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expiredaigochamaloh posted Sep 12, 2021 03:11 PM
expiredaigochamaloh posted Sep 12, 2021 03:11 PM

ET4 3D Printer, Auto Leveling 3D Printer DIY Kit

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Price: $279.99
Deal price: $140
Code: ET450
Buy one ET4 printer get one free filament (Related info shows on the product page)

Review seem good, I've always wanted to try a 3d printer out.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3LZcKPU3bvg
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https://labists.com/collections/h...t4-diy-kit

Price: $279.99
Deal price: $140
Code: ET450
Buy one ET4 printer get one free filament (Related info shows on the product page)

Review seem good, I've always wanted to try a 3d printer out.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3LZcKPU3bvg

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Sep 12, 2021 03:40 PM
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ThisAintADealSep 12, 2021 03:40 PM
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Seems like a good printer, especially for the price. Not sure why the thumbs down.
Sep 12, 2021 04:17 PM
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jamespotato5Sep 12, 2021 04:17 PM
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I don't know anything about the brand but saw auto leveling and instantly wanted it! Still figuring out my ender 3 v2 though Big Grin
Sep 12, 2021 06:11 PM
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waehrikSep 12, 2021 06:11 PM
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Our community has rated this post as helpful. If you agree, why not thank waehrik

Anyone looking at this is far better off buying the ANET ET4 which is the same printer but with vastly better firmware and support. This LABISTS has identical hardware but the firmware and support issues are significant. It also means that if you're ever looking to run Octoprint or make upgrades that involve firmware you'll run into more difficulty.

There's a reason why the Creality printers are so popular - the community behind them is enormous.

But they're more expensive. Here it doesn't make any sense to buy this since the ANET is only $10 more ($150) direct from their website right now.
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Sep 13, 2021 12:51 AM
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ThePacSep 13, 2021 12:51 AM
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Quote from jamespotato5 :
I don't know anything about the brand but saw auto leveling and instantly wanted it! Still figuring out my ender 3 v2 though Big Grin
Buy a crealty CR touch for $40 if you really want that feature. It's an easy install.
Sep 15, 2021 04:30 PM
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BigSamsonSep 15, 2021 04:30 PM
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Quote from ThePac :
Buy a crealty CR touch for $40 if you really want that feature. It's an easy install.
This. I did the same to mine and it makes a huge difference.
Sep 15, 2021 04:31 PM
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SamT2060Sep 15, 2021 04:31 PM
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Quote from ThePac :
Buy a crealty CR touch for $40 if you really want that feature. It's an easy install.
I have bl touch on my ended 3 pro. Won't have a printer without it now.
Sep 16, 2021 01:13 PM
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MyersWoodshopSep 16, 2021 01:13 PM
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Do NOT buy this printer. It's terrible. stay very far away. review on my YOU Tube.

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Sep 16, 2021 01:23 PM
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bubsdaddySep 16, 2021 01:23 PM
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It's amazing how inexpensive 3D printers are getting. BTW, I misread this as a 4D printer - which would really be a deal!

Thanks OP.
Sep 16, 2021 01:54 PM
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bgct9aSep 16, 2021 01:54 PM
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Don't buy this thing. I got one and the bed leveling sensor never held its calibration for long. So I watched it crash into the bed many times. The user interface via the touch screen is mediocre and has limited controls available. The firmware has many normal marlin commands missing. You can flash marlin onto it but that requires an st-link to accomplish. The y axis belt drive system causes uneven wheel wear. You can't change the hotend easily because it uses a non standard hole spacing.
Oct 26, 2021 04:07 AM
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CrappinbricksOct 26, 2021 04:07 AM
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4s don't have thermal runaway, wouldn't recommend unless it does
Last edited by Crappinbricks October 26, 2021 at 04:49 PM.
Oct 26, 2021 04:10 AM
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CrappinbricksOct 26, 2021 04:10 AM
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Quote from waehrik :
Anyone looking at this is far better off buying the ANET ET4 which is the same printer but with vastly better firmware and support. This LABISTS has identical hardware but the firmware and support issues are significant. It also means that if you're ever looking to run Octoprint or make upgrades that involve firmware you'll run into more difficulty.

There's a reason why the Creality printers are so popular - the community behind them is enormous.

But they're more expensive. Here it doesn't make any sense to buy this since the ANET is only $10 more ($150) direct from their website right now.
Anet is all around a bad printer company
Oct 26, 2021 10:48 AM
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waehrikOct 26, 2021 10:48 AM
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Quote from Crappinbricks :
Anet is all around a bad printer company
Thank you for your very detailed and helpful response
Oct 26, 2021 02:52 PM
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CrappinbricksOct 26, 2021 02:52 PM
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Quote from jamespotato5 :
I don't know anything about the brand but saw auto leveling and instantly wanted it! Still figuring out my ender 3 v2 though Big Grin
Ender V2 way better than this printer
Oct 26, 2021 02:56 PM
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CrappinbricksOct 26, 2021 02:56 PM
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Quote from waehrik :
Thank you for your very detailed and helpful response
There's plenty of videos pointing out the poor quality, no standards, no qc, poor instructions, old firmware support, got to add them on WhatsApp for support? Lol list goes on.
https://youtu.be/vTI2XFXlY6o here's one of the many videos, the anet 8 pro has thermal runaway and way better imo
Last edited by Crappinbricks October 26, 2021 at 04:52 PM.

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