10 best 3D pens with AliExpress

Perhaps everyone has ever dreamed of having the ability to paint objects in the air, and today 3D pens finally let this dream come true. The principle of their operation is simple: the device melts the filament passed through it and gives out a thread of a soft but quickly solidifying plastic through a conical nozzle. By controlling the device, like a real pen, you can "draw" almost any three-dimensional object.

Most often, 3D pens are bought for entertainment or even as a children's toy, but these devices are also suitable for performing more serious tasks, for example, repairing broken things, making jewelry, accessories, interior items, etc. If there are no ideas, but you want to create, you can always find an interesting template on the Internet: bases with stencils are replenished by enthusiasts almost daily.

Today, 3D pens can be bought at almost any electronics store, but the overwhelming majority of offline models are Chinese, and it is much more profitable to order them directly from Aliexpress without overpaying. We have selected for you the best options that can be purchased at this online hypermarket.

The best 3D pens of the first two generations

All pens sold are listed in one of five generations. So, the first generation is the oldest, and the fifth is the youngest at the moment. Despite the fact that the models of the first two generations, it would seem, should have been morally obsolete long ago, they are still popular among the buyers of AliExpress. The reason for this is reasonable prices and the fact that basically people are just interested to try, what is three-dimensional drawing, and for this, excellent characteristics are not required at all.

4 AVEIBEE 3D Printing Pen

The classic model of 3D pens of the first generation with all the advantages and disadvantages that follow from this. Among the advantages are an attractive price, good equipment (the basic kit includes a pen itself, a power adapter, several skeins of thread for checking and detailed instructions with the simplest drawings and models of possible products), intuitive control (even without reading the instructions, understand the principle of operation labor) and a large selection of designs.

At the same time, AVEIBEE 3D allows you to use only one type of plastic (PLA), it does not have the function of automatically supplying consumable material, speed selector and other technical frills. This is not so bad, rather, on the contrary, such poor functionality helps beginners to quickly get used to the mechanics of the device and the nuances of operation. But when you feel yourself ready for a more professional level, the possibilities of this pen will hardly satisfy you.

3 BAPASCO RP-100A-1

BAPASCO RP-100A-1 is the most primitive of options presented on AliExpress, but this does not at all allow us to call it bad. The pen is a representative of the first generation, which automatically means the absence of a display and extremely limited possibilities for setting the temperature. The feed rate of the material is controlled by a slider on the side of the device. Some inconvenience is the fact that for a long supply of plastic you need to continuously hold the corresponding button, which is a bit tedious.

Some buyers have problems with the operation of the buttons for turning on and stopping the material: plastic climbs without a command and does not want to stop. You can try to adapt to this, but it is better to return the goods, since such a malfunction is an obvious marriage. For most of the users, the pen works fine. And let the RP-100A-1 not have such power and variation of settings as the younger models, let it make a little noise, but it still remains an ideal option for those who just want to try to create a three-dimensional shape a couple of times.

2 Sandipen p65

Sandipen's P65 3D pen is positioned by the manufacturer as a model designed primarily for a child’s audience. Absolutely everything is sharpened here: a cartoon design, a protective cap for a finger and a recharging mechanism (no power adapters, charging is done via a micro-USB adapter from any USB port or, for example, a bank). However, even with such an obvious focus on safety and convenience, it should be noted that, in technical terms, this model has something to boast. The device supports both main types of plastic threads (PLA, ABS) and several high-speed modes of operation. Therefore, it is worth paying attention to the P65 not only as a gift for a child, but also as an interesting device for its own use.

1 Myriwell RP-100B

Myriwell RP-100B has the classic characteristics of 3D handles of the second generation: a monochrome LCD display, the presence of buttons to adjust the temperature and a slider to adjust the speed. The handle can use two different materials: ABS and PLA, heating each of them to a temperature of 170 ° C and 210 ° C, respectively. In reviews, users complain about a too short cord that interferes with drawing.

Working with a pen is simple: it is not heavy (only 62 grams), its base does not heat up and does not burn fingers, and plastic, despite the narrow nozzle of just 0.4 mm, does not get stuck and goes well. Therefore, even a child such a three-dimensional drawing will not be difficult. Young users will also certainly appreciate the instrument case, made in bright cheerful colors. It is important for parents to remember that RP-100B refers to hot pens, and therefore children should not be left using the device unattended.

The best 3D pens of the third generation

Once the products from the first category of this rating were a real breakthrough, but now they are hardly surprised by anyone: the development of technologies is not in place and models with more and more impressive characteristics are being sold. Optimal for buying on Aliexpress are 3D pens of the third generation. They are no longer as primitive as their predecessors, but they are not worth as much as the newest models.

3 Smaffox SMA-01

Smaffox SMA-01 is a typical representative of third-generation 3D pens, which differ from earlier versions of devices, primarily by having full-fledged functions for adjusting the melting temperature and thread feed rate (although it should be noted that this division is often conditional and not always true). The presence of such settings helps to create much more advanced and presentable works, and, in addition, devices of this type are used not only in work, but also in other areas (for example, in minor repairs and for the so-called DIY).

Despite the good technical specifications, at a cost Smaffox practically does not differ from simple models. And thanks to a good configuration and beautiful packaging (3D pen comes in a special stylish case-cover) SMA-01 will look great as a gift.

2 Myriwell RP-100C

For the most part, the characteristics of Myriwell RP-100C do not differ from standard 3D pens. She, like 90% of models with AliExpress, can use PLA and ABS plastic with a thread diameter of 1.75 mm. The size of the hole of the nozzle handle is an average of 0.7 mm.The heating temperature of Myriwell also did not differ: from 160 ° C to 230 ° C.

However, there is still something that makes the RP-100C special - it is almost weightless! While most models weigh at least 60 grams, the mass of the product from Myriwell is about 35 grams, which is very convenient to use the handle in. Unfortunately, this convenience slightly understated the square shape of the model, due to which some buyers describe the device as bad in the hand.

1 Joylites 3D Print Pen

Joylites 3D Print Pen is fundamentally different from all other 3D handles on AliExpress with the fact that in addition to the usual ABS and PLA, it can use polycaprolactone (PCL) - a special material with a low melting point (80 ° C in total). This plastic can be painted directly on the skin, because it is impossible for them to get burned. This makes Joylites one of the safest pens, which is not scary to give to children.

For the quality of the goods says his rating on AliExpress - a solid five with a sufficiently large number of orders. Buyers rarely achieve such unanimity. The advantages of the handle are a removable nozzle, which is easy to clean if necessary, and the presence of a sleep mode, activated after 3 minutes of user inactivity. Also, Joylites are praised for the included USB cable, thanks to which the device is convenient to carry with you anywhere and charge from a crib or computer.

The best 3D pens of the fourth generation

3D pens of the fourth generation contain all the accumulated over the years experience of manufacturers of equipment for three-dimensional modeling. These pens are the most powerful, the most compact, almost all the problems of previous models have been fixed in them ... but also there were some new errors.

3 Dewang 3D Pen-X4

In terms of its shape, the Dewang 3D Pen-X4 more than any other model with AliExpress is close to a regular pen. Due to this, the device is perfectly in the hand and it is extremely convenient to work. Otherwise, its characteristics are quite ordinary: the materials used are PLA and ABS, the diameter of the removable nozzle is 0.6 mm, and the weight is 52 g. One of the three speeds is switched and the temperature is set via buttons, but the control is not intuitive. Many buyers are confident that the handle does not have the ability to switch between ABS and PLA and use the same mode, since both plastics melt at about the same temperature. In fact, it is possible to switch modes by long pressing the power button, but it is extremely difficult to figure it out yourself, and nothing like that is written in the instructions.

2 Sunlu SL-300

Sunlu SL-300 fell in love with the adherents of three-dimensional modeling for its futuristic design, light weight (55 g), as many as 8 speeds and a wide temperature range (160 ° C – 210 ° C). Management is done with the help of numerous buttons. The handle is working properly, this is evidenced by numerous photos of handicrafts in the reviews of the product. As for complaints, most of them arise from users due to inattentive study of the functional model. For example, there is often a problem with the completion of work: when you try to pull the material out of the pen, it breaks down and gets stuck. However, this could have been avoided by simply pressing the feed button in the opposite direction. In this regard, before using it is advised to carefully read the instructions. 

1 Dewang d7

D7 - the latest development from the company Dewang, qualitatively distinguished from a huge number of competitors, both externally and internally. First of all, we note the ultra-thin, stylish and reliably assembled metal case, which, against the background of “well-fed” plastic analogs, looks like a product of a completely different technological era. However, the filling of the device also does not lag behind - the mini-motor specially designed for this model is capable of operating at 6 speeds, and thanks to the built-in fans, the device practically does not heat even after long hours of operation.

Indicative moment: in the complete set there is an original manual screw-driver for analysis of a product.That is, unlike most standard 3D handles with Aliexpress, which are a monoblock of cheap components (which cannot be disassembled without failure), the developers of Dewang D7 are not at all afraid of what the user will look inside and, moreover, are ready to contribute to this. Which means: they have nothing to be ashamed of and they vouch for the declared technical characteristics.

 

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