Pros & Cons
Pros
This hotend uses v6 sized nozzles which is different than the mk8 sized nozzle on the stock hotend. It's an all metal hot end that can push considerably more filament through then the original which equates to improved speed.
Cons
It burned the filament…as in discoloration and burning smell. Clogged almost immediately. I see no benefit actually more of a nightmare for crx pro users if it's working.
Highlights
Quality
So far i'm very happy with the quality of material and build of this hot end.
The manufacturing quality is great the design is sturdy.
I was even thinking about maybe trying it out even with the product showing up used but i can't because it's also incomplete, t... Read More
With the bracket the nozzle ends up further down then the original which then requires a change to your parts cooling.
Price
This hotend uses v6 sized nozzles which is different than the mk8 sized nozzles on the stock hotend.
To install you’ll need 2 #8 thin washers to act as stand offs to allow the hotend and silicon sock enough clearance to not inte... Read More
Packaging/appearance
It’s annoying that you have to almost remove the hotend to get the silicone sock off to change nozzles.
Competitiveness
I was torn between the dragonfly and an e3d v6 setup but chose this because it was a direct replacement for the stock hotend as... Read More
Additionally, it’s much shorter than the stock ender 3 v2 hot end.
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- This product had a total of 135 reviews as of our last analysis date on Dec 24 2022.
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Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
I would rate 0 stars if i could
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Heat brake wasn’t tightened at the factory and leaked filament all over ruining the hotend and my cooling fan
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Picture is after painstakingly removing most of the filament with a wire brush but you can see the filament leaked from the heat brake
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Edit seller reached out and provided a replacement unit
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Installation was straight forward except for installing the thermister into the heat block but i managed to get it secured by crimping the end of the thermister sleeve they provide
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Ive been waiting for the past week for my package to arrive because my printer is in need of a new hotend due to a recent mishap and what do i open up
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
I was even thinking about maybe trying it out even with the product showing up used but i cant because its also incomplete there isnt any heat sleeve
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
I dont know if this was a accident or what but this is ridiculous