expiredMikeF08 posted Nov 08, 2023 04:18 PM
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expiredMikeF08 posted Nov 08, 2023 04:18 PM
Creality K1 Flexible Bed FDM 3D Printer w/ Automatic Leveling
+ Free Store Pickup Only$349
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I have 3 creality printers and at least one is always jacked up. Frequently 2 out of the 3 have issues I have to deal with before I can get a decent print. It just gets so frustrating that often I'll just take a weeks long break from 3d printing altogether. These prices are really tempting but I just don't have it in me to keep fighting with creality.
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You will need to root the machine for input shaping too, as the latest Creality firmware doesn't do both axis. One of the recent firmware was also recalled due to crashing nozzle into the bed, and they haven't released anything else since then.
Has the typical CoreXY issues with VFA if you need strong good looking PETG parts, or print slow speed silk filaments. Seems most people disappointed with their K1 came from previous bedslinger printers like the Ender series, because while it get's significant gains in speed, that speed comes at the cost of noise and quality. And unlike bedslingers, you can't just slow it down due to VFA issues.
But it's still basically the cheapest CoreXY along with the smaller QIDI at a similar price. If you want a budget $350 coreXY, there aren't a lot of choices.
I have 3 creality printers and at least one is always jacked up. Frequently 2 out of the 3 have issues I have to deal with before I can get a decent print. It just gets so frustrating that often I'll just take a weeks long break from 3d printing altogether. These prices are really tempting but I just don't have it in me to keep fighting with creality.
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This deal seems pretty good honestly. The hardware seems highly capable and any issues can likely be worked out if you have the patience for it. The K1 looks to punch above its weight if you get a good one but it also probably doesn't have quite as polished an out-of-the-box experience as the newer Bambu printers. However, the closest comparable Bambu printer is the P1P which is $600.
If you're OK with the idea of having to tinker and troubleshoot some issues, for the money, this is pretty solid. However, if you want a 100% "take it out of the box, press print, and get a perfect result" kind of experience, I don't know if Creality is the way to go for that.
Wondering if they will throw another $50 off on Black Friday
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