FLASHFORGE Adventurer 3 Pro 3D Printer with Glass build plate, Self-leveling 240℃ & 265℃ Nozzle Bundle, 150x150x150mm Printing Size
| Dimensions: | 52.1 x 48.79 x 42.9 cm; 12.58 Kilograms |
| Manufacture: | Zhejiang Flashforge 3D Technology Co., Ltd. |
| Dimensions: | 52.1 x 48.79 x 42.9 cm; 12.58 Kilograms |
| Origin: | China |
| Reference: | AD3 |
Prints well straight out of the box. Only had it for a few days but so far very pleased, time will tell if it keeps up this standard.
Prints well straight out of the box. Only had it for a few days but so far very pleased, time will tell if it keeps up this standard.
This is my first 3D printer, so take into account I have nothing to compare this to. But as a beginner I’ve found this printer to be a great introduction to 3D printing. I was initially reticent to try 3D printing at all as reading up on it, it sounds like a nightmare, with many, many things that can go wrong and issues to overcome. Don’t be put off! Using this printer with PLA filament has been a great first experience and about as easy as I can imagine it being. Print quality, in “fine” mode, is perfectly acceptable, and sometimes really good, depending on what you are printing. It won’t cope with very fine details (e.g. tabletop gaming figures), but I’ve managed to print relatively small models of retro tech (see photos) and for the distance they are normally viewed at the quality looks great (the close up pics show all the flaws!). The software that comes with it is fine and reasonably easy to use for the basics, certainly good enough to get the job done, though I have had weird issues with the slicing seeming to go wrong sometimes and leave holes or gaps in the model. This could be something to do with problems in the STL files though, and at least you can see the problems in the preview window rather than printing it and seeing the problem then. I created the models using Blender, which is a free 3D modelling program, but there are even simpler programs to use like Microsoft’s 3D Builder. Generally I’ve found learning how to create the 3D models on the computer to be the longest & trickiest part of the process – the 3D printing itself has gone relatively smoothly in comparison. On the negative side, I have had issues with stringing, though that was largely overcome with some changes to the default temperature settings; but the main negative is that the printer takes 0.5kg spools of filament, rather than the more common 1kg. This makes sourcing filament more difficult, more expensive and limits the manufacturers you can buy it from. There’s plenty of Flashforge PLA that fits the printer on Amazon, but if you want to use ABS, it can be more difficult to find 0.5kg spools (and shipping costs for ABS from the official Flashforge site are prohibitively expensive for the UK, they only seem to have PLA on Amazon, so that wasn’t an option for ABS). Overall, though, I thoroughly recommend this printer as a beginner’s machine. I’ve had great fun using it and being able to turn something digital into a physical object in your own home feels almost magical. It’s a great little hobby.
This is my first 3D printer, so take into account I have nothing to compare this to. But as a beginner I’ve found this printer to be a great introduction to 3D printing. I was initially reticent to try 3D printing at all as reading up on it, it sounds like a nightmare, with many, many things that can go wrong and issues to overcome. Don’t be put off! Using this printer with PLA filament has been a great first experience and about as easy as I can imagine it being. Print quality, in “fine” mode, is perfectly acceptable, and sometimes really good, depending on what you are printing. It won’t cope with very fine details (e.g. tabletop gaming figures), but I’ve managed to print relatively small models of retro tech (see photos) and for the distance they are normally viewed at the quality looks great (the close up pics show all the flaws!). The software that comes with it is fine and reasonably easy to use for the basics, certainly good enough to get the job done, though I have had weird issues with the slicing seeming to go wrong sometimes and leave holes or gaps in the model. This could be something to do with problems in the STL files though, and at least you can see the problems in the preview window rather than printing it and seeing the problem then. I created the models using Blender, which is a free 3D modelling program, but there are even simpler programs to use like Microsoft’s 3D Builder. Generally I’ve found learning how to create the 3D models on the computer to be the longest & trickiest part of the process – the 3D printing itself has gone relatively smoothly in comparison. On the negative side, I have had issues with stringing, though that was largely overcome with some changes to the default temperature settings; but the main negative is that the printer takes 0.5kg spools of filament, rather than the more common 1kg. This makes sourcing filament more difficult, more expensive and limits the manufacturers you can buy it from. There’s plenty of Flashforge PLA that fits the printer on Amazon, but if you want to use ABS, it can be more difficult to find 0.5kg spools (and shipping costs for ABS from the official Flashforge site are prohibitively expensive for the UK, they only seem to have PLA on Amazon, so that wasn’t an option for ABS). Overall, though, I thoroughly recommend this printer as a beginner’s machine. I’ve had great fun using it and being able to turn something digital into a physical object in your own home feels almost magical. It’s a great little hobby.
Prints well straight out of the box. Only had it for a few days but so far very pleased, time will tell if it keeps up this standard.
Prints really well and print bed adhesion is great and it’s pre assembled and no calibration needed good for a first 3D printe
Prints really well and print bed adhesion is great and it’s pre assembled and no calibration needed good for a first 3D printe
Prints really well and print bed adhesion is great and it’s pre assembled and no calibration needed good for a first 3D printe
Great for my first printer. I leave on default settings pretty much and print better than expected models 🙂
Great for my first printer. I leave on default settings pretty much and print better than expected models 🙂
Great for my first printer. I leave on default settings pretty much and print better than expected models 🙂
Very easy to use – my son had it set up Christmas morning – couldn’t get the USB port working despite trying several usb formats- but was able to connect via WiFi. (This could be an issue if you depend on WiFi for internet access – we have a WiFi card on pc so was able to use that for connectivity)
Great print quality although smaller prints are quite difficult to take off the print bed – inclined to scrape the print bed as you take off the smaller prints. My 13 year old is delighted with it!!
Very easy to use – my son had it set up Christmas morning – couldn’t get the USB port working despite trying several usb formats- but was able to connect via WiFi. (This could be an issue if you depend on WiFi for internet access – we have a WiFi card on pc so was able to use that for connectivity)
Great print quality although smaller prints are quite difficult to take off the print bed – inclined to scrape the print bed as you take off the smaller prints. My 13 year old is delighted with it!!
Very easy to use – my son had it set up Christmas morning – couldn’t get the USB port working despite trying several usb formats- but was able to connect via WiFi. (This could be an issue if you depend on WiFi for internet access – we have a WiFi card on pc so was able to use that for connectivity)
Great print quality although smaller prints are quite difficult to take off the print bed – inclined to scrape the print bed as you take off the smaller prints. My 13 year old is delighted with it!!
Very easy to use – my son had it set up Christmas morning – couldn’t get the USB port working despite trying several usb formats- but was able to connect via WiFi. (This could be an issue if you depend on WiFi for internet access – we have a WiFi card on pc so was able to use that for connectivity)
Great print quality although smaller prints are quite difficult to take off the print bed – inclined to scrape the print bed as you take off the smaller prints. My 13 year old is delighted with it!!
This printer is very large due to its print capability’s but as for software not for the faint hearted, there’s lots of settings and can be overwhelming at times, will print all types of filaments, but for TPU and flexible filaments you have to create and save your own settings and import or save and export them. As for the built in spool holder it’s too small won’t fit a large spool inside you have to remove the cover and feed it via a external filament stand.
If your new to 3D printing don’t get this machine just yet find a cheap and basic alternative, until you get the hang of 3D printing.
This printer is very large due to its print capability’s but as for software not for the faint hearted, there’s lots of settings and can be overwhelming at times, will print all types of filaments, but for TPU and flexible filaments you have to create and save your own settings and import or save and export them. As for the built in spool holder it’s too small won’t fit a large spool inside you have to remove the cover and feed it via a external filament stand.
If your new to 3D printing don’t get this machine just yet find a cheap and basic alternative, until you get the hang of 3D printing.
This printer is very large due to its print capability’s but as for software not for the faint hearted, there’s lots of settings and can be overwhelming at times, will print all types of filaments, but for TPU and flexible filaments you have to create and save your own settings and import or save and export them. As for the built in spool holder it’s too small won’t fit a large spool inside you have to remove the cover and feed it via a external filament stand.
If your new to 3D printing don’t get this machine just yet find a cheap and basic alternative, until you get the hang of 3D printing.
This printer is very large due to its print capability’s but as for software not for the faint hearted, there’s lots of settings and can be overwhelming at times, will print all types of filaments, but for TPU and flexible filaments you have to create and save your own settings and import or save and export them. As for the built in spool holder it’s too small won’t fit a large spool inside you have to remove the cover and feed it via a external filament stand.
If your new to 3D printing don’t get this machine just yet find a cheap and basic alternative, until you get the hang of 3D printing.
Really pleased with this 3D printer. It worked straight from the box and hasn’t let me down once. Store the filament properly and you should have no real problems. The software works well and isn’t too complicated.
Really pleased with this 3D printer. It worked straight from the box and hasn’t let me down once. Store the filament properly and you should have no real problems. The software works well and isn’t too complicated.
Really pleased with this 3D printer. It worked straight from the box and hasn’t let me down once. Store the filament properly and you should have no real problems. The software works well and isn’t too complicated.
I built a 3d printer a few years ago but it was not without its problems and printing was far from easy. This ready built and enclosed printer is just amazing. Works straight out the box on default settings with the Flashforge supplied filament. I did purchase another Flashforge branded filament and had issues with it adhering to the glass bed, however after putting a layer of painters masking tape on the bed, every print has worked flawlessly even using non Flashforge filament. Printing in fine mode extends the printing time but it produces really good prints. I can’t put it down, it’s been printing everyday for the last week and is a delight to use. AAA+++
Great starter printer it’s literally open box plug in and print. Adding filament is super easy although it only holds 500g rolls not 1kg. The printing software is super easy to use. However my printer I had to return because it stopped seeing any network including Ethernet cable and then USB. I did then buy a more DIY printer that had a bigger bed size as this one is to small for most of the things I wanted to print.
Great starter printer it’s literally open box plug in and print. Adding filament is super easy although it only holds 500g rolls not 1kg. The printing software is super easy to use. However my printer I had to return because it stopped seeing any network including Ethernet cable and then USB. I did then buy a more DIY printer that had a bigger bed size as this one is to small for most of the things I wanted to print.
Great starter printer it’s literally open box plug in and print. Adding filament is super easy although it only holds 500g rolls not 1kg. The printing software is super easy to use. However my printer I had to return because it stopped seeing any network including Ethernet cable and then USB. I did then buy a more DIY printer that had a bigger bed size as this one is to small for most of the things I wanted to print.
Great starter printer it’s literally open box plug in and print. Adding filament is super easy although it only holds 500g rolls not 1kg. The printing software is super easy to use. However my printer I had to return because it stopped seeing any network including Ethernet cable and then USB. I did then buy a more DIY printer that had a bigger bed size as this one is to small for most of the things I wanted to print.
I now have two of these and they are great. I only print small items so the bed size is not a problem for me. Literally unpack and print. Super easy, great for kids as they’re is no hassle; it just works.
I now have two of these and they are great. I only print small items so the bed size is not a problem for me. Literally unpack and print. Super easy, great for kids as they’re is no hassle; it just works.
I now have two of these and they are great. I only print small items so the bed size is not a problem for me. Literally unpack and print. Super easy, great for kids as they’re is no hassle; it just works.
All you need to do is down load flash print 5
Plug into you computer and start printing
Excellent value for money very impressed with the print quality
All you need to do is down load flash print 5
Plug into you computer and start printing
Excellent value for money very impressed with the print quality
All you need to do is down load flash print 5
Plug into you computer and start printing
Excellent value for money very impressed with the print quality
Only printed a few things and up to now printer has worked perfectlyhope to print lots more..easy to set up
Only printed a few things and up to now printer has worked perfectlyhope to print lots more..easy to set up
Aperta, accesa e subito ha stampato alla grande. Adesione sempre perfetta, definizione alta, con PLA ripiano a 55 gradi e filamento a 210 gradi stampa tutto alla perfezione senza sbavature!
TOP!!!
Ottima stampante arrivata prestissimo grazie ad amazon, imballaggio top. Molto utile per chi la usa per fare pezzi piccolo visto le ridotte dimensioni del piano di stampa 15x15x15
Working like a charm, leveled easy as hell, and booooom you print, no wrapping no nothing with esun filament, I got 2 of them and my friend 3 and he never was in to 3d printing…. Just go for it. I tried other brands and they awful and always had flaws and falling bolts…. But this one after months still going strong!
Working like a charm, leveled easy as hell, and booooom you print, no wrapping no nothing with esun filament, I got 2 of them and my friend 3 and he never was in to 3d printing…. Just go for it. I tried other brands and they awful and always had flaws and falling bolts…. But this one after months still going strong!
Addicted to printing anything and everything so far! No complaints. Does quality prints! Many options on the linked flash print app to adjust all print settings
That said, this seems to be the most user friendly one on the market. Yes! You still need to maintain it. Yes! You will have lots of failed prints when using different filaments. Yes! One day you will print something and it will be perfect and then the next day you will use the same file and it’ll fail. Yes! You will probably spend more time tinkering with settings in the (very good) provided slicer program. This is 3D printing. It is a hobby – this printer makes it and all round easier to enjoy hobby because of its ease of use, removable, cleanable & reusable print bed and easy to remove nozzle basically eliminates half the trouble most people seem to have.
If you are new to 3D printing and are not worried about or are interested in learning how to produce and edit 3D models in software like TinkerCAD or alike then get this printer, if you want a 3D printer you can download something from Thingiverse and send it to your printer like a word document and it’ll print perfectly every time, don’t get this printer and don’t get any 3D printer.
That said, this seems to be the most user friendly one on the market. Yes! You still need to maintain it. Yes! You will have lots of failed prints when using different filaments. Yes! One day you will print something and it will be perfect and then the next day you will use the same file and it’ll fail. Yes! You will probably spend more time tinkering with settings in the (very good) provided slicer program. This is 3D printing. It is a hobby – this printer makes it and all round easier to enjoy hobby because of its ease of use, removable, cleanable & reusable print bed and easy to remove nozzle basically eliminates half the trouble most people seem to have.
If you are new to 3D printing and are not worried about or are interested in learning how to produce and edit 3D models in software like TinkerCAD or alike then get this printer, if you want a 3D printer you can download something from Thingiverse and send it to your printer like a word document and it’ll print perfectly every time, don’t get this printer and don’t get any 3D printer.
That said, this seems to be the most user friendly one on the market. Yes! You still need to maintain it. Yes! You will have lots of failed prints when using different filaments. Yes! One day you will print something and it will be perfect and then the next day you will use the same file and it’ll fail. Yes! You will probably spend more time tinkering with settings in the (very good) provided slicer program. This is 3D printing. It is a hobby – this printer makes it and all round easier to enjoy hobby because of its ease of use, removable, cleanable & reusable print bed and easy to remove nozzle basically eliminates half the trouble most people seem to have.
If you are new to 3D printing and are not worried about or are interested in learning how to produce and edit 3D models in software like TinkerCAD or alike then get this printer, if you want a 3D printer you can download something from Thingiverse and send it to your printer like a word document and it’ll print perfectly every time, don’t get this printer and don’t get any 3D printer.
That said, this seems to be the most user friendly one on the market. Yes! You still need to maintain it. Yes! You will have lots of failed prints when using different filaments. Yes! One day you will print something and it will be perfect and then the next day you will use the same file and it’ll fail. Yes! You will probably spend more time tinkering with settings in the (very good) provided slicer program. This is 3D printing. It is a hobby – this printer makes it and all round easier to enjoy hobby because of its ease of use, removable, cleanable & reusable print bed and easy to remove nozzle basically eliminates half the trouble most people seem to have.
If you are new to 3D printing and are not worried about or are interested in learning how to produce and edit 3D models in software like TinkerCAD or alike then get this printer, if you want a 3D printer you can download something from Thingiverse and send it to your printer like a word document and it’ll print perfectly every time, don’t get this printer and don’t get any 3D printer.
validissima x il mio lavoro la sto scoprendo giorno x giorno l’unica ((Prerch non ci sono le istruzioni in italiano) Ci si troveremmo meglio ne comprendere subito
Out of the box this printer is very much plug and play, the supplied test filement allowing you time to understand how it all works and even letting you print something quite large to show its strength as a device.
But it falls down a little on a couple of things. One thing it fails to do is explain loading clearly, it will feed the filament into the device but will stop before making it all the way to the extruder. I have to load it twice to make sure it hits home.
Another issue is changing out the extruder and cleaning the unit itself are not included in the instruction book. While videos are online it would have been nice to see inside the book.
The extrude itself is also not labelled on mine so go in aware that it caps at 240c and you will need to buy the hot extruder for higher heats.
The built in camera works to keep track of printing but is rather clunky while viewing through the cloud service but if you direct yourself to the IP directly it shows a real time view, just load up the cloud service first. You can stream it printing directly if viewed like this, which I have done to much success . The Web base application appears to sometimes interrupt prints crashing the unit for some reason but its rare to happen.
I networked the printer directly so I can beam my prints directly to it without issue.
Overall solid purchase, had successfully printed in pla, petg and wood.
Pros: easy to use, plug and play set up, low volume printing, easy print removal. Streaming compatability and value for money as a good entry level device.
Cons: standard none flashforge spools are. 5cm bigger so will not fit inside the side of the device but easy enough to print a solution or respool onto correct size as time goes on.
Instruction book would nice if it had a little more detail.
Out of the box this printer is very much plug and play, the supplied test filement allowing you time to understand how it all works and even letting you print something quite large to show its strength as a device.
But it falls down a little on a couple of things. One thing it fails to do is explain loading clearly, it will feed the filament into the device but will stop before making it all the way to the extruder. I have to load it twice to make sure it hits home.
Another issue is changing out the extruder and cleaning the unit itself are not included in the instruction book. While videos are online it would have been nice to see inside the book.
The extrude itself is also not labelled on mine so go in aware that it caps at 240c and you will need to buy the hot extruder for higher heats.
The built in camera works to keep track of printing but is rather clunky while viewing through the cloud service but if you direct yourself to the IP directly it shows a real time view, just load up the cloud service first. You can stream it printing directly if viewed like this, which I have done to much success . The Web base application appears to sometimes interrupt prints crashing the unit for some reason but its rare to happen.
I networked the printer directly so I can beam my prints directly to it without issue.
Overall solid purchase, had successfully printed in pla, petg and wood.
Pros: easy to use, plug and play set up, low volume printing, easy print removal. Streaming compatability and value for money as a good entry level device.
Cons: standard none flashforge spools are. 5cm bigger so will not fit inside the side of the device but easy enough to print a solution or respool onto correct size as time goes on.
Instruction book would nice if it had a little more detail.
Out of the box this printer is very much plug and play, the supplied test filement allowing you time to understand how it all works and even letting you print something quite large to show its strength as a device.
But it falls down a little on a couple of things. One thing it fails to do is explain loading clearly, it will feed the filament into the device but will stop before making it all the way to the extruder. I have to load it twice to make sure it hits home.
Another issue is changing out the extruder and cleaning the unit itself are not included in the instruction book. While videos are online it would have been nice to see inside the book.
The extrude itself is also not labelled on mine so go in aware that it caps at 240c and you will need to buy the hot extruder for higher heats.
The built in camera works to keep track of printing but is rather clunky while viewing through the cloud service but if you direct yourself to the IP directly it shows a real time view, just load up the cloud service first. You can stream it printing directly if viewed like this, which I have done to much success . The Web base application appears to sometimes interrupt prints crashing the unit for some reason but its rare to happen.
I networked the printer directly so I can beam my prints directly to it without issue.
Overall solid purchase, had successfully printed in pla, petg and wood.
Pros: easy to use, plug and play set up, low volume printing, easy print removal. Streaming compatability and value for money as a good entry level device.
Cons: standard none flashforge spools are. 5cm bigger so will not fit inside the side of the device but easy enough to print a solution or respool onto correct size as time goes on.
Instruction book would nice if it had a little more detail.
Out of the box this printer is very much plug and play, the supplied test filement allowing you time to understand how it all works and even letting you print something quite large to show its strength as a device.
But it falls down a little on a couple of things. One thing it fails to do is explain loading clearly, it will feed the filament into the device but will stop before making it all the way to the extruder. I have to load it twice to make sure it hits home.
Another issue is changing out the extruder and cleaning the unit itself are not included in the instruction book. While videos are online it would have been nice to see inside the book.
The extrude itself is also not labelled on mine so go in aware that it caps at 240c and you will need to buy the hot extruder for higher heats.
The built in camera works to keep track of printing but is rather clunky while viewing through the cloud service but if you direct yourself to the IP directly it shows a real time view, just load up the cloud service first. You can stream it printing directly if viewed like this, which I have done to much success . The Web base application appears to sometimes interrupt prints crashing the unit for some reason but its rare to happen.
I networked the printer directly so I can beam my prints directly to it without issue.
Overall solid purchase, had successfully printed in pla, petg and wood.
Pros: easy to use, plug and play set up, low volume printing, easy print removal. Streaming compatability and value for money as a good entry level device.
Cons: standard none flashforge spools are. 5cm bigger so will not fit inside the side of the device but easy enough to print a solution or respool onto correct size as time goes on.
Instruction book would nice if it had a little more detail.
As a beginner myself I have had a great time using the Flashforge Adventurer 3 Lite.
It was so simple to use, very clear manual, and even the buttons on the printer were easy as well.
You will have to buy extra fillament, as I didn’t get much fillament at the start.
Enough for around 6 prints
the prints were really good, and the pretty high quality.
I tried some harder prints, and they didnt turn out as perfect, but that’s most likely because I didn’t slice them properly.
Even the software on this product was awesome and simple.
All in all, Flashforge did a good job.
As a beginner myself I have had a great time using the Flashforge Adventurer 3 Lite.
It was so simple to use, very clear manual, and even the buttons on the printer were easy as well.
You will have to buy extra fillament, as I didn’t get much fillament at the start.
Enough for around 6 prints
the prints were really good, and the pretty high quality.
I tried some harder prints, and they didnt turn out as perfect, but that’s most likely because I didn’t slice them properly.
Even the software on this product was awesome and simple.
All in all, Flashforge did a good job.
It was for my son it looks amazing and
Well made and strong hes only printed
Of the red box at the moment but was perfect nice clear plastic so you can see what’s going on.
I got this to replace my Monoprice Mini 3D printer which I’d added a magnetic build plate and PEI sheets to so I could easily remove prints. So I was very happy that this printer has a flexible plate and PEI sheet already included. Adhesion is very good and the flexible build plate is easy to remove and flex to remove 3D printed parts. Also, it has a good build volume for most hobby uses and is much quieter than my old printer. It was also very well priced which I assume is partly because, as opposed to other Adventurer 3 printers on Amazon, the 3C has no camera built in (the hole is there, just no camera). Personally I don’t see much use for the camera so Flashforge having a slightly cheaper version without on seems a good idea. It also has WiFi built in and it was very easy to connect to Polar3D once I found out where the pin was on their website. Previously I just used the Cura slicer but being able to print straight from my Chromebook and Android table/phone is an excellent new way for me to do 3D printing. And it looks very nice too 🙂
I got this to replace my Monoprice Mini 3D printer which I’d added a magnetic build plate and PEI sheets to so I could easily remove prints. So I was very happy that this printer has a flexible plate and PEI sheet already included. Adhesion is very good and the flexible build plate is easy to remove and flex to remove 3D printed parts. Also, it has a good build volume for most hobby uses and is much quieter than my old printer. It was also very well priced which I assume is partly because, as opposed to other Adventurer 3 printers on Amazon, the 3C has no camera built in (the hole is there, just no camera). Personally I don’t see much use for the camera so Flashforge having a slightly cheaper version without on seems a good idea. It also has WiFi built in and it was very easy to connect to Polar3D once I found out where the pin was on their website. Previously I just used the Cura slicer but being able to print straight from my Chromebook and Android table/phone is an excellent new way for me to do 3D printing. And it looks very nice too 🙂
I got this to replace my Monoprice Mini 3D printer which I’d added a magnetic build plate and PEI sheets to so I could easily remove prints. So I was very happy that this printer has a flexible plate and PEI sheet already included. Adhesion is very good and the flexible build plate is easy to remove and flex to remove 3D printed parts. Also, it has a good build volume for most hobby uses and is much quieter than my old printer. It was also very well priced which I assume is partly because, as opposed to other Adventurer 3 printers on Amazon, the 3C has no camera built in (the hole is there, just no camera). Personally I don’t see much use for the camera so Flashforge having a slightly cheaper version without on seems a good idea. It also has WiFi built in and it was very easy to connect to Polar3D once I found out where the pin was on their website. Previously I just used the Cura slicer but being able to print straight from my Chromebook and Android table/phone is an excellent new way for me to do 3D printing. And it looks very nice too 🙂
I got this to replace my Monoprice Mini 3D printer which I’d added a magnetic build plate and PEI sheets to so I could easily remove prints. So I was very happy that this printer has a flexible plate and PEI sheet already included. Adhesion is very good and the flexible build plate is easy to remove and flex to remove 3D printed parts. Also, it has a good build volume for most hobby uses and is much quieter than my old printer. It was also very well priced which I assume is partly because, as opposed to other Adventurer 3 printers on Amazon, the 3C has no camera built in (the hole is there, just no camera). Personally I don’t see much use for the camera so Flashforge having a slightly cheaper version without on seems a good idea. It also has WiFi built in and it was very easy to connect to Polar3D once I found out where the pin was on their website. Previously I just used the Cura slicer but being able to print straight from my Chromebook and Android table/phone is an excellent new way for me to do 3D printing. And it looks very nice too 🙂
THe PROS of this are basically what I said above and that I have had almost no critical issues.
1. Super easy to load and unload filament
2. A lot of helpful YouTube videos to help you get started
3. Super clean looking design and easy to monitor what is going on.
So the cons of this printer are this:
I am still trying to figure out the FlashPrint software. Not easy to find, then the download was challenging, my guess is that it has to do with compability issues between Chinese and English systems, but that is only a guess. FlashCloud was relatively easy to set up. One thing I notice about the FLashCloud is that it seems to go down on the Pacific Time Zone from early morning (say 3-6am – not really sure) until about 10-11 am. Once we get beyond 11am, the FlashCloud seems to start up and run with no issues. That’s all I have right now.
There are some printing issues that I cannot really attribute to the printer, but more my novice-ness at 3D printing. That may change as I move forward, but I am having no issues running the recommended settings in FlashCloud. There is very little stringing, and I mean VERY little. Some very little bumps in the edges, but again, I thin this will improve as I improve.
If I could ask the manufacturer for some upgrades, it would be these:
1. Include a cable to connect the printer to desktop computers and make it easier to download FlashPrint software. This would really help when you want to print but the FlashCloud is being finickiy or moody with logging in. Also, USB is not functional without the FlashPrint slicing to convert into G files.
2. Allow to print MF files directly from Microsoft 3D files, this would really streamline the process, but again, I am new to 3D printing so what do I know.
3. The on-line camera is a nice to have, but for new users, I haven’t found it useful to use. The delay in monitoring can be up to half a minute (using FlashCloud) and unless you like watching paint dry, or prhaps QC issues, not really needed in my humble opinion.
All i all, I would HIGHLY recommend this printer to anyone new to 3D printing, it is so easy and a real joy to work with. Very little noise, and I haven’t printed with ABS yet, but soon, very soon.
p.s. all photos of parts were created using TinkerCAD – again HOW incredible is that!!! LOVE this printer.
Great little printer, unboxed, calibrated, loaded filament and GO!!!
Very quiet and surprisingly good prints. Great for beginners like me.
Le produit est en plastique mais ce n’est pas trs gnant car les finitions sont bonnes et compacte et assez sympa.
Pour ce qui est du produit en lui mme la vitesse d’impression est assez bonne mais qui dpendra du niveau de finition ce qui est identique pour toutes les imprimantes. Une fois imprim, le produit se dcolle trs facilement grce la plaque chauffante et mallable.
Par contre je vous conseil d’acheter un petit kit que vous trouverez su Amazon pour quelques euro afin de pouvoir enlever le surplus de matire car sinon vous risquer de casser l’impression.
Le seul bmol du produit n’est pas le bruit d’impression qui reste assez honnte puisque l’imprimante est presque tanche. Mais le bruit du ventilateur 40x40x10 24v qui se trouve sous le capot de sous l’imprimante qui est ultra dsagrable, on craque rapidement on devient dingue. Et l’accs pour changer ce ventilo est assez difficile.
J’ai donc cherch sur le net et trouv une personne qui a eut l’intelligence d’esprit de crer un cache au format mais avec un emplacement permettant de mettre un autre modle de ventilateur 80x80x10 24v et plus silencieux. Je l’ai command pour 1349 sur le site du blogue mais le plan est mise dispo gratuitement.
Je pense que pour des raisons d’conomie, il n’y a pas de capteur de chaleur permettant de faire tourner ou de dmarrer ce ventilateur seulement un certain seuil de temprature et de plus je pense qu’il d’une mauvaise qualit.
Le produit est en plastique mais ce n’est pas trs gnant car les finitions sont bonnes et compacte et assez sympa.
Pour ce qui est du produit en lui mme la vitesse d’impression est assez bonne mais qui dpendra du niveau de finition ce qui est identique pour toutes les imprimantes. Une fois imprim, le produit se dcolle trs facilement grce la plaque chauffante et mallable.
Par contre je vous conseil d’acheter un petit kit que vous trouverez su Amazon pour quelques euro afin de pouvoir enlever le surplus de matire car sinon vous risquer de casser l’impression.
Le seul bmol du produit n’est pas le bruit d’impression qui reste assez honnte puisque l’imprimante est presque tanche. Mais le bruit du ventilateur 40x40x10 24v qui se trouve sous le capot de sous l’imprimante qui est ultra dsagrable, on craque rapidement on devient dingue. Et l’accs pour changer ce ventilo est assez difficile.
J’ai donc cherch sur le net et trouv une personne qui a eut l’intelligence d’esprit de crer un cache au format mais avec un emplacement permettant de mettre un autre modle de ventilateur 80x80x10 24v et plus silencieux. Je l’ai command pour 1349 sur le site du blogue mais le plan est mise dispo gratuitement.
Je pense que pour des raisons d’conomie, il n’y a pas de capteur de chaleur permettant de faire tourner ou de dmarrer ce ventilateur seulement un certain seuil de temprature et de plus je pense qu’il d’une mauvaise qualit.
Choisi pour son caractre “plug & play”, je n’ai pas t du de ce ct l. Simplement branche puis talonne facilement (l’imprimante prend 9 points sur la plateforme que l’utilisateur doit ajuster via l’cran tactile. Personnellement j’ai talonn l’aide d’une feuille de papier : elle doit toucher la tte d’impression mais quand mme pouvoir glisser sur la plateforme). J’ai de suite fait imprimer le modle de cube dj prsent dans la mmoire. J’ai t agrablement surpris du rsultat, aussi bien que l’on est en droit de l’attendre d’une imprimante 3D filaire bien rgle.
Aprs quelques essais, l’impression a l’air fiable, sur les petites pices que j’ai imprim jusqu’ prsent. Ce qui nous amne la petite contrainte de ce modle : elle ne peut imprimer que des pices de 150x150x150 mm. Ce n’est pas forcment gnant (en tout cas a ne l’est pas pour moi – je l’ai achete en connaissance de cause) mais prendre en compte.
En revanche, la chauffe est trs rapide, l’imprimante est assez silencieuse (pour une imprimante 3D), si ce n’est ces horribles bips au dmarrage de l’imprimante et la fin d’une impression, qui heureusement sont dsactivables via le menu.
Autre petit dfaut, l’imprimante n’a jamais russi se connecter mon rseau wifi (mais mon code wifi compliqu en est peut tre la cause), donc je l’ai branche en filaire.
Enfin, le logiciel d’impression 3D ddi FlashPrint est tout fait suffisant, il est assez intuitif. Il permet peut tre un peu moins de finesse de rglage que d’autres logiciels, mais ceux-ci sont alors plus complexes. A choisir en fonction des besoins. Je veux quelque chose de “plug & play” donc FlashPrint me convient. Et avec FlashPrint, l’envoi d’impression 3D via le rseau est a priori fiable et rapide.
Cette imprimante rpond globalement mes attentes, je la recommande donc ceux qui comme moi sont novices dans le milieu de l’impression 3D. Au final, la seule condition pour l’acqurir est de savoir dessiner en 3D… lmentaire, mais il convient de le rappeler tout de mme.
I like the fact that it’s enclosed, as it looks good but also captures any fumes or plastic particles that may occur. Also the casing makes sure dust doesn’t settle during printing.
It’s just amazing. The bed size is slightly small but I haven’t found it an issue and makes the overall size very compact.
It takes the Flashforge 500 gram spools and, for me, they last for ages. I use PET G as my default filament and have no problems.
I did have an issue initially when trying to remove the ‘model’ from the print bed when finished and found the best solution was the ‘glue stick’ method, to coat the print bed first.
The easiest way to remove the print bed is to let it cool down, push down in the centre with one hand, with the model still in place, and pull on the front catch of the bed at the same time with the other.
The most difficult decision was what 3D design software to use. After trying numerous, including Tinkercad, I ended up using Microsoft 3D Builder. I found it very intuitive to use and love the clean uncluttered presentation. It also has the ability to import images. If I’m making a holder for something that has a complex shape I take a photo to get the outline and import. It makes the design work so much easier.
Hours of endless fun and practical too
It’s just amazing. The bed size is slightly small but I haven’t found it an issue and makes the overall size very compact.
It takes the Flashforge 500 gram spools and, for me, they last for ages. I use PET G as my default filament and have no problems.
I did have an issue initially when trying to remove the ‘model’ from the print bed when finished and found the best solution was the ‘glue stick’ method, to coat the print bed first.
The easiest way to remove the print bed is to let it cool down, push down in the centre with one hand, with the model still in place, and pull on the front catch of the bed at the same time with the other.
The most difficult decision was what 3D design software to use. After trying numerous, including Tinkercad, I ended up using Microsoft 3D Builder. I found it very intuitive to use and love the clean uncluttered presentation. It also has the ability to import images. If I’m making a holder for something that has a complex shape I take a photo to get the outline and import. It makes the design work so much easier.
Hours of endless fun and practical too
It’s just amazing. The bed size is slightly small but I haven’t found it an issue and makes the overall size very compact.
It takes the Flashforge 500 gram spools and, for me, they last for ages. I use PET G as my default filament and have no problems.
I did have an issue initially when trying to remove the ‘model’ from the print bed when finished and found the best solution was the ‘glue stick’ method, to coat the print bed first.
The easiest way to remove the print bed is to let it cool down, push down in the centre with one hand, with the model still in place, and pull on the front catch of the bed at the same time with the other.
The most difficult decision was what 3D design software to use. After trying numerous, including Tinkercad, I ended up using Microsoft 3D Builder. I found it very intuitive to use and love the clean uncluttered presentation. It also has the ability to import images. If I’m making a holder for something that has a complex shape I take a photo to get the outline and import. It makes the design work so much easier.
Hours of endless fun and practical too
It’s just amazing. The bed size is slightly small but I haven’t found it an issue and makes the overall size very compact.
It takes the Flashforge 500 gram spools and, for me, they last for ages. I use PET G as my default filament and have no problems.
I did have an issue initially when trying to remove the ‘model’ from the print bed when finished and found the best solution was the ‘glue stick’ method, to coat the print bed first.
The easiest way to remove the print bed is to let it cool down, push down in the centre with one hand, with the model still in place, and pull on the front catch of the bed at the same time with the other.
The most difficult decision was what 3D design software to use. After trying numerous, including Tinkercad, I ended up using Microsoft 3D Builder. I found it very intuitive to use and love the clean uncluttered presentation. It also has the ability to import images. If I’m making a holder for something that has a complex shape I take a photo to get the outline and import. It makes the design work so much easier.
Hours of endless fun and practical too
After playing around with it for a couple days and getting used to the printing software, settings etc, I then started printing a bunch of little test pieces. After a week I got brave and started doing batch prints of 4 models that I want to sell, that came out great so I pushed it further and eventually got to printing 8 models in a batch and even left it to print over night with no issues.
This machine only takes the smaller 500g spool of filaments but thankfully some wise people of the internet have designed a larger spool holder that you can print on your own machine and then that will allow you to buy the larger 1kg spool of filament and print without any issues.
Overall I’d definitely recommend this as it comes out the box ready to go, you just need to follow the instructions on how to load the filament and you’re good to go!
After playing around with it for a couple days and getting used to the printing software, settings etc, I then started printing a bunch of little test pieces. After a week I got brave and started doing batch prints of 4 models that I want to sell, that came out great so I pushed it further and eventually got to printing 8 models in a batch and even left it to print over night with no issues.
This machine only takes the smaller 500g spool of filaments but thankfully some wise people of the internet have designed a larger spool holder that you can print on your own machine and then that will allow you to buy the larger 1kg spool of filament and print without any issues.
Overall I’d definitely recommend this as it comes out the box ready to go, you just need to follow the instructions on how to load the filament and you’re good to go!
After playing around with it for a couple days and getting used to the printing software, settings etc, I then started printing a bunch of little test pieces. After a week I got brave and started doing batch prints of 4 models that I want to sell, that came out great so I pushed it further and eventually got to printing 8 models in a batch and even left it to print over night with no issues.
This machine only takes the smaller 500g spool of filaments but thankfully some wise people of the internet have designed a larger spool holder that you can print on your own machine and then that will allow you to buy the larger 1kg spool of filament and print without any issues.
Overall I’d definitely recommend this as it comes out the box ready to go, you just need to follow the instructions on how to load the filament and you’re good to go!
After playing around with it for a couple days and getting used to the printing software, settings etc, I then started printing a bunch of little test pieces. After a week I got brave and started doing batch prints of 4 models that I want to sell, that came out great so I pushed it further and eventually got to printing 8 models in a batch and even left it to print over night with no issues.
This machine only takes the smaller 500g spool of filaments but thankfully some wise people of the internet have designed a larger spool holder that you can print on your own machine and then that will allow you to buy the larger 1kg spool of filament and print without any issues.
Overall I’d definitely recommend this as it comes out the box ready to go, you just need to follow the instructions on how to load the filament and you’re good to go!
Et j’adore instalation en 5 minutes, parametrage 2 et impression du petit cub rouge de test 10 min aprs le dballage.
Elle est silencieuse pour une machine 3d (comparaison au grosse ouverte) on entend seulement les ventilateur pour le refroidissement = bruit d’un pc poussireux ^^.
Elle a une jolie qualit de finition de pices
et un bon rendu qui peut tre amlior en diminuant la vite est autre technique (voir bateau).
Les pices qui sont changeable sont pas chres et au nombre de deux seulement ^^.
Le plateau est en vente sur Amazon pour 15-20 . Pour pouvoir enchaner les impressions rapidement et la tte d’imprimante est aussi sur Amazon 30 . Donc rien avoir avec les DIY ou il faut des tonnes de pices pour maintenir a machine et excessivement chre .
Attention la zone d’impression est de 15cm x15cm donc reste petit mais on peut couper les impressions :).
En rsum, elle est pas chre et sans rglage donc parfait pour les foyers voulant une machine et bloquant sur le prix ou sur l’installation/maintenance. Et protge avec ca boite pour viter au enfant de ce faire mal.
Je vous la recommande donc 300%.
The built in camera working only with flash cloud. And need a strong wifi…
The smartphone app provided on play store it doesn’t work at all.. Don’t even bother yourself to download it! But the free PC slicer app works very well, and absolutely usefull.
Overall very good build quality, i thik the enclosure is very important on a printer, and makes it quiet, but still not recommended in your bedroom.
I think absolutely worth every penny.
The built in camera working only with flash cloud. And need a strong wifi…
The smartphone app provided on play store it doesn’t work at all.. Don’t even bother yourself to download it! But the free PC slicer app works very well, and absolutely usefull.
Overall very good build quality, i thik the enclosure is very important on a printer, and makes it quiet, but still not recommended in your bedroom.
I think absolutely worth every penny.
The built in camera working only with flash cloud. And need a strong wifi…
The smartphone app provided on play store it doesn’t work at all.. Don’t even bother yourself to download it! But the free PC slicer app works very well, and absolutely usefull.
Overall very good build quality, i thik the enclosure is very important on a printer, and makes it quiet, but still not recommended in your bedroom.
I think absolutely worth every penny.
The built in camera working only with flash cloud. And need a strong wifi…
The smartphone app provided on play store it doesn’t work at all.. Don’t even bother yourself to download it! But the free PC slicer app works very well, and absolutely usefull.
Overall very good build quality, i thik the enclosure is very important on a printer, and makes it quiet, but still not recommended in your bedroom.
I think absolutely worth every penny.
This printer is amazing! I was hesitant to take the plunge but I’ve been so glad I did! Really am so happy with it! For the price it’s a real steal! If your a first time user like I was Search flash forge on Reddit for tones of advice and help!
This is my first 3D printer and I am extremely happy with it. It was easy to set up and I’ve printed something everyday so far with it. I print from a cheap usb I brought from Amazon (tip make sure files have gone through your slicer software otherwise you won’t see anything in the usb when it’s inserted into the printer). I printed the chillers in the photo using tinkercad and they printed really well on the printer. I would be tempted to buy another so I can print more stuff.
This is my first 3D printer and I am extremely happy with it. It was easy to set up and I’ve printed something everyday so far with it. I print from a cheap usb I brought from Amazon (tip make sure files have gone through your slicer software otherwise you won’t see anything in the usb when it’s inserted into the printer). I printed the chillers in the photo using tinkercad and they printed really well on the printer. I would be tempted to buy another so I can print more stuff.
I bought this to replace my Flashforge Finder, and have loved it. Straight out the box to print in less than 30 minutes only failure I had was operator error. I printed out an external spool holder so I could take the larger size reels and it works perfect. Easy to clean out extruder.
I bought this to replace my Flashforge Finder, and have loved it. Straight out the box to print in less than 30 minutes only failure I had was operator error. I printed out an external spool holder so I could take the larger size reels and it works perfect. Easy to clean out extruder.
I bought this to replace my Flashforge Finder, and have loved it. Straight out the box to print in less than 30 minutes only failure I had was operator error. I printed out an external spool holder so I could take the larger size reels and it works perfect. Easy to clean out extruder.
The level of quality is outstanding and
After the latest update that supports 3mm nozzle it work perfectly without any clicking noises what so ever.
I recommend unlocking expert mode on the software and tinkering with the print settings for best results.
Last thing I tried was translucent PLA 5mm layer height with 2 shell thickness and the result was staggering! Zero visible lines and enough robustness that it won’t crack! (I did a QA test by throwing the figure down the stairs)
Great produc
The level of quality is outstanding and
After the latest update that supports 3mm nozzle it work perfectly without any clicking noises what so ever.
I recommend unlocking expert mode on the software and tinkering with the print settings for best results.
Last thing I tried was translucent PLA 5mm layer height with 2 shell thickness and the result was staggering! Zero visible lines and enough robustness that it won’t crack! (I did a QA test by throwing the figure down the stairs)
Great produc
Can’t fault it so far.
Can’t fault it so far.
Excellent quality 3D printer for such an affordable price. So easy to set up and connect with my laptop and love the camera function too!
Support has been great with after sales message sent to me offering me advice
I have owned other printers in the last and found they have all failed prematurely but due to the lockdown downtime I took a punt on this one.
The Machine is well built and prints perfect each time.
One of the best things you can do if convert it to use a Eod Nozzle instead of the included one. I have also converted it to use a glass bed.
The downsides are;
No filament detector has not once Worked unfortunately.
ABS printing I have found difficult with this machine.
Small 150 x 150 build volume.
Levelling of the bed is difficult.
I have owned other printers in the last and found they have all failed prematurely but due to the lockdown downtime I took a punt on this one.
The Machine is well built and prints perfect each time.
One of the best things you can do if convert it to use a Eod Nozzle instead of the included one. I have also converted it to use a glass bed.
The downsides are;
No filament detector has not once Worked unfortunately.
ABS printing I have found difficult with this machine.
Small 150 x 150 build volume.
Levelling of the bed is difficult.
I have owned other printers in the last and found they have all failed prematurely but due to the lockdown downtime I took a punt on this one.
The Machine is well built and prints perfect each time.
One of the best things you can do if convert it to use a Eod Nozzle instead of the included one. I have also converted it to use a glass bed.
The downsides are;
No filament detector has not once Worked unfortunately.
ABS printing I have found difficult with this machine.
Small 150 x 150 build volume.
Levelling of the bed is difficult.
I have owned other printers in the last and found they have all failed prematurely but due to the lockdown downtime I took a punt on this one.
The Machine is well built and prints perfect each time.
One of the best things you can do if convert it to use a Eod Nozzle instead of the included one. I have also converted it to use a glass bed.
The downsides are;
No filament detector has not once Worked unfortunately.
ABS printing I have found difficult with this machine.
Small 150 x 150 build volume.
Levelling of the bed is difficult.
The only real downside to this printer is the fact that you cannot use normal 1Kg filament spools inside the printer itself, but after a quick look on the internet you will find lots of adapters that you can print to use these spools.
I would recommend this printer for someone getting into the hobby.
The only real downside to this printer is the fact that you cannot use normal 1Kg filament spools inside the printer itself, but after a quick look on the internet you will find lots of adapters that you can print to use these spools.
I would recommend this printer for someone getting into the hobby.
The only real downside to this printer is the fact that you cannot use normal 1Kg filament spools inside the printer itself, but after a quick look on the internet you will find lots of adapters that you can print to use these spools.
I would recommend this printer for someone getting into the hobby.
The only real downside to this printer is the fact that you cannot use normal 1Kg filament spools inside the printer itself, but after a quick look on the internet you will find lots of adapters that you can print to use these spools.
I would recommend this printer for someone getting into the hobby.
Prints like a dream, but make sure you use high quality branded filliment, found lesser quality filliment although does still work has a tendancy of clogging the nozzle.
Bar this, it’s a great printer! Very quiet and the enclosed housing keeps the print bed free of dust and dirt of which can effect prints!