It is shocking how cheap the machines can get as opposed to the sw tool chain. I wanted to get a printer but the cost of solid 3d cad cam scared me off.

I’ve had the same experience with CNC mills. Getting robust CAM takes $$$. Freeware got me started but it is hit and miss.

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79 300TD “Old Smokey” AKA “The Mistake” (SOLD)
82 240D stick shift 335k miles (SOLD)
82 300SD 300k miles
85 300D Turbodiesel 170k miles
97 C280 147k miles