I just received my QIDI today I ORDERED IT ON 7/6/2024 it is different from the reviews. 1st it has an Ethernet connect. 2nd they relocated the tube for the fiber. 3rd the hot plate has stops in the back corners to align the plate.
@LoyalMoses4 ай бұрын
Oh wow! I'd love to see some photos of it!
@PaulKostrzewa4 ай бұрын
I got mine at the end of May and it has the same upgrades as yours, I was super-impressed about the quick response to reviewers.
@Ferritdiver995018 ай бұрын
I love my Q1! It's been printing PAHT-CF and GF ABS nonstop
@LoyalMoses8 ай бұрын
Fantastic! Love to hear that!
@aeonjoey3d8 ай бұрын
oh wow, exotic to most hobbyists, mind if I ask what kinds of prints thoes materials are for?
@Ferritdiver995017 ай бұрын
@@aeonjoey3d printer parts and 2a items mostly.
@PaulKostrzewa4 ай бұрын
Great review! I've been printing on my Q1 for about 6 weeks now and the only issues printing have been when I messed up in the slicer. From my flawless first layer test on day one, through 1.5kg of filament, to my most recent prints I have been super happy with the whole Q1 experience. Coming from a Voxelab Aquila v1 my life has gotten much easier; no more levelling every other print or worrying about filament run-out or tangles. Even the spool holder, which I dislike, does its' job... badly, but it hasn't dropped a spool yet so I can't complain. As soon as I hook up the carbon filter unit I printed I'm going to try printing ASA and see how the heated build chamber operates.
@LoyalMoses4 ай бұрын
Thank you! This is great to hear, I think QIDI is doing an amazing job! Thank you for sharing!
@richc98908 ай бұрын
Really need to score after market support also. That's why I chose Qidi over Bambu. You may not have issues as a youtuber (they may all set you as a high priority), but looking over user reviews (and I also can vouch 1st hand for both), it does matter in purchasing a printer.
@dmhayes68 ай бұрын
So true
@LoyalMoses8 ай бұрын
Support is really tough to measure, because we’d have to fabricate a support issue most of the time, and I don’t think that’s a good idea. I’m open for suggestions on how to do it if you have some.
@Amn2k98 ай бұрын
@@802GarageIf KZbinrs began to do that it would twist reality. Just think about how many KZbinrs that would want to do that, and generate a bucket load of additional support tickets, which in turn would mean that real issues takes even longer to get solved. None of us want that. You do not solve customer support workload issues with generating a ton of fake issues/requests.
@Amn2k98 ай бұрын
@@802Garage Ah the philosophy about others doing it then it is alright. If you want to see “blowing things out of proportion” look at your own reply there mate. Plenty of experience out there with customer service already if someone wants to know more about that. With that said, customer support can always improve, and in relation to Bambu Lab, I also do hope this improvement comes soon, as it has latest a long time now. But on the other hand if you have a great product, customer service will be less important, compared to a product where you will need support all the time. Still when needed, everyone of course wants a good experience. I just do not think a ton of fake issues will help end users. Of course if we could ensure that just LM acted as a customer service tester on our behalf, this would be 👍🏻.
@aeonjoey3d8 ай бұрын
Qidi really really needs to hire industrial designers with consumer electronics in their portfolios, it's like someone's nephew designed their exteriors.
@Benny-ty6sp8 ай бұрын
I saw on a youtube-like platform in China that QIDI said it had recruited some young people, so I think the design will be a bit more dynamic in the future.
@DOSEDKID7 ай бұрын
Yeah quite literally why I’ve never spent my own money on one, looks like a kids toy.
@LoyalMoses7 ай бұрын
I really wish more companies focused on user experience!
@Jermz19795 ай бұрын
I disagree. I couldn't care less how it looks. If it works well, that's what's important to me. This isn't something I'm taking out in public, it sits in a spare room of my house and no one, but me sees it.
@johnsanford35968 ай бұрын
NO LINKEY!! I was promised a link, yet there is no link. The link in the description under Qidi is to the scoring PAGE, not to QIDI. No affiliate action for YOU!
@LoyalMoses8 ай бұрын
Thank you!!! I can’t believe I missed that. I’ve updated the link. 💜
@kschaffer69788 ай бұрын
Nice job as usual. Glad I pulled the trigger and bought this machine. Will open up more choices for filaments.
@LoyalMoses8 ай бұрын
Thank you! Congratulations! It’s a really good machine.
@dylanw42978 ай бұрын
Do you plan on making a public spreadsheet that contains all the scores from videos to easily compare printers?
@vreedognight8 ай бұрын
He has it linked in the description. loyal.ms/scores
@LoyalMoses8 ай бұрын
loyal.ms/scores
@DavZell7 ай бұрын
I think OP might have meant the scoring details. If one printer is higher or lower due to MMU, for example, someone may not care. Seeing your scoring details would clarify where machines gained or lost points.
@TinTalon8 ай бұрын
Another great video. I like the scoring system. This printer scored really well. Can’t wait to see new printers. I really like the site that has scores better than just a google drive.
@LoyalMoses8 ай бұрын
Thank you! Lots more scoring coming!
@mattd93928 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for doing this! I have been looking at this printer for a while, just trying to decide if I want to jump on it now or not.
@LoyalMoses8 ай бұрын
It’s a really good machine! I like it a lot!
@SheLovesMyR87 ай бұрын
Love your videos man! Would you recommend the Ender 3 V3 KE or the Bambu Lab A1 Mini for beginner? I know both are great but having trouble deciding which to choose
@LoyalMoses6 ай бұрын
V3 or the A1 for a beginner! A1 is a better machine. And thank you!!!
@XHolyPuffX8 ай бұрын
I wonder if there's a straightforward way to improve the part cooling fans.
@LoyalMoses8 ай бұрын
I’m sure there is. It’s not bad cooling, there is just better out there.
@kylejohnson42848 ай бұрын
Love these videos. Are you planning on doing one for Bambu P series printers?
@LoyalMoses8 ай бұрын
Absolutely! We have about 90 printers here that will be on the list and we will try our best to create scoring videos for as many of the most popular ones that we can!
@nextdoorpanda7 ай бұрын
Another great review! Thank you for your videos! May I ask your opinion.. I'm new to 3d printing and I try to choose my first FDM printer. Mainly I'm going to print in PLA, PETG and maybe ABS and TPU. I'd like to have quality (for commercial production) prints, not just for hobby. I would go for an MMU system but my current budget doesn't allow me to do so. So, I am between the Qidi Q1 Pro and the Creality K1C, which both have also the potential for an MMU system in the future (if Qidi releases one, and if Creality's upcoming MMU system would be backwards compatible). Which of those two printers would you suggest? I am also open to other suggestions! :)
@LoyalMoses6 ай бұрын
Thank you!!! The K1Cs are super popular and our content is due out soon. The Q1 Pro would be great if you need that heated chamber.
@jimreed65038 ай бұрын
Thanks for the review and scoring. It's extremely helpful. Keep up the good reviews.
@LoyalMoses8 ай бұрын
Thank you!!!
@somhunt54468 ай бұрын
Fair review, maybe am just harsh. Oh those fans. I think it’s the mainboard kicks in that is loud.Macros need refinement especially on max limit movements. I slowed mine down so now I just hear a light thud, instead of a violent crash. Otherwise I can not fault it. Am pragmatic I work with what is given (maybe it’s an Aussie trait of making do). From an engineering perspective understanding QIDI’s work flow processes makes each printer related task an easy experience. I have no issues with filament change process ( print out a Bambu tool), placement of the build plate (align the front corners), lid rubbing (5 mins in tinkercad), no door handle ( use original packing tape), filament dragged onto build plate at beginning of print (insert clean nozzle routine in machine gcode of slicer), touchscreen not responsive (most likely processing the previous command) document does state there can be a 1 second delay. Work with the Q1, it’s probably weird because you don’t understand it. QIDI have been actively updating and expanding resources the QIDI WIKI often for the Q1.
@LoyalMoses8 ай бұрын
Those are all great fixes, and I’ll be honest, these should be done before it arrives at the customer. Times have changed, and not every person that buys a 3D printer should be expected to fix it. I don’t buy any other tools that I need to fix a list of problems before it works as intended. Now, additionally. I really like the machine and recommend it.
@raiden728 ай бұрын
12:51 can you please comment on how some people are using a modified version of CURA? what plugins do i need, what Start and end Gcode do i need? Thanks so much!!! I am very interested in getting this machine running with Cura since i have two ender3s and want to streamline my "single pane of glass" printing/slicing interface!!!!
@LoyalMoses6 ай бұрын
It's rebranded.
@arranwilliams25237 ай бұрын
I wish this was out when i got my A1, I printed for like two weeks and been waiting ever since. if i only had disposable income to get another one while i wait for this new heatbed.
@LoyalMoses7 ай бұрын
It shouldn't be too much longer!
@peaceorpieces83438 ай бұрын
Not got one yet but i score it max points. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Heroes in a half-shell Turtle power! They're the world's most fearsome fighting team My p1s is crap. My k1 is amazing. My a1 before returning was amazing. Which should i get? A1 mini or q1 pro??
@peaceorpieces83438 ай бұрын
@@802Garage thanks for the reply 👍
@LoyalMoses8 ай бұрын
Haha! Turtle power! 🐢 That’s tough… you already have an enclosed one. Do you have AMS yet? If not, I’d recommend the A1 mini.
@peaceorpieces83438 ай бұрын
@@LoyalMoses no ams, i had ams lite with the a1 but sent those both back on the hotbed recall. I want to get a AMS for the p1s but for the same price as a AMS i can get a a1 mini and ams lite I think the qidi q1 will definitely get a AMS and it will be alot better than bambu labs 4 colour on each AMS
@JLGstairlift8 ай бұрын
Finding it difficult to find any info on spare parts for the q1
@LoyalMoses7 ай бұрын
Oh! Let's hope they get the website updated.
@aeonjoey3d8 ай бұрын
removing the top cover and the PTFE tube just to change the filament... it's like they wanted the grey toolhead cover from bambu but none of the conveniences.
@LoyalMoses7 ай бұрын
User experience is so important, I wish they would focus more on it.
@lukebrown69137 ай бұрын
Hi mate, I hope you're doing well.....I've stumbled across adding textures to the outside of 3d models...using Ideamaker slicer...have you any experience of this please and tried this on a bambu or Qidi. Reason I ask is.... it would really reduce the amount of post print work and potentially turns a standard plastic part into something more than a standard 3d printed surface...i.e. wood or leather effect. I know this is a slight deviation from your usual format, but I'd be really interested in your opinion please...possibly a future video?
@LoyalMoses6 ай бұрын
I tried adding textures and it was not as easy and nice as I had seen others do it.
@LoyalMoses6 ай бұрын
I'd love to do a video on it also for me to understand it better!
@lukebrown69136 ай бұрын
Thanks mate for your kind reply.
@lukebrown69138 ай бұрын
Great review, mate.
@LoyalMoses8 ай бұрын
Thank you!!!
@foxio27787 ай бұрын
can you do a review of the infimech tx?
@LoyalMoses7 ай бұрын
Absolutely, if they sent one.
@lukebrown69138 ай бұрын
Are you related to Billy Crystal......if i look away from the screen, could easily be him presenting!!!
@LoyalMoses8 ай бұрын
Not that I am aware of! He’s awesome!
@lukebrown69138 ай бұрын
@@LoyalMoses He is...meant as a compliment....wish you every success.
@lukebrown69138 ай бұрын
@LoyalMoses Hi, Please can you help answer a question for me.. looking to produce prototypes with PC and nylon and produce fine threads......I'm on the fence re the P1S or XC1....I guess you'd still recommend the p1s with AMS opposed to anything else?
@WARPAINTandUnicorns8 ай бұрын
Since we are in full swing of the Klipper era of printers this series in general will help a lot of newer users tounderstand what to look for. I'd appriacte a check box for a fimalent cutter. The cutter make swapping filaments easier is a nice feature. The potential to run AMS/MMU is of interest to people I feel. Maybe a heated chamber check box as well in an Extra's section. I suspect we will see more of these going forward.
@LoyalMoses8 ай бұрын
Fantastic suggestions! I agree, I think we’ll see heated chambers a lot more!
@pfabiszewski8 ай бұрын
Bed levelin 5/5 but it has only 2 screws, not 3, so it is more like automatic tramming than leveling - imho
@LoyalMoses8 ай бұрын
🤔
@jb_11678 ай бұрын
I spotted your PTFE tube attached to cable chain - was that a mod you made to deal with the top rubbing? You might want to add a point option for Privacy/Vendor Lock-in. Qidi doesn't require you use their own management/distribution system like Bambu. Along the lines of Vendor Support mentioned in other comments, you should mention Parts Availability - can you swap parts with readily available alternatives like other size nozzles, are they restricted availability by the maker, etc. It'd be cool to see a future review handle integration with an MMU option like 3dchameleon - then whether Qidi brings it or not, the option would be better explored.
@LoyalMoses8 ай бұрын
Thanks! That’s not added because 99% of printer buyers don’t care if it open or closed source. Most people just want a machine that prints well.
@traceyclarke-nd9yj8 ай бұрын
I love my Q1 also. 😊
@LoyalMoses7 ай бұрын
It's a great machine!
@DavZell7 ай бұрын
Your online list is sorting prices alpabetically, so $1199 is lowest, not highest in the list, below $199.
@LoyalMoses7 ай бұрын
Thanks.
@zakspop2 ай бұрын
So, are you like a teacher who won't give a 100 even if your work is perfect?
@LoyalMoses2 ай бұрын
Name a perfect printer.
@zakspop2 ай бұрын
@@LoyalMoses I can't but I'd like to quote you on the unboxing "Incredibly simple to unbox, throw it up on the bench and start printing" But it still gets a 3 out of 5. What does it have to do to get a 5? Unbox itself and jump up on your bench? Hence the original comment.
@LoyalMoses2 ай бұрын
If you’ve unboxed a $5000 machine, then you know what I’m talking about. The experience is far different. Shipping braces that pop off, clear, colored instructions for beginners on how to start - some companies put A LOT of money into the packaging, even making some retail ready, so it’s important not to hand out perfect scores to every hobby 3D printer, otherwise what score do you give a better unboxing experience. I hope that makes sense, typing this on mobile!
@zakspop2 ай бұрын
@@LoyalMoses score them on a different scale. Using your process means a hobby printer can never be good enough. Have a hobby league and a professional league.
@LoyalMoses2 ай бұрын
Good idea. I’d rather see every machine increase in user experience and quality! We’ve had junk experiences for too long!
@Roskellan7 ай бұрын
What? Only Wifi no LAN Port? What on Earth...
@LoyalMoses7 ай бұрын
Weird huh?!
@olafmarzocchi61947 ай бұрын
But contrary to other printers it has 150 M connection, so not slow anyway
@shanechristiansen388 ай бұрын
The only machine that about pulled me away from the bambu culture, that machine is sexy
@LoyalMoses8 ай бұрын
I’d love to see a farm of them!
@AroundTampaBay8 ай бұрын
looks like a microwave hahah.. scored it a 98.
@LoyalMoses8 ай бұрын
Within 4 points that’s really good!!!
@AroundTampaBay8 ай бұрын
@@LoyalMoses i thought so to. but still looks like a microwave haha..
@dmhayes68 ай бұрын
I'd rather pay a few more $ for a machine that has proper top clearance for their design. IMO, having your PTFE tube rub the top of the enclosure is unforgiveable. Bambu is also guilty -.-
@somhunt54468 ай бұрын
5 mins in Tinkercad, I had a lid raiser.
@dmhayes68 ай бұрын
@@somhunt5446 That doesn't excuse the design failure in the slightest. This is marketed as a pro machine, not a tinker machine. Being complicit with this type of behavior leads to crappy machines and user experiences.
@dmhayes68 ай бұрын
To be clear, I'm not saying this is a crappy machine or user experience, but not calling it out will lead to this.
@LoyalMoses8 ай бұрын
It’s pretty common, industrial machines 4 years ago did it too. It doesn’t bother me as much I suppose.
@somhunt54468 ай бұрын
@@dmhayes6 I don't believe anyone is excusing the design or lack of in the lid. That is how it came and there are solutions available. I disagree its a professional grade machine. Previous X-CF where more geared professional functional parts manufacturing. the Q1 Pro simply has the capabilities, meditated by design compromises and some oversight to meet a price point. The older X-CF lines are still x2 the pricing of Q1 Pros. I am not saying to put up with minor inconveniences, find solutions and work with it. We just have different philosophies and that is fine, makes for a better engaging community.
@imaginarypoint7 ай бұрын
i gave it a 69 .. i mean a 96 ;)
@LoyalMoses7 ай бұрын
LOL! That's actually not too bad! What features did you score lower?
@Numenor74 ай бұрын
"Unboxing"... (sets it on the table and does nothing) "3 out of 5". 3/5 is only 60% bro! That's a 'D'! How much easier do you expect it to be? Should the machine unbox itself? 😂
@LoyalMoses4 ай бұрын
Do you know what a weighted scoring system is? It’s not a D, and it leaves room for more amazing ways for products to be packaged… nobody expected CoreXY machines to arrive like this, and what if the next ones come in beautiful retail packaging, etc?!
@Numenor74 ай бұрын
@@LoyalMoses of course. It's subjective and your idea of "packaging" might differ from my own. I was making a jest, but to me when unboxing literally consists of pulling the product out of the box and clipping a few zip ties, with no assembly required, that's a pretty easy unbox. I'm very pragmatic, the appearance of the packaging is irrelevant to me as long as it gets to my house as intended. Maybe if you're also judging packaging appearance as well then the category shouldn't be called simply "unboxing". To me that implies the literal act of removing something from it's packaging. Again sorry to sound critical, I wasn't at all, I found it amusing and made a joke. Keep up the good reviews, I look forward to seeing your scoring system applied to more 3D printers to help us make informed decisions. Thanks again for the detailed review.