SainSmart Genmitsu 3018 PROVer
~$400
Pricing last checked February 2026
Our Take
The 3018 PROVer is the "Pro" version refined. You trade a bit of work area (260mm vs 300mm) for significantly better build quality, safety features, and setup speed. The 15-minute assembly is legit, this is as plug-and-play as hobby CNC gets. The emergency stop, limit switches, and acrylic enclosure show SainSmart learning from the community. At ~$400, it's $100 more than the Pro but worth it if you value your time and safety. Still a small desktop machine, but the most polished one in this class.
SainSmart Genmitsu 3018 PROVer Specs
- Price
- ~$400
- Status
- Active
- Work Area
- 260 x 155 x 35 mm (10.2" x 6.1" x 1.4")
- Frame
- All-aluminum chassis (upgraded from 3018 Pro)
- Drive System
- Lead screw
- Linear Motion
- V-wheels
- Motors
- NEMA 17 stepper motors
- Controller
- GRBL 1.1, Arduino platform, Toshiba TB6S109 drivers with optocouplers; 1.8" LCD display
- Spindle
- 775 motor, 10,000 RPM, 120W max power
- Collet
- ER-11
- Max RPM
- 10,000
- Enclosure
- Acrylic panels on sides (included for dust containment)
- Assembly
- Semi-assembled, approximately 15 minutes to get running
- Software
- GRBL 1.1; includes 3-month Carveco Maker subscription; compatible with SainSmart's Mach3 version, Candle, others
What Stands Out
- • Ready to go in 15 minutes (semi-assembled)
- • Easy-to-access emergency stop button
- • Hard stops and limit switches for safety
- • 1.8" display for manual control without computer
- • Offline controller can home tool head
- • Acrylic side panels contain dust and debris
- • All-aluminum chassis (sturdier than 3018 Pro)
- • Laser engraver module available as add-on
- • Slightly smaller work area than 3018 Pro but better build quality
What the Community Says
Users appreciate the quality-of-life improvements over the 3018 Pro. The emergency stop and quick setup get frequent praise. Some buyers are disappointed by the smaller work area compared to the Pro, not realizing the tradeoff. Generally seen as "the 3018 Pro, but grown up a bit."
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