Large Budget 3d Printer - Longer LK5 Pro - Pros, Cons and Tips

[@DoItYourselfDad]

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[@unclegamer3092]

Thank you, thank you, thank you, I was lost on why I couldn't get the printer to get a good first layer cause it was higher on the start. Z off to the -1 was perfect.

[@tedh7543]

I have had my LK5 Pro for about a year. Soon after getting it I printed and installed the same fan setup you have and my prints have turned out great. I have used PLA, PLA+, Performance PLA, PETG with great success and plan to print some toys for me and my kids with a roll of TPU I purchased soon. Over the year I have changed out nozzles, Bowden tubes and Bowden tube fittings but that is about it. Very recently my hot end assembly completely clogged up after about 850 hours of printing. Longer sent me a complete new unit with cables attached. I installed it and did a test print. Unfortunately I quickly realized my cooling fan failed so I ordered a six pack of new fans. I cannot wait to get it back up and running because I have some large prints ready that my smaller Ender 2 Pro cannot print due to it's limited bed size. I really like this printer and hope it lasts for several more years without any catastrophic failures.

[@DoItYourselfDad]

I’ve been printing mainly abs in an enclosure, just went over 1000 hours. I’ve replaced tubes and nozzles but that’s it so far. I did completely gum up the hit end, but managed to get it clear soaking it in acetone overnight. These are nice budget printers.

[@scotts1356]

I just ordered my LK5 and am waiting for it to arrive. I know NOTHING about 3d printing! So thank you for these tips as I need all the help I can get!

[@VerseOsmoBeats]

How’s it going with your 3d printing journey?

[@scotts1356]

@@VerseOsmoBeats I like the printer. I had issues with the nozzle clogging a couple of times. But other than that, I'm happy.

[@navigationmanship]

Really liked your tips about abs! Great video.

[@hoosierhistory1953]

I bought the LK5 Pro about 4 months ago...LOVE it. I am attempting to clean my hot end for the first time, so doing research and found your channel. I have not attempted to print with ABS as yet, so your info is very helpful. Great channel!

[@DoItYourselfDad]

This thing is good with abs as long as you keep it in an enclosure. I’m still using the plastic tent in the video and using Abs slurry on the bed.

[@onjiocom]

Came here for the printer review, but...God, I love the Celica Supra!

[@DoItYourselfDad]

Thanks! I love that car too!

[@alrovera9006]

Just ordered my LK5. My first one. Plan to do some magic with it. Good Vid.

[@DoItYourselfDad]

Awesome! Have fun!

[@joesalvator5878]

I love my lk5 pro. I put a knew all-metal v6 hot end on it. I got a second y axis motor, and new fans coming in. I love the upgradability of these things too! It's basically a creality c-10 which is more expensive (even after upgrades.) It's a great printer for the price.

[@joesalvator5878]

P.S. I use acetone too in a different way. I keep a thin layer of upholstery spray adhesive on my bed, and use a little acetone on a rag to reactivate it in-between prints. Works like a charm.

[@yesael10]

Hi! I have one lk5 pro myself and I would love if you can give me some tips on the set up for better prints and easy supports to removed, I’m new at this and I would appreciate it if you can help me 😊

[@troycarrigan4893]

Good Morning Joe, which V6 hot end did you use on your LK5 Pro? Was it easy to upgrade?

[@joesalvator5878]

@@troycarrigan4893 Hi Troy! I was mistaken. I was still learning my terminology when I made this post. Not a V6. It was a all metal swiss clone from gulf coast robotics (American made.) Still a nicer hot end than the factory hot end inmo.

[@bryceg5709]

You can very easily remote mount the LCD. In terms of other electronics heat rises so the best Ive found is to use some glue stick and glue aluminum foil to some thin foam insulation and build a pan under the printer tray. Aluminum for radiant reflection and then build a sub tray for the printer with air flow to the electronics out of peg board. Like your top enclosure might steal that even as just a dust cover

[@marcelwoingue-dagrou2556]

Nice video, thanks for sharing !

[@craignicholas542]

I like that R2. Where would I find that print?

[@DoItYourselfDad]

You can download it on thingiverse, search “Wyze R2D2”

[@thebhn]

You should add a link to the Wyze camera in your description. ;) I'm doing my Black Friday shopping through your referral, to thank you for this video!

[@StarLabs3D]

Good information

[@basedgod5223]

Just got one of these for christmas, unfortunetly one of the bars is ever so slightly bent. So im have to send it back

[@newart88]

Thanks for the great video. I love it

[@redherring5532]

I got one of these printers a few days ago, I haven't printed with it yet but it's a stout machine. Honestly I wouldn't go very high temp for long with that stock PTFE tube, it is NOT a Capricorn tube, I have tubes like that from years ago and they're the cheap ones, Capricorn have a darker blue. Those stock tubes may let off some additional fumes even with petg. But hell it looks like you're getting good results 👍

[@localgamerz..]

I've had no luck printing ABS with mine. Probably the filament or I need an enclosure

[@DoItYourselfDad]

Are you having print issues, bed adhesion issues, or both?

[@DBXLabs]

Great video

[@EddieVilla]

Awesome!!!

[@egg928]

I have one it’s kinda crap always messes up when I adjust it the right way

[@DoItYourselfDad]

I had issues until I adjusted the wheels correctly, I haven't had any real issues since. Have you adjusted the play in the guide wheels?

[@Gorilla_Jones]

The new Longer LK5s come with the dual cooling fan as stock. I have this printer and it's an absolute champ. Picking up a few more for this price. I've only printed in PLA+ and am switching to ABS. What is the absolute fastest I can print ABS? What is the secret to printing ABS? Thanks!

[@DoItYourselfDad]

The trick to printing ABS on this thing is bed adhesion and air temperature. I use the glass side of the build plate with an ABS/Acetone slurry on it. Build plate at 100, nozzle at 250. Part cooling fan off. Print speed at 50mms. Get a enclosure for the printer (I have the one Im using linked). Once the print has started don't open up the enclosure at all.

[@Gorilla_Jones]

@@DoItYourselfDadawesome, I ordered 5 of the tents you’re using and 3D GlooP for ABS for the bed. Thanks for these great tips. I wanted to update all of them to the dual Z-axis. Ordering the kits from longer. Longer doesn’t have the cables oddly, where can I get the cables for the Zaxis motor? Lastly I have a distinct thump on the bed travel, you think the wheels are over tightened? Again, your video is so chock full of information.

[@JerseyStyle7]

Might get this one 👍🏽

[@MekazaBitrusty]

Thanks for the review. I do wish you would say printer instead of prinner. 😉

[@SpwnDragn]

i just ordered my lk5 pro last night, im so excited to begin this journey, the room my printer will be in has a ceiling fan, and an AC vent overhead. should i order some kind of enclosure for it, or will it be ok with possible drafts? i live in GA so right now AC is a must XD. Thanks for the video !

[@DoItYourselfDad]

If your printing with ABS definitely, PLA is a bit more forgiving but it would definitely help.

[@DoItYourselfDad]

Also, if your printing with ABS you should do it on an area like a garage that’s not inside your home. It should be well ventilated.

[@SpwnDragn]

@@DoItYourselfDad Roger that, I’ll be starting off with just pla til I feel comfortable to move on to something different. Thank you for the reply!

[@ATMcrespo]

I really wanna go big! How long with your cura settings did that R2 take to print, if I may ask?

[@DoItYourselfDad]

I don't recall exactly, but it was definitely more than 24 hours.

[@MrApostleLee]

How would you add another screw to the other side of the Z axis?

[@paulcole1171]

I bought the Longer LK5 Pro and I'm using the PLA filament but I'm having trouble of the first layer breaking away from my project is seems to stick hard do you have any ideas to why it is doing this please

[@DoItYourselfDad]

I would start by cleaning the print bed and reveling it. Check your z axes height and make sure the first layer is laying flat and wide.

[@alphaboltz]

thiniverse links? im not seeing them

[@DoItYourselfDad]

Here it is: www.thingiverse.com/thing:3784838

[@alphaboltz]

@@DoItYourselfDad sorry for the fan duct

[@anthonyharris1939]

Hi I have a Longer LK5 Pro I cannot do the set up as there is no movement on the Y axis . Have you any thoughts to help me .

[@DoItYourselfDad]

I havnt had that issue, the only think I could think of is a loose connection, either that or a faulty controller board or stepper motor.

[@DavidWynn-h7k]

Bought the Longer LK5 Pro 3d printer and it didn't work right out of the box. The Z axis would only go up but not down, wouldn't home and was doing strange things. So, I contacted Longer support to find out that my printer had a bad motherboard. Then they told me they would ship me a new motherboard and to fix it myself. I guess they got the name LONGER for it want work long but takes longer to get it fixed. I wouldn't trust anything with the brand name Longer on it. I have three other 3d printers from three different manufactures and have had no issues. Again, I wouldn't trust anything with the brand name Longer on it.

[@Nicholas_H]

Thanks for the review. How does this compare to the Ender 3 Max? Would you recommend one over the other? I'm looking to buy a bigger printer and the LK5 Pro and Ender 3 Max are very similar in specs and price.

[@redherring5532]

I think the ender 3 max has two z motors, this one only has one. But the gantry parts are a really good steel they seem like so it might be ok

[@CarterWiebers]

My longer LK 5 pro keeps heating up whenever I start the print, and then, right before it does the test line, it stops and goes back to the homepage. Can anyone help me?

[@DoItYourselfDad]

Is it displaying any sort of error code?

[@CarterWiebers]

@@DoItYourselfDad no, but I contacted customer support. They responded and I think I’m gonna be able to fix it.

[@secondleasegamer8312]

No auto bed leveling =(

[@DoItYourselfDad]

You can add bltouch, though I havnt bothered. I havnt had to screw with bed leveling since the last time I moved the printer months ago.

[@secondleasegamer8312]

@@DoItYourselfDad Ive got an Ender 3. The hotend is bad though, due to a globbing accident that happened, encasing the whole thing in a giant ball of PLA while I slept. Fixing it seems to be a right pain in the neck. So im looking into current offerings around $300... I like the LK5 Pro's larger build plate, but the LK4 S has more features it seems, including a BLtouch. Know of anything w/ BLTouch, and a large bed size?

[@stclairjones815]

Is that a 1976 electric car

[@WhoIsJohnblack]

Why do you need to seal the machine using abs? Just learning this whole subject matter...

[@DoItYourselfDad]

ABS needs a higher air temperature while printing, it’s also very finicky about any slight changes in air temperature and warping while printing. Covering it gets the air temp up to around 110f and prevents any breezes from windows or opening doors from causing warping while printing.

[@WhoIsJohnblack]

@@DoItYourselfDad Nice, thank you! I was looking for an enclosure as I am about to buy a longer myself, and cant seem to find one, any luck on your end?