Update: This very popular Frontpage Deal is still available.
FLASHFORGE 3D Printer Store via AliExpress has
FLASHFORGE AD5X 3D Printer on sale for $237.88 > Now $238.03 - $23 (apply promo code
VSUSDEAL23 at checkout) = $214.88 > Now
$215.03.
Shipping is free.
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KutluhanA for finding this deal.
Features:- Multi-Color flexible TPU printing
- 1-Click Auto Leveling
- 600mm/s Max Speed: Achieve faster print times with high-speed capabilities.
- 20000mm/s² Max Acceleration: Ensures quick, precise movements for enhanced performance.
- Intuitive touchscreen interface
- All-metal CoreXY structure
- Auto 4kg filament refill
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(by the way, I'm not dissing the AD5X I have two of them)
You start at $214
if you wan an enclosure then
$45 for the kit, plus about $25 in PLA/PETG to print the DIY parts:
$214 + $45 + 25 = $285
The Kobra Combo not only has an enclosure, it comes with a dry box, which is also it is a filament dryer.
If you want live a dry box, another $25 in filament to print it.
$310
If you want a dryer and dry box combo, instead of printing a dry box then the SUNLU 4 spool dryer/drybox is $99, so back to $285 + 99 = $384
That said, if you want a great entry printer there's nothing wrong with the AD5X. . If you don't want multi color, the AD5M is just fine for $175 ish. (AliExpress when on sale)
Like somebody mentioned previously, I did the error that the seller would not ship to my address. I tried the website by itself and through the app as well same error.
I ended up doing buy it now instead of heading to the court and it worked.
I'm a complete newbie to this. There is a post about 10 spools of PETG filaments for $60: https://slickdeals.net/f/19754151
I got that as well. If you are like me, you may want to check it out.
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Double the print area, multi color, maybe this one is enclosed?
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Yes, 3D printers release microplastics and ultrafine particles (UFPs) into the air during printing. Research confirms that all 3D printers emit these tiny particles, regardless of whether they are consumer-grade or industrial models with filters, as the particles are small enough (often below 100 nanometers) to bypass standard filtration and the lungs' natural defenses.
Health and Environmental Risks
- Inhalation: These aerosolized plastic particles can embed themselves in the lungs permanently, with some studies linking them to respiratory issues and potential long-term toxicity.
- Material Variance: While PLA is often considered safer regarding volatile organic compounds (VOCs), it still emits significant particulate matter. Materials like ABS and resin release additional hazardous VOCs (e.g., styrene, formaldehyde) and are more toxic.
- Environmental Impact: Discarded prints degrade into microplastics that enter the biosphere, though the immediate airborne risk during printing is distinct from long-term landfill degradation.
Mitigation Strategies- Ventilation: Always operate printers in well-ventilated areas or exhaust air directly outdoors to dilute particle concentration.
- Enclosures & Filtration: Use enclosures combined with HEPA and activated carbon filters to capture both ultrafine particles and gaseous VOCs.
- Post-Processing: Avoid sanding or grinding prints indoors, as this generates dense clouds of microplastics; if necessary, use industrial-grade hazmat filtration and wear appropriate respiratory protection.
I've seen people use tents / enclosures and HEPA to mitigate this.Sign up for a Slickdeals account to remove this ad.
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