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ANYCUBIC MEGA X 3D Printer, Large Metal FDM 3D Printer with Patented Heatbed and PLA Filament, Build Size 11.81in(L) X 11.81in(W) X 12in(H)
Brand | ANYCUBIC |
Material | Metal |
Color | Black |
Product Dimensions | 19.69"D x 19.69"W x 21.77"H |
Item Weight | 20 Kilograms |
About this item
- Fast Assembly, Mega X 3D printer came in two modules and all it takes is to plug in 12 screws and 3 cables, easy to assemble and get printing right out of the box, Perfect choice for beginners and veteran
- High Print Precision, This 3D Printer’s print precision is greatly improved by equipping it with Y Axis Dual Sideway Design and Z-axis dual screw rod design, The pitting in the skin and texture in the clothing all can shows up
- Large Build Volume, This FDM printer comes with larger build spaces available, At 11.81in(L) x 11.81in(W) x 12in(H), able to print models that 90% of other 3d printers could not. More space for fulfilling your fantastic idea
- Patented Heat Bed, No hassle of sticker any more, Ultrabase bed surface coated with patented microporous coating, allowing the print holds strong when printing and then effortlessly falls off the bed when it cools to room temp at the end of the print, Kindly note, The bed will not go over 90 degree
- More Function, Resume Print: One click to resume from the last recorded position when suffered power outages, TFT Touch Screen: As responsive as operating on the phone, Meanwell Power Supply: Compliance with UL60950-1, enhance the safety performance, All ANYCUBIC 3D printers backed with lifetime technical support
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Print Quality | 3.9 | 4.1 | 4.2 | 3.7 |
For beginners | 3.5 | 3.9 | 3.8 | 3.6 |
Tech Support | 3.3 | 3.6 | 3.5 | 3.0 |
Easy to assemble | 5.0 | 4.0 | 4.8 | — |
Touch Screen | 4.5 | 4.2 | — | — |
Sold By | — | ANYCUBIC Official Store | Sovol | FLASHFORGE Official Store |
compatible material | Metal, Polylactic Acid | Polylactic Acid | PLA/TPU/PLA-CF/PETG-CF/ABS/PETG/PC/ASA/wood | PLA/ABS/PETG/TPU/PLA-CF/PETG-CF (PC/ASA enclosed enclosure needed) |
file format | STL | .STL, .OBJ, .AMF | STL/OBJ | STEP |
material | Metal | Aluminum | Aluminum | PLA/ABS/PETG/TPU/PLA-CF/PETG-CF (PC/ASA enclosed enclosure needed) |
connectivity tech | — | — | mirco USB | Wi-Fi, USB, Ethernet |
operating system | Linux | Windows 7 | Win7/8/10/11, Linux Ubuntu 20.04+, Mac OS 10.10+ | Win7/8/10/11, Linux Ubuntu 20.04+, Mac OS 10.9+ |
printing technology | FDM | FDM | FDM | FDM |
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About ANYCUBIC
ANYCUBIC has gathered a strong R&D team from domestic to overseas. A simpler, smarter and more practical philosophy has been applied to create high-quality 3D printers to meet professional and daily life needs.
Our goal is "The most popular 3D printer brand" based on quality products and innovative functions, to improve living quality and contribute to social development.
ANYCUBIC Mega X FDM 3D Printer
How newcomers to 3D printing would have an easy time of it starting off with this filament 3d printer. 3D printing is a labor of love that requires tinkering and lots of trial and error.
- Printing Technology: FDM 3D Printing(Fused Deposition Modeling)
- Certifications: UL, CE, FCC, RoHS, EN
- Input Rating: 110V/220V AC, 50/60Hz
- Software Input Formats: .STL, .OBJ, .DAE, .AMF
- Software Output Formats: GCode
- Weight: ~14kg
- Printer Dimensions: 500mm x 500mm x 553mm
- Slicer Software: Cura
- Nozzle Diameter: 0.4mm
- Print Speed: 20~100mm/s
- Travel Speed: 100mm/s
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Rigid Metal FrameOne-piece frame, all-metal body, to ensure the stability of the body, ANYCUBIC Mega X 3D printer effectively reduces resonance shaking during printing, which greatly enhance the print quality and restore more details of the model. |
Y Axis Dual Sideway DesignMega X 3D Printer's Y-axis integrated guide rail design with customized aluminum profile module, which takes into account the Y-axis linear motion and platform stability, can maximally improves the printing accuracy. |
Z-axis Dual Screw Rod DesignANYCUBIC Mega X uses the Z-axis double screw motor design, which is more durable, does not lose steps, and has higher accuracy than traditional coupling motors, Better reduce the possibility of printing errors. |
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Low Effort LevelingSpecial large-size leveling knob, compared with traditional knobs, Mega X 3D printer's leveling saves more than 60% effort. After replacing the special knob, the leveling will be more labor-saving, and it can be easily pushed with one finger. |
Powerful Titan ExtruderEquipped with updated Titan extruder, the optimized combination of the classic extrusion system, ANYCUBIC Mega X provides greater torque to ensure smooth feeding, not easy to jam, and compatible with flexible 3d printer filament. |
Large Build VolumeANYCUBIC MEGA X 3D Printercomes with larger build spaces available, At 11.81in(L) x 11.81in(W) x 12in(H), able to print models that 90% of other 3d printers could not. |
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Printing Technology | FDM | FDM | FDM | FDM | Color: Black | Color: Grey |
Heated Build Plate | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||
Build Volume | 8.7" x 8.7" x 9.8" | 11.8" x 11.8" x 13.8" | 17.7'' x 15.7'' x 15.7'' | 9.6" x 9.6" x 10.2" | Diameter: 1.75 ± 0.02mm | Diameter: 1.75 ± 0.02mm |
Materials | PLA, ABS, PETG, TPU | PLA, ABS, PETG, TPU | PLA, ABS, PETG, TPU | PLA, TPU, ABS, HIPS, PETG, Wood | Material: PLA | Material: PLA |
Leveling Type | Auto Leveling | Auto Leveling | Auto Leveling | Auto Leveling | Weight: 2.2lbs (1KG) | Weight: 2.2lbs (1KG) |
Connectivity | MicroSD card | MicroSD card | MicroSD card | Trans-flash Card & USB cable | Tensile Strength: ≥55Mpa | Tensile Strength: ≥55Mpa |
Layer Resolution | ±0.1mm | ±0.1mm | ±0.1mm | ±0.1mm | Total Length: ~340m | Total Length: ~340m |
Max Heatbed Temp | 110°C | 90°C | 100°C | 110°C | Hotbed Temp: No heated/50-80°C | Hotbed Temp: No heated/50-80°C |
Max Extruder Temp | 260°C | 250°C | 250°C | 260°C | Nozzle Temp: 190-230°C | Nozzle Temp: 190-230°C |
Printing Speed | <180mm/s (recommended 80-100mm/s) | <180mm/s (recommended 80-100mm/s) | <180mm/s (recommended 80-100mm/s) | <180mm/s (recommended 80-100mm/s) | Hardness: HRC105-110 | Hardness: HRC105-110 |
From the brand
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Anycubic is a famous consumer-grade 3D printing manufacturer specializing in delivering quality 3D printing products.
Featuring a professional R&D team and high-end innovation technologies, we could make 3D printing more accessible to meet the demand from 3D professionals and amateurs alike. We are passionate about providing effective 3D printing solutions to unleash your creativity and help you push the limits of what's possible.
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What makes our products unique?
A more comprehensive range of high-quality products at competitive prices
To meet our users' various needs, we provided multiple options. So You can always find your suitable 3D printers in our stores whether you are a 3D printing beginner or a professional.
Why do we love what we do?
We believe there's an innovator in everyone. We are passionate about helping you transform your ideas and creativity into reality and making you enjoy the freedom to create with 3D printing technology.
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Product Dimensions | 0.02 x 0.02 x 0.02 inches |
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Item Weight | 44 pounds |
ASIN | B083JB2YTW |
Item model number | mega x |
Customer Reviews |
4.0 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #188,898 in Industrial & Scientific (See Top 100 in Industrial & Scientific) #210 in 3D Printers |
Date First Available | January 6, 2020 |
Manufacturer | ANYCUBIC |
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Customers like the print quality and ease of use of the 3D printer. For example, they mention that the design is robust and of high quality, with dual lead screw z axis. They also appreciate the size. Opinions are mixed on quality, value, noise, leveling, and adhesion.
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Customers like the print quality of the 3D printer. They say it has a high-quality design, and produces great and amazing prints. The overall structure is very heavy duty, with a solid steel frame and electronics enclosure. The nozzle and heating element seem to be of good quality, and are very reliable. The prints look great, and the X carriage is well designed and easy to work with.
"...It's an impressive design.The design is robust and of high quality with dual lead screw z axis providing greater stability and precison..." Read more
"...You can replace just the fan duct (very easy, the X carriage is very well designed and easy to work with) or replace the blower fan as well...." Read more
"...When set up, this printer has great printer quality and is easy to use...." Read more
"...But this printer has proven to be rock solid and true work horse in a short amount of time!..." Read more
Customers find the 3D printer easy to assemble and set up. They say it's close to plug and play, with clear instructions and a digital easy to read screen. Customers also appreciate the quality of the prints and the ease of accessing the leveling knobs. They mention that the standard configuration is quite good and the user interface is easy to navigate.
"The Mega X definitely blew away my expectations. The assembly process is extremly easy, it comes in two parts: the base, and the carriage...." Read more
"...(I'll mention them as they come up), but otherwise, the standard configuration is quite good.1) Unboxing and assembly...." Read more
"...When set up, this printer has great printer quality and is easy to use...." Read more
"...The assembly is super simple and easy to manage, to be honest, it took longer to remove the gantry, base and parts than it did to put it together...." Read more
Customers like the size of the 3D printer. They say that it is a giant compared to other printers in this price range, with a big print bed and a great build plate. They also say that the larger size means that they can print things for cosplay, masks, and engineering prototyping. Customers also mention that the printer is user-friendly and able to assemble and start printing in 10 minutes.
"...The 300 by 300 bed size provides ample space for printing very large 3D prints...." Read more
"...It's geared for larger high quality prints and is easy to work with at any level of expertise." Read more
"Huge print bed. Super easy to use...." Read more
"...What attracted me to the Mega-X was the large printable area (300mmX300mmX305mm) and several YouTube videos I'd watched with glowing reviews...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the quality of the 3D printer. Some mention that it's a fantastic machine, with very good quality, and a true work horse. However, others say that they're experiencing an error where the print suddenly stops. They also say that there are issues with the printers and the software.
"...Halo sign I got from Thingiverse, took about 22 hours, and it came out EXTREMELY well, the layers came out smooth and the art/contours well detailed...." Read more
"...However, a month or two into printing the system will now freeze in the first 5-30 minutes of heating and has to be power cycled in order for the..." Read more
"...are noisy, especially the power supply fan, but other than that, they work fine. The extruder is easy to operate and appears to be plenty strong...." Read more
"...Good again.But then shortly after that the printer began to just stop printing in the middle of print jobs with no indication as to the cause...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the value of the 3D printer. Some mention it's reasonable priced, while others say it'd be better off buying a different product. They also say that the printer isn't perfect and may need some tweaking.
"...If you want a reliable machine, at a reasonable price, with a large build volume that just works and is easy to assemble then this maybe the one for..." Read more
"...the printer was able to print out of the box, although not perfectly...." Read more
"...to buy 2 Anycubic Mega X because they seemed to be the best, least expensive, printer capable of printing 3 Face shield frames at a time, needing..." Read more
"...However, it started slow decline in function. First the extruder stopped functioning. No worries, replaced it and all was good again...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the noise of the 3D printer. Some mention that the build volume is huge, while others say that it's a little noisy.
"...If you want a reliable machine, at a reasonable price, with a large build volume that just works and is easy to assemble then this maybe the one for..." Read more
"...The fans are noisy, especially the power supply fan, but other than that, they work fine...." Read more
"...Overall the printer’s operation is very smooth and super quiet. It makes a great deal less noise than my I3 Mega and Mega S printers...." Read more
"...They'll have a cheap control board, loud steppers, an imitation hot-end and copy extruder. Small stepper motors. Cheap power supplies...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the leveling of the 3D printer. Some mention that it's relatively easy, while others say it'll never be level. The big screws make leveling pretty easy. However, some customers say that the center of the bed is impossible to level, making it difficult to level the print bed.
"...bed cable: the cable rubs on the underside of the bed and slowly turns the leveling wheel...." Read more
"...got that fixed, couldnt get bed leveled talked to 3d printer "gurus" on youtube ,fb and discord. everyone swore it was a warped bed...." Read more
"...The touchscreen UI is very easy to use and navigate, leveling the bed is relativly easy..." Read more
"...-It is very difficult to level the Y axis based on the (2) Z axis limit sensors...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the adhesion of the 3D printer. Some mention that the adhsion is perfect, the Ultrabase sticks reliably, and prints adhere to the build plate easily. However, some say that they do have some issues with adhesio, with the edge of the wide printing body not adhering properly, and the filament not sticking to the heat plate.
"...excellent, at least for PLA: once the printer is leveled, the adhesion is perfect, but after the bed cools down, the print is barely attached...." Read more
"...The biggest issue I had after leveling, was adhesion to the bed...." Read more
"...and I couldn't be happier with the results and of how well prints adhere to the build plate and how easily they can be removed once cooled...." Read more
"...The adherence of the Ultrabase bed is excellent and doesn’t require glue sticks, painters tape, hairspray or anything to have the prints attach..." Read more
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The design is robust and of high quality with dual lead screw z axis providing greater stability and precison and the solid base and y axis design allowing compactness. The touchscreen UI is very easy to use and navigate, leveling the bed is relativly easy (I use a dial indicator, but the paper method is usually fine). Overall build and material screams high quality since there aren't many plastic components to this printer. The ultra base is like magic, no glue or hairspray required since it's textured glass. I didn't have a single issue with prints not sticking to the bed.
Initial reaction: The sample file the printer comes with seems off in code because it has a egregious amount of stringing, however, using the Cura slicer, it is easily fixable. My first major print was the Halo sign I got from Thingiverse, took about 22 hours, and it came out EXTREMELY well, the layers came out smooth and the art/contours well detailed. The UNSC sign and Baby Yoda came out just as well, with both of those made from Silk Silver PLA (made by ttyl). Lastly, the 3D bench was the first test print I made, and while I didn't have the most recent benchy on hand, the comparison between the one in the picture and the other prints speak well. Additionally, I have printed functional parts like gears, slotted mechanisms, etc.. and dimensionally speaking, it has turned out almost perfect parts (+/- 0.008 in.).
Issues: From the 3 odd months I've had this printer, there hasn't been any major issues. There was a time where the hot end broke the nozzle off when I went to replace it with a .15mm nozzle. But I contacted anycubic, and they were extremely quick to send me a replacement. Another issue is that the z axis limit switch lever broke off during leveling. Again, I contacted anycubic and they were quick to send out a replacement. Bottom line, if there are ANY issues, you can contact anycubic and they will help you to the best of their ability. By the way, there is very little language barrier when I emailed them, so thats a plus.
Overall, I would VERY much like to see more support towards modifications of these products like some other manufacturers. Especially for things like auto bed leveling (ex: BL Touch) and firmware updates, etc..
In any case, it's a fantastic product, and I will definitely look towards Anycubic's printers when I buy my next set of printers.
Reviewed in the United States on September 13, 2020
The design is robust and of high quality with dual lead screw z axis providing greater stability and precison and the solid base and y axis design allowing compactness. The touchscreen UI is very easy to use and navigate, leveling the bed is relativly easy (I use a dial indicator, but the paper method is usually fine). Overall build and material screams high quality since there aren't many plastic components to this printer. The ultra base is like magic, no glue or hairspray required since it's textured glass. I didn't have a single issue with prints not sticking to the bed.
Initial reaction: The sample file the printer comes with seems off in code because it has a egregious amount of stringing, however, using the Cura slicer, it is easily fixable. My first major print was the Halo sign I got from Thingiverse, took about 22 hours, and it came out EXTREMELY well, the layers came out smooth and the art/contours well detailed. The UNSC sign and Baby Yoda came out just as well, with both of those made from Silk Silver PLA (made by ttyl). Lastly, the 3D bench was the first test print I made, and while I didn't have the most recent benchy on hand, the comparison between the one in the picture and the other prints speak well. Additionally, I have printed functional parts like gears, slotted mechanisms, etc.. and dimensionally speaking, it has turned out almost perfect parts (+/- 0.008 in.).
Issues: From the 3 odd months I've had this printer, there hasn't been any major issues. There was a time where the hot end broke the nozzle off when I went to replace it with a .15mm nozzle. But I contacted anycubic, and they were extremely quick to send me a replacement. Another issue is that the z axis limit switch lever broke off during leveling. Again, I contacted anycubic and they were quick to send out a replacement. Bottom line, if there are ANY issues, you can contact anycubic and they will help you to the best of their ability. By the way, there is very little language barrier when I emailed them, so thats a plus.
Overall, I would VERY much like to see more support towards modifications of these products like some other manufacturers. Especially for things like auto bed leveling (ex: BL Touch) and firmware updates, etc..
In any case, it's a fantastic product, and I will definitely look towards Anycubic's printers when I buy my next set of printers.
1) Unboxing and assembly. The printer comes in two main parts: the chassis with the Y-axis and the bed, all pre-assembled, and the Z-axis with the X-axis gantry and the hotend assembly. The Z-axis appears flexible when you take it out of the box but becomes very rigid after installation. The small extra bits are the filament holder and the filament runout sensor. The frame is very rigid once all bolts are tight. This includes not just the bolts you need for assembly but all the bolts already installed: they can loosen during shipping, so go over every bolt and make sure it’s tight. Also, check all the rollers (bed and hotend) and adjust the excentric nuts if necessary so there is no wobble. Overall, the assembly takes maybe 30 minutes if you take it very deliberately.
2) Setup and calibration. The only real calibration the printer needs is bed leveling. Bed leveling is manual. ABL upgrades exist if you want to tinker, but I found manual leveling easy and reliable after one simple upgrade. I recommend replacing the bed springs with 18mm silicone stands (stands for Creality printers work fine, just don’t get the ones for Ender-3 because one of them is shorter). The springs that come with the printer are OK, but they do drift, like all springs on this type of printer. The second problem you need to deal with right away is the placement of the bed cable: the cable rubs on the underside of the bed and slowly turns the leveling wheel. You can jury-rig something with cable ties to hold the cable away from the wheel, but there are also several free STLs for a cable holder. The initial leveling is done with the paper method, but for the perfect leveling, you will want to print a large one-layer square and adjust the wheels as it is printing. I also recommend adjusting the position of the filament sensor: after loading the filament, loosen the screw that holds the sensor and adjust the angle for minimum friction of the filament on the sensor casing.
3) Build and components. The build is solid, the all-metal frame is very rigid once all the bolts are tight. The X-axis uses an extrusion and a set of rollers instead of rods and bearings. Z-axis uses dual motors. The motors seem to be more than adequate for the job: I had no problems with overheating. The fans are noisy, especially the power supply fan, but other than that, they work fine. The extruder is easy to operate and appears to be plenty strong. One interesting component choice is the hotend: instead of the more common Creality hotend, this printer uses a clone of the E3D-V5 J-head hotend (E3D-V6 upgrade is possible if you want). I find this a better hotend, and it is compatible with V6 nozzles, so there is a wider choice of exotic nozzles than for the MK8 hotends. The bed is excellent, at least for PLA: once the printer is leveled, the adhesion is perfect, but after the bed cools down, the print is barely attached. By the way, the included scraper for print removal is also outstanding. The filament runout sensor is a basic mechanical switch, which I found to be the best kind: they just work.
4) Operation. The printer is operated by a touch screen. The menu is mostly straightforward but somewhat limited. Some predefined parameters appear to be impossible to change: for example, filament loading always happens at 230C. Preheat presets exist for PLA and ABS, but there is also manual temperature setup (under Setup menu, not under Preheat). Slicer support is sorely lacking: the enclosed version of Cura is ancient, and there are no official profiles for any other slicers. Community profiles are readily available and are pretty good, although you will likely need to tweak them for your needs. Once the printer starts, you may need to adjust the bed leveling for the first layer, especially if you did not upgrade the springs. The filament runout sensor is reliable, and the printer resumes perfectly after the runout. Reloading the filament is not as good as it could be because the touch screen does not operate while the printer is paused: you can’t operate the extruder and have to push the filament manually.
5) Print quality and utility. Let’s state the obvious: the printer is LARGE. It handles small jobs just fine, though. Also, this is a fast machine. The extrusion is very even, and layer lines and other artifacts are on par with the best printers of this class. One major weakness of this printer out of the box is the part cooling. The printer in the stock configuration is essentially incapable of bridging, and the overhangs are terrible. The problem is in the part cooling fan duct: while the fan itself is not the most powerful, it is a standard blower for prints like Enders. But the duct doesn’t really direct the air at the part at all: it’s too far away and is angled wrong. I consider a replacement fan duct the third essential upgrade. You can replace just the fan duct (very easy, the X carriage is very well designed and easy to work with) or replace the blower fan as well. There are numerous free designs for both options (designs for Anycubic i3 do work, that printer has rods for the X-axis, but the insides of the carriage are the same).
Overall, it is a beginner-friendly printer, easy to assemble, set up, and use. I do recommend the three upgrades right away: silicone bed stands, bed cable harness, and replacement part cooling duct. If you like to tinker with your hardware, there are plenty of other upgrade options, but none are vital except the three above.
Reviewed in the United States on April 29, 2021
1) Unboxing and assembly. The printer comes in two main parts: the chassis with the Y-axis and the bed, all pre-assembled, and the Z-axis with the X-axis gantry and the hotend assembly. The Z-axis appears flexible when you take it out of the box but becomes very rigid after installation. The small extra bits are the filament holder and the filament runout sensor. The frame is very rigid once all bolts are tight. This includes not just the bolts you need for assembly but all the bolts already installed: they can loosen during shipping, so go over every bolt and make sure it’s tight. Also, check all the rollers (bed and hotend) and adjust the excentric nuts if necessary so there is no wobble. Overall, the assembly takes maybe 30 minutes if you take it very deliberately.
2) Setup and calibration. The only real calibration the printer needs is bed leveling. Bed leveling is manual. ABL upgrades exist if you want to tinker, but I found manual leveling easy and reliable after one simple upgrade. I recommend replacing the bed springs with 18mm silicone stands (stands for Creality printers work fine, just don’t get the ones for Ender-3 because one of them is shorter). The springs that come with the printer are OK, but they do drift, like all springs on this type of printer. The second problem you need to deal with right away is the placement of the bed cable: the cable rubs on the underside of the bed and slowly turns the leveling wheel. You can jury-rig something with cable ties to hold the cable away from the wheel, but there are also several free STLs for a cable holder. The initial leveling is done with the paper method, but for the perfect leveling, you will want to print a large one-layer square and adjust the wheels as it is printing. I also recommend adjusting the position of the filament sensor: after loading the filament, loosen the screw that holds the sensor and adjust the angle for minimum friction of the filament on the sensor casing.
3) Build and components. The build is solid, the all-metal frame is very rigid once all the bolts are tight. The X-axis uses an extrusion and a set of rollers instead of rods and bearings. Z-axis uses dual motors. The motors seem to be more than adequate for the job: I had no problems with overheating. The fans are noisy, especially the power supply fan, but other than that, they work fine. The extruder is easy to operate and appears to be plenty strong. One interesting component choice is the hotend: instead of the more common Creality hotend, this printer uses a clone of the E3D-V5 J-head hotend (E3D-V6 upgrade is possible if you want). I find this a better hotend, and it is compatible with V6 nozzles, so there is a wider choice of exotic nozzles than for the MK8 hotends. The bed is excellent, at least for PLA: once the printer is leveled, the adhesion is perfect, but after the bed cools down, the print is barely attached. By the way, the included scraper for print removal is also outstanding. The filament runout sensor is a basic mechanical switch, which I found to be the best kind: they just work.
4) Operation. The printer is operated by a touch screen. The menu is mostly straightforward but somewhat limited. Some predefined parameters appear to be impossible to change: for example, filament loading always happens at 230C. Preheat presets exist for PLA and ABS, but there is also manual temperature setup (under Setup menu, not under Preheat). Slicer support is sorely lacking: the enclosed version of Cura is ancient, and there are no official profiles for any other slicers. Community profiles are readily available and are pretty good, although you will likely need to tweak them for your needs. Once the printer starts, you may need to adjust the bed leveling for the first layer, especially if you did not upgrade the springs. The filament runout sensor is reliable, and the printer resumes perfectly after the runout. Reloading the filament is not as good as it could be because the touch screen does not operate while the printer is paused: you can’t operate the extruder and have to push the filament manually.
5) Print quality and utility. Let’s state the obvious: the printer is LARGE. It handles small jobs just fine, though. Also, this is a fast machine. The extrusion is very even, and layer lines and other artifacts are on par with the best printers of this class. One major weakness of this printer out of the box is the part cooling. The printer in the stock configuration is essentially incapable of bridging, and the overhangs are terrible. The problem is in the part cooling fan duct: while the fan itself is not the most powerful, it is a standard blower for prints like Enders. But the duct doesn’t really direct the air at the part at all: it’s too far away and is angled wrong. I consider a replacement fan duct the third essential upgrade. You can replace just the fan duct (very easy, the X carriage is very well designed and easy to work with) or replace the blower fan as well. There are numerous free designs for both options (designs for Anycubic i3 do work, that printer has rods for the X-axis, but the insides of the carriage are the same).
Overall, it is a beginner-friendly printer, easy to assemble, set up, and use. I do recommend the three upgrades right away: silicone bed stands, bed cable harness, and replacement part cooling duct. If you like to tinker with your hardware, there are plenty of other upgrade options, but none are vital except the three above.
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Mi sento di darvi delle dritte :
1 installare la versione di cura direttamente dal sito. Poiché, la versione su sd è troppo datata.
2 con un calibro digitale, assicuratevi che l'asse z sia perfettamente allineato. Mi riferisco alle viti su ambo i due motori lungo la barra zigrinata. Basta girarne uno così da addatarlo all'altezza dell'altro
3 il piatto è facile da rettificare,
4 consiglio di tenerla al coperto mentre opera. Di fatto se messa davanti alla finestra leggermente aperta, la macchina si sforza per mantenere il calore alla temperatura richiesta.
E al contempo i sensori per avitare corti, bloccano la corrente per prevenire danni elettronici. In poche parole soffre il freddo 😂
Sulla qualità di stampa nulla da eccepire. La trovo davvero ottima, per ogni tipo di ingaggio.
NB. avviate il preriscaldamento prima di qualsiasi stampa.
Secondo mio modesto parere, fa il suo dovere. Consiglio di prenderla da Amazon per la qualità e la garanzia che mette al servizio del cliente.
Reviewed in Italy on January 9, 2022
Mi sento di darvi delle dritte :
1 installare la versione di cura direttamente dal sito. Poiché, la versione su sd è troppo datata.
2 con un calibro digitale, assicuratevi che l'asse z sia perfettamente allineato. Mi riferisco alle viti su ambo i due motori lungo la barra zigrinata. Basta girarne uno così da addatarlo all'altezza dell'altro
3 il piatto è facile da rettificare,
4 consiglio di tenerla al coperto mentre opera. Di fatto se messa davanti alla finestra leggermente aperta, la macchina si sforza per mantenere il calore alla temperatura richiesta.
E al contempo i sensori per avitare corti, bloccano la corrente per prevenire danni elettronici. In poche parole soffre il freddo 😂
Sulla qualità di stampa nulla da eccepire. La trovo davvero ottima, per ogni tipo di ingaggio.
NB. avviate il preriscaldamento prima di qualsiasi stampa.
Secondo mio modesto parere, fa il suo dovere. Consiglio di prenderla da Amazon per la qualità e la garanzia che mette al servizio del cliente.
Durch das Austrucken von Ersatzteilen, Blumenampeln, Abdeckungen die es im Handel nicht gibt usw, hat sich das Teil schon jetzt amortisiert.
Ich würde den Drücker jederzeit wieder kaufen.
Gruß an alle Fans
Super Druck Ergebnis!
Schnell aufgebaut!
Sehr flexibel in Sachen Konfiguration mit Cura, Temperaturen von Druckkopf, Druckbett, sowie Geschwindigkeiten und vieles mehr lassen sich individuell einstellen.
Haftung auf dem Druckbett ist hervorragend, keine Ecken die sich bei großen Modellen ablösen.
Nach nun ca 7 Monaten und moderatem Einsatz gehen aber die Probleme los, der Druck stoppt einfach mitten drin. Der Druckkopf lässt sich nicht mehr bewegen, die Menüs lassen sich noch bedienen, aber Funktionen wie das manuelle verstellen des Druckkopfs werden einfach nicht ausgelöst. Auch der "RESUME" oder "ABORT" sind einfach ohne Funktion.
Wirklich schade, dass nach dem ersten tollen Eindruck das Gerät einen so im Stich lässt.
Manko:
Menü ist ein wenig gewöhnungsbedürftig.
Touch Screen erkennt öfter die Eingabe nicht.