On Wednesday, November 4, 2020 at 10:05:00 AM UTC-6, wrote:
On Wednesday, November 4, 2020 at 10:11:39 AM UTC-5, Peter W. wrote:
I am looking for suggestions on a 3D printer & scanner - either as one piece of hardware, or two. My needs are both small and simple. Such things as knobs, handles and similar parts with no dimension longer than about 5" (130mm). I don't need speed, but I would appreciate accuracy and the ability to reproduce details such as knurling and scrolling on small parts.

I am somewhat price driven, but not to the level of absurdity. Nor am I any sort of adept with the software, never having done it before. So, simple-is-good.

Thanks in advance!

Peter Wieck
Melrose Park, PA
I've heard good things about the Ender 3 at a price point of around $200, I think. But I don't have one myself so can't confirm.

You've never done the software? Umm. Be prepared for a learning curve, I've struggled and I'm an engineer who had to take drawing and CAD in school. But for what you want you're probably okay, lots of youtube videos.

I agree about the learning curve. I have the Da Vinci 1.0A and decided to update the firmware with repetier. I've tried all the slicers but stuck with slic3r. I wouldn't suggest an all-in-one for the OP for help. The scanner on these machines aren't very good. He could buy a handheld or 3d print parts to use a cell phone and just render on the pc. lol.