Octoprint is a great way to control the printer remotely. The interface is bright and easy to navigate. We use cura and find that it has met all our needs as is very easy to use. Monoprice's monoprice nt is a very affordable 3d printer.

This is the printer i will now be recommending to new users who have yet to delve into the wonderful world of 3d printing. The price is right, a really good value, and it has enough features for a beginner. It is definitely made for newbies and those ...  Read More

Once i loaded the older software on to it, it seems to be running smoother. Allows for large vertical prints which is awesome. Only complaint is that while you can adjust the z offset (how high the nozzle is when it prints) there is no way of testing ...  Read More

The bed is removable, a nice addition for a feature i didn't know i even needed. The bed leveling sensor is fairly basic, but surprisingly does it's job very well. The auto-leveling is very helpful.

It has a very small footprint, and fits under the cabinets in my laundry room, which doubles as a workroom. I’m pretty sure one of my filament mount screws really is missing, but the assembly works ok without it.

My guess is that the magnetically attached nozzle just has wiggle that caused a lot of variation between prints. Filament feeding mechanism is 2 feet from the nozzle instead of directly by the nozzle, which means that every spool of filament i go thro...  Read More

You need to use a tiny object to navigate it since it is so sensitive and prone to mis-touches. Monoprice hands down has the worst customer service of any technology seller/manufacturer i have ever worked with.