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I'm a total noob when it comes to 3D printing and am frankly bewildered by all the options for machines. I don't want to buy a printer and find out it won't smoothly handle ASA. In fact my first print will almost certainly be a custom mount so that I can put my Tempest PWS on a 5"x5" vinyl fence post.

I'd like to keep it under $800 but if I will spend more to get a better machine and a better experience if I need to.

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[–] paf@jlai.lu 13 points 3 days ago

I don't print asa so won't be able to tell you which printer is good but don't forget that asa release fume and substances dangerous for health, better have a place design for it with exhaust and all the necessaries.

https://chinacolours.com/is-asa-filament-toxic/

https://help.prusa3d.com/article/asa_1809