QIDI Q1 PRO Unboxing, setup, calibration,problems and first prints.

[@NoizieWorks]

Pricing comes in at 469€ without shipping RIP K1😅

[@retromodernart4426]

Love that TPU example, wow... Also, the manual claims that you don't have to manually level the bed (with the wheels and paper).

[@NoizieWorks]

@retromodernart4426 edit: you're right however i never trust factory leveling.

[@detlefschramm5005]

469 with shiping and another 5% off for New customer. Good Deal 😊

[@NoizieWorks]

@@detlefschramm5005 that's a great deal!

[@detlefschramm5005]

Sorry, I forgot. Very nice and detailed video. Thank you👍🏻👍🏻

[@CutterCo]

The best and most complete video I've seen of this printer so far. Hard facts, no BS. I hope the firmware issues get fixed because I bought this printer.

[@CutterCo]

I have to follow this up. This is a total scam company. I never received the printer. It said on the page that the printer will arrive in 4-6 days. After about a month not seeing the printer I asked them if they're going to send it at all and if not then return the money. They immediately canceled the order and said that they will refund in a few days. After a week not seeing the money I had to file a dispute in Paypal. I think their plan is to get the attention by offering things they don't have any intention providing and lure as many people to order the printer and try to keep the money with any means possible. Qidi = Cheady. STAY AWAY!

[@LCDsim]

Great unboxing video m8. At least here you can immediately see everything in 1 video instead of others who make 20 videos of this. So keep it up 👌

[@rollcontainer]

You had me with the red toaster. Great result. Thanks for the review. I ordered the Q1 today.

[@NoizieWorks]

Honestly didn't think that was going to work AT ALL. Enjoy your Q1

[@motordude67]

I like your honest reviews. Thanks!

[@AerialRCFun]

Just took delivery of this printer. Followed step by step guide just as you did only when I try to select "Next" on touchscreen language menu nothing happens, touchscreen does not respond no matter what is selected. Great.

[@NoizieWorks]

Probably a dead screen unlucky!

[@jojoma4025]

@@NoizieWorksyeah

[@frankdearr2772]

great review, thanks 👍

[@stevebissonnette760]

I keep coming back to this review. Originally to help me decide which printer to buy, and now that I just received my Q1 Pro, for info on printing tips. I am amazed by the performance you got with TPU. I just looked at the stock TPU profile in QIDI Slicer 1.1.3 and it seems that the speed settings are the same for PLA. Did you use QIDI Slicer and/or adjust the TPU settings for the Toaster print. If so, would you share your info. Also, this is my first Klipper printer. I and I am sure many others could benefit from a short video on the QIDI Slicer and Its Klipper UI.

[@NoizieWorks]

Thanks for the suggestion bud! It's not going to be soon just ripped out half the studio. Speeds are the same only thing is that tpu will have a lower max flow so basically speed get locked once flow reaches the max you set. I changed it from i think it's 4 to 10mm³ that gives you about 130mm/s. You can find it under filament settings advanced.

[@stevebissonnette760]

@@NoizieWorks, This is my first use of anything other than Cura. I was confused the speeds remains the same PLA, but assumed that they may auto adjust to the max flow rate. Thanks again.

[@NoizieWorks]

@stevebissonnette760 yup it's completely different but after 2 months i like it more. It's basically the same as prusa slicer btw

[@DontEatFibre]

are we able to fit an air filter somewhere?

[@NoizieWorks]

Exhaust fan has room behind it for activaties but does vent into the part where all the electronics are so with a bit of egineering there is definitely something to do.

[@kyle8575]

Great video

[@Munky332]

Finally got mine. This vid was helpful, I didn't realize I needed to calibrate the bed (it mentions upon loading it up to call them, but aint nobody got time for that...), so I did just autolevel and input shaper, not realizing that the bed calibrate was for the Z-offset. Wish they renamed it tbh. I'm coming from an OG Ender 3 "v1" that I've swapped to a direct drive, slapped a PEI bed onto, and converted to klipper along with a SKR mini E3 v3 board. Luckily I'm already somewhat familiar with Klipper. I just did my first layer print and it looks fabulous minus a tiny issue about the size of a golf ball where it looks like it wasn't quite close enough. Not sure how to address that yet. Don't know if I should try to up the flow rate just a tad, or maybe try to adjust the squish on that side a bit. Will probably try another layer again with PETG or ASA after a bit of adjustment and see how it goes. I don't think its the perfect "first machine" but I think its an amazing second machine for someone looking beyond the basic bitch PLA entry level printing. It offers just about everything I could want in a 3d printer that's under $1000 so far.

[@NoizieWorks]

That problem area, is it at the front or a corner?

[@Munky332]

its at the front, front right, just behind and inside of the bed screw. I did the bed calibration again and it still seems like its there, but not as bad as my first print. I haven't dialed in flow yet tho, and I probably need to increase squish a bit more or something.

[@NoizieWorks]

@Munky332 had the same issue and with mine it's the bowden tube being a bit to short making the filament entrance a bit to tight. Replaced it and perfect layers. You can see it in my review from a few days back. Ow yeah, you can't set a different flow for first layer or it's in gcode but you shouldn't have to 😉

[@Munky332]

@@NoizieWorks Weird, I'll have to see if I have any spare capricorn tube laying around. I bought some when I upgraded my ender 3 so I'm sure I have a bit extra.

[@NoizieWorks]

@@Munky332 i also skipped the second loop and ziptied it a bit further away to give it a more gradual bend

[@jamesmason7124]

Can you please do a update video about the new features please. Can you please do a video about updating the firmware to the current full version of Klipper and Klipper screen

[@NoizieWorks]

Unfortunately that's not possible without bricking the machine. You will have to start from scratch and that's something i can't do.

[@DonMacKenzie1]

Why is Klipper install over 2 Years Old?

[@antonkukoba3378]

I suppose nobody changed it since the moment the development started

[@johnlytle6633]

I am confused. The Qidi advertising says: automatic leveling and Z offset, no need for fiddling with pieces of paper. Did you need to do all that fiddling with the bed leveling? My X Plus 3 is easier than that!

[@NoizieWorks]

The piece of paper method isn't necessary but optional, it comes leveled out of the factory.

[@plexion01]

What slicer did you use for testing the printer? Mine came a few days ago and I printed the torture toaster but my tolerance testing only made it down to 0.4. Would you be able to share the profile you used?

[@NoizieWorks]

I used the standard profiles in qidi slicer where i only raised the flow. The .3 needs a little bit of persuading but should pop loose. At least mine did otherwise you will have to tune the filament

[@plexion01]

@NoizieWorks Thanks! I used the standard profile in orca slicer and the 0.4mm tolerance was the one that needed a good shove to free it up. I'll have to try qidi slicer and see if it gives better results

[@NoizieWorks]

@@plexion01 try to tune the filament, it's worth it if you only use that brand. Keep me updated

[@thomaspieters9465]

Nice video. Quick question, is the printer compatible with other nozzles, and if so wich ones, if i wanted to print with a 0.2 or a .8 or even 1.2mm nozzle?

[@NoizieWorks]

They are not the typical volcano as the nozzle in the Qidi is slightly smaller but you can get them from the usual aliexpress sources. I also have seen people put a spacer under the sensor used for bed leveling so they can use volcano

[@thomaspieters9465]

@@NoizieWorks do you know some people or channels that have made videos on this? Thanks for the quick reply

[@ChrisNorulak]

Qidi has compatible nozzles listed on their accessories page for the Q1 pro (spoiler: 0.2, 0.4, 0.6, and 0.8mm) if you wanted "official" supported nozzles

[@mrMikef99]

They left out the LAN rj45 port, but the MB still has a spot for it. For the changing IP address, you'll need to tell your router to reserve a fixed IP. Why a stepper on each bed screw? The plus3 only has 1 with belts.

[@NoizieWorks]

For the IP address, it's not because of dynamic ip settings. It just garbles something on there not making sense with a quick reboot it's back to normal. I have a feeling my config is borked in some way as i get timelapse warnings that no other reviewer seems to have. With 2 steppers you can adjust for tilt with a belt you can't unless you "skip teeth" or loosen a pulley like the K1.

[@H_G536.]

Hi! Can you tell me further details on this? I need LAN-Connectivity ( WLAN is not working) • Is there a LAN-Connector on the Motherboard? • Is there a free USB-Port on the Motherboard where i can connect a USB-2-LAN-Adapter? • Do you have a working solution and how does it work? Would like to buy this printer but only WITH LAN.

[@NoizieWorks]

@H_G536. No lan port on the board and the only free usb board is the one you put the usb stick in so maybe it's possible to put 1 there? I haven't tried it so 🤷‍♂️

[@arnaudcochin3854]

The Lan ​port is populated on the recent printers (mine has one on the MB, it is reported to the back of the enclosure@@NoizieWorks

[@Antoan108]

This or the new k1c? And why?

[@NoizieWorks]

Going to compare them side by side but short answer K1C is smaller, louder, doesn't have a ptc heater, has to much vfa on the prints but it has a much smaller footprint and the same price as the Q1. I'm expecting that the K1C is going to get cheaper in a few weeks or months to compete with the Q1. ✌️

[@Antoan108]

​@NoizieWorks alright thanks

[@FlxVideos]

Hi, how are results with more flexible filaments. Other reviewers said, more flexible than TPU 98A is nearly impossible.

[@FlxVideos]

Due to cramming up inside the extruder

[@NoizieWorks]

98A wasn't a problem and i will test more flexible filaments

[@PolarisPilot]

I was trying to decide between x-plus 3, Adventurer 5m pro and the P1S. Now I have this one to look at too. So I will be printing parts for RC airplanes and around the woodshop. I will need to print glass fiber nylon, abs cf, tpu, pet cf and petg. I don't want to tinker with it. I want to print parts for other hobbies, not get a 3D printer hobby. Which do you recommend? Max budget for printer is $700 since I will need to buy a filament dryer and filament.

[@NoizieWorks]

What kind of buildvolume do you need?

[@detlefschramm5005]

Hi, I bought the x4 plus. Hardware really good, except that no sensor for input shaping. Vans are really loud. Cable management like Ender 1. Not recommended at all.

[@PolarisPilot]

@@NoizieWorks that's what I'm not exactly sure of. Seems most people are able to print on the size of a Bambu, but the size of the x-plus 3 was really intriguing.

[@Antoan108]

Why don't you consider the k1c? I've heard a lot of good things about it.

[@NoizieWorks]

Tbh i think all the QIDI printers are build the same with another wrapper around it and a smaller/larger buildplate which is a good thing because from what i can see on the Q1 pro they are great printers. About Bambu... fuck that shit and the other printers i don't have experience with. The mentioned K1C is a BIG pass as the "updates" still don't fix the VFA. Hope i helped a little 😄

[@HandeYıldırım-x7v]

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[@photo_n_art]

The price in US right now is $469 (Early Birds) and it should go up to $599 after the introductory offer is over.

[@NoizieWorks]

Yup but we will see if they really hit the 599, if so not a terrible price

[@jamesdavies686]

@@NoizieWorks It's $380 now with a coupon, no brainer?

[@NoizieWorks]

@@jamesdavies686 basically free lol

[@johnruciak]

Update Content for Version 4.4.15 Introduce an online update feature. Implement support for the QIDI Link service. Enhance the logic for canceling printing tasks. Incorporate a feature for power failure recovery. Now trying to get usb update working....still stuck on 4.4.13

[@NoizieWorks]

Yes, got it on the machine but the timelapse is still totally broken on mine. The rest i have to test in the future. Is your timelapse function working ontherwise can you send your config and macro to me so i can compare it with mine?

[@johnruciak]

@@NoizieWorks I emailed support: TIMELAPSE_TAKE_FRAME in the slicer Printer Settings 'Before Layer Change G-code', right after E92 E0

[@NoizieWorks]

@@johnruciak thanks dude!

[@anonaustria9867]

I must say, i am quite disappointed by Qidi's marketing strategy here. They advertised the normal price as 600$ with an early-bird special of 470$, but then set the norml price to 500$ immediately after the special offer ended. At only 30$ difference and still having to deal with the teething problems of early production, this now definitely won't have been worth it

[@NoizieWorks]

Agree! They (all of them) need to stop putting fake msrp on printers. That being said for the price you are getting a very solid experience that's going to be hard to find.

[@Crusher9mil]

I'm a complete newbe. Received my Q1 and if I try to access the file folder on the screen menu the printer locks up, with or without a thumb drive plugged in. At this point I have to power cycle to bring it back. I have connected the QIDI Slicer software, did the bed leveling, then mesh table and it bricked the printer. QIDI tech support is giving me the ruin around, very pissed off.

[@NoizieWorks]

Sounds like the motherboard is on it's way out. Very unfortunate, if you can get a refund then that's going to be the easiest solution.

[@Crusher9mil]

@@NoizieWorks I'm sure everyone is aware, tech support is out of China so it literal takes 24 hours to get one response turn around.

[@NoizieWorks]

@@Crusher9mil yup, dealing with that myself

[@Crusher9mil]

Update: After more than a week of emailing back and forth with tech support I was able to finally flash a version of firmware onto the printer, it wouldn't flash the latest version. Once that was done I successfully flashed it two more times and got to the latest, 4.4.16. Then I've manually leveled the bed, ran auto level then printed a first layer test with ABS and it came out almost perfect. I printed some other tests then I was off to production. I've since printed all the parts for a 4 spool dry box and assembled it. Now I've got 5 spolls locked and loaded. It wasn't looking good for awhile but Gidi Tech support stuck with it and I've now got an excellent printer cranking out parts.

[@NoizieWorks]

@Crusher9mil Brother! That's awesome news. Enjoy the living crap out of the machine and i hope to see you in the next one ✌️

[@mikelucraft]

That was a 10mm spanner not an allen key :)

[@NoizieWorks]

@@mikelucraft translation.exe still has some bugs in it

[@DARKNIGHTFELIX]

I have the same problem with mine as we'll

[@NoizieWorks]

Wifi and timelapse?

[@comentator4481]

problem with those youtubers is they don't read manual and pretend they know stuff. You don't touch platform calibration... read manual before you start

[@NoizieWorks]

Have you been in any of the qidi facebook groups? It's good practice on qidi printers to do the platform calibration as most are tilted and yes bed mesh can compensate but still.

[@socketyellow3]

It’s 419 right now

[@mg_customs8531]

Think it will get cheaper this labor day weekend?

[@NoizieWorks]

@mg_customs8531 the xmax 3 got a massive price drop to sub 800$ not sure about the Q1 as it's good kitted for the price range