IDEX 3d Printer Review | Flashforge Creator Pro 2
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 6 มิ.ย. 2024
- By tightly integrating the Creator Pro 2 Dual Material 3d Printer with the Flashprint slicer Flashforge has significantly simplified the independent dual extruder (IDEX) technology. Most people, after watching a couple of videos and reviewing the complete user manual available on the sdcard will be able to start printing right away. Flashforge has built an excellent IDEX calibration wizard right into the printer's firmware, and the Flashprint slicer simplifies multiple color printing.
Flashforge provided the Creator Pro 2 3d printer at no cost to me for this review.
Topic in the Video Include:
00:00 Introduction
03:21 Creator Pro 2 Specifications
09:23 Creator Pro 2 Setup and Calibration
15:05 Flashprint Slicer
22:58 Creator Pro 2 Print Quality
25:25 Creator Pro 2 Pros and Cons
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I am a power user. I like to tinker. But the simplicity of this printer is great. It did print straight out of the box. The beginner printer is going to go away in favor of this one. No more replacing springs, hot ends, tramming and hoping your printer works good for a few weeks. I bought it on Black Friday. There is no way to go wrong with it. Thanks for the video.
A man that reads manuals, I am soooo impressed. Information is always a valuable tool!
Seriously. Thank you again! I bought one of these for my home business. It is literally saving my bacon right now. The thing just...works!
Thanks for sharing. I worked with several projects in USAF that used VAXs. When lived & volunteered with schools in Nashua I “played” with PDP 8 & 11, APPLE IIs ,MACs recently learned about Raspberry Pi and at Make Nashville played with multiple 3D printers. Currently researching 3D printers for my use at home to create models for my Model Railroading, Amateur Radio, Drones hobbies. I subscribed to your channel !
hey Irv! glad to see you're healthy and doing well! thanks for sharing your insight, as usual i came away less ignorant and am better off for it. hey is there any chance you might, if you havent already, do a video about MainsailOS/klipper? (not the octoprint version but the native one)
Flashforge is a beginner printer company. It was my first printer. Like he said it’s a toaster. Flash print was my first slicer and I loved it. It has adjustable supports etc
Great review of the FFCP2, what replacement nozzles does it use, MK10 M7? Hopefully they are not proprietary.
R&D. Just ordered mine. I use an S5 and 3L at work. Looking to put this on my desk so I don’t have to wait. Also own a modded ender 3. Tpu dreams...
Sitting in front of my Pro2 , great machine, having only one issue with FlashCloud ( I cant find the registration code... ) not in the manual or as recommended in the easy (very good) touch screen. This is my first printer, only managed to print the test prints from the SD card... anyway good review DrVax. I agree with all your comments, I just need more time to play (or workout how to download files) Jon T, England
Fabulous
can you show us how to use dissolvable supports in this software
I really like your watch. What kind is it?
Very useful info. Question:
Does the force of removing prints cause the bed to become unlevel?
I did not have a problem with that. My printer also came with 1 replacement print bed sheet and you can purchase additional sheets.
how do i setup the slicer using cura for using a soluable supports with dual print heads
Hey Doc lol I am a gunsmith and I was looking at getting into Printing. I wanted to try and print mags and furniture so I didn’t have to buy any parts anymore. The price is just ridiculous for basic things. Would recommend this printer for that reason?
What slicer is this? Flashforge has a few on their website but I’m not sure which one allows multi color
Hello Dr Vax, how are you? I'm just bought a anet et4+, i already order the new Stepper Driver Motherboard with TMC2208 for anet et4+. May i know is it necessary to add the TL smoother for the stepper motor? i hope Dr Vax can help me solve the problem because i email to anet but there don't reply my message.thank you 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
Did you test it with abs and nylon?
Great review Ivr I am thinking of getting an Idex printer and this looks like a good contender
What kind of filament is durable and stiff
Biggest problem is the Flashprint slicer software. I can use Cura, but it doesn't like it. Also, for the price WiFi would be nice. Totally agree on the build quality. Oh, clearing a blocked nozzle can be quite a mission. Most printer reels do not fit the holders. it's a pain.
Will it work on a windows 10?
Great timing. I have been looking at this brand to start phasing out my Creality printers. Very disappointed in the low quality from Creality, but not surprised. Really hoping the Flashforge are much better on maintenance and reliability!
Creality printers are a decent base to start with but I have found they all need work and at least a few tweaks for them to be on par with more expensive printers. The IDEX technology once you get it right will be much better than the older version of this printer.
@@MrBassard Yea I agree. Creality isn't "bad" but cheaper build quality. I am just done with the constant repair. I have (two 3 v2's and two 5 pros) and they are always broken. I am looking forward to buying this machine at some point, if it really is reliable.
Ditto. I like tinkering but with 3D printers I find it annoying because there are dozens of key variables and testing and adjusting them can be an incredibly lengthy process. I want to make objects, not printers.
@@dingdingdingdiiiiing exactly!
Using a Gluestick solves the print removal.
Software looks very similar to ideamaker
2x
wrong regular spools wont fit on these spools need to print and make new ones and this machine is loud and shakes violently but print quality is pretty good not open sourced and the slicer is trash .. not to mention with the price no wifi dont waste ur money the customer support is garbage.. no way to reach them they want endless video and give no actual advise on how to trouble shot i cant stand people how shiel for bad products for personal gain u lost a sub on this one