Review on 🚀 Enhanced Precision with the Voxelab Industrial Structure Precision Extruder by David Stewart

Media could not be loaded. Before buying this 3D printer, I knew absolutely nothing about this topic. But after a week of getting help and finally using it, I feel free to talk about it a bit. GOOD: ---------------* Strong, strong, strong. This is how I would describe the Aries frame. * The LCD display is bright and clear. * Wi-Fi connection that allows you to send print files wirelessly instead of copying files to a USB flash drive and then plugging the flash drive into the device. .* Wi-Fi connection also means over-the-air updates. When updates are available, the screen will open automatically.* If you get it right, your prints will turn out amazing! Check out my photos.* Print capacities of nearly 8x8x8 are more than enough for any beginner.* Customer service is top notch. Also a good thing because I needed it. They reply the next day every time I email them. They are a subsidiary of Flashforge, which should give you peace of mind. Flashforge is deep in the game, with a huge community, they don't fly at night. BAD: -------------* Some quality control issues. I'm sure this won't happen to everyone, but the first unit I received had a broken LCD screen. It was empty. CS helps me to solve this problem for several days without success. I opted for a Revain replacement and the second one doesn't have this LCD issue. * However, the second had other minor issues. The bed was crooked. It may not matter much to an experienced user, but it is inconvenient for a beginner. But on the other hand, CS responds the very next day and shows me which screws I need to play with so I can adjust them, and that's how I was able to fix the problem. * Regarding the orientation of the bed. My experience was not as smooth as others have described. There is something odd about the handles. The bed was not raised or lowered. Clockwise should go up, counterclockwise should go down. However, if the knobs were overtightened at the factory, you may need to do the opposite, e.g. B. clockwise to lower, counterclockwise to raise. It's really hard to put into words, you just have to play around with it when you come across this problem. * All the zip ties you need to cut! The big white ones were just regular wire cutters. But the wire cutters are too big and thick for the little blacks strapped tightly to their belts. I'm surprised they didn't include any special cutters or tips. The straps are also down and on the rails so the angle and visibility is awkward so you have to be very careful. I found tiny nose scissors in the closet that worked great. But man, it's risky. I can't believe Voxelab would take the risk of their customers accidentally cutting their thongs. I mean, this machine is for beginners, after all.* Finally, as mentioned, the machine is for beginners, but I feel like the beginner's guide lacks hands. You'll have to search Google and YT for info like I did. I hope this review gives you a little head start. Here are a few questions a beginner might have that I had to research myself: ------------------------------- - ------------------------------------------------ --------- -------- 1.) How do I create my own 3D files or where can I find printable 3D files? ANSWER: If you are not a 3D designer, visit Thingiverse first. There are others, but I think this is the most popular. I think it's totally free. I have not seen any file that requires money. I got my cricket file from here. 2.) A 3D file, usually with an STL extension, needs to be passed through the SLICING program to create a printable file that the 3D printer will understand. Voxelab provides you with software called Voxel Maker. I didn't know what it was or what it did. I am newbie! Is it modeling software or slicing software? ANSWER: Voxel Maker is a slicing software. This allows you to download object files that you want to print from Thingiverse and then open those files in Voxel Maker. To print the file, press PRINT in the software, then you will be prompted to save the file with a GX extension. This is a file that is then saved to a flash drive and sent to a 3D printer or sent over Wi-Fi. 3.) There are so many settings in Voxel Maker, so many parameters that you can adjust. What do I put in my file that I want to print? ANSWER: Basically, I don't make most of the settings. But if you download a file from Thingiverse, there might be some notes with instructions on how to configure specific settings. This is where I found out about SUPPORTS. Thingiverse's cricket file talks about the need for SUPPORT but doesn't really explain anything. Then I google for more information. Basically something like my cricket with limbs and legs in the air. If the filament doesn't cool fast enough during printing, it can sag, causing additional filament to be printed to support your object in the form of posts, columns, etc. If you know what you're doing, you can add supports exactly where you need them. Luckily, the Voxel software has an AUTO SUPPORTS feature. I clicked that. LAUGH OUT LOUD! The software then decided where the best place to add the supports would be. 4.) What is RAFT or BRIM? When trying to save my cricket file to a GX file I was advised to add a raft or fields. I had to search more things on Google. Basically, a raft is a print layer that is first applied to the bed and then your object is printed on top of it. This helps with stability and adhesion. One edge is pretty much the same, but it's more of an outline of your object with no thread underneath. I chose brim for my cricket. Not because I know one is better than the other, but because it's a choice, I just chose one to move on with. CONCLUSION: -------------------- Yes, this machine is for beginners. A clueless beginner like me could print a pretty cool cricket. Still, there's a tremendous learning curve if you want to go beyond printing someone else's work. But printing other people's work is exactly where you should start. And don't worry about all the settings and parameters of the slicing program. Think about it like this. When you snap a photo from the web to print, your printer also has so many settings you can tweak, right? A professional photographer knows exactly what needs to be adjusted. You and I just choose the best or normal ink. LAUGH OUT LOUD! This is how I printed my cricket. I just ran it through the software, ignoring all the settings, and didn't have to make any decisions until the popup appeared. I received a pop-up message that my fingerprint is missing from the platform. Do I want it on the platform? Ah yes. I get a popup asking if I want to add Brim or Raft. Well, I don't know what that means, but to the brim, please. Ultimately, my cricket came out fine. All I had to do was remove the "edges" and "supports" to get the final product. I say don't be afraid of this car. Just dive in! Catch up on all the changes and tweaks along the way. 4 stars. Docking 1 star for initial quality control issues. The cricket design in the photos is by Cerberus333 hosted on Thingiverse website.