The budget 3D printer we most recommend for beginners is now half price
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(Image credit: Elegoo / Future) Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Pinterest Flipboard Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter If you've been planning to get into 3D printing and waiting for the right deal to come along, now could be the moment. The Elegoo Centauri Carbon is now reduced to just £209 at JoyBuy in the UK – that's over 50% off the already low retail price for this great-value printer.We rate this the best budget 3D printer in our comparative guide to the best 3D printers overall. We think it's a good choice for beginners since it makes it so simple to get started pretty out of the box with very minimal setup needed.Save 53% (£231)Elegoo Centauri Carbon 3D printer: was £440 now £209 at joybuy.co.ukWhen we tested the Centauri Carbon back in March, our reviewer found that it hits the sweet spot for speed, quality and versatility at an accessible price. It prints accurately and fast, and it's very easy to live with despite being built like a tank.US DEAL - $298.99 at AmazonView DealAn ideal budget 3D printer for beginners Image 1 of 3 (Image credit: Rob Redman) (Image credit: Rob Redman) (Image credit: Rob Redman) Image 1 of 3 View Original Image 2 of 3 View Original Image 3 of 3 View Original We highly rate Elegoo's first foray into Core XY FDM printing. Unlike many FDM 3D printers out there, the Elegoo Centauri Carbon leaves very little work to do in assembly. There are no gantries to bolt together. All that is needed is to remove the accessories and shipping foam from inside, remove three screws and plug in the screen. You can be up and running in just a few minutes.The enclosed system is styled similarly to Elegoo's Mars resin printers, with similar graphics and a dark grey metal housing. It's solidly built and caters well to filaments that require different setups with a lift-off glass top panel, and a two-sided build plate, both of which are clearly marked so you know what to use and when.There's a built-in camera, so you can film timelapses of your print jobs and monitor in real time, and a self-clean function. And despite making things as easy as possible, there's plenty of opportunity to dive deep once you're ready to start getting more hands on.We think it's suited to anybody who needs speed, reliability and accuracy and can work within the 256 x 256 x 256mm build volume.If you prefer to use liquid resin materials when 3D printing, check out my review of the Elegoo Saturn 4 Ultra, which is another super beginner-friendly machine from Elegoo. Get the Creative Bloq NewsletterSign up to Creative Bloq's daily newsletter, which brings you the latest news and inspiration from the worlds of art, design and technology. TOPICS Joe Foley Freelance journalist and editor Joe is a regular freelance journalist and editor at Creative Bloq. He writes news, features and buying guides and keeps track of the best equipment and software for creatives, from video editing programs to monitors and accessories. A veteran news writer and photographer, he now works as a project manager at the London and Buenos Aires-based design, production and branding agency Hermana Creatives. There he manages a team of designers, photographers and video editors who specialise in producing visual content and design assets for the hospitality sector. He also dances Argentine tango. View More You must confirm your public display name before commenting Please logout and then login again, you will then be prompted to enter your display name. Logout Back To Top LATEST ARTICLES 1 I thought the Evercade Nexus was too big – then I played Banjo-Kazooie on it 2 Original Prusa MK4S review: the old guard of 3D printing 3 Lenovo ThinkTab X11 review: built like a tank, but not really a tablet for the creative crowd 4 This artist blends traditional Chinese ink aesthetics with digital painting in Photoshop to create dynamic Three Kingdoms characters 5 This student Oscar-winning film looks like stop motion, but it's actually 3D animationSource: Creative Bloq AI Art — Published — Category: Image AI