HobbyPrinter: filament cost and print-time calculators

Quick answer: To estimate a hobby 3D print, multiply the grams your slicer reports by your spool price per gram: 50 g of PLA from a $20, 1 kg spool costs about $1. Print time grows with model volume, finer layer heights and slower speeds, so a 0.12 mm layer can nearly double a 0.2 mm job.

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