Thanks to Box.co.uk for sending me this printer! Useful timestamps: 00:27 - Introduction 01:28 - Unboxing 05:19 - First Power On 09:50 - Filament Load 10:10 - Looking at the touchscreen 11:16 - Firmware Update 12:36 - Levelling the bed 14:47 - Installing the software 16:31 - Sending a print to the printer 18:36 - First Print 20:54 - 5 things I dislike about it 22:38 - 5 Things I like about it 24:02 - Final Summary
I just found one of these units for 300.00 from a very knowledgeable guy that had it for 18 months and is in mint condition. I'm stoked as I've been wanting to buy one but didn't want to pay the full price for the quality of the unit I wanted. He had it in his workspace and had it working on a print job when I arrived. I'm going to build my table to place it on and go from there. Thanks for the great info on your review to help familiarize me with this unit!!
Thanks for the great review, I have in fact just ordered one of these machiness! Can you please tell me the name of the Ikea table you used as i would also like to order one of those? Many thanks
First, you can add a moveable print bed, second, you can step up your printing speed to 60 - 70mms without issue when printing in standard, third, I have never, ever used glue on my glider or any of my 3D printers for that matter, just up the print bed temp to 60c and no, warping or melting will not occur at this temperature, lastly, you can replace the fan in the back with a quieter one.
@Maureen Brunner No problem, in fact, you can go as high as 80c and it will still be okay. Though really, your best option is to just buy Flashforge's filament, than you can print at 200c for the nozzle and 50c for the bed with perfect results The biggest issue with Flashforge's printers are their inability to print most none branded filaments, yes, there are plenty of examples otherwise but why bother searching for one when Flashforge's plastic is already at the lower price range. I buy 1kg FFF PLA for less than 20 bucks a reel and ABS, PETG for around 24. I also recently bought the new Creality CR-200B, an inexpensive printer at less than 500 buck, fully enclosed, open platform, that prints absolutely fantasticly. So much so, than when using a 2mm nozzle head, my prints are on par with a resin printer. Though I think I need to stop adding printers toy collection for awhile and just enjoy what I have as my home lab now has 8 printers. My Markforge Mark Two, FlashForge Creator 3 and Flashforge Creator Pro with updated Extruder and high temp nozzle from Flexion being my favorites. Though really all of my printers bring something to the table, especially when printing large or complex models that now only take hours to print, instead of days. This is over 5 years of collecting, trading, buying used, new, building a custom printer, being a beta tester, etc. Finally I can now say that I'm a 3d Printer guru
Today I had a problem with magnetic bed.It became waved.. And I found the problem. Looks like we need to remove magnet from the plate, remove protection side of 3m tape and attach the magnet to the glass. I did not find any information about that 🙈
I’ve just purchased this printer, all the same settings and I try and print something and it does the base layer perfect then just stops printing and gets clogged ? Any tips ?
How does it hold up against lower budget fdm printers like the creality ender 5? I currently have that one and it needs a LOT of occassional finetuning and fixes, it's honestly very frustrating. I'm looking for a printer that can just keep working basically.
Personal experience with Flashforge means they do just that. I hardly ever had a problem that wasn't solved with a nozzle change or an unclog. I mean, it is 3D printing so I will likely never be completely maintenance free, but the Flashforge ones are the best I've come across in that area yet.
I’m in the same place where you are rn, but m300 plus is like 1,000 usd more than the guider 2s. Probably zortrax is a more well-known brand than flashforge, but 2S has a higher max nozzle temp with a slightly smaller build volume. It just mainly depends on what temp, speed and volume you need since comments and reviews shows that flashforge is a good printer. Let me know what you decided and good luck
Thanks to Box.co.uk for sending me this printer!
Useful timestamps:
00:27 - Introduction
01:28 - Unboxing
05:19 - First Power On
09:50 - Filament Load
10:10 - Looking at the touchscreen
11:16 - Firmware Update
12:36 - Levelling the bed
14:47 - Installing the software
16:31 - Sending a print to the printer
18:36 - First Print
20:54 - 5 things I dislike about it
22:38 - 5 Things I like about it
24:02 - Final Summary
I use one of these at my local Library and love it.
I just found one of these units for 300.00 from a very knowledgeable guy that had it for 18 months and is in mint condition. I'm stoked as I've been wanting to buy one but didn't want to pay the full price for the quality of the unit I wanted. He had it in his workspace and had it working on a print job when I arrived. I'm going to build my table to place it on and go from there. Thanks for the great info on your review to help familiarize me with this unit!!
Great review, Thank you. I like the way it's built so strong with the huge steel rails and metal castings. Good rigidity and built to last.
Thanks, verry usefull video to start up my flashforge guider IIs v2
thank you for this review, it made me decide to buy one of these
I just bought my first 3D printer, the Flash Forge II Guider. Enjoyed the unpacking and set up video, thanks😎😎😎
Awesome! Thank you!
thank you for nice video , it was a great help to deside to buy the printer.
Glad to hear that :)
Thanks for the great review, I have in fact just ordered one of these machiness! Can you please tell me the name of the Ikea table you used as i would also like to order one of those? Many thanks
Awesome! It is the Lack table. I think they are currently about £6! :D
First, you can add a moveable print bed, second, you can step up your printing speed to 60 - 70mms without issue when printing in standard, third, I have never, ever used glue on my glider or any of my 3D printers for that matter, just up the print bed temp to 60c and no, warping or melting will not occur at this temperature, lastly, you can replace the fan in the back with a quieter one.
All great suggestions! Cheers.
@Maureen Brunner in fairness 40 should be more than enough. Double check your Z height and calibration. It might be that you need to be a touch lower.
@Maureen Brunner No problem, in fact, you can go as high as 80c and it will still be okay. Though really, your best option is to just buy Flashforge's filament, than you can print at 200c for the nozzle and 50c for the bed with perfect results
The biggest issue with Flashforge's printers are their inability to print most none branded filaments, yes, there are plenty of examples otherwise but why bother searching for one when Flashforge's plastic is already at the lower price range. I buy 1kg FFF PLA for less than 20 bucks a reel and ABS, PETG for around 24.
I also recently bought the new Creality CR-200B, an inexpensive printer at less than 500 buck, fully enclosed, open platform, that prints absolutely fantasticly. So much so, than when using a 2mm nozzle head, my prints are on par with a resin printer.
Though I think I need to stop adding printers toy collection for awhile and just enjoy what I have as my home lab now has 8 printers. My Markforge Mark Two, FlashForge Creator 3 and Flashforge Creator Pro with updated Extruder and high temp nozzle from Flexion being my favorites. Though really all of my printers bring something to the table, especially when printing large or complex models that now only take hours to print, instead of days. This is over 5 years of collecting, trading, buying used, new, building a custom printer, being a beta tester, etc. Finally I can now say that I'm a 3d Printer guru
Nice review . Didnt get through it all . What does the Touch Screen Button ( next to the touch screen ) do ? Is it an on off button ?
It's a home button. It takes you back to home screen just like the old iPhone home button. It doesn't turn off the printer.
does this one have a us plug outlet connector?
It's just a kettle lead so you can just use lead with what ever plug type you want.
Today I had a problem with magnetic bed.It became waved.. And I found the problem. Looks like we need to remove magnet from the plate, remove protection side of 3m tape and attach the magnet to the glass. I did not find any information about that 🙈
Good to know!
Great review - Thank you :) - Question: If I had a thousand(ish) pounds in my pocket to spend on a 3D Printer, which would you recommend I buy?
Depends a little on your goals but for me, the Prusa i3 Mk3s is simply awesome.
I love both my Flashforge Creator 3 Pro and Margeforge Onyx, you seriously cannot get any better with these two printers.
I’ve just purchased this printer, all the same settings and I try and print something and it does the base layer perfect then just stops printing and gets clogged ? Any tips ?
What is the button next to the touch screen for mime doesn't seem to do anything
It's a home button. It takes you back to home screen just like the old iPhone home button.
Is this really worth 900 dollars or is there I better option I am new but really interested
For a big print bed and for a beginner it's very good. But for ease of printing and consistent results I'd personally go Prusa i3 Mk3s every time.
How does it hold up against lower budget fdm printers like the creality ender 5? I currently have that one and it needs a LOT of occassional finetuning and fixes, it's honestly very frustrating. I'm looking for a printer that can just keep working basically.
Personal experience with Flashforge means they do just that. I hardly ever had a problem that wasn't solved with a nozzle change or an unclog. I mean, it is 3D printing so I will likely never be completely maintenance free, but the Flashforge ones are the best I've come across in that area yet.
@@ratemyfuneral Thanks so much for the fast reply! Appreciate it.
Hi, Nice review please guide me which 3d printer should I buy flashforge guider 2s or zortrax m300 plus for easy to use and low maintenance
If you have 2k in your pocket, go buy two flashforge creator pro 2's. You get a great IDEX printer.
I’m in the same place where you are rn, but m300 plus is like 1,000 usd more than the guider 2s. Probably zortrax is a more well-known brand than flashforge, but 2S has a higher max nozzle temp with a slightly smaller build volume. It just mainly depends on what temp, speed and volume you need since comments and reviews shows that flashforge is a good printer. Let me know what you decided and good luck
Hi, is this printer better than the creator pro 2? cant see any side by side reviews? not sure which one to buy
I can't say in all honesty as I've not used the Creator Pro 2.
whenever I use the homing feature on the printer, the nozzle head moves itself into the wall and makes a really loud noise. can anyone please help??
It might be that your edge detection sensors have an issue maybe?
You can change the speed for the bed and extruder
Oh right, i was not aware of this! Thanks.
@@ratemyfuneral it’s in the bottom right corner when you are about to send g code
And it goes really fast
The loud music is so annoying... why...
DO NOT UPDATE FIRMWARE. you will lose ht mode and for me will not hold extruder calibration nothing more than a desk weight now for me.
Oh... that doesn't sound good! Did you reach out to FF support?
Lol i got one of these for 300$ cuz it printed 0.5mm to the side Edit:it was not even used
Nice! That's the way to do it! :D
Would you be interesting I'm selling this?
"she is now unpacked and ready to go"... hmm... here around we say "undressed"...
Устаревшие драйвера, из за них идут волны на стенках детали.
for an 800$ printer the "auto level" is dog shit. 399$ anycubic vyper does it better.
Yeah, to be fair my Prusa's auto-leveling has spoilt me for anything else.