2021 3D Printer review - Creality CR-6 SE Unboxing, Review, issues, and fixes

[@Riverboat374]

You're amazing. Very nice job. More professional than most of the so called professionals in this space.

[@jeremievingoe3133]

Blown away, no big music and glammor, easy to follow, professional, and fixes issues the manufacturer should have already fixed!

[@memyselfandi445]

Quite impressive for someone your age. However, I'd like to note a couple of things: (1) your start gcode is crazy excessive, the abl saves the mesh therefore running it before every print is unnecessary; and (2) the screw you say to tighten if experiencing underextrusion will NOT effect the grip on the filament, the screw that should be adjusted is the one to the left of it [take it apart or watch creality's video].

[@AuroraTech]

Thanks for your comment and pointing out the errors, this really helps me make better videos.

[@memyselfandi445]

@@AuroraTech You're a bright kid with a good attitude. You're videos are well produced and have quality content. They're honestly better than most. If the 3d printing audience (which I'd assume is mostly adult males) can get past gender and age biases and objectively view your content, you'll be a fulltime youtuber before you graduate high school. Best of luck building your knowledge and channel. edit: check out the community firmware's documentation there's a link to the lead dev's blog that provides an excellent start gcode for this model. edit 2: damsteen.nl/blog/2021/02/11/creality-cr6-community-firmware-start-print-without-drooping

[@egronski5000]

Great video, I have had my CR6-Max since November here in Belgium and have seen just about every CR-6 related video, and this is the best one yet, keep up the good work.

[@lazlo342]

Thanks for taking the time to make such a great video. Unlike many other KZbinrs, you speak slowly and enunciate your words...which is greatly appreciated. [subscribed]

[@courtneys5164]

Thank you for validating me! I'm newer to 3D printing and was mansplained hard that it's not relevant if the nozzle AND bed are heated, which made no sense to me!

[@mayaelle1298]

Can you please make an updated video of this type of printer? 🙏

[@jamUSA24]

Great video. I have a CR-6 and didn’t experience any of the bed leveling issues. My bed leveling was .00502 after minor adjustments. Also, just use the community firmware and most of your issues will go away.

[@Peter_Cetera]

Where do I get the firmware?

[@marcopolotse2490]

Impressed again how comprehensive this young lady tackles details. In a very professional manner. Your format is very good but i think being a little loose will also help keep audience engaged. P.s. the blooper reels are entertaining :)

[@AuroraTech]

Thank you for your kind words and for the suggestion. I also mess up a lot, so there's a lot for the blooper reels! 😂

[@kaharthemad]

try slowing down the CR6 se test. found deviation dropped when I slowed down the autolevel speeds

[@skepticalopen-mind4031]

This is a video with a LOOOT of infos!!!

[@imun1ty]

Your KZbin video are absolute amazing. I have a question for you, I can’t seem to find the Z axis synchronous belt or even a kit which would include the leadscrew, belt and upper belt guides. I have seen kits for CR10S which includes everything. I have also seen a kit to add another Z axis leadscrew for the ender 3 but can’t find a replacement kit for the CR-6 SE. Even if I search for the individual pieces for a CR-6 SE Dual Z Axis Lead Screw Upgrade Kit I would not know the dimensions of the leadscrew or the correct belt size and type and the belt guides. I did find the brass guides but none of the other parts. Would you know a source(s) to get these parts. Thanks!

[@pjh5135]

Thank you. This is a really helpful video. Probably the best review of a 3d printer I've seen. Please keep up the good work.

[@arkichefacedo1174]

You are very well informed with your stuff...so nice to see such young techie deliver informative videos... :)

[@Gracinda80]

You are right that the community firmware is better for the CR-6. However, after installing it, the bed heating never worked again... I haven't printed for months, it's becoming annoying...

[@AuroraTech]

Make sure you check the board version, that is caused by incorrect board version, I have the same issue(both hotend and bed not heating) with the firmware downloaded from creality3dofficial.com, but after upgraded to community firmware or using the one from creality.com, it works normally. You may try the version that match your board or go back to the stock firmware(still need to match your board version).

[@Gracinda80]

@@AuroraTech thanks, I'll do that! Great job with this video, congrats! :)

[@bobhuber6628]

Very informative. I’m looking to get into the hobby so still very green. I liked and subscribed. Keep the videos coming.

[@TableTopBiker]

Great review. We are on the fence wether or not to purchase this printer. Have a good source where we can buy it below retail through a friend. You've given me much to consider.

[@mainmixnight]

Great video, I got a used CR6 SE just to learn and try before a move to another printer, the printer is connected to a Raspberry Pi using Octoprint, I'm having an issue: even from Octoprint or from the SD card, when the printer is about to start to print it moves from left corner back to the center to start to print and when it is about to start to print it goes back to the left back corner and the extruder starts to retract the filament, I keep pushing the filament inside again and when the printer is about to start to print it goes again to the left back corner and the extruder retract the filament, there is no clog, I can extrude filament pushing it manually or from the Octoprint, I even bought a new heat block thinking that maybe the sensor is not working well but the printer keeps doing the same thing. Also I'm getting a "message from the printer: FilamentRunout T0", this message only shows on the Octoprint browser not on the actual CR6 SE screen. The printer have the community firmware and I'm thinking if it is a good idea to factory reset the printer then try to print to see what happens and then upgrade to community firmware again. Please help and share your opinion. Thank you.

[@Jake-mm1cz]

Another great & informative video .... I pre - ordered the new Creality cr 10 smart 3d printer . Coming out in May . I’m looking forward to your informative build , review & analysis . Hopefully Creality has corrected each of these issues . Since each model is almost identical . Excellent Video Review ........

[@AuroraTech]

The CR 10 Smart 3D printer is a great choice! I’m sure that Creality will have lots of improvements in their new flagship model.

[@Jesterdoggie]

Very informative. Thank you for the review.

[@marutiroma6295]

Hi Aurora, very good video. I bought a CR-6 SE and today I received it but it won't read the files that I copied to the SD card. The printer only reads the supplied files located on the SD card. You can help me? Thanks in advance.

[@jirijanouch9350]

Yes, You're amazing ! Thanks for your videos :-)

[@marcelrios806]

hi I have a c6 max when you're calibrating almost in the end stop calibrating. sometimes you stop calibrating before you can be?

[@JottyHB]

Hello, very nice and honest review! Thank you! Do you know if the firmware issues are fixed now?

[@Kathlanus]

Thank you for your this awesome review :D

[@geoffreysiembor119]

Another great video!

[@danbelliveau3543]

Great review and well done....you rock!

[@danbelliveau3543]

Just finished - this is a fantastically thorough analysis of a machine I have been using for approximately 6 months.....and I’m rather happy that I have found your video. Thanks and keep up the good work. Forgive my first comment - although positive, it was somewhat glib :)

[@AuroraTech]

@@danbelliveau3543 Thank you so much for your kind words! And it's completely okay, thanks for taking the time to write a nice comment, we appreciate all the support! Glad this video could help. :D

[@josephploettner7327]

Super informative, thank you :)

[@abattleborn]

hi, is there any good and reliable 3d printer with ABL out of the factory which requires minimal tinkering for less than 600$? and thanks for the review, was thinking about buying this printer but i will search for another printer

[@AuroraTech]

I have 2 Creality CR-10S Pro V2, they print very nice out of the box. I don’t have any complaints at all, apart from the slightly high price, which is $599. You may take a look at: Creality CR-10S Pro V2: www.creality3dofficial.com/products/cr-10s-pro-v2-3d-printer?sca_ref=921909.HkA8hSSCxR (Affiliate Link)

[@abattleborn]

@@AuroraTech Tyvm for your input,highly appreciated. Do you have something to recommend at 500 USD?

[@DJMitch117]

Great video, thanks!

[@WubyDubyLee]

Loved the video. However my cr6 se has the same issue when it heats the hot end, the temperature fluctuates up and down. Did you find a way to fix this issue?

[@AuroraTech]

Upgrade to community firmware or connect the printer to your computer using pronterface for PID tuning, just type a few lines of Gcode. PID tuning: support.th3dstudio.com/hc/guides/diy-guides/p-i-d-hotend-calibration-guide/

[@rondlh20]

Excellent!

[@ricardo-iw9sq]

wow you sure know your stuff 👍

[@arkichefacedo1174]

Hi aurora tech im a newbie in 3d printing. Is cr6se better than ender 3 v2?

[@AuroraTech]

Yes, I think the CR-6SE is better than any Ender 3, you may also take a look of the Sovol SV01 which is also beginner friendly.

[@UserAbcd-wd4zo]

Great vid where did you buy from and how much?

[@AuroraTech]

I bought it from creality3dofficial.com using their $60 coupon($399-$60=$339). But seems the coupon is not available anymore, you may ask them about that and see if they can extend the promo.

[@UserAbcd-wd4zo]

@@AuroraTech how’s the costumer service because I heard it was bad. And how long did it take to ship?

[@AuroraTech]

For my order, it took around 4-5 days to arrive, they shipped from their warehouse in the US. Their service is ok, they response to my emails, sometimes within a day, sometimes longer, but for 3D printers, you can normally fix some minor issues by yourself. When I get into an issue, I just search online, I can always see other people having the same issue and see how they fix it.

[@creepinonthebabes]

like a genius 10 year old. :)

[@codemonkey2k5]

Great job young lady. :)

[@EBDeveloper]

Your video is far better than some others on KZbin. Thank you. Keep up the GREAT work! (I subscribed to show my support, I rarely subscribe to any channel) #POPCORN! :D

[@AuroraTech]

Thank you so much for your support and for subscribing, I’m really glad that you liked this video!