[–] ChaoticNeutral 0 points 1 point 1 point (+1|-0) ago
FreeCAD is a good free software for generating models.
Thingiverse is a good repository of designs for everything.
[–] clamhurt_legbeard 0 points 1 point 1 point (+1|-0) ago
[–] ThatsSoJewish 0 points 1 point 1 point (+1|-0) ago
Check out the Lulzbot Mini if you feel like using the whole budget for a printer with all of the bells and whistles, but more likely a Creality CR-10 V2 if you want a top quality entry level machine.
[–] MaxineWaters [S] 0 points 1 point 1 point (+1|-0) ago
Thanks for the reply. I think I'm going to go with a Creality Ender 3.
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[–] scandalous-goat 0 points 2 points 2 points (+2|-0) ago (edited ago)
Fusion 360 is free for hobbyist, though it's always online / cloud based.
[–] KILLtheRATS 1 point 0 points 1 point (+1|-1) ago
Check and see if you can pay someone to make the parts you want. I have a feeling that you will regret your purchase
[–] MaxineWaters [S] ago
I'm looking at it more as a hobby than anything.
[–] KILLtheRATS 1 point -1 points 0 points (+0|-1) ago (edited ago)
Your money