Any suggestions for a entry level 3d printer?
I have some electronics experience, and I worked a small bit with solidworks in high school but never fully learned to print.
I’ve been curious about 3d printing for a long time now and I finally want to get into it. Just looking for some suggestions on a decent first 3d printer.
Look for example into http://www.3dhubs.com/best-3d-printer-guide (some printers have new iterations, but it’s one of the well known guides).
http://3dhubs.com - 2018 Best 3D Printer Guide
@Tomas_Vit Awesome thanks!
I thought it was a no brainer these days to get a genuine Prusa i3 but I guess everyone has different opinions?
@Daniel_Bull I haven’t really done much personal research other than a few Google searches, but I’ll look into it, is it beginner friendly?
It works out the box if thats what you mean. A really good source of information is @Thomas_Sanladerer videos, I find him to be well researched with lots of experience. His videos are well presented and a goldmine of information: https://www.youtube.com/user/ThomasSanladerer
if you don’t have any specific usecase in mind I’d suggest a Monoprice Mini. They are somewhat limited by their size but the initial cost is low and they get constantly good reviews
Anycubic I3 Mega is a good entry level one. Great unstick bed and build in 3 simple steps. You can print for free using Cura or pay for Simplify3D which gives you more control over the settings. For 3d design, OnShape is a good and powerful online tool that you can use for free if sharing your designs is not a concern… I would also recommend thinkercad if you only plan to make simple objects.
Google gearbest and search there for cr-10, Ender or Anycubic Kossel or Anycubic I3.
It really depends on what you want - for a no-fuss experience with great results, get a Original Prusa i3, no other printer currently comes close to it.
If you’re ok with tinkering with your printer, modding it and fixing occasional issues without immediately getting frustrated and giving up, a Chinese machine can be ok, too.
The original Prusa i3 was bought by three Friends of me. Zwo was comming assembled, one have had issues and was replaced. The third one, was a Kit and my friend is also tinkering currently to get it work.
But a maker will solve any Issue „on his self“ 
I would recommend the Monoprice MP Select Mini. Has a large following/support network which is a very big help. It print’s well and is inexpensive so you don’t have a large investment while you learn the intricacies of 3d printing. 3d printing is very rewarding and also a pain when everything is working correctly.
After you choose a printer, feel free to post again in the community and see if there is anything you should know before you buy. A company or two actually make printer fires a concern, but most printer makers have more brain than that. A number of people have tweaks they might recommend for a printer.
Thanks everyone much appreciated for the advice!
I’m loving my cocoon create touch I got from aldi. It’s a rebadged wanhao i3 plus.
It came with Cura for slicing
As for design software, Fusion 360 seems good and it’s free for hobbyists