SO; if I were to get a 3d printer anytime soon i would have

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SO; if I were to get a 3d printer anytime soon i would have to be under USD$500. My main few I have been looking at are

Anet A8
Wanhao Duplicator i3 v2
Cr-10

I think it would be amazing to have dual extruder- and I don’t really NEED them.
I definitely need a heated build plate- and a part cooling fan.
It would also be nice to have a way to easily enclose it in a ghetto-heated build chamber.

I would honestly like a pretty versatile machine- being able to print both really fast with really high layer height or really slow with low height etc.

I have not previously OWNED a 3d printer but I have worked with them on many occasions and have a great deal of electronics / troubleshooting experience. Because of this I am leaning toward getting the A8 but would love any advice.

I 100% will not get a printer with less than 200mm x 200mm x 200mm.

I guess I would kind-of like some advice on the best option for me. The most important thing for me is sadly price- I need to keep the cost down as much as possible.
Thanks
~Derek

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A8 is a great value. That would be my choice.

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If you go with an A8, be mindful of where you buy it from. Some Chinamen, apparently, have taken a liking to sending you an inferior Tronxy-printer instead.

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@Nita_Vesa true. I have heard good things from Gearbest

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http://www.reach3dprinters.com/Reach3DPrinterKit. I love my reach 3d printed, and it’s got great support from the developer and community.

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Did you see the a8 is 169$ for next few hours? http://m.gearbest.com/3d-printers-3d-printer-kits/pp_343643.html?wid=21 that’s almost worth it to get a second one!

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@Nita_Vesa is that what I found with my link? Some other models at that site have the Tronxy logo in the picture. Is that type just under spec electrical?

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You might also consider the Folger tech ft-5. That is the one I am going to purchase shortly and if you have the ability to assemble a kit, it is a lot of printer for the money. It is currently $474.00 with a coupon code. I was considering the same ones as you listed, and had pretty much decided on the CR-10 for the size until I found the FT-5.

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I have a Wanhoa Di3 and I love it. Consistently prints great prints, inexpensive and a heated build plate, all metal construction. And a lot of community designed upgrades.