Mingda Magician X review | The perfect beginner 3D printer?
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Күн бұрынThe Mingda Magician X is a 3D printer specifically targeted at new users. There’s very little assembly and it has automatic bed levelling, a direct drive extruder and a colour touch screen.
In this thorough review, I’ll put it through its paces printing a range of models in a variety of filaments including PETG - not just PLA - to try and help you decide if this printer is right for you.
If you’re new to 3D printing I’d highly recommend watching at least some of my earlier video that introduces 3D printing with the budget Creality Ender 3: • Creality Ender 3 revie...
If you want to skip forward or back at any time in this video, please use the chapter markers KZfaq creates from the timestamps down below and in the pinned comment.
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Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
0:38 Overview. Unboxing, printer assembly
1:24 Accessories
1:49 Checks and adjustments after assembly
2:30 Build quality, size, print volume
3:35 Automatic bed levelling
4:09 Loading filament
5:28 Ports: thumb drive, SD card slot and USB-C. SD card storage slots
5:59 Performance. V6 style hotend, max print temps
supported filaments, dual Z-axes
6:24 Updating firmware
6:38 First print, adjusting Z-offset
7:25 Glass bed, prints difficult to remove
8:07 Slicing own models, Cura setup
8:33 Large, long 11 hour PLA print. Test bed levelling and tolerances
8:54 Calibration cube, 3D Benchy - check printer performance
9:18 Spiral mode (vase mode) vase - test Z-axis and extrusion issues
9:33 Spiral mode (vase mode) stackable storage containers
9:43 Testing faster print speeds
10:06 Unloading filament
10:29 Printing flexible filament
11:01 Printing ABS
11:39 Printing PETG (not officially supported)
11:54 Heated bed temp variations and max temps
12:03 Sound test - 32-bit mainboard, silent stepper drivers
12:23 Remove base, power supply fan failure remove and replace
12:57 3.5" touch screen settings (disable beeps, runout sensor), speed, fan, flow adjustments
13:17 Octoprint printer control option via USB-C port
13:27 Testing filament runout sensor and power outage recovery
13:44 Power consumption idling and printing 20mm test cube (cf Prusa MK3S+)
14:05 Removing hotend cover JIS screws
14:25 Conclusions
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@fellzer Жыл бұрын
This is by far the most comprehensive look I have ever come across for this printer and I am absolutely FLOORED that it only has like 2k views as of today while the junk videos have much more. I've been watching a lot of them because my Z axis refuses to go down to the build plate. The Infrared sensor for this is definitely working because it is so consistently leveling to the same 10-ish mm off the bed. Unfortunately the printer thinks this is rock bottom so it wont obey z axis adjustments...sigh...
@TheTechnologyMan Жыл бұрын
Thank you - really happy the video helped. Are you sure the z limit switch is not obstructed in some way? Have you contacted Mingda directly - I found their support pretty good. Good luck sorting it out.
@fellzer Жыл бұрын
@@TheTechnologyMan Thanks man! Definitely subscribing! The sensor isn't obstructed but I did bring it to minga's Facebook group and people have been helping me troubleshoot. The likely culprit is the latest firmware. So hopefully this comment helps someone in the future if they're struggling too.
@TheTechnologyMan 2 жыл бұрын
What features would make a good beginner 3D printer? Does this printer fit the bill? Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 0:38 Overview. Unboxing, printer assembly 1:24 Accessories 1:49 Checks and adjustments after assembly 2:30 Build quality, size, print volume 3:35 Automatic bed levelling 4:09 Loading filament 5:28 Ports: thumb drive, SD card slot and USB-C. SD card storage slots 5:59 Performance. V6 style hotend, max print temps supported filaments, dual Z-axes 6:24 Updating firmware 6:38 First print, adjusting Z-offset 7:25 Glass bed, prints difficult to remove 8:07 Slicing own models, Cura setup 8:33 Large, long 11 hour PLA print. Test bed levelling and tolerances 8:54 Calibration cube, 3D Benchy - check printer performance 9:18 Spiral mode (vase mode) vase - test Z-axis and extrusion issues 9:33 Spiral mode (vase mode) stackable storage containers 9:43 Testing faster print speeds 10:06 Unloading filament 10:29 Printing flexible filament 11:01 Printing ABS 11:39 Printing PETG (not officially supported) 11:54 Heated bed temp variations and max temps 12:03 Sound test - 32-bit mainboard, silent stepper drivers 12:23 Remove base, power supply fan failure remove and replace 12:57 3.5" touch screen settings (disable beeps, runout sensor), speed, fan, flow adjustments 13:17 Octoprint printer control option via USB-C port 13:27 Testing filament runout sensor and power outage recovery 13:44 Power consumption idling and printing 20mm test cube (cf Prusa MK3S+) 14:05 Removing hotend cover JIS screws 14:25 Conclusions
@drewcourtney376 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for your review, I appreciate how thorough you were! I was wondering, since the auto-bed leveling uses the hot end tip and strain gauge, does that mean you could just put a PEI or removable magnetic sheet on and run the auto bed level with not much fuss?
@TheTechnologyMan Жыл бұрын
No problem! Yes that will fine.
@HardKickinGroupGermany 5 ай бұрын
Due to the extruder mounting plate being made of aluminum, you can damage the screw holes easily and permanently, if you to take off the plastic cover a couple of times.
@TheTechnologyMan 5 ай бұрын
Not good.
@jeeptruckg 2 жыл бұрын
After 3d printing for about 3 years. I think that this is the absolute replacement for the go to ender3. That is what I started with. This from my experience this one so much easier to get started with. I have a couple of suggestions for newbs. First is investing in some Magigoo. In the beginning it was hard to get prints to stick. Obviously level the bed. Second is to draw a 100mm x 100mm x about 3 mm high square and print. You just need the first layer. As it prints go into baby stepping and start to lower the z offset until you get the layer look that you want. You can find good examples on line.
@jeeptruckg 2 жыл бұрын
I also tried the ender pei sheet but did not fit due to the injected plastic at the front of the bed. I major jam that i attributed to heat creep because i had it in an enclosed chamber. Was quite difficult to get out.
@TheTechnologyMan 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your feedback - I'm glad you're enjoying the printer.
@TheTechnologyMan 2 жыл бұрын
You could notch out the magnetic sheet and then it would fit ok?
@jeeptruckg 2 жыл бұрын
@@TheTechnologyMan I tried that and had mixed results. I found that with magigoo I had very little problems getting tpu pla petg to stick. Still had trouble with asa though. Not really sure why but I'm working on it.
@abtrooper82 2 жыл бұрын
The spare bolts are used to secure the print bed connector in place.
@TheTechnologyMan 2 жыл бұрын
Well spotted!
@wifi_warlord Жыл бұрын
Great review. Thanks. Any insight on print bed modifications? I have an Anycubic Mega Zero. Does not have a heated bed and find that the print seems to curl even printing a brim or raft.
@TheTechnologyMan Жыл бұрын
Sorry I've not tested the Mega Zero. Perhaps some glue stick or 3dLac?
@AOG_ETH Жыл бұрын
What a perfect detailed review. I bought some 2.85mm fitament unfortunately it did not work dumb me I guess 1.75mm is the highest
@TheTechnologyMan Жыл бұрын
Thanks! Yes unfortunately only 1.75mm filament.
@shaughnreilly6928 2 жыл бұрын
Hi friend. Was the firmware update you did a RAR file? I can not get mine to update. Thank you!
@TheTechnologyMan 2 жыл бұрын
Hi I got it from Mingda's website - I can't recall if it was a RAR file or not sorry. Try their support - I find it pretty good.
@alanroyal8406 Жыл бұрын
Hi just seen your Video on the Magician x I liked this printer so much I got a second one can you please tell me why my first one has a unload filament but my sound one has a button with a X button thank you
@TheTechnologyMan Жыл бұрын
Sorry I don't currently have the printer setup - can you check with Mingda - I've found their support pretty good?
@Brodraugen Жыл бұрын
SUBSCRIBED!!!
@TheTechnologyMan Жыл бұрын
Great thank you for the support!
@Kales_ Жыл бұрын
Hi! Thanks for this video I can hardly find any resources on this printer! I’ve been driving myself nuts for a few hours trying to figure out why my extruder gears are squeaking. I’ve tried greasing them, opening it up to see if filament is stuck, I cannot get it to stop squeaking 😭
@TheTechnologyMan Жыл бұрын
Glad it helped! I'd contact their support - they were quite helpful when I was reviewing the printer. Good luck.
@jakubpulka Жыл бұрын
Ender 3 is 235 and this printer is stated to have 230 print bed size... are you sure bed sheet will be compatible?
@TheTechnologyMan Жыл бұрын
230mm is usable size.
@revoltoff Жыл бұрын
Would love any help on flashing Klipper firmware on this printer... thanks for the video.
@TheTechnologyMan Жыл бұрын
Sorry I've not tried flashing Klipper on this one.
@revoltoff Жыл бұрын
@@TheTechnologyMan No problem, thanks for the reply.
@gabortorok4589 Жыл бұрын
Hi technology Man! How can change the nozzle in the Magician X printer? Please write me, or show in the video. Thanks, Gabor
@TheTechnologyMan Жыл бұрын
Look at Prusa documentation for changing nozzle on say their Mini - it's pretty similar on this printer most likely although it's boxed away at present. Basically get the nozzle up to temp (important!), hold the heater block and unscrew the nozzle.
@gabortorok4589 Жыл бұрын
@@TheTechnologyMan thanks
@McgyverDen 2 жыл бұрын
Appreciate your video man 👍 however would you be able to slow down your speed when you speak cause I find it hard to catch up at least for me 🙏🙏
@TheTechnologyMan 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your comment! Try reducing the playback speed to 0.75x - KZfaq does a good job on this. And you can enable captions - I have full transcripts for every video. Hope that helps.
@McgyverDen 2 жыл бұрын
@@TheTechnologyMan thank you sir
@user-oh7ny6ok3x 9 ай бұрын
Greetings sir, Please I'm Anthony chating from Nigeria, I want to go into 3D design and printing but don't know how to go about it most especially knowing the best machine product to buy for it. Please can I get any help or guidance from here
@TheTechnologyMan 9 ай бұрын
It's such a fast changing market. It will depend on your budget. I'm just finishing a review of the Creality K1 Max which might be worth a watch. These new enclosed, fast 3D printers are a big step up from printers like the Mingda if budget allows.
@user-oh7ny6ok3x 8 ай бұрын
@@TheTechnologyMan thanks for your response sir, I really appreciate. Pls can this 3D printer be used for printing of Power Bank casings. Pls sir can you clarify me on that?
@dawoudnazir Жыл бұрын
Does this print metal?
@TheTechnologyMan Жыл бұрын
Not it doesn't just plastic.
@monsterstorm78 Жыл бұрын
Any pros or cons
@TheTechnologyMan Жыл бұрын
I hopefully cover that in the video!
@monsterstorm78 Жыл бұрын
@@TheTechnologyMan u stlll use that printer
@monsterstorm78 Жыл бұрын
Do u still use this printer at all or
@TheTechnologyMan Жыл бұрын
I haven't use this printer for a while - but still have it.
@monsterstorm78 Жыл бұрын
@@TheTechnologyMan can ya change out hotends wit that printer or
@coiledover Жыл бұрын
@@monsterstorm78 you can, but the part is sold out everywhere
@monsterstorm78 Жыл бұрын
@@coiledover why’s that 🤔
@coiledover Жыл бұрын
No clue! But I tried to buy one a few months ago and didn't have much luck. Luckily I ended up not having to replace mine anyway
@lukasgayer5393 8 ай бұрын
I decided to throw my Magician X out today. I´ve had nothing but troubles and failures since it came out of the box. It came with leaking hotend, faulty filament sensor that was shaving off tiny strands of the filament which gradually blocked the intake and stopped the filament from extruding. Later the hotend failed and I had to change it for a new one. Occasional firmware faults like no reaction to a press of a button or failure to lift the Z axis, this was all a common thing. The printer worked normally 2 weeks ago and today I turned it on and it failed to auto level and probe. Updating the firmware and chcecking everything didn´t help at all. Sooo...junkyard it is. These are NOT good printers. Oh, and the prints are horrible no matter how much you calibrate or adjust things.
@TheTechnologyMan 8 ай бұрын
That’s a real shame - good to hear some longer term feedback.
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