Why the Prusa Mini+ Changed 3D Printing for Me

After countless frustrations with my Ender 3 S1, I finally gave in and upgraded to the Prusa Mini+. It has completely changed how I feel about 3D printing.

Why I switched

The Ender worked, but it always felt like a fight. Bed levelling was a constant battle, prints failed more often than they should, and I spent more time troubleshooting than actually creating. Eventually the frustration outweighed the fun.

First impressions

The Prusa Mini+ has been a breath of fresh air. Setup was straightforward, the documentation was clear, and within an hour I had my first successful print. The auto bed levelling alone feels like a miracle compared to what I was used to.

Print quality is noticeably better too. Even simple test prints came out cleaner and more consistent than what I managed after months of tweaking with the Ender.

What it has changed

More than anything, the upgrade has made 3D printing enjoyable again. I can focus on designing and experimenting instead of worrying whether the printer will cooperate. It has reminded me why I got into the hobby in the first place.

Thanks for reading. If you have made the jump from an entry-level printer to something more reliable, I would love to hear how it changed your projects.