Review on BIQU B1 235X235X270mm Dual System Certificate: An Efficient Solution for Advanced Functionality by Reza Cook

This was my first 3D printer purchase after following the scene for many years. I really just wanted something out of the box without paying Prusa prices. Between that and Ender 3d or Ender 3d V2, it felt like the ultimate culmination of what I wanted after months of potentially owning Ender. So I decided on the Biqu B1. The rough start is in step 4 of assembly when the printed manual doesn't match what you're supposed to do and the numbers ordered don't match what's printed on the packaged parts. It's easy to understand, but without knowing all the terminology from years of tracking, it was really a problem at times. However, this was only a one-off delay of one to two hours during assembly. The actual failures began after switching on. First, the fans are ridiculously loud and some even sound garbled. After tracking some user groups it seems that this may already be fixed for some models released from October/November 2020 onwards. Mine shipped in early November 2020 but appears to have been manufactured in September 2020 so they don't have these new parts. They work and eventually settle down after some time, but I feel like I'll have to fix or replace them soon. Then the first prints appear. Now, out of the box, I understand that it's horribly calibrated. However, I didn't understand at all at the time why nothing worked, and if it did, why it looked so horrible. And it didn't even help not knowing what to search for on Google or YouTube to fix the problem. The prints will not stick to the substrate, lumps, gaps, too thin, too thick, stretched, etc. There is no guide to explain all of this. You're on your own. It became clear that this is not exactly an entry-level printer. Good thing I also immediately bought a PLA spool because I was almost halfway through trying different solutions, which is a lot more than the small roll of white PLA samplers you get. Then I found a calibration video by Teaching Tech on YouTube. Before even half watching his video, I was amazed at what was only printing in calibrated models compared to what I'd been trying to do all week. With that done I can safely say that this is 95% of the way to a really well lubricated and powerful press with any remaining issues related to the type of filament used. Worth the money if you're already a typist, or are a beginner willing to put in a little work to get it right. The $200-$300 price tag really seems to have come a long way in quality over the years and I have no regrets starting with the Biqu B1 at this point.