Thanks for a well detailed SW-X2 video. I own two of these printers, and they print fast and quiet. Just look at some of the other user videos. My SW-X2 has my 3D printer friends quite jealous, and they have the Ultimaker 3 and Prusa 3 models. And they all paid well over $1000 for their printers. I can actually print bigger, faster and quieter. And, every print sticks to the bed without any sprays or glues, then releases when the bed is cool. This printer is the best, in my book.
I've owned this printer for a month, and I can only recommend it. I flashed the newest firmware on it and run it with octoprint, the combination offers good versatility. The heated glass bed performs well. It's also very quiet. Overall it has been the best purchase I've made in ages.
Been using the X2 for a year with the all-metal hotend and printing PLA, PLA+, TPU, PA-CF and PC-CF with good results. I've just added the Sonic Pad to go with it and it is more remarkable. Love it! Oh, u need a PEI sheet, Ian and it will be golden. :)
On my anycubic glass bed I added a pei flexible bed. But I just put the magnet material right on the glass bed. My bed still heats fine. I really like the sprint metal material
I have the Artillery Genius, the shorter version (220*220*250mm) to the Sidewinder. Its very functionally and capable printer, but lacks some of the latest convinces of newer 3d-printer models released in the last one-two years. Where you letting the print bed cool before trying to remove parts? Having a clean bed can also contribute to easier part removal.
I always chuckle when youtubers say they were not paid. If you don't have to sen the printer back, and you get to keep the product. That is a form of payment. Payment does not have to be cash. I'm not blasting you, it just what everyone says. I wish it were said differently. I the mains for the bed grounded? My interest on this is flexible. I do a lot of flexible material, and only 2 of my current printers do it well. And for some reason on 1 does black flexible well?
The reason I said it’s not paid is I’m not sponsored. If you think I would change my opinion just so I get to keep the product your vastly wrong. I would loose my audience in a hart beat if they thought I was saying nonsense. I have a very clear stance on reviews that I don’t give a crap what manufacture I upset or if they like what I say. I always tell the truth as I see it and that’s all I can do. If your not a regular on my channel I discussed this on last Sundays live stream where I basically said I don’t care what manufactures think I do my review and share my honest thoughts. As for the printer it really did shock me how well it printed TPU. One of the best results I have from the Prusa to the Bambu. As for grounding let me check that.
@@MadRC First of all, you work on commission, no different to other sellers, I have not met a seller who is honest about his product, it is part of the profession to lie, you have that in common with politicians. Secondly, this machine is out of date compared to other manufacturers such as Sovol and Elegoo's offer, you would have mentioned that if you were so honest with your audience.
I went the "DIY" way 2 years ago, and not only it's cheaper but also more versatile. Here's what I ended up with Ender 3: 120,13€ MKS Robin E3 32bit Mainboard: 22,75€ Dual Z: 20,98€ 3DTouch: 10,50€ Glass Bed: 24.99€ X linear rails + DirectDrive Extruder: 56.15€ Y linear rails: 36,58€ Z linear rails: 51,57€ Total: 400.08€ For 400€, you will not find any printer on the market that matches this setup, and you can easily update the firmware to run Marlin 2.0 as well as print modification for the printer since the ender 3 is very popular. Finally, you could add a Raspberry PI 4B for 43.90€ to run OctoPrint and Klipper, which not only improves print quality, but also allows remote control/print/monitoring
I use to own one of the first SW1, few years ago,was a descent printer but at early stage we act like beta tester and it seem they have improved with the SW2 specially on the faulty ribbon cable who was a real nightmare before… True that it’s a work horse to print TPU at consistent quality 👍🏻
If you don’t want a massive monster of a 3D printer consider looking into the Kingroon KP3S Pro it’s very compact with 20cm square, heated bed and direct drive for TPU printing FPV parts $199 USD. My partner actually doesn’t mind it being in the office since it’s so compact 😂👍
That is not a Titan extruder or Volcano nozzle those are cheap knockoffs from China someone has to say it E3d stopped making open source hardware because of it.
Thanks for a well detailed SW-X2 video. I own two of these printers, and they print fast and quiet. Just look at some of the other user videos. My SW-X2 has my 3D printer friends quite jealous, and they have the Ultimaker 3 and Prusa 3 models. And they all paid well over $1000 for their printers. I can actually print bigger, faster and quieter. And, every print sticks to the bed without any sprays or glues, then releases when the bed is cool. This printer is the best, in my book.
I've been using this printer for the past 2 years and it has served me well, I did add the flex plate
I've owned this printer for a month, and I can only recommend it. I flashed the newest firmware on it and run it with octoprint, the combination offers good versatility. The heated glass bed performs well. It's also very quiet. Overall it has been the best purchase I've made in ages.
Been using the X2 for a year with the all-metal hotend and printing PLA, PLA+, TPU, PA-CF and PC-CF with good results. I've just added the Sonic Pad to go with it and it is more remarkable. Love it!
Oh, u need a PEI sheet, Ian and it will be golden. :)
👍🏼 Thank You! PERFECT !!! I purchased X2 from the Newegg artillery store and it was great! Totally exceeded my expectations.
On my anycubic glass bed I added a pei flexible bed. But I just put the magnet material right on the glass bed. My bed still heats fine. I really like the sprint metal material
I have the Artillery Genius, the shorter version (220*220*250mm) to the Sidewinder. Its very functionally and capable printer, but lacks some of the latest convinces of newer 3d-printer models released in the last one-two years.
Where you letting the print bed cool before trying to remove parts? Having a clean bed can also contribute to easier part removal.
I always chuckle when youtubers say they were not paid. If you don't have to sen the printer back, and you get to keep the product. That is a form of payment. Payment does not have to be cash. I'm not blasting you, it just what everyone says. I wish it were said differently. I the mains for the bed grounded? My interest on this is flexible. I do a lot of flexible material, and only 2 of my current printers do it well. And for some reason on 1 does black flexible well?
The reason I said it’s not paid is I’m not sponsored. If you think I would change my opinion just so I get to keep the product your vastly wrong. I would loose my audience in a hart beat if they thought I was saying nonsense. I have a very clear stance on reviews that I don’t give a crap what manufacture I upset or if they like what I say. I always tell the truth as I see it and that’s all I can do. If your not a regular on my channel I discussed this on last Sundays live stream where I basically said I don’t care what manufactures think I do my review and share my honest thoughts.
As for the printer it really did shock me how well it printed TPU. One of the best results I have from the Prusa to the Bambu. As for grounding let me check that.
@@MadRC First of all, you work on commission, no different to other sellers, I have not met a seller who is honest about his product, it is part of the profession to lie, you have that in common with politicians.
Secondly, this machine is out of date compared to other manufacturers such as Sovol and Elegoo's offer, you would have mentioned that if you were so honest with your audience.
I went the "DIY" way 2 years ago, and not only it's cheaper but also more versatile. Here's what I ended up with
Ender 3: 120,13€
MKS Robin E3 32bit Mainboard: 22,75€
Dual Z: 20,98€
3DTouch: 10,50€
Glass Bed: 24.99€
X linear rails + DirectDrive Extruder: 56.15€
Y linear rails: 36,58€
Z linear rails: 51,57€
Total: 400.08€
For 400€, you will not find any printer on the market that matches this setup, and you can easily update the firmware to run Marlin 2.0 as well as print modification for the printer since the ender 3 is very popular.
Finally, you could add a Raspberry PI 4B for 43.90€ to run OctoPrint and Klipper, which not only improves print quality, but also allows remote control/print/monitoring
A clean bed is so important, I clean it with 98% alcohol and it works 100% ... thx for showing! ¶ : - )
I use to own one of the first SW1, few years ago,was a descent printer but at early stage we act like beta tester and it seem they have improved with the SW2 specially on the faulty ribbon cable who was a real nightmare before…
True that it’s a work horse to print TPU at consistent quality 👍🏻
👍🏼 Thank You! I’ve been holding off purchasing a 3D printer, but you’re quite the convincer.
i like the use of the 60 x 20 extrusions instead of the usual 40 wide ones.
Fantastic review, Ian! Thanks a bunch! 😃
Stay safe there with your family! 🖖😊
If you don’t want a massive monster of a 3D printer consider looking into the Kingroon KP3S Pro it’s very compact with 20cm square, heated bed and direct drive for TPU printing FPV parts $199 USD. My partner actually doesn’t mind it being in the office since it’s so compact 😂👍
That sounds a nice option I’ll look at
This looks like a svol though wouldn't that be lil better? However, never herd of this company and it looks good also.
Sits next to the chair well
Yes, very well behaved!
That is not a Titan extruder or Volcano nozzle those are cheap knockoffs from China someone has to say it E3d stopped making open source hardware because of it.