Home 3D printers, recommendations and things to look for.

[Deus Machina]

Deus Machina Have you printed anything else so far?

A test of an old model I made.
It's hard to get a good picture of white. And I forgot it wasn't flat on the back so it spaghettified a little on the bottom where I should have put supports.
I haven't played with it much because I work 12-hour night shifts, not counting prep times. So no seven-hour prints until my days off.

[Arsenal]

Need to find a trick to make it stick a bit less though. The stock blue cover is absolutely ridiculous. That thing was welded on there.

Is that blue cover a textured surface? Those are often intended to help with things like PETG that don't like adhering to a smooth sheet. Mine came with instructions not to use it with high-adhesion materials.

In any case, it's counter-intuitive, but if you're having trouble with prints adhering too well, a very thin layer of glue stick (PVA adhesive) added to the bed before printing will help the prints come off easier. It provides a separation layer that is usually easier to separate than direct bed contact, and worst-case scenario, it dissolves in water, which will release the print.