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Topic: Hi. New to 3d

Hi all. Wanted to introduce myself and wish all Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays to all that offends...

My 8 year old got a DaVinci miniMaker from Santa and it's my job to figure it out. Get ready for many questions and forum stalkings.
Thanks ahead of time for all the assistance

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Re: Hi. New to 3d

Welcome to the board

Sd4 #9080 with a glass bed. E3d chimera duel extruder. Paste extruder , duet wifi.
Lawsy carriages. linear bearings. Y axis direct drive, Kinect scanner
SD4#8188 glass bed, lawsly carriages, E3d v6, octoprint http://www.ustream.tv/channel/hotrod96z28
Filastruder/filawinder, Custom Delta 300mm x 600mm

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Re: Hi. New to 3d

Thank you for the intro and seasons greetings.

My 8 year old got a DaVinci miniMaker from Santa and it's my job to figure it out.

Sorry to hear that. My condolences. LOL
Seriously though the davinci can be a capable machine but seems can be challenging as well the davini owners here are very experienced and this is a very helpful and knowledgeable community.
IMHO you picked a very good forum and place to seek help and support.

Welcome to the forum

Soliddoodle 4 stock w glass bed------Folger Tech Prusa 2020 upgraded to and titan /aero extruder mirror bed
FT5 with titan/ E3D Aero------MP mini select w glass bed
MP Utimate maker pro-W bondtech extruder
Marlin/Repetier Host/ Slic3r and Cura

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Re: Hi. New to 3d

I started with DaVinci machines.   They are...  interesting.   Within their limitations they do good work.   Just don't expect much help or support from DaVinci.   

One specific issue that killed it for me (literally) is DaVinci told me to clean my hot-end WHILE ENERGIZED with the provided brass brush.   This killed the main board on my machine,  and when I asked for a replacement they were all "nope send entire machine back to mainland china."

That kind of soured me,  and I jumped into the RepRap community shortly after.   

As far as starter machines go, they aren't bad.   Take a look around at the resource here and welcome to the nightmar-  HOBBY. I SAID HOBBY.  big_smile

MonoPrice Mini Select,  Orion Delta, HeartlessTech I3 2020, TWO Taz-5,  8 Wanhao Clones
Filistruder (Operational)  (Scanners RMA'd Due To Missing Components)
Benchtop Molding Press,  Arburg All-Arounder IMM,   Bridgeport ProTrac, Monarch 10EE Lathe,  Light Machine CNC Mill & Lathe
(THIS IS JUST MY HALF OF THE WORKSHOP MUAHAHAHAHA)