The pen that draws in mid-air and the lines actually stay up
Is this the right fit?
- Best for
- kids from roughly age eight up with supervision, teen makers, and anyone curious about 3D printing who does not want to own a printer
- Skip if
- The tip gets genuinely hot, so younger kids need supervision the entire time it is powered on
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The SCRIB3D P1 is a 3D printing pen: it melts PLA filament and extrudes it as a thin strand that cools and hardens within a second, so lines drawn in the air hold their shape. Speed and temperature are both adjustable, which matters more than it sounds because slow extrusion is what lets a beginner draw controlled shapes rather than a tangle. It handles both PLA and ABS filament and includes starter colors plus stencils. There is no software, no slicing, and no printer bed. Best fit: kids from roughly age eight up with supervision, teen makers, and anyone curious about 3D printing who does not want to own a printer.
Pros
- Adjustable speed and temperature, so a beginner can slow the extrusion down to stay in control
- Works with both PLA and ABS filament rather than a single proprietary type
- No software, slicing, or print bed, you just draw
- Ships with starter filament colors and stencils to trace
Cons
- The tip gets genuinely hot, so younger kids need supervision the entire time it is powered on
Frequently asked questions
What age is this appropriate for?
Roughly eight and up with adult supervision. The nozzle reaches filament-melting temperature, so it is not a leave-them-alone toy for younger children.
Does it use special filament or standard 3D printer filament?
It uses standard 1.75mm PLA and ABS filament, the same stock a desktop 3D printer uses, so refills are cheap and widely available.
How long until the plastic hardens?
About a second. That is fast enough to draw vertical lines in the air, though building tall structures still takes a steady hand.
Does it need to be plugged in while drawing?
Yes, it runs on a power adapter rather than a battery, since heating the nozzle draws steady power.
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