Sure cuts a lot 5 upgrade1/16/2024 ![]() ![]() There are some fans which are audible, but not very loud and I saw that Creality already added some extra exhaust pieces which other manufacturer have left for the user to print themselves (I like that). ![]() The nozzle is made of brass and I saw that I got an extra piece in the package, which is a nice touch. Moving on to the extruder assembly, we see that we’re dealing with an all-metal ‘Sprite’ dual-gear direct drive extruder which works very well with difficult material (such as TPU – we’ll test it in a minute). Well, it should but that doesn’t always happen and in time, it will wear out – some users have complained that it happened very quickly, so why not just add glass? Anyway, remember that this is one element that can be easily replaced and I suggest doing so right away for a better printing experience.Īlso, the printing surface itself is not really that big, measuring 11.0 x 8.6 x 8.6 inches (22.0 x 22.0 x 28.0cm), but I suppose the Ender-5 Plus is an option for those that need more space. There is a PC spring steel sheet which should be flexible enough to allow the prints to easily come off. The printing plate can be adjusted using the four wheels underneath it (they’re large, so kudos to Creality), but I do have one complaint here. The motors for the X and Y axes move with the help of belts and wheels and there are better options out there – yes, the wheels do wear out eventually and need replacing, so not really the ideal way of doing things especially considering the price tag of the Creality Ender-5 S1. I thought that I had two left hands, but I later found out that it was actually a QC issue and I had to completely replace the flexible coupling. ![]() The Z-Axis moves up and down along a metallic rod and I did see an anti-backlash spring there which I accidentally pulled out and had to install again. There are three stepper motors, one for each of the three axes. The PSU, the main board and the display, all are inside the large bottom piece that comes already attached to the bottom frame and has four feet to no scratch the surface it stays on. ![]() Overall, there is very little plastic, so the 3D printer feels well built, but it’s going to be a bit heavy – I do appreciate a lot the metallic handles that the manufacturer added on the sides which help a lot especially when assembling the 3D printer. Creality Ender-5 S1 – the cable management. Obviously, it’s up to you to make sure that the cable management is done right, but Creality does give you everything you need to keep things neat and tidy: zip ties, wire clip, flat cable flips and there is even a cutting plier inside the package. But unlike other DIY/hobby 3D printers, everything is very neatly put together, so pretty much nothing hangs outside the metallic cuboid created by the frame. The Creality Ender-5 S1 is smaller than the Ender-5 Plus, but even so, it will occupy a bit of space from the desk considering that, after installed, it measures 22.4 x 18.1 x 16.7 inches (or 57.0 x 46.0 x 42.5cm).
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