So glad it helped!

Thanks John! Do you already have a 3D printer? If so, what do you print off of it?

I don't have one yet, still trying to decide what technology to go with. I've looked at both the same kind you have and also resin based ones as well.

Wow, if you can afford the resin printer, go for that as the resolution is infinitely better and print times are lightning fast compared to regular printers.

Resin printers are much more expensive. Both for the machine and the resin/filament. Resin machines can achieve much greater detail, but typically don't have very large print volumes. The resin also has some material handling issues (need to wear gloves, must wash the print, unprocessed resin can't be exposed to light...). Unless you have a specific need for the very high level of detail an FDM printer like this one is a much better option.

Yeah but if you have a spare $2 grand just burning a hole in your pocket...

Oh, that's a good idea!

Glad the video is still helpful! I know you will have fun with it.

I guess it's pretty randomly asking but does anybody know of a good site to watch new movies online ?

@Louis Jesiah Flixportal xD

@Abdiel Stephen Thanks, signed up and it seems to work :D I really appreciate it !

thank you ! I was wondering where that memory was hiding.

1/35th scale probably will work. I tried printing out a 1/72nd scale miniature and the quality isn't quite up to snuff that I wouldn't just buy minis. But I think that is large enough that the printer can handle it. You will want to use the highest quality printer setting though.

Thanks! It turns out this one does not ship where I live, but found similar ones on eBay. Apparently they are palette knives originally.

That is because the Creality printer does not print.

Glad it was helpful!

Yes you'll have to use the Flashprint software as the printer can only read .gx files, other software such as Cura, Slic3r, etc will not work either since the .gx file type is only used by Flashforge printer as I know of.

I have a doubt, what kind of support is better, the stick type or the three type. Greetings :)

Eduardo, you are absolutely right about the delete button! I never noticed that menu before, LOL! Your English is great!

If you mean whether the glue stick is better or the blue tape, I am using the glue stick. I found that the tape lifts off the bed so my prints were curling. So just use the regular side with the glue stick.

Iam happy to help :) actually I mean the supports that you have to use when the angle in a model is difficult to print, like the wings on the charizard. I already download the software Flashprint and I realise that we have two configuration for the supports structures: Treelike and Linear. I don't know if you try both of them but if you do, which one do you recomend? Btw, thanks for the advice on the gluestick and I will totally use the printbed upside down because the spare parts to this side of the globe take I lifetime to arrive. Again, thanks for the help and. Greetings

Eduardo González Oh, sorry for the imisunderstanding. I have only used treelike supports for structures so far and they have worked great. They are easy to remove after the print is done. I haven't used linear supports yet but imagine they work fine too.

I definitely like it a lot. You can get cheaper ones--maybe about $100 less but this one is plug-and-play so I am glad I purchased this.

Might be 3 years late, but I don't recommend this printer if what you're going to be mostly printing is terrain, Yes this printer is quite nice and quite high quality for it's very low price, however the print volume is very much way too small for printing large pieces of terrain, etc. Another thing to consider is that slabs of terrain could take a night or so to finish if you start it late, and this machine does have quite a bit of noise when turned on. This machine is very well fit for flexible and stretchy filaments as the motors pushing the filament is on the print-head itself and not attacked to the filament spool in the case of this printer if that is something you're considering as well. Overnight prints are not recommended not only because of the noise, but also because it is missing some very good protection sensors and standard features, such as a heated bed, detecting when it has hit the print (accidentally knocked it over,etc ) and a power outage sensor, the only protection sensor I remember seeing is a filament spool sensor which detects when the filament has run out. Please take in mind that it is a few years since I've checked the specs of this machine (and the new version may have some new features such as cloud storage and printing, etc). I'd personally recommend the Prusa I3 Mk3 for bigger overnight prints & terrain, etc due to it having all the missing sensors and features that I listed above (It's also nearly completely silent), the Prusa I3 Mk3 can also be upgraded with a upgrade kit that lets you print with 5 different filaments as well, if you are new to 3D Printing & 3D Printers and stuff, you should pick up the assembled version instead of the kit version, though that one is quite a bit more expensive. (The Kit version does cost a bit more than this Flashforge Finder as well though.) I do also recommend that you look around and see if you can find any printers that has the features that you want and also in your price-range, everybody does have a different taste.

Yes, I'm in the US.

Bernie, you aren't limited by the files you download online. There are basically 2 options. 1. You can scan an object on your table with free scanning apps for your smartphone like 123D Catch. Or you can create your own but will need to learn how to model in 3D. I have never done either of these methods but there are a lot of tutorials available if you want to learn.

Separately and then assembled.

No, the instructions say it only prints pla, not even abs so I don't think it can handle other filament types.

Thanx ;)

@@gaminggeek241 they do make pla in wood grain carbon (its conductive and resisitive) and other versions as well but all made from a base of pla ... which the finder does handle

Do you mean the filament sensor or the black feed tube? The filament sensor will alert you if there is no filament. The black tube just guides the filament. I don't use either because I am feeding my filament from above since the Hatchbox spools don't fit.

@@gaminggeek241 the sensor. I haven't got one. Thanks

Found this video with a Google search: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/ZrGReal6y9u0co0.html

Yeah, I don't know if that will work or not. I usually replace the spool when it is running low by extracting the filament before it runs out. It is very difficult to remove remaining filament if you let it run out so pushing it through with new filament might work.

Way way too late for this to help you, but hopefully I can help someone else. Do up the levelling knobs till they are finger tight firm then go to the Extruder Calibration in the Settings - you manually adjust the Z-axis until you can get some resistance on a piece of printer paper underneath. Afterwards you then re-level the bed. I was having the same issue on a Finder I bought second hand.

6x6 inches but I think the max build is 5.5 x 5.5"

Yes

App? You mean which software for the slicer? It is Flashprint that you download from their website.

Yes, I have painted my prints--in my Runewars 3D terrain video, you see me painting the trees that I printed. Also, I painted up the fantasy houses as well as my magnetic dungeon set. Results are great, even at the lowest print setting--make sure to spray primer on it though first so the paint adheres to the pla. No, I would not print miniatures (except for large ones) for D&D as the detail is still lacking. Reaper Bones miniatures are a great line of cheap minis though that I use a lot.

i understand. the think is that i want the personal touch of my PC minis in D&D games, like the ones you can create in Hero Forge. Maybe in a couple of years when the 3D printing evolves a little more. thanks for your answer.

Sure

www.fatdragongames.com/fdgfiles/3d-printer-models

Have you looked at the models from Printable Scenery? I have been looking at them and Fat Dragon, but can't decide which looks better. www.printablescenery.com/product/3d-printable-dungeon-tiles/

Yup, I actually bought their trees and will likely purchase their castle and tudor houses. Their dungeon walls are significantly thinner so you can actually place minis next to the wall. Also, printing will be a lot faster. I'm going with fatdragon because I got a special deal for all the files at Gencon.

Haha the stage right, stage left dilemna. Depends which side you look at it from.

No, I tried printing a miniature but the detail isn't good enough to match traditional minis, even at the highest setting.

I just pull it off so you don't need to actually cut it.

I was able to do it with the included hex wrenches. It's a pain to do but you can do it.

Thanks a ton, as i type this my first 3d print is happening and it is beautiful Your tips on removing the filament is really useful , this is an awesome video. I am thinking of removing the filament after every print session before shutting down. I am hoping such a practise will help me avoid the dreaded jam.

It is a pain to disassemble the print head and I've had to do it twice. So I no longer just cut it but actually pull it out and I haven't had jams since then.

whats the temperature set at?

Yes, this printer can only use pla, NOT abs.

Thanks

Really? Coool

Glad it helped! Others use hairspray but I find glue works the best.

you must be doing it wrong

Have had mine for 3 weeks and it took me about 10 minutes to unbox it and set it up only had to level it once already printing out max resolution files looking amazing

You’re doing something wrong