I can't stress enough to beginners: Spend a bit more money to buy a printer with all of the "upgrades" that you're going to add anyway to a "starter" printer. My first two printers needed a LOT of upgrades, and considering the time and expense, I'd have been better off spending another $100 for each of those printers to get the upgraded versions with bed leveling sensors, filament sensors, direct drive extruders... secondary, but might be important to many, get a printer with a decent hot end assembly (this means a heatbreak enabling hotter temperatures). V-rails or rods? Dual z-axis or single? Decide these things BEFORE you choose a base printer; for example, upgrading to a dual-Z from a single-Z is not a straightforward upgrade (wasn't on my Ender 3 Pro, binding like crazy). Lastly, Klipper or Marlin? Regardless of what side you land on that one, I'd say it's easier - and safer - to start with Marlin. Klipper adds a layer of complexity that demands experience when dealing with issues. Get that experience first, then dip your feet into the world of Klipper.

"I know this has been a long video" made me laugh. Some videos on KZfaq are hours long. This was the perfect length making sure to hit on the important info. My first 3d printer is in the mail and I cant wait. Thank you for the info, tips and tricks!

Great video. Thanks. When a video is presented as well as this, you dont even notice it has been going for 30mins. Great info for a newcomer and brilliantly presented. Well done.

Probably the most comprehensive and best video I've watched so far, for somebody who has not yet ordered anything other than a printer.

Goodness, I can't thank you enough for this video! I've been watching so many videos and had an idea of most of the things mention. But, you went into the detail and reasons that I wanted and needed. BTW, I'm a 70 yo woman and beyond anxious to get my first printer. But, I want to be educated thoroughly so I can jump right in when the printer arrives and I'll be off and running. I have SO many things that I want to design and print, including repairs. I'm learning Onshape and having a blast learning it, although I did have a good bit of experience with Sketch-Up a number of years ago, so it makes a lot of sense. I've already created a bunch of parts for my bird feeder that finally succumbed to the last bear attack, so I now have replacement parts ready to print to repair it. This is going to be so very exciting! So, thank you again. You've earned another subscriber!

I'm excited to begin the 3D printing .. I order the printer already and just trying to make sure I have the basic ideas before I even begin. So your video helps me a lot ! thank you a thousand times ✌🏼

Thank you so much I was so confused and frustred trying to learn this really helped me understand 3d pritning at least works!

This was an amazing, no fluff, guide. Just what I need. Thanks!

Very informative video. Was seriously thinking about getting into 3D printing and wanted to educate myself prior to making any purchase. This was very helpful. I now have a better idea of what to buy and what is involved.

This was the best tutorial. Thank you.

what a great video. I've been on the fence about getting one for a while and, with some of the custom one off stuff I've had to buy for projects that a 3d printed piece would've done the job, I could've bought several printers.

This video was PERFECT! Thank you so much!

Great video. I'm debating on getting into this for some ideas for my small business. I subscribed and didn't even realize the time was going long because it was well explained info. Thanks

Thank you so much for the run down!

Wow man, what an awesome video, great for a newbie like me. Thanks for taking the time to create and share!

Subscribed! I just got one...and am geared to learn first and then do...this vid helped, thanks

Awesome Tutorial many thanks for posting 😊

Excellent video so well done, thank you!

Oh wow, had no idea this literally came out today! Thank so much for this video - I've had my first 3D printer for about a month now, and I've had a couple of successful prints, but I'm still learning what settings can remedy the errors I sometimes (okay maybe more than sometimes) run into, and this was so so helpful! I particularly found your explanation of layer height useful :) Thank you again!

Really good video man. Smart, clear speaking, task and purpose informative!

Great video for me to understand the basics

Thank you for such a helpful and informative video

Great video! Learned a lot.

This is a very good overview of 3D printers in general. A couple of points for clarification are needed based on what was mentioned though: The Gantry controls the X and Z axis, not the “X and Y” axis. The longer printer you demonstrated with has a Type “B” USB connector and not a “Type A” connector. Beyond those items everything else was very well covered and should help any newbie understand most of what they need to know to make their first purchase. For a follow on video, you may want to consider discussing the types of printers on the market like Core XY, bed-slinger, or the types that have round vs square/rectangle beds and the types of bed materials, which is a major factor in the output of most all prints.

Thanks bro very informative much appreciated

Very helpful.... Thanx a bunch buddy.

I;ve been printing now for 5+ years, mostly design my own stuff, robotics mostly, but thought I would watch this video. Excellent info for the newer maker, maybe even the intermediate. What is really time consuming is building a printer, a.k.a the VORON. Wow. But the learning process is incredible. Cheers and awesome work on the video. I do watch you and have watched you, especially when I was learning.

Very helpful information. I've considered one of these for awhile.

Thx, this video helps a lot in my research. I don't wanna do anything manually. No turning knobs, tightening belts or tweaking such and such. Full automation. Hopefully that printer is out there.

Great video. Thank you

I want to mention here, this video is very helpful for me, because it helps me to be properly directed in my specific objective to design and cast up to 8 inch ABS housing for printed circuit board devices. Which models are the best to cast small 8×4×2 boxes?

Nice beginners guide. I learned a lot. Will be considering the longer LK5 Pro

Well-Done; Perhaps placing guide-holes in the slices/laminations ; cutting them out of panels using a CNC machine ; & just bonding/gluing them together might be less effort/resources sometime.

Great video! Thanks. I stopped it often to take notes. Can't wait to set up my printer :)

Nice summary.

I ordered a Longer LK5 Pro 3D based on this video. Found a screw bushing that fell out and was missing one of the bolts. Emailed support - no response after 24 hours. Went to hardware store to see if they had anything, but bolt is too small. Initiated return process. Will try a different model. Disappointing for my first 3D printer.

I'm a complete noob to 3D printing. I won a Flashforge Adventurer 5M this week and am trying to figure everything out. This video was extremely helpful!

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Thanks

awesome video, thank you. been looking at all brands and I think I like this the best. Can you tell me the difference between the LGTLK4Pro and the LK4X?

Very informative video, but I wish someone would also include the type of computer you need to operate a 3D printer.

thanks

Great video. Got a gist of 3D printing. Can you please suggest some of the groups where anyone can get help for troubleshooting including yours.

Did you ever make that filament video? I'd love to see it.

I started 3D printing two years ago I went with the Ender 3 I have upgraded all my machines according to my printing needs and I liked that concept of taking a basic printer and making it what I need to get the job done if I had bought already together printers with all the upgrades I have added to my machines I would not have learned as much as I have with my printers the thing I love about 3D printing there are printers for just about everyone so I think cost is really irrelevant it's more about what your needs are and for me for the creality Ender 3 met my needs it has the biggest community it's the most popular printer out there and its parts are relatively cheap and easy to install but what I love about the hobby is there really is no bad choices as to what you want whether it's a bamboo Labs or the printers you were showcasing or Ender 3

I'm at the very start of researching 3D printing. One of my interests is taking a photo image and printing an action figure like print. Can you point me in the right direction on how to take a photo using what software to turn it into a 3D model to then send to the 3D printer. Any help you can give is appreciated

What would be a good filament to use for custom figures? Like accessories, head sculpts, hard outfit pieces, etc. Basically looking for durability.

Great video, very informative. I want to print prototype electrical components. Some of these have to operate at 180 -200 celsius and have a UL94 V0 rating. Is there a preferred option of printer to produce these parts? I think I will need to use a PET material. Would you be able to comment on this? Many thanks.

goovideo sir, u help me alot, thx

I have invented a small tool which requires a simple handle. What is the most economical way to do this please? The best printer for turning out handles? And the best filament to use for making a tool handle?

Im getting started with 3d printer, its very helpful this video, but am i crazy to just go for a neptune 3max as a first printer ? I want to do some big projects 😅

Hi your guide is very useful, yet i do have a question. Can you, like in air curing resin, use additives like metal or mica powders in this resin aswel?

Thank you for your video on this topic. I'm considering investing on my first 3D printer but would prefer to start with a multi color 3D printer. After printing the first little test boat my first wish for printing an item would be a stormtrooper suit for my ten-year-old. Would love to know if you have made any reviews on multicolor 3D printers as of yet?

As someone who want to get into the 3d printing businesses I have so much info into what printer I should start with thank to you guys, now my question is I would need a computer or laptop and I can't seem to find much on where to start I woul prefer a laptop but is even possible if so wich one or do I need a desktop computer?! Thank in advance 🙏🏽

Excellent intro video 👍

inserting m5 tool stops for cool downs, checks, alarms. i inserted them in the g-code doing cnc during tool changes, an idea.

This is a good video

you said if multiple fillements /colors are fed into the same hot end you cant change the tempatures.... can you edit the program at all so you can add in the command to change the temp?

We know that Cura is already on the J1.. but limited..as we already printed every sample object snapmaker offers. For some reason we can't get the right ( white ) PLA and Left Orange PLA to work ..swap for 2 color obects..

I am getting into 3d printing for boardgame accesssories. What determines the color of filament I choose?

Question: I want to buy a Longer LK5 Pro, but the ones I see online do not have the automatic leveling device seen in this video, is that aftermarket?

Can you use the carbon fiber filament on this longer

Issues with overfilled thumb drive that causes transfer issues and halts the print, which can cause overextrusion is a specific spot.

What do you consider the ideal modeling software if you wanted to design and print motorcycle fairings and custom plastic parts for large-scale model kits (think 1/6th scale RC model crafts). I have a list from what I've researched, but I would like a professional's input. Oh, also, the goal is to get into carbon fiber materials. Either printing the models, and laying the CF, or printing CF directly. Not sure if the software would affect this or not.

what software do u use for 3d print model?

Thank you for the insights! We’ll put together and it makes me more confident setting up the Printrbot I snagged from Facebook… 🤞 maybe I’ll print my first thing today

Sorry went you say at the end about turning the model around to print the object with little or no supports, the model you have is Mario, I’m just wondering could you print it lying on its back so you don’t need any supports

Does the longer LK5 pro have auto bed leveling?

I’m trying to get into 3d printers because I make Bluetooth speakers and the price of wood is outrageous, I’m looking at the ender 5 plus as my first printer, and I’ve seen articles taking about the extruder but could it still be beginner friendly?

Great video!!! It was very helpful. Can you recommend an affordable 3d printer for tpu filament? Also what brand?. Thanks in advance.

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Is it possible to tell if a nozzle is worn by measuring the diameter of extruded filament?

I want to get one for my 7 year old who crafts alot, under my supervision. Plus I want one.. so you think that's good? I got him into STEM and think this would be awesome

it's professional video

Can we use someone's else code to print 3d model in my 3d printer.? Can same apply for cnc like taking someone else g code on my cnc machine to make same cuts?

Great video, the reason I started watching 3D printing is because I saw a video of using strips of a recycle plastic bottle being use as filament. Is this technology close to the market? What is your take on using recycling material to create 3D items?

We also live in Hawaii..so now we are experiencing Humidity issues with our filaments

Just ordered my first 3D printer, so this was a very helpful intro. Yes, it was 30 minutes long, but it’s also chock full of good beginner info (at least, it told me a lot of things I was wondering about). Looking forward to my first prints!

I need help finding a slicer or program which is easy to learn with my 9 and 10 year old.. We started with Tinkercad..but for some reason we make something and then can't transfer G code to our snapmaker J1.. Prusa keeps loading and then that soft ware keeps saying can't export G code too or it doesn't work with our apple laptop which is updated to the latest software.

I want to get started in printing as a hobby and also business. This was a good way to start. Thank you.

Perhaps you could help me with something I would like to buy a 3- D printer but I live very close to a train track which shakes the building Would I be better off farming out the job.

Ah i wish i have a 3d printer for Christmas 🌲

what do you think of the new ender v3 se compared to this LONGER LK4 X for a first printer?

I understand Bambu's lower-res P1S or X1C are FDM printers (hot glue guns) that support PT, PLA, ABS and carbon fiber material.. but what kind of materials are used in the higher resolution SLS/SLA (resin+uv) printers? Aside from speed and the volume size of the print, how does the technology differ from industrial 3d printers (Stratasys Fortus 450mc, sPro 60, Essentium, Fusion3 F410)? Is it that those support even more exotic materials (Peak Victrix AM 200)? Or is it about the software (Orca Slicer , FlashCloud support, etc)?

what printer would you recommend i should start out with

Done my bed level, done the square test print, go to slice my own STL file, go to print and no matter what settings i try, i just cant get the extruder to supply filament, so my print just ghost prints.

what is the two websites featured at 5:29 and 5:32?

Can you modify stl files? Im just getting started and i have an stl file of a grave and tombstone and i want to change the name/date on the tombstone.

I want to learn more

I would like to print a section of bionic arm which learns its action by AI. Like arm extension with five joints.

Can something be 3D printed from a just a photo image or drawing?

i have a question i wanna tart a 3d printing buissnes and i was wondering what the best material is for if anyone knows pls reply

i wanna jus make co2 pellet guns will it be smart to 3d print the barrel?

What 3D printer should I buy

This probably wasn't the best video to watch as an interested prenewbie to 3D printing. LOLOL 30 mins isn't long for a "teaching" video (I watch crocheting videos 3x as long, lol), it's ALL the info crammed into that 30 mins. My head was spinning and now I'm no longer interested in 3D printing, lolol. You did a superb job in explaining everything...for those somewhat familiar with the process, the techy stuff, and logistics, but for someone who knows absolute zero about this, it was overwhelming. For everything you explained, I would need a course in 3D Printing for Dummies, lolol. This was simply not "dummy" enough for me, lolol. I still gave the video a like though, I hope that helps ease the pain of this passive-aggressive comment from a prenewbie. 😉

Can u make everything with that printer

I'm having a hard time looking for tutorial on how to print a 3d design with multiple colors but with a single extrusion :S Help please!

If something breaks does the 3d printer throw a code telling you what to fix

🎯 Key Takeaways for quick navigation: 00:13 🖨️ FDM and Resin 3D Printing: FDM (Fused Deposition Modeling) involves melting filament layer by layer, while Resin 3D Printing uses UV-curable resin for each layer. 02:33 🧤 Resin 3D Printing Safety: Resin 3D printing uses toxic resin, requiring gloves and a respirator for handling uncured prints. 03:01 🖨️ Key Parts of an FDM 3D Printer: Understand components like the bed, hot end, extruder, gantry, power supply, logic board, stepper motors, and more in an FDM 3D printer. 04:38 📐 3D Models and Slicing: 3D models start as STL files, which are sliced by software (like Cura) into G-Code instructions for the printer. 05:47 🧩 Slicing Software: Popular slicing software includes Ultimaker Cura, PrusaSlicer, IdeaMaker, and MatterControl, with settings for print parameters. 09:32 🔧 Support and Infill: Supports help prints bridge gaps, infill determines interior solidity, and layer height influences print resolution. 11:10 🔍 Layer Height: Lower layer heights offer higher print resolution, but settings should match your nozzle size. 12:47 💾 G-Code Transfer: G-Code files generated by slicers are transferred to 3D printers via SD cards, micro SD cards, USB drives, or wireless connections. 13:29 🌈 Filament Types: Common filament types include PLA, PETG, and ABS, with various specialty filaments offering unique properties. 16:57 🌐 Multiple Filaments: Some 3D printers support multiple filaments at once, allowing for multicolor or multimaterial prints. 17:12 🔧 First Layer: Achieving the perfect first layeris essential for a successful 3D print; automatic bed leveling or manual leveling with a piece of paper can help. 19:03 🚀 Step-by-Step Process: The video provides a comprehensive overview, from unboxing your 3D printer to slicing and printing your desired model.Is there anything else you would like to know or any specific topic you'd like to explore further? 19:45 🏗️ Essential 3D Printer Features: Look for features like a user-friendly interface, good temperature range, and a quality bed material like PEI for easy adhesion and print removal. 20:13 🔄 Customization with Marlin Firmware: Open source firmware like Marlin allows for extensive printer customization, enhancing your 3D printing experience. 20:27 🦾 Dual Gear Extruder: A 3D printer with a dual gear extruder provides maximum grip on the filament, improving print reliability, especially with flexible materials like TPU. 21:38 🚫 Common 3D Printing Issues: First-layer adhesion problems and layer shifts can occur. Address them by cleaning the bed, proper bed leveling, and checking belt tension. 22:47 🧹 Troubleshooting Resources: For more 3D printing troubleshooting help, resources like All3DP and teaching Tech's tips are valuable. 25:08 🛠️ Pro Tips for Success: Minimize support structures, experiment with lower infill percentages, consider buying quality paid models, and engage with 3D printing communities for support. 26:49 📝 Step-by-Step 3D Printing Guide: Follow these steps for successful 3D printing from unboxing to printing your own files. Be patient, as some prints can take a long time. 30:19 🕰️ Embrace 3D Printing: 3D printing offers endless possibilities, so experiment with different filaments, colors, and printers to unleash your creativity. Made with HARPA AI

Everything seems less scary now I’ve watched this video!