Welcome back to ZDNet's DIY-IT project lab, where I'm testing 3D printers for your entertainment and edification. Today, we'll be looking at the Biqu B1, a relatively inexpensive direct drive FDM (fused deposition modeling) printer that competes with the popular Ender 3.

In the accompanying video, we're assembling and testing the Biqu B1 from Big-Tree Tech. This is a fairly workable, under $300 printer, but there are a few issues in setup and usage that may not make it a top choice.

RESOURCES:
Biqu B1: https://www.biqu.equipment/products/b...

Yoda head: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:14104

Adalinda dragon: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:246198

Benchy: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:763622