5 Tips for 3D Printing with the Elegoo Neptune 2

[@UncleJessy]

What upgrades do you think I should look at installing on the Neptune 2?

[@MrGerhardGrobler]

I am not sure. Seems you have everything already. Awesome finish on your prints. I just got my Ender 3 Max. Still tuning in the filament settings, and adjusting the v-rollers. The z frame rollers where so tight it squished my layers together. Welding movable joints into solid pieces. This is my 1st build. My other 2 printers where pre-build by the person I bought them from.

[@Cy1701e]

The wings are on wrong on the Tie Fighter sorry I had to say somthing it was bugging me

[@schmerzdj5719]

Throw a h2 extruder on

[@UncleJessy]

@@Cy1701e ahhh crap.

[@Cy1701e]

Sorry 😊 I'm thinking of getting this printer for my first step into the 3d printing world I want to make stuff for my airsoft addiction and I was also wondering if it was big enough to make a full mando helmat in one piece

[@FilamentFriday]

Nice tips. Thanks for mentioning the leveling files.

[@TMacFPV]

Just wanted to say thank you. Got my first 3D printer (Neptune 2) last week. Printed out demo model great. Started having trouble printing supports on models a few prints later. Came across your 5 tips here. Got a flexible plate from Amazon, some hairspray and used Chep's bed level print as you suggested (kept the filament runout sensor on for now and haven't done the paver stone yet). WOW! What a difference! Like night and day! the combination of those three work really, really well. so, once again, thank you! 😀

[@theknittingenthusiast7420]

Just bought the Neptune 2. Can't wait to get it and start learning how to use it. Thanks for the tips!!

[@avejst]

Great video as always Thanks for sharing your experience👍😀

[@SinSacrificio13]

so i bought it got here today printed the buddah aweome flawless, this is my first printer this things sweet

[@ATP-Flo]

I ordered one today! Totally hyped. 👍

[@OKTabletop]

mine arrives tomorrow! super excited

[@UncleJessy]

Congrats! Yer gonna love it. Finishing up a print this afternoon on mine 😬

[@OKTabletop]

@@UncleJessy thanks. is there a budget friendly filament you'd recommend that is still good quality?

[@Maldroth]

I'm always amazed how smooth these FDM prints get on this.

[@captaingamer68]

Your amazing 3d projects are really interesting and I'm going to buy this 3d printer soon. Been supporting your content, liking it since 2016 when I saw your 3d printed black panther mask ❤️

[@UncleJessy]

Awesome to hear! This video is made exactly for someone like yourself. Still lots and lots of people interested in picking up their first 3D Printer

[@Stevekj-bp1uw]

Could you please link to the Flexible build plate you are using in the video. Thanks

[@betowars9922]

that tie Interceptor at the end with the wings backwards haha

[@jrami223]

These are great for beginners i just came from microcenter and a guy was getting a ender 3 told him is good BUT when you get into it get a PRUSA MK3S by far the BEST printer i ever owned..

[@UncleJessy]

Funny enough I’m getting better prints off my Neptune 2 than my Prusa Mini and it certainly A LOT less issues printing with it. But I’ve heard nothing but amazing things about the MK3S. Waiting on that big boy Prusa to release

[@jrami223]

@@UncleJessy yea i heard the mini got alot of issue fhats why i havent gotten it the mk3 had it for about 3yrs and still print amazing.

[@ricom7091]

Need more videos on attainable machines. New elegoo products are like trying to find bigfoot riding a unicorn.

[@UncleJessy]

Haha not just finding Bigfoot but Bigfoot riding a unicorn

[@risingphoenixbronco5328]

More like Bigfoot riding a pink unicorn jumping over a flashing neon rainbow.

[@OKTabletop]

if you contact ELEGOO, they respond very quickly. They will give you an estimated restock date. thats how I got mine.

[@ricom7091]

@@OKTabletop went with epax. Customer service and build quality are second to none. Plus they're just a state over from me.

[@MrGerhardGrobler]

Personally I find adding a light on the top to light the build plate during a print very handy. Especially when printing late at night. I am usually in my own shadow when I check out my layer settings.

[@UncleJessy]

Oh I like that idea! I’ve been debating on adding some lights to my printer cabinet area as well

[@MrGerhardGrobler]

@@UncleJessy Lights are great. I am busy making mods for my Ender 3 max right now. Not extreme mods. Just clip on's like a camera bracket, light brackets , tool tray and back cover for my LCD screen. And then to add a micro SD to SD converter to it so I don't have to struggle with that finicky little micro sd card. I usually drop them. it landed in my waste paper basket once.....

[@MrGerhardGrobler]

@@UncleJessy And because you add them yourself. You can place them where you want them.

[@PaulDominguez]

Feeler gauge is great tool that just make leveling consistent.

[@UncleJessy]

Those are fantastic add ons as well!

[@SirLANsalot]

The Neptune 2 is a very quite machine already with the exception of the Z axis motor being a tad loud...for some reason. I have two of these machines, loved the first one so much I got another LOL. Odd thing is the second one is much much quieter then the other (z axis motor). And yes the adhesion is INCREDIBLE with the factory plate, its fine to use a metal scraper to get them off if they stick TOO well. VS a glass plate, these plates are much better and are not as heavy as glass would be (so no ghosting), and its just better to have it sticking too well, then not at all. (3rd printer is a Monoprice Voxel which has the same build surface type and things stick too well to that as well).

[@jameslewis8956]

Nice tips, if only I could actually get your hands on one of these. As Joel at 3DPN pointed out, Elegoo doesn't even list them on their website and despite this video dropping yesterday, I can't even find a 'sold out' listing for these on amazon.

[@nickduffield8550]

Perfect video since I was able to snag one and should arrive today.

[@DymoPolska]

Oh yeah, filament sensor is bit awkward, I'm looking into mounting it somewhere up top near the spool. Also Thanos bust I printed took a part of build plate as sacrifice. Ordered some magnetic spring steel sheet as replacement. Other than that I LOVE this machine. Some quirks like build surface hovering over touch screen etc. are a bit annoying, but overall the quality of prints overshadows all the (solvable) flaws for me.

[@yoyofargo]

tl-smoothers (8 diode) on the z-axis and extruder. these will shut up that coil whine on those two motors since they don't have trinamic drivers on those two steppers ($2 each) a segment of bowden tube held up by a piece of packing foam and doublestick tape, placed between the runout and the extruder makes it easy to load and stops it from screeching when filament scrapes between them. ($5 for a meter) when setting the machine on a paver block you can just set the paver on the packing foam that came with your printer If you added a tl-smoother you can add a bltouch or a crtouch and it won't be as annoying g10, 1.5mm thick, 250mm by 250mm sheet as a print surface. that, or the creality flex bed. they cost about the same shipped. I like the g10. many of the neptune mobos offer an empty wifi socket. populate it if you want, but imho you're better off buying one of the many SBC's and running klipper

[@paramendium7213]

I really wish they would drop more neptunes on Amazon. I've been checking multiple times a day since mid February and no dice.

[@UncleJessy]

I literally missed them by 15 mins the other day... A good place to keep an eye out is on the Elegoo Mars and the Elegoo Neptune Facebook groups

[@paramendium7213]

@@UncleJessy thank you I didn't even think of that.

[@onewaydown]

A couple of options would be to use something like Distill Web Monitor, or some other page checking Chrome or mobile app. So rather than you having to go manually check it, the app can refresh and check when that "Currently Unavailable" text changes. That's essentially how I got mine.

[@nickduffield8550]

I just happened to refresh at the right time and was able to snag on and they were gone quick.

[@UncleJessy]

@@nickduffield8550 congrats! Yer gonna love it!

[@parliamodimaker]

3DPN just blowed up this video with his one, F, btw the neptune 2 is reallly a great machine, hope will be in stock soon!

[@Taematoe]

in stock on amazon. just placed my order 5/24.21 8 am pst

[@UncleJessy]

Congrats! Been in stock for a few days now

[@jwatkins123]

What settings do you use, do you run the default Ender 3 profile like many others seem to or have you customised yours?

[@Stormryx]

Any reason to keep the factory build plate with the flex plate? Can it be ditched if that extra mm of build height is needed? 🤔

[@killer13324]

how do i adjust the supports what is the best settings for this printer for the best prints and how do you set it up?

[@SMIXOGAMING]

Hey Uncle Jessy, can you make a video about all the things you printed ? You have a mix of collectible and 3d printed props, it would be amazing to see what you did by yourself :-)

[@HauntedCorpseGaming]

1:22 Thank you!! "no filament button pressed" came up on day 4 and NEARLY destroyed a 16 hour 40 piece print for me twice..... Saw this and disconnected the cord.

[@Ballador]

in my case, it saved my 17 hour print when one of those filament samples snapped on my dual color print (I have the 2D with dual color)

[@minigeff4422]

Could you recommend a flex build plate please? Can’t see a link to one in the description and I’m a complete noob. Thanks!

[@robertomontano5700]

This would be great for me to print minis on the side. I want the Saturn or Mars but this would be nice too.

[@jrami223]

If u want to print minutures ill get resin printer for details

[@UncleJessy]

Fantastic for mini environment stuff as well

[@gerardohernandez8065]

How do you get an amazing finish? Is it all in the settings? im thinking about buying one soon.

[@MakinItReal]

So would a level tool for a construction job work when leveling or is it to sesitive?

[@samfelic1920]

What the Brand on that Flex Plate????? you fail to mention??? also is it 220x220 or 235x235

[@nathandencklau8311]

Did you have that flex plate made? I cannot find pre-built ones that look like that.

[@dtom22grass5]

how do i change the bed temperature on my elegoo Neptune? pls help

[@Ballador]

I bought an Elegoo Neptune 2D (the one with two colors) and yes, those sensors are annoying to fit filament through, but they did save a 17 hour print when the trial filament I got broke on my print's second color accents. so I do recommend NOT removing those as they WILL save time when you inevitably DO need them

[@bigosnation]

Should I download the Elegoo version of Cura for the Neptune 2 from the included SD or add a separate profile in Cura?

[@TheLinkhawkins]

I check each day and never see them haha. Heck I even have an email reminder to tell me if it is in stock (never got an email though)

[@michaeln6696]

What are the dimensions of your paver stone?

[@obscuremix8198]

I bought I and I have a problem with it. I plug it in and turn it on but for some reason I have to flip the switch multiple times before it reacts.

[@br9279]

what you do to get a tighter bed so it doesn't rock?

[@c7th1]

i need the start and end gcode the closest I can find is the ender 3 gcode could someone share the Neptune 2 start/end gcode?

[@JaXxX410]

Any experience with the dual extruder model yet?

[@btinthehouse]

What is the size of the stone?

[@jamescrawford8538]

Love the vids

[@highwaymen1237]

Been waiting for someone to print some TPU or ninjaflex on this printer. Since you're going to do some more videos on this machine please try. Elegoo claims that will print it. Thank you Jessy.

[@UncleJessy]

Ohhh fantastic idea! I will try to load up some TPU with it and see how it goes!

[@TheKrammerees]

I see the fire wire there🤔 is it possible to hook it up with octoprint on a rasberrypi? Need to change out my 3 year old Anet A8 if this works😅

[@Dirks_NUMA_Files]

I've run into an issue where my prints stopped sticking to my build plate. I haven't been able to find and Aquanet purple so I tried regular hair spar and it didn't work. I also heard covering the build plate with a glue stick would work but it didn't. I can't find Elegoo replacement build plates, do you have a suggestion for a decent replacement build plate?

[@derecketrickodegustation1292]

How do you setup the filament

[@countryboy4638]

Why does my printer not want to turn on unless I move the fan part?

[@mgfmichel]

Hi @Uncle Jessy can you plz post the link for the flexible Buildplate. I´m from Germany an I don't ´find it at amazon. Thx

[@moosew168]

Hi! Got one of these to finally replace my ANET A8. Got some successful prints but now it starts having problems with feeding the filament. Some layers are printing fine but then the filament isn't fed anymore. Feels like the nozzle is clogged or the temperature isn't high enough anymore. Has someone have this issues as well?

[@troyphoto7]

Yeah... so it's four months after the video was posted.... but they're now $180, and available on Amazon. Mine should arrive tomorrow. My first FDM printer (got a resin already). I run MAC platform, and I read that Cura on the Mac is running in Parallels??? So, looking at Prusa Slicer. Looks like I need to use the Ender 3 Profile (why does that sound like a scifi show?) ;) What else goes into making the machine work well with Prusaslicer on the Mac?

[@meatbashr718]

Is anyone having issues with the extruded gear slipping? As in there’s a small knocking noise coming from my printer and on further review I see the gear slipping. I’ve replaced the stock one with the all metal dual gear extruder piece and new springs and knobs for leveling. Just seeing if I am doing something wrong or something I can adjust. It almost feels like the spools of filament have too much tension and is creating resistance going to the hot end. Any help would be awesome!

[@steelwolfnolast6938]

point 3 on mine i have to crank it all the way down. I have points 1,2,4 with the paper sliding and point 3 bites down hard into the bed. So i cranked all the knobs to the right and slowly turned the knobs left to lock onto the paper at each point then back them off. This works for a time or two. Then i have to make the Z access higher. Currently its at 3.20 above zero and the bed at point 3 is still feeling like its higher then the rest of the other points. Leveling it is such a pain in the ass. Elegoo Neptune N2.

[@steelwolfnolast6938]

Worst part is i have to do this every time i want to print. Every *#&%^*#& time.

[@novathemallie375]

Is there a way on the Neptune 2 to tell how long a print has left? I know it shows how much time has passed, but I'd love to see how much time a print had left.

[@DvjAurelioHdez]

Uncle Jessy Hi which do you recommend Elegoo Saturn or Epax E10

[@bigosnation]

I was checking Amazon like 10 times a day and finally struck oil. There were only 3 left when I bought and those disappeared in seconds.

[@huesudowoodo]

just got one, first print was flawless, second print lasted 6 hours some layers got messed up, i tightened the bottom nut because build plate started to wobble and now the center of the plate is lower than the corners i cant level it for the life of me

[@arlannotness]

I very well would buy one if they could be found. It’s great to hear it’s working well for you and you like it. Do you by chance have a recommendation for something comparable that’s actually in the market place?

[@UncleJessy]

They were up on Amazon yesterday and quickly sold out. Ender 3 is as close as its gojng to get for the build volume and price

[@arlannotness]

@@UncleJessy thanks, yea I looked on there yesterday but was apparently to late.

[@Tyrellie]

Uncle Jessy, great Video and great advice. I've got an aftermarket build plate, cause a big print stuck completely to the original sheet and killed it. Could you do me a favour and remove the blue protective plastic layer from your printbed? :D

[@AK-ne5nn]

Hey, nice informative video. How do you decide what to charge for your prints?

[@michaeldaversa9397]

I actually got my printer in today. But base seems to not be level and the whole printer can rock back and forth. I don't know how to fix this or if there is a fix. If anyone has any idea i love to hear.

[@gettheknack2030]

While on a flat and level surface, loosen 2 screws on each side of the base. That should take the twist out of the bottom frame and set it straight on all four corners, then tighten the screws back up. There's a pic posted on the fb group's page for reference.

[@gettheknack2030]

What also helped me while assembling, was to loosen the bottom screws that hold the vertical z axis tracks, have the extruder bar with rollers off, and the top stablizing bar on but slightly loose. Then re-tighten the bottom screws for z tracks while keeping them squared with the top bar. Take the top bar off, put the extruder on and top bar back on. The rollers should then be perfectly centered in the track.

[@brycejames9475]

Awesome video! Can you do a short printing tips video like this for the Phenom L? I have one on the way and I'm seeing a hell of a lot of trouble posts on the phenom facebook page. Love your channel uncle! Thanks!

[@themountain59]

How do you get this printer ?? It is constantly NOT available :/

[@DomingoHernandezH]

5 tips for the printer that only 8 persons have besides the reviewers :D

[@1963c10]

I must be one of those 8 lol. Picked one up a few weeks ago off Amazon. There were only about 9 left and they were sold out the next day.

[@g14d0s7]

Well I am one of those 8... German prices were only 150€, a really nice deal

[@AndrewAHayes]

They might as well advertise them for 1 Cent as they are as rare as rocking horse turds. they don't even have them on their website, I have heard of people getting them at $220 and $39.99 shipping but I would not pay that price

[@marksutube12]

Was the Elegoo Neptune 2 a bait and switch since it cannot be found?

[@g14d0s7]

Not at all! Got mine of Amazon Germany (the initial release sold out quickly, I got lucky on the second batch) for 150€, and I am very happy! Print quality is good, though there's still some tweaking to do, and I'm currently building an enclosure with Octoprint. Only downside is the lack of customers means printer enhancements like for the Ender 3 are scarce.

[@rambogizmo]

Have you had any luck printing with PETG on the Neptune 2?

[@UncleJessy]

Haven’t tried yet but for sure can try that out this week!

[@rambogizmo]

@@UncleJessy I tried messaging you on FB about it a few weeks back, I’ve been struggling a lot with PETG and my Neptune 2

[@EmesiS]

I think you're just messing with us. I've been checking Amazon constantly and it still says, Currently Unavailable. Does the Neptune 2 have any advantage over the Ender 3 besides price? I was going to get an Ender 3 then I saw your video a while back on the Neptune 2 so I thought I would wait. I didn't know the wait was going to be this long....lol.

[@aaronbono4688]

I've been using an Elegoo Mars pro for my minis and I've been considering getting an FDM printer for large pieces that just can't be printed on my resin printer. This seems like it's still fairly small and may not print some of the larger models I've been wanting to print. Is there a place that compares print volumes and prices on FDM printers that you would recommend?

[@johnhodorovych8003]

just got my Neptune 2 thanks to Prime Day and I'm a 3D printing Noob. I'm having some print issues. I ran a temp tower and found that my extruder temp should be around 180-190 but I'm still having print issues. the PLA manufacturer says optimum temp is 200-220 but despite lowering the temp, bridging is still an issue. I initially had the bed temp at 70 but the prints were sticking a little too well, so I've lowered the bed to 60-62 and that is making getting the prints off easier. any helpful advice?

[@johnhodorovych8003]

@Blokka Nokka thank you. appreciate the advice.

[@total_anomaly]

Jessy I could really use your advice/personal opinion! I watch all your videos and im finally ready to buy my first 3D printer but theres too many to choose from. I want the newest tech and I want to be able to print helmets and good detail, i dont mind sanding stuff. I think I want a non-resin so I can print larger stuff with detail. Please advise what you would recommend for one of your followers like me! Whats the one people want right now in 2021?

[@lezoofe1857]

That one :p

[@e701914]

Isn't the hair spray flammable?

[@RGD-Games]

ive recently bought a Neptune 2S, and finding my temperatures are wildly incorrect!!! I usually print with Jayo PLA+ at 220c on all my printers.. But when setting up and printing with my Neptune 2S, I found that 220c was making it clog and extruder motor click... I borrowed a very expensive, scientific K type thermal probe.. Which is ridiculously accurate, and put it on my Neptune 2S hot end when preheated to 220c.... It was at 187c.... When i print with my neptune 2S, i need to have the display temperature set to 240-245, in order for my nozzle to actually be 220c..... I have tried PID tuning.. This did absolutely nothing... Its no big deal, setting temperature higher on the printer.. But its becoming annoying, Not knowing what its actual temperature is, When im trying to dial in another filament.. And want to get to the bottom of why its so crazy incorrect.... Any ideas?!?! Thanks

[@nikbrunt]

Had mine for over a month now, great machine for the price but the motherboard cooling fan is so loud! I dont understand why you put silent motherboard drivers in a machine but dont install decent quiet fans as well as a manufacturer. Its really the only mod I'm considering for this machine as it is good straight out the box and easily competes with my Ender3's

[@dmthandmade5674]

Tip one. Draw a circle of salt on the floor and light a candle to four winds placed in the correct position relative to a compass. Place the sacrificial unicorn horn, rocking horse poo and Hen's teeth you have already gathered upon the altar. Then prostrate thyself before the heavens and entreat the powers to summon forth the Elegoo Neptune... ...because that's the only way you're getting one.

[@darren990]

Yeah the ghost printer

[@UncleJessy]

👻

[@Alwyys]

Wow Hi there! :)

[@nhband1t]

bruh where is the loki crown file?

[@Exen102]

hello

[@OnyxLee]

It's no longer 160 dollars, but 200 dollars, a year after the release. What the heck?

[@AldridgeFarmstead]

This printer doesn't exist no where is it for sale or in stock

[@sphere6]

Is no one going to comment on the TIE Inteceptor? The wings are on the wrong sides, they should slope toward the cockpit. What kind of internet fan site is this? Maybe they were put on ironically. Ha! 😉

[@Chriss_Workshop]

tip 1. find the printer

[@davidcarter9322]

Ugggg! Not available..again!!! Grrr

[@JustLocal]

You watched it, will never happen..

[@UncleJessy]

🤷‍♂️

[@rusticagenerica]

Why print those jars and masks? Isn't that a waste of precious filament, time and energy?

[@lezoofe1857]

He sell them on etsy if there is a buyer for these things then he make his money back he must make some small profit back to buy more filament

[@JohnClark-tt2bl]

Oh god so NOT go spraying hair spray that close to the printer. That stuff gets everywhere, and will eventually coat everything nearby.

[@UncleJessy]

😬 all the time 😬 🤘

[@manuelcruz2256]

bought this printer because I saw your videos and all I can say is this printer is very bad. Clogs a lot, adhering is not good. I will return it back and buy something better

[@schmerzdj5719]

Elegoo is soooooooo bad at keeping up with stock...... They are just as bad with resin and msla printer supply..... They really need to look into their manufacturing or shipping (whatever is slowing supply) I guarentee they would have sold 5 times the stuff they have already sold if they were more efficient

[@UncleJessy]

99% sure they are trying everything they can to get out as many as they can and keep up with the quality. The pandemic certainly didn’t help with things when it comes to parts/shipping/leadtimes etc

[@schmerzdj5719]

@@UncleJessy true, I'll give them some grace cause of the pandemic, but other companies aren't having these issues... They make a good product, that's clear by how well they sell and I use their abs like resin. And they run a great price... Just wanna see them push out more stock and increase their production

[@Frank004]

sold out again lol

[@UncleJessy]

Haha Joel, myself and Makes & Breaks all posted a video today on it. Certainly not helping