@@rentaspoon219 Huh. Is Bambu not offering their anniversary offers to the UK? Or are you looking at the combo with the AMS? Well, I could imagine Brexit making life more difficult for companies like Bambu and wanting to punish UK buyers for that ;-) Joking!!! I'm pretty sure also people in the UK get the A1 mini at less than £200.
there are so many mixed reviews for bambu lab my A1 mini broke down just a week after getting it and even before that the easy threed printer is doing better then mine
I just ordered my first printer, Anycubic Phoeon M5s Pro. I would not purchase a printer like this, but your video is really fun. As a retired instructor/lecturer, I have to praise your delivery. Your speaking is clear, totally free of ums and ers, and crystal clear explanation. Great job!
The problem with something cheap like this is it'll turn off "first time" hobbyists - even those on a tight budget. It's like people interested in vinyl records buying a super cheap record player and then saying "is that all it is?" and feeling frustrated. Your advice to looking at 2nd hand printers is spot on.. there's always a cost of entry - and these days 3D printers have become really inexpensive (even good ones). Love your videos - always very informative and entertaining - thanks!
Exactly, especially when you're looking at an entry point device, it needs to be something that osn't going to act as a deterrant to people testing the water. Thanks for the feedback, glad you like my videos. Happy printing!
At this point most of the world is familiar with the Bambu labs printers and that they offer some of the best quality printing on the market, if someone looking to get into printing thinks this represents the current state of 3D printing they'd have to be completely ignoring the 3D Printing scene. Think your music comparison isn't the best because it's not like record players have a universally recognized brand like prusa or Bambu that gets talked about everywhere online.
I was at one of the Goodwill outlet stores - the ones with the bins- a few months ago & happened upon a Voxelab Aquilar C2 printer. Since it would only cost about $10, I went ahead and bought it. All I've done is replace the hot end. Prints like a champ. Fast forward to last month at another Goodwill outlet store and I came across an Ender 3 v2 printer. Needless to say I bought that one as well. I haven't used it yet, but it does power up. So for less than $25 I wound up with a couple of decent 3d printers.
The filament is supplied loose and the spool holder is too small for it to stay on securely. Loose filament tends to tangle during prrinting, or if it folds in a certain way, the resistance can cause it to actually tighten up on the spool holder. Either way, I've never been a fan of starter kits coming with loose filament.
I've seen the term "TF" or "transflash card" used on even modern 3d printers and motherboards, I think it's a Chinese thing, possibly to avoid the "MicroSD" trademark?
Given the level of optimization they did on that web site, I wouldn't assume the pre-sliced models are well tuned either. It might be an interesting experiment to see how much better an experienced user could make it.
Clearly they spent no time testing these sliced files. Pretty discouraging that in this entire half hour video he doesn't slice one file himself.... This could have been a short literally
How can you overlook that USB port and make no attempt to talk to the printer through it? If that rig is using the usual shareware found in the cheapest printers you have the key to all the settings.
To be honest that was a genuine mistake, I had meant to cover the USB port and cable in the video. However, as I say in the video, the point of this was to test how it would perform for the uninitiated, someone with o 3D printing experience or knowledge. Printing ove USB doesn't solve any problems intrinsically, if anything it can add further complications, so someone who's strruggling with what they were hoping to be plug and play isn't going to then be making fine settings tweaks like that. As I say in the video, it is technically possible to get these things to print better, but tinkerers aren't the main target audience for these machines.
Well, you assumed that their files are optimized for that printer.... But what it was not? Why not just slice few model by yourself and see how it will print, and maybe dig tad deeper to see guts of this printer(hiden usb port?) find way to improve print quality? Just for fun to check how good it can be for those 50 bucks
Thank you for putting this review out, I ordered it a few months ago as you stated to break into 3D printing as it was affordable! I am happy with the lil thing, I've had to relevel the bed a few times, but as a "newbie" it's an awesome lil printer(to me) that's been serving me well as I am walking down this awesome path!
Had I chosen this as my first printer it would put me off 3D printing. So glad that after research I got the Bambu A1 mini with AMS, it does everything I needed and more. Also proves it's completely idiot proof , as I am having great fun with it.
they do come packaged with a slicer on the flash card but it also recommends somewhere in the documentation to use cura. also the benchys bottom would be textured like a reverse of the bed
@BrunodeSouzaLino Actually they dont. You can send prints from klipper if you know how to but that wasnt my question, my question was how would a slicer know this printer? Im sure you would have to setup a custom profile or no?
@@anthonylong5870 Afaik, all easythreed printers ship with their own build of Cura which is in the SD card they give you. Assuming you can grab the profile from there, you could load it somewhere else and use it.
The fact that you actually got something that they call an elephant that even resembles an elephant for 50 Quid is amazing. BTW - what's that USB port suppose to be for (or did I miss that)?
Haha I was surprised but I was definitely hoping for better. As I said, it's definitely possible to get better quality out of these but not without putting in the time and effort that a low end beginner is going to be unlikely to do. Ah the USB port I did mean to cover in the video but I forgot. In the user guide it actually says it's only intended for updating the firmware. Technically you can print through it but that can cause further problems.
@@3DRevolutionso you could potentially run klipper on a RPi then... This video needs a follow up, you spent 30 minutes barely scratching the surface. This could have been a short with the amount of content it actually contains
I find interesting people are throwing shade at this printer when that was how inexpensive 3D printers were like 10 years ago. And that was when you had to build your own printer because brand models were very expensive.
same here. sometimes if the filament is good and you take care with the slicer setting it can do a decent job. it isnt fast and it isnt big but i have enjoyed mine and will be buying a bigger printer in the future once i finish wearing this one out. i have replaced the hot end and and got a new printbed ( both pretty cheap btw ) but i can see that it might frustrating to some users .
Their models might be specially sliced and their printers specially configured to put X0 Y0 in the middle of the print bed (where it belongs). That might explain why all their models could work on any of their printers.
IKR! Thats why I kinda want one! Imagine this: your friend starts talking about how they really need a specific tool (a paper clip), you could just whip this out from your bag, plug it in, and have a small print within the next 30 mins to a hour
The terms "microSD" and "TF (TransFlash)" are often used interchangeably, but there are some distinctions worth noting. MicroSD MicroSD stands for "micro Secure Digital." It is a type of removable flash memory card used mainly in mobile phones, tablets, and other portable devices. Development: The microSD card was developed by the SD Card Association (SDA) to provide expandable storage for small devices. Capacity: MicroSD cards come in various storage capacities, ranging from a few megabytes to several terabytes, with different speed classes and performance ratings. TF (TransFlash) TransFlash (TF) is the original name for the microSD card. It was introduced by SanDisk in 2004. Renaming: Shortly after its introduction, TransFlash was renamed microSD when it was adopted by the SD Card Association as the industry standard. Usage: Although "TransFlash" is an older term, it is technically correct to refer to microSD cards as such, though it is less common in modern usage. Modern Usage Correct Term: The correct and most widely accepted term for these cards today is microSD. This is the term recognized by manufacturers, consumers, and the SD Card Association. Interchangeability: While "TF" can still refer to the same type of card, it is largely considered outdated terminology. Conclusion For modern usage, microSD is the correct and most widely recognized term for this form factor of memory cards. Created by ChatGPT
I wasn't mocking, but that's how it's spelled. I've not seen a member of their company pronnouncing it so I read it how it's written. I think it comes down to the whole GIF / JIF thing. I'm very much in the boat that it should be pronounced GIF, with a hard G, as it literally means Graphics Interchange Format, but the inventor then later publically annoinced it's pronounced with a soft G (JIF).
For who is wondering, he blinked 4 times in this whole video.
That you could see. I'm super human and blink so fast it's almost never captured by 30fps video ;)
😂
I wonder how many times he blinks in other videos
I counted 4 in like the first 20 seconds
lmao
With an A1 Mini going for $199 (for now), don't throw away $50 on this thing. Even at $50, that's way more than it's worth.
It's still £299 in the UK, it's a shame we don't have microcentres here, regardless you are correct. Don't spend money on this.
@@rentaspoon219 Huh. Is Bambu not offering their anniversary offers to the UK? Or are you looking at the combo with the AMS? Well, I could imagine Brexit making life more difficult for companies like Bambu and wanting to punish UK buyers for that ;-) Joking!!! I'm pretty sure also people in the UK get the A1 mini at less than £200.
@@rentaspoon219 no it isn't, that's with the AMS. if you get it without, I got it for £154
there are so many mixed reviews for bambu lab my A1 mini broke down just a week after getting it and even before that the easy threed printer is doing better then mine
@@JasonEntertainment just contact their support team, they'll surely send you a new printer or help you fix yours
I just ordered my first printer, Anycubic Phoeon M5s Pro. I would not purchase a printer like this, but your video is really fun. As a retired instructor/lecturer, I have to praise your delivery. Your speaking is clear, totally free of ums and ers, and crystal clear explanation. Great job!
The problem with something cheap like this is it'll turn off "first time" hobbyists - even those on a tight budget. It's like people interested in vinyl records buying a super cheap record player and then saying "is that all it is?" and feeling frustrated. Your advice to looking at 2nd hand printers is spot on.. there's always a cost of entry - and these days 3D printers have become really inexpensive (even good ones). Love your videos - always very informative and entertaining - thanks!
Exactly, especially when you're looking at an entry point device, it needs to be something that osn't going to act as a deterrant to people testing the water. Thanks for the feedback, glad you like my videos. Happy printing!
At this point most of the world is familiar with the Bambu labs printers and that they offer some of the best quality printing on the market, if someone looking to get into printing thinks this represents the current state of 3D printing they'd have to be completely ignoring the 3D Printing scene. Think your music comparison isn't the best because it's not like record players have a universally recognized brand like prusa or Bambu that gets talked about everywhere online.
I was at one of the Goodwill outlet stores - the ones with the bins- a few months ago & happened upon a Voxelab Aquilar C2 printer. Since it would only cost about $10, I went ahead and bought it. All I've done is replace the hot end. Prints like a champ. Fast forward to last month at another Goodwill outlet store and I came across an Ender 3 v2 printer. Needless to say I bought that one as well. I haven't used it yet, but it does power up. So for less than $25 I wound up with a couple of decent 3d printers.
14:15 the filament is looped under itself, that's why it got tangled while printing ;)
The filament is supplied loose and the spool holder is too small for it to stay on securely.
Loose filament tends to tangle during prrinting, or if it folds in a certain way, the resistance can cause it to actually tighten up on the spool holder.
Either way, I've never been a fan of starter kits coming with loose filament.
I've seen the term "TF" or "transflash card" used on even modern 3d printers and motherboards, I think it's a Chinese thing, possibly to avoid the "MicroSD" trademark?
TF is the original name from when it was developed by SanDisk. MicroSD name came later. The wiki page is interesting
Given the level of optimization they did on that web site, I wouldn't assume the pre-sliced models are well tuned either.
It might be an interesting experiment to see how much better an experienced user could make it.
Definitely something I'll be covering in a future video
Clearly they spent no time testing these sliced files. Pretty discouraging that in this entire half hour video he doesn't slice one file himself....
This could have been a short literally
Kinda impressive that it printed anything that looked even similar to the model. I was expecting a blob of melted plastic.
How can you overlook that USB port and make no attempt to talk to the printer through it? If that rig is using the usual shareware found in the cheapest printers you have the key to all the settings.
To be honest that was a genuine mistake, I had meant to cover the USB port and cable in the video.
However, as I say in the video, the point of this was to test how it would perform for the uninitiated, someone with o 3D printing experience or knowledge. Printing ove USB doesn't solve any problems intrinsically, if anything it can add further complications, so someone who's strruggling with what they were hoping to be plug and play isn't going to then be making fine settings tweaks like that.
As I say in the video, it is technically possible to get these things to print better, but tinkerers aren't the main target audience for these machines.
Well, you assumed that their files are optimized for that printer.... But what it was not? Why not just slice few model by yourself and see how it will print, and maybe dig tad deeper to see guts of this printer(hiden usb port?) find way to improve print quality? Just for fun to check how good it can be for those 50 bucks
The perforated bed is an idea from original 3d printers, you are meant to use a raft rather than printing directly
Thank you for putting this review out, I ordered it a few months ago as you stated to break into 3D printing as it was affordable! I am happy with the lil thing, I've had to relevel the bed a few times, but as a "newbie" it's an awesome lil printer(to me) that's been serving me well as I am walking down this awesome path!
Had I chosen this as my first printer it would put me off 3D printing. So glad that after research I got the Bambu A1 mini with AMS, it does everything I needed and more. Also proves it's completely idiot proof , as I am having great fun with it.
Yeah😊 I got the bambu lab a1 combo do you use the combo a lot?
Can it actually use a slicer? What would have its profile? Kinda curious what a benchy without a raft would look like
they do come packaged with a slicer on the flash card but it also recommends somewhere in the documentation to use cura. also the benchys bottom would be textured like a reverse of the bed
All 3D printers have to use a slicer, unless you want to write GCode by hand.
@BrunodeSouzaLino Actually they dont. You can send prints from klipper if you know how to but that wasnt my question, my question was how would a slicer know this printer? Im sure you would have to setup a custom profile or no?
@@anthonylong5870 Afaik, all easythreed printers ship with their own build of Cura which is in the SD card they give you. Assuming you can grab the profile from there, you could load it somewhere else and use it.
The Print Bed is pretty clever as the bumps are also acting as buffer for bad calibration
My ender 3 also calls it a tf card. Might be a common translation error
how long did it take to print the test print?
The fact that you actually got something that they call an elephant that even resembles an elephant for 50 Quid is amazing. BTW - what's that USB port suppose to be for (or did I miss that)?
Haha I was surprised but I was definitely hoping for better. As I said, it's definitely possible to get better quality out of these but not without putting in the time and effort that a low end beginner is going to be unlikely to do.
Ah the USB port I did mean to cover in the video but I forgot. In the user guide it actually says it's only intended for updating the firmware. Technically you can print through it but that can cause further problems.
@@3DRevolutionso you could potentially run klipper on a RPi then... This video needs a follow up, you spent 30 minutes barely scratching the surface. This could have been a short with the amount of content it actually contains
Belt driven z axis instead of z screws? 👀
my ender 3's stock firmware says "tf card" and I got it a year ago and was confused, I had never heard of that term before
I find interesting people are throwing shade at this printer when that was how inexpensive 3D printers were like 10 years ago. And that was when you had to build your own printer because brand models were very expensive.
First print always benchy. Youve anger the gods and shall always have layer shifts amd under extrusions
Oh print who art in slicer, Benchy be thy name, please forgive me for I have sinned.
Surely it's pronounced "Easy Three D"?
I’ve been running this model as a beginner… it does better than you could expect
same here. sometimes if the filament is good and you take care with the slicer setting it can do a decent job. it isnt fast and it isnt big but i have enjoyed mine and will be buying a bigger printer in the future once i finish wearing this one out. i have replaced the hot end and and got a new printbed ( both pretty cheap btw ) but i can see that it might frustrating to some users .
Their models might be specially sliced and their printers specially configured to put X0 Y0 in the middle of the print bed (where it belongs). That might explain why all their models could work on any of their printers.
I just got a sovol sv07 for $113 at Black Friday, its not perfect but ok for a Klipper bed slinger
Right now, that PoC is sitting at over 100€ shipped on Ali.
It was hardly worth it before - now it is not worth it at all.
Is not that bad at all
I don’t think the model was the problem. I think you need to re run your input shaping😂
considering you can get a used ender 3 V1 for about 60 bugs I don't think this is worth it.
It's so tiny and cute!
That’s what she said 😂
IKR! Thats why I kinda want one! Imagine this:
your friend starts talking about how they really need a specific tool (a paper clip), you could just whip this out from your bag, plug it in, and have a small print within the next 30 mins to a hour
@@andrewwhite1576 But she told me it wasn't the size that matters 😭
I'd rather ice in my house than the 45c (115f) summer we have here in Australia
So i bought IT by my self and i cant even Put the screws in. Cause the screws Driver is Not fitting
the greatest "whaaat?!" for me is... It's foggin' direct drive! O.o
Better off ender 3 from Micro Center $100
Love my K9, perfect for printing dog toys with my food-grade filament :)
I got the Easythreed k9 mini on amazon warehouse for 9$ :D
Now when it costs less than a spool of filament, it may be a worthy puchase. Haha great work.
The terms "microSD" and "TF (TransFlash)" are often used interchangeably, but there are some distinctions worth noting.
MicroSD
MicroSD stands for "micro Secure Digital." It is a type of removable flash memory card used mainly in mobile phones, tablets, and other portable devices.
Development: The microSD card was developed by the SD Card Association (SDA) to provide expandable storage for small devices.
Capacity: MicroSD cards come in various storage capacities, ranging from a few megabytes to several terabytes, with different speed classes and performance ratings.
TF (TransFlash)
TransFlash (TF) is the original name for the microSD card. It was introduced by SanDisk in 2004.
Renaming: Shortly after its introduction, TransFlash was renamed microSD when it was adopted by the SD Card Association as the industry standard.
Usage: Although "TransFlash" is an older term, it is technically correct to refer to microSD cards as such, though it is less common in modern usage.
Modern Usage
Correct Term: The correct and most widely accepted term for these cards today is microSD. This is the term recognized by manufacturers, consumers, and the SD Card Association.
Interchangeability: While "TF" can still refer to the same type of card, it is largely considered outdated terminology.
Conclusion
For modern usage, microSD is the correct and most widely recognized term for this form factor of memory cards.
Created by ChatGPT
o ohhh Design prototype test will be hunting you down for publishing this video watch yourself...lol
How do you mean?
Surprisingly, the K9 is a complete dog.
Each time you called them "Easy Threed", I cringe a bit. Felt like you were mocking their typo or poor grammar.
I wasn't mocking, but that's how it's spelled. I've not seen a member of their company pronnouncing it so I read it how it's written. I think it comes down to the whole GIF / JIF thing.
I'm very much in the boat that it should be pronounced GIF, with a hard G, as it literally means Graphics Interchange Format, but the inventor then later publically annoinced it's pronounced with a soft G (JIF).
Yawn, 5 other channels already done this to death