3DPrinting
3DPrinting is a place where makers of all skill levels and walks of life can learn about and discuss 3D printing and development of 3D printed parts and devices.
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I kind of agree with what you're saying on creality, but if you look at their core xy machines compared to other manufacturers of a similar price point, it's just not worth it (K1).
To your point about larger size, Qidi XMAX3 is where it's at. It's rock solid and customer support is amazing. They've sent me free parts due to clogs and helped diagnose issues on the printer (this is what Creality lacks, support). It runs on Klipper and is easily modified, and it's fully enclosed with a heater.
I also think a "beginner" machine has shifted. Most people want to print, not maintain. And now we have plenty of machines that need little maintenance.
Creality machines do excel at tinkering, swapping parts, and doing fun mods. But you need to know that's what you want when going in. Even then for a beginner I'd say get something rock solid for your first printer, and get a tinkering machine for your second.
I agree with everything you're saying about filament. The only thing to use CF with is Nylon if you need it to be a little more rigid, but it will eat your nozzle.
ASA and ABS won't only smell, it will poison you. Do not hang out if you can smell it.
As per Amazon and their return policy, totally true. If you're not buying there make sure they have a solid customer support, like Qidi and Bambu. Creality wouldn't take a return for the world.
Absolutely on the K1. Nobody should be buying it. Only time I ever recommend them -- is when referring to the K1 Max. And that's only when people want: A - To Print Fast, and B - Something larger than Bambu. But I'm starting to move toward suggesting the SV08 if I can see they are at least a little bit technical.
The normal K1? Forget it. Don't buy it.