Creality Ender 5 Plus Review: EVERYTHING You Need To Know!
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- Опубліковано 5 лип 2024
- As I promised in my "Creality Ender 5 Plus: Build and Preview" video, here is my FULL review! As always, I attempt to cover every aspect of the printer for a comprehensive look. Timecodes provided in the description.
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Timecodes:
00:00 Introduction
00:45 Specs
04:09 Assembly
05:56 Construction
07:09 Auto-Leveling
10:15 Electronics
11:25 Firmware
12:17 Power Supply
16:52 Safety
19:16 Filament Sensor
20:57 Touchscreen
23:06 Print Surface
24:38 Test Prints
30:54 Community Feedback
33:45 Summary
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Notes/Updates/Corrections:
- There are some focus issues in some of the wide shots if you go full screen. I'm still learning the new equipment! Thanks for your patience.
all good. still got the information out.
i spoke to Creality 2 days ago and they told me that they weren't planning to open source the firmware. kind of weird considering that its based on marlin
Well, since the publishing of this video they seem to have changed their mind. Their rep recently told me that it's coming soon. I don't know what's the hold up but I'll be sure to post when they have.
@@kerseyfabs im really happy to hear that, i have a e3d hottend i want to try out with the silent mainboard but im waiting in the firmware source so i chance change the thermistor type in marlin.
been loving the videos btw
@@matthewmcphail7703 Thanks! I have a video planned on my short list about upgrading the mainboard. I'll give more details later!
Now this is THE definitive review for the Ender 5 Plus. The attention to detail is indicative of actually spending a good amount of time using it before reviewing it. It’s appreciated so much.
Thank you for watching and commenting!
Agreed. 💪 Work! Subbed
I have run mine e5+ för eight days now and thank you for doing all those videos and they really helped me to tweek the printer and understand how it works. I print all hours of the day since day one and going long hours prints mostly. Keep up the good work.
Great review. The time stamps are a nice touch. Very helpful.
Thanks for the detailed review. I just ordered my Ender 5 Plus. Looking forward to following your video reviews.
Robert, how is it and does it have the print lines? Forgive me if I don't know the technical terms. I'm completely new to this.
I really like the style of videos that you do, where you do a very deep dive into one printer and try and get the max out of it. Mirrors my own tinkering
Thanks for the feedback! I try to be thorough. 🙂
Thanks for a great review, I have had my ender 5 Plus since it was released, took my time, and now finished a 55 hour print last night. Your comment about the loudness is true, I placed an anti-fatigue mat upside down under the printer, now all you hear is the main board fan and sometimes the stepper motor moving.
ive the new quiet board on mine
Love the timescodes. Thank you and the links. Great review. Thank you.
No problem! Thanks for watching!
Hello from England - just a quick vote of thanks for your videos. I’m no beginner to 3D printing but have used nothing but Prusa printers for years however after some recent issues I’ve expanded my farm with Ender 5 Pro and Plus models with your videos as a guide. Thankyou
I'm glad I could help! Stay tuned, I have some important information coming on the Ender 5 Plus.
Great summary video. I'm looking forward to following along with all the upgrades/changes you're going to be doing.
I'll get them out as soon as possible! There's a lot I'd like to cover!
The very best, most thorough review I’ve seen for the 5 Plus. Much appreciated!
I appreciate that! Glad it was helpful!
Great review! It was clear concise, and hit all the things I wanted to know. I wanted to add a large format printer, and this was on top of my list. I like the fact that you commented on the rigidity of the frame. That was my concern with a large pint volume, compared to a standard printer with only two z supports. Thanks again!
Yeah, sold me on the HeroMe, never considered just how heavy my Petsfang setup is and how it might be responsible for some artefacts I have.
Great vid! Happy to see you were finally able to get it out! Also, great new intro and outro, wasn’t a huge fan of you other one and this one is more up to date and just that little change makes the vid better. The space is looking good too and can’t wait to see it develop. Excited for the upcoming vids!
Thanks! The old intro and outro were made from the tools at hand for free. These new ones came thanks to everyone's contributions to the channel via watching, subscribing, and actual contributions via affiliate links and Patreon! It's been very rewarding to watch the channel grow.
I've been looking to get a new printer to upgrade what I'm currently running. This was immensely helpful. Thank you so much for being so thorough!
If you got a creality I’m sorry from the bottom of my heart you do not deserve the torment and punishment it put you through
Great video. Glad I found the channel. Looking for my first printer, and this one may be it. I have a strong background in numerical control (CNC) machining and tinkering and think I could handle any upgrades required. Keep it up!
Your videos are amazingly thorough, thank you! 👍
I'm brand new to 3D Printing and just got the Edner 5 plus. Thank you for mentioning to turn off the economy mode. I kept having my prints come loose, and was just starting to wonder about that setting and noticed the bed was cooling off. Then I saw your video and it reassured me that's the issue. Trying a new print now, with me luck :-)
Finally, a proper review, with pros and cons. Keep it up 😉
Thanks, will do!
OK so I have to say that out of ALL the UA-cam channels on here, this guy is the easiest to follow. I went from having multiple issues with my new Ender 5 Plus. However, the issues were because I needed to work the problem and they were mostly human error. Kersey Fabrications is my one and only go to for any questions or info for my Ender 5 Plus. AWESOME VIDEOS! KEEP IT UP!
You're the best J C. Thanks for watching!
Subscribed for extremely knowledgeable review! respect
Thanks and welcome!
Thank you for such a down to earth, concise, and clear to understand video. Total newbee here, printer arrives in 3 days! Can’t wait to start learning...
Glad it was helpful! More how-tos coming soon!
Such a good review video, one of the best I've seen for any product.
Thanks Ollie! I really appreciate the feedback!
Awesome video man! Went into tons of detail and honestly made my decision on this pRinter because of your review. I’m brand new to printing and really want to get into it to build my own clone wars helmets/props. Maybe even suits too! Thanks for the video bro really appreciate the time you put into making this !!
Glad I could help! Good luck with all your new clones!
Thank you for the review! I'm planning on replacing my Monoprice Select Mini with a unit like this, and this helps with my decision. I love the Tarn mask on your back shelf!
Thanks for watching! You are an awesome person for knowing what that is!
Thanks for all your videos, really helpful to newbies like me. I look forward to any mod videos you do for the ED5+.
I was using the auto level for all my prints, but the last couple days it started to give me really wide first layer, and then today it carved the skirt into the glass, what a bummer man. No more auto leveling for me (see if that will work out my problem).
I hope that fixes your issues!
Nice work Kris!!
Thanks Jim! Happy new year!
Mine is arriving tomorrow. Looking forward to this review. All good hopefully! :)
Review after two months of use?
Thanks I'm a beginner try to what printer to choose. Loved the review 👌.
Thanks for a great review. I watched the unbox, build and test vid before adding the 5+ to my short list of printers. On the strength of your positive comments I have taken delivery of my 5+ and rewatched original vid and this one too. One problem solved already, the economy switch. First Benchy got to about 55% and came off bed! I washed the plate and started new print with eco turned off, success an acceptable benchy. I will go as far to say the printer was easy to assemble, moderately easy to level, but the included Creality slicer software does not include a MAC version. I have D/L'd Cura which works well. This is my first extrusion printer so have to modify thinking a little as have used resin printer previously. Main reason for the 5+ was the build volume. Kris I really appreciate your attention to detail and clear explanation of step by step instruction. Looking forward to undertaking the 5 most important mods as parts become available. Thanks again. Bill
Thank you for your comments. I'm in the middle of going the other way, filament to resin, so I'm learning too. I appreciate you watching and taking the time to leave feedback!
Great video! i really like your in depth approach to reviews =D
The Ender 5+ is a great printer for the price and you gotta love the extra large build volume. Great video, very informative.
Thanks for watching!
Thanks man. This is great. Very informative and you helped me make up my mind on this printer.
Awesome! Glad I could help!
Thanks, Kris. Great review. I've been using a Tronxy X5SA for about a year. Yesterday the controller board fried. On the Tronxy controller board, the (incoming) leads to the main power supply are directly next to the (outgoing) leads to the bed heater. The current needed to heat a large bed is quite large, and I think the power supply / controller board just couldn't handle it. I could replace the controller board, but I just don't trust the design, so I've decide to move on to a new system, and I think the Ender 5 Plus would be a good system for me. Thanks for your review. It answered many of my questions about the system -- especially as related to safety. Thanks.
Thanks for the comprehensive review, I watched it right before I clicked buy now on the website. I intend to print almost always the full build volume with ABS/ASA and will mod it to my liking for best performance for that. I haven't found any other entry/mediocre-level 3d printer for that price range and such a straightforward upgrade path. I only had experience with a very entry-level printer from flashforge and I only had troubles with proper ABS prints and a good process for model-to-print besides a tiny print bed of 150x150. Thanks for the comprehensive review, I am waiting with great anticipation for my delivery.
Thanks for the comment Max! Best of luck with your new printer. This printer is fantastic to mod and I think you'll be very happy with it!
Got my first 3D printer 2 days ago… had the adhesion issue. You just saved me continued frustration. Thanks!
Glad I could help!
Kris, a great review. I can tell you spent a lot of time and thought in putting this together and it is really accurate. I have been using mine for a couple of months now and have some suggestions for users. This is a great second printer. I have two Ender 5s and found that this was a bit of a challenge to get set up, but my experience with them really helped. I am a big fan of TH3D and want to change out the BL Touch with an EZABL and swap out the mainboard with their EZBoard, since I have done this with both of my Ender 5s. I have changed the hot end and extruder with a MicroSwiss and SeeMeCNC which have worked well, but just installed my first Hemera on a Ender 5, and it is a game changer. As you pointed out this is a great platform for making mods to. It also is a great value for the size, construction and low cost. I look forward to your future videos on upgrades.
Thanks David! I took my time on this one and I'm happy with the results overall. I'll be working on a Hemera video on this one!
So far, the very best information on the Ender 5 Plus. I have some problems with many of the reviews that talk about problems on an earlier version that might not apply to my machine. While you often make the disclaimer: "at the time of this video", it is still hard to know what issues might still apply to me. As a new user of 3D printers, I also find it tough to understand every aspect of the printer. I am still working on understanding the screen that appears after doing a measurement step. Obviously I am presented with Z measurements, but what is an acceptable difference in the measurements of the 16 points is a mystery to me. Also the Z-Unit compensation remains a bit of an enigma. That said, your comment about turning off the econo mode might have saved what little hair I have left as I was nearly to the point of pulling it out when parts popped off the bed after a few minutes. Thanks!
The grid of measurements you're presented with aren't really meant for you to evaluate unless you really know what you're doing. By looking at the grid, you can find out if there's a particular low or high point in your bed or if the bed is particularly crooked. Then you have to know what to do with that info. Unfortunately, it's a bit much for me to cover in a comment. The Z adjustment is to be used to get the print head a little closer or a little further away either during leveling or during printing. It's fine calibration to make sure your filament is going down as nice as possible. I'm happy to help where I can.
This is a DEFINITIVE video. I am looking for my second 3d printer and I am looking at this printer and the CR-10s Pro. I hope to get a great print out of it
I really appreciate that! Tomorrow's video should be the next step to help with your decision. Top 5 Upgrades!
@@kerseyfabs My hopes are to get it working stock... and then build a plexiglass enclosure to subdue the noise
Very eager to follow your mods! I have been palying a bit in the last 6 weeks and now I'm running it with a Duet 2 Maestro board and a MicroSwiss All Metal Hot End. Very happy, but still some issue when printing 100% infill stuff, probably the cooling is not optimal... waiting your mods on that!
Happy new Year
Thanks! I'd recommend against 100% infill personally. It's difficult to get extrusion just right to not under over over extrude. On top of that, something like the cubic infill pattern pattern can be stronger than doing 100% infill. Happy New Year!
Man this is a great way for me to start a awesome business and ideas!! Thank u bro!
Happy to help!
Thanks for the great review. Mine just came in the mail, and time to assemble. My first 3d printer :)
All the best!
Great video Chris, it looks like my 2nd printer will be the E5 +. I've had great success with my E3 Pro. As of today most USA outlets are out of the E5+ I'm hoping the next manufacturing run will have a good firmware upgrade and the better Z lead screw nuts. Again an excellent video I look forward to more!
Thanks! It appears the shortage is related to the Corona virus precautions in China. I believe things should be back to normal in a few weeks.
@@kerseyfabs --- Pretty good prediction. hahahahaha
Excellent video. Earned a sub!
excellent review. by the way, like the new intro.
Much appreciated! I'm trying to step it up! 😁
I looked at the ender 5 but settled on the 10S Pro, still had the usual issues, Firmware and Bed Sensor update and CURA seemed to really help me settle in. Today after 6 months the 10S Pro is a tank, seemed the Ender 5 Plus will be the same. Good review. Always watch your content.
I'm glad you have it all working great for you! Thanks for watching!
Great video. Makes me want an ender 5.
For the grounding test, you need to test starting from the power plug ground connection to the printer chassis
Technically you're correct but I guess I assumed the wire from the plug to the supply was good.
you are a legend; thank you for all this info!
You bet! Thanks for watching!
Thanks for awesome video I am getting one next month.
Glad I could help!
Thanks for the incredible review. I am re-entering 3d printing after about eight years. My focus is on HO (1:87) scale structures. This is looking like it is going to be my second printer. My finger has been hovering over the buy now button. I will order this and the Capricorn Tubing.... run it stock and then start mods. This review is/was/whatever EXACTLY what I was looking for. Thanks again!
You're welcome! I'm glad you enjoyed it and it helped you out.
Please help me out with a question. With this printer, brand new, stock and fresh out of the box, which printing material would be the easiest and most trouble free to work with? @@kerseyfabs
I'd go with a standard PLA or PLA Pro. My favorite materials right now are from 3D Fuel and Polymaker.
This is my second printer, the first being CR-10 . My biggest gripes after first 2 weeks are, 1 the firmware is very FINICKY with the way you name you gcode files. It seems that you cannot have any spaces in the filenames, otherwise they are not visible to the system. Excellent readability off switching out sd cards instantly reads and allows you to print . 2 no way to add steps/mm to set the feed rate on your extruder. 3 cable management obviously.
I have this printer at home, and it works perfectly. I changed to a metal extruder, and better tube as first mod. Then just after changed to a full metal hotend with a ruby nozzle. Prints veryvery well for the price and setup time, maybe not even an hour. Have Promega M3D at work that i manage, and it is a huuuuge pain in the ass. Nothing is working with it. And that is a 3500dollar printer, like jeezus. 11/10 would exchange the promega with an ender 5 plus for work too, would almost call it an upgrade :)
A comment about cleaning the glass print bed - I use a spray cleaner called "Invisible Glass", since it leaves no residue. Also, paper towels can be trouble since they contain some kind of binders that help them stay in a roll. I use news print instead. You can get a big stack for small cost from U-Haul packaging material. It's the stack of paper you can get for packing boxes. Don't use newspaper, since the ink can come off of it, but use clean "newsprint" paper.
Thanx... anything else?
another trick for cleaning the print bed is a spray bottle filled with rubbing alcohol and lint free wipes between prints (cleans any fingerprints off from removing the prints as well as any residue from the plastic) as I let my printer cool between prints allowing the prints to detach easily... I had went through a full kg of filament trying to fix random print non-stick issues until I found the rubbing alcohol solution at just a buck a bottle from the local dollar store (a block from my house)... I now never have a non-stick issue.
Apart from the anti-backlash nut, these printers can really really gain from just making the bed heavier. It is not like the gantry, in this style of printer you want your bed heavy, maybe the frame also... try it!
I've come back to 3D printing and have been looking over all the video tutorials I had used before. Have you updated your custom firmware at all in the last year or so? I really loved that it adjusted the auto leveler to actually take points where the nozzle would be. I'm having some other leveling issues and am trying to eliminate the possible problem. It could be anything from my plate being bowed up in the middle, to having z-steps in the printer and in my Octoprint (it would be amazing if the 5+ realized it was printing when Octoprint told it to print, as I can't adjust my z-offset during a print if I send it from Octoprint).
I purchased one after watching your first video, I have no experience with 3D printers and mine printed straight out of the box. The only problem I had was a loose wire in the power supply ( would not heat up.) tightened the wire connection and no problem since. I have used default settings and the Creality slicer
for my prints and I consider them to be of good quality. so I am quite happy with this printer.
Thanks for the feedback Alan. I'm glad you've had a good experience!
My ender 5 was great out of the box . But soon after it started to screw up . Needed to many up grades for me . I sent it bad a.s.a.p
I had the same problem but, was an easy fix. I should have read through these comments first. It would have been easier to figure out!
Thank for this Video. Would you recommend this printer for Architects? for general architectural projects and some detailing? Thank you.
Thanks for the review! So far, we're super happy with our two units. Need a third one. Other than being noisy, we have had no problems printing molds for carbon composites the full extents of the size envelope.
We did buy an aftermarket direct drive extruder kit , but it did not accommodate the BL Touch properly so we returned it. It works with the Ender 5, not the Plus I have since modeled and CNC'd our own kit (interested in trying one out?)
As far as leveling, we mounted a dial indicator in the middle of a 36" long 1" square tube. It is very easy to level the bed within .001" in less than a minute.
°Would like to see quieter drivers.
°It did take us a while to realize the issue with long file names...
°Our beds are different- they now have a white Creality logo on a surface with a carbon grid. Works well as long as you keep it clean.
°ordered ours with Capricorn tube.
°Keep the belts tight.
Really looking forward to your future mods vids covering the noisy drivers, Z axis backlash, tuning, etc.
Thanks so much for sharing your experience. I'll start releasing my videos in the next week or so if all goes to plan!
BTW, I'd love to try one out. Send me an email. kris@kerseyfabrications.com
Instant like ;)! Happy new year!
Thanks! And to you!
Hi there, thanks so much for this great video, as a true newbie I agree that it is completely overwhelming. I thought I was set on getting an Ender 5 +, but now I've also been thinking of the FLsun 400 as an option. I know this is an old video, but I'm hoping you might enlighten me further with a response. This is going to be my first ever 3D printer, that said, I'm not intimidated by swapping out mainboards or tinkering with firmware (I'm a quick study). That said, I'm using this to build prototype products from 3D models I build in Shapr3D, so I kind of need something reliable with high-quality prints (especially for printing gear assemblies). I can easily skimp on detail if I get quality in return, and though speed would be wonderful, it's not a deal breaker either. Print area however is more important. The product design I'm working on now needs at least 320 mm diameter build volume (z axis shouldn't be a problem), but if the FLsun 400 is THAT much better in all other respects, I could compromise that to design it to 300 mm, but it wouldn't be ideal. Since this is my first printer, and it's for prototyping, I'm trying to keep costs down but I'm willing to pay for quality and reliability. At the moment I've been oscillating between the CR-10 Max and the Ender 5 +, but the FLsun 400 has piqued my interest. Yeah, I'm just a jumble of confusion and need someone with more experience to advise me on what would be best for my needs. Hoping you can help???
Thanks to much research and your videos, I too am now the owner of an Ender 5 Plus. No arguments with this machine at all. I've been using (2) of the Robo R1 Plus printers from Robo Inc for the last 6 years, so I figured a larger format printer was the way to go. A printer like this.
My question is, is there a good "User Interface" program that you can import, set up and print from. Lets say, if you weren't using an sd card? I use both, but I've gotten spoiled on the Matter Hackers software with the Robo Printers. Now just trying to find a good program for the Ender 5 Plus.
Thanks again for the very informative reviews too. :-)
Take a look at OctoPrint and OctoPi. Those projects allow you to add a web interface to any printer. I have one on each of my printers.
Thanks sooOOo much for this great run down! Super helpful.
No problem!
Thanks for helping me make an informed choice. A note on the video. Focus would be nice. You look very fuzzy!
No problem. This video is from two years ago at this point and I think my quality has improved a bit.
ABL on - actually enables the use of the mesh stored in the firmware - the G29 command is what makes it run the ABL in front of each print. So M420 S1 - M420 Z10 (for 10mm fade hight) - should be used in start script in the slicer to get proper results from ABL usage. To many people ignore this important information when talking about ABL
Thanks, Any chance you can show an example of this ?
Thanks Stig. I'm aware of the difference. In fact, in my start G-code I always use the M420 command. For me though, enabling that switch on the touchscreen has always resulted in it rerunning the mesh each time. Have others had different results?
thanks for the great review. As an owner of an ender 5 plus also i have found afew things out with the printed that have helped out alot.
1) change to a Capricorn tube and new connectors.
2) for stringing settings i an up to 8mm distance and 60 mm/sec and there is no stinging
3) for outside layer quality jerk seems to be a key setting for this printer.
4) as he showed in the adjust menu the z offset adjust helps alot to fine tweak your offset and it does save that setting
cheers and happy printing
Thanks for sharing your tips!
Are there any forums or groups where i can join for this printer??
@@befrey There are very active Ender 5/Pro/Plus groups on Facebook. I'm not sure which other forums may be available.
@@kerseyfabs can you point me 2 1 or which do you prefer??
@@befrey Sure! This is the only Ender 5-specific group I use regularly.
Official Ender 5 Facebook Group: facebook.com/groups/ender5creality/
It does indeed come with the new power supply now!! As of Dec 1st 2020. Printing well
Terrific! I'm glad they fixed it.
Would really like to see a video on updating the firmware settings on this printer (i.e. e-steps for upgraded extruder options) given than the touchscreen does not offer the options of other Creality machines via the display (at least as of now).
This is on my short list of how-tos. Thanks!
@@kerseyfabs Maybe how to upgrade to Hemera?
Yes! I have one and that's what I plan to do with it.
@@kerseyfabs Not seen enough to sell me on it yet, but likely will be quite a bit lighter than the V6/Bondtech direct solution I use on my Ender 3 (and likely will migrate)
You were right. Because Of the economy mode, I had to print 4 times for the same object. What a money and time saving..... I should check this channel first
Sorry you missed that. I'm glad I could help though.
Thanks for your thorough review!
You mention that Creality has address any issues that you have had. I have not shared that experience. I got a E5+ as a Christmas gift and have been trying to get an issue with the SD card slot resolved for last five days. For the first two days of ultra slow chat response I was told at least two times to try another SD card in the slot. I did that and although my computer could read both cards the E5+ could not. They then told me to work with the seller so I went to Amazon (twice) where they told me to make sure it was plugged in and turn it off and back on. After five days I still have a bad SD slot but now I have a E5+ back in its box ready go back to Amazon. The down side is that they are not giving a full return. All this to point out that Creality has yet to honor their warranty and from a online search this behavior is the main complaint with them.
If you decide to remove this comment, I understand since almost no one wants hear whiners.
I would never remove a comment with a legitimate concern. I know there are some weird things with formatting the SD card properly for it to be readable by the printer. Unfortunately I can't help at all since it's already boxed up. That's not your primary gripe though. You want better warranty support and I understand completely. Contact Amazon's customer support and explain your situation and they may be able to give you the rest of that refund. All the best with your future printers!
@@kerseyfabs Thanks for the moral support. I sent the printer back to AZM today. I am wondering if the support would be better by purchasing directly from Creality.
I certainly hope so. Also, be sure to reach out on social media for help. Facebook groups are your best source, if you're on Facebook.
I've been considering this one. How well does it print lithophanes?
It should print them well. Accuracy is very important for lithophanes and this printer had great accuracy for me.
Maybe do a tutorial on putting Marlin on the E5 + and adjusting the x and y offset for the BL Touch in it?
I keep going back and forth on this. I don't know if it's worth it. If you're going to build your own Marlin, you might as well swap out the board and display. This is what I'll be doing in my next Ender 5 Plus video. I welcome other's thoughts on this.
@@kerseyfabs Doing it with the stock board allows folks to save money. So that's a plus.
Update** I got my Ender 5 plus yesterday and it came with a mean well power supply, can’t say if all of them have it. I was gonna replace it to a mean well but this saved me time and money
I've heard this from others. Terrific news!
That makes me happy that hopefully the new batch that arrived at my local microcenter will have a meanwell
How can you tell if yours has that? There's no voltage switch on mine so I suspect it has the same
Same here , Meanwell inside and separate ground wire to the chassis.
Still have to put it up, but will not run the original board. I like the SKR 1.4 turbo and TFT35 combo wich i used in a Zaribo/Haribo build.
And by the looks of it will be using the SKR mini E3 V2.0 ...will be missing out on G34 but don't like cutting up the chassis...:-)
Hi Kris, great video! It's difficult to find quality content on this printer.
I wanted to ask you one thing: what do you think are the best acceleration and jerk setting for this type of printer? I mean, looks really sturdy, but I've read online about values like 500 for acceleration an 8 for jerk and in my opinion they're too much conservative.
Let me know what you think about it and what values you use daily.
Thanks a lot, keep up the good work!!
I think this is an excellent question but, to be honest, I'm still using the conservative defaults of 500 acceleration and 8 jerk, as you mentioned. Why? Well, in the beginning of my 3D printing days, playing with these values to get the maximum quality and speed combination was fun for me. These days, just having great quality is more important, so I generally leave them alone. Having a print with ringing is just the worst and it's not worth modest speed gains to me. Not only that but with all the mods I do, this could be a moving target that would take constant re-dialing in.
@@kerseyfabs I totally get it, the gain is not worth the effort
Thanks a lot for the reply, I really appreciate how we can exchange thoughts and opinions, being part of a community is a great thing!
Have a nice one Kris, and thanks again!
Hello,
I am still new to the 3d world. My first printer was the ender 3. I am saving for the 5 plus, and your videos are a great start to understanding the machine. I, however, have a question. You mentioned the z hop and how to fix it. Should that be done during the build? If so, where would someone find the right parts. One more thing, can this printer run multiple filaments?
think you,
Suzy
Thank you! For more info on upgrades, check out this video: ua-cam.com/video/dbS9MA4UkZA/v-deo.html
I would get the machine up and running stock first to make sure everything works well first. Then move forward with upgrades one at a time.
It can't do multiple filaments at once, you would have to swap them after you pause the print.
Holy cow, long video but thanks for doing this
Yeah. That wasn't the plan but I try to be thorough. Timecodes are available for those that want to skip around.
@@kerseyfabs No complaints! I enjoyed watching it and look forward to your future videos on this machine. I have had mine for a couple of weeks now and loving it!
@@kerseyfabs i also do not have any complaints. I am very happy that you took the time to make this video!
Happy 2020!
was your 2020 happy? lol
@@avarainie27 No
@@CyberDunk2077 *Pats back* i feel ya pal, 2020 sucked
thank you its great
Great video! I just got my 5+ and got it built. This is my 1st printer and am new to all of this. What would you recommend I do for the “have to’s” before I start printing and where would you recommend I go for print files for this printer?
Thank you and congrats! I would start with my Top 5 Upgrades video here: ua-cam.com/video/dbS9MA4UkZA/v-deo.html
Be sure not to skip the intro where I explain my upgrade philosophy. The main site I use for files are www.thingiverse.com/ and www.myminifactory.com/. Enjoy!
Kersey Fabrications printed a 4X LEGO brick for a starter and it came out GREAT! As for noise, it’s really not bad at all. Am printing a 2 piece ring box right now and it’s looking great! I’m ADDICTED, and haven’t really started yet!!
@@jasonburke3890 Seems like you really got going quickly to have a print off that you're happy with already! Terrific news!
Backlash occurs on ballscrews when the nut is loose and stepper motor changes direction... On this 3d printer the z-axis goes down.. doesnt change direction halfway through a print to go back up... therefore there's no backlash on any z-axis printer.
There would possibly be some if you use Z-hop but it wouldn't usually be a concern. The reason I use anti-backlash nuts is to reduce slop on the screws.
@kerseyfabs - do you have a recommendation for extruder / print head upgrades? Really want to focus on PETG - I do keep having slippage in feeding after about 8-10 layers… which results in under extrusion and often fails or weak parts.
Are you sure you mean 245 as a max temp for the PTFE tube? My understanding is that PTFE doesn't begin to emit toxic compounds until about 300C.
Just ordered my second printer which was the Ender 5 plus. Next up is a cr30 🥳
Hi ! awesome video... I just got my E5+ and I find it came with and z lead screw bended... do you know where I can buy the correct spare parts for this ? I mean the lead screw and and upgraded nut (its making a hell of a noise in z axis) I try with lubricant and loosen everything and tighten up. TKS! (sorry my bad english)
Choosing a first 3Dprinter is hard! Especially when you are like me and take way too long to research and stumble upon more and more options 😧
But this was a great review! Thank you 😊I liked that you mentioned the CR-10s since I still haven't found a video that compare a few of the budget friendly larger format printers. That would be so helpful. I've narrowed my search down to 3-4 printers, but making that final decision is nearly impossible. I'm torned between ender 3max which leaves me more room for initial upgrades or ender 5 plus/CR-10s pro/sidewinder X2 which is priced the same here. Those will only leave me room for minor initial upgrades if needed. Even though I've tried educating myself it's really hard being a newbie and knowing what to look for.
Videos like these obviously helps alot but a comparison even across brands is sorely missed.
Great video. Tons of good info. The only down is that you never once showed the printer actually printing. That seems like something kind of important to show seeing as that's the entire point of all of this.
Sorry about that. I showed some printing in the preview and unboxing video. Take a look at that here: ua-cam.com/video/CznvM1onecA/v-deo.html
Hi. Very informative video. Thanks for the effort. I have a question. Do you think it is possible to run a direct drive on the Ender 5+? I have an Ender 3 with direct drive mod (download from thingiverse) and I love it. I wonder if it is possible for the 5+ as well.
Yes, absolutely! In fact, multiple companies are making replacements and I'm going to be testing the Micro Swiss on this channel soon. Here's a link: bit.ly/MSE5DDE
Your Videos are very interesting, thanks a lot!
I used your Ender 5 Plus build up live stream for my printer!
-Is it possible to modify the firmware of the Ender 5 Plus to match the bed size of an Ender 3 and after that, do all build in functions of the BLTouch work?
Reason for this, mostly (>95%) I print small 3D parts which fit easily on the Ender 3 headbed and I want to reduce the power consumption without switching off the headbed!
To the answer/question "Why didn't you buy the Ender 3 Pro instead?", because of the last 5%! I don't want a second printer!
Best regards
Chris
No, unfortunately the beds are not programmable that way. It's basically a giant resistor.
If you had to decide between the Ender5 Plus and Artillery Sidewinder which would you pick for first time user?
Question: I know this video is two years old. You mention that, at the time of recording, the firmware doesn’t support the auto leveler as well as it should. Can you confirm if that is still the case today?
Great review, one of the turning points of my Ender 5 Plus purchase. I decided to watch it again to see if there was any info on a slight issue I have run into with the Z axis. If anyone has any suggestions I would greatly appreciate it. After the assembly and configuration of my Ender 5 Plus I noticed that the right Z Screw was significantly tighter as the bed got lower. I have made small adjustments to correct the issue however the problem persists. As far as I can see the screw and the guide rails are not bent in any way just a little..... off... thoughts? *NOTE* -- if the right Z axis screw is turned by hand you can feel the tension increase as it gets closer to the bottom. This normally starts about 3/4's of the way down.
The first thing I would check is to be sure that the platform is level. Home the bed and make sure the left and right side are equidistant from the top rail. I demonstrated this in my original preview. Also make sure that the screw is perfectly centered between the front and back guide rods. I think those are the most likely fixes for this.
@@kerseyfabs Thanks for the info, turns out that one of the Z guide brackets had a screw that was not centered at all. I have the screw out at the moment and it made a huge difference. Ill have to figure out a way to recenter it and possibly re-tap it. Thanks!
thank you so much
You're welcome!
hi i watched this video a few months ago and forgot most of it strong points... i have a couple of questions since i am now considering this beast.... out of box does it perform as well as ender 5? are stepper motors same size as ender 5? and does it have the improved silent board used on the new ender 5 pro? thax
Heyy man, thanks a lot for putting pressure on Creality to release the firmware source !!!
Also, can you share your slicer profile? I have a bunch of weird stuff hapening to my prints I can't get rid off.
Thanks a lot!!
You might take a look at www.thingiverse.com/thing:3126776. Braunbaer has a nice profile for the Ender 5 using PrusaSlicer, All you have to change is the print size for the 5 Plus. I also have some remixes to make it easier to download
How many Amps does the original 24Volt hotbed take? I tried to put an external 24Volt AC power supply with a bridge rectifier rated at 50amps and 1000 volts to power the hotbed, but the bridge rectifier got fried within 1 minute giving off smoke. I escaped from seeing it explode by turning off the power as soon as I saw the smoke start. The bridge rectifier most likely isn't working as its advertised rating(I bought it on Amazon and most likely made in china), but in order to calculate, I wanted to know the Amps needed by the hotbed.
I wonder if this comes with meanwell power supply now?? thax
I can't guarantee it but a lot of people have reported that it does now.
@@kerseyfabs yes it does. Check their website
Thank you, sir. Aren't there any cura profiles along the horizon?
I've added this to the description as well: drive.google.com/file/d/1q6kF3OXzcyDK_gIoXxw2yvWRd2lUABmB/view?usp=sharing
@@kerseyfabs Wow, so quick reply! Gratitides to you and success to your task!
I just dont understand what printer to get. This one seems great but then there are so many fixes needed I feel Ill never be able to manage all the troubleshooting. Im also wanting the CR10S Pro as well but that one also needs troubleshooting. Is there no printer made yet that is completely user friendly?
The honest answer is that there are few printers in the budget price range that can't use some upgrades. On top of that, all printers need routine maintenance. Keep in mind that even $500 is considered budget for these sorts of machines, particularly of large size. If you want "completely user friendly," you'd have to look at some of the more commercial models that cost $700-$1500 and have a much smaller volume.
I have been really enjoying my Ender 5 Plus, but I'm currently struggling to resolve seam issues on thin wall prints. I've been printing less than 1mm thickness (0.3mm height and 0.5mm width on a 0.4mm nozzle). I have enabled coasting and designated a seam location. It appears to me that the over extrusion happens when moving up to the next layer. Is there any way to resolve this? Maybe reducing the prime amount for the next layer?
Ahh! This is a real problem and even I've faced it in the past. Thin walls are hard because it's impossible to hide your seams inside your model. The number one thing to do is go slowly! I've had to reduce my speed to 40mm/s to get good results. Also slow down your acceleration and jerk. You may also need to further tweak your retraction settings. And, as always, if you haven't calibrated your extruder, do that first.
Awesome video. 😁👍🏼 What kind of software is used to create the objects you want to print? I’m a noob. LOL
Hey DJ! There are two main pieces of software involved in 3D printing; a CAD modeling program, and a 3D slicing program. CAD programs could be anything from Solidworks to TinkerCAD, Google Sketchup, Blender, Fusion 360, Auto CAD, Etc.... There are many options. These are the programs people use to design custom objects (: You just need a program that can design a 3D object and export it into a usable file for 3D printing, an .STL is standard. You can also download .STL files (3d objects) that other people have created from many places on the internet like Thingiverse or MyMiniFactory.
Once you have your .STL file, you then import that file into your second program, the Slicer. Some of the common ones are Cura, Simplify3D, Slic3r, but there are many others and most 3d printers will come with a slicing program on the SD card. The slicing program has one job - to take your digital 3D object and turn it into physical, mechanical instructions for your 3D printer. It's the slicer that you would use to set your parameters like print speeds, temperatures, layer height, fan speed, etc, etc, etc... for each of your prints. Once you have your settings how you want them, you then export the file from the slicer, which is usually a .gcode or .x3g file. This is the raw instructions that go on the SD card, which you then load into the printer, find your file, and hit "Start".