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Flash Forge Adventurer 3 V2  ~$312 ****.
Creality ~$140 ~$299 ****.5
Voxelab ~$189  ****.5
Xvico $125.10 ***.7
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MiniPrinter  PLA or TPU Only


  • Nozzle: detachable, remove nozzle just in one clip; stainless steel tube material, fast heating up to 200°C (392°F) in 50 seconds. Maximum printing temperature at 265°C
Check for PETG compatibility when ordering.


Review
Software
Manual
Should Work out of Box
Flash Cloud Problems
Acces Camera by ip address.
Use CURA
Heat Gun to Remove Stringing
Works well with  ABS as shipped.
Polar Cloud Remote Access
Z hop in advanced features.

It was actually a happy little accident. When I switched to Cura for slicing, saved as .g, and uploaded to printer with polar3d.com, it starts at 11 degrees above the set temperature in the slicer settings.
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Upgrades Needed to Compare in Performance to Flashforge...

Board
Upgrade  $30
Aliexpress for Board
Enclosure for ABS $89
Camera $40
Price with upgrades...
$299 to equal FF advenrurer

Cons: Looks Primitive industrial.

Pros: Larger Build Volume.

 
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Nozzle issues?
Projects
Filament

ABS $12
Temperature: 220-250 °C
No special hot-end required

PETG $18
Temperature: 230-250 °C
No special hot-end required


"PLA failed after less then one day, I believe it deformed from the constant pressure and fell out (I didn't find the part but I didn't really search for it, there's some tall grass below the window)

ABS lasted about a year, it fell strait down and I found the part, it looks ok if probably deformed by just a few mm so it doesn't pressure fit anymore.

PETG still going strong as I write this."





Upgrades
3 Tree tech Naomi WU

3D printer detail:
The Ender 3 is a Open Source Printer Certified by the Open Source Hardware Association.
All hardware CAD files, board schematics and firmware files are available
and update on GitHub page
https://github.com/Creality3DPrinting/Ender-3

Key Features:
One-piece structure, Super printing size 220*220*250mm.
Comes with several assembled parts,simple assembly,only 120 minutes for 3D printer beginners before the first printing .
Big hand twist nut, easier to level.
Safety protected Power supply, reach 110℃ for hotbed in about 5 minutes.
Resume printing function can resume prints even after a power outage or lapse occurs.
Upgraded Extruder technology greatly reduces plugging risk and bad extrustion.
V-Slot with POM wheel technology make it move noiseless, smoothly and durable.
CNC machining of Y-rail Rectangular Plate make sure stable and High-Precision printing quality.
Removable Build Plate to replace reprinting tape and glue, solve warping problem

Product description:
Molding Tech:FDM
Max Traveling Speed:180mm/s
Filament:1.75mm PLA
Layer Thickness:0.1-0.4mm
Nozzle diameter:0.4mm
Precision:±0.1mm
Input:AC 100-265V 50-60Hz
Output:DC 24V 15A 360W
Max Nozzle Temperature:255℃
Max Hot bed Temperature:110℃
Printing Size:220*220*250mm
Machine Size:440*410*465mm
File Format:STL,OBJ,G-Code
Printing Mode:Online or SD offline


Ender 3 stock board wiring checklist: https://imgur.com/a/Zy7rdq4 SKR Mini E3 wiring checklist: https://imgur.com/a/efcSOuj SKR Mini E3 BLtouch wiring (to match my firmware config below): https://imgur.com/a/cg4sXg4 My SKR V1.3 will show you how to setup editing Marlin for 32bit boards: https://youtu.be/GNGN2iSQ5j4 Why you might need a 32bit board: https://youtu.be/729Xglg6hec My Ender 3 rear mounted case: https://youtu.be/k83M5H796U8 *UPDATE* V1.2 of this board is now out. The links below may not be compatible. BigTreeTech has their own firmware source here: https://github.com/bigtreetech/BIGTRE... Free complied firmware to save you time: Standard (no ABL): https://gum.co/XXoGf BLtouch with ‘standard’ mount: https://gum.co/pqrhF BLtouch with Hero Me mount: https://gum.co/vdvPw Free configured Marlin source firmware for you to tinker: Standard (no ABL): https://gum.co/QarHY BLtouch with ‘standard’ mount: https://gum.co/DmkEq BLtouch with Hero Me mount: https://gum.co/RQfQs Mounts and models from this video: Low Poly Charmander: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:323... Ender 3 BLtouch standard fan shroud mount: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:300... Ender 3 BLtouch Hero Me mount: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:309... Buy quality and affordable filament from X3D. Buy 3, get 1 free and a free sample pack with every order: www.x3d.com.au Take a look around and if you like what you see, please subscribe. Support me on Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/teachingtech #3dprinting #ender3 #skrmini
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Open Source:


Model: X3S

Plug: US

Frame Material: Aluminum Profile

Power Input: 110/240V, 50/60Hz

Power Output: DC 24V 240W

Printing Method: FDM(Fused Deposition Molding)

Printing Size: 220*220*250mm

Printing Speed: ≤180mm/sNormal 30-60mm/s

Precision±0.1mm

Layer Thickness: 0.1-0.4mm

Nozzle Diameter: 0.4mm

Nozzle Number: 1

Heatbed Temperature: ≤100℃ ( Recommended temperature : 70℃ )

Working Mode: USB Online or MicroSD Offline (Online Printing need a USB cable,it is not included)

File Format: STL,obj,amf 

Slice Software: Cura,Repetier-Host,Simplify3D

Operating System: Windows XP/Vista/7/8/10,MAC,Linux

Filament: PLA,ABS,Wood,TPU,Gradient color,Carbon fiber,etc

Filament Diameter: 1.75mm

Item Size: 312mm x 445mm x 512mm / 12.3" x 17.5" x 20"

Item Weight: 8kg / 17.6lb

Package Size: 540mm x 460mm x 275mm

Package Weight: 10.5kg / 23.1 lb