Thanks. I really only accept printers from companies that agree to having no input on what I do or say about it. To me that means the company is confident they have a good product and don’t care. Some have backed out in the past cause they want me to say or mention specific things. Glad you liked it and thanks for the comment.

Glad you enjoyed it

No worries. And as a update for using it over two months I’ve thrown quite a few spools through it and I still really like it.

@@ItsMeaDMaDe So, now that I had some time to use it. I can really appreciate your video even more. There's a couple of things I noticed that I thought I'd share. - The PC Sticker Sheet is intended for ABS/PC/ASA, hence the reason for the glue. Only, you have to use the glue for PLA or any filament that you're using, including the failed print that you had. I guess they thought since they were giving you such a hot nozzle that the plate should match. - You can purchase (awaiting in the post) a non-glue PEI Sticker Sheet intended for PLA/PETG/TPU from their website - The magnet on the bed... WOW is it powerful! - When changing filament, cut as close to the extruder as possible. The printer goes into auto-mode immediately to the new feed. I do wish there were a way to stop the extruding, it seems wasteful on the amount. Maybe in a future firmware update? - Also, I wish they had a "Home' option in the Change Filament menu. I keep forgetting and have to come out every time. Actually, I'm surprised it's not an included step in the process. - Quiet, it's quieter than my Prusa. But, I have it modded and pimped-out so I can't remember the stock model noise. - I Macgyver'd a 'Lazy-Susan' so that I can rotate the machine to get at the back to change filament, network, etc. It works great. But, I agree, the side would have been a better. I have no idea why they designing these machines like this?!?! - Network, if you are using FlashPrint to connect via network you MUST make the IP Address static. Do this on the router. This also seems to be a standard issue with the new network direct connect systems. - Profiles: OrcaSlicer download from their website, Cura already had it, and PrusaSlicer I will create a new profile mimicking the FlashPrint configuration - The glue is actually really, really good. Only one problem! I can't seem to find a place where you can actually buy it! - The Bed Temp, they have it profiled at 50C. I am so used to 60C! Nothing major, just something different than what I'm used to. Shhhh... I bump it up to 60C, old habits! :) - I agree on ALL of the improvements that you mentioned; e.g. phone remote access, etc. - I have to disagree with you on the 'who this is for...' I would say, "Anyone!" I have been in the hobby for years and have several printers, but this one is now my favorite. Beating even both my pimped-out and modded Prusa's w/ MUU2s. - My major GRIPE is not having an AMS and not knowing if they ever intend on offer one Cheers!

Yeah I told Flashforge all the things I think they need to address to really start making their way to the top. Build volume is a big one for sure. But I do think if they listen to what people want they will be making one hell of a machine.

@@ItsMeaDMaDe I agree... I just heard that bambu made a X1E with the same type of filtration system with a few other upgrades... I think 2024 is going to be a fight to the top... If bambu made a 350mm cubed.... I think they would corner the cosplayers niche hands down.

Flashforge has been around long before Bambu lol. They didn't invent the quick change nozzle.

Oh that’s cool. I’ve honestly never seen that in a printer. It’s a really unique way of doing it.

@@ItsMeaDMaDe its because im a lazy guy xD got 2 bowdens with this setup, im switching often between filaments. Its way faster. Also there is no reason to have solid connection in this part of printer

It prints just as good...And now costs 1/3 the price

@@anthonylong5870 Ended up getting the 5M Pro.

The Prusa Research company was started by a Czech inventor Josef Průša (pronounced Prusha)... So yeh it's not Pressa lol 😂

Select the option to auto level before each print. I’ve been doing that and have never had issues with bed adhesion

I haven’t had to work on it but the it seems it’s easy to access the areas you would need. When it comes to color change the flash print slicer actually has a setting to stop at layer heights to change colors so it pauses the print so you can.

Had the same experience with the Adventurer 3. Especially those cool quick-change nozzles were really bad. Clogged alot and had to spend quite some money on new ones. V6 or vulcano nozzles are much cheaper to replace. I really want to like this printer, especially for the noise levels (don't want a screaming bambu), but those nozzles are holding me back.

dont get the creality it has so many problems

@penny-rose I’m curious what your problems are. I have both and I like them equally…

@@ItsMeaDMaDe it clogged big time, than we tried support and it took 2 months to even respond. than after 2 weeks they gave us a refund and literally said have a nice life

@@penny-rose You got an older version of the K1. They changed everything in it on the newer ones that are being built. There was an extruder and gear issue on the first ones out

they are almost the same...useable around 300m/s

Thank you.@@MsJellyfan

Yeah @MsJellyfan is right they are very similar. It came with a benchy on the sd card that printed in 13 mins but when I sliced one that isn’t a custom slice like the one it came with it took 17 mins which is still pretty darn fast.

Thank you. Was the quality of the print still good at that speed. Does the printer go threw all the vibration setup things like the Bambu lab printers?@@ItsMeaDMaDe

@Robothut yeah the quality is great and yes it goes through almost the same processes with vibrations.

I think so. The biggest thing that isn’t is the build plate size. It printed just as fast as my Bambu x1 but build size is something some people make their entire decision on. If the build volume was bigger this machine would really be a good competitor for Bambu. If they keep up with these updates and give the people what they want I think they will be a very competitive company

Thanks man!

Did you ever figure this out?

You have them on floppy surfaces....you need a more stable table or get a couple small L brackets and secure it to the wall

11 minutes at top speed....These 5M printers are so fast it is scary. I mean it , it moves VIOLENTLY fast. I have it next to my Bambu and it just smokes it like a cigar , its not even close

So I got the ankermake M5c a month ago and I have to be honest. I like the Flashforge more. The bed size is smaller but I like the quality of the prints more and it’s a bit faster.

It’s right in between the cost of a k1 and k1 max. That’s crazy you can hear another printer at 50db. That’s the equivalent of a small fan. Nobody in my house heard it running when I was using it. But I guess everyone is different with noise sensitivity. Thanks for the comment.

Well my k1 cannot be heared a floor below Strange

@@lukasritter2544 it's only when the side fan kicks in like a jet engine! But also without it, it's absolutely the loudest printer I have, when not fully closed and printing something like Pet-g or ABS... but it seems obvious, more speed, faster movement, more cooling required...more noise....

We use a stick of regular school glue & it works well.

So Flashforge didn’t tell me to say anything they just gave me a printer. There is a lot to cover and I covered what I thought was most important. To answer your question about it though it runs marlin and is open sourced. The nozzles depended on size costs $35-40USD. Which I think isn’t bad since a ruby nozzle can cost up to that. Hope that helps.

@@ItsMeaDMaDe The quick-change nozzles in the Adventurer 3 were horrible, clogging all the time. Hope they improved it. I really appreciate the low noise though.

@@rinkelk yeah unfortunately only time will tell for me. If I start having a lot of issues I’ll definitely do a follow up video to explain the additional problems that arose if there are any.

Yeah I thought so too but it really didn’t bother me that much since I do it on my other printers. I can’t speak for the legacy printers since this is my first flash forge but it would be sweet to do those mods.

Yeah. I recently printed my first layer at a slower speed 20mm/s with no glue and I did get a first layer. I think they intended the glue when your printing at their default setting which is 50mm/s.

I was getting on here just to say the same thing. I usually prints my first layer at speeds under 30 mm/s and I've never used glue on this thing. And I've already printed some items as tall as 200 mm

It really should be no biggie to print the first layer slow (and sure). How much of a hurry can anyone be in? I do like how these printers are becoming as close to Appliances as they're ever likely to. Not just for beginners but also experienced folk who want solid reliability, perhaps because they're making and selling product. Let's face it, if we want a machine to constantly fettle with there's plenty of choice out there 😂

I'm experienced and i'll definitely buy this one or a Bambu Lab pretty soon, just for the ease of use and less struggle every 5-10 prints.

Yeah I’m sure if I slowed down I wouldn’t need it but I was doing a first layer at 50mm/s. But if I used it it was perfect. I use glue sticks on all my other stuff so it’s not a big deal for me. It just gives a little extra hold so I never have any adhesion issues.

Really? I’m still running mine on the same nozzle and it works really well. Could it have been your filament your using. I know some cheaper brands are notorious for clogging nozzles because of all the filler in the plastics.