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I'll be reviewing my QIDI TECH X-One 3D printer. That's it right there. Prior to getting my printer, I had beginner level experience with 3D printing, and 3D printer buying. I've had my printer now for about 4 months, and definitely say I've gone beyond just being a beginner.
I chose the X-One after doing a lot of research on it and other similar entry-level hobbiest printers. What really stood out to me about this printer was that there's no assembly required once I got it. It essentially works right out of the box. In that regard it definitely lived up to the marketing. After removing the packing material and just leveling the bed, it was good to go.
Another detail that led me to the X-One was the enclosure. It makes it a lot easier to print when your printer isn't just sitting out with components exposed. Everything's covered up nicely, and it's got more of a finished look than most of the kit printers you can buy out there.
I've primarily used my printer for making props and models, and designing some small functional things to make my life a little easier. Been mostly using PLA filament for printing, but the X-One can handle other filaments as well. The only other filament that I've used has been ABS, and with the enclosure design I was able to easily make some covers so that the temperature can be regulated like you need for ABS.
My favorite thing about the X-One is its usability. It's very easy to get just going right away with it. Also, QIDI TECH is very helpful with their tech support. I had an end-stop(?) button stop working on me, and about two days later I had a replacement for it at my door that I could install with the tools that they included when you get the printer to start with.
My least favorite thing is the noise. It isn't louder than other printers I've seen, but I have it running in my bedroom right now and it definitely keeps you awake at night if you try to do that.
I've made several modifications, all of which are purely cosmetic or just utilitarian changes. I added an angled mount for the touchscreen to make it easier to read from above. I added a small tool-mount on the side there that you can see, that is great for adding just the special tools that you need, just to take stuff off the table or clean stuff up. I also added a strip to the LED strip so you can independently control that, so that it doesn't bother me at night. Also the covers for the tops and the sides, so that you can print ABS. The last major modification I made was to upgrade the bed to a borosilicate glass from the original blue tape that comes with it, because the blue tape would actually separate when you try to do the bed at temperatures for the ABS. So, it had to be replaced basically.
I'd recommend this printer to anyone wanting a good printer right out of the box, and for a lower price point compared to most other printers. Finally, I'll put up some images I've printed with the X-One. The Lightsaber, I think, is my favorite print so far. It's about 17 different pieces that I finished in PLA using 2/10mm layers in four different PLA colors and finished in spray paint. I also printed these dragon eggs in PLA, with basically the same settings as the Lightsaber. The eggs were printed in two parts and filled up the bed of my printer. Finally, my most recent print is this ship. This model is made up of over 60 individual parts. Many of the smaller parts I was able to fit on the bed at the same time once I was running. And, it's made of PLA and printed in my usual settings.
I'm Brian Moman with VariablePenguin Designs, thanks for watching.
And, that was an example of the printer running. It's not very loud, as you can tell, but it's loud enough to where if, you're laying right beside it, it gets kind of annoying. The loudest noise you hear is the fan motor running to keep the filament at the right temperature. And that's all, thank you.
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