FlashForge Adventurer 5M 3D Printer Unboxing and First Impressions
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- I really wanted a printer that just worked, and I could not get my Ender 3 Pro from 2018 to that point, even with some upgrades, which I explained in the video. I started looking at other printers, and this one came up at a good price. It was CoreXY, similar to the BambuLab P1S, which I had been eyeballing for a while but could not justify the $599 purchase price. I purchased this for $299 from Amazon.
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I chose this printer as well because it seemed to have very limited coverage, and I thought I could try to expand on that.
Thank you for viewing, I hope it helps. - วิทยาศาสตร์และเทคโนโลยี
no kidding probably the best video demonstrating this thing, thanks man, saw everything
Glad to help!
They really did some funky stuff with that benchy to get it to print in a short amount of time.
I hadn't printed a benchy in such a long time and didn't even notice when I printed it, but you're right; there are some funny changes compared to the typical benchy.
Thanks for taking the Time to Document, post and Share..
Rad🤙🏻
I bought mine not long ago. it's a great printer!
Just unboxed my printer , had your video playing in the background. Super informative . Thank you . Only thing I was expecting was the over top shaking while printing 😅 definitely gonna need a different spot to put my printer on.
Haha, glad I could help! Enjoy your new printer and I hope you have a new place for it!
@@nlambert thank you ! For now I had to place it on the floor till I get a more sturdy desk haha . I did have a question, I was trying to print some of the default items from the printer but after a few minutes the filament stop sticking to the printing plate. Any tips ? I even used the sticking glue provided in the box.
Hmm, those should print fine. Did you try washing it with some dish soap? I did that right out of the gate and haven’t had much issue with sticking. Only when I was printing something that was very tall and had a small footprint did I have an issue
Just realized I was using PLA-F filament and not regular PLA . Have to mess with the Temperature a bit. Got through have a print before it became loose. Hopefully with a bit more tinkering I can figure it out. And I'll be re washing the plate with soap/ water hope that helps the process as well. Thank you for replying back much appreciated.
Thanks for a great review, I went from ender 3 printers to a Bambu, but I want to buy another printer and don’t want to spend that much again and will definitely be picking up one of these. For small projects.
Thank you! That is exactly why I made this video, to help people make good buying decisions. Enjoy your new printer!
Good review, bought last month when nobody really revied it yet. great printer in my opinion ! i never use glue and have not had any issues just a fyi.
Thank you! I agree about it being a great printer so far. As far as the glue, I have had good luck with my adhesion and the prints coming right off the build plate when I need them to.
Thanks for the video, had this printer on order and trying to find out as much info as I can. Can't wait to quiet down that annoying fan in the back LOL.
Glad I could help! Haha, that fan is loud. I believe someone made a fan mount for the fan in there that helps reduce vibrations. I have not done it myself but will be looking into it.
www.printables.com/model/753084-flashforge-adventurer-5m-fan-stabilizer-mount
Just purchased mine in the AU yesterday. Cancelled my creality k1 didn't need another headache. It's open source now but no guides on how to install it. Will definitely be printing an enclosure for this when I get it.
That’s the other printer I wanted to mention. At least in the US I’ve heard of some sales to get the K1 for less then msrp but I couldn’t manage to get to that point. In addition I heard a lot about the first run of K1 stuff had issues.
I hope soon we will be able to install our own source firmware on it! Enjoy your new printer!
Nice video! Decided to purchase one myself, as I have an Ender that died while printing ABS parts for my project printers (non-operational), and decided I needed to get something that just-worked before I think about doing anything else. Also nice to see that the Klipper install process is likely as simple as doing a usb firmware update. Your unit only came with the one nozzle, right?
Yes, there has been some really great progress from those working on making kipper work for everyone. I haven’t tried it yet though. Yes, I only got one 0.4mm nozzle.
YOOOO, my favorite TH-camr is back!
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I confirm, I also have this fantastic printer and it works really well. So far, I've always used its original slicer, FlashPrint. I heard in the video that you use OrcaSlicer. What settings have you inserted? Could you kindly share a link with the presets for both the printer? Thank you very much. And almost forgot, great job and beautiful video!
Hello! I use the default 5M profile in OrcaSlicer, which I downloaded here github.com/SoftFever/OrcaSlicer/releases . I selected which printer I used in the initial setup for OrcaSlicer after installation. Once at the list of printers, I searched "FlashForge Adventurer 5M" and selected the 0.4mm nozzle selection as that is what shipped with my printer, as I think that is the default.
For any prints I have sliced, the only settings I modified from the default 5M profile were the infill %, infill style, supports, vase mode, and brim. I have printed some other things with great speed and quality, only struggling with lithophanes. The small footprint and tall structure of lithophane are just a little too tipsy for the default settings of this printer, which causes the print to tip over on the build plate and fail. I am looking into what I can change for a successful lithophane print.
Thank you for the feedback. I greatly appreciate it. I am hoping to make more videos soon, but school is sucking up all my time at the moment.
Does the filament matter? I make cookie cutters with mine and for some reason is isn’t printing correctly with the cookie cad filament. I am starting to wonder if it’s the filament I am using.
It shouldn’t matter too much. As with every printer, make sure your filament isn’t too old, is dry as it will soak up lots of water if left around. What is not printing correctly? Is it not sticking?
It will stick good at first but then it stops sticking and it will just keep going around but nothing will stick.
@@moniquef4828I have had the best look by doing a levelling of the print plate every time I print. Another thing that I have done is to wash the build plate with some Dawn dish soap. Lastly, you could try slowing down the printing speed a little bit in whatever slicer you use.
I’ve got one and it’s literally been an out if the box printer. I’m amazed.
Do you know how to tension the belts if i need to?
That’s great to hear! I am unsure on how to do that, I’ve looked around and looks like the screws that I found are for the bearings that hold that belt into place. Possibly it’s behind the back panel? That could be something I could dive into in another video possibly
Hi Noah
Thanks for the video. I'm about to place an order for one. How are your impressions one month later after you had some time to play with it?
I am still very pleased with the results I am getting out of the printer. I have been printing pieces that slot together and they work the same way every time!
Hi man, Where can I get a model for that white thing in the end of your video?
www.printables.com/model/759410-valentines-day-love-heart-plant-pot-and-planter-va
Printed in vase mode in orcaslicer
I just got my A5m this weekend and I will say there is a known issue with the latest firmware. I recommend you avoid the update until they fix it. I updated my firmware and it was not longer able to home correctly and started crashing. I reverted the firmware and no issues since.
Ooo, that's not ideal. How were you able to revert the firmware? I could not find how to do that. Stuff like that was why I was so reluctant to connect to the internet and upgrade.
@@nlambert I did a factory reset. And yes I recommend avoiding the wifi connection for the time being. It will prompt you to update the firmware.
I believe the company is currently out due to Chinese new year so I think that is why the issue hasn't been fixed already
@@viaJustin1910 I don't need to try it as I haven't updated, but I wouldn't have ever thought that a factory reset would reset it back to an older firmware version. Usually it just resets all the settings on things like phones etc and keeps the current version. Thank you for your input, I appreciate it. Hopefully I don't need to use it in the future though haha
@@nlambert I can look to confirm it did reset the firmware version when I am around the printer again. I will give you an update but regardless it fixed the crashing issue.
@@nlambert I just double checked and I don't believe it did roll back the firmware I am currently on version 2.4.5
The glue is, ironically, so parts don't stick too hard to the plate it's basically a release agent.
I did not know that. I have never had issues with adhesion so never looked too much into it. Thank you for letting me know!
If you print the enclosure and get the acrylic panels it cuts down the noise a lot
I will look into doing that, it would definitely be a nice change. Thank you for the reccomendation
is this printer better than Ender v3 KE or CR-10 SE?
Im in the same place, between CR-10 se and the flashforge adventure 5m
Like many things, it all depends on what you are planning to do with the printer. Are you trying to print fast? Large objects? Fine details? The 5M is corexy and has really fast printing speeds, but modifications/upgrades are not like what you might find with an ender 3. The 5M lands in between the KE and CR-10 SE in terms of price at $299.
@@ggomez6622 I eventually ordered the Flashforge 5m (not the Pro), took the decision after watching both of those videos: th-cam.com/video/_WisLhEQg4w/w-d-xo.html AND th-cam.com/video/WgOd8BjTTdQ/w-d-xo.html
My problem with this printer is that Nozzles are very expensive compared to other printers (Nuzzles come with heating element which is weird)
They are definitely more expensive, how realistic is it that you would actually be changing nozzles? Do you want to be able to print using different nozzle sizes? If so this one is pretty much hot swap and would likely be a superior choice. For most 3D printer users, a nozzle change isn't necessary.
This or CR-10 SE at $283.? I can get this delivered to Malaysia for $299+$30 before the discount ends this 21st feb
I've very much enjoyed this printer and it being a corexy has big advantages to printing fast with good quality. Unfortunately I have zero experience with the CR-10 SE. If I was to buy a new printer, I would probably go with the 5M just in terms of I know that I can just click print pretty much. But all printers nowadays seem to be printing at a very high quality with minimal user interaction. If you want to be able to tinker a little bit, go with the creality. If you would like what the 5M currently has and don't have much interest in upgrading, go with that one. I know this isn't definitive, but I don't know your use case nor if saving the difference is worth it or not.
nice.The key takes for US buyers i think is they get access to this printer easily. Got warehouse in the US. meanwhile to ship it to Malaysia according to Flashforge website, it costs $300 more. Local resellers sells this at RM2100/ $446. But i have found a trick to get this printer delivered to US and got it to malaysia for just $30 more. haha. 5M does print really good on your usage ? then i wanna buy that too la. cost me $329. but now only with $50 voucher, now $379 shipped. hmmzz, i would try asking flashforge to give me the $299 price tag.
@@nlambert
You can update using the screen. No need for a computer.
Can I roll back to a different version with the screen though?
@@nlambert You can IF, there is a setting on the screen to go into, that lets you reset all setting back to factory mode settings?
There is a way to reset to factory settings, I didn't think that it would rollback firmware version as well. I have yet to try it but will remember that for the future. Thank you
This honestly does every bit as good a print as the Bambu's do I have both a 5M and a Bambu P1S and to be honest unless you are REALLY dead set on wanting the AMS with the bambu then there is NO reason to buy the Bambu over the 5M
That's what I saw when I was looking at other people reviewing this printer as well. The AMS would be cool, but it definitely causes a lot of wasted material which I don't care too much for and also I don't really print anything that could really take advantage of have multiple materials/colors at the moment. Almost everything I print is all black so it blends in.
It does seem like a great printer for the money. The bump on the corner of the block can be fixed with adjusting the pressure advance. And the bench looked very good. That line on the side is normal when printed fast. I have quite a few printers and my last purchase was a k1. I do like it mind you but it took a bit of work. I don't need a 5th printer mind you but now I want the 5m. Lol. It is such a great deal for the price and now flashforge will let you install full klipper and fluid or mainsail. So it is now a good option
Sure does! Thank you for explaining that part of the benchy and your opinions on the K1. It was something I was looking at but it didn't seem to be as plug and play as I really wanted. Also the price was kind of steep for the K1 unless you had a microcenter nearby.
that aint no benchy
You are very right, I think I will print an ACTUAL benchy soon with it and time it.
i have one amazing printer for the price
It’s kinda cringy that they went as far as to design and upload a modified benchy just to make the printer appear more capable than it actually is. Defeats the entire purpose of why a BENCHy exists…
But on a positive note, great overview!
Once it was highlighted to me after I posted the video, I agree that it’s weird that it’s a modified benchy. I haven’t printed many so it never occurred to me.
Thank you for the compliment!
Yeahhhhh Noah
could you say that its loud one more time
Looks like a cheap copy of bambulab😂
Sure does! haha
Bambu Labs sucks bro 🤣 They look like toaster ovens and meat weigh machines 🤣 PETG always gets stuck in AMS and you can’t print different filaments at the same time.. You’ve been Bambu-Zooled 🤣 I hope you didn’t buy the A1
@Thadopeera what can I say, you dont know what you taking about
I have the x1c with ams no problem with ams and petg or even abs
It has never failed me în the few months I had it
Dont need multicolor printing but it is Nice to have the option in a pinch I use it mainli to continue with another spool when the first one is empty or doing interfacing layer for supports
The one and only printer i trust to start a print correctly and keep going without any supervision
@@jeysonbastin6320 From PERSONAL experience I’m speaking for myself here.. And I sent my Bambu P1S back the third day 💯 PETG got stuck in AMS every 5th or 6th print 💯 And customer service is the same you would expect from a Chinese restaurant.. Don’t tell me bro.. This is not an opinion this is my truth!
@@jeysonbastin6320 And The Prusa XL 5 head that I went with after returning the Bambu has been the greatest move since beginning my 3d printing journey 💯 It’s a monster