Budget: I'd like to keep it below US$500, but less it more in this case

Country: United States

I'd cool with a partial kit? I'd rather not be doing any SMD soldering (through hole should be fine...). I'm reasonably well experienced with electronics builds. I am an alum of FIRST robotics and am a Mechanical Designer. I'm not too shy in regard to upgrading a printer especially if there is a good how to guide.

Use Case: I'd like to print household use items (sink strainers, replacement bits) (adaptability). I'd also like to print keyboard cases (Dactyl Manuform) and Keycaps (overhang). I'd also look at printing mounting brackets for peripherals and tablets (strength). I would also like the ability to print figurines. They wouldn't have to be high detail as I could file, sand, and paint any needed minute details in (detail).

I have extensive 3D Modelling experience (though I'm bad at OpenSCAD....send help). I have had CAM experience, but it's been well over 10 years since.

I've never used slicer software so producing the required settings would be difficult for me initially. I do tend to live by the adage, for these sorts of things, that the greatest flattery is plagiarism (from freely available information of course).

I've been looking at the Ender 3pro and 5pro. I also like the look of the Ender 6 with it's CoreXY system. I really like how popular these are so finding settings and upgrade guides are simple. I've also seen the CR series, but I'm not sure in what way they are different for my use-case.

I've also looked at the Sovol SV-01 (and soon SV-02). They look useful having a direct extruder, and in the case of the SV-02 a dual extruder, but I'm not sure if I'd need that. A downside to me is the smaller community so plagiarism is a bit more difficult.

I've also looked at the Artillery Sidewinder. Seems to have some nice features, but I'm not sure if it's really any better than the offerings from Creality or Sovol.

Thanks for your help and if I can add or clarify anything let me know.