What's the best 3D printer for less than $500?

[Rakehellion]

Need something not too small and very precise. Would prefer photolithograph, but I'm open.

 

[Fanatical Meat]

Microsoft stores used to have a few different ones you could try out.

 

[Cr0nJ0b]

I would love to know as well....and I would include kits.

 

[Naer]

get a regular printer and make origami out of printed paper

 

[Michael]

Monoprice select / wanhao duplicator i3 are good value for the money.

All cheaper ones are not ready for prime time.

Michael

 

[Rakehellion]

So stereolithograph is out of the question?

 

[disappoint]

So stereolithograph is out of the question?

I haven't seen stereolithograph machines for under $500. Typically their prices are in the thousands.

There is a 3D printer for around $316, but it's a kit you have to assemble yourself and it's not an easy assembly either. It's not stereolithograph, just a regular 3D printer:

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B018XJ3E02?psc=1

 

[sdifox]

So stereolithograph is out of the question?

Why not just hire a shop to print whatever you wabt if you are set on litho?