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Review on πŸ’‘ Dremel Chromebook Compatible: The Ultimate Network Friendly Built-In Solution by Besim Kahsar

Revainrating 4 out of 5

Ready to use

I bought this printer because I was in a bind and needed something that worked right out of the box. and I need FAST to complete some orders on time. I also needed something that could print on nylon well and without problems, again ready to use. I use the Prusa Mk3 for most of my production. And if I had time, I would just order another one of these. But I did not have time to bring it and collect it. So after reading the reviews and doing a little research I bought this one. Don't want to read a long review? Here are the pros and cons-PROS--Prints well, straight out of the box-Easy step-by-step setup-No assembly, testing, or setup-Easy touchscreen interface, cloud printing over the internet via WIFI, and User-friendly slicer included - Excellent US customer support - Fully enclosed, VERY quiet. - All-metal hotend can work with almost any thread. Cons - Small build area - Designed to use Dremel threads. You MAY use third-party providers, but need to make some changes. Dremel coils are smaller than "regular" coils. - It's a bit difficult to adjust the settings while printing. If you still think this might be something for you, read on! It took less than 20 minutes from opening the box to printing, and most of the time was spent removing all the packaging material. This machine is immediately ready for use. All you really have to do (besides removing all the packaging!) is put the bed in place and load the filament. Oh, you must connect it too. I turned it on and it walks you through the setup by first connecting to your WiFi network. I downloaded one of the supplied spools of filament. The printer does not have a self-leveling platform, but uses an assisted leveling process to set everything up. It's quick and painless, the printer tells you EXACTLY what to do. I haven't had to level the bed since my first leveling. I've tested this several times, but it's always ok. There are several ways to manage the printer: via the web interface, the touch screen or via a USB-connected computer. For the first print, I decided to just use one of the files that came preinstalled on the touchscreen printer. You scroll through a few easy-to-navigate menus using the touchscreen interface, press start, and let go. The first print turned out well. For the next print I used the web interface. There is a slicer online, but I went with the DigiLab Slicer slicing software that came with the printer. Those familiar with Cura will immediately recognize it as Dremel's own version. It's quick and easy to use, and like other versions of Cura, you can make many customization changes to customize your prints as needed. I decided to make a "bank" to compare to others I've printed on my other printers. I downloaded it and sent it to print via the Dremel online interface. The really cool thing about printing from the cloud is the video surveillance - I can check it anytime on my iPhone or computer. And when the print is complete I get an email with a slow motion video of the whole print. Benchi turned out great. Not as good as the ones I print on my Prusas, but be aware I get this print quality right out of the box. The next thing to try is a more "exotic" yarn - nylon. I've always struggled with nylon and avoided it. I read many reviews on this printer saying it works great on nylon. So I loaded the supplied spool of nylon line and gave it a try. The first thing I printed was a simple wall hook. Very nicely printed - almost flawless. The strength and flexibility of nylon prints is incredible. I'm really looking forward to using it some more. The printer is "optimized" for using Dremel filaments. In fact, spools of filament have RFID chips that allow the printer to identify what type of filament you have loaded. You are not limited to just the Dremel brand, other filaments can also be used. Dremel uses a smaller spool, so you need to be careful about using materials from other manufacturers. You also need to tell the printer the filament type as there is no reading chip. I found a new filament spool hole cap on Thingiverse that has a filament feed hole and I installed my filament on the spool holder next to the printer. - Mainly PETG. It prints great. If you're looking for a 3D printer that works right out of the box - with no modifications or assembly, this is a great choice. Using only Dremel filament makes it as painless as 3D printing. You just press the 'Print' button and come back later to print your bed. It's as easy to use and convenient as a 3D printer can be. This is where 3D printing needs to go to make it "mainstream". Not everyone likes to play with and fiddle with settings. Some just want to SEAL! **UPDATE** This printer has been running for about 3 weeks now. For the last two weeks he has been working around the clock making PETG parts for a car I am building and selling. It worked flawlessly and produced incredible parts that were accurate and solid. I also decided to try other threads on it. The last two photos show items printed with PLA carbon fiber. I used SunTop 3D filament available from Revain. The quality of the prints is incredible - both are straight off the build plate.

Pros
  • 5" full color touchscreen with intuitive icons for easy setup and operation. From box to first print in less than 15 minutes
Cons
  • Slightly wrinkled