I am interested in getting a 3D printer but I have no idea where to even started. Is there such thing as a multi-purpose printer? What’s a good source to read up on printers, software, filament?

I am thinking small replacements items like drawer guides, funnel for espresso machine, essentially little parts and pieces that break around the house and farm. Also maybe some device cases (including outdoor ones) etc.

Ideally I don’t want a closed system. I have a Cricut for 10 years or so and I hate being locked into the app so much. Unless there is a really, really good reason.

Edited to add: Thank you all! What an amazing community!

  • TheYang@lemmy.world
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    I just want to note that they recently did take functionality away. Home Assistant Integration and Panda touch and orca slicer for example, all of those have to either use lan mode, not update the firmware or jump through more hoops than before

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      I don’t even know what that all means but scary for sure. Do they put these features on subscription only or something?