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<p class="MsoNormal">Thank you to everyone who responded to my 3D printer inquiry. As promised, here is a brief recap of what I heard:<o:p></o:p></p>
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<li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">A recommended resin printer (not typical filament) was the Elegoo Mars at about $300 or the newer Saturn at about $500. Without the Mercury curing machine, the curing process is slow
but both machines can be had in a bundle at about $600.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">Several recommended Prusa machines, including the Mini and the I3 Mk3 (the one I’m currently looking at). They were considered fast, reliable and not too noisy, though an enclosure
is recommended.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">For inexpensive, the SCULPTO2 is said to work okay for $200 but it was recommended to spend more.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black">Lulzbot mini for $1500 (3 yrs ago) was recommended but it needs a computer connection</span><o:p></o:p></li></ul>
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<p class="MsoNormal">A good tip I got was to be sure of what requirements any included software have. Do you need a Windows PC? Does it use an app only? Can you just plug in a USB drive or SD card with plans?<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Take care,<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">David<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>From:</b> David Edelman <br>
<b>Sent:</b> Friday, October 22, 2021 3:54 PM<br>
<b>To:</b> michlib-l@mcls.org<br>
<b>Cc:</b> David Edelman <dedelman@hastingspubliclibrary.org><br>
<b>Subject:</b> 3D Printer Suggestions?<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black">Hello,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black">We are considering a 3D printer for programing, as well as to potentially let patrons print their own items on (with supervision).
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<p><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black">I am new to this and see tons of reviews that can help guide me, but wonder what other libraries are successfully using.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black">Budget is being determined but likely will be under $1,000. We might swing up to $1,500 for the "perfect" machine.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black">I'd like something on the quiet side with the ability to print with multiple materials using standard filaments, nothing proprietary.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black">If anyone has suggestions and can provide any insight, I would appreciate it.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black">Please respond directly to me and I'll consolidate responses back to the list.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black"><a href="mailto:dedelman@HastingsPublicLibrary.org">dedelman@HastingsPublicLibrary.org</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black">Thanks!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black">David Edelman</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#1F497D"><br>
</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black">Circulation Supervisor</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#1F497D"><br>
</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black">Hastings Public Library</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#1F497D"><br>
</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black">227 E. State St.<br>
Hastings, MI 49058</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#1F497D"><br>
</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black">(269) 945-4263<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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