=============================== ++++++++++++ MINI+ ++++++++++++ $350 (kit) - $400 (built with very minor assembly) ===============================

Prusa MINI+:

• Pros:
  • Inexpensive (relatively)
  • Very quick assembly (built version)
  • Get printing relatively quickly
  • Includes mesh bed leveling probe
  • Includes flexible build plate (though suggest buying more)
  • Large community on the Internet
  • Unparalled support from Prusa
  • Uses very standard E3D parts and nozzles
  • Includes Gummy Bears!
• Cons:
  • 1-arm gantry may require some adjusting
  • Smaller build volume than Ender 3 or MK3S+ (180*180*181)
  • no good upgrades to handle printing TPU (flexibles)
  • lead time from order to delivery

THE PRINTER:

• mostly built (what I bought)
• kit

=============================== Options for Prusa MINI+ ===============================

Highly recommended:

• Filament sensor

  • I have this on my MINI+ and the MK3S+ includes one in it’s base config

• Plated nozzle or hardened nozzle if you want to print abrasives (as listed above)

  • anyone selling E3D nozzles will work but watch out for clones
  • hardened steel
  • Nozzle X alledgely better than above
  • (I have hardened on MK3S+ and Nozzle X on MINI+ and don’t see a difference IMO)

Extra build plates:

• smooth (not PETG)
• satin (not PETG)
• textured (PETG)

Recommended ONLY if you see a problem:

• Extruder upgrade:
  • BondTech extruder upgrade, but from US shipping saving you a ton of time and some money instead of coming from Germany
    • Squishworx (with filament sensor you buy above)
    • (well you should buy the filament sensor and just get the above if you need it)