3d Printing with a $180 Printer. Monoprice Select Mini (v2).
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 25 พ.ย. 2018
- This video was produced specifically for people new to 3d printing looking for their first printer. I review the specifications, unbox, set-up and test the Monoprice MP Select Mini 3D Printer (v2). Along the way, I explain a number of basic 3d printing concepts including a discussion of the types of materials (filaments) supported by 3d printers.
As a point of reference, the MP Select Mini is compared to the Creality Ender 5 and the Original Prusa i3 MK3.
While no one should expect a printer I purchased fully assembled for $180 functions, as well as a $320 Creality Ender 5 or a $750 Original Prusa i3 MK3, is it reasonable to expect that a printer sold by a major brand such as Monoprice should be functional.
There are quite a number of the printers for under $200, what differentiates the MP Select Mini is that comes fully assembled and calibrated, ready to print.
Enjoy the video.
Irv
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Great demo and walkthrough. I’ve got one of these under the tree. Keep up the good work. Love the classical music
Very useful, thank you very much! I have just purchased one of these as it was on sale and the Ender 3 V2 is just a lot more set-up (I would have wanted to get an enclosure sorted too for printing more interesting filaments but I already have too many projects on the go).
This one will be a nice place to start and learn the basics before moving onto a more involved/better printer.
Thanks for the review. Seeing it work helps me in making decision. I am seriously considering the Ender III or III Pro but the Monoprice is still attractive.
nice video. I am excited to purchase this as my first 3D printer!
Nice video. You show how easy it was to setup and run this printer. I was confused by other videos since I am new and just followed the manual. My cat fully printed with the supplied filament and it was well done. It had a few artifacts that came off with a sharp knife. I've built plastic models and soldiers and most of them had some flash that has to be removed. I agree that this is a nice intro to 3D printing. I enjoy your videos and subscribed.
Thanks
Nice clear review and presentation of the printer. I nothing else I have learnt how to open boxes when the inner boxes don't slide out :)
Nicely done! Thank you kindly.
Your welcome.
Thanks for your videos. I picked one of these up for $120 on Amazon. I am having mixed results. Some prints work, some don’t. I am trying Prusa slicer instead of Cura. I suppose for the price 50 percent success rate is something I have to live with.
For a first printer & beginning printing experience, that is a very popular success rate! I have several of these and they have been very reliable, though they have their flaws. What kinds of problems are you having?
Thank you, you helped me get my printer out of the box. I think I understand how to get going but when I when I tried to print I ended up with globs of plastic that did not stick to the bed. I will review some of the other videos you have mentioned in the comments.
Clean the print bed with alcohol and makes sure it is the right distance from the nozzle.
@@MakeWithTech Thank you that worked. I bought this printer for making small cutters for polymer clay and cookies but if I like the hobby I will move to more expensive machines but will need help with the putting together portion. Thanks again! I am recommending your channel
Excellent video. I'm a beginner and this was perfect - well edited and clear, and the insights from experience are appreciated too. Thanks!
That’s my goal. My channel will focus I lot of time on helping people get started.
Thanks DrVax!
Also I have seen many videos all saying the bed levelling is paramount to getting the right result but people seem to be having to prize the end print off the bed with a scraper surely this pressure will upset the bed levelling every time .thanks
just an FYI: The device that he calls the "extruder" is actually the hotend. The extruder is the motor and device that actually pushes (or pulls, in direct drive) the filament
You are completely correct. This video is from a couple of years ago and I have clarified my descriptions moving forward. Thanks for the comment.
Good afternoon I have subbed your channel and I am thinking of getting this printer but I only have a Mac book pro can I use the printer with my Mac book pro as you seem very knowledgeable on the 3 d printer hobby many thanks 🙏 Clive in 🇬🇧
The prices of printers seems to have a simular correlation as of late.
Very well done. I like the explanations of terms for beginners. I want to get into 3D printing and looking for a good but economical printer. I recently retired so funds are limited. Thanks for the helpful video.
This printer is very easy to use and will print PLA well. The primary limitation is the size of the print bed and it is a bit slow.
I recommend using it with MatterControl plugged directly into your computer is an excellent way to get started. Here is a video about MatterControl. This is free software that combines a design program, slicer and printer control program into one application that runs on both windows and mac.
th-cam.com/video/vIA71tSpTC8/w-d-xo.html
@@MakeWithTech Thanks for the reply. After much research and decision making, I found that for only $40 more I could get the Ender 3 Pro. I know that if I got the Mini I would eventually want to upgrade to a larger printer (thus more expense). I've had many years of 3D CAD experience and mechanically minded so I think I'll be OK. I'll keep watching your videos and others to keep learning. I'm excited to be starting this new adventure. Thanks for sharing your knowledge, it is much appreciated. Let's learn things together!
All of the Ender printers are excellent. The only problem with the pro for some of my viewers is that it takes some time and skill to assembly. Sounds like it will be no problem for you. Best of luck. 3d printing is great fun.
@@MakeWithTech Ender 3 Pro is up and printing. Assembly went smooth. Hardest part was leveling the bed. Prints turn out great, lots of fun ahead.
@@plasticbuzzardmodelshop9715 Enjoy.
Is this a good printer to use for cookie cutters?
Truth is you can adjust the speeds, but any 3D printers you would want a slow print for quality. So really doesn't matter. This will print a 5in cube basically, and that perfect for people wanting to start, and see if this is worth your time.
Thanks for the comment. Here is what I have observed.
I own 9 different 3d printers. As you move up the price range the components have better specifications and the architectures are more sophisticated. This supports printing at higher speeds with the same quality as lower end printers at slower speeds.
Hi I am very new to 3D printing. What CAD software would I need to use to with this printer? I would like to make small mechanical gears etc for fun. A budget friendly option or free CAD will suffice please. Thank you in advance.
Dr Shapiro I recently got the the same monoprice select and it was working great out of the box. Then the side walls of the print outs changed. They are soft and the spacing does look as close or the temperature looks like it's not high enough but the base is fine of the same print out. The side walls break. What do you think is the problem? Thanks
I forgot I'm using 1.75 PLA and Cura 4.71 Thanks
Sounds like an extrusion problem. Make sure your nozzle is clear.
Did you level the bed or not
How loud is the printer?
I've literally never used a 3d printer before, but am looking to start printing miniatures for Dungeons and Dragons. Would you suggest this printer for doing that?
It should do five but it is quite slow.
If you are comfortable assembling a kit one of the Creality Ender printers will be faster and will allow you to print larger objects in the future.
If your not sure you want to get into 3D printer start with the mini select and you can add a second printer in the future.
+DrVax fine not five. Autocorrect got me.
@@MakeWithTech if I can find a step-by-step, perhaps. I'd be afraid I'd mess it up XD
Then I would start with the mini select. It is about the easiest printer to use out there. I would recommend using it with MatterControl. I have a video about mattercontrol used with a mini select on the channel.
@@MakeWithTech Thank you. I'll start building up to it.
can it print TPU with out modifications?
Yes. Because the Select Mini Bowden tube is really short, if you increase the temperature a bit and print slow, lets say 30mm/sec, it works great for traditional TPU. Not sure it can do super soft TPU like Nijaflex, but generic TPU like the SainSmart stuff works fine for me.
DrVax thanks Doc! my TPU spool should be here by this Friday!
There's mods to make it easier. You basically want it where the bowden tube is right up against the extruder gear so it doesn't have room to flex
HI can you do a video show us how to set up the printer to make a cookie cutter!!!!! I want to see how the cookie cutter is made by the 3d printer ?
I published a new video to the channel about cookie cutters last week. Here is a link:
th-cam.com/video/uU_Z_Z4KI18/w-d-xo.html
Well, with a good 3D printing software or manythings the website you can design your own cookie cutter that is pretty cool and custom
Hi, I'm looking for some extra income, and just watched your video which was too interested and I wonder if this machine 3d Printer Monoprice Select Mini (v2). could be to start an small business.
I would not. I would recommend and Ender 3 or Ender 3 V2.
mine doesnt extrude, it just goes ta ta ta ta im kind of afraid to just reel it back ..
ok it goes like that because it is stuck.
I would recommend watching the following video. This is the easiest way I have found to clear a clogged nozzle.
th-cam.com/video/tavFPJV0JnM/w-d-xo.html
Hope this helps.
Your video was decent in terms of presentation, but jeez dude, if you can afford a few hundred buck printer, you can pick up a yeti ot even an XLR mic and make your video sound a million times better.
This video was one of my first videos. I now use a Rode mic on a boom. Sorry for the poor audio in this video.
If you don’t have anything nice to say…..I appreciate ALL the people who teach on TH-cam.