upgrading creality k1 -> snapmaker u1

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• csudcy@sh.itjust.works ⁨4⁩ ⁨hours⁩ ago

  For me, the Snapmaker U1 is spectacular! A big upgrade from my previous printer (AnyCubic Vyper) in speed & quality and with multiple colours. Had mine for about a month now, and these are things which I particularly like (some of which I didn’t realise before buying):

  • It’s open - no requirement for an account or to send prints through the cloud
  • Track usage for any filament - using custom firmware (search “paxx12”), Spoolman, and cheap RFID tags (don’t bother with NFC ones) you can track all your spools
  • Multiple nozzles is so much faster & less waste than an AMS
  • Automatic switchover means I’m actually finishing rolls rather than expanding my bag of leftover filament
  • Orca slicer just released a new version with colour mixing (alternating layers of colour to mix a different colour) - still trying to get used to it but seems super cool
  • Built in print server - I love OctoPrint & it was incredibly useful for the Vyper; the U1 has a built in server (and is silent when not printing) so now it gets left on all the time instead of OctoPi

  Some (minor) downsides:

  • It doesn’t actually warn you if you don’t have enough filament left for a print
  • Multicolour takes quite a lot longer to setup - paint the models, unload all the old colours, load all the new ones, etc.
  • It’s a lot bigger than the Vyper (don’t know about the K1 size), especially since you need access to both sides for the spools
  • Some spools have bigger centres (though of course there is an adapter you can print 😅)

  I can’t compare it to the K1, but I can very confidently say that, for me, this is by far the best multicolour printer around this price point (would’ve liked to go Prusa with INDX but didn’t want to pay an extra grand 🙈)

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  • Starfarer@lemmy.today ⁨3⁩ ⁨hours⁩ ago

    Thank you for the feedback

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• FuyuhikoDate@feddit.org ⁨5⁩ ⁨hours⁩ ago

  After a bed slinger (any cubic Kobra) A upgraded corexy (Sapphire S) I switched to the Snapmaker u1 and so far I think its the best decision I made.

  What i live about it: the setup/multicolour function.

  I rarely use multicolour prints, but sometimes I just print multiple parts in multiple colors and its awesome. Just press print and leave it alien, couldn’t be happier!

  I printed multiple “print in place parts” For example this monitor shelf with VERY little tolerance without any changes in the settings. Turned out perfect! And some fidget toys (also print on place) without any issues.

  There is still room for speed optimisation ( German YouTube tutorial ) but i think i am fine, so far there is no need for me to make it faster.

  The only downside for me was that it isn’t fully enclosured. And 120 bucks for a “bucket” with fans is way too much.

  I still need to decide if make an “IKEA enclosure” or just built a classic plexiglass cover.

  Also I dunno why but there is a huge gap in the door, so when you build/buy an enclosure you really should also insulate the door for better inside temperatures

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  • Starfarer@lemmy.today ⁨3⁩ ⁨hours⁩ ago

    Thank you.

    Great news about the pip models.

    Are you using the filament with RFID for automatic detection?

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    • FuyuhikoDate@feddit.org ⁨2⁩ ⁨hours⁩ ago

      Both

      It came with 4 roles with RFID (nice to have) and I used 2 older roles of pla I had lying around.

      One prints perfectly the second needs a bit calibration (stringing) and desperately more drying.

      Btw. I forgot: I recommend a Klipper fork, since -and I really dont know why they freaking doing that… You cannot use the webcam in the clipper browser view.

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