What I love about your videos is how to the point you are throughout, no stalling for time and with well informed and clear reasoning behind your recommendations, I've come away with a much better understanding of how I want to go about starting in 3D printing, wishing your sister and family all the best.
I just wanted to say thanks so much for all of this, I got into 3d printing last year with an ender 5 plus that my cousin was going to throw out. I asked for it after watching your video on how to motorize an iron man helmet. (Which then helped me make my first helmet) since then this hobby has been my go to for dealing with the stress of high school and has been a great way for me to make friends in my small town especially with my best friend moving last semester, I sincerely hope your sister gets better and I wish you the best.
Someone finally undestands why an Ender 3 is a great starter printer. I learned a lot of other machines such as CNCs and Laser cutters using the same components as an Ender. Its cheap and reliable!
I just posted a comment about my ender. It is great. It worked out well for me for my first printer. I'm still new to 3d printing but idk why people don't like ender. I have the ke.
@@danielhulan3058the thing about Enders is that people love putting upgrades on them. Even if it works fine. And original Enders were both inexpensive and simple in design so you can fix them yourself. Some people don’t like tinkering with machines so they blame Enders for requiring to maintain and tinker.
@Dr_Axton see to me that's what makes it fun. For most of the problems, I can just figure it out rather than returning it. Also, have you looked at the prices of replacement parts? They are dirt cheap.
I started with the ender 3 a year or 2 ago and I think I’ll get a A1 or P1P as my second thanks to this video. Best wishes to your family and I hope your sister gets the help she needs 🙏🏽
Shared everywhere the second i saw your story. Life sure sucks sometimes. All you can do is push through, Frank. Every kid had a person they wanted to be when they grow up and an idol, and I can say without a doubt in my mind that you are MY idol. Thank you for making this world a better place.
I have two P1S and a K1 max. If your are just doing normal 3d printing. Stl to slicer to printer it is an OK machine. But if you are using custom Gcode that can jam extruders stay away from the K1 max. They have the cheapest connectors in the hotend. The P1s has much better connectors. They spent like 10 cents per connector as the K1 uses a 1/4 cent connector. Make a big difference when taking them apart 5 to 10 times a day.
I took your recommendation for a Neptune 3 max and am so happy with it. Was able to print Mandalorian suits for myself and all my friends. Great low cost high volume printer.
I wanted to express my sincere appreciation for your contributions to the field of 3D printing. Your expertise and passion for the subject have been an inspiration to me and many others. I particularly value your trustworthiness and integrity as a content creator on UA-cam. In a vast sea of information, it can be challenging to discern reliable sources, but your dedication to providing accurate and valuable content sets you apart. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and insights with the community. Your efforts have undoubtedly played a significant role in advancing the field of 3D printing and fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration. I look forward to continuing to learn from your expertise and witnessing the further advancements you will undoubtedly bring to this exciting field.
I've been into resin printing for about 4 years now. My first FDM printer was the Bambulab A1. Unfortunately my unit was one of those recalled. I opted to wait for the new heat bed and fix it myself. While I was waiting, I purchased the X1 Carbon with the AMS. I love this machine! Overkill? By all means. But it will cover all my printing needs with alot of headroom. The bright side of waiting to fix my A1 myself, a $120 voucher. Which I just used to pick up the currently on sale A1 mini for $79! I think my FDM needs are well taken care of lol! New to your channel, loving the content. My thoughts and prayers to your Sis.
Found your channel a few months ago. Wanted to get into cosplay with 3d printing. It helped me a lot with buying my first 3d printer. I have a limited amount of time during the week due to the work schedule. I ended up buying an A1 mini with the budget I had. This machine has been awesome for my needs. Thank you for these awesome videos. Keep em coming.
Perfect review, for those who want to get into 3D printing. You sold me on the Creality K1 Max for my 1st 3D printer. So, I bought one. Sure, I could purchase a cheaper one. I did not want to do a lot of upgrades to cheaper printer in which it would cost me more in the long run. I love the Creality K1 Max. I made only one mod to it. Added manual bed leveling knobs to make it perfect. Everything else on it is perfect. No issues with it. I love your reviews. PS, I'm using the Orca Slice and I love this program.
The exact same as you with the K1Max and Orca Slicer! It's been amazing! (Except my door arrvied shattered but I got a free replacement :) ) Haven't modded it yet but one day soon.
I got an A1 on launch and my bed was effected, did the cable swap and have had zero issues, love how simple and easy it is to use. only previous experience was borrowing a friends ender 3 s1 max and couldn't get the bed to level completely flat even with a glass bed and the bl touch.
I personally did start off with an ender 3, and it started the addiction. Leveling and tramming that thing was a breeze compared to its bigger siblings, and its a perfect starter in my opinion. And if it turns out it's not for you, you're not out much money. My biggest complaint was putting it together, had to look up videos of how to do it. But that's also probably a me being a moron thing too.
I can't say enough about my $200 Elegoo Neptune 3 Pro! It's basically been going non-stop since I opened the box! Great hobby for a retired USAF Flight Engineer!
I highly don't recommend the ender 3 for anyone who's just starting out. I absolutely regret buying my ender 3v2. I spend more time and filaments trying to fix/calibrate my ender 3 that I almost quit 3d printing. Maybe ender 3s are good for people that already know what their doing, or have all the time in the world. Maybe 60% of my prints are failures or unsatisfactory, plus it prints so so slow(just to end up with a clog). Somethig always go wrong, either theres a clogged nozzle, or 1st layer doesnt stick, or the filament snapped inside the hot end, or theres some heatcreep, or a partial clog, or it has under extrusion, or the bed isnt leveled anymore, or it clogged again, or it just deosnt feel like it wants to print today. Plus with all the upgrade/parts and nozzle replacements I bought, I might as well buy a brand new Bambu A1. What I highly, highly recommend for starters is Bambu a1 mini, which I have. If you could operate a colored inject printer, you could operate a bambu a1 mini. I actually enjoy printing again. I've printed more stuff in that past 1.5 months I owned my A1 mini, than 2 years with my ender 3v2.
I attest to the Ender 3 V3 SE being a nightmare if something goes wrong with it. Got it clogged with PETG, fixed that, but never printed right afterwards.
Hey Frank- Just donated. Thank you for all that you do. Your videos have been both inspiring and informative as I have only peen printing for less than a year now. Praying for your sister and family 🙏.
frank I wanted to thank you for just doing what you do I am 14 and I have been watching your videos for about two years now when I got my first Ender 3 you got me into the whole 3d printing world which has been a very much needed way to cope with everything I have struggled with depression and having the 3d printing world has helped me out of that now I have 2 printers and I'm getting a new Creality K1 soon! so thank you for helping me learn how to 3d print and bringing me into this amazing world that helped me in a dark time. i love your videos and I will be here watching them anytime you post thank you.
I'm 15(I just had my birthday) and for my birthday I'm thinking about getting a 3d printer. How long did it take to learn how to use it properly and become good at it? Also, I wouldn't spend more than $300.
Have had an old ender 3 for 4 years now. Printed with it and upgraded it but still is frustrating sometimes. You have helped me alot to finally get it to print with good quality. Ordered a bambo mini for my grandson, just want him to have a good experience with 3d printing. Thanks for all your fun and informative videos. Very sorry to hear about your sister, If you have an auction ill be there bidding.
Ender 3 was my first printer. It was a great experience but I grew tired of working on leveling the bed and other configurations than printing. Just got the Bambu P1S and LOVE it.
I started with the Ender 3 pro, and then expanded with the Neptune 3 pro and K1 Max based on your recommendations! I love watching your videos and learning new things about this hobby!!! I wish the best for your sister and all that she is going through!
Thank you for answering alot of my questions!!! I'm buying one for my 15 year old son. I know nothing about them. I dont want to go cheap nor too expensive.
I have a Elegoo Neptune 4 Max and I love it, it had its problems when it first came out, but they have made a lot of improvements to it and I would 100% recommend for large scale printing.
I agree, Bambu has really shook up the 3d printing world and for the good so see everyone else trying to catch up. Really excited to see Bambu leave the bed slingers alone, A1/A1 Mini and make another revolutionary printer. Prayers for your sister!!! 🙏🙏🙏
I've been using an Elegoo Neptune 4 Pro since September. I know you didn't want to discuss them, and this is the first time I've heard of any issues, but I can say mine has been excellent. It's my first 3D printer, and my only complaint is that I wish it could print in multiple colours. Thanks a lot for breaking down the comparisons into different price points in your video! It'll definitely be helpful if I decide to upgrade in the future.
I have the 4+ and have had a lot of issues. As best I can tell it does seem to be a klipper issue. I'm still learning about 3D printing, and it could be user error.... but I'm doing things according to everything I've seen and read so....
Seems to be mostly the Plus/Max versions. I too got a Max and it definitely had its issues. Blobs of death, etc. Elegoo sent me some replacement parts free of charge and it's been fine. (WAY better CS than Creality)
@mastalock blob of death is getting to be common among all printers these days, the majority is people not double checking to see if the nozzle is tight.
@@corsair396 That's not the blob of death. Blob of death is it sticking to the nozzle instead of the bed, then continues to build up around the nozzle eventually going up behind it and damaging the thermister connection
Same, I’ve had a Neptune 4 Plus since launch, and I’ve had nothing but great experiences with it. With just a bit of tuning I’ve been able to print as fast as you reasonably can on a bed slinger. Definitely wasn’t a plug-n-play, as I spent half a day calibrating everything and making custom profiles for it, but it’s been printing pretty much perfectly ever since
As usual, great video Frank! At this moment P1P enclosure kit is $191 (25% off from $256) in US and it is still $91 cheaper to just buy P1S but if you couldn't afford extra $100, or you thought you won't need the enclosure, so you got the P1P (which happened to me) it's an option and imo a much better one than those cheap enclosures made out of fabric and transparent plastic, which take buttload of space because they are made to fit a variety of different printers.
I have creality ender 3 S1 Plus 300 X 300 X 300 mm 3th printer Wish I knew before I bought. 2nd printer Anycubic cobra 2 max 420 X 420 X 500 mm I've learned a lot from you, Sir Thank you
I’m in the same boat as a surprising amount of people here haha. I started on the Ender 3 and i love it but i love my free time more. It was great to get me into the hobby and learn the general ins and outs, but boy do you spend a lotta time fixing and adjusting things. I’m most likely moving to the A1 and I’m so excited. My buddy has a P1S, and another has an A1 mini and ive seen only amazing things
I bought a Neptune 3 max because all I cared about was the build area but it sucks it’s slow and you will spend all your time tinkering with it I bought the a1 mini and it hasn’t stopped printing for 3 weeks straight it’s amazing all you need to do is wipe with alcohol and walk away from the printer I can send prints to it on my phone and be a state away and use the onboard camera to make sure it lays down the first layer right and it’s mind blowing the speed of this this and the things it can make I love it I’m buying more
I started out with an Ender 5 a while back. Modded the crap out of it. Got tired of having to tweak it. I am at the stage where I have money and I don't have time. I love my 5 tool XL - but it's definitely expensive and I wouldn't recommend it for most users. What I DO love about it is - it just works. I don't care about speed. I want my prints to come off the plater easy. I want adhesion to just work. I love the speedy mult-tool switch. I printed and built an enclosure for it combined with a six spool PrintDry system - yep a lot of money. My prints simply rarely fail and I have it running pretty much 20+ hours a day. The ease of use has allowed me to really expand what I print - PETG 90% of the time and TPU. Now I'm moving on carbon fiber and other exotics. I wouldn't trade it for anything else.
Great video and well explained. Appreciate your enthusiasm. But more than anything, I really appreciate what you are doing for your sister. Best wishes.
The timing couldn't have been more perfect! I was looking to get my first 3D printer and decided on the Ender 3 V3 SE. Thanks for your recommendations!
After watching these videos I've finally decided to enter the world of 3D printing. I just purchased a Bambu A1 mini as it was on sale for £169 and the plug in and play of the machine is what sold it for me
I loved hearing the Creality CR-M4 getting some love. It was definitely a welcomed surprise. It always feels like Creality's bastard child. Thanks for including it on your list!
Not in a position to donate but I've watched many of your videos but up to this point I haven't been subscribed, I am now and I hope that helps your channel with the algorithm. I really hope everything gets better. Now for the less important bit of info, I purchased the K1 MAX as my first printer and haven't experienced the troubles and tinkering of people who have been in the hobby for awhile.... spoiled myself right from the start as this printer just works and does a really good job at everything I've thrown at it and I'm currently looking/waiting for my 2nd printer.
I love mine Neptune 4 Plus and Max. I have had no real issues at all. Really only used for Helmets and props in one go. I do also have a Bambu Lab P1S, A1 w/AMS Lite , A1 Mini, Creality Ender 3 V3 KE, K1 Max, QidiTech Q1 Pro and a Sovol SV08 on the way. Love all the ones Ive got.
My first was Neptune 4 Plus! It's been amazing. I always print slow since I'm never in a rush for anything and it's gotten me to love 3d printing and go into Bambu labs
I think every person Ive seen say they like to print slow does so because they've had bad experiences printing faster. Once you get a reliable fast printer wheter that be a kit ratrig, or Bambulab or anything inbetween the speed becomes amazingly useful in how fast prototyping becomes. Small parts you can finish in less than an hour and long parts move from multiple days to one day, all with no quality loss.
@@BeefIngot I just don't print fast because I never have any need to. If I need a faster print. I'll print it on my P1S. Also get finner details printing slow
@BeefIngot Don't believe it's placebo. I've already ran test prints slower vs regular speed prints and I found the prints came out smoother when printed slower and never had a print mess up. When using the default settings eventually after mamy prints I hit a few errors on prints. Also I asked my brother is used his 3d printer far better than me which prints were better and all but 1 was the slow print. But that pick was tought since it was a pretty details sculpture
in the over 1k category, the Prusa XL is my second printer and is 1000% overkill for sure. What I will say, is using a dedicated support material with PLA with a couple grams at most extra purge material, is THE game changer for me. But yeah, until this gets cheaper and more refined within the community and everyone gets comfortable with independent tool heads and mixing materials - it doesnt make sense for 99% of people who arent making a business out of printing
I have the ender 3 v3 ke. I couldn't be happier with it. It's my first attempt in 3d printing and it's perfect for me. It took very little time to figure it out and get it printing quality pieces. Now it works great.
How's it been holding up? Any issues? Thinking about grabbing this as my first printer as well. I'm tempted by the a1 mini but I feel like the print area is just too small..
I’m very new to 3D printing and I went with the elegoo Neptune 4 plus as my very first printer now I have not yet tried anything with kipper but I simply took it out of the box put it together (took me about an hour to set up) printed my burst benchy in 19 minutes and I’ve printed a couple other things and so far I’ve had no problems with it it has a mode where it’s like variable speed or something like that and it prints from 150 mm/s to as high as 400 mm/s it’s not a constant speed it changed but it stayed in that range throughout the print so for the big build volume and the price (I got mine on amazon as a bundle with 1KG of black rapid PLA + for $360) the Neptune 4 plus is not a bad beginner at all
This really is a great video, I seriously wish I would have seen it last week when I ordered the X1c on sale. I really like your overview of everything you talked about. I didn't even know Creality made something larger than the Ender 3 Max (that I constantly fight with, probably user error lol). Anyway, really enjoyed the info and you called out all the printers that I have been looking at for awhile, so great list! I really hope your sister gets well, I'm so sorry you're all going through such a horrific event.
I am glad I am not the only one who is having problems with the elegoo. My 4 max has been giving me problems, and it seems like the really need to test their products more...
This was a great video! I love customizing Star Wars 1/12 size action figures and feel like it'll be much easier if I was to just make my own kits instead of constantly buying from others taking months to receive them.
I second this. It's fast and reliable - and most importantly, Qidi has the best customer service in the business. They have saved my butt multiple times!
I just got my first 3d printer a few weeks ago. An Ender 3 v2. I have already printed some PETG parts for my truck. So can't wait to get a bigger better one already.
Completely agree with the Ender 3 being a great starter. I initially bought the Ender 3 and didn't get to use it until my 5plus was built. I had about 2-3 prints on the 3 and gave it to my son to use. He has been using it and it still gives great results bone stock for what he does. I moved on to a P1S combo, A1 Combo and 2 K1 Max machines for my main uses. I don't see myself getting rid of the Ender 5 plus, as it can still sit off to the side making character busts of a good size or a helmet while the faster machines take care of orders.
Hey Bro I love the Vids and Thank you for all of the info you give us and everything you do for us. I also have a Ender 3, I A have others but I still use my Ender 3 and is still one of my trusted printer.
Awesome video I watched this video before making my first 3D printer about a month ago, I decided on a Elegoo Neptune 4 Plus the appeal of being able to print a full helmet was ideal for me, my brother who is of special needs attends comic con every time it rolls through Tucson, Az where we live I look forward to getting good enough to deck him out in a character to be able to wear to comic con next time they run one here. I have been watching your channel from the beginning of my 3D printing adventure, and I definitely enjoy your channel over the rest, you are very thorough and funny. You have an excellent grasp on this hobby. I appreciate your opinion and very innovative techniques, I enjoyed your videos on the Giga Orange, I have found myself very fond of the Elegoo line of printers, I just ordered my second printer the Neptune 3 pro, at a price I think was very fair of $159 out the door with shipping. I ordered it as a supplemental printer also possible enclose down the road So I myself am a very big Elegoo fan, I would enjoy an update on how the Giga Orange is running maybe a Bite size Danny Devito is in the works would be cool. I every once in while come up with a nifty idea to add to the table, so as I dive into this endeavor of 3D printing, I will share any discoveries I stumble upon and look forward to watching your future videos
The A1 mini and the A1 are so darn good! I started with the mini then picked up the A1 when it came back in stock from that recall. Got the combo with AMS lite! saved $100 off the AMS lite by doing the combo.
The situation with your sister sounds so rough and I’m so sorry to hear. Thank you for this video, was super helpful, my first FDM has actually been the Anycubic Kobra 2 Neo (fine, fast, cheap) and weirdly, I think it’s shown me the value of going for a more turnkey/consumer-friendly model for my second? Almost like the inverse of the way you were putting it - I understand how to troubleshoot, I can put stuff together, I just don’t wanna! 😅 thanks again, Frank, crossing fingers and toes for your family 🖤
That look you gave the camera after the whole "the wife sees a new one thats bigger and youre like oooh noo!" That look... i know it well. Well done sir, have a sub
Loved the video I own an elegoo Neptune 3 pro & a bambu x1c. Love them both. I’m so sorry to hear about your sister. I wish I could donate but my hubby just recently lost his job. I’ll keep her& your family in my prayers. God bless
I had a dremel idea builder printer for about 2 years and I was looking to upgrade because I’ve had many problems with it. I was ready to spend way more than I needed to so this is a really helpful video to help put it into perspective. I’m still new to the hobby but I’ve got my niche in what I like to print (I make ball jointed dolls) so I need it to be more reliable than what I’m getting from my current printer. I will definitely be looking into your reviews to se what would suit me the best because every build plate you’ve shown is already bigger than mine lol
awesome! thank you! for the video it helped me a lot and Blessings to you and you fam bro hope everything turn right and your sister will get better blessings 🙏🏻
Love the Honesty So Glad You put the Ender 3 and the Ender 3 V3 SE On the list. 100% Best BUDGET LEARNER printers on the market. Agreed, the Neptune 4 line up has been a HIT and miss with all the Klipper Fails and firmware issues from the rushed launch on the Plus and Max.
I picked up the Neptune 4 Max and it needed immediate firmware updating but after updating it's been flawless. I printed more than 4 helldivers helmets. Another small issue is that theres no percent button to enter in if your wifi password has a % symbol in it. If I had to do it over again I'd probably go with the Neptune 4 Plus and retain the 100*C bed heating vs the 85*C bed of the Max. You can do helmets just fine on the Plus's size.
I think it is a great list the only thing missing is the Qidi x3 plus and x3 max. I own the x3 plus and I have owned a few printers. Including the Neptune 4 plus so thank you for deterring people away from that printer. I have never not been able to make a printer successful except that one. It's currently broke waiting on warranty parts. But if you can get you hands on a qidi I really think you would love it
From experience I can tell you, you get what you pay for! Even though Bamboo lab top of the line printer is expensive, I'll buy one I'm not into babysitting printers that's my opinion thanks for your review!
Skip the ender 3, it was my first printer and it did what I wanted, but man the bambo p1s is so fast, high quality prints, praticaly no maintenance. The days of having to baby sit a ender 3 and leveling and the time spent wating to print are no longer necessary. Max on a good day I can get 2 prints with the ender, but with the p1s I can probably get up to 6 and being able to upscale and improve quality, muti color with the ams, the slicer is amazing beign able to cut props, color, custom text, variable layer height, not having to cut filament and just being able to print at all time, being able to watch you're prints from anywhere on the phone, getting notifications if something happened with the printer and telling you that its finshed. Saves so much time. All the time I wasted babysitting a ender, could be used for modeling, working on support placements, or more creative endeavors. The P1s is just unbeatable, this is the pinnacle of 3d printing.
I don't have any Bambulab products but I agree. Ender-3 is annoying. I learned a lot of things from it, but it's annoying. It's only 100bucks at the microcenter, but it's annoying. I would highly recommend the ender 3 if the newcomer is a poor college kid who has a lot of time, and just trying to touch this technology. Otherwise bambulab. No need to waste time. My first printer was CR-10V3 but it was just a larger size ender3. My second was $100 ender3pro. I'm really looking forward to the release of the larger size bambulab printer. I need 300x300. I can't sell my CR-10V3 until then.
This was very informative! I was originally just going to get an Ender-3 Max, but after watching I think I’ll be more considerate of options outside of Creality.
I think you hit it right on the nose with all the printers. And good call on the Neptune 4 printers. I have a Neptune 4 Pro, and it works great for me, but I came from an Anet A8, so any issues I've had are trivial to me.
Yes with anything you should always do the thing that makes you learn. That’s how you grow. However some people lack the ability to learn things. So something as simple as the Bambu labs of anything they offer is a win. I have a x1 and will swear by it. The a1 mini is a crazy little machine. Anything in between can’t be bad either. From a ender 3 to a 5 to a kywoo to a pursa I’m glad I’m on the x1. Makes my complicated life easier. Just load and print. My ONLY gripe is the build size limits but that’s what the cut features for. Lol
My first printer was the ender-3 V2 back in 2020 and I loved it. It wasn’t always easy but I would not have changed those experiences for the world as I learnt so much. Loved upgrading it and expanding my skills using it…plus the feeling when it created a successful print. Then came along the Bambu P1P….and boy it changed everything. Mate, you are so right . This is the best imho 3D printer period..not just because of its price . Yep, out of the box and away you go. The Bambu Handy app is amazing, especially with the built in Makerworld studio interface for just “click and print “ for thousands of choices of 3d models ( no slicing etc..) . Just chose and print from anywhere ( I did show off to friends whilst abroad in the USA with them and it successful printed …as we watched!) It’s now enclosed and extras added as I love it so much. The next add on will be the AMS ..money permitting 😀) My thoughts and prayers go to your sister, you and your family….i hope things get better soon. Thanks for all your content.
I looked at this video... I bought a Prusa XL with 2 heads, and already updated it to a 5head monster. Its awesome. But yeah, its not my first printer, and I do industrial prints with ASA, Flex and CF mix in the same prints
I got the Neptune 4 Pro not too long ago and I would have to agree with you. Every time I try to do super-fast printing at 500mm/s it fails. Not sure whether the filament isn't coming out quick enough or not adhering well enough but it just isn't working. If you want to go slower though, it performs much better at even around 250mm/s. It's a good printer but just not that good when fast. Kinda wish I had seen this video before I got it.
I really recommend the creality ender 3 v3 se. Make sure to update the firmware first before anything else, but it's such a good starter. Just upgraded the plate and that's all really
I had an Ender 3 Pro for almost 4 years. Got an X1C a few months ago. Yeah I agree it's kind overkill in some aspects, but I wanted to treat myself and get something really nice. I'd like to have a printer that prints large pieces but I'm strapped on physical space at the moment. So the X1C was a perfect buy for me. Also didn't bother with AMS because I sand/paint things myself.
I started with an Ender 3 s1 last year. I got it on sale at Micro Center for $150. While it took some tuning and setup, it’s been extremely reliable. If I get a good first layer, I get a good print. I looked into running klipper on it, and probably will some day, but I think my next printer will be a k1 max, or if they make a k1c max. I can’t give Bamboo my money. I have no interest in “cloud” (someone else’s computer) focused devices. Particularly given that it doesn’t add any value to the end user.
I would like to say thank you very much. I was actually looking for a second printer. This helped because I was looking for a bigger bed so I could build cosplay items
Thank you for youre content about the stuff you doing , videos about the 3d printing is really helped me and am really sorry what is going right now in your life, wishing you the best ( sorry if my english isnt perfect)
I have been watching a lot of 3d printing start uo videos for beginners like myself. But one thing i noticed is that it’s rare for someone to talk about the considerations of where you can setup in your home. Not everyone has a spare room or a basement, here in the UK, to isolate the printer. Some say there fumes to consider, air temp and humidity, etc.
What I love about your videos is how to the point you are throughout, no stalling for time and with well informed and clear reasoning behind your recommendations, I've come away with a much better understanding of how I want to go about starting in 3D printing, wishing your sister and family all the best.
I just wanted to say thanks so much for all of this, I got into 3d printing last year with an ender 5 plus that my cousin was going to throw out. I asked for it after watching your video on how to motorize an iron man helmet. (Which then helped me make my first helmet) since then this hobby has been my go to for dealing with the stress of high school and has been a great way for me to make friends in my small town especially with my best friend moving last semester, I sincerely hope your sister gets better and I wish you the best.
Someone finally undestands why an Ender 3 is a great starter printer. I learned a lot of other machines such as CNCs and Laser cutters using the same components as an Ender. Its cheap and reliable!
I just posted a comment about my ender. It is great. It worked out well for me for my first printer. I'm still new to 3d printing but idk why people don't like ender. I have the ke.
@@danielhulan3058the thing about Enders is that people love putting upgrades on them. Even if it works fine. And original Enders were both inexpensive and simple in design so you can fix them yourself. Some people don’t like tinkering with machines so they blame Enders for requiring to maintain and tinker.
@Dr_Axton see to me that's what makes it fun. For most of the problems, I can just figure it out rather than returning it. Also, have you looked at the prices of replacement parts? They are dirt cheap.
@@danielhulan3058 prices? Just print the better replacements
@Dr_Axton I'm talking about to replace a hotel or something. Or a stepper motor. They are relatively cheap.
I started with the ender 3 a year or 2 ago and I think I’ll get a A1 or P1P as my second thanks to this video.
Best wishes to your family and I hope your sister gets the help she needs 🙏🏽
i am just getting into 3d printing. would you still recommend an ender 3 for starting out?
You’re the reason I got into 3d printing. Watching you build your Ironman suits gave my idle hands something to do. Keep doing you
Idle hands is why my limp started. It is the evil ones opening to get the squirrel cage rolling around. So I hope you also keep doing you!
Shared everywhere the second i saw your story. Life sure sucks sometimes. All you can do is push through, Frank. Every kid had a person they wanted to be when they grow up and an idol, and I can say without a doubt in my mind that you are MY idol. Thank you for making this world a better place.
I have two P1S and a K1 max. If your are just doing normal 3d printing. Stl to slicer to printer it is an OK machine. But if you are using custom Gcode that can jam extruders stay away from the K1 max. They have the cheapest connectors in the hotend. The P1s has much better connectors. They spent like 10 cents per connector as the K1 uses a 1/4 cent connector. Make a big difference when taking them apart 5 to 10 times a day.
I took your recommendation for a Neptune 3 max and am so happy with it. Was able to print Mandalorian suits for myself and all my friends. Great low cost high volume printer.
I wanted to express my sincere appreciation for your contributions to the field of 3D printing. Your expertise and passion for the subject have been an inspiration to me and many others.
I particularly value your trustworthiness and integrity as a content creator on UA-cam. In a vast sea of information, it can be challenging to discern reliable sources, but your dedication to providing accurate and valuable content sets you apart.
Thank you for sharing your knowledge and insights with the community. Your efforts have undoubtedly played a significant role in advancing the field of 3D printing and fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration.
I look forward to continuing to learn from your expertise and witnessing the further advancements you will undoubtedly bring to this exciting field.
Seriously great topic man
Thanks buddy!
You guys are both the best as I just send everyone to you guys to answer any questions I’m asked
I've been into resin printing for about 4 years now. My first FDM printer was the Bambulab A1. Unfortunately my unit was one of those recalled. I opted to wait for the new heat bed and fix it myself. While I was waiting, I purchased the X1 Carbon with the AMS. I love this machine! Overkill? By all means. But it will cover all my printing needs with alot of headroom. The bright side of waiting to fix my A1 myself, a $120 voucher. Which I just used to pick up the currently on sale A1 mini for $79! I think my FDM needs are well taken care of lol! New to your channel, loving the content. My thoughts and prayers to your Sis.
Found your channel a few months ago. Wanted to get into cosplay with 3d printing. It helped me a lot with buying my first 3d printer. I have a limited amount of time during the week due to the work schedule. I ended up buying an A1 mini with the budget I had. This machine has been awesome for my needs. Thank you for these awesome videos. Keep em coming.
Ive learned alot with my ender 3 but i just picked up the a1 mini and that little printer is a beast its absolutely game changjng
Perfect review, for those who want to get into 3D printing. You sold me on the Creality K1 Max for my 1st 3D printer. So, I bought one. Sure, I could purchase a cheaper one. I did not want to do a lot of upgrades to cheaper printer in which it would cost me more in the long run. I love the Creality K1 Max. I made only one mod to it. Added manual bed leveling knobs to make it perfect. Everything else on it is perfect. No issues with it. I love your reviews. PS, I'm using the Orca Slice and I love this program.
The exact same as you with the K1Max and Orca Slicer! It's been amazing! (Except my door arrvied shattered but I got a free replacement :) ) Haven't modded it yet but one day soon.
Great video Frank!!! Sending thoughts and prayers for you and your family.... Shared your sister's story trying to help spread the word....
I got an A1 on launch and my bed was effected, did the cable swap and have had zero issues, love how simple and easy it is to use. only previous experience was borrowing a friends ender 3 s1 max and couldn't get the bed to level completely flat even with a glass bed and the bl touch.
Looking for my first 3D Printer, this is the best video I could find... Subscribed
Best 3d comparison I’ve ever seen. Thank you!
Watching this and I still can’t decide which printer to get.
I personally did start off with an ender 3, and it started the addiction. Leveling and tramming that thing was a breeze compared to its bigger siblings, and its a perfect starter in my opinion. And if it turns out it's not for you, you're not out much money. My biggest complaint was putting it together, had to look up videos of how to do it. But that's also probably a me being a moron thing too.
@ryanwalker1341 ender 3 if you want to be a repair mam stay the hell away from it if you actually want to print stuff talking from experience
@@ryanwalker1341 stay away from ender trust me
What are you looking to do? And what's your price range your looking for?
@@jamesvandromiv8406 I’m using it for college projects and personal projects. Price range probably $1000 at most.
I can't say enough about my $200 Elegoo Neptune 3 Pro! It's basically been going non-stop since I opened the box! Great hobby for a retired USAF Flight Engineer!
Ok!
Best video i found for this topic, comparison, budget, etc.
thanks 🙏
I highly don't recommend the ender 3 for anyone who's just starting out. I absolutely regret buying my ender 3v2. I spend more time and filaments trying to fix/calibrate my ender 3 that I almost quit 3d printing. Maybe ender 3s are good for people that already know what their doing, or have all the time in the world. Maybe 60% of my prints are failures or unsatisfactory, plus it prints so so slow(just to end up with a clog). Somethig always go wrong, either theres a clogged nozzle, or 1st layer doesnt stick, or the filament snapped inside the hot end, or theres some heatcreep, or a partial clog, or it has under extrusion, or the bed isnt leveled anymore, or it clogged again, or it just deosnt feel like it wants to print today. Plus with all the upgrade/parts and nozzle replacements I bought, I might as well buy a brand new Bambu A1.
What I highly, highly recommend for starters is Bambu a1 mini, which I have. If you could operate a colored inject printer, you could operate a bambu a1 mini. I actually enjoy printing again. I've printed more stuff in that past 1.5 months I owned my A1 mini, than 2 years with my ender 3v2.
I relate greatly, I got it for my first 3d printer too and it has broken multiple times
I attest to the Ender 3 V3 SE being a nightmare if something goes wrong with it. Got it clogged with PETG, fixed that, but never printed right afterwards.
@@fandomfreak139had the same problem, I would recommend replacing the nozzle and in some cases the filament tube
Hey Frank- Just donated. Thank you for all that you do. Your videos have been both inspiring and informative as I have only peen printing for less than a year now. Praying for your sister and family 🙏.
frank I wanted to thank you for just doing what you do I am 14 and I have been watching your videos for about two years now when I got my first Ender 3 you got me into the whole 3d printing world which has been a very much needed way to cope with everything I have struggled with depression and having the 3d printing world has helped me out of that now I have 2 printers and I'm getting a new Creality K1 soon! so thank you for helping me learn how to 3d print and bringing me into this amazing world that helped me in a dark time. i love your videos and I will be here watching them anytime you post thank you.
I'm 15(I just had my birthday) and for my birthday I'm thinking about getting a 3d printer. How long did it take to learn how to use it properly and become good at it? Also, I wouldn't spend more than $300.
Have had an old ender 3 for 4 years now. Printed with it and upgraded it but still is frustrating sometimes. You have helped me alot to finally get it to print with good quality.
Ordered a bambo mini for my grandson, just want him to have a good experience with 3d printing.
Thanks for all your fun and informative videos.
Very sorry to hear about your sister, If you have an auction ill be there bidding.
I've been loving, absolutely loving, my Bambu Labs P1S
Ender 3 was my first printer. It was a great experience but I grew tired of working on leveling the bed and other configurations than printing. Just got the Bambu P1S and LOVE it.
I started with the Ender 3 pro, and then expanded with the Neptune 3 pro and K1 Max based on your recommendations! I love watching your videos and learning new things about this hobby!!!
I wish the best for your sister and all that she is going through!
Thank you for answering alot of my questions!!! I'm buying one for my 15 year old son. I know nothing about them. I dont want to go cheap nor too expensive.
You rock, buddy. Thank you. Love your videos. Praying for your sisters speedy recovery. God bless and keep going.
I have a Elegoo Neptune 4 Max and I love it, it had its problems when it first came out, but they have made a lot of improvements to it and I would 100% recommend for large scale printing.
I agree, Bambu has really shook up the 3d printing world and for the good so see everyone else trying to catch up. Really excited to see Bambu leave the bed slingers alone, A1/A1 Mini and make another revolutionary printer. Prayers for your sister!!! 🙏🙏🙏
I've been using an Elegoo Neptune 4 Pro since September. I know you didn't want to discuss them, and this is the first time I've heard of any issues, but I can say mine has been excellent. It's my first 3D printer, and my only complaint is that I wish it could print in multiple colours. Thanks a lot for breaking down the comparisons into different price points in your video! It'll definitely be helpful if I decide to upgrade in the future.
I have the 4+ and have had a lot of issues. As best I can tell it does seem to be a klipper issue. I'm still learning about 3D printing, and it could be user error.... but I'm doing things according to everything I've seen and read so....
Seems to be mostly the Plus/Max versions. I too got a Max and it definitely had its issues. Blobs of death, etc. Elegoo sent me some replacement parts free of charge and it's been fine. (WAY better CS than Creality)
@mastalock blob of death is getting to be common among all printers these days, the majority is people not double checking to see if the nozzle is tight.
@@corsair396 That's not the blob of death. Blob of death is it sticking to the nozzle instead of the bed, then continues to build up around the nozzle eventually going up behind it and damaging the thermister connection
Same, I’ve had a Neptune 4 Plus since launch, and I’ve had nothing but great experiences with it. With just a bit of tuning I’ve been able to print as fast as you reasonably can on a bed slinger. Definitely wasn’t a plug-n-play, as I spent half a day calibrating everything and making custom profiles for it, but it’s been printing pretty much perfectly ever since
As usual, great video Frank!
At this moment P1P enclosure kit is $191 (25% off from $256) in US and it is still $91 cheaper to just buy P1S but if you couldn't afford extra $100, or you thought you won't need the enclosure, so you got the P1P (which happened to me) it's an option and imo a much better one than those cheap enclosures made out of fabric and transparent plastic, which take buttload of space because they are made to fit a variety of different printers.
I have creality ender 3 S1 Plus
300 X 300 X 300 mm
3th printer
Wish I knew before I bought.
2nd printer
Anycubic cobra 2 max
420 X 420 X 500 mm
I've learned a lot from you, Sir
Thank you
I’m in the same boat as a surprising amount of people here haha. I started on the Ender 3 and i love it but i love my free time more. It was great to get me into the hobby and learn the general ins and outs, but boy do you spend a lotta time fixing and adjusting things. I’m most likely moving to the A1 and I’m so excited. My buddy has a P1S, and another has an A1 mini and ive seen only amazing things
I bought a Neptune 3 max because all I cared about was the build area but it sucks it’s slow and you will spend all your time tinkering with it I bought the a1 mini and it hasn’t stopped printing for 3 weeks straight it’s amazing all you need to do is wipe with alcohol and walk away from the printer I can send prints to it on my phone and be a state away and use the onboard camera to make sure it lays down the first layer right and it’s mind blowing the speed of this this and the things it can make I love it I’m buying more
its nice to see you again! i used to watch your iron man videos from 2 year ago.....
Thank you 😊 You gave a lot of great information.
Best wishes to you and your family, I hope your sister is well soon!!!!
I started out with an Ender 5 a while back. Modded the crap out of it. Got tired of having to tweak it. I am at the stage where I have money and I don't have time. I love my 5 tool XL - but it's definitely expensive and I wouldn't recommend it for most users. What I DO love about it is - it just works. I don't care about speed. I want my prints to come off the plater easy. I want adhesion to just work. I love the speedy mult-tool switch. I printed and built an enclosure for it combined with a six spool PrintDry system - yep a lot of money. My prints simply rarely fail and I have it running pretty much 20+ hours a day. The ease of use has allowed me to really expand what I print - PETG 90% of the time and TPU. Now I'm moving on carbon fiber and other exotics. I wouldn't trade it for anything else.
Great video and well explained. Appreciate your enthusiasm. But more than anything, I really appreciate what you are doing for your sister. Best wishes.
I just bought the X1 carbon and i'm absolutely in love with it
The timing couldn't have been more perfect! I was looking to get my first 3D printer and decided on the Ender 3 V3 SE. Thanks for your recommendations!
I love how these videos can be remade every year because of how much innovation is constantly going on within 3D printing
You’re not wrong
@@FranklyBuilt I look forward to when bambu lab increases their build volume😖! Now. As far as FDM goes I’m not sure how much faster they can get 😹
After watching these videos I've finally decided to enter the world of 3D printing. I just purchased a Bambu A1 mini as it was on sale for £169 and the plug in and play of the machine is what sold it for me
I loved hearing the Creality CR-M4 getting some love. It was definitely a welcomed surprise. It always feels like Creality's bastard child. Thanks for including it on your list!
Another great video! So sorry to hear about your sister praying for her and your family!
Not in a position to donate but I've watched many of your videos but up to this point I haven't been subscribed, I am now and I hope that helps your channel with the algorithm. I really hope everything gets better. Now for the less important bit of info, I purchased the K1 MAX as my first printer and haven't experienced the troubles and tinkering of people who have been in the hobby for awhile.... spoiled myself right from the start as this printer just works and does a really good job at everything I've thrown at it and I'm currently looking/waiting for my 2nd printer.
I love mine Neptune 4 Plus and Max. I have had no real issues at all. Really only used for Helmets and props in one go. I do also have a Bambu Lab P1S, A1 w/AMS Lite , A1 Mini, Creality Ender 3 V3 KE, K1 Max, QidiTech Q1 Pro and a Sovol SV08 on the way. Love all the ones Ive got.
I wished I bought the Neptune 4 plus 😭
My first was Neptune 4 Plus! It's been amazing. I always print slow since I'm never in a rush for anything and it's gotten me to love 3d printing and go into Bambu labs
I think every person Ive seen say they like to print slow does so because they've had bad experiences printing faster. Once you get a reliable fast printer wheter that be a kit ratrig, or Bambulab or anything inbetween the speed becomes amazingly useful in how fast prototyping becomes.
Small parts you can finish in less than an hour and long parts move from multiple days to one day, all with no quality loss.
@@BeefIngot I just don't print fast because I never have any need to. If I need a faster print. I'll print it on my P1S. Also get finner details printing slow
@genises200 The reality is that thats all placebo and you wont see continuous improvement by going slower and slower past reasonable.
@BeefIngot Don't believe it's placebo. I've already ran test prints slower vs regular speed prints and I found the prints came out smoother when printed slower and never had a print mess up. When using the default settings eventually after mamy prints I hit a few errors on prints. Also I asked my brother is used his 3d printer far better than me which prints were better and all but 1 was the slow print. But that pick was tought since it was a pretty details sculpture
in the over 1k category, the Prusa XL is my second printer and is 1000% overkill for sure.
What I will say, is using a dedicated support material with PLA with a couple grams at most extra purge material, is THE game changer for me. But yeah, until this gets cheaper and more refined within the community and everyone gets comfortable with independent tool heads and mixing materials - it doesnt make sense for 99% of people who arent making a business out of printing
I have the ender 3 v3 ke. I couldn't be happier with it. It's my first attempt in 3d printing and it's perfect for me. It took very little time to figure it out and get it printing quality pieces. Now it works great.
How's it been holding up? Any issues? Thinking about grabbing this as my first printer as well. I'm tempted by the a1 mini but I feel like the print area is just too small..
I’m very new to 3D printing and I went with the elegoo Neptune 4 plus as my very first printer now I have not yet tried anything with kipper but I simply took it out of the box put it together (took me about an hour to set up) printed my burst benchy in 19 minutes and I’ve printed a couple other things and so far I’ve had no problems with it it has a mode where it’s like variable speed or something like that and it prints from 150 mm/s to as high as 400 mm/s it’s not a constant speed it changed but it stayed in that range throughout the print so for the big build volume and the price (I got mine on amazon as a bundle with 1KG of black rapid PLA + for $360) the Neptune 4 plus is not a bad beginner at all
This really is a great video, I seriously wish I would have seen it last week when I ordered the X1c on sale.
I really like your overview of everything you talked about. I didn't even know Creality made something larger than the Ender 3 Max (that I constantly fight with, probably user error lol). Anyway, really enjoyed the info and you called out all the printers that I have been looking at for awhile, so great list!
I really hope your sister gets well, I'm so sorry you're all going through such a horrific event.
I am glad I am not the only one who is having problems with the elegoo. My 4 max has been giving me problems, and it seems like the really need to test their products more...
This was a great video! I love customizing Star Wars 1/12 size action figures and feel like it'll be much easier if I was to just make my own kits instead of constantly buying from others taking months to receive them.
I have a Qidi X-Plus 3 and it’s been an amazing printer that you can pick up for about $600 as it seems to be on sale a lot.
I second this. It's fast and reliable - and most importantly, Qidi has the best customer service in the business. They have saved my butt multiple times!
Don't know much about printers, just subscribed to you hope to learn a lot.
I just got my first 3d printer a few weeks ago. An Ender 3 v2. I have already printed some PETG parts for my truck. So can't wait to get a bigger better one already.
Completely agree with the Ender 3 being a great starter. I initially bought the Ender 3 and didn't get to use it until my 5plus was built. I had about 2-3 prints on the 3 and gave it to my son to use. He has been using it and it still gives great results bone stock for what he does. I moved on to a P1S combo, A1 Combo and 2 K1 Max machines for my main uses. I don't see myself getting rid of the Ender 5 plus, as it can still sit off to the side making character busts of a good size or a helmet while the faster machines take care of orders.
Hey Bro I love the Vids and Thank you for all of the info you give us and everything you do for us. I also have a Ender 3, I A have others but I still use my Ender 3 and is still one of my trusted printer.
Awesome video I watched this video before making my first 3D printer about a month ago, I decided on a Elegoo Neptune 4 Plus the appeal of being able to print a full helmet was ideal for me, my brother who is of special needs attends comic con every time it rolls through Tucson, Az where we live I look forward to getting good enough to deck him out in a character to be able to wear to comic con next time they run one here. I have been watching your channel from the beginning of my 3D printing adventure, and I definitely enjoy your channel over the rest, you are very thorough and funny. You have an excellent grasp on this hobby. I appreciate your opinion and very innovative techniques, I enjoyed your videos on the Giga Orange, I have found myself very fond of the Elegoo line of printers, I just ordered my second printer the Neptune 3 pro, at a price I think was very fair of $159 out the door with shipping. I ordered it as a supplemental printer also possible enclose down the road So I myself am a very big Elegoo fan, I would enjoy an update on how the Giga Orange is running maybe a Bite size Danny Devito is in the works would be cool. I every once in while come up with a nifty idea to add to the table, so as I dive into this endeavor of 3D printing, I will share any discoveries I stumble upon and look forward to watching your future videos
Prayers sent your way for family .. remember your jersey strong
The A1 mini and the A1 are so darn good! I started with the mini then picked up the A1 when it came back in stock from that recall. Got the combo with AMS lite! saved $100 off the AMS lite by doing the combo.
The situation with your sister sounds so rough and I’m so sorry to hear. Thank you for this video, was super helpful, my first FDM has actually been the Anycubic Kobra 2 Neo (fine, fast, cheap) and weirdly, I think it’s shown me the value of going for a more turnkey/consumer-friendly model for my second? Almost like the inverse of the way you were putting it - I understand how to troubleshoot, I can put stuff together, I just don’t wanna! 😅 thanks again, Frank, crossing fingers and toes for your family 🖤
Wishing you the best for your sister and family, hope it all works out well
Love the content! I just got into 3D printing myself. You offer great options on printers 🤘🏾. Also hoping for a speedy recovery for your loved ones.
That look you gave the camera after the whole "the wife sees a new one thats bigger and youre like oooh noo!"
That look...
i know it well.
Well done sir, have a sub
Loved the video I own an elegoo Neptune 3 pro & a bambu x1c. Love them both. I’m so sorry to hear about your sister. I wish I could donate but my hubby just recently lost his job. I’ll keep her& your family in my prayers. God bless
Thank you, this video was perfect. Neptune 4 here I come! 😏
I had a dremel idea builder printer for about 2 years and I was looking to upgrade because I’ve had many problems with it. I was ready to spend way more than I needed to so this is a really helpful video to help put it into perspective. I’m still new to the hobby but I’ve got my niche in what I like to print (I make ball jointed dolls) so I need it to be more reliable than what I’m getting from my current printer. I will definitely be looking into your reviews to se what would suit me the best because every build plate you’ve shown is already bigger than mine lol
awesome! thank you! for the video it helped me a lot and Blessings to you and you fam bro hope everything turn right and your sister will get better blessings 🙏🏻
Brother, I lost my sister last November so you are definitely in my thoughts! i hope everything works out and she comes out in perfect health!!!!!
I always await Frank’s guides for the next bet printers- super reliable!
Good luck with your fam. Our loved ones are more important than anything.
Love the Honesty
So Glad You put the Ender 3 and the Ender 3 V3 SE On the list.
100% Best BUDGET LEARNER printers on the market.
Agreed, the Neptune 4 line up has been a HIT and miss with all the Klipper Fails and firmware issues from the rushed launch on the Plus and Max.
I picked up the Neptune 4 Max and it needed immediate firmware updating but after updating it's been flawless. I printed more than 4 helldivers helmets. Another small issue is that theres no percent button to enter in if your wifi password has a % symbol in it. If I had to do it over again I'd probably go with the Neptune 4 Plus and retain the 100*C bed heating vs the 85*C bed of the Max. You can do helmets just fine on the Plus's size.
Same, other than a 3min flashing process I haven't had a SINGLE issue. Very confused about the hate on it?
I think it is a great list the only thing missing is the Qidi x3 plus and x3 max. I own the x3 plus and I have owned a few printers. Including the Neptune 4 plus so thank you for deterring people away from that printer. I have never not been able to make a printer successful except that one. It's currently broke waiting on warranty parts. But if you can get you hands on a qidi I really think you would love it
Yeah , my Q1 Pro is an awesome machine.
From experience I can tell you, you get what you pay for! Even though Bamboo lab top of the line printer is expensive, I'll buy one I'm not into babysitting printers that's my opinion thanks for your review!
My dad got me a v400 as my first printer I wouldn't recommend because it takes a while to understand but when u do it is an amazing printer
Skip the ender 3, it was my first printer and it did what I wanted, but man the bambo p1s is so fast, high quality prints, praticaly no maintenance. The days of having to baby sit a ender 3 and leveling and the time spent wating to print are no longer necessary. Max on a good day I can get 2 prints with the ender, but with the p1s I can probably get up to 6 and being able to upscale and improve quality, muti color with the ams, the slicer is amazing beign able to cut props, color, custom text, variable layer height, not having to cut filament and just being able to print at all time, being able to watch you're prints from anywhere on the phone, getting notifications if something happened with the printer and telling you that its finshed. Saves so much time. All the time I wasted babysitting a ender, could be used for modeling, working on support placements, or more creative endeavors. The P1s is just unbeatable, this is the pinnacle of 3d printing.
I don't have any Bambulab products but I agree. Ender-3 is annoying. I learned a lot of things from it, but it's annoying. It's only 100bucks at the microcenter, but it's annoying. I would highly recommend the ender 3 if the newcomer is a poor college kid who has a lot of time, and just trying to touch this technology. Otherwise bambulab. No need to waste time.
My first printer was CR-10V3 but it was just a larger size ender3. My second was $100 ender3pro. I'm really looking forward to the release of the larger size bambulab printer. I need 300x300. I can't sell my CR-10V3 until then.
This was very informative! I was originally just going to get an Ender-3 Max, but after watching I think I’ll be more considerate of options outside of Creality.
I think you hit it right on the nose with all the printers. And good call on the Neptune 4 printers. I have a Neptune 4 Pro, and it works great for me, but I came from an Anet A8, so any issues I've had are trivial to me.
I'd highly recommend qidi x plus 3, great customer support and amazing quality
Yes with anything you should always do the thing that makes you learn. That’s how you grow. However some people lack the ability to learn things. So something as simple as the Bambu labs of anything they offer is a win. I have a x1 and will swear by it. The a1 mini is a crazy little machine. Anything in between can’t be bad either.
From a ender 3 to a 5 to a kywoo to a pursa I’m glad I’m on the x1. Makes my complicated life easier. Just load and print. My ONLY gripe is the build size limits but that’s what the cut features for. Lol
My first printer was the ender-3 V2 back in 2020 and I loved it. It wasn’t always easy but I would not have changed those experiences for the world as I learnt so much. Loved upgrading it and expanding my skills using it…plus the feeling when it created a successful print.
Then came along the Bambu P1P….and boy it changed everything.
Mate, you are so right . This is the best imho 3D printer period..not just because of its price . Yep, out of the box and away you go. The Bambu Handy app is amazing, especially with the built in Makerworld studio interface for just “click and print “ for thousands of choices of 3d models ( no slicing etc..) . Just chose and print from anywhere ( I did show off to friends whilst abroad in the USA with them and it successful printed …as we watched!)
It’s now enclosed and extras added as I love it so much. The next add on will be the AMS ..money permitting 😀)
My thoughts and prayers go to your sister, you and your family….i hope things get better soon.
Thanks for all your content.
I personally love the a1 lineup due the super simple and easy hotend/nozzle replacement
Prayers for your sister and family.
I looked at this video... I bought a Prusa XL with 2 heads, and already updated it to a 5head monster. Its awesome. But yeah, its not my first printer, and I do industrial prints with ASA, Flex and CF mix in the same prints
I got the Neptune 4 Pro not too long ago and I would have to agree with you. Every time I try to do super-fast printing at 500mm/s it fails. Not sure whether the filament isn't coming out quick enough or not adhering well enough but it just isn't working. If you want to go slower though, it performs much better at even around 250mm/s. It's a good printer but just not that good when fast. Kinda wish I had seen this video before I got it.
That White Powerranger Helmet, brings me back to my Childhood :-)
Thanks!
I hope you’re family is doing better
Dude! Thank you so much!!!!
I really recommend the creality ender 3 v3 se.
Make sure to update the firmware first before anything else, but it's such a good starter.
Just upgraded the plate and that's all really
My first 3D printer was a MK4. I’m very happy with having that as my first printer.
I had an Ender 3 Pro for almost 4 years. Got an X1C a few months ago. Yeah I agree it's kind overkill in some aspects, but I wanted to treat myself and get something really nice. I'd like to have a printer that prints large pieces but I'm strapped on physical space at the moment. So the X1C was a perfect buy for me. Also didn't bother with AMS because I sand/paint things myself.
I started with an Ender 3 s1 last year. I got it on sale at Micro Center for $150. While it took some tuning and setup, it’s been extremely reliable. If I get a good first layer, I get a good print. I looked into running klipper on it, and probably will some day, but I think my next printer will be a k1 max, or if they make a k1c max. I can’t give Bamboo my money. I have no interest in “cloud” (someone else’s computer) focused devices. Particularly given that it doesn’t add any value to the end user.
I would like to say thank you very much. I was actually looking for a second printer. This helped because I was looking for a bigger bed so I could build cosplay items
Thank you for youre content about the stuff you doing , videos about the 3d printing is really helped me and am really sorry what is going right now in your life, wishing you the best ( sorry if my english isnt perfect)
If anyone interested, the Bambu A1 Mini is currently $200 so pretty damn good if you were planning on getting one
I have been watching a lot of 3d printing start uo videos for beginners like myself. But one thing i noticed is that it’s rare for someone to talk about the considerations of where you can setup in your home. Not everyone has a spare room or a basement, here in the UK, to isolate the printer. Some say there fumes to consider, air temp and humidity, etc.