UPDATE! Easythreed k9 - 3D printer from TEMU

[@Sully948]

I also got a K9 as my first printer about a month ago! one thing that is super crucial to get good bed adhesion is to do 2 full passes of leveling using the 1-4 buttons and getting just the smallest amount of drag on a piece of paper between the nozzle and the print bed. the next thing is that you need to cover the printer with something like a clear storage tote if it isnt in a warm room with little to no air movement, because you want your first couple layers to cool slowly so they don't quickly contract and curl up away from the build plate. also if you are using Cura slicer, make sure you turn your retraction down to around 2.5-3.0mm from the default 6.5mm when printing PLA, that should help a lot, I'm testing it myself right now!

[@anthonypopp7954]

Dude awesome! Thank you so much for your input

[@YourBackupNailTech]

Can you print PET from drinking water bottles from it???

[@AnyCubicKobra3]

i literally forgot that i had to level the bed of my easythreed k9 printer 2 times and im gonna do it again because i did it wrong

[@eloyator]

hello @sully948 can you help me with my K9 i got some troubles. One of them is that the nozzle press down and make holes on my prints. I think is about the config, can you help me? thanks in advance

[@anthonygrimaldi9483]

Honestly I’m impressed with how good that first tiny goblin came out.

[@anthonypopp7954]

I was a tad shocked myself

[@8RONZ3M4N]

I used the back of an old CD case with double sided tape on top, in place of the build plate. It fits perfectly & the lip on both sides of the case prevent it from moving: Cover the top surface evenly with double sided tape on for adhesion. Level the bed before removing the protective layer of tape then print. Prints are smooth & removed cleanly & easily. When finished put the protective layer of tape back on sticky surface ready for next use. You should get around 4 prints out of it before needing to change the tape.

[@edgartheface]

You'll be an incredible 3D printing guy!!! I remember me starting 3 years ago with an Ender 5 Pro that is really really sturdy but not the smartest printer and it helped me a lot to learn about how to calibrate everything manually, how to get the leveling right, how to slice nicely for that device. People around me are just starting with 3D printing and getting their Elegoo Neptunes or Anycubic Kobras or Ender 3 V3 and always ask me about WiFi, Cloud, Webcam and Auto-something-calibration, .... nothing! You simply hear and feel and see what is going on on your printer and how to get the desired results. I would recommend people to spend these 40-50 bucks and find out if 3D printing is something they enjoy. You can either fine-tune these tiny flimsy things and get really decent results or you upgrade quickly to like an Ender 3 V3 or something similar and give this one to another family member or friend for them to find out how it works. It's an awesome introductory toy!!

[@edgartheface]

It's kinda like learning stick shifters first to get a feeling for the sounds, transmission and everything.

[@nonzensy1554]

i made the experience that using the home brew slicer software isn't always the best path on operating a 3d printer. wasted 4 attempts on a ender 3 v3 se to get my first benchy printet until i switched to the ultimaker cura software which was a breeze to use and configure. with my easythrees k9 i only build the rocket so far. i was impressen how good it came out after first bed leveling. but if i find a ultimaker cura profile for it i will try some similar models for table top like you did. i heard there is a 3d print for holding spools on the table that only needs some ball bearings and then is good to go, but you solution seems to work to. so props to yiu for doing it cheaper. i also have to work on limited budget so everything done with means available is a win. quality over speed. if i can scrape some money i _might_ upgrade the ender 3 v3 se with a kit that turns up it's speed. it comes with a new touch display and a meaauring device for accerations that measures it's vibrations to optimise acceleration and thus use it's full potential. There are some videos on the easythreed k9 on upgrading it's rigidity out there too. one involves upgrading it's stiffness with 3d printed parts. this should improve build quality and thus print quality significantly. also exchanging board and stepper motors for speed. but those i guess need a bigger budged so i'll put them to later. your print quality is seriously impressive. hope to see more of this coming! congratulatuons for your patience. you deserve a commendation!

[@mklink5813]

To solve the plate I have seen others use a glue stick. They run/run the glue stick across the plate. I have not tried yet.

[@anthonypopp7954]

I’ll give it a shot though I did learn that it wasn’t sticking because it wasn’t properly leveled. I haven’t had an issue since.

[@micver1091]

Also goth k9 and a tuned cura. And it can really move. The buildplate is a problem. I Tryd a glas plate with some sticky glu and that works super iam searching for a glas plate. I printed a ghost ship benchi.mine was 65 . You can also use tinkercad and then Export a stl and print everything you want.

[@lennyb8079]

if you are having issues with bed adhesion before ordering new build plate try an ordinary glue stick. it works wonders with this printer. i have the same setup ( even the same filament ) and i haven`t lost a print due to bed adhesion since i did.

[@JosephLorentzen]

The print bed rocks a tiny bit on mine. I am going to mount it against the printer with double sided tape or put another screw with a nut horizontal to the control box. I might also make some clamps to secure it to a board underneath. I am going the double sided tape first to see which is most effective. I will let you know if there is any improvement.

[@christophercastilaw3157]

Those are neat little printers. But look into the ender 2 pro. They are around 150. And they print very good and are super user friendly. Also use brim build plate adhesion instead of the raft and tree supports. Or you can wait for the release date for the bambu labs a1. It’s 399. Or the a1 mini. Can’t go wrong with either one.

[@PavloKeba]

So, what about upgrages? Just hanging the roll up to the ceiling? Right?

[@anthonypopp7954]

As far as upgrades go I’m not certain how far you can get with this thing without tampering with the device itself. The PLA roll arm that supposed to hang off the back doesn’t hold well so hanging it from whatever I can gives it a smoother travel to the melting tip

[@bencastor9207]

​@@anthonypopp7954 I wouldn't suggest upgrading because a Bambu Labs A1 Mini isn't that expensive and you can get great quality prints off of it, it's perfect for TTRPG miniatures. I still use my K9 for little parts like balls for my kids foosball table and things like that.

[@michaelhermann705]

And here i sit even after a week with it and it refuses to print in the middle of the plate, Are you using Easyware or the Cura that came on the SD card?

[@Peannlui]

I got Ultimaker Cura from the Cura website. From there you can size and align your 3D model (STL) before slicing it.

[@milespettingill]

I have that same problem with the build plate i haven't found a way to fix it but if i do I will tell u!

[@anthonypopp7954]

For sure that would be great. I’m pretty sure it was a level king issue. I have t ran into that same problem recently

[@Retaxal_Miku]

How do you change size?

[@Peannlui]

You use the Cura software to scale the model.

[@anthonypopp7954]

What the gentle person above me said. You use the scale editor in the software to change the size

[@micver1091]

Smal update . I have some new Springs. Just cut them down to size. And use the same screws. Now you dont heva to Level the each time. Also i cut down a metal plate. Down to de building size. And glued that to Magnetic plate. And use the glue stick on it. And i stoped using raft and brims. Works just super fine. The last time i leveld the bed and the nozzle is two weeks ago

[@romegutierre5377]

Forty bucks thats brazy bool. What the link to thst. Or how kan i find and herre with the same name if the printer

[@Peannlui]

AliExpress, or Temu

[@gooby-f3d]

Can you try printing multiple items at once like an army of skeletons or something cause I'm wanting to get a 3d printer for minis to

[@anthonypopp7954]

Yeah for sure. Ill give that a shot

[@gooby-f3d]

@@anthonypopp7954 thank you

[@anthonypopp7954]

@@gooby-f3d so I did it. I’m working on the video now but I have to run it through another cycle.

[@gooby-f3d]

@@anthonypopp7954 cool man thank you I've been looking forward to the video

[@anthonypopp7954]

@@gooby-f3d just posted it yesterday!

[@OmgSaySomething]

...I can't believe you filmed this vertically...

[@WayOfTheBros]

Why are you gluing things lol It’s plastic🤣 a lighter, metal paper clip or sumn and “weld”. Record in landscape! Trying to use the right terms every time makes you stumble over ur thoughts. I’m guilty of this as well lol Plenty of apps and web sites now that’ll do just about everything relating to the software like turning a photo to a usable print, scaling things up or down, etc

[@WayOfTheBros]

7:10 - A layer of Hot Glue then peel 🤣🤣

[@anthonypopp7954]

The heat from the tip of the glue gun melts the plastic too so it makes it a compound of glue and plastic!

[@lilbadatrap]

​@@WayOfTheBrosif you buy a good enough bed you won't need glue! Start upgrading your printer and you can start to print better plastics and like a new bed will just make life easyier

[@romegutierre5377]

What's are upgrades you recommend​@@lilbadatrap

[@FredrickTheKorok]

That’s not “ok” quality that’s bad.. I don’t wanna be mean tho

[@anthonypopp7954]

It was better than I expected which is why it was ok. It had exceeded my expectations lol