Seller was very helpful with some broken parts I received. Make sure to tune your stepper drivers or your prints will have lateral drift in them. Also realize that you will not get a perfect print in the first week(I have experience building printers like this finished building in about 5 hours) The tube that connected to the heat-block actually snapped after the head smashed into the print bed after a print which leads me to another issue, after the motors shut off after a print the print head just falls unless you print a part to keep it up or add a specific code in your ending g-code. I wouldn't really suggest adding the g-code solution as it puts a lot of stress on the stepper drivers which I am unsure if it can cause damage. My auto-leveler also didn't work, it had a lot of lateral play and made the carriage skirt around which can cause hotend damage. I didn't really need the auto-leveler as I leveled the bed manually, but this may worry you. I would suggest WER to change the leveler to a inductive sensor instead of the system included.
Dual extrusion printing works relatively well but I haven't used it much yet, but it is an amazing value for a sub 500 dollar printer. Also know that this is a delta style 3D printer where all axis move in sync, this is more prone to failure compared to a Cartesian printer like a ROBO 3D, great thing about this is that you can achieve much higher print speeds I have achieved up to 5000 mm/min, you will have to take slop out of the spider to achieve higher speeds because the connecting rod bolts are a little too long for the screws that were provided(Some screws were actually too short to catch threads, so be warned. If you do purchase this printer make sure to check out the geeetech g2s community on google plus, its full of people who own this printer and were very helpful to me.
Overall I would suggest this printer to those who are willing to tinker, upgrade, and those who are experienced in 3D printing. If you would like to see some prints that were produced on this printer you can check out my instagram page Zombuster_FTW I have many test prints from this printer and others.
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Reviewed in the United States on November 5, 2015
1. This is BLEEDING edge technology. Meaning, it’s too new a tech to be mainstream for an average consumer. You will need to do custom tweaking of settings in order to get any kind of success. This is not a novice or intermediate task. This is for experts what have prior skills. Those that are familiar with moderate electronics and Arduino micro controllers with some decent mechanical skills should be able to successfully assemble this product. Do not over-torque any parts and double check all your wiring.
2. PATIENCE, PATIENCE, PATIENCE. The online instructions for this printer state this again and again, and this is for good reason. You will NOT get a successful print the first try. Don’t even expect to have a successful print in the first week, as you will read everywhere in forums it takes weeks to perfect. You must calibrate and read, calibrate and read, calibrate and read. You will not get enough detail from the instruction manual alone, you will need to do your research end to end as the instructions are assembly only. You will need to learn 3d software, what slicing is, what solid vs. mesh is, how to flash Arduino with custom firmware, etc. etc.
3. Be prepared to make mistakes. These kits are made of common parts that you can order replacements for. You may need to do some calling and driving around, but things like bearings, screws, belts are typically all available in your area if you look hard enough. Don’t be overly worried about breaking something, unless you can’t stand the 4-week wait for new parts to arrive from China. If you do need to order new parts, you will build a huge appreciation for the cost savings this kit gives you. Parts in the U.S. are 10x the price they are in China.
If they above scares you, then you may want to consider purchasing a pre-built and pre-calibrated unit. There is a reason why they are 2-3 times the price, because many hours go into assembly and calibration. If you are new to 3D printing and have the skills to assemble one, I HIGHLY recommend the DIY kit as you will learn all about how it works and how to repair it when you need to.
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SHIPPING: This product came from China, and I was expecting this. There was an issue with customs/tax fees which the vendor tackled right away and made good on without fuss. For the price/quality to be as good as it is, you have to wait, and it was well worth the wait. It took about a month as was stated on the shipping info on checkout. It was well packaged as my box arrived in a condition that I was expecting it to be completely disintegrated as it was crushed on all sides. This wasn’t the case with the contents as there was no damage to parts accept cosmetic casing on the power supply. Nothing was cracked or bent, but I did recommend they ship in a stronger container.
QUALITY: With the above said, let’s get down to the product itself. The Quality of this product is MUCH higher than I expected for the entry level price. You get a complete kit all laser-cut and cast metal parts. The prior versions of these kits had 3D printed parts which are more prone to failure. These parts are well constructed and solid. I’ve produced a number of great quality prints now and can feel comfortable that this unit will perform ongoing. The extruder motors don’t get hot as they are actively cooled with a fan. Many of the first/second generation issues are all weeded out and addressed in this product as you will read in the forums from issues caused by hot extruders or print beds without heaters, etc.
Here’s a printer sample of my own: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zV6kkil8y_Q
I used this filament: [[ASIN:B00J0ECR5I Hatchbox 1.75mm Black PLA 3D Printer Filament - 1kg Spool (2.2 lbs) - Dimensional Accuracy +/- 0.05mm]]
INSTRUCTIONS: Are available online. This is always better as you will get the latest updates to the manual. It is well done, much better than I had anticipated with little to no translation issues to language. There were some differences in this kit as I could tell some parts had been upgraded from prior versions, but they had forgot to adjust the screw dimensions to make up the difference in the part thickness. This led to some screws that were too short to fully assemble all the parts. I’ve worked with the vendor and the manufacturer already to outline these issues in the kit and should hopefully be resolved before there are more orders. It was not as much a concern as these are standard screws I was able to purchase from my local hardware store with the appropriate length. This vendor bent over backwards to help resolve these concerns and I’m left with a complete product and couldn’t be happier. THERE IS A VIDEO! I was about ½ way done with the assembly before finding it. I highly recommend looking at both the videos and the instructions. You will also find a video on how to calibrate the unit using Repetier Host software.
Here is the first part of the video series to start you off: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xBmHJyc_2nA
And calibration video (IMPORTANT):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VCa_Bvx8OWs
VENDOR: I didn’t get any response from Geeetech the manufacturer, but the vendor (Wercan) is fantastic and extremely responsive. Wercan bent over backwards to ensure I had a good experience and value with the product. I’ve learned that this kit was well underpriced for the quality, so as far as DIY kits go, I wouldn’t think twice about ordering another printer through them again.
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and this is for good reason. You will NOT get a successful print ...
By Eric on November 5, 2015
Key things to keep in mind while ordering (ANY) “DIY” 3D Printer kit:By Eric on November 5, 2015
1. This is BLEEDING edge technology. Meaning, it’s too new a tech to be mainstream for an average consumer. You will need to do custom tweaking of settings in order to get any kind of success. This is not a novice or intermediate task. This is for experts what have prior skills. Those that are familiar with moderate electronics and Arduino micro controllers with some decent mechanical skills should be able to successfully assemble this product. Do not over-torque any parts and double check all your wiring.
2. PATIENCE, PATIENCE, PATIENCE. The online instructions for this printer state this again and again, and this is for good reason. You will NOT get a successful print the first try. Don’t even expect to have a successful print in the first week, as you will read everywhere in forums it takes weeks to perfect. You must calibrate and read, calibrate and read, calibrate and read. You will not get enough detail from the instruction manual alone, you will need to do your research end to end as the instructions are assembly only. You will need to learn 3d software, what slicing is, what solid vs. mesh is, how to flash Arduino with custom firmware, etc. etc.
3. Be prepared to make mistakes. These kits are made of common parts that you can order replacements for. You may need to do some calling and driving around, but things like bearings, screws, belts are typically all available in your area if you look hard enough. Don’t be overly worried about breaking something, unless you can’t stand the 4-week wait for new parts to arrive from China. If you do need to order new parts, you will build a huge appreciation for the cost savings this kit gives you. Parts in the U.S. are 10x the price they are in China.
If they above scares you, then you may want to consider purchasing a pre-built and pre-calibrated unit. There is a reason why they are 2-3 times the price, because many hours go into assembly and calibration. If you are new to 3D printing and have the skills to assemble one, I HIGHLY recommend the DIY kit as you will learn all about how it works and how to repair it when you need to.
Product Review:
SHIPPING: This product came from China, and I was expecting this. There was an issue with customs/tax fees which the vendor tackled right away and made good on without fuss. For the price/quality to be as good as it is, you have to wait, and it was well worth the wait. It took about a month as was stated on the shipping info on checkout. It was well packaged as my box arrived in a condition that I was expecting it to be completely disintegrated as it was crushed on all sides. This wasn’t the case with the contents as there was no damage to parts accept cosmetic casing on the power supply. Nothing was cracked or bent, but I did recommend they ship in a stronger container.
QUALITY: With the above said, let’s get down to the product itself. The Quality of this product is MUCH higher than I expected for the entry level price. You get a complete kit all laser-cut and cast metal parts. The prior versions of these kits had 3D printed parts which are more prone to failure. These parts are well constructed and solid. I’ve produced a number of great quality prints now and can feel comfortable that this unit will perform ongoing. The extruder motors don’t get hot as they are actively cooled with a fan. Many of the first/second generation issues are all weeded out and addressed in this product as you will read in the forums from issues caused by hot extruders or print beds without heaters, etc.
Here’s a printer sample of my own: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zV6kkil8y_Q
I used this filament: [[ASIN:B00J0ECR5I Hatchbox 1.75mm Black PLA 3D Printer Filament - 1kg Spool (2.2 lbs) - Dimensional Accuracy +/- 0.05mm]]
INSTRUCTIONS: Are available online. This is always better as you will get the latest updates to the manual. It is well done, much better than I had anticipated with little to no translation issues to language. There were some differences in this kit as I could tell some parts had been upgraded from prior versions, but they had forgot to adjust the screw dimensions to make up the difference in the part thickness. This led to some screws that were too short to fully assemble all the parts. I’ve worked with the vendor and the manufacturer already to outline these issues in the kit and should hopefully be resolved before there are more orders. It was not as much a concern as these are standard screws I was able to purchase from my local hardware store with the appropriate length. This vendor bent over backwards to help resolve these concerns and I’m left with a complete product and couldn’t be happier. THERE IS A VIDEO! I was about ½ way done with the assembly before finding it. I highly recommend looking at both the videos and the instructions. You will also find a video on how to calibrate the unit using Repetier Host software.
Here is the first part of the video series to start you off: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xBmHJyc_2nA
And calibration video (IMPORTANT):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VCa_Bvx8OWs
VENDOR: I didn’t get any response from Geeetech the manufacturer, but the vendor (Wercan) is fantastic and extremely responsive. Wercan bent over backwards to ensure I had a good experience and value with the product. I’ve learned that this kit was well underpriced for the quality, so as far as DIY kits go, I wouldn’t think twice about ordering another printer through them again.
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