extras bolted on. So, I can upgrade this one to the same as the Deluxe version if I want. Whether it’s cheaper to upgrade or buy complete boils down to whether the stuff is on Sale. Or, in my instance, I now have a $40 upgrade on my gift-list for Father’s Day, so it won’t cost me much of my own money, just time!
Company website: https://www.creality.com/products/ender-3-3d-printer
Amazon: https://amzn.to/3k0Tb0M Good reviews from over 6,000 people.
Someone is the chatroom said the $100 off coupon mentioned in the warehouse video was still online, but it could only be used in the store. I could not find that on the company website. This is the printer in the warehouse video:
https://www.microcenter.com/product/608315/creality-ender-3-pro-3d-printer
See or hear this show: www.gizwiz.tv/episode/1880
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New Chair for Chad
Here is a Minecraft chair for Chad!
