Unbox Build & Test | BIQU B1 3D Printer | Mantis Hacks

[@jana171]

Well @Matt Denton , this unboxing was far more interesting to watch than most other i've ever seen. What you did was to take us through the boring stuff in a fast way and then *actually* test the printer features in a way that makes it interesting and relevant for seasoned engineers like myself as well as upcoming makers. Well done m8.

[@MattDenton]

Oh thanks! I appreciate that. I mean the video is not doing well but I enjoyed the process and half someone enjoyed the result. In ix and test is not really my thing but a have another one to do soon.

[@Bigelowbrook]

I just got an AnyCubic Mega X to add to my farm. For $400 with free shipping, I was actually impressed with it. I had it running within 30 minutes!

[@hjartland]

Just subscribed. This was a great intro to the BIQU B1. Mine arrives today! I will be rewatching your video a couple times for sure. Well done.

[@MattDenton]

Thanks 👍 happy printing 👌

[@drxym]

It's basically a printer made from all the bits that Bigtreetech sell as upgrades to the Ender 3.

[@MattDenton]

Interesting 🤔

[@IveComeUndone]

pretty neat. i really like the color scheme of the printer. and its very sleek looking. i might consider getting it.

[@MattDenton]

I think it's good for the price. Just spend some time checking the running parts as I did and you will have a nice machine.

[@TechGuyNelly]

I upgraded my Ender 3 with the tft35 screen and it does the same as this using the latest firmware update. So I didn't use the filament runout sensor now I unplugged it.

[@MattDenton]

Interesting! 🤔

[@CMDRBlueeagle66]

It could be because you set it to Smart. Smart is for the Bigtreetech Smart Filament Sensor, that does detect a jam. The one installed is a simple switch type.

[@MattDenton]

Yeah it could be. But I did try the other option if "on" and it did the same thing.. but I'll try again.

[@AlvaroQF]

Is a good idea to have a ptfe tube in the heatbreak that does not rotate. It is a great improvement on the Creality printers and it should be in this case also. I’d take a look at the e-steps too. Have fun and continue with this awesome videos!!

[@MattDenton]

Hi. Thanks. I've not looked at a creality printer so not sure what you mean?

[@programandounavida2171]

Se agradecen mucho los subtítulos muchas gracias desde Argentina.

[@marktadgell8885]

Great Matt .. let’s hope if you do have a power cut , that the print will resume and Bond to together .. put over a good looking machine 👍🏻

[@MattDenton]

Yes all sorted and working well

[@wernervanpeppen4873]

Hey Mattt. I've had this printer now for a month and so far very happy. It pints nicely, is not too difficult to set up and makes some nice prints. Like you I printed the idol out (full size though) and it came out nicely, good quality prints for a reasonable price. It's currently printing some mounts for models for a scale model shot.

[@MattDenton]

Yeah they are great machines for the price! 👍

[@MattDenton]

I’ve done a couple of full size idols now 🤣

[@maunladbalesandusedclothin3227]

hello i know this is an old video but i buy this kind and model of printer my screen says no printer attached how did you solved the issue

[@wernervanpeppen4873]

reseat all the connectors to the printhead. I've got that sometines

[@marksknudson]

Finally got this to work. It was my ignorance about Github that caused the problem. Once I downloaded the .zip folders to my PC, I was able to copy the correct .bin file for Marlin and the folders and files for the screen. Then when I put the SD card in the back slot and powered it up, it updated the firmware. Then put the SD card in the front slot and powered it up and it updated the screen. 2 .bmp files got error messages. Don't know what, if any, problems this created. Let me know if you need more detail. I'm a total newb with quite a bit of computer background, but not github or 3d printers. It seems like it should have been easier.

[@MattDenton]

I had the same issue with two missing bitmaps, I reported it to the support team but they don't seem to have the same issue, so good to know it's not just me! Anyway, it won't effect the operation of the machine. Happy printing 👌👍

[@LondonPredatorAngler]

I have been looking all night at 3D printing for begainners, I just don't have a clue, I wanna make my own Lego larger MiniFigures (Maxifigure) cos having them made by others asking for crazy prices. Thought I would look at seeing if I could do it myself, looks complex for my tiny brian.

[@MattDenton]

There's lots of info and tutorials out there.. once you get going, and assuming your printer behaves.. it's very rewarding 👍

[@Creative_Electronics]

Nice unboxing Matt

[@MattDenton]

Thanks

[@Nissenko]

Damn, your desk is woobly! You should print an additional foot 😉

[@MattDenton]

Yeah temporary folding table 😬😒

[@ronykowalski5476]

Thank you for the tutorial! Super helpful. What slicer are you using for this machine? Can you share the setting for PLA?

[@dejayrezme8617]

Pretty amazing. I was looking at the boa rg that is in there, the BigTreeTech SKR V1.4 to upgrade my old delta printer. But for 100 bucks more I could get this complete printer including silent TMC stepper drivers and pre assembled lol. Does anyone know which and how many TMC stepper drivers are in there?

[@MuhammadDaudkhanTV100]

Excellent printer

[@frequencylim]

Last question: I review lot of videos on 3D Printer setup. Why the builder all never use threadlocker (e.g loctite 243) on the screws. I thought 3D have lot of movement and all those factory screws doesn't coat with threadlocker?????

[@MattDenton]

Well it would certainly help screws shaking loose during shipping 😬

[@creativ01]

Nice review. Printer looks also good, but that wobbly, bending table make me nervous :)

[@MattDenton]

The table is great! The sheet that comes off the table is flexible to get the part off. But when it's on the table it's rigid! It's actually s really nice solution

[@creativ01]

@@MattDenton I meant your big black working table, not printer :)

[@MattDenton]

AHH 😆

[@dreamcat4]

Hi! How different is this printer to the current no. 1 printer of 2020 the Crealty Ender 3 Pro? Because the Ender 3 regularly can be found on offer for around 150 GBP. Is this version better in some sense? What else are we getting for that extra 50 bucks? Also BTW Matt how do you feel abound SLA printers? Too messy for you? That is what I am thinking myself currently. Well anyhow there are some amazing cheap SLA printers coming onto the market now. If you can hack SLA. Just thought it was worth to mention here too. When the topic is about the quality of cheap 3d printers.

[@MattDenton]

Good point. I've not had any experience with an Ender, and I see many of these printers are of similar build. From a quick look at the specifications the main differences are this for the BIQU B1: 1) Larger build area 235x235x270 23% larger 2) Dual screen modes the BIQU mode is a nice interface and is easier to navigate for a beginner and even as a seasoned pro I prefer it to the Marlin interface. 3) Filament run out sensor ( although mine didn't work )

[@MattDenton]

As for SLA.. not looked at it yet as I don't have a need for fine detail and the mess puts me off..

[@MattDenton]

4) Fully enclosed power supply

[@dreamcat4]

@@MattDenton Thanks it does indeed seem that the BIQU B1 is slightly different in many details. When really paying attention. And is the better device. In terms of cost I believe it's not actually more expensive. After realizing that there are many versions of Ender 3 Pro, and the Ender 3 [whichever version] has been updated and are actually more expensive. Clearly the BIQU B1 is better than it's Ender 3 equivalent model. Therefore I very much hope BIQU keep making improvements and can earn a fair share of the 3d printer market. Wonder if you might be inclined to do a follow up video for parts upgrades. For those remaining places where it is still a bit rough around the edges.

[@billkaroly]

Have you used the heated bed much in the last few months? If so, unplug the heatbed and check the connector.

[@MattDenton]

I have. Have you had problems?

[@BenBilliams]

im having a ton of trouble getting the print bed to level. The corners are so different from the height of the middle that when the corners are the right height, the nozzle drags and scraps into the middle of the bed. is there any tips on how to fix this?

[@MattDenton]

Contact support! Sounds like your bed is somehow warped!!

[@FANTASYLORDCOX]

same they carnt ship to uk.

[@thegoldenking9933]

Should i get the ender v2 or biqu b1 or artillery genius as a first printer?

[@MattDenton]

Well I have no experience with the other printers so I couldn't comment. I am taking a look at a lottmax shark soon which is similar to ender

[@miguelmachado6708]

Artillery and biqu better

[@matsv201]

I was thinking you where to buy a 400x400 or larger printer to print longer technic beams.

[@MattDenton]

I do need one 😉

[@matsv201]

@@MattDenton so for something like the 8860 car chassie 1:5 if I remeber correctly the largest plates 8x6. That would be 320mm Then there are the 15 hole technic beams.. I guess they need to be printed in two parts. So that would be 320mm long also per part. I would think they would need like a post tention rod to not fall apart for a load.

[@MattDenton]

I've done the 15 long beans before using wedges to hold then together. Check out the forklift and bulldozer videos

[@matsv201]

@@MattDenton is that really sufficiently strong? I guess the strain is lower on the bulldozer than the car chassie.

[@MattDenton]

Should be ok.

[@RajuBorda]

Nice Review matt. I am facing an issue with my Z+ movement from day 0. When i use touch screen and press Z+ nozzle doesnt move a bit . while Z- , X and Y axis works very well from touch screen . Do i need firmware update ? or it's an different issue ? any tips will be appreciated .

[@MattDenton]

Marlin board firmware update will probably help, or there is a factory reset from the LCD consol but I didn't try that. Have you contacted support? They were very helpful for me.

[@RajuBorda]

@@MattDenton they told me to update stepper motor driver. But I did LCD update as per your video and Merlin. I guess one of them worked ! My few test prints are facing a later separation issues exactly on a specific height. Not sure what is causing it .

[@MattDenton]

If it's always at the same height maybe your z carrage is sticking at that height. Check the carrige moves freely and check the stepper drive at that point by hand to see if its moving freely.. machine switched off

[@RajuBorda]

@@MattDenton i tried that and now issue is fixed. printed small bear using g-code provided by biqu and it printed perfectly. new issue i am facing is all newly generated g-code using cura gives really bad prints. can you suggest good slicer for BIQU ?

[@MattDenton]

What issues are you having with your prints from cura?

[@skyrim4713]

Last print looks like angry Lee.

[@shreym8720]

I am getting printer halted, kill called. Whenever I give a new print on this printer. What could be the issue?

[@MattDenton]

I don’t know.. have you contacted support?

[@shreym8720]

@@MattDenton yes, but no solution yet.

[@finnvaughan4469]

Hi mate just bought one of these having some problems while printing can u get back to me

[@frequencylim]

Hi Matt, has Biqi came back with the Filament Sensor Test issues?

[@MattDenton]

They sent me a new sensor.. buy I think it's a firmware issue.. or a setting. Make sure you using have the filament senior mode set to auto

[@frequencylim]

@@MattDenton Thanks

[@copperninja5248]

ebery time i trey to send it home it syas error road block or can mopve and nothing moves but the pullies and the system does its job but bed and gun does not move please help i got this for christmas and want to get into 3d printing

[@copperninja5248]

it says orinter halted kill called im neew toi 3d printing and i have not even been able to use it because of this problem please please please please help

[@MattDenton]

You need to contact BIQU support with the error codes you have. Unfortunately I didn’t design the printer I just tested one and mine worked very well. The support team are pretty good though 👍👍

[@copperninja5248]

@@MattDenton ok thank you so much your the best that what i did thank you

[@dgillespie13]

Why would you place a 3D printer on a table that is so obviously highly flexible. You can see it bounce when you lean forward. Was that to make sure it didn't produce a quality output?

[@MattDenton]

The table is what I had to hand.. the output was good 💁 have you seen the lulzbot mini printing while suspended from bungee cord!

[@AHC_]

Mine says “no printer attached”

[@gogothetrueone3591]

Hello do you have any new about the skipping issue ?

[@MattDenton]

Feed rate was too high for the temperature. Try increasing your hit end 10 degrees or more, or slow the print down.

[@gogothetrueone3591]

@@MattDenton By the ways any new about printer ? issue...

[@MouthShutRR]

That statue looks nice how long did it take

[@lonewarrior6633]

Doge Gaming - 30 hours.

[@MouthShutRR]

Loan Warrior how did u figure that out lol

[@MattDenton]

It's at the end of the video...

[@scottycranmer8548]

when i put my firmware on the root of a card it doesn't do anything :( it boots up quickly and still shows the old firmware in the info screen.. this is for the main board. I haven't attempted the screen yet

[@MattDenton]

Are you putting the SD card in the rear slot? The main board will take a while to updates.. the screen will come on straight away and when the FW update is done the screen should reconnect to the main board.

[@scottycranmer8548]

@@MattDenton I realised my error and it was a noob mistake.. I was reading the firmware date of the screen software.. not the marlin firmware. It's working and the print quality is AMAZING for no tweaks stock settings and cheap filament. Thank you for the reply

[@MattDenton]

Great. glad it's working 👍

[@alwinsentochon9723]

nice bro

[@avgear2694]

Can u help me? which is better Biqu b1 or Et4 pro?

[@MattDenton]

I've bit tried the ET4 sorry

[@RockinM64]

Can it print TPU

[@MattDenton]

I don’t know as it’s not direct drive I would imagine that would be tricky!

[@kylearthurs786]

Hey I’ve been having issues with this printer can anyone help

[@noisy_boy_fps]

I CANT UPGRADE THE FIRMWARE, WHAT IS ROOT DIRECTORY SD CARD

[@MattDenton]

Root directory is the lowest level directory on the SD card. Google it for better explanation

[@thany3]

Why are 3D printers always build-it-yourself kits? I can't remember the first home 2D printers being like that.

[@plane9182]

Most ready to run printers come in large packages and they run the risk of damage from shipping companies.

[@MattDenton]

Yeah... Smaller packaging less chance of damage lower shipping costs..

[@ksg3746]

@@MattDenton Totally agree on shipping reason and they're also kit format to keep competitive price point down due to assembly costs in the factory. The Anet A8 is effectively a massive box of parts in a build it yourself hobbiest kit at sub £100. Brands like Creality (CR10/Ender) are partial builds so less assembly time at the factory to keep costs down but on the flip they have a shorter build time in the home. Then the big boys where it is fully assembled and that's where the bulk of their costs reside, but they're literally a turnkey solution and tend to be heavily QA'd and components hidden away from dust and roaming fingers Great impartial video BTW - everything's fixable and it seems all of your concerns raised are purely software based which is digital delivery so as soon as its patched its ready for you to receive.

[@61O_42]

nice c:

[@C0mfortCruise]

Just looks like an Ender 3 Pro with a different interface and colored alluminum

[@MattDenton]

Yes with some extra features and 23% larger build area

[@benderthegreat2947]

It that the golden idol from Indiana Jones

[@MattDenton]

Yep 👍

[@JasperMulder100]

Nice review ... but please do something about your work surface. The shaking and flexing of you work surface is distracting. Every time you lower your elbow, it bends. Otherwise enjoyed your experience and findings.

[@MattDenton]

😂 temporary table 😬👍

[@thany3]

Wait, all those problems that the manufacturer should have seen by just bloody testing the damn thing, and you go "it's really very good". Lolwut?

[@MattDenton]

ALL these self build printers come with some issues. I've not seen one yet that doesn't go together without some tinkering. To be fair, this would have worked straight out of the box, but.. as I point out if you spend a bit of time tinkering you will get a MUCH better printer!