Yeah you’re probably talking to some idiot that doesn’t actually work for creality their third party low level tech and either the Philippines or India so they have no clue what they’re talking about. Just Google it I I found descriptions on one site that said you can tell the difference between the V1 and the V2 based off of like the hot end or the fan or something like that that they’re only slight modifications. You may be able to go on crealities website itself and there may be a section to be able to put in for like your warranty and when you click into it it should give you additional details something like that is usually where I would start at.
I emailed Creality directly, I didn’t go through their ticket system. Could you not link me to that site you mentioned? Because I’ve Googled the hell out of this and found a few complaints on Amazon, and that’s it.
The Creality K1 “v2” (roughly June/July 2023 and later, often called the “updated version” or v2/v3) is a hardware revision of the original K1 (v1) designed to fix initial reliability issues, most notably extruder and hotend failures. The updated version is generally considered the minimum standard for a reliable K1 experience.
Key Differences: Creality K1 V1 vs. V2/Updated
Extruder: The V1 extruder had a chrome-finished, often problematic latch. The Updated/V2 extruder has a matte or sandblasted finish on the lever, providing better filament grip, fewer jams, and less slippage.
Hotend: The original hotend was prone to clogging and issues with the ceramic heating element. The updated version (sometimes with a red silicone sock, though this is not definitive) has improved thermal performance and reliability.
PTFE Tube Setup: Some updated units feature an improved toolhead clip that removes the need for the small, breakable blue plastic clip used on the V1 to secure the PTFE tube.
Overall Reliability: The V2 (updated) K1 is far less likely to suffer from the “extruder click” or clogs that plagued early adopters.
How to Identify the Differences
Batch Number: Check the white sticker on the box. Batch numbers starting with 2305 are generally V1 (older). Batch numbers starting with 2307 or later are the updated version.
Extruder Lever: The original extruder has a shiny/chrome lever. The updated extruder has a dull, matte, or sandblasted grey lever.
Manufacturing Date: Units manufactured around or after July 2023 are generally the updated versions.
Extruder Lever Shiny/Chrome finish Matte/Sandblasted finish
Extruder Performance Prone to slipping/jamming Improved grip & reliability
Hotend Original (higher clog rate) Upgraded (better reliability)
PTFE Clip Small blue clip (easily lost) Improved, more secure clip
Common Issues Clogs, extruder clicks, uneven mesh Far fewer, more stable
Note: The “K1C” is a separate, newer model that comes with all these, plus a hardened steel nozzle and improved toolhead.
If you have a K1 V1, Creality previously offered “upgrade kits” to bring them to V2 specifications, but they are now widely replaced by third-party, more advanced extruders.
You do realize emailing a company like that directly still goes to a call center and customer service area where they answer it right? I can Google it later on I’m in the middle of working right now but all I did was Google reality k1 V2 and it brought up several answers
titanicx@lemmy.zip 2 months ago
Yeah you’re probably talking to some idiot that doesn’t actually work for creality their third party low level tech and either the Philippines or India so they have no clue what they’re talking about. Just Google it I I found descriptions on one site that said you can tell the difference between the V1 and the V2 based off of like the hot end or the fan or something like that that they’re only slight modifications. You may be able to go on crealities website itself and there may be a section to be able to put in for like your warranty and when you click into it it should give you additional details something like that is usually where I would start at.
discomatic@lemmy.ca 2 months ago
I emailed Creality directly, I didn’t go through their ticket system. Could you not link me to that site you mentioned? Because I’ve Googled the hell out of this and found a few complaints on Amazon, and that’s it.
titanicx@lemmy.zip 2 months ago
youtu.be/ILXu12KHa4s
The Creality K1 “v2” (roughly June/July 2023 and later, often called the “updated version” or v2/v3) is a hardware revision of the original K1 (v1) designed to fix initial reliability issues, most notably extruder and hotend failures. The updated version is generally considered the minimum standard for a reliable K1 experience.
Key Differences: Creality K1 V1 vs. V2/Updated
Extruder: The V1 extruder had a chrome-finished, often problematic latch. The Updated/V2 extruder has a matte or sandblasted finish on the lever, providing better filament grip, fewer jams, and less slippage.
Hotend: The original hotend was prone to clogging and issues with the ceramic heating element. The updated version (sometimes with a red silicone sock, though this is not definitive) has improved thermal performance and reliability.
PTFE Tube Setup: Some updated units feature an improved toolhead clip that removes the need for the small, breakable blue plastic clip used on the V1 to secure the PTFE tube.
Overall Reliability: The V2 (updated) K1 is far less likely to suffer from the “extruder click” or clogs that plagued early adopters.
How to Identify the Differences
Batch Number: Check the white sticker on the box. Batch numbers starting with 2305 are generally V1 (older). Batch numbers starting with 2307 or later are the updated version.
Extruder Lever: The original extruder has a shiny/chrome lever. The updated extruder has a dull, matte, or sandblasted grey lever.
Manufacturing Date: Units manufactured around or after July 2023 are generally the updated versions.
Summary Table
Feature K1 V1 (Original) K1 V2 (Updated/Mid-2023+)
Extruder Lever Shiny/Chrome finish Matte/Sandblasted finish
Extruder Performance Prone to slipping/jamming Improved grip & reliability
Hotend Original (higher clog rate) Upgraded (better reliability)
PTFE Clip Small blue clip (easily lost) Improved, more secure clip
Common Issues Clogs, extruder clicks, uneven mesh Far fewer, more stable
Note: The “K1C” is a separate, newer model that comes with all these, plus a hardened steel nozzle and improved toolhead.
If you have a K1 V1, Creality previously offered “upgrade kits” to bring them to V2 specifications, but they are now widely replaced by third-party, more advanced extruders.
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discomatic@lemmy.ca 2 months ago
Holy shit. Why didn’t they just tell me this???
Thank you!
titanicx@lemmy.zip 2 months ago
You do realize emailing a company like that directly still goes to a call center and customer service area where they answer it right? I can Google it later on I’m in the middle of working right now but all I did was Google reality k1 V2 and it brought up several answers