I don't have a need for a 3D printer, but I have been fascinated with them since first becoming aware of the technology about 6 years ago. I haven't kept up, but last time I looked home hobby ones were priced about $1,200.
So I was pretty surprised to see that Amazon has one on sale right now for under $200. Now you can make stuff you don't really need for a lot less! Still, I think it would be a fun toy to play with.
https://www.amazon.com/Monoprice-Select-Printer-Heated-Filament/dp/B01FL49VZE/ref=gbps_tit_s-3_e543_d739697b?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_p=4a5c8032-5553-4252-88d3-4dd649b0e543&pf_rd_s=slot-3&pf_rd_t=701&pf_rd_i=gb_main&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=4CVFHCBJ9031Q8DEFJ7S
What would you make with it?
Dunno. Make key fobs?
Not sure what anyone does with them. The technology is cool though. And I think that's about the only reason people buy them - to be the first on their block to have one.
A friend of mine that needed a spacer in order to install a Helicopter part, called upon a fellow forum member and friend to make it.
Result after specs given on a forum:
(https://photos.smugmug.com/Cars/n-jSbL3k/i-NbQ82Kk/0/3b162a28/O/i-NbQ82Kk.jpg)
Installed:
(https://photos.smugmug.com/Cars/n-jSbL3k/i-M6hjNgw/0/c0c4946f/O/i-M6hjNgw.jpg)
I am toying with one as well I want my 14 y/o to mess with it more than anything.
I just brought home my POS wire feed Harbor Freight Welder, I told him I want him to learn how to weld. He said it must be like soldering (which I taught him) I laughed and said yeah, jusgt a lot more violent. That piqued his interest for sure.
Once he gets that down I am rewarding him with a build it yourself mini bike.