INFIMECH TX: A Cheap and Good Alternative to BambuLab X1C or P1S for $329

[@woodcat7180]

With so many core xy machines available, this black Friday sales will be interesting.

[@DrSoapp]

I admire the way you two conduct your reviews. Refreshingly professional!

[@DoRC]

I'd like to suggest beginning to add a section discussing the included profiles. These days the software is just as important as the hardware and anybody new getting into 3D printing really shouldn't have to learn how to create profiles anymore. Prusa and BL have proven that. Any company that isn't including tightly integrated profiles for at least common material types is falling behind and it's definitely something that's worth discussing.

[@tjlqk3]

This is an extremely good idea. For a beginner, a bad or generic profile will ruin the experience. That's where Prusa really did well with their mk2-3 printers.

[@DoRC]

@@tjlqk3 Yeah as far as I'm concerned a video that doesn't include a detailed review of the software and profiles included is only half a review and does not give enough information for people to make it informed decision. It also gives these companies a pass to continue not creating a complete product.

[@Knutahh]

@@DoRC Idk, I feel like you need to be able to tinker if the machine is running stock klipper. I don't think every 3d printer needs to be a bambulab appliance that is tied to an ecosystem like that. Fiddling a little bit with printing profiles is the very minimum of effort imo.

[@DoRC]

@@Knutahh having profiles that work out of the box doesn't mean you can't fiddle with profiles. You can just ignore them and make your own if that's what you really want to do. The thing is that these days you just don't have to anymore. Modern BL and prusa printers just work. I've been in the hobby for over 6 years now and since I got my P1P the only things I've had to change in any profile have been flow rate pressure advance and temperature and the only failures I've had in about a thousand hours of printing on it have been things that were specifically my fault such as choosing the wrong filament or something like that. Now I'm not saying that every printer must have good profiles included but I think not including a discussion about the software and profiles is ignoring half the review

[@felixyasnopolski8571]

It really depends on the printer. E.g. I have 2 printers, one is BLV MGN Cube which was bought for 300 eur (I think it's a really good price for a decent CoreXY printer), yes I put some money to upgrades (basically I retrofitted Voron Trident's A/B drives, X gantry and Stealthburner), but from the beginning I used Voron's profiles and it printed good). Second printer was some el cheapo Anet A8 clone(!), and I used the Prusa i3 profile with some tweaks for the speed. And second thing is: no matter whether you just making your first steps in 3D printing or you're already a pro -- you'll make your own profiles for the filament. The only option to avoid it - to buy proprietary filament for the proprietary printer. And any Slic3r-derived slicer nowadays gives multiple options for the filament calibration, so it takes less than hour to dial the profile for the exact spool of the filament. Even my uncle who use that Anet A8 clone could do it, why other's cant?

[@stephan.scharf]

Todaaaay is back! But her brother did a great job ;-)

[@tjCooper88]

But she's toned it back. We need todaaaaay not todaay

[@jimhinkle7245]

I have the Infimech TX and I love it!!! It's as close as you can get to print and walk away. I have had a few issues with filament getting stuck in the extruder. I think it was my fault by not adjusting the drive wheel spring loaded screw. I highly recommend it!!!

[@MrSmith-oe4ui]

With the 220x220 build size, I would have compared this machine to the Creality K1 and not the x1c or p1s. For the price difference after the upgraded cooling, I believe the K1 would be the better buy but unfortunately, it was not compared. Also, it would be great to add more information on the nozzle types during the reviews as they can be a pain to find replacements for some machines. Great job as always! You're parents must be very proud of how talented you and your brother are with these videos.

[@bruddaozzo]

Or the Qidi Q1 Pro. If you include the camera addon this is the same price as the Q1 Pro. HAving now just watched the entire review, it's not even close. Q1 Pro blows this machine away

[@rarbiart]

I came for the printers, i stayed for the music. No, honestly, i really like the selection of background music here. it's so much more relaxing as the obtrusive beats of many other channels. it nearly gives me the LGR vibe!

[@alexanderscholz8855]

Welcome back Home! Good Video as always, high level everytime!

[@ДелайВсёСам]

Hi. Great review as always. Thank you! I have been using this 3D printer for over 3 months now. I am very happy. It is the fastest machine out of all my 5 3D printers. It would be nice to solve the firmware update problem though. I would still reduce the preparation time before printing, for example, by half. I think it is possible.

[@bobewing8339]

I wish it had a larger build volume, I'm already limited with the 3 various Enders I have now. It's nice to see you back! Your brother did a fantastic job with the previous video but I was a bit shocked to see his face instead of yours. 😆

[@KCSH030303]

I was waiting for this review to help make up my mind on which printer to get, and your video pops up a day after I placed my order! Nevertheless, I enjoy watching it! Thanks

[@user-hd6pb6no4d]

I really enjoy your videos. You're a very smart young lady. I have been researching, as best I can with my limited knowledge, which printer will work best for my needs and budget. So far I haven't found anything that checks every single box but keep making informative great videos 😊 Thanks

[@RocktCityTim]

Great delve into this one (as usual!). It really is a compelling machine at that price, but I would love to see a big brother - same features, but with a 300 x 300 x 350mm build volume. The missing 80mm o the X and Y would really affect my printing because some of my prototypes must be single piece solutions that can't be split for a smaller bed.

[@GaryMcKinnonUFO]

Looks promising! And an excellent presentation, logical and calm, not over-excited like so many others.Liked and subbed :)

[@geekdomo]

Nice thorough vid. Biggest hangup for me is the gloss black plastic parts. I may get one to augment my X1 Carbons

[@Skott62]

More competition is good for the consumer. A shame it doesn't have a larger build volume.

[@DennisMurphey]

Oh little One, you are so good at helping us old folks see what is out there and attractive. This machine does feel a good deal. I have a heavily modified CR 10S Pro V1 it is really good BUT, I need a production machine for small and medium sized parts. This is quite affordable. But the Company is completely unknown, will they be around and will there be updates??? Many of your cons could be fixed with minor cost impact, bigger memory etc. Your way of communicating is so good. You really have a gift. I trust school is going well and you have a plan ahead. All the best to you and team, Thank You for a great review, Dennis

[@automatemefirst]

One of the few channels I can trust. Always thorough. Great work!

[@trugbilddrachen]

Nice review. Thai company is a sister company Flying Bear who has a similar model for outside the US. Another item to watch out for is the steep shipping which brings this inline with some other printers. Great review.

[@MTAFidycentMTA]

Checking their website shipping seems to be free to both the US and EU?

[@trugbilddrachen]

@@MTAFidycentMTA just saw that. Back when 3D print sos did the unboxing it was free and then a little while later is was 99 to ship. So just have to watch their site.

[@tjlqk3]

Shipping free right now

[@AuroraTech]

Before, they charged shipping separately ($299 + shipping), but now $329 includes shipping.

[@widget5963]

Personally I would like to see a -0.1mm fitment test piece, for which if a print still "passes" it's marked down for significantly underextruding. Otherwise, great review as always.

[@aeonjoey3d]

I’m always surprised any company wants to make a 200 or 220mm volume anymore unless it’s in a line of other models bigger and smaller or at least bigger. Not when the A1 and P1P exist as competitors.

[@ThisisDD]

It's less expensive than either and is enclosed 🤷🏼‍♀️

[@Spacebarf]

This is the point. I own an A1 but I want an enclosed printer. This kind of checks every box, its open source and parent company has been around for ages

[@maciucovidiu7815]

Definitely a printer worth having, thank you for the review. Brilliant as always! I would've loved to see comparisons with speeds and print quality of the FlashForge 5M Pro as they seem pretty close in what they are aiming to offer.

[@iansabrewolfe]

I think I will probably save up an extra few months and spring for the P1S over this, but I have to admit, this is a definitely a tempting alternative given the pricing and the lack of problem it has with high temp materials.

[@Scriven42]

OH, new song for the RoboAlpaca Army! It seems so innocuous, but we know there are thousands. The growing army!

[@Scriven42]

Oh, a couple of new songs, very nice!

[@Davidlahall]

Great Job.. Great option also... I think your channel really makes these manufacturers work harder at their products. I think you may need to add a few new print challenges incase they tweak their printers to pass your test. Maybe also you can add one simple destruction test to see if the print adhesion is better or worse. And now that you have such a huge list of printers you can TELL the manufacturers to update their firmware and pay you a fee to retest their printers so people can know if there are improvements or if they need to switch printers. You can now be Aurora Standards Association (ASA) Where quality standards are set.

[@anthonylong5870]

Ive been waiting for you to review this one. Infimech makes VERY good printers and are actually "Flying Bear" company from EU. At $379 with all the filtering and camera the TX is a Bambu killer. Its $220 less than a P1S and is actually made with higher quality parts. Are you going to review the new Flying Bear Reborn 3 that just came out?? Its a 300x300x320 Core XY for $499

[@NunoPereira]

Great review and great surprise this printer. Definitely the 3d printer market change a lot last two years.

[@taomenshuifilmstudio34]

Aurora , , Yet another Great Review!!!, This Core XY Printer seems to also be in direct competition with the Creality K1C as well.........

[@QuietMikeW]

Yay she’s back!

[@davidconaway2830]

Another informative video. Love the new background music as well;-)

[@awesomearizona-dino]

Hi Aurora, thanks for this review.

[@user-hi8cf7rz9u]

9:34 like the new music

[@RetroDaddyPH]

Independently controlled steppers for the Z axis (3 in total) is very impressive considering the price.

[@bowieinc]

Excellent review as always.

[@alexxustube]

Thumbs up for printing more useful things 👍👏

[@ZsClawed]

Aww hell yeah Aurora upload 😎

[@lazer0monkey544]

Aurora is back! :)

[@tomasc7728]

Looks a lot like the K1C as well, same 220x220 size, coreXY, similar specs, and even looks quite similar in appearance

[@vahpr]

The new music reminds me of The Godfather :) I do love that jazz piano trio though, they kill it. Oh, and good review, thank you!

[@davidsolomon9087]

i like that other companies are getting into the Core XY game. the downside to them is that they're a little on the small side. ok, i concede the point that they're targeting first time buyers with them. for those of us that are looking to upgrade but stay on a budget, having an option to buy a Core XY machine with a larger build plate is probably in our first 3 reasons to upgrade.

[@Omri.Collects]

Have you used Vision Miners’s Nano Polymer Adhesive? I quit using any other adhesive for my build plate after I got it. It def has great adhesion and worth a try. As always, this is a great review ☺️

[@teddupee742]

they need to fix that purge booger. I can see it building up under the tray, heated bed.

[@thorntontarr2894]

What a good name for a cat:Purge Booger.

[@GavinV3]

love the vid! would love to see printer kit reviews from you guys. ratrig voron etc

[@Nebula2009UK]

Just a heads up that this machine does indeed have a setup wizard at least on the latest firmware. When I first turned mine on it did WiFi setup then pid calibration, resonance calibration and bed leveling as well as filament loading. This machine is a great machine and has a very high print quality when you get it dialled in.

[@Spacebarf]

Maybe the newest models ship with a newer firmware

[@mytubeview]

Welcome back

[@Jbobonline]

Aurora the wise (er) has returned 🎉❤🎉

[@lamphamnguyentue3456]

Love your videos❤. Just want to ask. What do you recommend K1C or Infimech TX

[@cthulpiss]

wow, just wow!

[@iserlohner_tastings7169]

Have ordered my own yesterday 😅

[@RB-yq7qv]

Great review

[@TangoAndToys]

The change to tango-style background music really threw me. XD

[@Trust_me_I_am_an_Engineer]

Interesting and good review, as always . The build plate is also only 71% of a X1C or P1P build plate, but nice price. BTW Aurora cutting the gear teeth at an angle aka making helical gears, does NOT increase the torque. But hey, most of your viewers won't know this , so let's not tell them about it.😁

[@子墨-p3q]

Thanks you

[@Shaggywasntme27]

Have you checked out the Adventurer 5m? Its around same price and the print head and operations are just like a Bambu. Anyways, great video!

[@mattspawn1975]

I was surprised to see a rear filament mount. I have never seen a positive response to mounting the filament on the back. Why would any company chose this location with this in mind? Other than that, it's nice to see a new kid on the block. More competition means the consumer wins.

[@C.E.S.A.R]

Great Work. 👍

[@mscs2911]

Seeing the regularity of the pattern on the 1st layer print is interesting! Is it possible to use the image of this layer to make adjustments to other parameters, rendering a smoother print? For example, if that 1st layer sheet has a wavy pattern like a washboard road, is it repeatable across prints? If so, couldn't it be corrected for using a few "alignment" prints to find the average of the ripples?

[@KarasCyborg]

I couldn't watch any other review channels after I stumbled on this one. The next bloke that gets up there claiming a review is coming and starts talking, I'm like GTFO. Then I come back here :)

[@thorntontarr2894]

As expected from Aurora herself, a great video sporting new music. Except for the software issues, I felt that you were being over critical given the price of this machine w/r Bambu Labs or others. As an introductory machine, time will upgrade the firmware and z offset issues and a new user will be rewarded with a good starter machine. For sure, Infimech is to be congratulated, IMHO.

[@Spacebarf]

I don't think any company should get a pass just because their printer is cheaper. Features should be compared And to me the price is one of the features

[@freedomofmotion]

Why are default TPU profiles still set to old school printer speeds? I print TPU at 15mm³s on my kobra 2 max. It works fine. The biggest issue i have is the stopping the TPU soaking up water during the print and stringing 😂

[@CorvusCorps]

Thank you!

[@cheekyoscar1353]

would rather have a bambu labs one any day of the week. still love watching your videos. ❤❤

[@NerdSnipingBatman]

I wonder if they plan on making it compatible with an ams unit

[@aeonjoey3d]

4:01 let’s go to the beach beach…

[@GertGybels]

Good review, appreciated and keep up the good work!

[@Spacebarf]

Is there a fix for the z offset issue? I ordered one, thanks a lot Aurora!!

[@AuroraTech]

You'll need to wait for the next firmware update. Generally, that should be easy to fix; they just need to do auto Z-offset at a higher temperature instead of 130C/40C.

[@technicallyreal]

Do you do flow ratio and pressure advance calibrations before evaluating things like tolerance test prints?

[@AuroraTech]

No, I just did input shaper and auto leveling, and then started all test prints.

[@technicallyreal]

@@AuroraTech I feel it's extremely important to do flow ratio and pressure advance calibrations with the filament used in reviews, especially when judging tolerances. Tolerances and surface details vary from filament to filament if not using the material and profile provided by the printer manufacturer (and even sometimes when using those). It isn't a fair comparison between printers if this isn't done on each one.

[@Spacebarf]

Well, if she doesn't do the calibration on any of them, it's pretty fair comparison. Also, If every printer was perfectly calibrated, every printer would perfectly pass this test. Aurora's method is better because it simulates what 99% of people are going to do when they take a printer out of the box. Run through the wizard and start printing.

[@technicallyreal]

​@@SpacebarfI agree and disagree. If she use the filament that came with the printer then maybe I would agree more but she doesn't. And without her doing the calibration, I can't tell if my purchase is going to be what I hope it is until I get it myself, which defeats the purpose of the review for me.

[@AdornamentMaker.]

I would purchase this except the build volume is too small. Cannot even print license plate frames.

[@bradleyhovan9390]

what will we possibly do without license plate frames.

[@glp.1337]

Right, and it can't even print a car bumper... /s

[@AdornamentMaker.]

@@bradleyhovan9390 exactly

[@littlehills739]

@@bradleyhovan9390 leave your 15min city's

[@aidargabdullin5056]

Is it Flying bear S1?

[@curtflirt2]

This isn't a Bambu replacement or match but it's at a competitive price point at least

[@landroveraddict2457]

Really enjoyed the video, hard to believe I paid about the same for my Ender 5 Pro just a few years ago. Re. The quality comparison. Would it not be fairer to choose a print profile that matches the time of the Prusa? Would a smaller layer hight or slower acceleration improve the quality? If the infimech can produce great dimensional accuracy, seems to me it should; given the chance also produce great print quality.👍👍

[@robbstark7473]

It looks kinda of cheap to me but.. That's something I actually like for some reason

[@valpercinabanalan8576]

ampanget! Should be 200$ price range for that print quality

[@meikgeik]

I much prefer loading firmware from SD card. I do not like having to connect my printer to the internet, so I'm glad to see that option. I like to have all my 3D printers on a separate network that is not able to access the internet, so Bambu printers are a hard no for me.

[@qqq1701]

Weird that it tests very well but their speed benchy did poorly. They might want to fix their settings.

[@choco107]

Infimech vs the qidi q1 pro?? Which do you think is better

[@johnnysun6495]

I think we are seeing a lot of lower priced printers like this. Creality K1, Qidi Q1, Flashforge Adventurer,

[@muuhamj]

and the Qidi Q1 is the best of them

[@juliusvalentinas]

Qidi q1 pro is not the best its plastic bomba in german review

[@CharlsonCKim]

they must have a herd of those robo-alpacas

[@Iskelderon]

Sadly, there doesn't seem to be a Max to print a cosplay helmet in one go.

[@johnnysun6495]

I feel like that tolerance test just tests how much the printer underextrudes.

[@TheRealClutch1010]

I was wondering this as well. I wonder how you test for underextrusion as well as poor tolerances. I think Maker's Muse did this with a ring that shouldn't come off the print but would only come loose with some tolerance level.

[@johnnysun6495]

@@TheRealClutch1010 I was thinking a go/no-go test like in machining where a piece is supposed to fit in one and not fit in another

[@widget5963]

A lot of the resin printer test prints will have a set of cones that are expected to print properly and a set of cones that are expected to barely not print properly. Based on how many extra or how few printed, you can come up with a good next guess for a second pass at calibrating your resin. Something equivalent would be nice here, although just running the regular Orca extrusion rate calibration prints before doing the fitment test would be nice.

[@f1hotrod527]

The extruder looks like my flying bear.

[@patrickmckowen2999]

👍

[@ZsClawed]

IDK, the print quality looked a lot worse on this device in comparison to other reviews, maybe it was the filament? Think I'd rather get a cheaper bed slinger + a $60 enclosure than one of these.

[@IamMrDisaster]

But can you get replacement parts...like extruder gears?

[@mugichi8597]

looks like flyingbear s1

[@kibol8198]

hej @Aurora in my opinion best glue for prints is dimafix glue but in spray. What do You think ? do you have any alternative in spray for it?

[@AuroraTech]

I use Elmer's Craft Bond Extra Strength ($3.25 for 25g from Walmart); it's cheap and effective for any filament, just as good as any so-called 'special formula' that costs $25+.

[@riba2233]

Another great review, thanks! Btw if I may ask why are you using grid infill, it is a bit outdated imho

[@NickSilverYT]

I would imagine to keep the test prints across all the different models she has reviewed the same. If she changed the pattern, it could affect print times (by how much is debatable). This way they are all measured against each other the same.

[@riba2233]

@@NickSilverYT true!

[@iq0099]

In addition to what you said : The INFIMECH logo on the front glass door should be printed sideways or at the bottom so that its not affecting the ABS or any enclosed timelapse. the bed should be 256x256x250 added to my list of printers to buy..

[@edin9898]

I know its not related to this video but id like to ask if the Ender V3 KE video is going to come out soon, im debating if i should get the KE or the A1 mini. The price on them is the same, the build volume is bigger on KE so im leaning towards it, wondering if the KE can have comparable quality as A1 mini with some tuning?

[@AuroraTech]

The A1 Mini or the A1 are better.

[@ThePhilbox]

Is it fully open source? i.e. can I install mainsail, reinstall klipper, etc? Is the toolhead canbus? Thank you.

[@paulgaffey7244]

👋👋Can you review the Tronxy Veho 1000 x (preferably)1600 Ive message them and told them they should send a free one to you, for an honest review. Hopefully they will listen 👍👍

[@unlock-er]

@9:16 - I started dancing...new song?

[@federicomedinauy]

Definitely new song. This and another one later one have a tango vibe to them.

[@AntonioGiungato]

Can this printer make it to your FDM recommendation list?

[@AuroraTech]

Not now, we'll consider that after they fix the Z-offset issue.

[@protonus]

Are you going review the FLSUN S1? Been hoping to see a video on it soon.

[@wdethoma]

I have one, excellent printer. ABS flawless. Will not use PLA anymore

[@Erw-In]

I miss the way you said 'Today' until a couple of videos ago.

[@marokg]

Theres a printer Flying bear s1 from ali thats reaaaaaaaaaaally similar to that printer

[@dailyprofitcenter]

Spool holder at the back....grrrrrr.

[@troywalker8078]

How can you afford PC filament?!?!?!

[@elleryfg7853]

Hi. What type of nozzle does it use?