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A couple more thought of consideration.
most printers pint primarily PLA or Abs. I f you print  printing primarily abs you need a warm draft fee chamber either heated by a heat bed or separate heater. 
Also consider  all pre assembled Chinese printers as pre assembled kits they will need the fasteners tightened and possible remove the nozzle and clean it before tempting a print. Make sure you calibrate  and adjust before printing.
IMHO abs is less popular and less printed these days.

Here is a tutorial on some key features and possible upgrades

https://www.printedsolid.com/blogs/news … 3d-printer

One of the advantages of a self soured build is you can build it any way you see fit. It takes time to figure out the best components .

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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Hi Tin,

Good info - I'll be printing the discussion to bring along with me on Thursday. 

Regards,

Tim

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Sound advice is good.But  there is an old saying, ask 10 machinist how to do something you will get 12 answers.  So make sure you do not get confused in this journey.

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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So, just a quick update, I didn't make it to the meeting because I had a one-hour drive time and two hours to wait in town before going home.  I anticipate going in a couple weeks.  I'll be in touch wink 

Maitai