Weedo X40 3D Printer Review Review - Budget IDEX 3D Printer - Independent Dual Extruder

[@golddarren140]

Brilliant review 👍

[@CallumColes]

Thank you for watching and the comment 😁

[@neilforker84]

I'm new to 3D printing. I assembled a Prusa MK3S+ with MMU2 just several weeks ago and was learning all about it, but I was intrigued by IDEX so I could do simultaneous duplicates. The Weedo ended up what I chose. Since I'm new I'm still on the uphill side of the learning curve, but so far I like this printer. I haven't figured out how to automatically load filament, but other than that the only thing I really don't like is the micro SD card handling. It's tedious to remove/insert on the printer, and a pain to use the adapter on the PC. To solve that I bought: 1) a micro SD to micro SD cable extender; and 2) an external memory card reader for the PC. The extender is great, and much easier for removal/insertion of the card. Also true of the external memory card reader. The card pops in the top which just seems easier than side slots. Thanks for the great review!

[@CallumColes]

Wow that's a brave first printer! But yes, IDEX really is an awesome implementation, way more efficient and I love efficiency. You're micro SD card solution sounds good, clearly a problem solver, so you've found a good hobby to get into:D

[@fireheadpet2039]

Excellent review! Extremely thorough and just as important, I found your observations quite fair and very relevant. You are spot on: IDEX printers' value diminish if I can buy two small printers for equal or lesser value, with the benefit of redundancy. You would think after watching your video that this is Weedoo's first printer to market?!? I look forward to your printing business videos. Keep it up! C

[@CallumColes]

Thank you, appreciate your positive feedback! I do like to cover all the little annoying bits as feel a lot of KZbinrs focus on the positives, perhaps influenced by a freebie... The main benefit of an IDEX for me is the reduction in setup time and reduced power consumption (only one heated bed). The trouble is, if the printer is a bit fiddly to use, the setup time benefit is quickly lost. So yes, does need to come in below 2x price to be worth consideration. I think you're right about this being a first/early machine from Weedo, especially since it was originally launched as a kickstarter. I haven't seen much activity from them recently, but do think they've got a great base for a really excellent IDEX machine, so do hope they follow up with an upgraded version.

[@Happy3dprinting]

Another great review👍 Looking forward to the ender 3 S1 review so I can compare notes with my experience with the ender. Typically Creality just released the S1 pro which looks like they upgraded a few bits and pieces.

[@CallumColes]

Thanks Steve! Next weekend it will be here, will be interested to see if we've had a similar experience too, I look forward to your feedback

[@HPFPVS]

I just bought one of these Friday, so far it's been great straight out the box,no issues.... But I am new to 3d printing and had a question what software is free but good to utilize 2 colors? This may be a stupid question lol.. but I have only been 3d printing for about 3 weeks

[@CallumColes]

Hey Howard, glad you've got off to a good start. You should be able to do two colour printing in the slicer that Weedo have made available for the printer, it's basically a modified version of Cura, so lots of guidance available online for free. It's not what I use personally, so not an expert with it, but if you have any specific questions let me know and I will take a look.