In the preview mode, it is possible to play the extruder’s move layer by layer. Raft SettingsĪpart from switching to the raft, nothing else needed to be changed in the settings. Read more on how to print flexible articulated models on FDM and resin 3D printers. The thing is, such a complex model as Articulated Dragon by McGyBeer has 44 different joints, and if one of them fails to stay in place in the middle of printing, then the whole 14-hours print will be ruined. I admit I was impatient to tune and get a better feel of bed adhesion so I used rafts on two occasions and I am super happy that I did. This gives a very clear idea of how the print job starts and if any adjustments will be needed for bed adhesion, extra glue or raft, for example. Especially I liked the way the Preview worked and that it is now possible to view the nozzle movement for each of the layers. The last time I used Ultimaker’s Cura was a few years ago and I can say the software got greatly improved. A pleasant surprise was that all settings were tuned well and I had no need to adjust them on my first tries. Elegoo Cura version was provided on a USB stick and was easy to install. Filament run-out sensor was slightly too stiff to let the filament throughįor this review, I used the included software as well as Simplif圓D and PrusaSlicer for some specific cases. I guess it was just stiff in the beginning. Then I could clearly see where the entry hole was, and once the filament went in, I secured the sensor back on the printer. I even dismantled it from the printer to make sure I was not damaging anything inside. I had some difficulty to get the filament into a run-out censor. Magnetic Powder Coated PEI Flexible Sheet Demonstration The good news is that it is possible to have both sheets at hand by purchasing them from Amazon if needed. But apparently, these two types of coatings serve different purposes. My first impression was that filament sticks better to the smooth PEI sheets that I used before on other machines. Elegoo provided the powder-coated (textured) PEI spring steel magnetic sheet. Working with such a setup once a 3D printing job is completed is enjoyable. This specific coating on a magnetic sheet appears to be scratch resistant. I moved the printer once, and when I started printing a new model, the nozzle went very low into the bed and stayed there no matter how high I raised the Z setting live. I would recommend going through the full 16-point leveling procedure from time to time, especially if the 3D printer was moved, just in case. Live Z adjustment should be used carefully though in order not to damage the build surface. I like this feature, it can instantly improve bed adhesion, for example. In a few cases, I had to adjust Z height live during printing. Then, when the nozzle is in the middle, adjust Z height using a paper sheet. For the first timers, I would recommend watching the official assembly video.Ī nice 16-point RSG (resistance strain gauge) automatic leveling system. Neptune 3 unboxed and unassembledĪs I assembled a few 3D printers before, it took me approximately 15 minutes to go through the instructions and fully assemble this machine. It would be more comfortable with the help of the 2nd person, but it is doable solo as well. Both, the base and gantry, need to be lifted from the box in one go as two big items are connected.

Elegoo Neptune 3 in the BoxĪs the printer is in a pre-assembled state, most of the important wiring is already in place. A neat and well-labeled box is easily recognizable can be recognized as an Elegoo product from afar.

I had no delivery or unboxing issues with Neptune 3. Elegoo Neptune 3 Specifications & Features:īed Leveling: 16-point RSG Automatic Leveling System

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