Uploaded February 2021 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Prusa Research is one of the leading providers of moderately price 3d printers. This video compares five 3d printers and helps the viewer determine if a Prusa i3 Mk3 or Prusa Mini is the 3d printer they should purchase.
A copy of the comparison grid is located at forum.drvax.com. Just register as a user and go to the registered user's forum.
Video Content
00:00 Introduction
02:32 3d Printer Concepts
08:04 Comparison Grid
09:04 Prusa | Ender 3 | ANET ET5 | Ultimate 2
10:02 Kits vs. Assembled
12:49 Build / Model Volume
13:19 8-bit vs. 32-bit Control Boards
14:02 Extruders
16:20 Enclosures
17:38 Filament Sensors & Print Restart
18:08 Dual Z-Axis
18:40 Auto Bed Leveling
18:55 Eco System
19:46 Does Print Quality Matter?
20:38 Conclusion
To further discuss this topic, please head over to the DrVAX discussion group at https://forum.drvax.com.
Let's continue to learn together. Irv
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The following links are to products I have used, reviewed, or evaluated for the MakeWithTech community. Some of the links below are affiliate links that provide commissions at no cost to you and help support the MakeWithTech video production, purchase of products for reviews, lab, forum, and web site.
I have reviewed the following printers or similar printers:
➡︎ kit.co/makewithtech/3d-printers-reviewed-on-drvax-youtube-channel
These are some of the tools I use for 3d printing day-to-day:
➡︎ kit.co/makewithtech/basic-3d-printing-tools
I have reviewed or used the following 3d printer upgrades:
➡︎ kit.co/makewithtech/3d-printer-upgrades
Here are the 3d printer filaments I use to evaluate prints, software, and techniques:
➡︎ kit.co/makewithtech/3d-printing-filament-i-use-at-drvax
I will be covering basic electronics and software in future MakeWithTech segments, and here are the products I am using:
➡︎ kit.co/makewithtech/software-and-electronic-kits
Some of the Woodworking products I use:
➡︎ kit.co/makewithtech/drvax-woodworking-tools-and-supplies
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** Equipment used in the MakeWithTech videos has the potential to cause injury if misused. Use all equipment and tools at your own risk and follow all manufacturer's safety recommendations.
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Prusa Research is one of the leading providers of moderately price 3d printers. This video compares five 3d printers and helps the viewer determine if a Prusa i3 Mk3 or Prusa Mini is the 3d printer they should purchase.
A copy of the comparison grid is located at forum.drvax.com. Just register as a user and go to the registered user's forum.
Video Content
00:00 Introduction
02:32 3d Printer Concepts
08:04 Comparison Grid
09:04 Prusa | Ender 3 | ANET ET5 | Ultimate 2
10:02 Kits vs. Assembled
12:49 Build / Model Volume
13:19 8-bit vs. 32-bit Control Boards
14:02 Extruders
16:20 Enclosures
17:38 Filament Sensors & Print Restart
18:08 Dual Z-Axis
18:40 Auto Bed Leveling
18:55 Eco System
19:46 Does Print Quality Matter?
20:38 Conclusion
To further discuss this topic, please head over to the DrVAX discussion group at https://forum.drvax.com.
Let's continue to learn together. Irv
---
The following links are to products I have used, reviewed, or evaluated for the MakeWithTech community. Some of the links below are affiliate links that provide commissions at no cost to you and help support the MakeWithTech video production, purchase of products for reviews, lab, forum, and web site.
I have reviewed the following printers or similar printers:
➡︎ kit.co/makewithtech/3d-printers-reviewed-on-drvax-youtube-channel
These are some of the tools I use for 3d printing day-to-day:
➡︎ kit.co/makewithtech/basic-3d-printing-tools
I have reviewed or used the following 3d printer upgrades:
➡︎ kit.co/makewithtech/3d-printer-upgrades
Here are the 3d printer filaments I use to evaluate prints, software, and techniques:
➡︎ kit.co/makewithtech/3d-printing-filament-i-use-at-drvax
I will be covering basic electronics and software in future MakeWithTech segments, and here are the products I am using:
➡︎ kit.co/makewithtech/software-and-electronic-kits
Some of the Woodworking products I use:
➡︎ kit.co/makewithtech/drvax-woodworking-tools-and-supplies
---
** Affiliate disclaimer: some of the above links in my videos may be affiliate links, which generate a sales commission for me. Your price is the same or less than if you go to the site directly. These sales commissions help to support the MakeWithTech channel. (https://makewithtech.com)
** MakeWithTech and the MakeWithTech videos are Copyright Cogitations, LLC. (https://cogitations.com)
** Equipment used in the MakeWithTech videos has the potential to cause injury if misused. Use all equipment and tools at your own risk and follow all manufacturer's safety recommendations.
** Cogitations, LLC licenses all music used in the MakeWithTech videos from Epidemic Sound. Cogitations, LLC uses only authorized or open source clip art and third party images. Images and videos used in product reviews and tutorials are from the original product (software or hardware) manufacturer's site.
** We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites. .
