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Posted: 5/24/2024 6:51:34 PM EDT
For the money, they look incredible. 300 bucks for, by tourube accounts, a really solid corexy
Am I crazy? I'm thinking of buying one just to immediately lobotomize it with a BTT board and run stock klipper. |
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Posted: 5/24/2024 8:37:00 PM EDT
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Never heard of it.
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Posted: 5/24/2024 9:25:58 PM EDT
[Last Edit: nikdfish]
[#2]
Got one in a box I haven't opened yet...
Made by Flashforge. Strain sensors in the bed, auto z offset calibration, tool less hotend+nozzle swaps, 600 mm/sec speed, etc. Runs a "custom" version of klipper but can be converted to open klipper. |
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Posted: 5/24/2024 9:28:23 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Rat_Patrol: Never heard of it. Sorry.  The BEST 3d Printer That I Won't Use! - Flashforge Adventurer 5M Pro 3D Printer Review Supposedly a solid corexy...but with kind of locked down klipper firmware. Did a little more looking and it seems like people have already jailbroke their firmware |
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Posted: 5/24/2024 9:29:54 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By nikdfish: Got one in a box I haven't opened yet... Did you get the pro or regular? |
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Posted: 5/24/2024 9:31:53 PM EDT
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Regular. Got it from Amazon instead of the spool of black Flash forge ASA I ordered.
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Posted: 5/24/2024 9:35:32 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By nikdfish: Regular. Got it from Amazon instead of the spool of black Flash forge ASA I ordered. lol, I forgot about that. BRB, ordering some black filament... |
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Posted: 5/28/2024 10:49:29 PM EDT
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I went ahead and ordered one.
 Will report back |
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Posted: 6/23/2024 9:14:57 PM EDT
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Any updates on the printer?
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Posted: 6/24/2024 7:04:28 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By blindprophet501: Any updates on the printer? I haven't gotten around to messing with it but I'll play with it later this afternoon |
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Posted: 6/30/2024 1:59:38 PM EDT
[Last Edit: 1Andy2]
[#10]
Unpacked it and fired it up.
Setup was a breeze. Took about 5 minutes. Printing some of the presliced stuff now. It's fast. So far I'm impressed. It's printing well despite being set up on not the most stable of surfaces. The doors on this spacesaver are rattling like crazy.  Attached File |
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Posted: 6/30/2024 3:08:48 PM EDT
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Posted: 6/30/2024 8:17:15 PM EDT
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Thanks for the update. I am looking at a few printers and this is on the list. That benchy looks great for 14 minutes.
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Posted: 6/30/2024 11:07:48 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By blindprophet501: Thanks for the update. I am looking at a few printers and this is on the list. That benchy looks great for 14 minutes. I like it so far. Sliced a piece for my brass sorter that would have taken my ender clone at least 7 hours. Done in 2 hours 6 minutes. First time using orcaslicer. Default settings worked great. Haven't tried the camera yet |
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Posted: 7/1/2024 10:32:56 AM EDT
[Last Edit: 1Andy2]
[#14]
 Attached FileFirst layers are coming out perfect every time so far. Ever so minor stringing but probably just need to dial the temp back a few degrees for this filament. Bed adhesion has been great. It came with some stick adhesive but I haven't needed it. Might try switching over to the 0.6 nozzle next just to see how that does |
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Posted: 7/1/2024 4:53:34 PM EDT
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0.6 is nice if you don't need super detail. It is my default size for prints unless I need otherwise.
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Posted: 7/15/2024 8:49:56 PM EDT
[Last Edit: nikdfish]
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Figured I waited long enough for Amazon to do a call tag. Opened the box & unpacked the 5M tonight.
Packed up the E3 & disassembled the top Lack component of the former E3 enclosure to give the 5M a home. I have printed 5M enclosure parts (in ASA) & have the acrylic sheets kit for door, sides & top. I won't mess with that until I know the machine works OK. I'll test it out tomorrow & see what happens. If things go OK I will probably order a 0.6 hotend, it came with a 0.4. |
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Posted: 7/15/2024 10:00:00 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By nikdfish: Figured I waited long enough for Amazon to do a call tag. Opened the box & unpacked the 5M tonight. Packed up the E3 & disassembled the top Lack component of the former E3 enclosure to give the 5M a home. I have printed 5M enclosure parts (in ASA) & have the acrylic sheets kit for door, sides & top. I won't mess with that until I know the machine works OK. I'll test it out tomorrow & see what happens. If things go OK I will probably order a 0.6 hotend, it came with a 0.4. Yeeeeees! AD5Mers assemble! |
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Posted: 7/16/2024 12:16:01 PM EDT
[Last Edit: nikdfish]
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Well, it's alive ...
 Attached File Attached File Attached File Attached FileNice surface on the print. The initial print of a cube just seemed to hang, I restarted the machine & picked another model which printed without issue. I haven't yet set up for connectivity. If memory serves, it needs a firmware update to connect with the Orca-Flashforge product (or other slicers). Since it wasn't a DOA, I ordered a 0.6 hotend cartridge. Prime day pricing has them at $31- rather than $39-. I may leave it naked a while before starting on assembling the enclosure. ETA: Hooked up wifi, it found an updated firmware & installed it. I reset to factory defaults, re-ran the configuration (leveling & vibration) & turned wifi back on. No problems ... initiated a print from the flashprint pgm.  Attached File Attached File |
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Posted: 7/18/2024 12:53:25 PM EDT
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The Orca-Flashforge app could see the 5M via WAN, but not local LAN. I don't want to use WAN based functions, so that is a non-starter.
Loaded an updated copy of straight Orca & found it could submit a print job directly to the 5M via local LAN wifi. No ability to monitor printer/job status, but the job printed correctly. |
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Posted: 7/24/2024 2:34:53 PM EDT
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I bought a factory "5M DIY enclosure kit" that is targeted to the factory "Print your own enclosure" .STL collection. The kit is about $40, available on Amazon, and includes all needed hardware, drag chain, the tubing, magnets and pre-cut, pre-drilled, acrylic sheets for sides, door & lid. Modified parts for the print head carriage are also included.
It is a pretty decent kit and includes step by step instructions. There are also videos available online. It isn't perfect, though. Scarsdale are a mix of hex, Phillips & ... torx. I think the torx was somebody's screwup. They provided hex wrenches & small Phillips, but no torx. The screws attaching door to hinges & latch are the ones with a torx head. I think they were supposed to be Phillips. I printed the enclosure parts a while back in ASA on the Xmax3. Finally got around to finishing up the cleanup so I start assembly. Fit up has been good so far. Nice fit on the acrylic side panels. Bottom corners fit in slots & magnets across the top retain it to the frame. I did modify the spool mount, basically just kept the bottom portion for the run out detector & drag chain mount. Still getting things together. I'll post pics when done. |
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Posted: 7/24/2024 2:53:56 PM EDT
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Are you going to try to add some carbon filter or something for doing the more noxious plastics?
That was the only reason I opted for the pro model. Printer is in my reloading room so I don't want to expose my lungs to bad shit more than necessary |
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Posted: 7/24/2024 3:48:47 PM EDT
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Yep, I've done a recirculating carbon filter sized to available space at the sides of the interior volume. I also will have carbon baskets in the oem filter positions for passive collection as air moves out of the enclosure.
Thinking of also adding a PTC 60c heater... might redo the filter to move air past the heater with the exhaust. |
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Posted: 7/24/2024 4:54:52 PM EDT
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OK... pics
 Attached File Attached File Attached File Attached File Attached FileHaven't addressed filters, lights, etc. yet. Things to come. |
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Posted: 7/26/2024 2:41:14 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By nikdfish: OK... pics https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/128622/PXL_20240724_203736689b_jpg-3275934.JPG https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/128622/PXL_20240724_203749622b_jpg-3275935.JPG https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/128622/PXL_20240724_203805211b_jpg-3275936.JPG https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/128622/PXL_20240724_204356107b_jpg-3275938.JPG https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/128622/PXL_20240724_204544467b_jpg-3275941.JPG Haven't addressed filters, lights, etc. yet. Things to come. Looks good, man |
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Posted: 7/27/2024 7:54:55 PM EDT
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Thanks.
I got a couple of 60c PTC heating elements (110v, 50x30x8mm) & modded the carbon filter design to position them in the exhaust flow. Just need to reprint & assemble. Planning on grinding a small half round notch on he bottom edge of the left side panel for wire passage. |
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Posted: 7/29/2024 10:07:36 AM EDT
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posted on the filter build here:
https://www.ar15.com/forums/general/What-did-you-print-today-/194-2267566/?r=109966183&page=93&anc=109966183#i109966183 |
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Posted: 7/29/2024 11:28:03 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By nikdfish: posted on the filter build here: https://www.ar15.com/forums/general/What-did-you-print-today-/194-2267566/?r=109966183&page=93&anc=109966183#i109966183 Sweet. You have me wishing I'd just opted for the standard model, lol |
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Posted: 7/31/2024 10:43:59 AM EDT
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You definately have some bennies with the Pro version not found on the base ...
On a different note, I switched the AD5M from using the internal wifi to using the ethernet port. The AD5M, XMax3 & my main desktop PC are all cabled to an AC1200 router I added the other day to try to help with some LAN issues on the Win11 desktop. It is configured as a bridge/extender. |
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Posted: 7/31/2024 11:53:16 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By nikdfish: You definately have some bennies with the Pro version not found on the base ... On a different note, I switched the AD5M from using the internal wifi to using the ethernet port. The AD5M, XMax3 & my main desktop PC are all cabled to an AC1200 router I added the other day to try to help with some LAN issues on the Win11 desktop. It is configured as a bridge/extender. Good to hear. I ran a conduit and cat6 over to my reloading room partly for that reason but I haven't tried it uet |
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Posted: 8/31/2024 9:44:22 PM EDT
[Last Edit: 1Andy2]
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Ran into a legit error, finally.
If you try running a gcode file over 9mb, half way through the print it will throw an e017 message about overflow. Only ran into it playing with some of the more ridiculous infill patterns with a bunch of squiggly curves. |
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