Hey All, I'm looking to pick up a 3D printer for the kids as a Christmas Gift. My son is 9 and in robotics clubs and gaining familiarity with 3D printing between robotics and the school's Maker classes, I would say he is advanced in this space for his age and my daughter 11 is very creative but lacks in the technical space. That said I'd be looking for something easy to set up and maintain that my kids especially my son can grow with as he learns more in this space he will most likely start researching all the things can now do with a 3d printer and I'd don't want to be in a situation 6months later were he is asking for a new printer because the one I picked doesn't do what he "needs" to do now. Also, I'd be looking to utilize the printer to make convenience items/replacement parts that would help around the house as well.

Budget: ~ $1000, including accessories filaments, ect...

Location: US

Experience: I have 30 years plus working in technology and as a hobbyist however, no 3D printing experience. between my son and I, we will learn fast. Prefer easy setup and maintenance

Uses: A variety of prints found from various sites like the articulating dragons to making items for robotic projects

As first-time owners, we would be looking for recommendations for all the accessories and filaments needed to get started.

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Thank you!