MINI+

This is caused by the age old problem of Bowden systems similar to the Mini. The heavily constrained filament path causes uneven extrusion dependant on the position. So on one side where the buckled PTFE tube causes the filament to be pulled out of the hotend you'll get underextrusion and on the oth

I know it hurts to say this but if you want a machine that's a Prusa Mini size right now... it's an A1 Mini from Bambu. Prusa is just never going to be able to compete in that market again when Bambu can sell that machine for $200. MK4S is sub-$700 now (in the USA as well). That's the machine to get

Maybe. But even if, I don't think prusa will ever reach a price that would be 'casual gift for a slightly interested child' territory. Even if there is a new mini. It would cost way more than the A1 mini. Like, the A1 mini is currently under 200 bucks on sale. I just don't think prusa, with higher m

At the very least, it is getting firmware updates, but they haven't made a statement on improving it or putting it on EOL. The state of affairs for the Mini really is bad, unfortunately when the competition runs circles around it. Maybe your best bet is finding a used Prusa considering the release o

That depends. Do you only use Prusament™ as approved by Josef Prusa® in your Prusa® MINI+™ that was personally blessed by Josef Prusa® after you acknowledged that PrusaSlicer™ is the only true slicing software, and have you legally committed to the purchase of a Prusa® CORE One™ in the near future?

Idk I’ve had to do less cumulative maintenance on my 3 Bambu printers than the time I spent reseating or replacing the fucking PTFE tube on my Prusa Mini

The prusa mini is almost 6 years old ( that is barely a year younger than the original ender 3 ), thats fine for a printer you want to tinker with but it should have a corresponding price tag.

The issue i have is, that the abbreviation is used differently and might lead to confusion: S = SmallM = MediumL = LargeXL = Extra Large Also Prusa Printer in the past got usually an upgraded Version by adding an S or a + or both. - like the MK3S or MK4S The Prusa MINI spells out the "MINI" though S

Yep! There's prusa mini+ which is very similar to a1 mini. It's more expensive though, prusa generally is pricier because they manufacture in Czech Republic with better wages.

Are you sure you did the z layer calibration right? Most people do not do it right on the first try and most guides suck. Just saying as you're new to 3D printing, follow this guide to the t and see if it gets better. https://www.printables.com/model/251587-stress-free-first-layer-calibration-in-les