Squishy 3D Prints - Elegoo Neptune 3 Pro 3D Printer

[@JoeyV104]

1 month later “hey guys it’s Uncle Jessy go buy the Neptune 4”

[@UncleJessy]

Fingers crossed it’s a larger Neptune printer 😬🤘

[@JoeyV104]

@@UncleJessy hahahaha

[@redkingrauri3769]

@@UncleJessy Neptune XL.

[@sathos]

Whats wrong with that? They release, he reviews 😊

[@darthpaul8761]

@@UncleJessy as soon as they increase the build volume, I’m throwing my money at them

[@UncleJessy]

Once i have an official link for the Neptune 3 Pro I will be dropping that here... until then... time to print some more squishy things haha

[@TimTinhTran]

How is your new office/print farm office working out for ya!? Love your videos!

[@randallbourque1321]

I would love to see the option to buy extension cables. This machine but with a 400 or 500 height would be great. I now bed printers aren't the best for that and that you can get belt printers, but the belt printers don't have the space this guy does.

[@lokiwartooth1138]

How about to korg um hello who made it??

[@UncleJessy]

@@lokiwartooth1138 omg that was BlackGorillaArmory updating the links

[@irblinx]

Wow, having been away from 3DP for a while I wasn’t expecting much of an Elegoo FDM machine, could not have been more wrong, this is very impressive

[@Hrupix]

Hey Jessy! I saw your clip on TikTok and did fall in love with this Printer, since its SUPER SILENT ! Also glad to see, that its basically arrives in only two pieces. This will be my first Printer and hopefully everything will go without any problem.

[@LonelyWolfJ]

I really like this machine! I just hope elegoo will release some bigger machine with direct drive extruder and all amazing features :D Also I believe the middle slot is for the spatula!

[@dark_matter8420]

Is it really that quiet? I have the Neptune 3 Plus and it gets quite loud. No shot you can sleep with this thing on, if even in the next room over.

[@SummoningMatters]

That slot in the tool holder looks like a scraper slot to me.

[@aqhan]

Oh, I'll definitely be getting me one of those! And, Elegoo, if you'd do a "Plus" version of this, with a bed bracket sitting on two rails for stability, I'll be happy to stand first in line for it 😀

[@pocket932]

3D printers have gone a long way since I got into it a long while back. Seems like I can get good quality and fully prebuilt printers(almost) for the same price as cheap stuff before. This one looks nice. I may have to get one and maybe a friend for bday or Christmas.

[@shamanfryd]

Yeah I have been scared of trying filament printers but this looks like a solid, "Maybe I should get one". I've only been playing with resin but a lot of the things I want to do need to be more structural and want to not worry about it being too brittle or sensitive to the sun.

[@technodruid]

So you have always taken the more refined, more expensive route..... Now you can buy a cheaper one? lmao

[@xavierlahey]

@@technodruid dude elegoo's resin printers are insanely cheap rn, i keep contemplating buying one cause theyre like 250 aud even though i just dropped 400 on the one in the video

[@nonpondo_]

Resin is much scarier than FDM printers

[@frankjefferies339]

my guy must be out of breath after running off and printing everything. i woulda walked but i guess hes just excited

[@Nichabod_Crane]

I liked how you turned off "resume printing" feature when talking about being able to turn off the filament runout sensor. It gave me a good laugh 🤣

[@mundanestuff]

Quiet is good. Implies less wear. My anycubic is quiet but always there in the background. Interesting review. Before long, they'll create a printer that can print a hard top for my car!!

[@Nevio_024]

Wow! The printer looks awesome! 🤩🤩😍😍 Can you maybe do some TPU tests on the Neptune 2s and 3? That would be really cool to watch!

[@fenwickc2274]

woah ... I mean woah that is some high energy !

[@nAcolz]

I got an Ender 3 V2 Neo a week ago and am honestly thinking of returning it and getting the Neptune 3 pro 🥺 I didn't know about Elegoo until yesterday at all

[@LostInTech3D]

I am a huge fan of this machine 👍 elegoo have really done well this time

[@DDCC35]

Especially if you consider, that the comparable machine from creality (s1 pro) costs probably way more

[@allwoundup3574]

Elegoo makes garbage

[@ThePlacemat]

Which TPU filiment is that? Love the colour

[@srrich27]

@5:23 Does the Filament Runout sensor fit in the extra notch? It could also be another mounting option that attaches it elsewhere on the machine

[@tedarnoldmoore]

Where is the korg mask from? it looks great

[@Phantomick]

Would you recommend this printer for a complete novice?

[@MrOrange645]

@UncleJessy I bought the Neptune 3 Pro but like many others I'm having issues with the bed leveling. I changed the plastic spacers to aluminum, as the plastic was softening and warping. I've trammed the X-Axis, checked the V-wheels, belts, and every nut and bolt. My bed is pretty flat with just a couple high spots. Something the ABL should be able to compensate for, but it doesn't. I'm talking high spots smaller than 0.07mm according to the mesh. I can get adhesion across the board, and a perfect first layer in small localized areas. This was after much adjusting and tinkering. I'm talking I spent hours and days on this. But I still cant get a perfect first layer across the whole thing. With large prints I have areas where it's under extruded and there's gaps between lines, and other areas the nozzle is too close and it's squishing so close it's causing ridges and transparent layers. Many others on Reddit are reporting the same issues and Elegoo support is no help. They just send the same response to tighten everything and run ABL. Whats your experience with the level of consistency across the board for the first layer? Would love to get your experience on it since you seem to really love the Neptune series of printers. Thank you!!

[@WhamBamSystems]

looks like an amazing machine, thanks for the great review. what does the extruder look like behind the shroud? is it the same as the Reality Sprite extruder?

[@Andy_Tibbs]

I just ordered this printer and cant wait

[@Grimm0ne]

With the latest rage of Klipper, I'm surprised they're not offering it. So questions, is there any sort of gantry leveling such as Anycubic's Vyper that has double photoelectric limit switches on the Z axis to self level. Is the Z driver a single split, or two separate z drivers so you can enable gantry leveling? Gantry leveling is probably the most important feature I look for anymore in a printer as I only level the bed itself for maintenance reasons after months of printing without issue.

[@StrangeKvol]

How sturdy is that filament roll holder on the top? Can it be used to grab, lift and move the printer around if needed?

[@UncleJessy]

You shouldn’t but I do

[@waldobroodryk]

Wowzer! The Neptune 3 Pro looks incredible! 👏Thank you so much for sharing, Uncle Jessy! Just got a CR-10 Smart Pro because of the direct drive and many similar features for TPU printing and such. Might need to sell the Nepune 3 to upgrade to the Pro to run those side-by-side or something.

[@cpace123]

Looks like a good printer. I am itching for another one. Already have too many 3d printers(and I like my neptune 2), but I am holding out for from the factory klipper compatible unit, and perhaps voron speeds. I have hoping by next year we have some options.

[@scuzzy2142]

Do the Neptune 4 pro. Im suprised with Elegoo paying your bills they sent review samples to other KZbinrs instead of you. Seems like with your review quilty and partnership you would be the best choice for early review samples.

[@Jordan-cd7zj]

Will definitely get the Elegoo Neptune 3 Pro. Have a Mars 3 and have been impressed with their customer support.

[@lmg11224]

Elegoo makes some pretty nifty printers.

[@UncleJessy]

They keep on cranking them out that’s for sure!

[@allwoundup3574]

Not really.

[@RoaringImages]

Preordered mine today. Can't wait

[@NDT-hw7nr]

Is that huge slot on the tool holder for the spatula maybe?

[@charlesballard5251]

I'm sure the printer came with a spatula for prying prints from the plate. Is that what the extra wide slot on the tool holder is for?

[@sebastianjanko109]

2:41 its a USB type B connector, the ones used in old and sometimes new 2d printers

[@matthewjbauer1990]

He actually meant to say Micro SD. You won't really use the USB on this printer (you can, but its better and easier to just use the SD card).

[@jthespiceoflife]

Hey uncle Jessy, any recommendations for a FDM printer that can print a full helmet? Thank you for all your great content!

[@UncleJessy]

I’m honestly still a big fan of the cr-10 still. I’ve heard great things about the large Anycubic printer with auto bed leveling as well

[@jthespiceoflife]

@@UncleJessy Thank you for your reply, I have been looking at the CR-10. However, which Anycubic machine are your referring to?

[@Braker189]

I've been hearing rumors about this machine for a few weeks, glad to, finally, see a video on it. Can't wait to order one of these

[@avyyazzie4702]

Yo Jesse, I am trying to find the neptune tool holder file to print. i just got a neptune 3, just regular 3. Your 1st video with the neptune 3 didn't have the link for the tool holder. Is the tool file on the sd card that comes with the regular neptune 3? peace!

[@feliperas]

It’s not, but you can find a lot of different tool holders on Thingverse, specifically for the N3.

[@avyyazzie4702]

@@feliperas thanks, peace!

[@beau6699]

Alright, because of this video I’ve decided to buy my first 3D printer. Wish me luck!

[@samster1995]

This one seems great. Packed with features. And direct extruder.

[@mjc5852]

Would it print those tiny resin caps that attach to dentures. It cost $200 to get those replaced.

[@RoseKindred]

Hard to jump into Elegoo, they seem to keep innovating and improving their machines. Still happy with my N2S, but eyeing this as well now.

[@xXGeko1Xx]

I did the same exact as soon as this vid dropped. This printer looks/sounds so amazing!! I’m so in love with this printer

[@UncleJessy]

Yeah, I’m honestly still happy with my fleet of Neptune 2s printers especially for the price. But awesome options for people looking to get started with 3D printing or sick of bed leveling.

[@allwoundup3574]

They pay youtubers to plug their printers without actually addressing the numerous quality issues. Case in point, this video.

[@RoseKindred]

@@allwoundup3574 No offense, but viewers know what to expect, especially when the creator says the video is brought/sponsored/gifted by the company. I bought my N2S based on this channel and I have had NO machine issues in almost a year of printing. I have only had to level the machine about 5 times. Heck, the machine is stock and I can load my files, click print, and walk away. So I have no clue about "quality issues," outside of the power supply bracket shifted with the heat, and the printer bed sawed into it. 20+ hour print still turned out perfect. I got my Mars 3 Pro based on V.O.G.'s honest review.

[@allwoundup3574]

@@RoseKindred I don't know where I was supposed to be offended by that comment but okay.

[@styleznma]

Uncle Jessy can you print TPU on the neptune 3? These squishy prints look fun but I just bought a 3

[@alvarodiaz6788]

Hey Jessy Cura doesn't have Elegoo in their profiles. what printer profile do you recommend that works .

[@samuelmeasa9283]

Found it on Amazon all ready in the Elegoo store. Price is 229.99 same as the normal Neptune 3. Hopefully they wont be trying to bait and switch the two for unaware buyers. Going to have to watch and see if that goes on sale/discount for Black Friday/Cyber Monday. Or if the price will go up after Christmas. Can't wait to try one. I really want something that can print a flexible under armor/body sock for Halo Cosplay.

[@float32]

It’s on their website again, today.

[@603VIL]

Hey man, I just got the neptune 3 max, which also has the direct drive extruder. I want to dabble with some tpu, but I wasn't sure if there was anything else that I needed to know about settings wise before I dove in.

[@n7angle856]

What kind of profiles do you use? Are they mostly stock with retraction settings adjusted? (Sorry if they are on your Patreon, i haven't seen them there)

[@timmoller7514]

I'm rallye interested to buy one but I don't know if it's gonna fit in the place I want to put it. I can't find any measurements how tall it is without the filament holder. Can you help me with this? I only need the measurement from bottom to top except the holder. Thanks and keep up with the awesome content

[@mariospanayiotou6644]

is there a profile for these prints?

[@DHoppey10]

Looking into my first 3d printer...was originally gonna go with a ender v2 but after finding all the reviews on the elegoo neptunes i think im gonna make the choice on one of these..im pretty tech savy and like the ability to “do more” whats my best option here? The neptune 2s, 3, or 3 pro?

[@feliperas]

I’m kinda bummed that I got my Neptune 3 a week ago and Elegoo release de Pro version now.

[@Sticknmove77]

Are these upgradeable like the Ender printers?

[@ederplays2788]

What filament did you use to make the bag so squishy?

[@damiengvideos4337]

Hey Jessy you mentioned some Prusa Slicer settings for the Neptune 3....anyway to get those? I am already a Patreon supporter but can't find those particular settings.

[@Anthonym_323]

Link to the Korg mask?

[@NovalG]

The large notch looks like where you can hand a set of digital calipers

[@DDCC35]

Or spatula

[@logsil2012]

Or some snippers?

[@DDCC35]

@@logsil2012 the hook for the snipper is on the side

[@matthewjbauer1990]

I just ordered one. Compared to the Anycubic Kobra, Sovol SVO6 or Mingda Magician, this printer is slightly better. The Neptune is larger than the Kobra and SV06. The SV06 doesn't have a color touch screen. Elegoo includes a run out sensor, a nice touch at this price point. The Neptune is also slightly larger (x/Y) and taller. I did want a printer that could print higher temps, but I wasn't willing to spend more on a Mingda or compromise with the Sovol SV06. I really considered getting an Anycubic Kobra since Ben Heck and Adam Savage have a Kobra Max, but the Neptune 3 being taller and having an included run out sensor sold it for me at the same price. Also, I didn't like that the Kobra has a CR-Touch style leveling probe offset from the nozzle far enough that some people complained that the sensor needed adjusting till it auto leveled properly (something I didn't want to deal with). With all the positive/glowing videos on YT about the Neptune printers, I'm really excited to get mine.

[@jmartin373]

im looking for one more printer would you recommend the pro 3 over the neptune x since they are close in price

[@danieljaeger116]

Hey uncle jessy, i am probably gonna buy the Elegoo neptune 3 pro. But i dont know if i have enough room for it. The question i have is, how deep is the elegoo without The y - rail..only the machine with housing???? Sry for my Bad english😆

[@poljaar]

Hi @unclejessy and @ElegooOfficial. This vid helped me pull the trigger on the Neptune 3 Pro as my first 3D printer!

[@CrispyJohnsonYT]

absolutely love elegoo printers! They also have incredible customer support

[@allwoundup3574]

This must be a joke. Their customer service is horrible.

[@JDUBSGUITAR]

Hey! Great video and I just received my Neptune 3 Pro today and doing its first bench test print!! It came with a small Buddha file to print but didn't come with the cool tool holder file! Maybe someone below asked but is there somewhere I can get my hands on the file? Thanks again for the great video!

[@JDUBSGUITAR]

Hey! I actually found it on the SD card in another folder lol I just didn't open up the card on the computer and only through the printer!

[@mishelle6315]

But... WHEN is it set to release?

[@brostevej]

Did they address the leveling problem?

[@MM-bi6vr]

my sd card only had the buddha and then failed right after the print. I cant seem to find it online yet.

[@QEElevators]

You should try TPU 70A

[@MaximRodin-s9u]

That TPU infinity cube is a fidget two ways at the same time.

[@nothingbetter8177]

Can you make wireless like the neptune 2 I'm new to this

[@TheButchersbLock]

The larger notch is for needle nose pliers. Great video as always mate 👍🇦🇺😊

[@michaeltownsend9883]

Images on their site show it being used to hold the scraper

[@AthAthanasius]

As per michaeltownsend9883's reply, this is definitely for the supplied scraper to sit in ('blade' up). At least in the version of the file I got with my Neptune 3 Pro in the last couple of weeks.

[@Drakonaut]

I know it's been weeks since the post, but just realized the big slot on the tools holder is probably for a scraper. Only thing I didn't see already on there

[@gilapo27]

Just got mine, i am printing my first ever benchy

[@JPWestmas]

Direct Drive is nice but I never had a problem printing TPU with a bowden tube. Guess it depends on the machine.

[@UncleJessy]

Teach me the ways! Haha I’ve always ended up with a big mess of clogged up TPU where it tries to feed it in

[@JPWestmas]

@@UncleJessy I forgot that there are harder TPU materials and much softer ones. I can see that the softer ones might not work in a traditional Extruder or Tube setup.

[@Davesbrickfilms]

I got the Neptune pro but I can’t seem to find a slicer that is compatible with this printer. Ulitimaker cura doesn’t have this printer on the list. Could you help in any way. Thanks heaps

[@tylerhowell3111]

Just got mine today!!! First time I’ve had my own 3D printer. Any suggestions on which filaments to use / are best? Thanks!

[@deadlyapollo]

The brand ZIRO from Amazon has been my go to for years.

[@kamb4400]

can this print cf nylon or other carbon fiber filaments?

[@leny_plus18]

UK/US/EU restock today ! Hurry up !

[@mahimac8126]

What filament is that blue purple one?

[@larrybud]

5:23 looks like a scraper would fit into that recess!

[@jasonhurdlow6607]

Exciting! I love my Neptune 2. This should be a winner. Agree with you on a larger one though, hopefully they'll make one for us. Something to challenge the CR-10. Oh, can we get wireless on this one? I love the wireless on my Neptune 2 (it's a cheap add-on).

[@ClydapusGotwald]

What’s the main difference from Neptune 3 to Neptune 3 pro. I feel like I bought the 3 and wasted my money cause the pro is out now.

[@boehserenkel]

This one over Anycubic Kobra?

[@waynetrain-dn4sf]

i would say yes. slightly bigger build volume, dual z rods and cheaper. kobra 280€ and neptune 3 pro 260€ here. also heard several times, that elegoos customer service is pretty good.

[@sammcenany12]

ive been eyeing this guy on amazon for 230$ its a steal

[@mmmuck]

think the big notch is for snips or needle nose pliers

[@Basil_boi]

Says micro USB shows microSD

[@danityvanityinsanity]

Great! Now I can start printing body organs for fun and profit!😁👍

[@RiikanVR]

This might be next printer love the auto bed leveling and direct drive!! But questions for 500$ budget what is the best bang for my buck in a 3d printer

[@masonl87]

This is *absurdly* tempting since it appears to not need any kind of manual leveling.

[@despiertateymotivate]

that back space on the holder is for the cutters! I think...

[@jasoncombs3232]

Mt biggest grip is the front micro USB.... Why Elegoo??? WHY???‽

[@dvomang]

its also upside down which is a small gripe but annoying none the less

[@levigabel3685]

i just got this printer after watching this, but you said its super quiet, but mine is not. its this one fan that always turns on full blast whenever the extruder is over 50c. its not a fan in the hot end, its one in the base, and its super loud and i cant turn it off. help would be appreciated 😀

[@ashh_grey]

Guys please I need help : can the Neptune 3 pro print lifesized helmets ?

[@kennetvalentin9887]

A question for you: I have a elegoo Neptune 2s. When the corners of the heatbed is leveled, the middle of the plate has a slightly bend downward, so there is a bigger distance in the middle when the corners are leveled. What can I do to fix this issue?

[@jasonhurdlow6607]

Sometimes you can cut shapes out of thin aluminum foil and place them under the removable bed surface to raise the middle up. Sometimes you can just ignore it and it doesn't matter much.

[@F1NNJA_Industries]

Where is the korg file from

[@reggi200]

do you have a problem your printer reboot on middle of printer ,first stop and 5 second after the screen reboot and i lost the printer can help me

[@LutherBuilds]

I just bought this printer. I'm excited to slightly upgrade from an Ender 3 Pro.

[@TheNextDecade]

OH my ELEGOO rep said the notch in the tool holder is for a camera or peripheral. A new doodad for this is coming...?

[@marcoc.1646]

Nice printer but as you also said in the video, I would like a larger print area. There are now hundreds of printers of this or similar format. I don't have a fdm yet, I'm tempted by Bambu lab X1, but even in this printer the print area is relatively small. An interesting size is that of the Prusa XL, that is 360x360x360 mm, not gigantic but not too small. Some action figures that I printed in resin (Elegoo Saturn), were around 30/35 cm tall, so that 1cm more that the XL has is comfortable to have.

[@СергейМихайлов-з6ш]

Fun noise is a main feature over 3D printer after work done.

[@dekopuma]

Any idea if they added the ability to pause at layer height in gcode? It would be great for making it easier to switch colors mid print. I know the Neptune 3 does not support that in the firmware.

[@UnvarnishedTarnished]

That's interesting, wouldnt that just be something you do in the slicing of your print?

[@AlexSwavely]

Yes, slicers have the ability to insert a "pause" gcode command but if the printer doesn't recognize it, it gets ignored.

[@4.094]

Using TPU for printing helmet will be cool.