Longer LK5 Pro - Unboxing, Setup, and Initial Impressions!

[@AndrewAHayes]

I believe those extra screws you get are the ones that are always missing from anything I buy LOL

[@stonefarmer3005]

Nice to see this review. It’s been sitting in my Amazon cart ever since I got my original Aquila two years ago… might have to pull the trigger.

[@3DPrintSOS]

It’s good. I’ve been using it for prints ever since I got it. Hopefully all of the beds are this good and not just mine.

[@robertstewart300]

Good video. I'm thinking about getting one. Since you have had it for awhile are you going to post the long term review soon? Thanks.

[@TitansRevenge3D]

Woohoo! Mine will be here tomorrow and I was worried about the single Z, especially for the lower layers. I will use it stock for a little bit then put the dual Z, BL-Touch, and PEI flex sheet on there

[@3DPrintSOS]

This thing works great. Pleasantly surprised with the bed too. One of the best glass beds. Easy to upgrade too.

[@richardbennett8678]

Could you make a video about PID tuning and driver replacement?

[@3DPrintSOS]

Great idea for a follow future video. :)

[@richardbennett8678]

@@3DPrintSOS for a much a you have helped me, it's truly a pleasure to try and return the favor

[@mszoomy]

Thanks for the review, looks like a good printer, cool that they have an assisted leveling feature, bed levelling is the bane of every newb!!

[@3DPrintSOS]

I agree. It's that super steep learning curve that seems like absolutely nothing once you conquer it. This makes it a hair easier.

[@AndrewAHayes]

I wish manufacturers would ditch the bulldog clips they supply to hold the glass to the plate, if there are any high spots on the plate the tension in the clips deforms the glass if they are poitioned on each corner, I have just bought some of the screw type clips and place them on the centres and what a difference it makes, my glass beds are much flatter now and I have great fun making adjustments and then reprobing to try and get the best numbers

[@3DPrintSOS]

Yes. Tronxy uses these clips. I’ve always liked them.

[@NathanBuildsRobots]

I have a review on this machine in the works. It's all done, just need to edit it. IMO this is the printer voxelab should have made to leverage their success with the Aquila.

[@3DPrintSOS]

100%. I actually had a take of the conclusion that said that, but I guess I cut that out at the end. I agree with you 100%. This is what everyone was asking for. But instead they made a X2, C2, S2....

[@NathanBuildsRobots]

I probably won't say it in my video either, but i totally wish Voxelab made this printer a year ago. Even without the touchscreen it would have sold like hot cakes. I understand not adding it to this video though. It's awkward to fit another printer in a conclusion, unless it's one of the top printers.

[@3DPrintSOS]

Agree 💯

[@joaonunocardoso]

can't decide wich 300x300x400 to buy, either his longer or artillery x2, also considering creasee cs30... daammm

[@3DPrintSOS]

Cant go wrong with the Artillery. Had been an awesome machine.

[@matthewgarcia2819]

Any idea what silent E stepper to buy that'll work for the machine. Possible link?

[@3DPrintSOS]

Any 2208 or 2209 should work. Just make sure it has a heatsink. Here’s a good one: amzn.to/3KlnURL

[@matthewgarcia2819]

@@3DPrintSOS Awesome thanks man 👍

[@RebelYell95]

The product page says it has an optional BLTouch sensor for auto leveling. But it doesn't have the cost of this sensor

[@3DPrintSOS]

Not sure to be honest.

[@RebelYell95]

@3DPrintSOS "Not sure to be honest" about what? I personally checked the product page. And I wasn't asking for the price of the optional sensor. I was just stating what I found.

[@3DPrintSOS]

Oh. I thought you were implying that I should state a price. Haha. Thanks for the info though. :)

[@RebelYell95]

@3DPrintSOS Nope. You read too much into my factual state. There was nothing implied or suggested. If I were to suggest you do something, I would make it very clear that it was a suggestion, so there would be zero confusion. I hate confusion. But thanks for reading my comment; not many do these days. You have good content. I have done some upgrading on my 3D printer due to your fixes. You have helped me with printing issues in the past.

[@3DPrintSOS]

Haha. I read ya. Thanks and I’m glad I was helpful in some way shape or form. Thanks for watchin. :)

[@darren990]

nice review nice and simple

[@3DPrintSOS]

Thanks Darren. I like this thing. Let’s see how it lasts.

[@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 .

[@3DPrintSOS]

Hmm. If there is no movement that's gotta mean something Is unplugged. Have you taken a look at the plugs at the motherboard?

[@anthonyharris1939]

@@3DPrintSOS Thanks there was a cable not connected on motherboard . Problem fixed thank you for the input. Tony

[@3DPrintSOS]

Nice! Easy fix. Enjoy the machine. :)

[@ik04]

The non-insulated print bed heats up the bearings in the roller wheels and causes the oil to run onto the wheels and make a gummy mess. The print bed needs an insulation blanket.

[@3DPrintSOS]

That’s a pretty extreme case of heat. I’ve never had this happen on any machines. How hot is your bed getting?

[@Perkeletricksterservantofrher]

bro the new ones have that lol imagine a company that actually listens to its users.@@3DPrintSOS

[@patrickhealy91]

You can get the sunlu s8 pro for $180 right now. Looks to be promising.

[@3DPrintSOS]

Tried to contact Sunlu for a review machine but doesn’t seem like they have one for me. Hoping to review it at some point. Seems like an interesting bottom dollar machine.

[@ROMPE_NALGAS_24-7]

THANKS BROTHA

[@mszoomy]

Silly, non technical question, dud you find it irritating that the screen is on the left? I think these companies should make them so they can swap sides, sounds not picky I know but the screen on the left would bug me

[@3DPrintSOS]

Haha. Honestly, no I didnt think about it. I’m guessing it’s so they can use a shorter cable instead of stretching all the way out. Or maybe the owner/designer is left handed. 😂

[@mszoomy]

@@3DPrintSOS it struck me as odd that it was on the left but that might just be because I'm used to it being on the right. Looks like a nice screen tho, seemed responsive as well

[@3DPrintSOS]

Yeah, not bad at all. My concern with it is that it may not be fully or easily supported by non custom longer firmware. Which would be ok if they added a few more features to the firmware.

[@emanuelcalderon]

I love this machine I have even made it direct drive.

[@NathanBuildsRobots]

Same

[@3DPrintSOS]

Was there something wrong with the bowden setup, or you just like direct drive?

[@3DPrintSOS]

Any issues with single sided z with the direct drive?

[@NathanBuildsRobots]

2nd z would be great to have, but it's working fine. I increased nozzle to 1mm for fast and large prototyping

[@NathanBuildsRobots]

@@3DPrintSOS nothing wrong with bowden, just is limiting on speed. My philosophy is a print should never take more than 24 hrs, preferable if they are ~4-6 hrs max

[@emanuelcalderon]

That coaching is super reliable except for the filament sensor it's garbage. So they send you an extra one. 🤔 But everything else is great and easy maintenance.

[@3DPrintSOS]

Haha noted

[@themountain59]

Could that review a bit longer?? Just kidding...well done as usual. I heard a lot of positive things about Longer printers...hope thats true.

[@3DPrintSOS]

Haha I had a longer joke in there somewhere but I took it out last second. Now I regret it. :)

[@koen3195]

nice intro :)

[@3DPrintSOS]

Thanks! Trying to spice it up a bit. 😂

[@koen3195]

@@3DPrintSOS so when are we building a custom printer ;)

[@3DPrintSOS]

@@koen3195 I've built a few. Looking for anything specific?

[@koen3195]

@@3DPrintSOS polar 3d print, but thats prob to hard ;)