The 3D Printing Gifts Guide 2018
Everyone loves 3D Printing Gifts! Why not get your partner something that they will actually use. We will try to Sort them out and Start with some easier gifts then move on over to geeky tech gifts. All inspired by the 3DP Community. Add your gift idea in a comment and we try to add it to this list asap.
To The one without a 3D Printer — 3D Printing Gifts Guide
1. Monoprice Select Mini 3D Printer with A Heated Build Plate.
A Great machine to start with seeing as the ‘kit’ is almost fully pre assembled and its almost plug and play. Dont forget to join the Monoprice communities on Facebook. Buy it HERE
PROS
- Ready to Print: Unlike most other low-cost 3D printers
- This printer ships fully assembled
- Already been calibrated at the factory.
CONS
- The built plate is small and trying to do ABS is a no go
- Getting spare parts can be abit tricky but youll find most parts on Aliexpress if you are familiar with the electronics
- Clogs and jams as much as other machines but the customer base is usually new to 3D Printing which means that they will discredit it as broken or faulty.
2. MYNT3D Professional 3D Printing Pen with OLED Display
With A 3D Printing Pen The sky is the limit! You can make anything and everything! Maybe not as detailed as with a desktop 3D Printer but still A Great start! You can Buy it HERE
PROS
- You can create anything
- Stepless speed control
- Adjustable temperature
- LCD Display
- Replaceable hotend
CONS
- Reports of the PFTE feed tube pulls out of the hotend
- Jams and Clogs a bit to often with their own filament
- The filament feed can break the hotend if the temperature is adjusted correctly
Tools for your 3D Prints — 3D Printing Gifts Guide
1. Advanced Retouching Tool for 3D Prints
One of most High-Tech soldering iron/retouching tool out there. The composite tip design with the hot swap capability is really good. It makes it simpler to change the tips. Use it to retouch 3d printed materials, repair mother boards and much more. You Can BUY IT HERE
PROS
- 4 Changeable Tips
- Digital display
- Hot Swapping of Tips
- Preset for PLA, ABS, PC and PA
CONS
- Short Cable
- The device “Feels fragile”
- Hot Swap Pad had reports of melting
- “A bit expensive”
2. 19 Pieces 3D Printer Print Removal Tool Kit
Essential Tools for Making 3D Printing Easy with Spectacular Results. With this kit you can clean clogs, fix your printer and get your prints off the bed. You can buy it HERE
PROS
- Well Packaged
- Good Assortment
CONS
- Medium to Low Tool Quality
- Not for professionals
3. SUNREEK10Pcs Carbide PCB Drill Bits
Clean your Nozzles easy with these Drill bits. You can Buy them HERE
PROS
- Precision machining by high accurate equipment
- With good milling and cutting performance, ensuring high efficiency
- High hardness, wear resistance, and intensity
CONS
- There really is no Cons..
4. XTC-3D High Performance 3D Print Coating
Two liquids are mixed together and brushed onto any 3D print. Coating self-levels and wets out uniformly without leaving brush strokes. It works with PLA, ABS, Powder Printed Parts and other rigid medias. It can also coat EPS, EPDM and urethane foam as well as wood, plaster, fabric, cardboard and paper. Smooth and Finish your 3D prints. You can buy it Here
PROS
- This is great for getting around hours of sanding!
- Compatible with FDM, SLA and SLS prints
- Very easy to Use easily worth the extra buck
CONS
- Wish it came with clear instruction
- It works but not much better than an acetone wash
- Can be expensive if you print A lot
Geeky 3D Printing Gifts — 3D Printing Gifts Guide
1. Multi-material 3D printing
How does it work
Palette+ combines up to 4 filaments and feeds them into your printer in real time, allowing your printer to print in multiple colors and materials with no hardware modifications. Buy it HERE.
PROS
- Print impossible overhangs with select soluble supports
- CombinePLA with a flexible TPU or try some other compositions
CONS
- Cost
- Early versions had major issues (get a new one)
2. Laser Module 450nm Blue 1000mW for your 3D Printer
Everyone wants to engrave stuff every now and then Or maybe you are just too lazy to use scissors to cut paper? Whatever you reason might be this is a fun addition to your 3D Printer. Buy it Here.
Tip: When used for 1.5 hours, please let it stop and cool down for few minutes to maintain the life span of your laser.
PROS
- Use your 3D Printer to engrave
- Good sturdy build quality
- Cheap
CONS
- A Bit tricky to get working but there is a lot of “how to” videos
- A bit weak if you intend to cut leather go for a 5000mW one.
We will add on more 3D Printing inspired Gifts when we see something cool. Please Comment below if you have a good Gift idea and we will try to add it on here.
Originally published at 3D Printer Chat.
