I’m currently running an Elegoo Neptune 3 Pro (Currently $159.99 as of writing this). Elegoo is a generally good brand, they’re copies of the Ender series basically. Since you’re already used to Linux, look into Klipper which is custom firmware for 3D printers. You install the firmware onto the printer, then do all the heavy lifting on a separate computer (A Raspberry Pi in my case).
The Bamboo printers are basically closed source from what I understand, but I think I’ve seen some open source mods recently for them.
For filaments, PLA is very strong but brittle and will degrade in the sunlight. PETG would be a step up. Strong with some flex so it doesn’t shatter, and holds up better in the heat than PLA. ASA would probably be recommended as well, but I’ve yet to mess with that.
I’m currently running an Elegoo Neptune 3 Pro (Currently $159.99 as of writing this). Elegoo is a generally good brand, they’re copies of the Ender series basically. Since you’re already used to Linux, look into Klipper which is custom firmware for 3D printers. You install the firmware onto the printer, then do all the heavy lifting on a separate computer (A Raspberry Pi in my case).
The Bamboo printers are basically closed source from what I understand, but I think I’ve seen some open source mods recently for them.
For filaments, PLA is very strong but brittle and will degrade in the sunlight. PETG would be a step up. Strong with some flex so it doesn’t shatter, and holds up better in the heat than PLA. ASA would probably be recommended as well, but I’ve yet to mess with that.