First 3D Printer: MonoPrice Mini Delta (MPMD)

3D Printing has always been something that I have been interested in, however the cost of the printers has always been such a large hurdle to over come.  In recent years the price has significantly dropped, especially with kits like this (Delta Kit), being affordable and provide an awesome learning experience.  If you are not interested in a build it yourself project, there are many pre-built printers out now that are very affordable as well (Pre-Built).  Since the prices of 3D printers have become more attainable the only other hurdle was the tinkering/troubleshooting factor.  Being a developer, the thought of hands on troubleshooting was certainly appealing and not a detractor for me, like I believe it is for so many others.  I began doing research on prebuilt machines and kits, when I came across an indiegogo for the MonoPrice Mini Delta (MPMD), a $159 prebuilt delta.  This was too perfect an opportunity to pass up, as this was a prebuilt machine at such a low price point for the amount of features it provided.  I pulled the trigger and within a few months I was part of the second shipment of these machines, as of now they are listed on the Monoprice web site here.  Given that this is my first 3D printer I will be doing some future posts around general 3D printing, Mini Delta mods, and Fusion 360 design that I have been learning ever since jumping into this domain.

Here are a few time lapse videos of my first few prints:

Monoprice MP Mini Delta (MPMD) – Time Lapse of “The Chirping Bird Whistle”

Monoprice MP Mini Delta (MPMD) – Time Lapse of “Twisting Koch Snowflake Vase”

Monoprice MP Mini Delta (MPMD) – Time Lapse of “Twisted Vase Basic”