Review on 🔒 Certified Tempered Extruder for Creality Printer by Carlos Reyes

Absolute revelation, I'm a professional graphic artist but I have NEVER created anything in CAD/CAM and NEVER printed anything in 3D. I'm not even a sculptor. I'm a total noob. So noob that I looked at it as I typed and expected it to come right away. JUST A BEGINNER FYI: It takes hours if not days for 3D printing to appear in the real world and the observed 3D printer is not printing. I've been reading reviews for the last few years and couldn't wait to get into 3D printing. The customer requested a prototype and I had my own excuse. I watched all the videos on youtube and learned everything I could learn from prototyping before buying. So far this printer has performed great on every print. I built it on a Monday evening and started typing right away. 2 days does not stop working! No adhesion issues, no platform issues, no leveling issues (I level the pad before each print). I also thought the thing would be loud. It's not like that, it's just that everyone who records videos on their phone turns the audio up loud. In fact, he is very calm. I took my time, moved slowly and built this thing and so far it's been absolutely amazing. #1 You need modeling and slicing software! It comes with basic slicing software, but there is much better software out there. I used CURA straight away. You can also print other materials just until you learn how to model your own and create your own STL files. So find a simulation software as soon as possible. I downloaded some 3D modeling software (Fusion 360) and started working on my prototype. Then I installed the Cura slicing software and bought a printer. Everything fits amazingly well with one small issue, except for the learning curve of a new simulation software. I highly recommend Fusion 360 and CURA. A few things about this particular set. It already has a Creality tempered glass bed which I haven't had to use yet (still print PLA and the standard bed works great!) Both are well worth the extra price. I didn't even bother with the plastic parts, I just replaced what I found to be a weak point. I also added a Capricorn hose and stainless steel fitting kit as a purchase. Everything was good to buy in advance. Take your time to build this printer. Browse through all the nuts and bolts, organize yourself, watch the assembly video on YouTube STEP by STEP. Consequences. Even if you are a super nerd or super macho and have designed and built everything in the world. Take. in time. A small mistake early in the build or ignoring something that feels wrong to you or that you think you know better than the video and your printer will not work properly at all. Each part is the key to good printing. Follow every step. My printer had a wobbly bed and wheels that were too tight on all axles and the two bed leveling wheels weren't even on the bed. The springs are fully extended. The muff for the heated bed was a bit bent and in the way. I knew I had to fix these things before I did anything. I watched the unboxing video and made some minor adjustments to the bed and base of the printer before assembling anything. Everything was there in the videos. Because I took my time with each step, I was able to fix all the little things that were ruining other people's experience. The table you put this thing on is not shock, shake, solid and even. Adjust the bolts that hold the bed to the main frame under the bed, making sure the bed doesn't wobble and the Y axis moves freely, make sure all the wheels are adjusted, make sure the X-axis moved freely on the beam everything is tight or free enough where it should be. All of this is important. I can't stress this enough, GO SLOWLY. The build is supposed to take 30 minutes, with the new extruder assembly, new PTFE tubing and adjustments over the build it took me about two hours. But my print was perfect the first time, with no defects, then I continued to print my prototype for the next 36 hours at a time. Again, my prototype printed perfectly, but not my technical ability. I need to make some adjustments to my 3D design lol but the printer worked like a champ and printed exactly what I created. Pros: If you're not in a hurry to assemble, a great printer for the money. I did my homework, there is no better or better supported printer in this price range. Makes amazing prints at a price that encourages experimentation. Works great with all aftermarket and open source software. Each software package includes Ender 3Pro drivers and settings Large support community for all Creality models Lots of cool hacks and updates. Some upgrades are worth purchasing at the time of purchase. Others can be printed. CONS: If you've never played with Lego or successfully assembled IKEA furniture, you won't understand the instructions at all. Also, watch the unboxing and assembly videos on YouTube. If you still cannot understand this, get help from your child or young family member. That's what you get when a product is sold worldwide and the manufacturer has to either print in all languages or just use pictures. I would just find out and watch YouTube. As small and easy as this piece seems to put together, I'm a big DIY enthusiast, and even I'm confused in a few areas. This confusion will cost you plastic if you take your time. It arrived in less than perfect condition, requiring me to do some repairs ahead of time and some advanced assembly that wasn't in the instructions. Any issues were easily resolved by watching youtube videos before starting and fixing it during construction, but that's still why it didn't get 5 stars. TIPS: This kit has an extra glass plate and an aluminum extruder feed(?) both of which you'll need eventually, so it's a good kit. If you are not buying this bundle but only 3 Pro then buy these items. They're both solid items to add to this printer. But you should also buy a Capricorn PTFE feed hose with stainless steel fittings and a few rolls of PLA and ABS. What they give you is not enough for a real test. Now the children want to try the car. Looks like I'm about to draw some new D&D miniatures and landscapes.