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Originally Posted by dtengineering
The idea that a 3D printer is some kind of miracle machine where you just push a button and whatever you can imagine miraculously appears has been somewhat overhyped in the media.
So definitely consider getting the printer if 3D printing is a field that both mentors and students want to explore... but expect to spend a fair bit of time getting it set up and working and learning its limitations... and its abilities. If you are getting your first 3D printer as part of this year's KoP, you may find it more useful for next years' build season rather than this year's. In fact, this year it may serve more as a distraction than an asset...
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+1000 on what Jason said here.
I would not expect to get a 3D printer figured out and working in the limited build season. Too much going on and too much at risk.
My recommendation is that teams look at 3d printing as a set of off-season projects when you have time and less pressure to get things figured out.