Hy Bryan! Nice to see you testing this machine. I like the QIDI x-Plus 3, but it looks like the Plus 4 brings A LOT more advantages - competition is getting more interesting all the time.
Thanks for the review. I have one and it has become my favorite machine! I have no problem printing all types of filaments. I think drying the filaments in advance and adjusting some parameters will definitely get better model quality!
Wow dragons all came out beautiful! The PAHT-CF prints look excellent too. Got my Plus4 not long ago and I'm really enjoying it. I'm getting really high precision. Print in place bearings with 0.02mm clearances that come off the bed with zero fusion. I may try even lower. I still have a lot more testing to do, but no issues so far. I think the Plus4 along with the Q1 Pro are the most capable printers available for the money. I think the Plus4 needs a few tweaks for sure, but the overall positive nature of reviews so far demonstrates it's a great foundation. Thanks!
its been geting good reviews and feedback from early users. I have an xmax3, as soon as i seen the specs, features, etc i knew it was going to be a better xm3 but smaller. Im glad we are finally getting competition in the industry. Thanks for the great review, i really want to see this go head to head with xm3 and k2 plus when its availible.
That's funny you mention flush cutters! The last few machines sent to me for review haven't had those either! Glad to see I'm not missing out just reviewing lower caliber machines! LOL Nice review!
I'm not sure if you have the latest firmware update, but as of 1.4 QIDI added a cool feature to the printer allowing it to turn into a filament dryer. Also you shouldn't have to use the manual bed leveling. This is only used if you need to change the bed level manually for odd prints. This is the only printer that gives you this option.
You were correct, the power supply was set to 220V, I really appreciate you letting me know. I just figured it would not come on if it was set wrong, but it did, Thanks!
This seems to me like the first, real alternative to Bambu X1C and at a very significant price reduction! To be honest, I found the PLA prints only so-so in quality here. But it's very clear this is not what that printer is designed for, as both ABS and Nylon prints were excellent! I think I might buy one of these. Thank you for this video!
As a long time qidi and bambu user you won't be disappointed with either. Qidi does the exotic materials and has the larger build volume while bambu has better quality with pla and petg with a much better online app. All 4 I have run almost 24/7 (q3max, q1pro, p1s, and a1).
I have 2 X1 carbons but I'm no hardcore fanboy I've heard a lot of good things about this company as well but from my experience with what I have used my 2 X1 carbons have been absolutely phenomenal workhorses of machines with over 1500 Printing hours on both of them and one was original Kickstarter unit I'm backer number 766 I believe it was it's really up to u but if u have little ones any of the bamboo printers can do multicolor and you can print right from the app from tons of models on their maker World site that other people have designed and uploaded
Hi , I have been testing a plus 4 chamber heater, but I would be interested in the chamber temperature in the qidi can you measure it with a probe at 50% height in the chamber to see what the actual temperature is.
Would you consider this for a 'first' 3d printer? If not what would your consider the best? Cost is always an issue but not a controlling concern. Just getting started.
Hi, there are several model repositories to choose from. Thingiverse (thingiverse.com), Printables (printables.com), and MakerWorld (makerworld.com) are the three I tend to visit.
ABS prints faster cause once heated is way more fluid improving flow. And requires less cooling as well so depending on the cooling system can usually go faster with reduced layer time.
@@BV3D whilst that sounded good the real reason is that Qidi for some reason sets their max volumetric flow rate very conservative at 12mm3/s for PETG whereas ABS is set at 17mm3/s in the generic profiles, this will make a significant time difference itself
Your footage of the internal cam looks like it still has the "clear" plastic tab over the lens. Once I removed mine it looks pretty darn good for 1080p Also, as mentioned in another post. Upgrade the firmware to that on the github. The interface changes a bit and the presliced benchy still completes in 16 minutes and looks easily as good as my X1C... using the small sample pla included with the Plus4
I was going to get a X-Max 3 , I’m not sorry I delayed the purchase. This is just the printer my household needs. Printing flexi dragons for the kids or something technical for the shop the perfect printer.
Hey just wanted to add and it's a shame i can't post photo's but Aria dragon i have printed back when it was on thingiverse many years on the flashforge creator pro, certainly took more than a couple hours, it's one of the few decorative prints i do.... trip down memory lane so i grabbed the STL and printed it on the Q1Pro in PETG-CF, 1hr 20minutes for the print. Little bit more stringing than you had but I tend to print PETG a bit hot. Next i'm going to splice together some different coloured PLA and do it again Very nice using the Dragon rather than the same default prints everyone else seems to use Cheers
Definitely not 3! Its cheaper now but.. 4 is better overall and With multimaterial support.. if you dont need multimaterial maybe think about xmax3 but definitely not plus3 that is nonsence.
Another person who just got the set up steps WRONG..... the manual bed level process is only to be used IF the auto setup has an issue with getting it right.... sadly this then confuses people who run this when it is not required
HI, no need to yell. On the Tool screen, it's the first of three calibration operations. The lack of documentation can lead one to decide that the correct thing is to perform each of the three options in order from left to right. To me it seems like it's the sort of thing that only needs to be run once, as I noted in the video. There were, in fact, minor adjustments to be made. However, I submit that on a fully-automatic bed leveling system, adjustment knobs are unnecessary.
Those dislikes you mentioned are huge. Not so much the filament cutters, it does seem weird to not include a pair with such an expensive printer, but we all have a bunch at this point. But I will NEVER level a printer with paper ever again. That simple fact is completely unforgiveable on a printer made in 2024.
The printer has full auto-Z and auto-bed-mesh-levelling. These two things account for most imperfections in the bed's flatness. The use of the paper deal is when you want to perform manual bed tramming. It is absolutely NOT necessary out of the box, or pretty much ever, however if you are a perfectionist and want to chase sub 0.1mm flatness across the whole build plate, then doing a manual bed tramming is almost always going to be necessary. This printer gives you that option to do that step, and that's what the paper-thing is for.
Heater Chanber over heats and will cause a fire. This printer is a dangerous machine and Qidi needs to send out a new heating chamber module board as the choke is not working properly and heats up past 800 c and the firmware update does not work. It is dangerous and should not be used.
Defective right out of the box, Heater Bed will not come on, Printer head heats up, chamber works but bed is dead. I could not get it up to 30degrees C, it shuts the whole unit down. Just buy the Bambu Labs!
Even brand new vehicles have issues. Chill out and expect occasional things to happen with new products. Relax max, relax! It's going to be OK. If you are still out of control with your thoughts, seek medical advice.
Check your power supply it may be set to 240V. That is almost definitely your issue. I know it says on the printer it should be set, but at least 2-3 people have gotten theirs with it set wrong.
weird. I guess they fixed the bed leveling process in new firmware. I set mine up about 2 hours ago and bed leveling did not making me do the manual calibration first th-cam.com/video/6KbBS9-Rix8/w-d-xo.htmlsi=zp6Gpe6yQrgQy2yt&t=716
This printer is a fire hazard. The chamber heater electronics will overheat and burn. After multiple reports, I tested my heater and sure enough, it overheated. I'm waitfor response from QIDI.
It is an optional step. Most beds have been trammed pretty well from factory and the bed meshing works excellent. Having an adjustable bed is a good thing.
I got mine on sat and absolutely love it. Coming from an ender 3 v2 it is amazing how much these have evolved.
Hy Bryan! Nice to see you testing this machine. I like the QIDI x-Plus 3, but it looks like the Plus 4 brings A LOT more advantages - competition is getting more interesting all the time.
I'm really liking my plus 4. The filament tangled sensor has already saved me.
Nice, I just gave my Q1 Pro to a friend yesterday, maybe I'll have to fill that spot with one of these for a while.
Thanks for the review. I have one and it has become my favorite machine! I have no problem printing all types of filaments. I think drying the filaments in advance and adjusting some parameters will definitely get better model quality!
Wow dragons all came out beautiful! The PAHT-CF prints look excellent too. Got my Plus4 not long ago and I'm really enjoying it. I'm getting really high precision. Print in place bearings with 0.02mm clearances that come off the bed with zero fusion. I may try even lower. I still have a lot more testing to do, but no issues so far. I think the Plus4 along with the Q1 Pro are the most capable printers available for the money. I think the Plus4 needs a few tweaks for sure, but the overall positive nature of reviews so far demonstrates it's a great foundation. Thanks!
its been geting good reviews and feedback from early users. I have an xmax3, as soon as i seen the specs, features, etc i knew it was going to be a better xm3 but smaller. Im glad we are finally getting competition in the industry. Thanks for the great review, i really want to see this go head to head with xm3 and k2 plus when its availible.
Nice to see that it isn't locked to a cloud server like some others.
Looks like an awesome printer. That price point is really good as well.
That's funny you mention flush cutters! The last few machines sent to me for review haven't had those either! Glad to see I'm not missing out just reviewing lower caliber machines! LOL Nice review!
All of the reviews on this thing have me really considering picking one up. Great review, as always!
Very nice explanation!
Thanks for review.. Printer is a winner
Great video. I own the Bambu x1 and looking to get another printer. This may be it.
Hi! Do you know how to put the internal camera to work so I can see it on my iPhone? thank you for your time?
Thanks Bryan.
You're welcome!
I'm not sure if you have the latest firmware update, but as of 1.4 QIDI added a cool feature to the printer allowing it to turn into a filament dryer. Also you shouldn't have to use the manual bed leveling. This is only used if you need to change the bed level manually for odd prints. This is the only printer that gives you this option.
What kind of odd prints
You were correct, the power supply was set to 220V, I really appreciate you letting me know. I just figured it would not come on if it was set wrong, but it did, Thanks!
After watching a bunch of reviews something is pretty clear:Never buy the first batch of a new model 😊
Isnt it just plus 3 but improved? So technicaly its not new.
@@Maschine_FuhrerLol
With the exception of the need to manually level the x-axis out of package, it looks amazing.
You don't actually need to it's an optional step.
It can be unlevel due to transport.
That’s a beast…
My big question that nobody has covered is, can I set up a ventilation system straight onto the system?
There are mods already available to do so, yes.
@@802Garage Could you give us a link? I can't find anything.
This seems to me like the first, real alternative to Bambu X1C and at a very significant price reduction! To be honest, I found the PLA prints only so-so in quality here. But it's very clear this is not what that printer is designed for, as both ABS and Nylon prints were excellent! I think I might buy one of these. Thank you for this video!
PLA definitely isn't where it shines, but especially with minor tuning it can still rip them out.
Hi Bryan do you think this is a good printer to buy because i am torn between this and the bambu labs
As a long time qidi and bambu user you won't be disappointed with either. Qidi does the exotic materials and has the larger build volume while bambu has better quality with pla and petg with a much better online app. All 4 I have run almost 24/7 (q3max, q1pro, p1s, and a1).
I have 2 X1 carbons but I'm no hardcore fanboy I've heard a lot of good things about this company as well but from my experience with what I have used my 2 X1 carbons have been absolutely phenomenal workhorses of machines with over 1500 Printing hours on both of them and one was original Kickstarter unit I'm backer number 766 I believe it was it's really up to u but if u have little ones any of the bamboo printers can do multicolor and you can print right from the app from tons of models on their maker World site that other people have designed and uploaded
Now is the best time to wait tbh
Hi , I have been testing a plus 4 chamber heater, but I would be interested in the chamber temperature in the qidi can you measure it with a probe at 50% height in the chamber to see what the actual temperature is.
Would you consider this for a 'first' 3d printer? If not what would your consider the best? Cost is always an issue but not a controlling concern. Just getting started.
What do you use to dry filament?
Where do ppl get their 3d models to print?
Hi, there are several model repositories to choose from. Thingiverse (thingiverse.com), Printables (printables.com), and MakerWorld (makerworld.com) are the three I tend to visit.
ABS prints faster cause once heated is way more fluid improving flow. And requires less cooling as well so depending on the cooling system can usually go faster with reduced layer time.
Thanks for the explanation!
@@BV3D whilst that sounded good the real reason is that Qidi for some reason sets their max volumetric flow rate very conservative at 12mm3/s for PETG whereas ABS is set at 17mm3/s in the generic profiles, this will make a significant time difference itself
@@AusPhilMotivated for exactly the reason I explained
Your footage of the internal cam looks like it still has the "clear" plastic tab over the lens. Once I removed mine it looks pretty darn good for 1080p
Also, as mentioned in another post. Upgrade the firmware to that on the github. The interface changes a bit and the presliced benchy still completes in 16 minutes and looks easily as good as my X1C... using the small sample pla included with the Plus4
I have Creality Ender 3 and 5 but they have their limits. Bambulab X1-c is one option but expensive. So this is quite interesting alternative
I was going to get a X-Max 3 , I’m not sorry I delayed the purchase. This is just the printer my household needs. Printing flexi dragons for the kids or something technical for the shop the perfect printer.
Did you upgrade the firmware before the review?
Yes.
Does anyone know where to find the mini ITX files or name on the Ad intro in QIDI Plus4 3D Printer website? Kinda cool print.
Just got mine and extruder stopped working
Damn it!!!
Im a novice and loved this thing im ordering another regardless of this flaw
Why do you have to leave the lid and door open i thought petg works better with a enclosure?
Hey just wanted to add and it's a shame i can't post photo's but Aria dragon i have printed back when it was on thingiverse many years on the flashforge creator pro, certainly took more than a couple hours, it's one of the few decorative prints i do.... trip down memory lane so i grabbed the STL and printed it on the Q1Pro in PETG-CF, 1hr 20minutes for the print. Little bit more stringing than you had but I tend to print PETG a bit hot.
Next i'm going to splice together some different coloured PLA and do it again
Very nice using the Dragon rather than the same default prints everyone else seems to use
Cheers
Aria is one of my favorite models to print. 😊
Looks interesting im in the market for an enclosed machine that will do nylon and abs
Qidi Xplus 3 vs Plus 4? Your thoughts? thank you
Definitely not 3! Its cheaper now but.. 4 is better overall and With multimaterial support.. if you dont need multimaterial maybe think about xmax3 but definitely not plus3 that is nonsence.
I think the new version jasa cutter now
Tacos!!
Tacos are the greatest! 😋
Another person who just got the set up steps WRONG..... the manual bed level process is only to be used IF the auto setup has an issue with getting it right.... sadly this then confuses people who run this when it is not required
HI, no need to yell. On the Tool screen, it's the first of three calibration operations. The lack of documentation can lead one to decide that the correct thing is to perform each of the three options in order from left to right. To me it seems like it's the sort of thing that only needs to be run once, as I noted in the video. There were, in fact, minor adjustments to be made. However, I submit that on a fully-automatic bed leveling system, adjustment knobs are unnecessary.
Why would they release unfinished garbage to all these reviewers? They pulled a Creality move. Bambu has to be loving this.
What's unfinished? Works fantastic.
Those dislikes you mentioned are huge. Not so much the filament cutters, it does seem weird to not include a pair with such an expensive printer, but we all have a bunch at this point. But I will NEVER level a printer with paper ever again. That simple fact is completely unforgiveable on a printer made in 2024.
I am pretty sure it has a filament cutter I saw it on another video
The printer has full auto-Z and auto-bed-mesh-levelling. These two things account for most imperfections in the bed's flatness.
The use of the paper deal is when you want to perform manual bed tramming. It is absolutely NOT necessary out of the box, or pretty much ever, however if you are a perfectionist and want to chase sub 0.1mm flatness across the whole build plate, then doing a manual bed tramming is almost always going to be necessary. This printer gives you that option to do that step, and that's what the paper-thing is for.
Heater Chanber over heats and will cause a fire. This printer is a dangerous machine and Qidi needs to send out a new heating chamber module board as the choke is not working properly and heats up past 800 c and the firmware update does not work. It is dangerous and should not be used.
Defective right out of the box, Heater Bed will not come on, Printer head heats up, chamber works but bed is dead. I could not get it up to 30degrees C, it shuts the whole unit down. Just buy the Bambu Labs!
Even brand new vehicles have issues. Chill out and expect occasional things to happen with new products. Relax max, relax! It's going to be OK. If you are still out of control with your thoughts, seek medical advice.
Check your power supply it may be set to 240V. That is almost definitely your issue. I know it says on the printer it should be set, but at least 2-3 people have gotten theirs with it set wrong.
Qidi needs to do a better job with their documentation I think. See so many people doing the manual bed level and it isn't necessary
DO NOT BUY THIS PRINTER UNTIL QIDI FIXES THE HEATER CHAMBER PCB! IT IS A FIRE HAZARD!
Well they do not ship there orders but only takes your money, not a great company imo
Bryan look like Jesus
weird. I guess they fixed the bed leveling process in new firmware. I set mine up about 2 hours ago and bed leveling did not making me do the manual calibration first
th-cam.com/video/6KbBS9-Rix8/w-d-xo.htmlsi=zp6Gpe6yQrgQy2yt&t=716
I ssa
This printer is a fire hazard. The chamber heater electronics will overheat and burn. After multiple reports, I tested my heater and sure enough, it overheated. I'm waitfor response from QIDI.
Это антиреклама qidi?
Мой экземпляр делает качество намного выше чем ты показывал в ролике.
Looking at the prints that you made, I would say no. They look like crap.
Bahahahahaha what about them? Those prints are clean AF. Point me to the issues.
Seriously?! We're still using paper to bed level in 2024?
It is an optional step. Most beds have been trammed pretty well from factory and the bed meshing works excellent. Having an adjustable bed is a good thing.