Cheap 3D Printers THAT DON'T SUCK $350 and under
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- Опубліковано 24 лип 2024
- Want to get into 3D Printing but don't have much money to spend? There are a lot of low cost 3D Printers now available but not many are very good!
In this video I share with you my choices for 3D Printers $350 USD or under that actually work pretty good, and would be a great start into 3D Printing.
These machines are either those that have been tested here on Maker's Muse - or come highly recommended by others in the 3D Printing community.
IMPORTANT! This video is purely my opinion based on my experience - you are responsible for your own decisions!
This video has not been sponsored or affected in any way by any suppliers or manufacturers. The decision to include or exclude any machines from this video is my own. Links to the machines are listed below as well as the communities and reviews mentioned in the video - none have tracking or affiliates attached. Happy printing!
Cetus - www.cetus3d.com/
Maker's Muse pre-production review - • Cetus 3D Printer - Pre...
That 3D Print Guy's production review - • Video
Trinus - www.trinus3d.com/
Trinus pre-production review - • Review of the Pre-prod...
MP Select Mini (V1) -
Chuck Helleybuck's MP Select Mini V1 Review - • 3D Printing Filament F...
Tronxy X1 - www.gearbest.com/3d-printers-3...
Press Reset's Tronxy X1 review - • Video
Balco (for Australians) - www.kogan.com/au/buy/balco-3d...
Monoprice Maker Select V2 - www.monoprice.com/product?p_i...
Hobbyking Fabrikator Mini 2 - Not available yet
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Its actually amazing how far 3d printing and printer prices have advanced since this video
Absolutely, I got a Tronxy X5SA with a 330x330x400 build area for less than $250 recently.
Massive changes
As an owner of the FT-5, i can agree with linear rails being fantastic.
Just don't let them slide off the rail, it's a real pain if you lose your bearings.
This is why your channel is still second to none buddy. Good stuff
Thanks man!
HUGE THUMBS UP DUDE!!!
I can't help but when I have first seen you on UA-cam I had hated your gesticulation and I had hesitated so much but finally I have subscribed.
Now, after a long time, I started to feel that you are A GENIUS.
Thank you all of your dedication!!! Keep up the good work and good on you!
I have the MP Select Mini, and I can say that it is definitely worth the price. I only have issues printing in ABS, because the print bed requires masking tape. With ABS's tendency to shrink/warp while printing, the tape can be peeled off of the platform, resulting in some bad bottoms of ABS prints. However, printing in PLA or any other material has proved incredibly successful and I highly recommend this machine.
I just recently found your channel and I have to say, well done. I am exceptionally thankful for this video, since I was in search of a 3D printer for my DND group, but didn't want to drop too much money. Went with the Cetus3D MKII with the heated building plate so I wouldn't limit my filament options. I realistically have no idea what I'm getting into, but I appreciate wholeheartedly the amount of effort you put into your reviews. Thank you for everything and wish me luck.
the CR-10 is a good printer it is $350 and has a big build volume of 300 x 300 x 400mm. I just got one.
Same. I LOVE mine. I got mine about 6 months ago. May of 2019
Nice, good choice, Im saving up for one
there's some problems though, like the bed warping after use, the nozzle clogging easily and the fact that the nozzle keeps under extruding unless you tighten a bolt
@@owenwalters1 to be fair if you dont maintain your machine for a year its not that weird that it will mallfunction
@@fernandomota669 have you got your cr10?
Thanks for making this video, Angus. I'm looking for my first 3D printer, and these sound like the best options for the budget.
Great video and Bravo on your English! 3:45 "I couldn't care less about". Such a simple statement yet most people carelessly say that incorrectly. You are a true professional sir!
I got my first 3d printer 2 years ago for christmas when I was 15, it was a Anet A2 kit and it's been a project but I still love it and now I have it printing like a dream!
Would that fully leadscrew driven 3d printer give better results for 0.2mm nozzles?
The Wanhao i3 is initially a tricky machine to use, but the community support for it is really awesome. I have solved almost all of my problems with the printer by asking co-owners of the machine in the group. After making some suggested mods, the print quality was almost like that of my original Prusa i3 Mk2. :)
I am so glad your getting up in the subs, you well deserve it my friend!
Your videos are always so informative! I just got my hands on a Trinus I'm excited to see what it can do at its price point
Man it's great to see how 3D printing has evolved. I've just picked up a Wanhao Duplicator i3 for $300, phenomenal print quality.
WOW, your subscribers really SPIKED! Congratulations
I have a anet 8a yeah it took me a month and 147.00 worth of parts to get it to run like a champ, but honestly it was worth it. It taught me allot more than I wished for. I 3d printed new carriages, fan shrouds, and I only paid 140 dollars for the printer. So all together I have around 287 in a machine that can fine print at a 78 mm/s speed. (It can go faster but it starts skipping so I usually print at 55 mm/s in abs.) A note worth mentioning on the anet. Build the heated bed to the left side, build a thermal box, get a 3dv6 heat tip, buy a 3m screw kit,buy a bed sheet, print anti z wobble arms, and more important print everything in the beginning in ABS!! You will go to printing ABS eventually with the anet 8 and it is worth it.
I backed the Cetus ( extended ) partly because of your review and that it was also designed/built by teirtime. So i knew i was backing a machine that was built by people who had a proven history in actually building machines.
i could not be happier with it. So far I haven't had a failed print ( touch wood ) out of the 8 300 mm prints I have done so far and in fact when the power plug came out by accident I was happy the resume feature worked well.
Richard Grenfell still like it? I have a maker select V2 but have been wondering about the cetus, it looks like it would produce more accurate prints at higher speeds and I also bet it's quieter.
I'm a Cetus Kickstarter backer, and have had quite a few problems with it. I think they must have made changes from the pre-release to what Cetus now have started calling the prototype printers. Don't get me wrong, it's a great design, and I think Cetus will resolve the issues. It's not quite there yet.
Read through the Cetus forum, and as you do, recall how relatively few printers they have send out so far.
Mine came with bent motor mount (which many others also did), and Z axis out of alignment. The print head that rubs against already printed parts (some have reported it miss steps and ruined a print because of this), and there are print artifacts on the sides and corners (which also is a common problem).
I've now mine taking it apart in order to re-assemble it. This time with thread lock compound, and properly squared up axis. I'll also add an community developed brace to help stiffen up the Z axis. Hopefully that will improve the print quality a little.
Most surprisingly though is the slicer issues. Especially on slightly curved top surfaces, and at times even on flat surfaces. At times, the parts are left with gabs and holes in the top layer. It looks like under extrusion. That's when printing with Cetus filament and with the settings supplied by Cetus in the slicer software.
So yeah, keep an eye on Cetus, but wait till the next generation is out before you buy.
I have a Monoprice Maker Select v2.1. I haven't had any issues in the month + I've had it. After you learn to properly level the bed, it's pretty simple to use and hasn't let me down.
Hey Angus,
I regret the fact that I have never posted a comment despite watching so many of your great videos. Really appreciate the down to earthness and trustworthiness of your expert advice.
3D Printing in Australia would be at a loss without you buddy.
Great work as always!
Dan, Kingdom 3D Printing
Thanks for the kind words Dan! Was just talking to a mate from QUT who gets all their eSun through you, very high praise.
Another well done and very informative video - thanks so much and keep them coming!
I did try to put together a Delta Kossel from a kit and never got it running properly, every conceivable problem happened. And after building it with no documentation, no firmware, and highly questionable motherboard and motor drivers (there were plenty of parts I had to scrap from the kit and source on my own), well over a hundred frustrating hours of configuration and tuning, posting questions on active forums with zero responses, this printer is currently in a closet, having never produced even a sample cube. I have built several Prusa-ish Cartesian style printers and had them running like a dream. the Kossel, however, is another story altogether, and I wonder if I'll ever get it working.
Kinda the exact video I wanted to see! Looking to buy a DIY printer
YAY Monoprice MP Select Mini!!! Awesome mention!
can you do a video on different test prints you should do and settings to adjust in S3D on a new printer?
keep up the good work. I live in California and have yet to purchase a 3d printer but I thoroughly enjoy your content.
Great reviews! Helpful in my purchasing decision.
Man love this guide thanks for Sharing.
I've just decided what I'm buying my kids for X-Mas this year. :D
For any beginner I would definitely recommend a DIY 3D Printer as it really helps you understand how the 3d printer works and helps you to understand what you can do to improve your prints. I started with a Anet A8 and I found it great for teaching me what I needed to know about 3D Printers
I ended up getting the Kogan "Balco" Wanhao i3 clone - and I love it - my sister also ended up purchasing one.
However, after about 1 week's run time the power connectors on the mainboard burnt out. This seems to be a pretty common issue on the Wanhao Duplicator i3 v2.1.
The power plug just does not support the current that is required.
We went separate routes on this, I fixed mine myself by replacing the power connector with an XT60 connector, my sister instead claimed a warranty repair.
The warranty repair was local, and only took a day, and they replaced the mainboard and beefed up the power connection and cabling.
So while it was a little disappointing, the support was amazing, and this is my daily printer, clocking over 40 days straight of printing. It's a beast!
I got the Maker Select v2 last year around Christmas. This was my first 3D printer and I was really impressed with the quality of the prints compared to various pictures of printed items I have seen. Unfortunately the power supply blew after a month so I returned it. Fortunately, I stepped up to the Maker Select Plus and it seems to absolutely worth the extra $70 US dollars.
Since Wanhao´s Duplicator got several spots (kinda) do you think it is worth it to fork out a little more to get the Duplicator i3 Plus? That is what what i am currently aiming for.
How about a similar list for Printers around 500$/€?
Wow, you know what mechano is... I am impressed, good for you, keep it up, and thx for all your work.
I bought the Balco 3D printer 2 weeks ago from Dicksmith online and I haven't been able to stop myself printing with it. I am so impressed by the print quality of the machine, especially since I have only had one failed print. Would highly recommend the Balco, however I would recommend getting a "3D printing tool kit" from JayCar or somewhere as it only comes with a scraper, and certainly buy more filament ASAP.
Thanks for the information. These are definitively within my budget.
The supports for the cat at 3:34 make it look like it's puking xD Also great video, thank you for the info! :)
Do you have any plans to ever finish your review of the Tevo Tarantula?
I've just updated the description of that video to outline why there was never a part 2. Cheers!
Great video! exactly what i was looking for.
I am just barely getting into the world of 3D printing via a college course in AutoCAD and I am now seriously contemplating getting a printer myself. I looked up the Maker Select you mentioned here (as well as the Plus version) and I'm thinking that looks like a pretty good starter unit. Looks like it is capable of printing a pretty wide variety of plastics and it comes with a heated bed. Might need to build an enclosure for it to keep it up to temp here in the cold, wet Pacific NW...but that's do-able.
I'va had a Maker Select from Monoprice for several months now. Great print quality and nothing faulty yet. Monoprice often has sales when you can get one brand new for $270 with free shipping!
thank you for giving notice of the Monoprice Maker Select. I own one and think for the price it's a great printer. And to note, the $317 price includes free shipping and no sales tax if you don't live in California. Also if you keep watch Monoprice often has discounts. I got mine on Black Friday for $260
Great video and a great subject for people getting into 3D printing.
Hi mate, thanks so much for all the amazing 3D printer content! I've been saving for a 3D printer so have been doing as much research as possible on both printers and printing.
In your video the only kit you recommend is the Tronxy X1. I've been considering a Reprap Prusa i3 kit, as it seems to be a good mix of quality, print size and price. Would you say the Prusa i3 is worth it or should I stay away from them? I'm hoping to use the printer for personal hobbyist projects and from what I've seen once you calibrate the printer properly it can produce nice quality objects.
Thanks again for all the videos, they've been an amazing introduction into the world of 3D printing for me.
I ordered the MP Select Mini V2 last week for my first 3D printer, and it should arrive next Friday.
I had heard that it was a good starter machine.
Looking forward to it.
I'm about to search through your vids but any chance you can review/ have reviewed/ know of any online reviews of the Raise 3D printers? I have watched some of your vids in the past so ill be subscribing, good stuff!
I'd been eyeing 3D printers for a number of years, and FINALLY pulled the trigger a week and a half ago, and ordered one of the MP Select Mini printers. Absolutely love it!
While I was waiting for it to get delivered, I did a bit of pre-reading, and ensuring I had a solid enough understanding of 3D printing before tackling my first print. However, all of that was essentially unnecessary as it came pretty well completely ready to print OOB. I leveled the bed, contacted MP support to get the sample .gcode files (mine were missing on my included SD card), and hit PRINT. 3 hours later, I had an adorable cat printed on the bed!
Fast forward a week and a half, and I've printed almost an entire roll's worth of PLA, and even designed, sliced, and printed a few 3D models of my own, via models built in Sketchup and sliced in Cura.
For a 3D printer newbie like myself, it has been a blast! I've run into a few QC issues on my specific printer, however, but with MP's solid customer support, I'm not worried in case it ends up breaking on me within the next year (as long as its warranty holds out).
Hey. I was watching many of your videos and wondering what you think a current best printers would be with some new additions and changes to the market. I’m buying my first 3D printer but want something that can meet possible future needs.
I recently bought a Geeetech MeCreator 2 and it prints almost flawlessly right out of the box. Definitely the best Out-of-box experience I had so far. It costs 440€ however, but I'm very happy with it.
can you recommend a printer for polycarbonate and carbon fiber filaments????
tnks
I'm loving my "Balco" i3. I bought it based on how you fairly rhapsodise about your Coccoon Create, and how it frequently features in your general printing videos, instead of your fleet of a thousand other printers, such as Flash Forges and Ups.
Everyone over at the MP Mini Facebook group is delighted to see their printer of choice mentioned in your lineup. Thanks for the great video!
They are also thinking it is made in USA - Thailand, America.... lol.
Don't forget the build volume upgrade available for the Mini... for those adventurous types.
steprockmedia
hey makersmuse ;) Can you make a review of the "flsun metalframe prusa i3"?
Very good information. Great video. Thank you.
Hi Angus, outstanding video. I've been watching a few of your features for the last few days. I'm about to get into 3D printing, but I do have a lot of experience in other technical hobbies. After watching some of your reviews, including this one, I'm actually leaning towards a Creality Ender 3 or a QIDI Tech X-One2. I'll be printing TPU 99% of the time and the parts are generally going to be no larger than a GoPro case. In fact, I just measured some of the parts I want to print and they all fit more than enough in a 120mm print area. Do you think those are a good choice, or am I better off with a printer from this video, for TPU? To give you an idea, my original choice was going to be a PRUSA i3 MK3. But it would take me a bit longer to get started if I go for that one. With the other two, I could get started as quickly at tomorrow. Thanks, Danny
Hi I have a question
Im looking to buy a 3d printer/scanner and would like one for under a 1,000 that is as quality as it can be and has decent print sizing
any recommendations for printer/scanners (the more it can do the better)
Thanks for the heads up on the Balco Angus. You da man.
Hiya, mate. I was just curious about this opened case printers. I was wondering if they were safe to use in a home office envrioment. I heard that they are known to emmite fumes and particles from the polymers used.
"nerds waited outside Aldi"I didnt cuz i cant aford it lol
Nice video's and detailed usesfull information ! Keep it coming ;-)
Hi. Firstly. Thank you for very educational videos. Next I was wondering if you can help me. I have exhausted all forums and UA-cam videos. I have under-extrusion but only on sertain plases in the print volume "printable area" it moves on the print as the print is turned or moved on the build plate. It even keeps the same pattern. 🤷🏼♂️ I am close to giving up. It's a delta printer flsun qq-s. Hope you have time to think about it. Thanx. 👍🏻
much appreciated keep up the good work mate :)
what is the best and most accurate for small print (7mm x 21mm x 3mm)?
Any thoughts on the Tronxy X3A printer? Is it any good for a first 3d printer? Was looking at it because of the heated bed and the 210x210x300mm print size.
What would you suggest as a best pick for a printer with a bed around 250mm by 220mm or bigger, thanks.
Great Video Angus! I might have to get that little Tronxy!
thanks for the tip on the TronXY. Seems interesting. My low-cost pick would have been my very own Fab Mini, prints come out EXCELLENT and it seems robust for what it is
but what can I say. i own 2 3D printers.
Hello Angus, I am looking for a 3D printer under 500$ for my Bachelor thesis. I plan to modify the temperature of the nozzle and the speed of the nozzle and axes with a micro controller board or preferably by adjusting the embedded code in the printer. Do you know any printer that allows me to modify its code? Thanks in advance.
I've been very happy with the Da Vinci Mini (wireless version, even though I never use that either) that we got for Christmas ($269 US). While it only uses proprietary "chipped" PLA filament, the cost of that is pretty reasonable (200m for $27 which lasts me about a month) and it can make some beautiful prints (like Amaochan's pangolin from Thingiverse). Always impressed with how strong and light weight the created prints are, as long as you're printing a good design. Reasonably good if somewhat basic slicer software provided, which you aren't required to use. I hope that they'll release a flexible filament for it at some point (to enable making things like phone cases). Base price includes everything needed to get started.
I just bought the balco from kogan a few weeks ago so I'm glad you picked that as number one in australia.
Sadly as one of those who backed the Tiko and is highly unlikely to see any return on my pledge (I'm sat in Batch 4 which I believe should have been the next batch shipped) I can feel for anyone who had their hopes pinned on it to get them into the hobby. Luckily I managed to get a great deal on a Wanhao i3 V2 while I was stuck in limbo waiting on the Tiko and used it to cut me teeth on 3D printing.
Two years after backing the Tiko and still with no sign of it in sight, I (some might say foolishly) decided to back the Cetus. I plumped for the extended gantry version and the little beauty has been printing its socks off non-stop, 24/7 for the past 3 weeks without issue. The only mod I have done with it was to add a LokBuild surface to the spare aluminium print plate I ordered when pledging and now I'm 100% warp free with intricate builds printing without rafts and no failed prints.
So for my two pennies worth, I'd definitely endorse both the Cetus and the Wanhao i3.
Great video! Looks like you've got a robot in progress in the background there, is that a 3D printed wheel?
Wow thank you. I am 24 days from starting my first kickstarter which is around printing the product rather than the traditional methods. My main worry was the time to print forcing me to consider a print farm but to have all Prusa's with their current wait time scared me as well as the cost. This option from Kogan may work. I'll order one and test it out. Thanks.
Thanks for the video. I am a Maker (and Engineer and Robotics Mentor) with two teen boys that are Makers as well.
I am really interested in getting a 3D printer and the
In 2020 just getting into the game ... bought the Wanhao as a Monoprice Maker Select v2 .... Out of the box IT WOULD NOT WORK ... the z axis stopped so high that the bed screws fell off tryng to adjust.... But I'm fairly mechanically apt, and own a drill .... moved the z limit switch down about a centimeter below it's adjustment height.... Followed your advice and got Prusa Slicer rather than what came with it.
After a few false starts began getting usable prints out of it. Decided I hated the bed, got a glass plate. At first could never get adhesion.... finally figured out that its getting the plate literally squeaky clean (clean paper towel and liberal alcohol) and setting the first layer near the top temp for the PLA and the bed temp up around 80 ... then come down to low to midrange for the PLA and a normal 60 for the bed for the rest.
By second week I had printed the adjustable z-axis limit switch controller.and the bracing kits. The thirdi nstalled the mosfet kit. Oh I worry much about th the wires flexing where they join the bed so with a piece of scrap aluminum and zip ties fixed the cable harness so that the wires wre not flexing where they joined the bed. Fin fact used a LOT of zip ties to makes sure the wires wouldn't flex or catch when I move the printer( there are two wire chains ... but they frequently worked off the top link ... until I used the zip ties to re-enforce it.
I'm fairly pleased overall with the Wanhao ... but couldn't in good conscience recommend it to someone who I knew had (and trusted) their mechanical and electrica; savvy. But it seems from what I've read that's likely true of all lower end printers. The possibility of wires breaking and possibly shorting that carry ten amps is no joke ... that'll lite anything flamable very fast ...quite possibly before a fuse trips. I've also read of the thermal runaway situation .... with the borosilicate glass over the bed, I'm not that worried about that, ut without it I would.
I'm about to try to get octoprint going and have a bl-touch I'll try to install some soon weekend.
Just reporting that still in 2020 there are problems with the Wanhao's ... though as said, after sorting it out, I much like using it (but I'm stiill a newb). And to say thanks, Angus. Your vids have are both delightful and much informative.
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Hello, Any of these 3d printers are any good for printing 28mm figures like in warhammer and talisman board game?.
Is the balco beginner friendly? I've always wanted to get into 3d printing and now the balco is really really tempting me.
the explination on who a kit is for is bang on what i am!
Does anybody know if all these 3D printers do is make preset designs or can it be made to configure an original figurine?
hi. i need high accuracy 3d printer for make jewellery under 400$. which one is best you think?
Hay what printer would you get for about 500$ and less that’s good quality and I kind of like the boxed closed in 3d printer so what would you say is the best one
I bought an anet a6 am an impatiently waiting for it. Going to build it with my buddy. I am looking forward to it.
Have you ever built a printer (say a clone of something open sourced) from scratch? By this I mean buying all parts direct from suppliers. I've been looking into it and it seems you can get most of the essential parts for about 80 AUD. What are your thoughts on this? Worth it?
Would you say the Prusa I3 pro is a good printer or is it just me not knowing how to get good quality prints?
btw this is my first postb on any youtube video... you did a great review. love it..
Looking for some advice.
I occasionally have to match handles on customers tennis rackets. Say they have 1 handle/grip that just feels better than the others. Yes, some players (me included) can feel the slightest difference between grips and the racket just doesn't feel right. For me to replicate this perfect grip on all their rackets I have to take a mold and mess about for about 4 hours just for 1 grip. And there is no guarantee I will nail it as the epoxy foam can misform.
So, is there a cheapish (I do this 3 or 4 times a year, so I am not going to be earning from it.) printer out there, and is there an "ink" that is as light as 8Kg epoxy foam? The foam has to be very light like balsa wood. Grams matter
Hope the community can point me in the right direction.
Do you recommend a dual extruder chinise printer for this kind of money? Maybe a delta one.
Yay!
Now we have something to link all those asking for this in the fb group to!
Thanks :-)
Does anyone know if the Anycubic Mega S (or Anycubic Mega i3 S, as on amazon it's only S, but on Anycubic website it's i3 S) is a good printer? I'm not sure enturely which printer I would try to get. Another option is the Prusa Mini, which I would like some information on.
Thanks for caring about the aussies! :)
Hi, i bought a cetus and i'm using it with both his software and simplify 3D infact is a Gcode compatible printer. You have only to experiment with settings in S3D and then load the gCode trough his oun sw. I hope you'll make a tutoria. is really intresting :)
Could you do a video of what you recommend, advice and machines, for schools? Many of my teachers have over the years expressed interest in having a printer for their academies.
I was going to go for a Monoprice Select Mini, however I was reading that it doesn't work with the UK plugs or something. If anyone has any information on this it would be great.
IMPORTANT QUESTION MAKER'S MUSE!!! Have you used your original UP Mini on the latest windows 10 update? Windows is trying to add custom 3d printing software and drivers for most printers. However, i believe that the windows default 3d printing drivers is messing with my UP Mini drivers and overriding the UP's driver and it is causing my printer to basically not work at all and act extremely strange. I was wondering if you could check into this and see if you can find a way to fix it, if it is happening to you too. I will keep getting USB malfunctions until this is fixed. I really hope you see this.
Thoughts on the Wanhaou Duplicator I3 V2?
Hey i am from Sydney Australia and was thinking of getting the balco 3d printer but can’t find it on the Kogan website. Just wondering if you can try and find it and thanks for the great videos
Hi!
Just saw your video about moving parts before this one and I have a question for you: from those 3D printers you presented, which one have the best precision? I'm a beginner, but I have some projects with moving parts...
Thank you!
All of these machines have a 0.4mm nozzle and offer similar precision. I would say the Cetus appears to cope with complex shapes better (as demonstrated with the complex lattice) however the software does not offer as much control when it comes to support material.
Hey makers muse, ive been looking and am about to purchase a 3d printer. Its the Creality Cr-10 id love to see what you think about it so far what ive heard its really good and looks like a good choice. What do you think?
But which printers out there that could match the performance of a Stratasys machine?
i.e. The most reliable, least print error, overhang geometry (dual materials) & easy setup to print just like any A4 paper printer?
You missed out the Kossel Mini :(. It's £199 but does come as a kit however I'm 14 and I managed to assemble the entire thing and all the electronics (ramps, Arduino, ect) on my own. The print volume is decent and it has a heated bed that I've been able to get up to around 110*C. It uses a bowden extruder and I've been able to get some immaculate prints out of it, including torture cubes. The only catch is lack of customer support, although emailing the guys (to get the manual...) was really easy.