Pros & Cons
Pros
Arrived very quickly, and was well packaged. Took about an hour to setup, but now every print is fine. Fantastic value for money, it looks a very expensive item and i would highly recommend this item.
The tool storage drawer is handy. It is easily removed and cleaned. I like to fish so my idea was use it for some bits and bobs.
The creality ender 3 is one of the leading and easiest 3d printers out there. Always print with a brim when you slice it in cura.
Highlights
Quality
The print quality is very good and have had it running basically non stop since i received it.
Nevertheless, i have just used the recommended settings and am very impressed with the quality achieved.
As for print quality, i believe things like stringing, overhang angles and so on are more down to the filament and settings you... Read More
The sd card that comes with the unit has a number of files on it, ready to print.
Price
I should have bought one years ago, already saved have the cost off the printer on upgrades for my laser and cnc which i've bee... Read More
Packaging/appearance
There is a sample length of filament in the package too.
Then just before i was about to send it back i discovered pritt stick on the bed makes prints stick like glue.
Packaging and contents score 100%it is part built but i had a bad time trying to complete the build as per the step by step booklet guide.
Competitiveness
Cannot fault this printer, it's my second printer after an anycubic printer was returned.
I borrowed my friends tronxy x1 and used one at college.
I found petg filament the best for this but it is not the best to start with.
Overview
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- This product had a total of 102 reviews as of our last analysis date on Feb 7 2023.
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Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Been interested in getting into 3d printing for a while and finally pulled the trigger a month ago
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
It took me about 40 mins to put all in the correct places
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
I found petg filament the best for this but it is not the best to start with
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
The free filament that came with it failed to print as it seemed too soft and my feeder just grooved it and it stopped moving to the nozzle
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
I did and it got stuck half way through a print fixed by quick search on the www i have printed a standoff bracket for the filament and a guide for the stepper
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
There is a lot of stuff out there for free and some for only a small fee
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
I should have bought one years ago already saved have the cost off the printer on upgrades for my laser and cnc which ive been considering buying before i opted for this printer instead
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Packaging and contents score 100it is part built but i had a bad time trying to complete the build as per the step by step booklet guide