Monoprice MP i3 Mini 3D Printer - Teardown & Fixes
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Monoprice MP i3 mini uses an open material system, which means you are not limited in your choice of materials. Filament is supplied on open spools and not in proprietary cartridges or spools marked with NFC tags which generally cost 3 or 4 times that of standard materials.
All you have to do is perform a quick check to verify that the print bed is still leveled, in case it shifted during shipping, then load the included MicroSD card, load some filament, and start printing the preloaded model.
Nowhere else will you find a 3D printer ready to print out of the box at such a low price.
Features:
- Ready to Print out of the box
- E3D Style Hotend
- Easy to Maintain
- For PLA Filament only
- Compatible with CURA, host by Repitator, Simplify 3D
- 110-250V (Auto Switch) 50/60 Hz
Packaging Includes:
1x MP i3 3D Printer
1x Filament Holder
1x Sample Filament
1x USB Cable
1x 1GB microSD card with SD card adapter
1x Scraper
1x PTFE tube
3x Hex keys
2x Spare print bed mats
1x AC Power Cord (NEMA 5-15 to IEC 60320 C13)
1x Leveling card
1x User’s Manual
Full Specifications:
SKU: 130441
Leveling: Manual
Extruder Quantity: 1
Max Printing Speed: 70mm/s
Maximum Printable Area: 120 x 135 x 100 mm
Filament Diameter: 1.75 mm
Material Support: PLA
Case Material: Steel
Insulated Cover: No
Software: CURA, host by Repitator, Simplify 3D
Accuracy: X-0.012 mm, Y-0.012 mm, Z-0.004 mm
Platform: Aluminum platform, non-heated
Platform Holder: Steel Frame
LCD Display: English/Chinese
Rail Locking System: Steel Bolt Locking Frame
Layer Thickness: 100 - 400 microns
Gross Weight: 19.4 lbs (8.8 kg)
Package Dimensions: 17.2" x 14.7" x 12.5" (437 x 373 x 318 mm)
Power Supply (Included): 110-250V (Auto Switch) 50/60 Hz, 0.95/0.56A Standard IEC Cable
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My belt just popped off, been searching high and lows of how to fix it... wanna thank you for making this detailed video so I can see how the belt goes around the pulleys!
Thank you for finally clearing up the price issue in the video! Very glad you've announced this to the audience.
I like the way You give good, honest feedback on a product. This is better than a Promotion video. Thanks!
The heatsink makes that part of the printer the "cold end", and yes, it is intended to keep the filament cool. If it didn't, the filament goes soft too early, and builds up in the head.
Great videos Vlad on this printer. Very good analysis on the cause of the bed warp with that large zip tie in shipping.
Nice sequence of well presented and logical vids aimed at beginners. I bought the Wanhao version of this printer around 6 months ago and have been very pleased with it. I think that fan noise is pretty normal- mine sounds exactly the same so dont think its off balance. Perhaps just needs a spacer? I printed a slide on fan protector for mine which stopped me sticking fingers and tools into the blades. The build quality and output from this printer is excellent for the price- despite being limited in size. Main issue is bed adhesion and now I use spray adhesive. After 3 or 4 prints have to clean the bed- which is a real pain!!
VERY CLEVER tricks you're using. You must be quite a veteran handy man. THANX for posting.
Nice video Vlad.
Awesome video i just got this printer also
The warping of the bed plate can easily be fixed by buying a glass plate. You just clip it onto the aluminum bed, they’re very cheap around 15 bucks. You can also get very nice adhering and first layers with the glass.
Thanks!
This was really helpful.
I have never printed before.
I am an absolute begginer.
I bougbt this printer two months ago for $99 but I can not have until Christmas.
So in the meantime thank you for your videos and operating experience.
That's great! You'll love it. It's a good starter for sure, especially that it's ready to go out of the box. One thing you will definitely need to learn is how to use Cura, so maybe watch some tutorial videos while you're waiting for your printer. And if you want to make anyting from scratch use TinkerCad it's web based and pretty easy to use. If you need any help let me know. Enjoy the printer, it's a fun hobby indeed.
As for the fan, the bearings are on their way out. My wanhao I3 mini started doing the same thing after a few months. Purchased a second one and it was doing it immediately out of the box. Replaced the fans on both with something higher quality. Haven't had any issues since.
where did you get the replacement fans? any links? I have a wanhao i3mini too
I would try using glass to print on
I have an ender 3, but have kept it pretty busy. This doesnt seem like a bad second/first printer choice. And such a small footprint
It was probably sale because they discontinued this model. I also have bought one and still pretty happy with it so far)
I'm almost convinced to buy this printer !! Great video thanks for sharing!
You cannot always find it for $99, but you can find a bunch that are very close.
@@JosephLorentzen If you haven't bought one yet monoprice has open box printers for $89.99 I bought one last week and it should be here Tuesday!
@Just Vlad are you using cura for this printer? I may need some advice on the printhead settings when I get mine
@@ThreadRipper22 Got mine before Xmas, open boxed, just over $100.
@@JosephLorentzen Awesome!! Is it working good?
the extra headers are for a Peltier unit likely 5v or 12v and the extra fan header is also for the Peltier unit. they are thin and can create a heated bed for you. not very hot im sure but warm because you have an aluminum bed. that's the kinda mod to add.
Wow. For PLA only this printer seems much nicer than the MP Select Mini V2 that I got. Especially since mine's also PLA-only until I rewire the bed heater. Strange that the MP i3 Mini is sold out and/or invisible in the U.S.
This model is actually made by Wanhao. You can definitely find it being sold in the US by Micro Center as a PowerSpec i3 mini.
I have the original white one and that sucker is LOUD! And also I get mad layer lines with all prints. I have to print a piece to stabilize the rods on the inside. For some reason one of them is short. And I have to replace the build plate thermistor. It doesn't work so I can heat the build plate. A lot of work has to go into to get this working right just never had the time since I got my CR-10 and Ender 3.
Great info
lol at the dog chewing on the plant in the background...
Hi Vlad. im wondering if this printer can print multicolor in one object? If yes, pls show how. Tq
I have one of these and the belt that controls the bed position snapped. Any idea where I can get a replacement for it?
Thanks
I have a Monoprice Mini 3d printer that is dead, as in no power. I was in the middle of a print when it died, which of course ruined the print. I read articles on how the heated bed wiring caused problems. I checked the wires and everything looked good. I thought maybe the power supply died. I connected my backup power supply and still no power. I tried jumping the on-off switch and still no power. Is there a fuse inside that could go bad causing this issue? Any advise / information on how to get this printer back up and running would be appreciated. When this Monoprice Mini 3d printer was working, it worked really good.
Thank you.
It's because this an old model and a newer one is out for sale already. They are just trying to push what stock they have left.
After moving my printer, the print head crashes into the post when I try to level or print. Any suggestions?
Why do I keep seeing videos about this printer but can't find it ANYWHERE.
I like this printer but I can't find it here in the UK for that price 😒 . I bib like the video 👍
Would have been easier to add a thin glass plate to the top of the bed for leveling.
What do you do if it clogs?
What printer is this exactly, it is not a monoprice select min v1 or 2, the insides are completely different, there it no easy to remove back panel at all, no internal psu, and either the video is mirrored or everything is on the wrong side vs the monoprice ones, so what is it exactly??
There is a facility on the board to fit a wifi controller board. I used an esp8266 board, it powers up fine but the firmware needs to be changed on the motherboard. Not for the light hearted.
Also mine seems to get through thermistors. They fit in the hot end. If I was you I would get some spares now plus an extra heater capsule as the 24v heater is not off the shelf.
All available from Aliexpress.
Thanks for the info!
www.aliexpress.com/item/1PC-6x20mm-Ceramic-Cartridge-Heater-12V-30W-24V-40W-for-CNC-3D-Printer-Prusa-Mendel-Print/32816791895.html?spm=a2g0s.9042311.0.0.34c84c4d2PVMbU
100K ohm thermistors available locally, pretty standard, get a few with the 2 pin white 2.5 idc connector 1M long should be a direct replacement.
what are you using for CAD software.....especially for a beginner that may not want to initially invest much $?
What program slicer do you use?
Im looking for this one but cannot find it at this price range, in monoprice.com is sold out, anyone knows where to look?
This is such a great little printer, but the lack of heated bed drove me nuts. From what I've gathered, Wanhao planned to release a heater bed upgrade kit, but it never happened. If you look at the main board, there's a BED ADD header. An external mosfet & psu upgrade is required if you want to add a 24v bed, but if you add an AC-powered silicon heater & relay, you can use the stock PSU. Here's a diagram of the pinout for that BED ADD header: i.imgur.com/mZMiZ3B.jpg. Then you just need to enable the bed in Marlin & re-flash. I have a "base" version of Marlin 1.1.9 setup for the Wanhao i3 Duplicator mini & rebrands if you ever want to attempt the mod: github.com/thisiskeithb/Marlin/tree/1.1.9-Wanhao-Duplicator-i3-Mini
Great Videos - Want to get one to make jewellery!
Look into an SLA type printer.
Idle check of ebay in UK the next model up to this is being sold for £15.11 ($25) including shipping - so thought worth a purchase.... but being so cheap waiting to see if its a scam...... if not YAY ! Seller seems to have a few of them apparently new not second hand.
A few ads like this have appeared on Ebay over the last week or so- they disappear after a few days so are either scams or listed in error. Depending which version you go for they range £160 to £240 but I think tbey are all identical (the i3 ones).
Hi I bought this printer can you send me the file to print the plastic for the table springs
www.thingiverse.com/thing:3056318
would this printer be able to do rims for a 1:25 scale model car?
Yes
@@helmer5667 ty
Cool idea!
Can you make a 1/87 scale model. I’m interested in buying one but I will be using for 1/87 scale models
Look into SLA 3d printers.
Just Vlad yes sir thank you for the information I appreciate it
13:59 you unplugged it from the mains...right?
Yes, it was unplugged. Thats usually the rule of thumb for me before i take anything apart.
@@JustVlads *usually*
This would be great to make cheap toys for children.
This printer is has better motors than my Monoprice Select Mini V2 wtf monoprice also has better internal componets
No it doesnt
@@berencam Yes the Monoprice Select Mini v2's z stepper motor is a circular Chinese piece of crap and the the whole z axis is a lot worst than this printer.
Yeah it's a circular one. But it is just as accurate as the square one.
its not even a $100 dollars anymore :(
Stop saying 'Guys' every other word
Got the Cocoon version for Christmas, what a piece of shit. Wasted so much time on failures, wasted 3 1kg rolls of filament wire
A burning out, extremely disappointing entry in to 3D printing. Manufacture tried to help but lost interest. Waste of money and timo😡😡👎👎
Please stop saying $100 in the video description. The printer can no longer be purchased for that price.
Just got an open box for $86