3D printing filament got cheaper this year, but that's not where I actually saved money

XDA developers | June 12, 2026, 7:01 a.m. | Original
3D printing got cheaper, but better profiles, fewer failed prints, and useful replacement parts saved me more.
I did the math on local AI vs. Claude Pro, and the winner isn't as straightforward as you think I ran local LLMs on my phone for a month, and now my desktop setup feels like overkill