When the opportunity to buy a $145 3D printer presented itself, I couldn't pass up the opportunity. I knew going into this that I would spend at least $100 on improvements, many hours on building, and many more hours on troubleshooting, but I felt strongly that this was my best opportunity to gain a better understanding and foundation in 3D printing. First, I will list all of the upgrades and safety accessories I highly recommend, then I will add details regarding the build,