{"id":3913,"date":"2023-05-15T08:04:00","date_gmt":"2023-05-15T08:04:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/the3dsourced.wpengine.com\/?p=3913"},"modified":"2023-05-17T02:35:26","modified_gmt":"2023-05-17T02:35:26","slug":"open-source-3d-printer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/3d-printers\/open-source-3d-printer\/","title":{"rendered":"6 Best Open Source 3D Printers 2023 (With Links To Designs)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Open source previously meant users had permission to use and modify software code, and improve it however they wished. Today, the best open-source 3D printers allow you to tweak and improve them, leading to new innovation and advances.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want to buy an open-source 3D printer kit, you\u2019ll now have dozens of options to choose from. <strong>I personally recommend the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/creality-ender-3-v2-official-store-ender-series-3d-printer\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"lasso-urls\" data-id=\"23133\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"40928\" data-lasso-name=\"Creality Ender 3 V2 3D Printer\">Creality Ender 3 V2<\/a>, or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/official-ender-3v2-neo-ender-3v2-cr-touch-preinstalled-version-4-2-2-board\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"lasso-urls\" data-id=\"24091\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"40929\" data-lasso-name=\"Official Ender 3 V2 NEO\">V2 Neo<\/a>, as a great low-cost kit, or if you have $1000, go for the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/original-prusa-i3-mk3s-kit-original-prusa-3d-printers-directly-from-josef-prusa\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"lasso-urls\" data-id=\"23137\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"40930\" data-lasso-name=\"Original Prusa i3 MK3S+ kit\">Prusa<\/a>. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In fact, open-source 3D printers launched the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/3d-printers\/best-cheap-3d-printer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"40995\">affordable 3D printer<\/a> ranges we have now, starting from the RepRap movement more than a decade ago.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And, unlike the original RepRaps, which were open-source FDM printers, there are now plenty of open-source resin printers, too. Therefore, I pick my favorites here based on real hands-on testing, with links to the 3D printer source files, and where to buy them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\t\t\n\t\t\t<div id=\"lasso-anchor-id-27-27042\" class=\"lasso-display-table ls-dp lasso-table-cactus-theme\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t<div class=\"table-vertical table-vertical-desktop template-1 include-badge  \">\n\t\t<table class=\"table table-borderless table-title\">\n\t\t\t<tbody>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<tr>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td class=\"text-center field field-group-detail\" style=\"width: 33.33%\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"cell has-badge-text\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"badge-text-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"badge-text\">Budget pick<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"cell-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n<!-- Lasso Rating field -->\n\t<div class=\"lasso-fields\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<!-- Image field -->\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"img-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/creality-ender-3-v2-official-store-ender-series-3d-printer\/\" data-lasso-box-trackable=\"true\" data-lasso-id=\"23133\" data-lasso-name=\"Creality Ender 3 V2 3D Printer\" title=\"Creality Ender 3 V2 3D Printer\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<img src=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Ender-3-V2-Best-3D-for-the-price-1.webp\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Creality Ender 3 V2 3D Printer\"\/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td class=\"text-center field field-group-detail\" style=\"width: 33.33%\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"cell has-badge-text no-border-left\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"badge-text-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"badge-text\">Best under $1000<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"cell-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n<!-- Lasso Rating field -->\n\t<div class=\"lasso-fields\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<!-- Image field -->\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"img-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/original-prusa-i3-mk3s-kit-original-prusa-3d-printers-directly-from-josef-prusa\/\" data-lasso-box-trackable=\"true\" data-lasso-id=\"23137\" data-lasso-name=\"Original Prusa i3 MK3S+ kit\" title=\"Original Prusa i3 MK3S+ kit\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<img src=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Prusa-i3-MK3S-kit-with-multi-material-upgrade.webp\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Original Prusa i3 MK3S+ kit\"\/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td class=\"text-center field field-group-detail\" style=\"width: 33.33%\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"cell has-badge-text no-border-left\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"badge-text-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"badge-text\">Premium pick<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"cell-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n<!-- Lasso Rating field -->\n\t<div class=\"lasso-fields\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<!-- Image field -->\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"img-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/bcn3d-sigma-d25\/\" data-lasso-box-trackable=\"true\" data-lasso-id=\"26167\" data-lasso-name=\"BCN3D Sigma D25\" title=\"BCN3D Sigma D25\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<img src=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/BCN3D-Sigma-D25-open-source.webp\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"BCN3D Sigma D25\"\/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/tr>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<tr>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td class=\"text-center field field-group-detail\" style=\"width: 33.33%\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"cell has-badge-text\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"cell-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n<!-- Lasso Rating field -->\n\t<div class=\"lasso-fields\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"product-name lasso-title\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/creality-ender-3-v2-official-store-ender-series-3d-printer\/\" data-lasso-box-trackable=\"true\" data-lasso-id=\"23133\" data-lasso-name=\"Creality Ender 3 V2 3D Printer\" title=\"Creality Ender 3 V2 3D Printer\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\">Creality Ender 3 V2 3D Printer<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td class=\"text-center field field-group-detail\" style=\"width: 33.33%\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"cell has-badge-text no-border-left\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"cell-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n<!-- Lasso Rating field -->\n\t<div class=\"lasso-fields\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"product-name lasso-title\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/original-prusa-i3-mk3s-kit-original-prusa-3d-printers-directly-from-josef-prusa\/\" data-lasso-box-trackable=\"true\" data-lasso-id=\"23137\" data-lasso-name=\"Original Prusa i3 MK3S+ kit\" title=\"Original Prusa i3 MK3S+ kit\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\">Prusa i3 MK3S+<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td class=\"text-center field field-group-detail\" style=\"width: 33.33%\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"cell has-badge-text no-border-left\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"cell-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n<!-- Lasso Rating field -->\n\t<div class=\"lasso-fields\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"product-name lasso-title\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/bcn3d-sigma-d25\/\" data-lasso-box-trackable=\"true\" data-lasso-id=\"26167\" data-lasso-name=\"BCN3D Sigma D25\" title=\"BCN3D Sigma D25\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\">BCN3D Sigma D25<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/tr>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<tr>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td class=\"text-center field field-group-detail\" style=\"width: 33.33%\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"cell has-badge-text\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"cell-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n<!-- Lasso Rating field -->\n\t\t\t<label data-tooltip=\"Primary Rating\">\n\t\t<div class=\"lasso-stars\" style=\"--rating: 4.1\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"lasso-stars-value\">4.1<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/label>\n<!-- Lasso other fields -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td class=\"text-center field field-group-detail\" style=\"width: 33.33%\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"cell has-badge-text no-border-left\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"cell-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n<!-- Lasso Rating field -->\n\t\t\t<label data-tooltip=\"Primary Rating\">\n\t\t<div class=\"lasso-stars\" style=\"--rating: 4.5\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"lasso-stars-value\">4.5<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/label>\n<!-- Lasso other fields -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td class=\"text-center field field-group-detail\" style=\"width: 33.33%\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"cell has-badge-text no-border-left\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"cell-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n<!-- Lasso Rating field -->\n\t\t\t<label data-tooltip=\"Primary Rating\">\n\t\t<div class=\"lasso-stars\" style=\"--rating: 4.7\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"lasso-stars-value\">4.7<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/label>\n<!-- Lasso other fields -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/tr>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<tr>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td class=\"text-center field field-group-detail\" style=\"width: 33.33%\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"cell has-badge-text\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"cell-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n<!-- Lasso Rating field -->\n\t<div class=\"lasso-fields\">\n\t\t            <!-- Price field -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"lasso-price\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"lasso-price-value\"><span class=\"discount-price\"><\/span><span class=\"latest-price\">$279.99<\/span><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td class=\"text-center field field-group-detail\" style=\"width: 33.33%\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"cell has-badge-text no-border-left\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"cell-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n<!-- Lasso Rating field -->\n\t<div class=\"lasso-fields\">\n\t\t            <!-- Price field -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"lasso-price\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"lasso-price-value\"><span class=\"discount-price\"><\/span><span class=\"latest-price\">$749-999<\/span><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td class=\"text-center field field-group-detail\" style=\"width: 33.33%\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"cell has-badge-text no-border-left\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"cell-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n<!-- Lasso Rating field -->\n\t<div class=\"lasso-fields\">\n\t\t            <!-- Price field -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"lasso-price\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"lasso-price-value\"><span class=\"discount-price\"><\/span><span class=\"latest-price\">$3995<\/span><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/tr>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<tr>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td class=\"text-center field field-group-detail\" style=\"width: 33.33%\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"cell has-badge-text\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"cell-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n<!-- Lasso Rating field -->\n\t<div class=\"lasso-fields\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<!-- Primary button field -->\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"btn-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"btn lasso-button-1\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/creality-ender-3-v2-official-store-ender-series-3d-printer\/\" data-lasso-box-trackable=\"true\" data-lasso-id=\"23133\" data-lasso-name=\"Creality Ender 3 V2 3D Printer\" title=\"Creality Ender 3 V2 3D Printer\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tCreality Store here\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td class=\"text-center field field-group-detail\" style=\"width: 33.33%\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"cell has-badge-text no-border-left\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"cell-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n<!-- Lasso Rating field -->\n\t<div class=\"lasso-fields\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<!-- Primary button field -->\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"btn-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"btn lasso-button-1\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/original-prusa-i3-mk3s-kit-original-prusa-3d-printers-directly-from-josef-prusa\/\" data-lasso-box-trackable=\"true\" data-lasso-id=\"23137\" data-lasso-name=\"Original Prusa i3 MK3S+ kit\" title=\"Original Prusa i3 MK3S+ kit\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tBuy as a kit here\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td class=\"text-center field field-group-detail\" style=\"width: 33.33%\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"cell has-badge-text no-border-left\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"cell-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n<!-- Lasso Rating field -->\n\t<div class=\"lasso-fields\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<!-- Primary button field -->\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"btn-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"btn lasso-button-1\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/bcn3d-sigma-d25\/\" 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class=\"latest-price\">$279.99<\/span><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"mobile-item-child mb-i-chl field\">\n\t\t\t\t\n<!-- Lasso Rating field -->\n\t<div class=\"lasso-fields\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<!-- Primary button field -->\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"btn-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"btn lasso-button-1\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/creality-ender-3-v2-official-store-ender-series-3d-printer\/\" data-lasso-box-trackable=\"true\" data-lasso-id=\"23133\" data-lasso-name=\"Creality Ender 3 V2 3D Printer\" title=\"Creality Ender 3 V2 3D Printer\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tCreality Store here\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"mobile-item-child mb-i-chl field\">\n\t\t\t\t\n<!-- Lasso Rating field -->\n\t<div class=\"lasso-fields\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<!-- Secondary button field -->\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"btn-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"btn lasso-button-2\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Official-Creality-Motherboard-Carborundum-8-66x8-66x9-84\/dp\/B07FFTHMMN?tag=3dsourced-20\" data-lasso-box-trackable=\"true\" data-lasso-id=\"23133\" data-lasso-name=\"Creality Ender 3 V2 3D Printer\" title=\"Creality Ender 3 V2 3D Printer\" data-lasso-button=\"2\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tAmazon here\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"mobile-box has-badge-mobile has-bm\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"badge\"> Best under $1000 <\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"mobile-item-wrapper mb-i-wp\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"mobile-item-child mb-i-chl field\">\n\t\t\t\t\n<!-- Lasso Rating field -->\n\t<div class=\"lasso-fields\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<!-- Image field -->\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"img-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/original-prusa-i3-mk3s-kit-original-prusa-3d-printers-directly-from-josef-prusa\/\" data-lasso-box-trackable=\"true\" data-lasso-id=\"23137\" data-lasso-name=\"Original Prusa i3 MK3S+ kit\" title=\"Original Prusa i3 MK3S+ kit\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<img src=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Prusa-i3-MK3S-kit-with-multi-material-upgrade.webp\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Original Prusa i3 MK3S+ kit\"\/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"mobile-item-child mb-i-chl field\">\n\t\t\t\t\n<!-- Lasso Rating field -->\n\t<div class=\"lasso-fields\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"product-name lasso-title\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/original-prusa-i3-mk3s-kit-original-prusa-3d-printers-directly-from-josef-prusa\/\" data-lasso-box-trackable=\"true\" data-lasso-id=\"23137\" data-lasso-name=\"Original Prusa i3 MK3S+ kit\" title=\"Original Prusa i3 MK3S+ kit\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\">Prusa i3 MK3S+<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"mobile-item-child mb-i-chl field\">\n\t\t\t\t\n<!-- Lasso Rating field -->\n\t\t\t<label data-tooltip=\"Primary Rating\">\n\t\t<div class=\"lasso-stars\" style=\"--rating: 4.5\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"lasso-stars-value\">4.5<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/label>\n<!-- Lasso other fields -->\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"mobile-item-child mb-i-chl field\">\n\t\t\t\t\n<!-- Lasso Rating field -->\n\t<div class=\"lasso-fields\">\n\t\t            <!-- Price field -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"lasso-price\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"lasso-price-value\"><span class=\"discount-price\"><\/span><span class=\"latest-price\">$749-999<\/span><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"mobile-item-child mb-i-chl field\">\n\t\t\t\t\n<!-- Lasso Rating field -->\n\t<div 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href=\"https:\/\/shop.prusa3d.com\/en\/3d-printers\/181-original-prusa-i3-mk3s-3d-printer.html#a_aid=3dsourced&amp;a_cid=11111111&amp;chan=code3\" data-lasso-box-trackable=\"true\" data-lasso-id=\"23137\" data-lasso-name=\"Original Prusa i3 MK3S+ kit\" title=\"Original Prusa i3 MK3S+ kit\" data-lasso-button=\"2\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tBuy pre-assembled here\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"mobile-box has-badge-mobile has-bm\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"badge\"> Premium pick <\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"mobile-item-wrapper mb-i-wp\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"mobile-item-child mb-i-chl field\">\n\t\t\t\t\n<!-- Lasso Rating field -->\n\t<div class=\"lasso-fields\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<!-- Image field -->\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"img-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/bcn3d-sigma-d25\/\" data-lasso-box-trackable=\"true\" data-lasso-id=\"26167\" data-lasso-name=\"BCN3D Sigma D25\" title=\"BCN3D Sigma D25\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<img src=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/BCN3D-Sigma-D25-open-source.webp\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"BCN3D Sigma D25\"\/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"mobile-item-child mb-i-chl field\">\n\t\t\t\t\n<!-- Lasso Rating field -->\n\t<div class=\"lasso-fields\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"product-name lasso-title\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/bcn3d-sigma-d25\/\" data-lasso-box-trackable=\"true\" data-lasso-id=\"26167\" data-lasso-name=\"BCN3D Sigma D25\" title=\"BCN3D Sigma D25\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\">BCN3D Sigma D25<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"mobile-item-child mb-i-chl field\">\n\t\t\t\t\n<!-- Lasso Rating field -->\n\t\t\t<label data-tooltip=\"Primary Rating\">\n\t\t<div class=\"lasso-stars\" style=\"--rating: 4.7\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"lasso-stars-value\">4.7<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/label>\n<!-- Lasso other fields -->\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"mobile-item-child mb-i-chl field\">\n\t\t\t\t\n<!-- Lasso Rating field -->\n\t<div class=\"lasso-fields\">\n\t\t            <!-- Price field -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"lasso-price\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"lasso-price-value\"><span class=\"discount-price\"><\/span><span class=\"latest-price\">$3995<\/span><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"mobile-item-child mb-i-chl field\">\n\t\t\t\t\n<!-- Lasso Rating field -->\n\t<div class=\"lasso-fields\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<!-- Primary button field -->\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"btn-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"btn lasso-button-1\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/bcn3d-sigma-d25\/\" data-lasso-box-trackable=\"true\" data-lasso-id=\"26167\" 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class=\"oldest-updated\"><\/span>\n\n\t\t\n\t<!-- BRAG -->\n\t\n\n\n\n\n<h2><strong>What is an open-source 3D printer?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>An open-source 3D printer has all of its hardware, firmware, and software designs available to the public.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Without any IP holding people back from experimenting and improving open-source 3D printer designs, people are free to develop new features and publish their improvements for the community to enjoy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2>Full Comparison:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table><thead><tr><th>Name<\/th><th>Build Volume (mm)<\/th><th>Price<\/th><th>Best price available at:<\/th><th>Alternative purchase option:<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Monoprice Mini Delta<\/td><td>110 x 110 x 120<\/td><td>$169<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/search\/ref=as_li_qf_sp_sr_il_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=3dsourced-20&amp;keywords=monoprice%20mini%20delta&amp;index=aps&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;linkCode=xm2&amp;linkId=aaa6cb36db9af0ae45ccf315a0f9131d\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"10606\">Amazon here<\/a><\/td><td><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Anet A8<\/td><td>220 x 220 x 240<\/td><td>$160<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/search\/ref=as_li_qf_sp_sr_il_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=3dsourced-20&amp;keywords=anet%20a8&amp;index=aps&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;linkCode=xm2&amp;linkId=20cff45817bee52236794c02f37059a0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"10607\">Amazon here<\/a><\/td><td><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Creality Ender 3 V2&nbsp;<\/td><td>220 x 220 x 250<\/td><td>$280<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/creality-ender-3-v2-official-store-ender-series-3d-printer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"40769\" data-lasso-name=\"Creality Ender 3 V2 3D Printer\">Creality Store here<\/a><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/search\/ref=as_li_qf_sp_sr_il_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=3dsourced-20&amp;keywords=ender%203%20v2&amp;index=aps&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;linkCode=xm2&amp;linkId=0668fa2c09b552722382aa6b8a020522\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"40770\">Amazon here<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Prusa i3 MK3S+<\/td><td>250 x 210 x 200<\/td><td>$749 \/ $999<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/original-prusa-i3-mk3s-kit-original-prusa-3d-printers-directly-from-josef-prusa\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"10610\" data-lasso-name=\"Original Prusa i3 MK3S+ kit\">Kit available on Prusa store here<\/a><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/original-prusa-i3-mk3s-kit-original-prusa-3d-printers-directly-from-josef-prusa\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"10611\" data-lasso-name=\"Original Prusa i3 MK3S+ kit\">Fully assembled on Prusa store here<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Prusa SL1S<\/td><td>127 x 80 x 150<\/td><td>$1999<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/original-prusa-sl1s\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"40771\" data-lasso-name=\"Original Prusa SL1S\">Prusa Store Here<\/a><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.prusa3d.com\/product\/original-prusa-sl1s-speed-3d-printer-cw1s-bundle\/#a_aid=3dsourced\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"40772\">Get the bundle for more value<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>BCN3D Sigma D25<\/td><td>420 x 300 x 200<\/td><td>$3,995<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/bcn3d-sigma-d25\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"10612\" data-lasso-name=\"BCN3D Sigma D25\">Dynamism Store here<\/a><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.matterhackers.com\/store\/l\/bcn3d-sigma-d25-3d-printer\/sk\/MVDUTG66?aff=7512\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"10613\">Matterhackers here<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Ultimaker 3 \/ S3<\/td><td>215 x 215 x 210<\/td><td>$4,080<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dynamism.com\/ultimaker-s3.html?aff=4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"10614\">Dynamism Store here<\/a><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.matterhackers.com\/store\/l\/ultimaker-s3-3d-printer-fully-assembled\/sk\/MC7FNP93?aff=4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"10615\">Matterhackers here<\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-background\" style=\"background-color:#f4f4f4;font-size:11px\">3DSourced is reader-supported. When you buy through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/affiliate-disclaimer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"9572\">Learn more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-best-desktop-open-source-3d-printers\">Best Desktop Open Source 3D Printers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-monoprice-mini-delta-introductory-open-source-printer\">Monoprice Mini Delta &#8212; Introductory open source printer<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Price<\/strong>: <a data-lasso-id=\"4033\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/search\/ref=as_li_qf_sp_sr_il_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=3dsourced-20&amp;keywords=monoprice%20mini%20delta&amp;index=aps&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;linkCode=xm2&amp;linkId=aaa6cb36db9af0ae45ccf315a0f9131d\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Check on Amazon here<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Maximum print volume:<\/strong> 110 x 110 x 120 mm<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Accuracy:<\/strong> up to 50 microns<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"700\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Monoprice-Mini-Delta-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3920\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Monoprice-Mini-Delta-1.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Monoprice-Mini-Delta-1-300x171.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-02b380cc gb-container-3613bd9f\" id=\"pros-cons-pattern\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-wrapper gb-grid-wrapper-d3892566 gb-grid-wrapper-dab919b5\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-4c1a2b72 gb-grid-column-ce5dd51d\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-4c1a2b72 gb-container-ce5dd51d\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-8549fc1d gb-headline-text gb-headline-a7803bff\">Pros<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-640b3f61 gb-headline-cca0dfdf\"><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"gb-headline-text\">Great speed and precision.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-caae9945 gb-headline-cca0dfdf\"><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"gb-headline-text\">Comes fully assembled.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-9ac8eafc gb-headline-cca0dfdf\"><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"gb-headline-text\">The heated bed allows for printing ABS and other trickier filaments.<\/span><\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-53e9dfd1 gb-grid-column-b97ad919\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-53e9dfd1 gb-container-b97ad919\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-f4603f8b gb-headline-text gb-headline-a7803bff\">Cons<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-d4fb25f1 gb-headline-ec22c345\"><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M256 8C119.034 8 8 119.033 8 256s111.034 248 248 248 248-111.034 248-248S392.967 8 256 8zm130.108 117.892c65.448 65.448 70 165.481 20.677 235.637L150.47 105.216c70.204-49.356 170.226-44.735 235.638 20.676zM125.892 386.108c-65.448-65.448-70-165.481-20.677-235.637L361.53 406.784c-70.203 49.356-170.226 44.736-235.638-20.676z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"gb-headline-text\">Small build area.<\/span><\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p>The Monoprice Mini Delta is known for being one of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/3d-printers\/best-cheap-3d-printer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"4034\">best budget 3D printers<\/a> around, with great precision (up to 50 microns), speed (up to 150 mm\/s) &#8212; and it\u2019s open source!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>An open source <a data-lasso-id=\"4035\" href=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/3d-printers\/delta-3d-printer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">delta 3D printer<\/a>, this allows for faster print speed, as with less weight on the print head, faster speeds and quicker acceleration can occur without overshooting. Higher print speeds can therefore be maintained without any loss of accuracy, making it one of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/3d-printers\/fastest-3d-printer\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"3563\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"35254\">best fast 3D printers for the price<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Unlike many delta printers, the Monoprice Mini Delta comes fully assembled, so you can get printing in less than an hour from opening the box. The heated bed means you can print ABS and other trickier 3D filaments, and you can print via WiFi as well as by USB or SD card. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The sturdy metal frame improves part print quality by anchoring the printer down so external factors like vibrations don\u2019t impact quality, and overall it\u2019s a fantastic open source 3D printer for a low price.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-anet-a8-low-cost-open-source-3d-printer\">Anet A8 \u2013 Low cost open source 3D printer<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Price: <\/strong>$180 &#8212; <a data-lasso-id=\"4039\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/search\/ref=as_li_qf_sp_sr_il_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=3dsourced-20&amp;keywords=anet%20a8&amp;index=aps&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;linkCode=xm2&amp;linkId=20cff45817bee52236794c02f37059a0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Available on Amazon here<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Size: <\/strong>220 x 220 x 240 mm<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Minimum layer thickness: <\/strong>100 microns<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"700\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Anet-A8-Open-Source.jpg\" alt=\"anet a8 open source 3d printer\" class=\"wp-image-3921\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Anet-A8-Open-Source.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Anet-A8-Open-Source-300x171.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-174f1c28 gb-container-3613bd9f\" id=\"pros-cons-pattern\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-wrapper gb-grid-wrapper-5eb4b68c gb-grid-wrapper-dab919b5\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-2612aa58 gb-grid-column-ce5dd51d\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-2612aa58 gb-container-ce5dd51d\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-0f9f8520 gb-headline-text gb-headline-a7803bff\">Pros<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-b5780f0f gb-headline-cca0dfdf\"><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"gb-headline-text\">Versatile allowing to process of multiple filaments.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-e54d4145 gb-headline-cca0dfdf\"><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"gb-headline-text\">Reliable and accurate.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-64e6fdc0 gb-headline-cca0dfdf\"><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"gb-headline-text\">Fairly large.<\/span><\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-aeb74bc0 gb-grid-column-b97ad919\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-aeb74bc0 gb-container-b97ad919\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-b5910126 gb-headline-text gb-headline-a7803bff\">Cons<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-cef5b86d gb-headline-ec22c345\"><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M256 8C119.034 8 8 119.033 8 256s111.034 248 248 248 248-111.034 248-248S392.967 8 256 8zm130.108 117.892c65.448 65.448 70 165.481 20.677 235.637L150.47 105.216c70.204-49.356 170.226-44.735 235.638 20.676zM125.892 386.108c-65.448-65.448-70-165.481-20.677-235.637L361.53 406.784c-70.203 49.356-170.226 44.736-235.638-20.676z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"gb-headline-text\">There are better quality options for similar prices.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-9219d91b gb-headline-ec22c345\"><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M256 8C119.034 8 8 119.033 8 256s111.034 248 248 248 248-111.034 248-248S392.967 8 256 8zm130.108 117.892c65.448 65.448 70 165.481 20.677 235.637L150.47 105.216c70.204-49.356 170.226-44.735 235.638 20.676zM125.892 386.108c-65.448-65.448-70-165.481-20.677-235.637L361.53 406.784c-70.203 49.356-170.226 44.736-235.638-20.676z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"gb-headline-text\">Will take a few hours to build as it comes as a kit.<\/span><\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p>A low-cost open source 3D printer, the Anet A8 is a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/3d-printers\/best-cheap-diy-3d-printer-kit\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"4040\">3D printer kit<\/a> that you will have to build yourself. It will take a few hours (up to six, actually), but once it\u2019s up and running, not only will you be able to print magnificent 3D models, but you\u2019ll also feel accomplished and appreciate it more having built it yourself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Since it requires some tech know-how, this may not be the ideal 3D printer for beginners. But for those with enough experience to handle any issues and who can modify their open source 3D printer based on what they want to print, it\u2019s fantastic for such a low price.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once it\u2019s up and running, it\u2019s a fairly <a href=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/rankings\/best-large-3d-printer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"4042\">large 3D printer<\/a>, able to print 220 x 220 x 240 mm parts without issue. It can print standard PLA and ABS, as well as wood-filled filaments and others including Nylon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Overall, it\u2019s reasonably reliable, accurate, and does everything you could possibly expect for such an affordable 3D printer. And with the open source <a data-lasso-id=\"4043\" href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/topics\/anet-a8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">firmware<\/a>, you can unleash your creativity and change anything you want to improve.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3><strong>Creality Ender 3 V2 (and V2 Neo)&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Price: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/creality-ender-3-v2-official-store-ender-series-3d-printer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"40773\" data-lasso-name=\"Creality Ender 3 V2 3D Printer\">$280<\/a> \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/official-ender-3v2-neo-ender-3v2-cr-touch-preinstalled-version-4-2-2-board\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"40774\" data-lasso-name=\"Official Ender 3 V2 NEO\">$300<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Build Volume: <\/strong>220 x 220 x 250 mm \/ 220 x 220 x 250 mm<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Print Speed: <\/strong>180 mm per second \/ 180 mm per second<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Assembly Time: <\/strong>30 &#8211; 60 minutes \/ 30 &#8211; 60 minutes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Open Source Rating: <\/strong>Partially open source<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Creality-Ender-3-V2-.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-31258\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Creality-Ender-3-V2-.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Creality-Ender-3-V2--300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Creality-Ender-3-V2--768x384.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-76878ee2 gb-container-3613bd9f\" id=\"pros-cons-pattern\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-wrapper gb-grid-wrapper-0787a786 gb-grid-wrapper-dab919b5\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-98d6b8a1 gb-grid-column-ce5dd51d\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-98d6b8a1 gb-container-ce5dd51d\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-e5de514d gb-headline-text gb-headline-a7803bff\">Pros<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-e7fc9579 gb-headline-cca0dfdf\"><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"gb-headline-text\">Budget-friendly<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-2c10e5dc gb-headline-cca0dfdf\"><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"gb-headline-text\">Huge community for upgrade and modding support<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-39716b65 gb-headline-cca0dfdf\"><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"gb-headline-text\">Similar designs between the Ender 3, Ender 3 V2, Ender 3 V2 Neo, and Ender 3 Pro allow for more open sourcing<\/span><\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-e09b07e5 gb-grid-column-b97ad919\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-e09b07e5 gb-container-b97ad919\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-1c85b61b gb-headline-text gb-headline-a7803bff\">Cons<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-3412d32b gb-headline-ec22c345\"><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M256 8C119.034 8 8 119.033 8 256s111.034 248 248 248 248-111.034 248-248S392.967 8 256 8zm130.108 117.892c65.448 65.448 70 165.481 20.677 235.637L150.47 105.216c70.204-49.356 170.226-44.735 235.638 20.676zM125.892 386.108c-65.448-65.448-70-165.481-20.677-235.637L361.53 406.784c-70.203 49.356-170.226 44.736-235.638-20.676z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"gb-headline-text\">Noisy<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-f4f50e20 gb-headline-ec22c345\"><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M256 8C119.034 8 8 119.033 8 256s111.034 248 248 248 248-111.034 248-248S392.967 8 256 8zm130.108 117.892c65.448 65.448 70 165.481 20.677 235.637L150.47 105.216c70.204-49.356 170.226-44.735 235.638 20.676zM125.892 386.108c-65.448-65.448-70-165.481-20.677-235.637L361.53 406.784c-70.203 49.356-170.226 44.736-235.638-20.676z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"gb-headline-text\">No auto bed-leveling<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-5ac26878 gb-headline-ec22c345\"><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M256 8C119.034 8 8 119.033 8 256s111.034 248 248 248 248-111.034 248-248S392.967 8 256 8zm130.108 117.892c65.448 65.448 70 165.481 20.677 235.637L150.47 105.216c70.204-49.356 170.226-44.735 235.638 20.676zM125.892 386.108c-65.448-65.448-70-165.481-20.677-235.637L361.53 406.784c-70.203 49.356-170.226 44.736-235.638-20.676z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"gb-headline-text\">Limited filament compatibility<\/span><\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p>The Ender 3 V2 is not technically open source itself \u2013 it\u2019s the original Ender 3\u2019s designs that are available.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Still, with the V2 being nothing but an upgraded version of the original, you shouldn\u2019t have any trouble when using the Ender 3\u2019s designs for the V2.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Actually, the same goes for the Ender 3 V2 Neo, as it uses the same general frame style and Bowden extruder as the Ender 3 V2. We recently <a href=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/3d-printer-reviews\/ender-3-v2-neo-review\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"40996\">tested the Ender 3 V2 Neo at 3DSourced<\/a>, so you can read that if you\u2019re interested in taking a deeper dive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019ll notice there are some differences that make it less open source than the V2, but the Creality community\u2019s own documentation and experimentation will help you along the way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Neo aside, grabbing an Ender 3 V2 is a great decision if you\u2019re the tinkering type. It\u2019s easy to modify and has decent specs, with a build volume of 220 x 220 x 250 mm and a max extruder temperature of 260\u00b0C. You can\u2019t use any really fancy materials, but you can work with PLA, ABS, and PETG with no problem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It has no auto bed leveling and no touchscreen, which could be some nice <a href=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/3d-printers\/ender-3-upgrades\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"40997\">first upgrades.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-prusa-i3-best-open-source-3d-printer-under-1-000\">Prusa i3 &#8212; best open source 3D printer under $1,000<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Price: <\/strong>$749 as a kit &#8212; <a data-lasso-id=\"4048\" data-lasso-name=\"Original Prusa i3 MK3S+ kit\" href=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/original-prusa-i3-mk3s-kit-original-prusa-3d-printers-directly-from-josef-prusa\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\">Available on Prusa store here<\/a> \/ $999 fully assembled &#8212; <a data-lasso-id=\"4049\" href=\"https:\/\/shop.prusa3d.com\/en\/3d-printers\/181-original-prusa-i3-mk3s-3d-printer.html#a_aid=3dsourced&amp;a_cid=11111111&amp;chan=code3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Available on Prusa store here<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Build volume:<\/strong> 250 x 210 x 200 mm<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Precision: <\/strong>50 microns<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"700\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Prusa-i3-MK3S-Open-Source-3D-Printer.jpg\" alt=\"prusa i3 mk3s open source 3d printer\" class=\"wp-image-3923\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Prusa-i3-MK3S-Open-Source-3D-Printer.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Prusa-i3-MK3S-Open-Source-3D-Printer-300x171.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-10af2752 gb-container-3613bd9f\" id=\"pros-cons-pattern\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-wrapper gb-grid-wrapper-f7f09926 gb-grid-wrapper-dab919b5\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-e0bb6b00 gb-grid-column-ce5dd51d\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-e0bb6b00 gb-container-ce5dd51d\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-87ce6f0b gb-headline-text gb-headline-a7803bff\">Pros<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-94781f33 gb-headline-cca0dfdf\"><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"gb-headline-text\">Reliable and durable, as are all Prusa printers.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-91bd3ed6 gb-headline-cca0dfdf\"><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"gb-headline-text\">Can be upgraded with an MMU kit to print 5 colors of filament at once.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-2b1744be gb-headline-cca0dfdf\"><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"gb-headline-text\">Come with auto leveling and many other great features to save time.<\/span><\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-a6564b37 gb-grid-column-b97ad919\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-a6564b37 gb-container-b97ad919\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-4a0a8039 gb-headline-text gb-headline-a7803bff\">Cons<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-ff2bc6d0 gb-headline-ec22c345\"><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M256 8C119.034 8 8 119.033 8 256s111.034 248 248 248 248-111.034 248-248S392.967 8 256 8zm130.108 117.892c65.448 65.448 70 165.481 20.677 235.637L150.47 105.216c70.204-49.356 170.226-44.735 235.638 20.676zM125.892 386.108c-65.448-65.448-70-165.481-20.677-235.637L361.53 406.784c-70.203 49.356-170.226 44.736-235.638-20.676z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"gb-headline-text\">Can take a long time to build, if bought as a kit.<\/span><\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Whereas some desktop 3D printer brands have turned their backs on open source, Prusa is still committed to the open source 3D printer philosophy, and you can access everything you need on their <a href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/prusa3d\/Original-Prusa-i3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"4050\">GitHub<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Known as one of the best 3D printer kits ever made, Prusa 3D printers have won boatloads of awards. Solid printing speed, accuracy, great reliability and compatibility with a variety of filaments (especially with the Multi-Material 2.0 upgrade) make it competitive with printers costing far more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Designed to save you hassle and time, the Prusa i3 printers will save your current progress in the event of a power outage so you can resume where you left off, it will pause in the event of filament running out so the print doesn\u2019t fail, and can even detect when the filament is clogging. Overall, it\u2019s a fantastic open source 3D printer and we highly recommend it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-professional-open-source-3d-printers\">Professional Open Source 3D Printers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3><strong>Prusa SL1S<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Price: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/original-prusa-sl1s\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"40777\" data-lasso-name=\"Original Prusa SL1S\">$1,999<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Build Volume: <\/strong>127 x 80 x 150 mm<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Print Speed: <\/strong>1.4s per layer<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Assembly Time: <\/strong>5-10 minutes (fully assembled)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Open Source Rating: <\/strong>Partially open source<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Prusa-SL1S-Speed-resin-3d-printer.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12549\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Prusa-SL1S-Speed-resin-3d-printer.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Prusa-SL1S-Speed-resin-3d-printer-300x150.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Prusa-SL1S-Speed-resin-3d-printer-768x384.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-3b630904 gb-container-3613bd9f\" id=\"pros-cons-pattern\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-wrapper gb-grid-wrapper-3d5408d1 gb-grid-wrapper-dab919b5\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-4de06f55 gb-grid-column-ce5dd51d\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-4de06f55 gb-container-ce5dd51d\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-3e6112bf gb-headline-text gb-headline-a7803bff\">Pros<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-348cf588 gb-headline-cca0dfdf\"><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"gb-headline-text\">Resin printing means high-resolution models<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-6891d238 gb-headline-cca0dfdf\"><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"gb-headline-text\">Prusa is well-known for their commitment to open-source ideology<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-17f790bc gb-headline-cca0dfdf\"><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"gb-headline-text\">Uses non-proprietary resin tank and FEP films<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-b7c12f75 gb-headline-cca0dfdf\"><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"gb-headline-text\">High speed printing<\/span><\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-832db526 gb-grid-column-b97ad919\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-832db526 gb-container-b97ad919\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-73f86ddd gb-headline-text gb-headline-a7803bff\">Cons<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-8d5d3114 gb-headline-ec22c345\"><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M256 8C119.034 8 8 119.033 8 256s111.034 248 248 248 248-111.034 248-248S392.967 8 256 8zm130.108 117.892c65.448 65.448 70 165.481 20.677 235.637L150.47 105.216c70.204-49.356 170.226-44.735 235.638 20.676zM125.892 386.108c-65.448-65.448-70-165.481-20.677-235.637L361.53 406.784c-70.203 49.356-170.226 44.736-235.638-20.676z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"gb-headline-text\">High price<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-7babc60c gb-headline-ec22c345\"><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M256 8C119.034 8 8 119.033 8 256s111.034 248 248 248 248-111.034 248-248S392.967 8 256 8zm130.108 117.892c65.448 65.448 70 165.481 20.677 235.637L150.47 105.216c70.204-49.356 170.226-44.735 235.638 20.676zM125.892 386.108c-65.448-65.448-70-165.481-20.677-235.637L361.53 406.784c-70.203 49.356-170.226 44.736-235.638-20.676z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"gb-headline-text\">Small build volume<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-635975f9 gb-headline-ec22c345\"><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M256 8C119.034 8 8 119.033 8 256s111.034 248 248 248 248-111.034 248-248S392.967 8 256 8zm130.108 117.892c65.448 65.448 70 165.481 20.677 235.637L150.47 105.216c70.204-49.356 170.226-44.735 235.638 20.676zM125.892 386.108c-65.448-65.448-70-165.481-20.677-235.637L361.53 406.784c-70.203 49.356-170.226 44.736-235.638-20.676z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"gb-headline-text\">SL1S is not yet released as open source, so you would need to reference the older SL1<\/span><\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p>The original Prusa SL1, despite being completely open source, is no longer available for purchase, having been superseded by the Prusa SL1S. We expect that Prusa will release the files of the SL1S soon however, as they always do.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But for now, the SL1S and SL1 are in open-source limbo where only the out-of-production earlier version\u2019s files are currently available on GitHub. Still, we\u2019ll cover the SL1S here since it will be open source in the future, and any shared design aspects are open source.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The SL1S is an expensive but incredibly fast open-source SLA printer. It has a 1.4-second exposure time per layer, meaning it can print a 150mm tall object in just three hours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The SL1S has a decent LCD resolution of 2560 x 1620p and a 5.96\u201d screen, allowing it to print even the smallest miniatures with good detail. It\u2019s an interesting combination of innovative design choices \u2013 like a motorized tilting bed that offers faster and more stable printing \u2013 and non-proprietary tech like its resin tank and FEP films.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Truly, it\u2019s a typical Prusa open-source printer through and through.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-bcn3d-sigma-d25\">BCN3D Sigma D25<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Price:<\/strong> $3,995 &#8212; <a data-lasso-id=\"4052\" data-lasso-name=\"BCN3D Sigma D25\" href=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/bcn3d-sigma-d25\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\">Available on Dynamism Store here<\/a> \/ <a data-lasso-id=\"4053\" href=\"https:\/\/www.matterhackers.com\/store\/l\/bcn3d-sigma-d25-3d-printer\/sk\/MVDUTG66?aff=7512\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Available on Matterhackers here<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Build volume: <\/strong>420 x 300 x 200 mm<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/BCN3D-Sigma-D25-open-source.jpg\" alt=\"bcn3d sigma d25 open source\" class=\"wp-image-6291\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/BCN3D-Sigma-D25-open-source.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/BCN3D-Sigma-D25-open-source-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/BCN3D-Sigma-D25-open-source-768x384.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-45b0b0ed gb-container-3613bd9f\" id=\"pros-cons-pattern\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-wrapper gb-grid-wrapper-ac77abcd gb-grid-wrapper-dab919b5\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-1235a8a1 gb-grid-column-ce5dd51d\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-1235a8a1 gb-container-ce5dd51d\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-6c0794d8 gb-headline-text gb-headline-a7803bff\">Pros<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-6fd35d84 gb-headline-cca0dfdf\"><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"gb-headline-text\">Comes with an IDEX dual extruder for multi-material, multi-color, or duplicate print options.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-612cb724 gb-headline-cca0dfdf\"><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"gb-headline-text\">Very reliable.<\/span><\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-cddbd49c gb-grid-column-b97ad919\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-cddbd49c gb-container-b97ad919\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-77e42bd2 gb-headline-text gb-headline-a7803bff\">Cons<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-f63a90a6 gb-headline-ec22c345\"><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M256 8C119.034 8 8 119.033 8 256s111.034 248 248 248 248-111.034 248-248S392.967 8 256 8zm130.108 117.892c65.448 65.448 70 165.481 20.677 235.637L150.47 105.216c70.204-49.356 170.226-44.735 235.638 20.676zM125.892 386.108c-65.448-65.448-70-165.481-20.677-235.637L361.53 406.784c-70.203 49.356-170.226 44.736-235.638-20.676z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"gb-headline-text\">It is large, but there are larger options available.<\/span><\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Barcelona, Spain-based BCN3D remain committed to open source 3D printing since their inception in 2012. All their printers have open source 3D printer files for firmware, process, software, and more published on the <a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/BCN3D\" target=\"_blank\" data-lasso-id=\"4055\">BCN3D GitHub<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>BCN3D printers are known for their reliability, and the Sigma D25, their newest printer, is no different. Featuring their signature IDEX <a data-lasso-id=\"4056\" href=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/3d-printers\/dual-extruder-3d-printer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">dual extruder system<\/a> which can print in two special modes, Mirror and Duplication, each extruder can function separately, as either a <a aria-label=\"undefined (opens in a new tab)\" data-lasso-id=\"4058\" href=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/3d-printers\/color-3d-printer-full-multi-color\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">multi color 3D printer<\/a>, or for printing with a soluble filament for supports that can be easily removed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whereas the Sigmax R19 has a completely closed, <a data-lasso-id=\"4059\" href=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/3d-printers\/best-enclosed-3d-printer-enclosure\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">enclosed build chamber<\/a>, the Sigma D25 is semi-open. It\u2019s easy to use, reliable, durable with its high-quality stainless steel frame, and prints very consistently and accurately at up to 50-micron layer heights on E3D hot ends. D25 models now have access to WiFi 3D printing, and can automatically install new firmware updates to keep your printer up to date.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Any keen makers or small businesses looking to print fun projects or accurate plastic prototypes, that is also open source, may find the Sigma D25 the perfect 3D printer for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-ultimaker-3-s3\">Ultimaker 3 \/ S3<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Price:<\/strong> $4,080 &#8212; <a data-lasso-id=\"4061\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dynamism.com\/ultimaker-s3.html?aff=4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Available on Dynamism Store here<\/a> \/ <a data-lasso-id=\"4062\" href=\"https:\/\/www.matterhackers.com\/store\/l\/ultimaker-s3-3d-printer-fully-assembled\/sk\/ML4VUQ39?aff=7512\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Available on Matterhackers here<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Build volume:<\/strong> 215 x 215 x 210 mm<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"700\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Ultimaker-3.jpg\" alt=\"ultimaker 3 open source\" class=\"wp-image-3926\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Ultimaker-3.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Ultimaker-3-300x171.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-2b3a6ca3 gb-container-3613bd9f\" id=\"pros-cons-pattern\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-wrapper gb-grid-wrapper-b53d0bd2 gb-grid-wrapper-dab919b5\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-b883d3cf gb-grid-column-ce5dd51d\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-b883d3cf gb-container-ce5dd51d\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-b7d9ece9 gb-headline-text gb-headline-a7803bff\">Pros<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-5404b9fc gb-headline-cca0dfdf\"><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"gb-headline-text\">20-micron minimum layer height makes it very precise.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-3a3a1dbd gb-headline-cca0dfdf\"><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"gb-headline-text\">IDEX dual extruder, allowing to print two materials in one job.<\/span><\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-9fb7526e gb-grid-column-b97ad919\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-9fb7526e gb-container-b97ad919\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-17c30ae6 gb-headline-text gb-headline-a7803bff\">Cons<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-1397df1d gb-headline-ec22c345\"><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M256 8C119.034 8 8 119.033 8 256s111.034 248 248 248 248-111.034 248-248S392.967 8 256 8zm130.108 117.892c65.448 65.448 70 165.481 20.677 235.637L150.47 105.216c70.204-49.356 170.226-44.735 235.638 20.676zM125.892 386.108c-65.448-65.448-70-165.481-20.677-235.637L361.53 406.784c-70.203 49.356-170.226 44.736-235.638-20.676z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"gb-headline-text\">Lack of speed for the price.<\/span><\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p>12 months after the Ultimaker 3\u2019s release, the Dutch company released the hardware source files for both the Ultimaker 3 and Ultimaker 3 Extended <a href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/Ultimaker\/Ultimaker3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"4063\">here<\/a>. This was no surprise; Ultimaker had previously released the files to other printers including the Ultimaker 2 Go, leading to innovation breakthroughs such as the Olsson Block. Ultimaker also develops Cura, the popular and open source <a href=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/3d-software\/best-3d-slicer-printer-software\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"4064\">3D slicer<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Known as one of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/3d-printers\/best-3d-printer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"4065\">best 3D printers<\/a> of its generation, the Ultimaker 3 is incredibly accurate and widely adopted for rapid prototyping precise plastic parts. It comes fully assembled and almost ready to print; you can get it all started within just a few minutes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It works with Ultimaker\u2019s open source <a href=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/3d-software\/3d-printer-software-for-3d-printing\/\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"undefined (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"4066\">3D printer software<\/a>, Cura, and features a built-in camera for monitoring your print\u2019s progress remotely. It\u2019s not the fastest, but prints with flawless accuracy for an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/rankings\/best-fdm-3d-printer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"4067\">FDM 3D printer<\/a>, and the dual extruder also adds to its offering.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ultimaker has not yet (as of August 2021) released any source files for the Ultimaker S5 or S3, but some of the parts are near identical to the Ultimaker 3.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-list-of-other-open-source-3d-printers-with-purchase-links\">List of other open source 3D printers (with purchase links):<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2zyhIGm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"4068\">BCN3D Epsilon<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/35WcVKS\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"4069\">Lulzbot Mini<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3buzMOT\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"4070\">Taz Pro<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/fab-machines\/BigFDM\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"4071\">BigFDM<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2zzSes7\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"4072\">Creatable 3D<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a data-lasso-id=\"4073\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hydraresearch3d.com\/nautilus\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Hydra Research Nautilus<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>There are also a range of other open source CNC machines beyond 3D printers, ranging from the MPCNC (mostly printed CNC), to the original ShapeOko designs (before they became closed source with the Shapeoko 3 and 4). If you&#8217;re looking for a 3D printer that can also CNC and laser cut, we also have an article on the <a data-lasso-id=\"35255\" href=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/3d-printers\/best-3-in-1-3d-printer-laser-engraver-cnc\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"5607\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">best all-in-one 3D printers<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2>Where can you download open source 3D printer designs?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Depending on the company, open-source 3D printer designs are usually stored on GitHub, the RepRap wiki, or even Google Drive. You can find links to the source files on the company\u2019s website in some cases, too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>The Prusa i3\u2019s designs can be found on <a href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/prusa3d?page=1\" data-lasso-id=\"40683\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">GitHub<\/a> and in <a href=\"https:\/\/help.prusa3d.com\/article\/printable-parts-for-original-prusa_1824\" data-lasso-id=\"40684\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Prusa Research<\/a>\u2019s guide<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Ultimaker 3\u2019s designs can be found on <a href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/Ultimaker\/Ultimaker3\" data-lasso-id=\"40685\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">GitHub<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Anet A8\u2019s designs can be found in Anet\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/anet3d.com\/blogs\/download\/open-source-firmware-of-a8\" data-lasso-id=\"40686\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Google Drive<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Creality CR-10\u2019s designs can be found on <a href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/Creality3DPrinting\/CR-10\" data-lasso-id=\"40687\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">GitHub<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Creality Ender 3\u2019s designs can be found on <a href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/Creality3DPrinting\/Ender-3\" data-lasso-id=\"40688\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">GitHub<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Snappy 3\u2019s designs can be found on GitHub through the <a href=\"https:\/\/reprap.org\/wiki\/Snappy_3\" data-lasso-id=\"40689\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">RepRap Wiki<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2>How open source can improve 3D printers: Olsson Block<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>By letting anyone build on the design, features, or firmware of a 3D printer, new developments can occur beyond what the manufacturer builds.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>An example of this is the development of the <a data-lasso-id=\"40690\" href=\"https:\/\/ultimaker.com\/learn\/the-olsson-block-a-community-invention-by-anders-olsson\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Olsson Block<\/a> by Anders Olsson.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/1.jpg\" alt=\"olsson block kit\" class=\"wp-image-32433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/1-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/1-768x384.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Anders used his experience as a research engineer to experiment with an open-source Ultimaker 3D printer, attempting to make printing boron carbide possible.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He succeeded\u2013 but at the cost of the nozzle, which was worn away after just one print.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, Anders designed a block (now dubbed the Olsson Block) that allows for quick-swapping <a data-lasso-id=\"40691\" href=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/guides\/3d-printer-nozzle\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">nozzles<\/a>. The block was welcomed with open arms by the Ultimaker community, who recognized its value for a variety of applications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/2.jpg\" alt=\"olsson block hands-on\" class=\"wp-image-32432\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/2.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/2-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/2-768x384.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Olsson Blocks are now used by thousands of 3D printers to reduce nozzle switching time. Without Ultimaker\u2019s decision to make their printers open source, this important invention may not have been developed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-open-source-vs-closed-source-3d-printers\">Open Source vs Closed Source 3D Printers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Makerbot, Printrbot, Lulzbot (by Aleph Objects), Ultimaker, BCN3D and several other 3D printer companies were formed championing the open source 3D printer movement. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, some have since struggled.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Printrbot closed down in July 2018 citing low sales, while Lulzbot laid off the majority of their staff in October 2019, facing closure before they were rescued and bought out. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Makerbot, perhaps the most successful 3D printer company to emerge from the <a data-lasso-id=\"4032\" href=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/3d-printers\/best-cheap-diy-3d-printer-kit\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">DIY 3D printer<\/a> revolution, famously turned their back on the open source philosophy, and now their 3D printers are closed source and IP-protected. The company was acquired for $400M by Stratasys.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"700\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Makerbot-now-a-closed-source-company.jpg\" alt=\"makerbot now a closed source company\" class=\"wp-image-3959\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Makerbot-now-a-closed-source-company.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Makerbot-now-a-closed-source-company-300x171.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Makerbot printers are now closed source and IP-protected.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>However, some open-source 3D printer companies continue to show strong growth and prove that open source is not only well-loved, but also a profitable strategy. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>BCN3D continue to produce high-quality printers, including the Sigma D25 and Epsilon, while Ultimaker have grown to become one of the most respected 3D printer companies in the world. Not to mention Prusa, who stayed committed to open-source 3D printing while becoming one of the top-performing 3D printer manufacturers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2>FAQs<\/h2>\n\n\n<div id=\"rank-math-faq\" class=\"rank-math-block\">\n<div class=\"rank-math-list\">\n<div id=\"faq-question-1682945887741\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question\">Are Creality 3D printers open source?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer\">\n\n<p>The Ender 3 is the only truly open-source Creality 3D printer, and its designs are available for download on Creality\u2019s GitHub. However, most Ender printers, like the Ender 3 V2, V2 Neo, and Ender Pro, reuse enough elements from the original Ender 3 to be considered open source, and you\u2019ll have no issue tinkering with them.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1682945898787\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question\">Is Ender 3 Pro open source?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer\">\n\n<p>The Ender 3 Pro isn\u2019t technically open source, but it\u2019s similar enough to the original Ender 3 to be considered open source. It keeps the same basic hardware and design while making mostly superficial upgrades. That means you can use the Ender 3\u2019s designs, which are available on GitHub, for your Ender 3 Pro.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1682945915710\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question\">Is Ender 3 V2 Neo open source?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer\">\n\n<p>The Ender 3 V2 Neo isn\u2019t open-source itself. However, it\u2019s nearly identical in basic hardware and design to the Ender 3, with the files available on GitHub. That means the V2 Neo is functionally open source, just not technically open source. You can use the original Ender 3\u2019s designs as a reference while working on the V2 Neo.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1682945964612\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question\">Is Cura open source?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer\">\n\n<p>Cura is an open source slicer for 3D printing, which means its source code is available for anyone to tweak on GitHub. It was initially developed by Ultimaker, a 3D printing company known for supporting open source designs. Additionally, Cura is already a free slicer which makes it even more accessible to the community.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1682945987182\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question\">Is Voxelab open source?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer\">\n\n<p>Not all Voxelab printers are open source, but the Aquila series (including the Aquila X2 and Aquila S2) are open source and therefore available to the wider public. Voxelab hasn\u2019t expressed much interest in creating more lines of open source printers, leaving the designs of popular models like the Aries a secret.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1682946011612\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question\">Is Flashforge open source?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer\">\n\n<p>Flashforge printers aren\u2019t really open source, although they advertise the Creator series as being founded on open source technology. None of the designs for their printers are readily available on GitHub or other repositories, which is the main requirement for a printer to count as open source. However, Flashforge printers can usually interface with open source software like Cura.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1682946022334\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question\">Are Prusa 3D printers open source?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer\">\n\n<p>Prusa 3D printers are all open source, since Prusa as a company is committed to the ideal of open source innovation. 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