Dremel Idea Builder 3D20-01 3D Printer Silver 3D20-01

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Product Features

3D printer makes it easy to produce detailed objects

The extruder is preinstalled and a spool of white PLA filament is included, so you can start creating 3D models right away.

3.5" full color touch screen

Makes it easy to build objects from .STL and .OBJ files.

USB 2.0 interface

Allows you to connect your compatible PC or Mac. An SDHC slot lets you print from a compatible memory card.

Fully enclosed construction

Helps reduce operational noise and protect your creations. An active cooling fan helps prevent objects from warping.

Removable build platform

Lets you create objects up to 140mm x 150mm x 230mm and easily remove them when you're done.

Easy-to-use software included

So you can customize your 3D models.

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Worth the price

Posted by: WOScholar from on 03/25/2016I have used a number of different 3D printers. This is no Makerbot, but it does a nice job of handling every day print jobs. Manually adjusting it to guarantee print quality is a must and one thing the Makerbot does a bit better. The software leaves a lot to be wanted, so find a good one you do like. Getting items to sit flat on the virtual bed for printing is a pain in this one.

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Bumpy Start...Great Finish

Posted by: KrisMac from Quincy, MA on 01/08/2016The first item printed perfect, second little off...then there was an issue. I called the Dremel Support line and a patient knowledgeable rep talked me through a little adjustment. There are some good pieces of software, MeshMixer and Simply 3D that will add tremendously to the product, especially Simply 3D. Use Youtube to watch a few tips on using the software. Lots of great sites to download things to create, but having the software will help make sure it prints properly, uses less filament, operates quieter and quicker. The printer is an absolute champ once you learn how to make the most of it...but it is also good for some smaller simpler projects too.

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Buy Only for Kids and Beginners

Posted by: Magz from on 01/07/2016It Takes forever to print 2x2 item close to 68min.

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Super fun

Posted by: Tchoron from on 01/04/2016Great fun. And easy to learn software. Loving the different things I've made already.

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Good 3D Printer for a Beginner

Posted by: Cyric666 from Orlando, FL on 12/05/2015I won't bother repeating all the information the last reviewer said, but I agree this is a good printer. Personally I was looking for something that did 100 micron resolution and that was also enclosed. A lot of these devices are just an open platform. The reason I ended up deciding on the Dremel out of all the different ones I looked at was the brand, I figured Dremel would have good support for the product, the price was not so cheap as to make me feel like it wouldn't be a good device and not as high as a lot of others out there that do the same resolution and seemed to have a higher difficulty curve for a beginner. I did have a problem when I set this up. The touchscreen would not respond when I pressed the Tools button and it would basically just reboot the device. Dremel support knew what to do and it was an easy fix. I had to take the bottom off the printer (6 screws) and find a microSD card on the circuit board. Ejected and reinserted the card. Put the bottom cover back on, and I was up and running. The only cons I see right now: -The touchscreen is not very responsive, especially when you're used to your smartphone and tablet and ATM machines and everything else with a touchscreen. It's not a huge deal but it's a little annoying. - The door is very flimsy feeling. It is just connected on one side by a couple of plastic pegs. Ii feels like if you have the door open and you bump into it too hard, you might break it off. I'd recommend this printer if you're just starting out. There is software you can get that will let you do supports later on when you get used to using it.

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A solid 3D printer by Dremel

Posted by: JasonR_BBYSTAFF18 from Minneapolis, MN on 09/22/2015The Dremel Idea Builder has a slightly industrial feel to the enclosed printer, with an LCD screen on the front to display print status and to allow printer maintenance and adjustments to be made. The bed is plastic and easily removable with a little clip at the front. This helps keep the bed level, as you're not prying things off while it's still attached. There are two plastic stickers that are placed on the bed to help things adhere to the bed. They can be replaced if they are damaged, but they are sturdy and last longer than tape does on other printers. The bed requires some guided manual adjustment with the included instructions. The Idea Builder has a good build size at 5.9" deep by 9" wide and 5.5" tall, allowing for some wider pieces to be build. The small LCD touch screen lets you manage settings on the printer and start prints from an SD card. It also has a USB cable to connect to your computer and prints can be sent directly from the Dremel software. Dremel3D is available on Mac, PC and Ubuntu Linux. The software allows the object to be moved, rotated and scaled before it's printed or exported to an SD card. At that time, the resolution can be selected as Low, Standard or High. The Dremel3D software does not have the option to add supports. Supports will be required for some builds that have overhangs like an outstretched arm or platform. It even mentions picking up Meshmixer and using the tools to add supports to an .stl file. This isn't a very difficult process, but is an additional step and something to learn. If you're a fan of other Dremel tools, it shouldn't be too far of a stretch to think having some more control over supports with Meshmixer is a better option, but it'd be nice to have it built into the software. The printer uses PLA plastic, which doesn't need a heated bed and is more biodegradable and eco-friendly than ABS. During our testing, the Dremel Idea Builder was able to handle a variety of objects with good results. Using models with supports built in made for much better prints when overhangs were present. As with any 3D printer, it did handle some objects much better than others. Simple geometric shapes without overhangs or complex patterns did best. Spheres and anything with little surface area on the bottom of the print tended to release from the plastic bed and end in a ruined print, but this happens on other 3D printers as well. The software is simple to use, but doesn't have any type of library to store stuff you are printing. You'll need to manage your files manually on a computer. The quality is good and I didn't have any bad prints unless there just wasn't enough surface area to adhere to the bed. Overall, the Dremel Idea Builder is a solid printer for makers or those looking to get into printing. The software lacks some advanced features, but makers will find other tools out there to handle adding supports to files. PROS: -- Enclosed printer keeps the noise down a little. -- Build platform is 5.5" x 9" x 5.9", which provides some extra width. -- Support for Ubuntu Linux in addition to the standard Windows and OS X. CONS: -- Software does not allow for adding supports or rafts to a build. You need to use third-party software for that feature. -- PLA filament only. -- Cable got hung up on the inside back of the printer and I had to manually untangle it. It only did this once.

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3D printer makes it easy to produce detailed objects

3.5" full color touch screen

USB 2.0 interface

Fully enclosed construction

Removable build platform

Easy-to-use software included

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