I just ordered my first printer, Anycubic Phoeon M5s Pro. I would not purchase a printer like this, but your video is really fun. As a retired instructor/lecturer, I have to praise your delivery. Your speaking is clear, totally free of ums and ers, and crystal clear explanation. Great job!
The problem with something cheap like this is it'll turn off "first time" hobbyists - even those on a tight budget. It's like people interested in vinyl records buying a super cheap record player and then saying "is that all it is?" and feeling frustrated. Your advice to looking at 2nd hand printers is spot on.. there's always a cost of entry - and these days 3D printers have become really inexpensive (even good ones). Love your videos - always very informative and entertaining - thanks!
Exactly, especially when you're looking at an entry point device, it needs to be something that osn't going to act as a deterrant to people testing the water. Thanks for the feedback, glad you like my videos. Happy printing!
At this point most of the world is familiar with the Bambu labs printers and that they offer some of the best quality printing on the market, if someone looking to get into printing thinks this represents the current state of 3D printing they'd have to be completely ignoring the 3D Printing scene. Think your music comparison isn't the best because it's not like record players have a universally recognized brand like prusa or Bambu that gets talked about everywhere online.
Thank you for putting this review out, I ordered it a few months ago as you stated to break into 3D printing as it was affordable! I am happy with the lil thing, I've had to relevel the bed a few times, but as a "newbie" it's an awesome lil printer(to me) that's been serving me well as I am walking down this awesome path!
Given the level of optimization they did on that web site, I wouldn't assume the pre-sliced models are well tuned either. It might be an interesting experiment to see how much better an experienced user could make it.
The filament is supplied loose and the spool holder is too small for it to stay on securely. Loose filament tends to tangle during prrinting, or if it folds in a certain way, the resistance can cause it to actually tighten up on the spool holder. Either way, I've never been a fan of starter kits coming with loose filament.
@@rentaspoon219 Huh. Is Bambu not offering their anniversary offers to the UK? Or are you looking at the combo with the AMS? Well, I could imagine Brexit making life more difficult for companies like Bambu and wanting to punish UK buyers for that ;-) Joking!!! I'm pretty sure also people in the UK get the A1 mini at less than £200.
The fact that you actually got something that they call an elephant that even resembles an elephant for 50 Quid is amazing. BTW - what's that USB port suppose to be for (or did I miss that)?
Haha I was surprised but I was definitely hoping for better. As I said, it's definitely possible to get better quality out of these but not without putting in the time and effort that a low end beginner is going to be unlikely to do. Ah the USB port I did mean to cover in the video but I forgot. In the user guide it actually says it's only intended for updating the firmware. Technically you can print through it but that can cause further problems.
I've seen the term "TF" or "transflash card" used on even modern 3d printers and motherboards, I think it's a Chinese thing, possibly to avoid the "MicroSD" trademark?
The terms "microSD" and "TF (TransFlash)" are often used interchangeably, but there are some distinctions worth noting. MicroSD MicroSD stands for "micro Secure Digital." It is a type of removable flash memory card used mainly in mobile phones, tablets, and other portable devices. Development: The microSD card was developed by the SD Card Association (SDA) to provide expandable storage for small devices. Capacity: MicroSD cards come in various storage capacities, ranging from a few megabytes to several terabytes, with different speed classes and performance ratings. TF (TransFlash) TransFlash (TF) is the original name for the microSD card. It was introduced by SanDisk in 2004. Renaming: Shortly after its introduction, TransFlash was renamed microSD when it was adopted by the SD Card Association as the industry standard. Usage: Although "TransFlash" is an older term, it is technically correct to refer to microSD cards as such, though it is less common in modern usage. Modern Usage Correct Term: The correct and most widely accepted term for these cards today is microSD. This is the term recognized by manufacturers, consumers, and the SD Card Association. Interchangeability: While "TF" can still refer to the same type of card, it is largely considered outdated terminology. Conclusion For modern usage, microSD is the correct and most widely recognized term for this form factor of memory cards. Created by ChatGPT
How can you overlook that USB port and make no attempt to talk to the printer through it? If that rig is using the usual shareware found in the cheapest printers you have the key to all the settings.
To be honest that was a genuine mistake, I had meant to cover the USB port and cable in the video. However, as I say in the video, the point of this was to test how it would perform for the uninitiated, someone with o 3D printing experience or knowledge. Printing ove USB doesn't solve any problems intrinsically, if anything it can add further complications, so someone who's strruggling with what they were hoping to be plug and play isn't going to then be making fine settings tweaks like that. As I say in the video, it is technically possible to get these things to print better, but tinkerers aren't the main target audience for these machines.
IKR! Thats why I kinda want one! Imagine this: your friend starts talking about how they really need a specific tool (a paper clip), you could just whip this out from your bag, plug it in, and have a small print within the next 30 mins to a hour
I wasn't mocking, but that's how it's spelled. I've not seen a member of their company pronnouncing it so I read it how it's written. I think it comes down to the whole GIF / JIF thing. I'm very much in the boat that it should be pronounced GIF, with a hard G, as it literally means Graphics Interchange Format, but the inventor then later publically annoinced it's pronounced with a soft G (JIF).
I just ordered my first printer, Anycubic Phoeon M5s Pro. I would not purchase a printer like this, but your video is really fun. As a retired instructor/lecturer, I have to praise your delivery. Your speaking is clear, totally free of ums and ers, and crystal clear explanation. Great job!
The problem with something cheap like this is it'll turn off "first time" hobbyists - even those on a tight budget. It's like people interested in vinyl records buying a super cheap record player and then saying "is that all it is?" and feeling frustrated. Your advice to looking at 2nd hand printers is spot on.. there's always a cost of entry - and these days 3D printers have become really inexpensive (even good ones). Love your videos - always very informative and entertaining - thanks!
Exactly, especially when you're looking at an entry point device, it needs to be something that osn't going to act as a deterrant to people testing the water. Thanks for the feedback, glad you like my videos. Happy printing!
At this point most of the world is familiar with the Bambu labs printers and that they offer some of the best quality printing on the market, if someone looking to get into printing thinks this represents the current state of 3D printing they'd have to be completely ignoring the 3D Printing scene. Think your music comparison isn't the best because it's not like record players have a universally recognized brand like prusa or Bambu that gets talked about everywhere online.
For who is wondering, he blinked 4 times in this whole video.
That you could see. I'm super human and blink so fast it's almost never captured by 30fps video ;)
😂
Thank you for putting this review out, I ordered it a few months ago as you stated to break into 3D printing as it was affordable! I am happy with the lil thing, I've had to relevel the bed a few times, but as a "newbie" it's an awesome lil printer(to me) that's been serving me well as I am walking down this awesome path!
Given the level of optimization they did on that web site, I wouldn't assume the pre-sliced models are well tuned either.
It might be an interesting experiment to see how much better an experienced user could make it.
Definitely something I'll be covering in a future video
14:15 the filament is looped under itself, that's why it got tangled while printing ;)
The filament is supplied loose and the spool holder is too small for it to stay on securely.
Loose filament tends to tangle during prrinting, or if it folds in a certain way, the resistance can cause it to actually tighten up on the spool holder.
Either way, I've never been a fan of starter kits coming with loose filament.
With an A1 Mini going for $199 (for now), don't throw away $50 on this thing. Even at $50, that's way more than it's worth.
It's still £299 in the UK, it's a shame we don't have microcentres here, regardless you are correct. Don't spend money on this.
@@rentaspoon219 Huh. Is Bambu not offering their anniversary offers to the UK? Or are you looking at the combo with the AMS? Well, I could imagine Brexit making life more difficult for companies like Bambu and wanting to punish UK buyers for that ;-) Joking!!! I'm pretty sure also people in the UK get the A1 mini at less than £200.
The fact that you actually got something that they call an elephant that even resembles an elephant for 50 Quid is amazing. BTW - what's that USB port suppose to be for (or did I miss that)?
Haha I was surprised but I was definitely hoping for better. As I said, it's definitely possible to get better quality out of these but not without putting in the time and effort that a low end beginner is going to be unlikely to do.
Ah the USB port I did mean to cover in the video but I forgot. In the user guide it actually says it's only intended for updating the firmware. Technically you can print through it but that can cause further problems.
I've seen the term "TF" or "transflash card" used on even modern 3d printers and motherboards, I think it's a Chinese thing, possibly to avoid the "MicroSD" trademark?
Can it actually use a slicer? What would have its profile? Kinda curious what a benchy without a raft would look like
The terms "microSD" and "TF (TransFlash)" are often used interchangeably, but there are some distinctions worth noting.
MicroSD
MicroSD stands for "micro Secure Digital." It is a type of removable flash memory card used mainly in mobile phones, tablets, and other portable devices.
Development: The microSD card was developed by the SD Card Association (SDA) to provide expandable storage for small devices.
Capacity: MicroSD cards come in various storage capacities, ranging from a few megabytes to several terabytes, with different speed classes and performance ratings.
TF (TransFlash)
TransFlash (TF) is the original name for the microSD card. It was introduced by SanDisk in 2004.
Renaming: Shortly after its introduction, TransFlash was renamed microSD when it was adopted by the SD Card Association as the industry standard.
Usage: Although "TransFlash" is an older term, it is technically correct to refer to microSD cards as such, though it is less common in modern usage.
Modern Usage
Correct Term: The correct and most widely accepted term for these cards today is microSD. This is the term recognized by manufacturers, consumers, and the SD Card Association.
Interchangeability: While "TF" can still refer to the same type of card, it is largely considered outdated terminology.
Conclusion
For modern usage, microSD is the correct and most widely recognized term for this form factor of memory cards.
Created by ChatGPT
The perforated bed is an idea from original 3d printers, you are meant to use a raft rather than printing directly
How can you overlook that USB port and make no attempt to talk to the printer through it? If that rig is using the usual shareware found in the cheapest printers you have the key to all the settings.
To be honest that was a genuine mistake, I had meant to cover the USB port and cable in the video.
However, as I say in the video, the point of this was to test how it would perform for the uninitiated, someone with o 3D printing experience or knowledge. Printing ove USB doesn't solve any problems intrinsically, if anything it can add further complications, so someone who's strruggling with what they were hoping to be plug and play isn't going to then be making fine settings tweaks like that.
As I say in the video, it is technically possible to get these things to print better, but tinkerers aren't the main target audience for these machines.
how long did it take to print the test print?
It's so tiny and cute!
That’s what she said 😂
IKR! Thats why I kinda want one! Imagine this:
your friend starts talking about how they really need a specific tool (a paper clip), you could just whip this out from your bag, plug it in, and have a small print within the next 30 mins to a hour
@@andrewwhite1576 But she told me it wasn't the size that matters 😭
Is not that bad at all
o ohhh Design prototype test will be hunting you down for publishing this video watch yourself...lol
How do you mean?
Each time you called them "Easy Threed", I cringe a bit. Felt like you were mocking their typo or poor grammar.
I wasn't mocking, but that's how it's spelled. I've not seen a member of their company pronnouncing it so I read it how it's written. I think it comes down to the whole GIF / JIF thing.
I'm very much in the boat that it should be pronounced GIF, with a hard G, as it literally means Graphics Interchange Format, but the inventor then later publically annoinced it's pronounced with a soft G (JIF).
First print always benchy. Youve anger the gods and shall always have layer shifts amd under extrusions
Oh print who art in slicer, Benchy be thy name, please forgive me for I have sinned.
Yawn, 5 other channels already done this to death