This morning Hackaday launched the 3D Printed Gears, Pulleys, and Cams contest, a challenge to make stuff move using 3D-printed mechanisms. Adding movement to a project brings it to life.

The best 3D printers for beginners offer simple setup, flexibility, and an intuitive interface to help get users up and printing.

It was this evolution of desktop 3D printing that inspired the recently concluded 3D Printed Gears, Pulleys, and Cams contest.