One tip I can give regarding 3D printing TPU - make sure it's dry when printing it. TPU is hygroscopic, meaning it soaks up moisture from the air, which results in sub-standard prints because it turns to steam in the nozzle, creating tiny bubbles in the final print, you can hear tiny popping sounds from the nozzle when wet TPU is printing. I bought a cheap food dehydrator to dry my filaments, and sealable tubs to store them in, which I put silica gel beads in to keep them dry in storage.
This couldn't have come at a better time. I've been contemplating a 3D printer for some time but as an older person I been put off by how complex some printers can be and also the software to create the profiles of the items to be printed. This looks like a perfect printer for me in both simplicity and size. Hopefully the next video will explain in simple enough terms what I'll need to know to produce items.
i 100% agree with the printer size. Smaller is better. Unless you're printing giant swords, helmets and pieces of armor for some cosplay stuff, go with the smaller build plates. It takes up so much less room. You might not think it matters but it does!
Don't skimp on automatic bed leveling, it significantly increases chances of having the first layer stick correctly. PS bed leveling should be done on a hot bed as it tends to warp slightly when heated.
Never thought I’d get in to 3d printing but earlier this got a Ender3 pro off eBay , then upgraded the crap out of it , wouldn’t be without it now , it’s fire & forget , design parts that were only in my mind , for me it’s absolutely essential bit of kit now
This cost less than the upgrades I needed for my Ender 3 PRO. Not a fan of printers that need a lot of messing about with to print well... Happy flying
I'm pretty happy with my original ender3. After a decade a stepper driver fried. I ordered an SKR Mini E3 v3, and cant wait to see what the cheap upgrade does. You can add Klipper + BLTouch to an ender3 for under 100 bucks.
I picked up my first printer on Black Friday. Neptune 4. I haven't stopped printing since day 1 hah. Growing pains and a learning curve for sure. A great piece of tech to have though. There are probably over 30 guys at our rc field with printers. Heard them all talk about bed leveling and their adventures with it. Im very glad I paid a bit more for autoleveling and klipper installed. I do manual level before using auto. I want a larger one already. Wish I would have got at least a plus size model. I did swap out immediately to a different slicer that came stock with the unit. The cura version was dated and branded. Im learning orca instead.
A 3d printer is one of those things that, once you've had one a while, you wonder how you managed without one! There is a lot of fun and satisfaction about designing and printing a part you need, whatever it is for... Happy flying
Just ordered an Ender 3 V3 SE some days ago. It's only 16 pounds more. Automatic bed leveling and Z-Offset. I wish this thing had been around when i started with 3D printing.
Thanks for the heads up on this machine- i have been umming and ahhhing for months, and when I went on Amazon for a looksee- IT'S NOW JUST £119.99 so get in there quick if you want one- I have.
Hi Lee, Great video and review of the Malyan M-200. I have wanted a 3D printer for years. But every video that I have seen, after they get the printer ready. They start updating parts. I just want to set it up and forget about it. Thanks for showing how easy it is to balance the bed. Thanks for the video and information about this printer. P.S I just figured I would purchase this from Amazon and they are out of stock. Dang Black Friday.
I just got one as a gift about a week ago. Then I went out and bought a second one a couple days ago. It's going to be useful for all my dozen hobbies. The gift is an Ender3 V2 Neo. The one that I brought IA an Ender3 V3 SE. I use Cura. I draw in Fusion360.
Hi Lee - thanks so much for this. I'm at the point in the hobby where I think I need one of these. I'm just wondering about TPU printing. Drone bits tend to take a battering and need a but of flex... or maybe your fancy PLA would be fine - does that flex at all? Thanks for your help.
In high school say 2016-2017 we have a cheapo budget 3d printer that looks almost exactly like this it was probably about $150 maybe even less it worked okay but not perfect I would rate the print quality 6/10 at the time the best printer our school had was a makerbot which I would rate a 8.5/10 maybe even a 9/10 in print quality
Good Day from Canada!...... I like to purchase some filament for my new Malvan M200....Filaments in Amazon mention PLA Printer Filament, Dimensional Accuracy +/-0.03mm, 1.75mm, 1kg, but most do not mention FDM...Please help....
One tip I can give regarding 3D printing TPU - make sure it's dry when printing it.
TPU is hygroscopic, meaning it soaks up moisture from the air, which results in sub-standard prints because it turns to steam in the nozzle, creating tiny bubbles in the final print, you can hear tiny popping sounds from the nozzle when wet TPU is printing.
I bought a cheap food dehydrator to dry my filaments, and sealable tubs to store them in, which I put silica gel beads in to keep them dry in storage.
This couldn't have come at a better time. I've been contemplating a 3D printer for some time but as an older person I been put off by how complex some printers can be and also the software to create the profiles of the items to be printed. This looks like a perfect printer for me in both simplicity and size. Hopefully the next video will explain in simple enough terms what I'll need to know to produce items.
i 100% agree with the printer size. Smaller is better.
Unless you're printing giant swords, helmets and pieces of armor for some cosplay stuff, go with the smaller build plates. It takes up so much less room. You might not think it matters but it does!
Thanks a bunch for all the info, Lee! 😊
Stay safe there with your family! 🖖😊
And happy holidays!
Don't skimp on automatic bed leveling, it significantly increases chances of having the first layer stick correctly.
PS bed leveling should be done on a hot bed as it tends to warp slightly when heated.
Never thought I’d get in to 3d printing but earlier this got a Ender3 pro off eBay , then upgraded the crap out of it , wouldn’t be without it now , it’s fire & forget , design parts that were only in my mind , for me it’s absolutely essential bit of kit now
This cost less than the upgrades I needed for my Ender 3 PRO. Not a fan of printers that need a lot of messing about with to print well... Happy flying
I'm pretty happy with my original ender3. After a decade a stepper driver fried. I ordered an SKR Mini E3 v3, and cant wait to see what the cheap upgrade does. You can add Klipper + BLTouch to an ender3 for under 100 bucks.
I picked up my first printer on Black Friday. Neptune 4. I haven't stopped printing since day 1 hah. Growing pains and a learning curve for sure. A great piece of tech to have though. There are probably over 30 guys at our rc field with printers. Heard them all talk about bed leveling and their adventures with it.
Im very glad I paid a bit more for autoleveling and klipper installed. I do manual level before using auto.
I want a larger one already. Wish I would have got at least a plus size model. I did swap out immediately to a different slicer that came stock with the unit. The cura version was dated and branded. Im learning orca instead.
A 3d printer is one of those things that, once you've had one a while, you wonder how you managed without one! There is a lot of fun and satisfaction about designing and printing a part you need, whatever it is for... Happy flying
Just ordered an Ender 3 V3 SE some days ago. It's only 16 pounds more. Automatic bed leveling and Z-Offset. I wish this thing had been around when i started with 3D printing.
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Thanks for the heads up on this machine- i have been umming and ahhhing for months, and when I went on Amazon for a looksee- IT'S NOW JUST £119.99 so get in there quick if you want one- I have.
I got one too. It’s really nice and good enough for standard printing.
Hi Lee, Great video and review of the Malyan M-200. I have wanted a 3D printer for years. But every video that I have seen, after they get the printer ready. They start updating parts. I just want to set it up and forget about it. Thanks for showing how easy it is to balance the bed. Thanks for the video and information about this printer. P.S I just figured I would purchase this from Amazon and they are out of stock. Dang Black Friday.
Excellent idea!!!
I just got one as a gift about a week ago. Then I went out and bought a second one a couple days ago. It's going to be useful for all my dozen hobbies. The gift is an Ender3 V2 Neo. The one that I brought IA an Ender3 V3 SE. I use Cura. I draw in Fusion360.
Once you start 3D printing, you'll wonder how you managed without one! Best of luck
Hi Lee - thanks so much for this. I'm at the point in the hobby where I think I need one of these.
I'm just wondering about TPU printing. Drone bits tend to take a battering and need a but of flex... or maybe your fancy PLA would be fine - does that flex at all?
Thanks for your help.
See my video on filaments. I use PETg or tough PLA for most stuff here... Happy flying
@@Painless360 unbelievably quick reply! I'll check out your video. Thanks again for SO much help in this fascinating and bewildering hobby!
Hello, would you be able to print 1/100 scale (15mm) wargaming vechiles on this without them being too messy and having a clean look?
FDM printers like this lack the detail for small figures. Resin printers are much better for super fine detail... Happy flying
In high school say 2016-2017 we have a cheapo budget 3d printer that looks almost exactly like this it was probably about $150 maybe even less it worked okay but not perfect I would rate the print quality 6/10 at the time the best printer our school had was a makerbot which I would rate a 8.5/10 maybe even a 9/10 in print quality
This is a lot better tha than that one from back in the day. Happy flying
What program do I use to design my own parts? Thanks
There are a few common ones to choose from. I like Sketchup here. See my tutorials on how to design parts using it... Happy flying
Good Day from Canada!...... I like to purchase some filament for my new Malvan M200....Filaments
in Amazon mention PLA Printer Filament, Dimensional Accuracy +/-0.03mm, 1.75mm, 1kg,
but most do not mention FDM...Please help....
That sounds good like the right stuff. I use filamentive here.. Happy flying
Biggest question is, does it print TPU? If not then it’s practically useless for FPV.
Bowden printers like this can, but need a little tlc. I've never used TPU for the hobby so it isn't essential IMHO... Happy flying
How does this compared to the A1 mini?
I've not used that. Happy printing