Artillery Sidewinder X2 3D Printer, SW-X2 Newest Model 95% Pre-Assembled Ultra-Quiet Rapid Heating Dual Z System Filament Runout Detection Resume Printing 300x300x400mm

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Due to the direct drive extruder, the retraction of 2 mm is quite low and the retraction speed of 25 mm/s as well. Especially the settings for retraction can differ greatly between different 3D printers. Therefore it is important to calibrate this setting individually. Best Cura Settings & Profile for the Sidewinder X2 – Tested! Printing Temperature Calibration on the Sidewinder X2 The only downside to the Filament Sensor is that its wiring disrupts the otherwise perfectly neat cabling of the Sidewinder X2. Its cable can’t be perfectly hidden or placed in a way that makes it less eye-catching. But maybe I’m just a little clumsy and you can find a nicer way to route the cable. Easy Assembly The Sidewinder X2 can also print with ABS. However, ABS is more demanding than PLA. In addition to the higher temperatures for the extruder and print bed, it also requires a warm and homogeneous ambient temperature. Since the X2 has an open print volume, it is best suited for small ABS parts only. If you want to print larger ABS parts, you should get a suitable enclosure. This one from Creality comes in two sizes, the larger of which should also fit the X2. I did not scale the model and printed it in its original size. However, if I had printed it larger and placed the base on the areas of the print bed where the four screws are located, there would probably have been problems with the print bed adhesion, as the temperature there is lower than on the rest of the print bed.

Printer Calibration: Step-by-Step to Perfect Results How to Calibrate the Printing Temperature of the Sidewinder X2 The only part of the Sidewinder X2 that is not perfect for PLA is its glass print bed. For PLA, other print bed surfaces like PEI would be better. But if you reduce the print speed of the first layer to 5 to 10 mm/s, the adhesion will be good enough. Otherwise, you can always use adhesives like Magigoo. One of the best upgrades of the Sidewinder X2 is the sensor for automatic print bed leveling. It works similar to a BL Touch or CR Touch. It uses a thin pin to mechanically feel the print bed. The high-quality broadband power supply is underpinned by sophisticated technologies and a stable power supply. The only point of assembly that could be perfected would be an immobile print bed that can only be leveled automatically without turning screws. Other 3D printers already have such leveling and eliminate manual leveling completely. Quiet Stepper Motor Drivers

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The printing temperature is of particular importance in 3D printing, as it usually has the greatest impact on the final result. An incorrectly set printing temperature leads to the most common printing errors. These include over-extrusion, under-extrusion, stringing and various other printing errors. Below are the best temperature ranges for the standard filaments on the Sidewinder X2 and later in this article you will learn how to calibrate this important setting. On the Sidewinder X1, you would have to turn the eccentric nut to ensure it has the proper tension against the aluminum extrusion. But for the Sidewinder X2, Artillery took some inspiration from the TwoTrees Bluer Plus and the carriages now use a spring to push the V-slot wheel against the extrusion. Improved ribbon cable setup

Another filament, and another Eastman bust. The Alien Bounty Hunter was in my queue for almost a year, but I finally printed it. And man, this is awesome! Print quality is great, and I also like the filament even though it’s color is “gold”. Artillery has always put a lot of emphasis on the look and feel of their 3D printers. And this also includes the noise level. Other models from the manufacturer also have a low noise level during printing. Later Edit: I wrote a guide on how to flash Digant’s Custom Touchscreen Firmware on the Sidewinder X2 The flow rate determines how much filament is extruded per time unit. It is expressed as a percentage and is usually 100%. If you increase this value, more filament will be extruded, if you decrease it, less filament will be extruded. So if you want to print large objects that touch these four places, you should keep this in mind. Especially then it is recommended to work with tools like a raft or adhesives like Magigoo. This problem also existed with its predecessor, the Sidewinder X1. Therefore, the most popular upgrade of the X1 3D printer was to replace the print bed with an aluminum print bed. This gave a homogeneous temperature distribution on the print bed. Double Z-AxisIt's not about M600 codes (which are supported and work). You can add them and the print job will halt and wait. For TPU, glass print bed surfaces are very good for creating sufficient print bed adhesion. For most TPU filaments it is sufficient to find the right temperature. However, for some filaments, you may need to use adhesives like Magigoo. The Artillery Sidewinder X2 has a very fast heat-up time of 01:30 minutes for typical temperatures of PLA (200 °C for the hot end and 60 °C for the print bed). Most other 3D printers in its price range require 2 minutes or longer for such temperatures. This fast heat-up time is due to the PTFE lined Volcano Hotend and the fast AC heating of the print bed. Time Just like the X1, the Sidewinder X2 uses dual Z leadscrews for movement on the Z axis which are linked in the top with a sync belt. This helps keep the leadscrews in sync and prevent the Z gantry from drooping when not in use. It’s an especially important feature for the Sidewinder X2, considering that we don’t have independent stepper drivers for each motor. Titan direct drive extruder: The Sidewinder X2 features a Titan direct drive extruder with the ability to push a lot of material out fast. This makes it perfect for printers that need more speed, like those in creative industries where precision isn't always necessary but production values are critical!