Flashforge Adventurer 3 HONEST Review - This one SURPRISED me!

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[@Crosslink3D]

See if this printer is still worth it in 2023: kzbin.info/www/bejne/q2XNc52Ji7N1esU

[@blue_ech0]

Just a little note: Flashprint can actually use linear support structures as well, not just treelike. You simply have to change the support settings.

[@Nightmare-ni1es]

You are the best! I am a Russian student doing 3D printing, I needed to change the firmware on my Anet E16, none of the Russian bloggers could explain how to do it properly, I went to English-language KZbin, reviewed many more popular channels than yours, but until I found you, I could not install the firmware, thank you very much.

[@Crosslink3D]

Great to hear that. I would be happy if you could share this in your circle or maybe in your country. Thanks! I am always looking for people willing to transcribe my video title and description

[@carpupstream]

Really informative and thorough info especially with the Word Up about ABS material! Cheers!

[@xiane1604]

Great review for a newcomer to 3d printing, very helpful!

[@andrewtitcombe8378]

Nice to see the improvements in the software from 3 years ago. and they are still bringing out new updates . Brilliant support .

[@ThujanK]

You are one of the better reviewers out there. I love the structure and flow of the video. No missed details. I am SUBSCRIBED!

[@Crosslink3D]

Thanks!

[@carpupstream]

@@Crosslink3D I second that input! The time flew by as Your presentation had a good flow! Cheers again!

[@tacosauce8639]

Thanks for easing my worries! I was nervous about the printer not lasting long enough or wasting my money.

[@3dpprofessor]

100% agree. Let me add that after my initial impression, I recommended these for the library systems in Southern Utah. A dozen dozen of these across 7 public libraries with public usage and besides a little training everyone gets, there've been a ton of people who have been 3D printing and I've hardly had to touch the things. #1 recomendation.

[@numan95]

Is it actually that silent while printing, so you can read a book without getting a headache? I want a silent printer but im unsecure

[@3dpprofessor]

@@numan95 I just did a presentation to a bunch of kids all while one of these was running right next to me and was able to talk and show videos, all while the printer went to work right there next to me.

[@garytoth8152]

Great honest review

[@Crosslink3D]

:-D Thanks!

[@taginside1]

I like your point of view... you have reveal some good kind of problems the lambda customer can encounter. For me it’s essential to speak for old and most new becoming people in 3d world.

[@Crosslink3D]

Thanks for the feedback. I see it the same. The experienced users would probably not be so much interested. I will definitely stay focused on the beginners on this channel.

[@asimkhan8620]

Yoda needed some armpit hair grooming! 😂 Fitting considering his supposed age. I just purchased this printer on a crazy deal and awaiting its arrival. It’s going to be my first time working with one. I just searched it on YT and found your video. Thanks for the honest review! Unlike some of the other viewers I’m excited from your results and looking forward to printing with it. 😊

[@andrewtitcombe8378]

2022 and Flashforge software has regular updates . Which means they care about older customers. My first 3D printer. But love this thing. Recommend the spool adapter , so it can use 1kg spools.

[@hillfortherstudios2757]

Z hop is in the advanced features of Flashprint mate! Great review@

[@Crosslink3D]

Indeed it is!

[@RestorationAustralia]

Looks cool thank you for share.

[@avejst]

Nice review Looking good How is the sound level? Thanks for sharing👍😀

[@Crosslink3D]

Not bad, it has a subtile humming when printing and the loudest are actually retract movements. Good point, I will do another round of noise level testing like I did for the Ender 3 in my longterm update.

[@MikhailEros]

Hi. Did you tried TPU printing? Is it suitable for such flex plastics?

[@reactor_recorder]

Im in 2nd grade and my grade is currently 3d printing keychains and we are using this printer!

[@cia9648]

I have this printer and it works like a charm

[@929Gabby]

Hi Amar, how do you make sure that your print sticks to the bed platform? I’m finding that my print isn’t sticking to the bed platform which results in my print moving and the it not printing correctly. Do you have this problem?

[@cia9648]

@@929Gabby all you have to do is either A rub glue on the print bed to - wash it off the print bottom when it’s done or B put blue painters tape on the bed- if this does not work do both- rub glue on tape on the bed. Now if none of these work try hairspray or lowering your nozzle closer to the bed

[@929Gabby]

Amar Makhamadaliev thank you Amar! That’s so helpful, I’m going to try all of them!

[@cia9648]

@@929Gabby no problem have a good day!

[@josuemiguellopezcastillo7324]

Excelente vídeo.

[@TheMariela0503]

At what distance is the best to keep the nozzle from the bed? I printed yesterday an Einstein very successfully but today I tried to print an octopus and had two issues, one was that the nozzle extrude material right before the first layer and dragged it with it. And the second, was even I calibrated, happened the same thing, printed randomly and the material was moving all around. Thanks!!

[@NaughtyGoatFarm]

Is the internal camera wireless so you can monitor the printer from another location?

[@AJLaRocque54]

Which type of USB connector does the printer use? I’m asking because I am currently using my iPad Air 5th Gen to do my design work.

[@JeremyVega113]

Do you know if this prints flexible filament like TPU?

[@Skptic1958]

Can I direct the nozzle to make a stronger prototype? It stops laying bead, making weak spots, printing segments, instead of continuous lay.

[@nolanwebster1039]

Nicely done review. I'd like to have a Grogu (baby Yoda) statue like that! 🙂

[@drukcg]

Nice video!

[@Crosslink3D]

Thanks!

[@user-os2ou4jt9k]

Hello. I want to ask what 3 d programm is best suitable for this printer. I work on sketchup 3d. Is this compatible?

[@CephaVa]

I'm getting my hands in this soon I've never 3d printed before but I'm quite exited

[@wraggfamily7130]

Same I am tooo

[@earlymorningcoffeeat9am]

Yeah, just got mine yesterday

[@jasonpatrickries]

How the heck do you clean the platform????

[@CephaVa]

@@jasonpatrickries idk, I ended up getting and Ender 3 pro instead, I put tape on the platform so that you can peel it off and get rid of the filament easily

[@jasonpatrickries]

@@CephaVa thanks for the tip

[@techlogicals]

great video and didnt know i could use cura with my adventurer 3 but im trying to get the cura profiles, im a patreon, but theres a error when i click unlock with patreon. i get this on my browser : {"error":"invalid_request","error_description":"Mismatching redirect URI.","state":"eyJmaW5hbF9yZWRpcmVjdF91cmkiOiJodHRwczpcL1wvd3d3LmNyb3NzbGluay5pb1wvY3VyYS0zZC1wcmludGVyLXByb2ZpbGVzLWFuZC1zZXR0aW5nc1wvIn0="} is there another way i can get the files please?

[@drazenlastname254]

nice review. a question. how big of an issue is the printbed calibration? if the corners are Lower than the middle won't you experiance frequent issues? mostt printers calibrate all corners.

[@Crosslink3D]

What I've discovered is that underneath the bed there is also a steel plate with strings. So if there is more pressure in the middle it will give a little bit. Using a brim also helped to get better adhesion in areas closer to the edges. Since the bed is only 150*150 this is probably acceptable. If the bed was 200 or larger I guess this wouldn't work anymore

[@drazenlastname254]

@@Crosslink3D haven't thought of that before. your tip ( to calibrate the point a bit lower in the middle) makes much more sence now! :) thnx!

[@ZND420]

Will this work good with PLA plus filament?

[@family2kgamer668]

I saw there was the Option to change the Language, does anyone know what Languages are avalible ? I can't find anything about the Languages.

[@moonobservergilles5730]

maybe we can drill a small hole where the filament roll the filament fit in that drilled hole? would be more estetic no?

[@theaussieviking8555]

The version of Flashprint Software is Version 4, and now version 5 is out addressing a lot of the "limitations" he talks about.

[@AchmadiTutorialmastercam]

How to position the printed object right in the middle ?

[@AlexMartinez-mu7lz]

I was recently in the market for purchasing another printer I saw this video and it fit what I needed so I bought it! But then...I recently got this machine and I was able to print 4 successful prints with 0 issues. I recently have been having major problems. 1 when I start a print it says “filament error” and stops the machine while there is nothing wrong with the filament or any type of clog as the print is coming out perfect. And 2 the printer will print smoothly for literally about half the build and then it will stop extruding. So as you can imagine I need help please!

[@cooperwarrington8467]

turn of filament check

[@philjamieross107]

can you pause manually never used one need to know, ok next question colour change I see you did stop starting dose that weaken the mold break in two easy if dropped?

[@vardyshtein3724]

Any suggestion to find a right printer for PLA material to be able to print 20 -30 mm objects as sample rings or pendants to show client before printing final wax model on different printer.

[@Crosslink3D]

Probably go for a Prusa mini

[@vectraB97]

I've printed many prints from flashcloud the last week. It works fine in Norway. I don't want to use polar cloud because they want access to everything on my Google account. And I don't have Facebook.

[@Crosslink3D]

Well, maybe it got better in the meanwhile. Anyways I am making an update video with long term results in a bit so going to give it a look then

[@vectraB97]

@@Crosslink3D after I installed ip/mac address fix firmware from memorystick I think my flashcloud got more responsive. I only used stock firmware the first day. Third day I got over the air update to the software I've installed from memorystick.

[@Yatukih_001]

Thor if Monoprice really wanted their printer to be able to print these things its customers say it can print there probably would not be such hype about it.I mean think about it. Here we have a machine capable of printing just a tiny cube and thats it. And if people try to make it print something else it usually leads them nowhere.

[@vectraB97]

@@Yatukih_001 I don't know what you're talking about. 150×150×150mm is enough build volume for 99% of my prints. I can print in a drafty living room with the adventurer 3. I can even print with windows open. Also with less noise than my ender 2 with motor dampeners. My ender 2 can only print from USB connection. SD slot didn't last. I've never had to physically connect or use SD card on adventurer 3 because of internet and wifi connection. I got what I paid for with adventurer 3. Not so much with ender 2. My creality is mostly collecting dust because of missing bootloader, and no thermal run away protection.

[@JimmyMir]

Would you recommend this one for a noob who wants to keep it in the garage?

[@lincolnmcmeen3100]

Ok but how did you create the Yoda. Did you type in something? Did you get it off the internet? A code?

[@danielporrey4815]

The latest firmware now supports multipoint bed leveling.

[@sag9417]

what kind of 3d printer would you recommend for a beginner? I've been looking for FF Adventurer 3. worth or not?

[@Jens_JV]

The Ender 3 V2 is perfect for beginners and not expensive at all, it's also my first one and now I have 3 printers

[@samfirth7218]

Can’t get mine to print nicely , it’s all stringy not adhering to the bed can’t understand why

[@scottnadeau5280]

so there is a lite ver of this printer what is the diff ???????

[@solarsynapse]

Can the head be changed to a laser, engraver or pen?

[@dimasmaulana8227]

Sir, I want to ask if Flashforge Adventurer 3 is used in the air conditioning room, is it safe? or affect quality?

[@Crosslink3D]

I've printed ABS with it several times and there was barely any smell. Of course from time to time you should open a window but the chamber really keeps most inside until you open it. Anyways, it's always recommended to run the printer in a ventilated environment.

[@929Gabby]

Hi, do you have a suggestion on how I get my print to stick to the bed platform for this printer? It won’t stick to the bed which results in my print not printing correctly. Any suggestions would be helpful!

[@williamsteele]

You can upload a new firmware over USB... you place the firmware.bin file on the USB stick and as soon as it sees it, it will update the firmware.

[@williamsteele]

I would also add that Tree Like supports are the default, but when you're adding supports, there are radio buttons at the top of the dialog that allow you to select "Linear" type supports as well. One last thing... the option for Z hop is called "Lower Build Plate While Travelling" and is under the Supports tab.

[@MoonGluedStudios]

Is this a better choice than the Ender 3 Pro?

[@vaughnvandyk8348]

thanks for great input. what other fillaments will work in this printer? can I print nylon fillament with this printer?

[@vertitis]

I looked up this review because someone offered one of these for basicly Ender price. Guy claimed that he had upgraded to larger and that's why he was selling it. But looking at the printing results it's clear that he lied and wasn't happy with the results. My Ender 3v2 for roughly half the price makes much better prints than this stock. Thanks for the review, now I know what not to buy :-P

[@w201_mort3]

You can make linear supports with flashprint aswell😁

[@Crosslink3D]

Thanks!

[@katiehughes9609]

Have you don't a review on the flashforge adventure 3 pro? I can find one from you?

[@JerryRBLX]

Does the polymer app work for this printer?

[@ZND420]

Is this the same printer as the Monoprice Voxel?

[@highroller3033]

So if you were a beginner and it's your first printer would you go with ender 3 or adventurer 3? They both have their ups & downs and I'm undecided on which one to go with

[@jyc1952]

Depends . It’s like buying a car , do you want an exotic or something that can work as well depends on how much you wanna mod/tune

[@christianeriksson4733]

The Flashforge Finder!

[@CN-dh3ge]

What did you end up picking?

[@highroller3033]

@@CN-dh3ge I went with the ender 3. It was more user friendly in my opinion. I got it set up and running in little over an hour & a half or so. Still using it almost daily

[@decomposingbrains]

Wondering if you still have this printer and if it kept giving adhesion problems on bigger prints. I'm thorn between going for this or an ender 3 v2 as first printer (honestly not really going to print much ABS but I need something silent as the printer will stay on m bedroom)

[@rothauspils123]

What did you end up getting?

[@decomposingbrains]

@@rothauspils123 Eryone ER-20 (it's an ender clone), been using for a week nearly any time I'm at home, except for having to buy some lubricant had 0 issues, it's an open printer so no ABS printing on it, but it has an included BL touch like device, power out prevention (tested) and basically it's mount and go.... I kept searching more, and ended getting it about a month ago (arrived about a week and half ago, so I've had so far 3 full days ,aka 12-15h prints, printing + 4 days of 4-6h ones, only 1 failed print out of those, and 1 semi failed as didn't print to size but that's my fault on cura and being careful with dimensions)

[@dannyg6704]

Anyone try printing with nylon carbon fiber filament for a gun receiver?

[@ottovonspeck1]

has anyone found a solution to the knocking sounds?

[@chrisjohnson261]

I would like to make simracing components. Would anyone suggest this vs the endlr 5 plus? I've narrowed down to these two models

[@Crosslink3D]

Sounds reasonable. It's big and has good print quality. I can only imagine that the CR10 max will give you more size if you need it but you can also slice your parts and glue them together. Materialwise I can recommend to use Tiamet Ultra Diamond plus material for parts that need to be strong. It's printable on any printer without enclosure and has ABS like properties: www.tiamet3d.com/product-page/ultra-diamond-pla-1kg

[@henshinplex]

would you reccomend this for helmets

[@ygalion]

no metal and wood filements?

[@TechyRodsWire]

i use Simplify3d for slicer no issues, firmware updates atuto over wifi

[@mr.polanco9864]

I recently purchased a Monoprice Voxel (same printer) and my only issue so far is that it occasionally freezes after calibration.

[@Crosslink3D]

Hmm, just the day before I did the final edit, I got a firmware update for the printer. Maybe it's fixed already?

[@paulcumber4732]

Can you print Abs Filament

[@adalisgarcia3938]

Just got this came in last night now I feel like I got the wrong one and feel like sending it back

[@HuckThis1971]

Can you respool onto compatible empty spool to fit inside?

[@Crosslink3D]

There is an adapter available to use larger spools. It basically sticks into the center hole of the filament spool holder of the ADV3. www.thingiverse.com/thing:3692572 and www.thingiverse.com/thing:4002193

[@Nightmare-ni1es]

Hello, I have a problem when printing on the x and y axes, the size does not match, the deviation is +2, 5 mm, on a cube with an edge of 10 mm, help me fix it.

[@Crosslink3D]

I am not yet so deep into the details of calibrating this printer, sorry.

[@Nightmare-ni1es]

@@Crosslink3D It's step of Nemo17, sorry my English is very bad.

FlashForge has a new version of FlashPrint. This version has camera viewer and more things.

[@Crosslink3D]

That’s right, they improved it a lot ❤️

[@wippo76]

hello thanks for the review can this printer print withTPU fillament? or if not what do I need to do this with a printer like this?

[@Crosslink3D]

Well, it's a bowden printer. So Ninjaflex will give you troubles. But there is also stiffer TPU materials like the SUNLU, which might work better. I have to test this.

[@wippo76]

@@Crosslink3D ok thanks I like to print gopro mounts for drones Like you see a lot on internet They are all tpu so a little flexible for vibration absorption I have no idea with what kind of printer the do this

[@chandlerfletcher4317]

So I am new the 3d printing scene been doing my research & I am torn between the Flashforge Adventure 3 and the Ender 3 v2. Just a solid printer for a beginning, I do really like the enclosure the ffa3 offers for I have a cat but its not a deal breaker. Anyone got any experience or insight for me on this decision???

[@chandlerfletcher4317]

Also very helpful & insightful video for a beginner!! Thank youuuu

[@AlexMartinez-mu7lz]

Will Cura 3D printing slicing software work too?

[@Crosslink3D]

Yes, you can make it work. Take the initial lines from their sample gcode files of the Adventurer 3 and put them in the start g-code of CURA

[@whitekanyewestthebully1346]

How do you find the web camera adress

[@TheBrick2012]

to prevent it from separating from bed... should we apply glue??

[@shatterproof1741]

You don’t have to it usually sticks pretty well

[@VadimRus4731]

What software should i use for 3D-Modeling so it will work perfectly? Please tell me

[@AvaruusTurri]

This is really up to you to decide. I mostly use Blender to do all my 3D models, but that is only because i have almost 10 years of experience using Blender. My friend uses 3Dmax as that is what they have used for years. Something like Solidworks will probably give you the best results as it is an industry standard for engineers and designers, but might have a steep learning curve.

[@GroggyGreg]

Freecad maybe... also sketchup which is really easy to learn, also got lots of plugins... Blender is awesome though, but as a beginner it is not easy!

[@VadimRus4731]

I selected the programs i need to use already

[@RuubRoyce]

can you use the built in cam for recording as well?

[@Crazyarnold12]

Idk but if it did.. it would probably take up space on the printer

[@lmaoroflcopter]

It runs over RTSP I believe so if you go to the printers IP in VLC you can get a live feed but... The delay is extreme.

[@Talishar]

Flashforge printers have been having a lot of issues lately and it almost all comes down to them cheaping out with garbage quality Chinese stepper motors for the extruder. No matter how much I clean out the nozzle, which is brand new now, with new bowden tubes and everything else, the extruder continues clicking away. Even slowing down the print and increasing temps doesn't help. It's not just the adventure 3 either. it appears they've used the same under-spec stepper motor for pretty much their whole product line.

[@nicosteps715]

Are you for real. That solves my question why my ender 3 v2 is clicking the whole f#cking day. Thanks dodnt know that

[@spoolspool6278]

Just replace the stepper motor, it takes like 5 min. But it’s prob not that, it’s prob the gripping wheel.

[@SurvivingWithRasta]

All motors are from China so yeah even the top line printers use “cheap Chinese parts”

[@Talishar]

@@SurvivingWithRasta Not all motors come from China. They come from all over the world. You can get some made in Japan, Taiwan, Mexico and even the U.S. Many go with the Chinese motors because they're cheap.

[@IvanSkodje]

Thank you, now I know I won't be getting this one. :) Cheaper than the others I've been looking at, but some of the problems are severe enough to justify the cost by choosing a better 3D printer.

[@Crosslink3D]

Well, since I have it I made a few more prints and it really is pretty reliable, especially with ABS. I am quite happy to have this as an alternative printer.

[@arrowsdev]

hope someone reads this , but why their social media links in their web site are not working ? makes me feel worried about the the site if it is "official"

[@Crosslink3D]

Hey, what website are you referring to? Can you please be more specific about the issues that you're seeing?

[@arrowsdev]

@@Crosslink3D a website found in another showcasing video, was a bit fishy looked the same as your link but with closer look found some changes , i used your link found the media links are working so i placed my order and things are looking fine now , i rushed commenting before making sure this is the same link as the link in the other video

[@joshuaadrian8225]

This video is deciding wether or not i buy it

[@Crosslink3D]

👍

[@jasonpatrickries]

How do you clean the platform??

[@Crosslink3D]

I use a scraper for larger rests of filament and isopropanol alcohol to clean up any rests of adhesion glue/spray. Depends on what material you use and if you are using additional adhesion helpers.

[@spellingmistake1]

Oh ha, ein Landskollege, die FRITZ!Box hat dich verraten ;)

[@Crosslink3D]

Servus!

[@karawhat3447]

IF ANYONE KNOWS ANSWER TO QUESTION PLS HELP ME! How do I make it so it doesn't print a base? What I mean is it always prints something under my actual project. How do I make it stop doing that so I can save filament?

[@Crosslink3D]

That’s called a raft and you can turn it off in the slicer software!

[@TheGmer1]

cool

[@dogogod5257]

I have one

[@pirublood72]

What about making ghost guns and yes I’m asking because it’s not illegal to make well not every state

[@luv2stack]

Does it come with filaments?

[@Crosslink3D]

There was one small spool of red PLA in the box. More than the usual samples, probably around 250g

[@nikolatotev]

Not true about the supports, flashprint has an option for linear supports and has a lot of options for tweaking the supports...

[@Crosslink3D]

Yes, I figured that later :-) Sorry for that 😂

[@calciferpendragon6810]

how big is the build plate

[@Crosslink3D]

The build volume is 150x150x150mm

[@TechCrasherHD]

Is this good 3d printer for my first 3d printer ?

[@Neanderthal75]

If you plan to keep adjusting things instead of printing and waste a lot of materials of failed print jobs, then yes.

[@PaburoVIII]

I have a question this 3d print can print pla material?

[@Crosslink3D]

Yes

[@insertnamehere15]

What a great video, I wonder what he has printe-🗿🗿🗿🗿🗿🗿🗿🗿🗿🗿

[@qeelevators2960]

Mine had the hot end die within 2 days and only 2 prints and using their own filament… so disappointed

[@walterjuarez9065]

They’re sending him a free printer and maybe will continue to send him free stuff, but he is not been bias with the review. Ok. Got it.

[@robincrosscarpenter1]

I see people have to pay to get the settings. I wanted to try the settings for prusaslicer

[@supbabe7203]

Where are you from?

[@endlesswaffles6504]

How bad are the fumes? Can I be in the same room while it prints?

[@Crosslink3D]

This very much depends on the material you’re printing. I would suggest to ventilate the place at least multiple times a day when printing longer. Do not sleep next to a 3d printer anyways.

[@endlesswaffles6504]

@@Crosslink3D thanks!

[@hebus4]

Great review, but your t-hirt text is nonsense. 99% of pla goes to a dump because almost nobody can recycle it.

[@Crosslink3D]

Yep, that's why I changed it recently ;-)

[@hebus4]

@@Crosslink3D great :)