Review on 🚀 Enhanced Performance with Creality CR 10S Meanwell Bondtech 300Mmx300Mmx400Mm - Unleashing the Ultimate 3D Printing Experience by Tim Paolucci

I'll start this review with the most current information possible: 6/10 on a scale from Not Suitable for Beginners (0) to Suitable for Beginners (10). This is due to the typical and sketchy quality control and Creality support. Creality's Ender line is a much better starting point for most people (8/10). Enders seem to run into fewer problems since they are smaller and less complex (in most revisions). Overall I like the CR-10S Pro V2 when it works. With that, I was prepared for problems, since I took the printer apart to check the torque and alignment of almost everything, since the Creality is notoriously bad at rushing builds. Additionally, carriers sometimes treat packages like a soccer ball. So let's start: - The wheels of the bed/cart were severely stripped resulting in flat spots on the wheels. The platter/sled slammed together with excessive resistance. I adjusted the eccentric nuts to loosen the tension. There is still a small flat spot in one spot but most of the problem is now solved. The Z-bar guides on either side of the portal were not tightened at all. I installed anti-backlash nuts to keep the gantry from sagging when the motors shut off, so they were removed and the bolts tightened. The z-axis motor on the extruder side was crooked and needed adjusting (I installed better couplers so it doesn't matter). ) - The filament rubs against the filament sensor and causes relatively loud squeaking noises when it is pulled in. I printed a filament guide to soften the sound a bit. The fan of the hotend or part happened to make a loud buzz that later went away on its own (no, it wasn't the fan turning on/off). I easily fixed most of these issues. But I wouldn't expect a newbie to 3D printers to do the same. So just keep that in mind. What about the prints and the rest of the experience? The first print with the supplied STL box on SD card worked very well. A small offset in the Z-axis that I'll have to take care of later. White PLA Creality is oddly one of the best filaments for the job. It's a good printer, but not right out of the box. A few notable design features should be noted. The 2208 motor drivers are almost silent on this device. However, the electronics fans (including the PSU fan) sound like a gaming PC at 90% fan speed, along with a squeaky filament feed that negates any benefit of silence. The bobbin feeder is mounted on the top of the frame, which can't help to avoid Z-axis vibration, besides, it will generate filament intrusion, resulting in drag. The build quality of this device has been vastly improved over older versions - anodized metal components, dual gear extruder, all-metal filament sensor, 24V quick bed heater, intuitive touch display/controls, upgraded Micro-Swiss style hotend, redesign. Plate surface (holds PLA well), built-in BLTouch. The list goes on.