FlashForge 3D Printer Creator Pro2, Metal Frame Structure, Acrylic Covers, Optimized Build Platform, Independent Dual Extruder W/2 Spools, Works with ABS and PLA
| Dimensions: | 54.86 x 39.88 x 47.75 cm; 21.34 Kilograms |
| Manufacture: | Zhejiang Flashforge 3D Technology Co., Ltd. |
| Dimensions: | 54.86 x 39.88 x 47.75 cm; 21.34 Kilograms |
| Origin: | China |
| Reference: | CP2 |
The first one I ordered unfortunately arrived defective but FlashForge took care of me with a replacement unit. I really appreciate being able to print in Mirror mode and can print twice as fast if making multiple of the same item. The enclosure is helpful because I can put the printer in the garage with no worries. Only drawbacks are the noise and the fact that it’s somewhat difficult to access the build plate inside the enclosure
The first one I ordered unfortunately arrived defective but FlashForge took care of me with a replacement unit. I really appreciate being able to print in Mirror mode and can print twice as fast if making multiple of the same item. The enclosure is helpful because I can put the printer in the garage with no worries. Only drawbacks are the noise and the fact that it’s somewhat difficult to access the build plate inside the enclosure
I love this printer - I'd give it 5 stars if I didn't have to run an SD card back and forth between my PC and the machine, but it is a workhorse - wifi and a temperature upgrade would make it 5 stars for me
I love this printer – I’d give it 5 stars if I didn’t have to run an SD card back and forth between my PC and the machine, but it is a workhorse – wifi and a temperature upgrade would make it 5 stars for me
This unit is real good the only thing I believe it should come with a pei plate. Unit is as described, unit is easy to operate and show far shown excellent results. Flashprint 5 that comes with it should have better intructions for the sofware and its use. 4 out of 5 overall.
This unit is real good the only thing I believe it should come with a pei plate. Unit is as described, unit is easy to operate and show far shown excellent results. Flashprint 5 that comes with it should have better intructions for the sofware and its use. 4 out of 5 overall.
There’s a lot to like about this printer. The firmware for loading/unloading filament and leveling is very well thought out. They even have lights inside the box so you can see how the print is going. The print speed is good.
The things that dropped it down a star are:
* The hangers for the filament reels don’t fit standard filament reels. I printed replacements that work.
* Flashprint takes over displaying all sorts of text files. I had to reset over 60 different file types even after I purged it from my system. I never could figure out how to do a two color print with it.
* The bed is not quite square. I haven’t tried to fix this yet.
I did have a couple of problems like an extruder jammed. I wrote a support ticket on it and got overnight help. They have a lot of “how to fix it” videos on youtube.
There are a couple of things that would make it perfect:
* Fix the reel hangers
* Use a flexible magnetic PEI sheet for the bed. They are readily available on Amazon. You do need to add a z-shim to account for the extra thickness.
* Add automatic bed leveling. Yes, their leveling routines are good, but it takes time to do it.
I’ve printed both PLA and PET-G with good success. The filament loading/unloading heats the print heads enough to melt ABS. Their filament loading firmware flushes out whatever was in the printer so you print with the new filament.
My next project is to set-up Octoprint. That way I will be able to send the print file directly to the printer and be able to see what’s going on from my computer.
Easy to use, excellent print quality
Have only printed a hand full of things so far but from what iv done i can say its acturate and clean, just make sure you level the bed properly and make sure there isn’t any loose filliment on the nozzles. Speaking of this comes with 2 spools that hold quite a respectable about of filament. Overall couldn’t be happier with this printe
Videos und Erklärung sind auf der SD Karte - Drucker kann deutsch - Gutes gerä
Ich drucke bereits seit einem Jahr mit einem ender 3. Der Drucker ist fr meinen Zweck perfekt, da ich mit pva arbeiten mchte. Er ist etwas laut, fr ein Bro nicht unbedingt perfekt. Aber Qualitt ist super. Ich bin zufrieden! Leveln ist halbautomatisch. Haftung ist brutal. Also man muss definitiv das bed erheizen, um das gedruckte abzubekommen.
I have been flogging this printer 24/7 for weeks now in a 6th grade STEM class. It never hiccups and I have only had one failed print, and it was my fault. The only things bad I can say about it are the bed material gets cut up from fighting to get prints loose, and the reels in the back make loading filament a pain. I am thinking of buying a second one to keep up with demand.
I have been flogging this printer 24/7 for weeks now in a 6th grade STEM class. It never hiccups and I have only had one failed print, and it was my fault. The only things bad I can say about it are the bed material gets cut up from fighting to get prints loose, and the reels in the back make loading filament a pain. I am thinking of buying a second one to keep up with demand.
Easy to use, deceit print quality, slow to print-especially in dual color mode. Print bed ended up too small for my use.
Easy to use, deceit print quality, slow to print-especially in dual color mode. Print bed ended up too small for my use.
My 1st was a Makerbot single extruder……this one is awesome…..great price, printed perfect minutes out of the box and very nice print quality……I cant say that for the 1st one….
My 1st was a Makerbot single extruderthis one is awesome..great price, printed perfect minutes out of the box and very nice print qualityI cant say that for the 1st one.
I am new to 3D printing. I had a not so great experience with a printer before this (from a very high rated 3D printer company) so it was a little disappointed and it was really nice to get one that was printing perfectly after a very basic setup. Plus it can do two at once and in dual colors. I highly recommend this product. Update: I am still printing every day and these printers have worked flawlessly.
I am new to 3D printing. I had a not so great experience with a printer before this (from a very high rated 3D printer company) so it was a little disappointed and it was really nice to get one that was printing perfectly after a very basic setup. Plus it can do two at once and in dual colors. I highly recommend this product. Update: I am still printing every day and these printers have worked flawlessly.
Great prints, exceeded my expectations for common filaments. I print a lot of lettering and it really does well with the Flashprint slicer. Good enough for me atleast. Drawbacks for me are no wifi ability and sometimes small card errors or cable errors but they're never long term. Great for beginners that want to print with dual extruders. If you're new to it there is a learning curve for producing the printd you want. The case is nice, but the platform isn't removable. Instructions to assemble are pretty good.
Great prints, exceeded my expectations for common filaments. I print a lot of lettering and it really does well with the Flashprint slicer. Good enough for me atleast. Drawbacks for me are no wifi ability and sometimes small card errors or cable errors but they’re never long term. Great for beginners that want to print with dual extruders. If you’re new to it there is a learning curve for producing the printd you want. The case is nice, but the platform isn’t removable. Instructions to assemble are pretty good.
This thing is so cool and awesome it’s very nice Super easy to use if you know your way around computers a little bit awesome that it comes with classic ready to rock ‘n’ roll; Only thing is the Y axis feels like it’s a little crooked not sure if it’s supposed to be like this but also prints on the pad a little crooked; Overall does what it supposed to!
Workhorse 3D printe
Reliable and easy to set up, but do print off a filament guide for it that stands off the filament to the center of the reel and a pair of universal reel holders (the ones that come with it only fit flashforge reels).
So far I’ve had little trouble removing prints from the bed in either PLA or TPU.
Expect to get filament jammed in the extruders and to need to dismantle the extruder assembly from time to time – I find a bag clip very helpful for securing the long fan bolts and keeping the fan/heatsink assembly together. A nozzle cleaning kit with needles, tweezers and a little brass brush is also useful.
IDEX that just works
Started setting the printer up at 7pm. Had dual bency’s by midnight. Bed leveling was simple. Calibrating the two extruders starts after bed leveling and is assisted by simple prints from both in x and y. They came calibrated, but it is good to know if they fall out of adjustment, correction is easy.
The only negative thus far is bed size. At first I had trouble removing prints. Using a razor blade solved the issue.
Fantastic First Printe
I am ecstatic that I got this printer 2-3 months ago. I have dozens and dozens of successful prints using a range of filaments. There is a steep learning curve when going beyond the basics, so watch videos and read up before opening up and using, especially setup and calibration to gain confidence.
Buy blue painter’s tape!!! I was needing to chisel off the prints from the print plate, sometimes violently because to adhered too well. Other advice is to print spool adaptors as needed and learn how to run maintenance on your printer. Can be a little loud and needs a solid surface. I have not used tech support, so cannot review that aspect. Overall, I am super happy with this opening up the world of 3D printing for me and my boys.
Tolles Gerät, nix für Anfänge
Wir haben jetzt schon einige Meter Filament durch die Extruder unseres Flashforge Creator Pro gelassen und sind begeistert.
Der Drucker kommt recht weit zusammengebaut an. Der restliche Zusammenbau nach der Lieferung ist keine groe Herausforderung. Die Achsen sollten, mit dem beiliegenden Fett, beim Zusammenbau, gefettet werden. Das mitgelieferte Druckbett hat eine Haftung die ich bisher noch nie gesehen hatte. Im warmen Zustand msste man die Sachen mit Hammer und Meiel von der Platte nehmen – also auf jeden Fall warten bis er abgekhlt ist.
Wir haben das Bett mit einer Messuhr nachgemessen. Eine Gesammtabweichung von 0,025mm ist auch fr 3D Drucker recht wenig.
Das Leveln ber nur drei Bett Schrauben ist etwas knifflig, funktioniert aber mit etwas bung recht gut.
Die Demo Dateien haben wir mit PLA gedruckt. Diese waren extrem mahaltig und echt schn.
Richtig begeistert sind wir von dem drucken mit ABS. Extrem mahaltig ohne Streaming oder sonstige Verwerfungen einfach nur gut. Wir hatten hier fr den Originalslicer und einfach die ABS Einstellung verwendet.
NachLeveln ist selten erforderlich, jedenfalls bei unserem Aufstellort im Wohnzimmer.
Die Druckgeschwindigkeit ist, fr unsere Verhltnisse, sehr hoch.
Der Drucker steht, wie bereits geschrieben, bei uns im Wohnzimmer. Die Lautstrke strt dabei auch beim Fernsehen gucken nicht.
Der Drucker wird im Gegensatz zu unseren anderen 3 Druckern – fr einen 3D Drcker – recht grozgig gelevelt. Die Levelkarte liegt bei.
Der Drucker hat uns vom ersten Druck an mit seinen Druckergebnissen begeistert. Da dieser Drcker zwei Extrudern hat, haben sich die Mglichkeiten potenziert. Da sich nicht nur Mglichkeiten potenzieren, sondern auch Fehlerquellen, halte ich den Drucker nicht fr Anfnger tauglich. Schon das Leveln muss gekonnt sein und ein gewisses technisches Verstndnis muss vorhanden sein. Dann macht der Drcker echt Spa und liefert echt super Ergebnisse.
Tolles Gerät, nix für Anfänge
Wir haben jetzt schon einige Meter Filament durch die Extruder unseres Flashforge Creator Pro gelassen und sind begeistert.
Der Drucker kommt recht weit zusammengebaut an. Der restliche Zusammenbau nach der Lieferung ist keine groe Herausforderung. Die Achsen sollten, mit dem beiliegenden Fett, beim Zusammenbau, gefettet werden. Das mitgelieferte Druckbett hat eine Haftung die ich bisher noch nie gesehen hatte. Im warmen Zustand msste man die Sachen mit Hammer und Meiel von der Platte nehmen – also auf jeden Fall warten bis er abgekhlt ist.
Wir haben das Bett mit einer Messuhr nachgemessen. Eine Gesammtabweichung von 0,025mm ist auch fr 3D Drucker recht wenig.
Das Leveln ber nur drei Bett Schrauben ist etwas knifflig, funktioniert aber mit etwas bung recht gut.
Die Demo Dateien haben wir mit PLA gedruckt. Diese waren extrem mahaltig und echt schn.
Richtig begeistert sind wir von dem drucken mit ABS. Extrem mahaltig ohne Streaming oder sonstige Verwerfungen einfach nur gut. Wir hatten hier fr den Originalslicer und einfach die ABS Einstellung verwendet.
NachLeveln ist selten erforderlich, jedenfalls bei unserem Aufstellort im Wohnzimmer.
Die Druckgeschwindigkeit ist, fr unsere Verhltnisse, sehr hoch.
Der Drucker steht, wie bereits geschrieben, bei uns im Wohnzimmer. Die Lautstrke strt dabei auch beim Fernsehen gucken nicht.
Der Drucker wird im Gegensatz zu unseren anderen 3 Druckern – fr einen 3D Drcker – recht grozgig gelevelt. Die Levelkarte liegt bei.
Der Drucker hat uns vom ersten Druck an mit seinen Druckergebnissen begeistert. Da dieser Drcker zwei Extrudern hat, haben sich die Mglichkeiten potenziert. Da sich nicht nur Mglichkeiten potenzieren, sondern auch Fehlerquellen, halte ich den Drucker nicht fr Anfnger tauglich. Schon das Leveln muss gekonnt sein und ein gewisses technisches Verstndnis muss vorhanden sein. Dann macht der Drcker echt Spa und liefert echt super Ergebnisse.
Very good print quality right out of the box on a variety of project types. Have not had to call upon tech support as instructions are well detailed.
Very good print quality right out of the box on a variety of project types. Have not had to call upon tech support as instructions are well detailed.
Pros:
– IDEX for PVA to dissolve in water or dual color.
– Comes with (2) 1kg fillaments (yeyyy).
– Easy to setup and start printing once you cut all the straps.
– Anti-ooze or drip helps a lot.
Cons:
– Instructions are not clear on the correct way to install the printing units. You can even install them incorrectly and left where the right is supposed to go and the other way.
– If you install the anti-drip/ooze, you will get clogs all the time and worse once it cools down only if you have incorrect settings!
– Bed is horrible to take prints out off. You NEED to buy the flexible steel plate, it is so easy, you just can’t describe it. Get the dimensions right of the bed because you can loose printing space and don’t forget to print first the SPACER to accommodate the bed new Z dimensions.
– No sure why USB connection keeps dropping the printer in the Flashforge slicer. I think it’s related to USB3.0 and that it wants USB2.0. Don’t know, have been printing in the SD Card since.
– Heater bed PCB board is exposed and you can damage the unit if it is turned on and a screw or metal object touches it. You will have to print in carbon fiber in another printer something to “cover it”.
– Fans are noisy just by being “on” even without printing. After a few months, it’s ok I guess.
Overall, you will love this unit once you accept, upgrade or you are aware of the CONS.
Pros:
– IDEX for PVA to dissolve in water or dual color.
– Comes with (2) 1kg fillaments (yeyyy).
– Easy to setup and start printing once you cut all the straps.
– Anti-ooze or drip helps a lot.
Cons:
– Instructions are not clear on the correct way to install the printing units. You can even install them incorrectly and left where the right is supposed to go and the other way.
– If you install the anti-drip/ooze, you will get clogs all the time and worse once it cools down only if you have incorrect settings!
– Bed is horrible to take prints out off. You NEED to buy the flexible steel plate, it is so easy, you just can’t describe it. Get the dimensions right of the bed because you can loose printing space and don’t forget to print first the SPACER to accommodate the bed new Z dimensions.
– No sure why USB connection keeps dropping the printer in the Flashforge slicer. I think it’s related to USB3.0 and that it wants USB2.0. Don’t know, have been printing in the SD Card since.
– Heater bed PCB board is exposed and you can damage the unit if it is turned on and a screw or metal object touches it. You will have to print in carbon fiber in another printer something to “cover it”.
– Fans are noisy just by being “on” even without printing. After a few months, it’s ok I guess.
Overall, you will love this unit once you accept, upgrade or you are aware of the CONS.
I got this as an upgrade on Black Friday sale. It’s a little out of my comfortable price range, but with a sale I pulled the trigger. I’ve had my previous printer for almost a decade. And had been printing for 3 weeks straight this month, working on a big project (on my MonoPrice Maker Select i3) and felt it was time to get something that wasn’t such a hassle to use.
Quality: 10x better than my last printer (Maker Select i3/Prusa i3). The layer lines are almost invisible. I was extremely impressed by the quality that this printer has out of the box, versus what I had to scratch and claw to get on my Monoprice i3. I was astounded.
Ease of use: *Out of the box* this thing prints great! No BS like with low cost “Ender Style” printers. It’s EASY. The touch screen walks you through the leveling & calibration process, and they’re effortless. Leveling is just 3 locations – and the printer goes to those positions itself. I think of it as “assisted leveling”.
My Monoprice i3 is virtually impossible to level – and a massive hassle and pain in the hands to get even close. And it needs leveled more often than you’re willing to do. …goto remove a particularly stuck print from the build plate….gotta level again. If you get a junky printer, many many many of your prints will be ruined by poor leveling – wasting tons of time and filament.
The FlashForge Creator Pro2 is built like a tank. I feel comfortable running this machine overnight, which I would NEVER do with my i3. My i3 has caught on fire twice – a poorly designed and engineered machine, with inferior parts.
Flexible Filaments: I haven’t tried ninjaflex yet. I’m a little worried about the bowden tube setup and flexibles. I’ll update this review after I’ve tried it.
IDEX: The IDEX is awesome. If you have a bunch of parts to pump out, this will get them out in double the time. Great for time restraints.
Build plate volume: A little on the lacking side. It’s been able to do what I got it to do: practical prints.
Most practical prints fit well within this build plate. The goofy stuff (like your expandable katanas) don’t fit. But I still have my i3 to do slightly larger/one-offs/goofy prints. Stuff that’s just for fun. Expandable swords and “goofy” prints are the kind of thing you’re going to print off, have a honey moon phase of a day or two, then throw in a box or give away, and never touch again. I wouldn’t make my decision based on those. And there really aren’t that many practical printing applications that require massive build volume. I can’t think of any to be honest.
Slicer Software: The FlashPrint slicer program is not as good as Cura. Cura is way easier to understand. It’s much better laid out, with similar options all nearby each other. I’m finding myself digging and digging through FlashPrint’s ugly menu to try to find certain slicer settings – some of which don’t seem to exist. FlashPrint’s supports suck. I’ve looked into getting Cura to work with this printer and haven’t figured it out yet. Once I can use Cura, I’ll be done with FlashPrint.
What this printer is for: This printer is great for time restraints. If you need to get a huge project done in a week or month, the price of this printer is worth it. You’ll save soooo much time versus some piece of junk “Ender 3 style” printer, that needs hundreds of hours of wasted design time, slicer tinkering, modification, repair, extra declogging, and lost time due to bad levels/poor stability. Plus you can half your printing time using the IDEX feature, and print double the volume in the same time.
You’ll get much better at 3d Printing, much faster with this machine. With a lot less possibility of dropping the hobby out of frustration or machine failure.
I got this as an upgrade on Black Friday sale. It’s a little out of my comfortable price range, but with a sale I pulled the trigger. I’ve had my previous printer for almost a decade. And had been printing for 3 weeks straight this month, working on a big project (on my MonoPrice Maker Select i3) and felt it was time to get something that wasn’t such a hassle to use.
Quality: 10x better than my last printer (Maker Select i3/Prusa i3). The layer lines are almost invisible. I was extremely impressed by the quality that this printer has out of the box, versus what I had to scratch and claw to get on my Monoprice i3. I was astounded.
Ease of use: *Out of the box* this thing prints great! No BS like with low cost “Ender Style” printers. It’s EASY. The touch screen walks you through the leveling & calibration process, and they’re effortless. Leveling is just 3 locations – and the printer goes to those positions itself. I think of it as “assisted leveling”.
My Monoprice i3 is virtually impossible to level – and a massive hassle and pain in the hands to get even close. And it needs leveled more often than you’re willing to do. …goto remove a particularly stuck print from the build plate….gotta level again. If you get a junky printer, many many many of your prints will be ruined by poor leveling – wasting tons of time and filament.
The FlashForge Creator Pro2 is built like a tank. I feel comfortable running this machine overnight, which I would NEVER do with my i3. My i3 has caught on fire twice – a poorly designed and engineered machine, with inferior parts.
Flexible Filaments: I haven’t tried ninjaflex yet. I’m a little worried about the bowden tube setup and flexibles. I’ll update this review after I’ve tried it.
IDEX: The IDEX is awesome. If you have a bunch of parts to pump out, this will get them out in double the time. Great for time restraints.
Build plate volume: A little on the lacking side. It’s been able to do what I got it to do: practical prints.
Most practical prints fit well within this build plate. The goofy stuff (like your expandable katanas) don’t fit. But I still have my i3 to do slightly larger/one-offs/goofy prints. Stuff that’s just for fun. Expandable swords and “goofy” prints are the kind of thing you’re going to print off, have a honey moon phase of a day or two, then throw in a box or give away, and never touch again. I wouldn’t make my decision based on those. And there really aren’t that many practical printing applications that require massive build volume. I can’t think of any to be honest.
Slicer Software: The FlashPrint slicer program is not as good as Cura. Cura is way easier to understand. It’s much better laid out, with similar options all nearby each other. I’m finding myself digging and digging through FlashPrint’s ugly menu to try to find certain slicer settings – some of which don’t seem to exist. FlashPrint’s supports suck. I’ve looked into getting Cura to work with this printer and haven’t figured it out yet. Once I can use Cura, I’ll be done with FlashPrint.
What this printer is for: This printer is great for time restraints. If you need to get a huge project done in a week or month, the price of this printer is worth it. You’ll save soooo much time versus some piece of junk “Ender 3 style” printer, that needs hundreds of hours of wasted design time, slicer tinkering, modification, repair, extra declogging, and lost time due to bad levels/poor stability. Plus you can half your printing time using the IDEX feature, and print double the volume in the same time.
You’ll get much better at 3d Printing, much faster with this machine. With a lot less possibility of dropping the hobby out of frustration or machine failure.
I was very sceptical buying this printer after seeing bad reviews for the price but I took the gamble and it payed off. Been using this printer now for 3 weeks and is been fantastic I have made some great projects from it. NOW I have had some mishaps with it I am not going to lie like the ones you see in bad reviews. E.g clogging and prints failing miserably. However this was down to user error. Not levelling print bed and temperatures etc i never knew their was a lot to this hobby but it’s gets easier trust me. If I had to moan about something it would be the printer volume not very big because the projects I was hoping to do does not fit the bed when I come to slice I have to reduce the size and that sometimes affects the print quality. I am a beginner in this hobby and would recommend this printer it’s very easy to use
I was very sceptical buying this printer after seeing bad reviews for the price but I took the gamble and it payed off. Been using this printer now for 3 weeks and is been fantastic I have made some great projects from it. NOW I have had some mishaps with it I am not going to lie like the ones you see in bad reviews. E.g clogging and prints failing miserably. However this was down to user error. Not levelling print bed and temperatures etc i never knew their was a lot to this hobby but it’s gets easier trust me. If I had to moan about something it would be the printer volume not very big because the projects I was hoping to do does not fit the bed when I come to slice I have to reduce the size and that sometimes affects the print quality. I am a beginner in this hobby and would recommend this printer it’s very easy to use
This 3d printer is great and easy to operate
Easy to work with even the prints come out really, nice.
Really thinking of getting a nother. The problem I have is the print Really sticks. I found that if it is still a little warm it’s easy to get the print off the bed with a little effort.
Great little printer but some minor mods required.
1 Print out a new guide for the filament as they do not unwind well.
2 Print out a new filament spool holder as supplied limits use of other makes
3 Upgrade the heatbed.
Prints stick so well to the supplied tape bases you will pull your hair out trying to get them off!
Great little printer but some minor mods required.
1 Print out a new guide for the filament as they do not unwind well.
2 Print out a new filament spool holder as supplied limits use of other makes
3 Upgrade the heatbed.
Prints stick so well to the supplied tape bases you will pull your hair out trying to get them off!
I use this machine to print parts for our product we sell on our website. Prints are very clean.
The only complaint is no removable build plate. It sticks the print down so well its tough to get it unstuck.
This printer is awesome. It doesn't like temperature changes though. Keep that in mind.
This printer is awesome. It doesn’t like temperature changes though. Keep that in mind.
Le prestazioni sono molto buone, anche le funzioni di specularita e clone. Tuttavia, per le dimensioni occupate, ha un piatto sottodimensionato. Il software FlashForge pesante e a volte instabile su Windows 10 pur avendo una ram di 32 Gbyte. Gli agganci per le bobine sono un tantino scomodi, cos come l’interruttore sul retro.
Has done everything I have asked if it. I now mostly print models using it with pva. Works great. Print then dunk in warm water and post processing complete.
Great little printe
I like the size fits on my work top, good quality prints. The only problem I have is with the instructions, it did not show print heads placement very well. So I ended with them wrong way round, you must have chrome fan shield to front. Apart from that I am very happy with this printer.
Great little printe
I like the size fits on my work top, good quality prints. The only problem I have is with the instructions, it did not show print heads placement very well. So I ended with them wrong way round, you must have chrome fan shield to front. Apart from that I am very happy with this printer.
This was my first 3d printer purchase. Right out of the box, after doing the initial calibration with the filament- I was able to start printing successfully without tweaking any of the settings in the FlashPrint software. Having the capability of 2 extruders running at the same time is awesome!
This was my first 3d printer purchase. Right out of the box, after doing the initial calibration with the filament- I was able to start printing successfully without tweaking any of the settings in the FlashPrint software. Having the capability of 2 extruders running at the same time is awesome!
Software is simple. works well on default settings. really nice prints
Very satisfied
Love this my first 3D printer and using for modelling small scale models need more prep
Before painting but still getting good results didn’t want the smell etc from a resin printer so after researching found this to be best for what I wanted still happy maybe will buy a resin printer for the garage in the future but overall very satisfied
Difficult to write a really objective review – this is my first 3D printer, but I did a lot of research before buying. It’s obviously not the best machine out there, and I with it could print nylon, but for the money it’s obviously good value. I love the twin heads.
I’ve not printed much yet, but what I have made has functioned well enough.
A big drawback for me is removal of the print. I have tried with and without a raft and have broken some smaller prints. I need to do some research on how to improve (that using teflon, silicon or ptfe perhaps…).
Difficult to write a really objective review – this is my first 3D printer, but I did a lot of research before buying. It’s obviously not the best machine out there, and I with it could print nylon, but for the money it’s obviously good value. I love the twin heads.
I’ve not printed much yet, but what I have made has functioned well enough.
A big drawback for me is removal of the print. I have tried with and without a raft and have broken some smaller prints. I need to do some research on how to improve (that using teflon, silicon or ptfe perhaps…).
Excellent printe
Simple to assemble and a install software. Print quality extremely good with little distortion due to heated bed.
The Flashforge Creator Pro 2, is my first 3D printer. Purchase to allow my kids to experience design and 3D printing. The printer produces very good and clean prints, a larger printer bed would be my only suggestion to improve and make it a fantastic machine. I would also like to state that Flashforge provides great support and help, after I had a issue with one of the print heads, which clogged every time I change the filament, I reported the problem to Flashforge, I was sent a replacement, without hassle. I highly recommend the printer and Flashforge.
The Flashforge Creator Pro 2, is my first 3D printer. Purchase to allow my kids to experience design and 3D printing. The printer produces very good and clean prints, a larger printer bed would be my only suggestion to improve and make it a fantastic machine. I would also like to state that Flashforge provides great support and help, after I had a issue with one of the print heads, which clogged every time I change the filament, I reported the problem to Flashforge, I was sent a replacement, without hassle. I highly recommend the printer and Flashforge.
Brillia
Absolutely brilliant machine perfect printable from the get go adheres well to the platform easy to level..had a problem with clogged nozzle ended up buying another nozzle complete, struggled to install contacted flashforge and never had a reply about repairing it so have sent it back and ordered anothe
Brillia
Absolutely brilliant machine perfect printable from the get go adheres well to the platform easy to level..had a problem with clogged nozzle ended up buying another nozzle complete, struggled to install contacted flashforge and never had a reply about repairing it so have sent it back and ordered anothe
Qualité
Petit plateau la conception est super fi extrudeuses totalement indpendante.
Il faut passer la v3
Fast, efficient, reliable 3D printe
This is a fantastic 3D printer. I upgraded from the Ender 3 as I found myself constantly wrestling with bed levelling issues, failed prints etc. The flash forge has been levelled one abs printed everything I’ve thrown at it flawlessly. So happy I upgraded!!
Fast, efficient, reliable 3D printe
This is a fantastic 3D printer. I upgraded from the Ender 3 as I found myself constantly wrestling with bed levelling issues, failed prints etc. The flash forge has been levelled one abs printed everything I’ve thrown at it flawlessly. So happy I upgraded!!
Super imprimante 3D, trs bonne qualit d’impression. Certes pas un premier prix, mais vaut chaque euro pays. Pour dbuter le logiciel fourni fonctionne bien. Pour plus de fonctionnalits je recommande l’utilisation de Simplify3D le profil n’est pas encore disponible dans l’application, mais j’ai crit un mail l’diteur de Simplify3D et ils m’ont envoy un profil bta pleinement fonctionnel en attendant la version finale.
Super imprimante 3D, trs bonne qualit d’impression. Certes pas un premier prix, mais vaut chaque euro pays. Pour dbuter le logiciel fourni fonctionne bien. Pour plus de fonctionnalits je recommande l’utilisation de Simplify3D le profil n’est pas encore disponible dans l’application, mais j’ai crit un mail l’diteur de Simplify3D et ils m’ont envoy un profil bta pleinement fonctionnel en attendant la version finale.
Great printer, buy it.
Great printer. Really reliable out of the box, 100% recommend.
But, if you change the build plate, upgrade the firmware, as the Z adjust is funny otherwise.
5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing
I have another 3D printer but this one is much better very easy to use
Amazing
I have another 3D printer but this one is much better very easy to use
My first FDM printer and it works very well right out of the box.
Great 3D printer for the price but there a few Cons that could be easily fixed by Flashforge.
1) NO Wi-Fi or ethernet connection
2) NO removable build plate
3) NO out-of-filament detection
4) The filament reels are different from the other Flashforge 3D printers, they’re only available in 1 Kg and not 0.5 Kg and PLA filament has a limited shelf life after the seal is broken of the filament reel.
5) The filament holders do not allow for other manufacturers filament, including Amazon’s own but there are 3D printer files available online for different holders.
Personally I think the Pros out way the Cons but Flashforge please fix these very simple upgrades and it would be 5 stars.
Great 3D printer for the price but there a few Cons that could be easily fixed by Flashforge.
1) NO Wi-Fi or ethernet connection
2) NO removable build plate
3) NO out-of-filament detection
4) The filament reels are different from the other Flashforge 3D printers, they’re only available in 1 Kg and not 0.5 Kg and PLA filament has a limited shelf life after the seal is broken of the filament reel.
5) The filament holders do not allow for other manufacturers filament, including Amazon’s own but there are 3D printer files available online for different holders.
Personally I think the Pros out way the Cons but Flashforge please fix these very simple upgrades and it would be 5 stars.
Purchased and returned as 2nd head stopped working after 100 hours of printing; second printer purchased and so far so good – fan was overly noisy though; Flashforge advised to disconnect from motherboard!
Purchased and returned as 2nd head stopped working after 100 hours of printing; second printer purchased and so far so good – fan was overly noisy though; Flashforge advised to disconnect from motherboard!
Great buy and does an awesome job. Much more than I expected
Great buy and does an awesome job. Much more than I expected
Excellent quality printing
This is essentially a good machine with decent print quality – but with a few quirks. First, its not a Flashforge printer, its actually a Makerbot Replicator with a Flashforge badge. So this means things get a little complicated. For starters the Flashforge slicer software, Flashprint, doesn’t recognise the USB connection. Once I did a little research I figured that the Makerbot Print recognises it, but using a COM3 connection over USB. This explains why I cannot find a USB for Flashforge Creator Pro. The problem is, I prefer Flashprint as its familiar and Makerbot Print looks a little 90s low-res. The dual printing was an attractive feature and takes a little getting used to. The first big hurdle is understanding the separate STLs for different print-heads and how those interact. One word of advice – wiping tower is a must – otherwise it gets messy. Is it worth 445? Dual head and 227mm (not 230) capacity is just about worth it.
My First Pinter, Setup and Printing Within an Hour!
As my first printer, I was very pleased with how easy it was to setup and get printing – I was printing my own prints within an hour of unpacking everything! Things that are not often mentioned is, with the included parts, the prints are extremely hard to get off the bed which is a little annoying but can be overcome by using a sort of scraper or a different material for the bed (glass is a popular choice)
All-round, this is a solid printer and very happy with my purchase. My major concern was the way this was delivered. It arrived very soon after purchase but did not get a knock or a notification saying it had been delivered until 1 hour after delivery. When there is “Flashforge 3D Printer” plastered all over the box, having spent so much money on it, this is basically asking to be stolen so please be mindful.
This is my second Flashforge Creator Pro – both purchased from Technology Outlet via Amazon. Whilst this printer does not have the largest print volume on the market, it is a very reliable model. I have rarely had a failed print. Out of the box the first thing you need to do is attach the print heads. This can be a bit fiddly as you need to insert the screws from the underside of the rail.
Once the print head is attached, you can power up the printer and get ready for your first print. Part of the preparation is levelling the bed. This is a manual operation, with the use of a supplied card and smalle executable program on the SD card that comes with the printer. There are only three thumb screws you need to adjust to level the bed – it usually takes me less than 5 minutes to complete this task. After levelling the bed you need to load the filament. I use the right hand nozzle, which is the default one selected by the slicing software. You can change it to the left nozzle, but I have not seen the need to do this (the left nozzle is recommended for PLA as it has the cooling fan). I have not had any problems printing with PLA through the right nozzle.
One thing I like about this printer, and the reason I have purchased a second on is it’s reliability. I have three Flashforge 3d Printers in total – two Creator Pros and a Guider IIs. The Guider IIs has a much bigger build volume and costs a fair bit more. I have had several issues with the Guider IIs and it has been out of action for long periods of time. Support from Flashforge is excellent and they have always helped me get the Guider IIs up and running again – even after the warranty ran out. My Flashforge Creator Pro has never broken down or had an issue that required me to take apart the nozzle assembly. It just keeps going.
Good for a start.
It’s a good printer when it works but it can be temperamental at times and levelling can be a pain. But when it works it works well.
Really good printer, with a few niggles
First off, I’ll say that the print come out fantastic for larger pieces, i have not yet had a print fail. Comes with two spools which will last you a good while. enclosure shield everything from drafts and out side influences. I would recommend this printer over any i have previously owned (Prusa and Monoprice).
I have 2 problems that I think are worth noting. 1 the bed adhesion is amazing, too amazing. I can’t remove pieces (mainly miniature) with finer connection from the be without them breaking with deafult settings, I still tweak things to reduce put it either sticks hard or not at all.
The right extruder keeps getting blocked each time i remove a filament where i need dismantle the extruder to clear it before i can load a new filament. The tech team have been quick and very helpful, so i at least have reached a point where i am comfortable to do this.
For this i will make this 4 stars
I purchased a flash forge dreamer two years ago and had problems with the motherboard board . Amazon was as we know amazing in assisting me since then I purchased this one and I am absolutely thrilled with the quality and print speed and the variation of filament that can be used. Do you adhesion on the blue pad that comes on the build plate is almost like crazy glue. I was having an extremely difficult time removing PLA or ABS. I added a glass bed , increased the bed temp by 5 degrees and spray the glass with hairspray. Solved the problem, but this was not a fault of the printer. This printer is awesome and I highly recommended this.
I purchased a flash forge dreamer two years ago and had problems with the motherboard board . Amazon was as we know amazing in assisting me since then I purchased this one and I am absolutely thrilled with the quality and print speed and the variation of filament that can be used. Do you adhesion on the blue pad that comes on the build plate is almost like crazy glue. I was having an extremely difficult time removing PLA or ABS. I added a glass bed , increased the bed temp by 5 degrees and spray the glass with hairspray. Solved the problem, but this was not a fault of the printer. This printer is awesome and I highly recommended this.
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This is my first 3D printer and all I can say it WOW its bloody brilliant I have owned for 2 weeks and its perfect everytime with out a failed print yet.. I dont know what all the negative comments are about, solongs you follow the instructions i.e. level the bed correctley your away printing in 20 minutes.
Good Value 3D Printe
Overall, I’m really pleased with the FFCP printer so far. I did some initial test prints, which were impressive, though incredibly difficult to remove from the standard bed (but I was intending to upgrade to borosilicate glass to mitigate this, anyway, so no worries). Couldn’t recommend this seller (Technology Outlet) more; I had some shipping issues with a third party that I chose, resulting in the item being erroneously returned to sender, but Technology Outlet re-shipped without qualms and were extremely responsive and professional (cheers, Tim!). All in all, very positive.
Purchased this 3d printer to allow me to work on some personal projects. I spent a little time researching a number of different printers and at this price point it’s difficult to find any alternatives offering dual extrusion which aren’t essentially clones of one another(and this).
Never 3d printed before this purchase. If I’m honest I was expecting it to be more difficult. I followed the instructions to disassemble the packaging and finish setting up the printer which must have taken less then 30 mins. Loaded the filament, levelled the bed and started my test cube, which printed very well out of the box.
There’s a number of aftermarket upgrades which can be printed available on thingiverse with relative ease. I would recommend replacing the spool holders, spool guide cooling duct and adding a tpu door draft excluder to improve this already fantastic product however I can’t mark this down for them not being included as for me it was all part of the fun and helped me learn how to print. Finally I did replace the bed with glass but that was more for the shiny finish then the adhesion.
Flashprint works well out the box with the default profiles however you may wish to enter expert mode and turn the extrusion ratios down a little in places since they seem to default to 109%
So far I’ve had good results with tpu, abs and pla. more to follow I hope.
Great printer at a really good price
At 399 you’ll be hard pushed finding anything close to this elsewhere. Most of the vital parts are opensource so can be upgraded/repaired easily if needed. These are selling twice the price almost at other retailers, grab a bargain.
s slida i de qualitat professional. Es la tercera que tinc, la segona de doble extrusor d’aquest tipus. Imprimeix molt b detalls molt petits i les peces queden molt ben definides.
Amb material de suport tamb treballa molt b. Crec que per comenar s millor una d’un sol extrusor, per per avanar per un preu moderat aquesta s genial.
Per a mi s indispensable posar un llit de vidre o magntic des del primer dia ja que
amb la base blava d’origen les peces grans poden quedar soldades amb risc de fer-te mal o trencar la mquina intentant treure la pea.
En fi, molt recomanable si tens una mica d’experincia.
bought it work . test work fine need better slicer. stick for the bed works
bought it work . test work fine need better slicer. stick for the bed works
Excellent value for money
Prints perfectly not being my 1st 3d printer I found this very easy to set up but most importantly the print quality is amazing.
The service was amazing from these guys and delivery was extremely fast I would highly recommend them and this printe
Worth i
Well what can i say.
The company i ordered this printer from delivered on time and damage free, so kudos to them.
The printer itself is fairly well made and easy to operate. Easy to operate but not easy to master.
The manuals are fairly sparse, luckily youtube and other sites offer a wealth of knowledge and help.
My first three prints failed due to lack of knowledge not due to the printer, but each failure teaches you something.
Value for money? Most definitely.
Happy with my purchase
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Worth the money… yes!
But you need to know how to use it, getting started is easy for beginners with intuitiveness.
Assembly – Of the product is a 9.8/10… yes I didn’t know you needed to move the print rails to the back before opening the door to remove the PLA and styrofoam, manual in general could be better (clearer images, more elaborated discription) but it’s not hard to work out what you need to do at all, it also come with all the equipment you need and spares 8.6/10.
Setup – Is very good, plug in the power cable at the back, comes with UK & US/EU leads not adapters separate leads! 10/10 for that. The board and extruders are already calibrated out of the box and will work with any design.
Looks – The inside has blue lights which you can turn off in the options (utilities) menu. The information shown on the screen is clear and not to bright in the dark, if you need more information just back out and you’ve got the main menu. 10/10!
Usability/practically – For size as intermediate printer i’d give it a 10/10. The product uses an SD card for files, as far as I know it doesn’t have WiFi or USB compatibility… 4/10 seriously inconvenient but if you have a SD card reader… then it’s perfect.
The noise is mediocre at best, not to noticeable but it depends on how easy you get aggravated. It’s a 6/10 but let me point out this is better than some other brands.
Key Things to Note:
– Comes with PLA 1.75mm 1kg – White&Blue.
– Flashforge can be downloaded via the website (it is on the SD card).
– Clean the inside after every print.
– Check and check again that everythings perfect before printing (no going back after a 32h print).
– You don’t need tape or such like for the base.
You must… MUST! Get a respectable PVA filament for your structure the PLA is damn good the stuff it comes with but Geeetech PLA is a little better…. Little.
The most annoying thing about this printer is the flashforge software, flash print.
Let’s say you want PVA as your raft and support…. ok but you need to go to the advanced menu for that…. why isn’t it just a option to the side in the first place? And it gets better, the advanced menu doesn’t let you change the material you’re using in each extruder but the basic menu does. 9/10
Overall this printer is very good and totally worth the money, just look after it and go by the rules and it’ll work perfectly.
Creator Pro dual head printe
Fabulous printer. Delivery before due date, excellent. Customer service excellent. Now at 100+ prints and every one has been printed with no problems even with different filaments every print as came out perfect. Made a clip to stop the conduit and feed tubes from flapping when the print head moves and have just replaced the build plate adhesive cover, easier than expected. Overall very pleased.
Dopo qualche mese di utilizzo non posso che confermare le recensioni positive che si trovano in rete:
Il prodotto ha un’altissimo rapporto qualit/prezzo
Il montaggio semplicissimo, ci sono dei tutorial su youtube e comunque arriva montata al 95%.
Bisogna, per farla funzionare correttamente,effettuare due operazioni:
1-aggiornare il firmware
2- andare nelle opzioni e impostare il preriscaldamento anche nell’estrusore di destra che stranamente di default impostato su “off”.
Fatte queste due operazioni potete inziare a stampare dei modelli gi pronti facilmente reperibili sul sito thingiverse oppure cimentarsi nel disegno 3d con software appositi tipo blender, FreeCad, ecc….
Unico difetto (per cui tolgo una stella), ogni tanto con alcune stampe con disegni particolarmente “fini” e stilizzati il filamento senza un supporto in basso (esempio un braccio) tende a non riuscire a fare il pezzo.
Buone stampe!
Impressed
Very impressed with this as my first 3D printer. It is very easy to use but the software it comes with to design items is very poor but thankfully there are plenty of free ones. The slicing software is adequate for a beginner and is seamless
Great printe
Love it. Easy to assemble as there is not much to do and easy set up. So from receiveing the package to assemble and levelling the bed to doing a test print was done under a hour. Within a total of four hours I had printed my first part of my shoretrooper helmet.
Overall this is a great bit of kit easy all round printer as I have just got in to 3D printing if you are looking cheaper then this might not be for you but it is less messing around than the cheaper ones which you have to build which takes ages. The price seems a little high at first glance but it is fair and it is a great printer for the price.
Prodotto arrivato nei tempi e nelle modalit previste. Sono oramai diversi mesi che sto usando questa stampante. E devo dire che ne sono molto contento. Malgrado sia un neofita, la mia prima stampante, non ho mai avuto problemi. Merito, credo, anche per il fatto che di tipo “chiuso”. Nella stampa abs, che quella che comporta maggiori problemi, a differenza del pla, bisogna tenere una temperatura costante, anche nell’ambiente dove si stampa, per evitare il distaccamento dalla piattaforma del pezzo o altri problemi che sono invece diffusi per i tipi di stampanti “aperte”.
Per l’abs uso la temperatura di estrusione di 235 e quella del piatto di 100, la velocit di estrusione di 40mm/s e quella di spostamento di 70mm/s e mantengo la ventola sempre spenta.
Per il pla la temperatura di estrusione di 200 e quella del piatto di 50, la velocit di estrusione e di spostamento di 50mm/s e mantengo la ventola sempre accesa.
Per far aderire il pezzo al piatto ho letto diversi forum, nel quale consigliavano una lastra di vetro con lacca o colle viniliche. Ho fatto tutti questi tentativi ma la soluzione migliore stata di farmi tagliare un pezzo di vetro con le dimensioni del piano, cos posso staccarlo con facilit e farlo raffreddare fuori dalla stampante e stampare un altro pezzo, e attaccarci sopra uno dei tappetini blu dati in dotazione (scothblue per intenderci) e i pezzi attaccano benissimo.
Lo uso con qualsiasi materiale (pla, abs, legno e tpu) ed ottimo!
L’uso del piano staccabile anche indicato per non forzare sul piatto di stampa quando si stacca il pezzo stampato.
Che dire? Sono molto contento del prodotto, ma perch 4 stelle e non 5?
Io uso le 5 stelle solo per un prodotto perfetto e quindi quali sono i difetti?
I tubicini dei filamenti che vanno agli estrusori sono posizionati troppo vicini alla struttura e necessitano di un adattatore, peraltro disponibile da stampare sui siti di progetti 3d.
Il coperchio trasparente messo sopra la stampante, con degli intagli sul retro per i filamenti e i cavi di alimentazione degli estrusori, troppo basso e gli intagli sono fatti sbagliati: quando gli estrusori sono vicini alla parte posteriore della macchina tendono a “scalzare” il coperchio in su e quando sono vicini alla parte anteriore i cavi vengono tirati perch gli intagli sono troppo stretti.
I portabobine dei filamenti se non si modificano con qualche fermo tendono a far cadere il rocchetto va beh facciamo anche questo!
da migliorare quindi, ma con qualche ritocco diventa una ottima stampante con la quale si riesce ad ottenere pezzi ben rifiniti ed esenti da difetti, quasi da subito, con molte soddisfazione, anche da un neofita come me.
Se insorgeranno problemi aggiorner la recensione.
Buoni acquisti a tutti.
5.0 out of 5 stars Good im every way
Awesome prints straight out of the box. Good customer service too
The reason I opted for the Flashforge Creator Pro (2016 edition) was that it offers a larger print volume than the printers I’d used to that point, is enclosed and has dual print heads which brings lots of new creative possibilities. It also gave me the opportunity to experience a more open platform than I was used to, which in turn opens up even more interesting options. Last but not least, it delivers all of the above at a very attractive price.
First impressions straight out of the box were very positive, the Creator Pro had a rock solid chassis and was packed very well. There is a small amount of assembly required but nothing too taxing. The printer came with two spools of filament, one PLA and one ABS (clear and white respectively in our case). The bed comes with a buildtack like surface installed which is a very welcome addition.
The advice in the set up guide and the configuration of the part fan suggests that the left head should be used for PLA whilst the right head for ABS… but that would be boring! After the initial test print I gave a dual colour PLA print a go and based on those two prints I get to my only really gripe to date, the bundled slicing software. The default settings in Flashprint give disappointing results, in particular for the dual colour print with lots of stringing and ooze from the two heads in the dual material print.
Now I could have spent time exploring the advanced options in this software to try and dial in a quality level I’d be happy with but I had a pretty good idea I knew a shortcut! Simplify 3D is a paid for software package but to my mind an essential companion purchase for most printers on the market. So I bought and installed the software, used the default Creator Pro profile and re-sliced my original test piece. This time the results were superb, a really clean and accurate print, next back to the dual colour option, with the help of the ooze shield option in S3D that came out superbly well too.
To date I have predominantly stuck with printing in PLA and bed adhesion has been perfect almost every print, with any failures typically coming right at the beginning on the first layer. I have printed ABS and predictably it had warping issues at the corners but I haven’t gone back to try printing in a more controlled environment or with any additional adhesion aids on the bed as yet.
Some nice touches are the general openness of the printer, for example the ease of mounting the spool holders leaves plenty of scope for alternative style spools to be used by creating adaptors, as I did to enable easy use of some existing PLA stocks. I would say a definite upgrade worth printing off would be an adaptor to move the filament tube out towards the middle of the reels (I found a few on Thingiverse and printed one) and I may also look to swap out one or both nozzles for hardened/plated versions to open up the world of exotic filaments and will definitely print a modification to the part blower fan cowl which is only optimised for the left print head. The built in control panel functions well and Flashforge have including a super handy bed levelling process gcode in there.
Overall then I’d definitely recommend the Creator Pro, especially at the price point it has for a dual extruder machine.
Note that I paid full price for the machine and have not received any incentives for writing this review.
Premetto che uso i CAD 3D da anni e quindi il design non il problema.
Sono rimasto a dire poco STUPITO come una “macchintetta” da 1000 euro riesca a creare prototipi tanto precisi e ben fatti.
All’ inzio bisogna montare l’ ugello e la ventola (ci ho messo 20 minuti in tutto…andavo piano per non rompere niente).
Il software di corredo (slicer) permette di trasformare un oggetto 3D in un modello leggibile dalla macchina.
Corredato due bobine (Pla e ABS). L’ ABS non l’ho usato perche sembra emetta fumi. Il PLA odoroa POCHISSIMO e l’ odore non “chimico”. Poi i risultati sono veramente ottimi.
Fra l’ altro i modelli stampabili sono di grandezza notevole. Mica il solito anellino o roba simile.
Anche la velocit di tampa ottima (ovviamente va settato il software in modo corretto…da grezzo a superfine….dove l’ utlimo ovviamente ha bisogno di pi tempo).
Anche la resistenza delle stampa FA PAURA. Leggeri, duri, resistenti. Io sono MOLTO soddisfatto. Non avrie pensato. In internet si vedono tante stampe penose…e avevo paura che quello fosse la qualit.
Assolutamente non cosi.
Forse ora la compra anche mio fratello. Quando ha visto le stampe mi ha chiesto subito il modello.
arrivata con qualche giorno di anticipo, imballaggio incredibile, quasi servono istruzioni per tirare fuori tutti i pezzi.
spiegazioni chiare (in inglese) in ogni caso si trovano molti riferimenti in internet , facile installazione e anche la taratura del piano pensavo pi complessa…. invece nel giro di 5 minuti si f.
l’unica cosa che quando si inserisce la sd nello slot alcune volte alla prima non la legge mostrando sd read error….. basta uscire e rientrare nel menu e poi la legge , alla prima mi sono venuti i brividi,
Il software in dotazione completo e di facile utilizzo, ancora non hoprovato a collegarmi direttamente al pc ma comodo lo stesso.
alla prima stampa senza supporto allarga leggermente i primi strati, ma poi con l’esperienza si migliora notevolmente.
Il tempo per avere una stampa non eccessivo considerata la trecnologia applicata ma occorre tenere conto che per un oggetto abbastanza piccolo l’ora d’obbligo.
Il distacco dell’oggetto alla fine dal piano riscaldato non semplicissimo con la spatola si rovina la protezione adesiva,quindi da subito ho utilizzato il nastro kapton che facilita molto e non rovina il piano.
A breve dovr stampare delle gambe di una cassettiera che sto per realizzare.
consigliata
Leggendo qua e la sul web ero un po’ preoccupato del fatto che qualcosa potesse andar storto, invece due ore dopo averla ricevuta ero gi in stampa con il primo pezzo.
Non ho usato il programma fornito, ma Simplify3D, in quanto recensioni lette ancor prima di acquistare la stampante mi hanno convinto della completezza e affidabilit del software.
Che dire, sono piacevolmente sorpreso della qualit delle stampe eseguite, ora stiamo a vedere per quanto riguarda la durata della macchina.
Devo fare un appunto per quanto riguarda i supporti del filo: vanno bene solo per i rotoli forniti da Flashforge, che hanno una rientranza al centro, quindi ho dovuto disegnarli e stamparli da me, per utilizzare le bobine standard. (il bello di avere una stampante 3D)
Spedizione rapidissima (mi sembra di ricordare 4/5 giorni), ottimo servizio.
What a great machine
And Mavis is always at the other end of enailband phone to help with any setting up issues or if you encounter a problem
Fantastic company to buy from
Thank you for all your help
In setting up my machine
Imprimante qui peut imprimer tout les matriaux, rajout d’un plateau en verre pour imprimer avec de la laque et ne pas faire de marque sur le dessous de mes crations.
Belle surface d’impression : 227 x 148 x 150 mm
Plateau chauffant idal pour de l’ABS mais le miens sert pour la laque 3D qui colle partir de 50 degr, au bout de quelques minutes aprs la fin de l’impression on peut entendre le plastique se dcoller ! Il suffit de prendre l’objet, il vient tout seul pas besoin de racler, c’est magique.
Je m’amuse pas mal avec du flexible qui est imprim trs basse vitesse avec le logiciel flashforge qui est trs bon.
Le logiciel permet de choisir extrudeur droit ou gauche, la temprature, le matriau, l’chelle… Trs complet je n’utilise dsormais que celui ci.
Entretien de la machine assez facile, tout se dmonte. Pour changer un ventilateur ou graisser les barres rien de plus simple.
Les outils sont fournis ainsi qu’une plaque de plateau supplmentaire et un guide pour faire le rglage calibration plateau.
CONSEIL : Possible d’ajouter OCTOPRINT un super logiciel combin avec un raspi en USB et vous pourrez lancer,suivre, modifier et mme filmer vos crations sur une page web accessible pourquoi pas sur le net, le tout protg par un mot de passe.
Je recommande cette imprimante pour de petites crations de bonne qualit.
Unlimited possibillities for the tinkerer.
I have the original wood frame Creator this is based on – still going well after four years – as this is based on an open source design, there are no end of upgrades to tweak it to do things it can’t do straight out of the box. An ideal machine if you like tinkering and adapting.
De momento (solo llevo un par de das con ella, pero dndole bastante tute) todo bien. Y por 999, con doble extrusor, cama calefactada, un acabado aceptable y casi montada (solo hay que instalar el cabezal y un par de chorradas) pues mejor.
Le quito una estrella porque los manuales no son demasiado claros, y para dudas te remite a la pgina de Flashforge peeero:
– la “oficial”, la que sale si clickeas en el manual, EST EN CHINO (con el traductor del navegador se puede descargar algo, pero no es plan, y encima la “descripcin” de los ficheros son numeritos… muy informativo. Vamos, que para el “FlashPrint 3.10.0”, no saba si quedarme con el http://www.sz3dp.com/upfile/2016/05/12/20160512162032_144.rar o con el 20160512154722_565.rar :D)
– la europea (www.flashforge-eu.com) es una M…., no: DOS. Cuando entras en “software-for-3d-printing” (eso, tras seleccionar la banderita de castellano, of course) slo hay… ms ofertas de sus impresoras! (webmaster: si busco software, igual v’a ser que ya me he comprado una)
– al final, y tras googlear un poco, lo mejor es la pgina de Flashforge USA, ms el “3D Universe’s Unofficial FlashForge Creator X Manual”
Y googleando an ms, ayer descubr que es “compatible” (en resumen, que es un clon, por fuera y “por dentro”) de la MakerBot Replicator 2, con lo que supuestamente funciona con todo el software para la misma. Todava no lo he probado, pero si es verdad, todo ser ms fcil. Como si te compras un mvil CHIN-CHAN, pero que resulta que le puedes cargar el iOS…
Superb!
Very pleased to be using this instead of my Ultimaker 2. It is so reliable, easy to use, easy to setup.
Can’t say a bad word about this printer. If you’re looking to spend this kind of money on a 3D printer, buy this one, you won’t be disappointed!
Very good, when tweaked a bi
For its price, this printer offers quite a bit of features and it is well-built. Any problems with the filament feeding system in previous versions have been fixed in this one, I haven’t had any problems after many prints. The only thing you need to take care of, is that the filament stays within the flanges of the spool, otherwise it could wrap around the spool holder and jam.
The printer comes with some BuildTak-like surface preinstalled which works very well when using the right bed temperatures and ensuring good levelling. Two spares are provided. It will last long when treated right, I am still using the first surface after many prints.
I didn’t bother to use the ReplicatorG software that comes with the printer, instead I use Slic3r with customised G-code. I also replaced the turbofan duct with my own design (Thingiverse 1675208) to provide better cooling for both nozzles instead of only the left one.
The only problems that somewhat bother me, are:
1. Visible ringing on sharp corners, especially on the X axis. I tried reducing maximum acceleration but this didn’t help much.
2. The bed needs to be levelled often, for some reason the rear-end screws seem to lose their adjustment easily.
Der Creator Pro Dual Extruder ist mein erster 3d-Drucker, aber ich versuche, trotzdem eine aussagekrftige Rezension zu schreiben 😉
Positiv:
+ schneller Versand, ordentlich verpackt, leichter Aufbau
+ Gute Przision, Schichtdicke bis 0,1mm!! Auch ein Spalt von 0,5mm wird ohne ‘Brcke’ gedruckt
+ Theoretisch open source bezglich Slicer (da msste man aber viel Arbeit reinstecken, um den g-code anzupassen, g-codes aus einem
anderen slicer klappen nicht sofort)
+ Bei geschlossenem Gehuse erreicht man deutlich hhere Temperatur im Druckraum
+ Flashprint-Software* bietet alle Einstellungen, die ich als Laie brauche (inkl. Support-Druck mit der 2. Dse, individuelle Einstellbarkeit der
Geschwindigkeiten etc)
+ Druck von SD-Karte, sodass der PC nicht ber die ganze Druckzeit an bleiben muss. (ber USB geht auch)
+ Toller Kunden-Service per E-Mail; antwortet schnell und freundlich auf Fragen ‘ top =) (Ist allerdings englisch)
Negativ
– Mitgelieferte Software ReplicatorG 0040 ist grausam veraltet: Stand 2013 und bietet nur die Basis-Einstellmglichkeiten
– Replicator nur englisch
– Extrusionsproblem bei 0,1mm Schichtdicke: in der ersten Schicht unterbricht der Drucker bei 0,1mm manchmal die Extrusion, was bld
ist, wenn die Unterseite eine sichtbare Seite ist, weil es dann unregelmig aussieht.
– Das Filament beim Wechseln zu entfernen (unload) fllt mir etwas schwer, oft muss man mehrere Versuche starten, bis man es geschafft
hat -> Tipp: Filament abschneiden und dann ‘Laden’ und dabei das neue Filament einfach nachschieben
– Bedienung am Drucker nicht sooo komfortabel. Grerer Bildschirm und schnelleres Navigieren im Menu wren wnschenswert
– Gelegentlich Abbruch des Drucks bei Druck ber USB -> ber SD-Karte luft es stabiler
– Lautstrke je nach Druckgeschwindigkeit nervig hoch
– Beleuchtung nicht optimal, da die Dse nicht beleuchtet wird. Die Lampe msste tiefer sitzen
*Wer mit ReplicatorG 0040 nicht zufrieden ist, kann Flashprint versuchen, ab Version 3.9 kann man mit dem x3g-Format ber SD-Karte drucken.
Ein fieser “Fehler” bei dem Drucker ist, dass die Dateien auf der SD-Karte nur 27 Zeichen lang sein drfen, ansonsten werden sie vom Drucker gar nicht angezeigt !! Nicht schlimm, aber sollte in der Anleitung erwhnt werden.
Insgesamt bin ich mit dem Drucker zufrieden, gerade mit der Flashprint-Software lsen sich einige Probleme, die mit ReplicatorG nicht zu lsen waren (besonders die erweiterten Einstellungen des Supports/Sttzstrukturen sind klasse bei Flashprint).
Auch die schnelle Antwort des Kundenservice’ ist gut, einige Fragen lassen sich auch in Foren beantworten.
Natrlich ist nicht alles perfekt, aber es ist dafr ein fairer Preis.
Ich bin jetzt schon seit einiger Zeit stolzer Besitzer dieses Druckers. Wir haben diesen fr ein Kleingewerbe angeschafft, d.h. hier soll auch etwas mehr bei rauskommen als ein paar Keksstecher von Thingverse 🙂
Die Verarbeitung und Form des Gertes ist stabil und sieht wertig aus. Die Beleuchtung fllt jedem direkt ins Auge, sehr schick . Der Aufbau htte auch ohne Anleitung funktioniert, welche man im Internet findet. Falls man hier von Aufbau sprechen kann, das war eher die >stabile Verpackung< entfernen. Die mitgelieferte Software funktioniert, es lohnt sich (wie schon fters erwhnt) hier noch einmal in Simplify3D zu investieren. Die Mglichkeit zur Wahl der Software ist, finde ich, ein starker Vorteil dieses Druckers. Fr eine sehr gute Druckqualitt muss der Drucker mit dem verwendeten Filament abgestimmt werden. Daran immer mal denken, wenn irgendwo eine schlechte Bewertung bzgl. der Druckqualitt auftaucht 😉 Als Ingenieur habe ich einen direkten Vergleich mit teuren Produkten fr Forschung&Entwicklung. Der Vergleich mit unserem Abteilungsdrucker, welcher schon ein paar Jahre seinen Dienst leistet, zeigt, dass der Flashforge sehr gut abschneidet und auch bessere Ergebnisse liefert. Zum Lieferumfang gehrt alles (auch Filament), um sofort loszulegen. Damit habe ich nicht gerechnet, und jetzt alles mindestens doppelt. Die Lieferung war schnell und ohne Probleme. Zum Service kann ich nichts sagen, funktioniert ja alles 🙂 Unterm Strich... Toller Drucker und klare Kaufempfehlung
Very good 3D printer and great support provided whenever I encountered any problems. Gave it 4 stars instead of 5 because I encountered problems with adhesion to the standard plate. I purchased a glass plate to replace the original and that really did the job. This printer works great everytime with a glass plate. As with any 3D printer though, it requires a lot of trial and error to get the right print you desire especially with really large objects (they can warp) or really small objects with a lot of detail. ReplicatorG isn’t so great, but you can fine tune with “Slic3r” which has better options for setting bridge supports and speed etc. Haven’t tried any other filaments (i.e. the exotics ones) other than PLA and ABS. Tried dual extrusion with one for bridge support (used PLA support filament) and the other for actual object printout and it worked great (again a lot of trial and error required).
I’m new to 3D printing, but this has been a great product so far. It required very little assembly, and I managed to download and print some models without a lot of setup or prior knowledge.
It’s not for the faint hearted though… designing good models and configuring it for the perfect print requires a lot of trial and error, and constant print bed levelling, but the hardware is good and just keeps on going. Printed over 100 small models so far without problems
I use it for product design and architecture models and so far has exceeded my expectations. An hour after unpacking the box I was able to do my first test print which turned out completely fine. The design of the built plate is good. The spool holders are slightly to small in diameter to hold some other filaments but I might print a new spool holder. Overall if you want to get into 3D printing it’s definitely best to get one of this quality and performance. A machine like this is a good investment.
Ich habe diesen Drucker als Neuling im Internet aufgrund vieler Informationen ausgesucht und ich muss sagen es ist wirklich ein sehr schner, stabiler Drucker der alle meine Erwartungen voll erfllt. Man muss sich aber schon einige Zeit nehmen und auf Youtube Anleitungen ansehen um ihn korrekt einzustellen. Ich habe ihn jetzt seit ca 1 Monat.
Sein Vorteil ist der gnstige Preis und gleichzeitig ist er ‘offen’, dh man ist nicht zuf spezielles Filament oder Software von einer Firma angewiesen. Er luft mit Sailfish Firmware und kommt mit ReplikatorG Slicer Software auf einer SD Karte. Sailfish ist recht gut aber ReplikatorG ist mir viel zu langsam, ich hab da nochmal in Simplify3D SW investiert, das macht aber auch Sinn, da lsst sich dann zB der extra Khlventilator schn genau regeln (wann wie stark gekhlt werden soll zB).
Das Manual das mitgeliefert wird ist aber etwas klglich und ohne Englischkenntnisse drfte es schwer werden alle Informationen zu finden die man so braucht um diesen Drucker voll auszunutzen.
Wie das mit der Garantie ist sollte man besser auch berlegen, denn der Drucker wird direkt aus China geliefert und hat (glaube ich) nur 3 Monate Garantie. Lieferzeit war aber sehr OK und entsprach den Angaben.
Der Flashforge Creator Pro ist mein 1. eigener 3D Drucker, ich habe allerdings beruflich schon fter Kontakt zu profesionellen 3D Druckern gehabt, bin also nicht ganz unvorbelastet.
Das Gert ist fr den privaten bzw semi profesionellen Gebrauch durchaus OK, man sollte aber noch etwas Geld fr einen besseren (viel schnelleren) Slicer, zur Datenaufbereitung der Modelle aus einem CAD Programm oder dem Internet, in die Hand nehmen.
Um nicht falsch verstanden zu werden, mit der beiligenden Freeware kommt man durchaus zu guten Ergebnissen, gekaufte Software kann aber viel schneller sein und bietet mehr Mglichkeiten in den Prozess einzugreifen.
Austattungsmig steht der Drucker mit 2 Extrudern, der beheizten Bauplatte mit den beiligenden Folien fr die Oberflche (sehr wichtig!) und den beiligenden Materialrollen (PLA, ABS) je a 1Kg gut da.
Zu bemngeln gibt es eigentlich nur die etwas magere Anleitung (englisch) und, das mir als Maschinenbautechniker, wie immer alles etwas stabiler sein knnte.
Nach nun etwa 3 Monaten, zum Teil intensiver Nutzung, kann ich sagen das die Druckergebnisse nicht schlecht sind. Man bentigt aber, wie wohl bei allen derzeitigen 3D Druckern in dieser Preisklasse, erstmal etwas Know how und anfnglich einige Versuche um zu guten Ergebnissen zu kommen.
Fazit : Insgesamt ein empfehlenswertes Gert, man mu sich fr gute Ergebnisse aber etwas mit der Materie beschftigen.
Hallo,
Dies ist mein erster 3D Drucker und ich wollte keinen Bausatz sondern mehr oder weniger Plug and Print.
Entschied mich fr diesen Drucker, da er im Netz unter den Top Kandidaten in Sachen Nutzerzufriedenheit war.
Ich muss sagen, alles hat perfekt geklappt: Lieferung in 2 Tagen, Paket vollstndig bzw sogar besser ausgestattet als im Handbuch beschrieben ( Spezialfolie auf der Heizplatte anstatt Klebeband inklusive 2 x Ersatzfolien). Aufbau sehr leicht und gut beschrieben.
Software:
Hier hatte ich zuerst Probleme aber das Problem lag wohl bei mir, denn nachdem ich alles nochmals installierte, funktionierte es einwandfrei (Replicator G im Lieferumfang, ich verwende aber auch Slic3r).
Druckqualitt fr mich als Einsteiger definitiv berraschend gut bis sehr gut ( lerne noch, daher mag das fr erfahrene 3D Printer anders aussehen).
Filament: Die beiden mitgelieferten PLA und ABS Spulen sind sehr hilfreich zum Ausprobieren.
Handbuch: Erklrt im Prinzip sehr gut wie man zum ersten Druck kommt. Kleiner Kritikpunkt: Handbuch ist etwas hinter der Entwicklung hinterher (s.u).
Verbesserungswrdig:
Leider sind die Filamentspulenhalter fr einige Nachkauf Filamentrollen zu dick, hier musste ich ein Teil aus dem Internet suchen, finden und drucken ( schmlere Halter beizulegen wre sicher hilfreich).
Da ich ein nicht beschriebenes Plastikteil im Paket fand ( gehrte an einen der 3 Lfter – nicht auf den Fotos im Handbuch), kontaktierte ich den Support der hilfreich und schnell zur Verfgung stand ( eMail und Skype). Sehr gut!
after having this printer for more than a year I think I’m ready to write a valid review about this product:
first and foremost the quality of the product is better than most,for the price point you should be paying 1800 euros easy. this tops all 3d printers in the 500-900 euro range. when you receive the box it is well packed from factory and easy to put together. I was able to put it together and get a 20mm calibration box printed within 1 hour. (not to bad if you ask me) The only down fall is the quality of filament that comes with the printer is not the same quality that you can order from the company, but for beginners it isn’t to bad at all. it comes with a heated bed and dual extruders which is great for people like me that use both PLA and ABS. If you are not that computer savvy Flashforge has made it super easy for amateurs to get into the world of 3D printing with this printer. Leveling this printer literally is super easy with just 3 bolts and a piece of paper you will have it leveled and ready to print in a matter of 2-3 minutes.
Moving on to customer service…Seriously the best I have ever dealt with. My left extruder fan was going out . It would turn on when it wanted to. I called them, sent them a video of the fault, and without question they sent me a new fan. When you are paying over 800 euros for something you would expect some type of service and you will receive it with this company. I now there are Chinese made cheaper versions out there, but dont go with them regardless what you read online because once you are broke with those you have to replace your own parts. With buying through Flashforge you receive a warrant which is worth the wortd when you are stuck in a jam.
I have printed with numerous printers Makerbot, Flashforge, Cube, and many others and I have clocked more hours on my Creator pro than any other. The reason? Reliability, quality of print, and with a glass plate (which you can purchase through them) you have an amazing printer that is worth way more than what they sell it. I would buy this printer 5 more times if I had to, It is worth your money and time. This is an investment you will not regret.