- This has been my main printer for a year, it's been used about 3 times a month.
- Fully working, very precise and reliable, prints beautifully.
- I have also installed countless DIY upgrades and extras, the convenience, speed and quality of printing has improved significantly.
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Before I list the extras and functions: let's talk about delivery and the scope of delivery >>
I kept the original box and protective panels, so unless it will be collected, I will disassemble it (partially) and post it in original packaging. Reassembly is easy, as per creality Youtube.
This means that it will be impossible to fit the custom made top cover in the box, therefore: The DIY top cover is only included free of charge if you come to collect the printer.
If you want the printer posted, the top cover will be available in a separate listing (for £30+postage) and will be posted separately.
If you want to come and collect it that's fine, it has to be paid via Ebay beforehand though. Collection also means that I will not disassemble it.
I can place it in the original box as it is and add some padding to the sides etc but it won't fully fit the box unless disassembled)
The top cover is super useful by the way, it cuts down noise levels significantly and it's also essential for printing ABS and similar filaments. It also has a spherical bearing filament guide eyelet as per photos, I designed it all, works like a charm.
Now on to the specs:
- Display: 4.3inch touch screen
- Print size: 280 X 260 X 310mm
- Nozzle size: 0.2 to 1mm (lots of brand new ones included), 1.2mm also available
- Layer thickness: 0.1mm-0.4mm
- Printing accuracy: +/- 0.1mm
- Machine size: 500 X 500 X 531mm (+ about 15cm height added by the top cover)
- Net weight: 20.5kg (originally, the upgrades will add about 1kg)
- Bed temperature: up to 100C
- Nozzle temperature: up to 260C
- Supported filaments: PLA / ABS / TPU
- Slicer compatibility: ANY (I used Prusasclicer as it natively supports it with presets)
- Filament runout detector (currently bypassed, I just put a piece of filament in it)
EXTRAS and UPGRADES:
- Triple part cooling duct (ABS) + upgraded blower fan >> prints ~2x faster and neater
- Heatsinks on stepper motors, ideal for longer prints to ensure longevity
- Perspex top cover with spherical bearing filament guide (as stated previously: included if you collect the printer, otherwise paid extra, in a separate listing)
- Upgraded bed levelling (large wheels + silicone spacers = consistent results)
- Upgraded motherboard cooling (quieter + bigger airflow via Nidec Ultraflo fan at the bottom)
- 24V to 12V Buck Power Converter Module for the bottom fan
- Improved airflow for PSU fan (additional larger holes drilled)
- Raised extra tall rubber legs to maintain good bottom airflow
- Reflective inlays on doors
- Ferrite beads added on critical cables
- Etc, it's a long list, I probably missed some of them
ACCESSORIES:
- As pictured on the 4th-5th-6th photos; you will get plenty of spares,
- User manual (their youtube channel also documents everything very well)
- Bunch of spare thermistors
- Plenty of brand new various size nozzles + nozzle tray
- Original parts cooling fan + duct (the upgraded ones are vastly superior though)
- Original filament holder (on the right side)
- Printed cover for the hole on the side to cover it if you dont use the filament holder)
- Upgraded rotating filament guide (the top cover also has a built in guide)
- The entire perspex top cover (as stated previously: included if you collect the printer, otherwise paid extra, in a separate listing)
- UK power cable
- Airflow guide for the bottom fan
- Various bits and pieces, hotend wrench, oroginal legs bolts, one more spare fan, etc
Bog standard disclaimer: after transporting it (either disassembled or as a whole) it will require fine tuning - if you are an absolute beginner be sure to read up on the literature for the required steps & rules of thumb)
If you have any questions feel free to get in touch before purchase (and I'm also happy to attempt to explain things if anything is unclear during setup)
Long story short, this is a massively upgraded and super reliable printer, and its presence will elevate any room. It prints about 2x faster compared to the factory model thanks to the vastly improved parts cooling system.
Up for grabs at a bargain price (RRP: £495)
Collection: from KY12, Dunfemline
Delivery: Via Parcelforce (strictly to UK mainland only)
Returns: not accpeted; it's a big enough hassle to post this once. It's perfectly working, will only need the standard fine tuning adjustments as every printer.
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