Review: The Best 3D Printer, Setup, and Demo.

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00:00Hey guys, what's going on?

00:01In this video I'm doing a full review of the Flashforge Adventurer 5M.

00:06This is honestly one of the best entry level 3D printers on the market, and I'll show

00:10you why.

00:11I'm not just going to cover everything you need to know about it, I'll also walk you

00:15through the entire process step by step.

00:17So even if you're brand new to 3D printing, by the end of this video you'll be ready

00:22to complete your very first print.

00:24So let's dive right in.

00:26This is the box it comes in, and here's everything you'll find inside.

00:30First there's a small guide that shows you how to install the screen, followed by the

00:34quick start guide that walks you through the setup.

00:37Then we have the printer itself, which comes well protected with thick foam to keep all

00:42the components safe during shipping.

00:44It comes with a sample of filament, and it's one of the best I've tested so far.

00:49It's a 1.75mm PLA in a color called Burnt Titanium.

00:54You get 50 grams of it, which is perfect for a few small test prints and getting a feel

00:58for how the printer performs right out of the box.

01:02Next we've got the power cable, which is a standard size.

01:05And then there's a bag with a bunch of accessories.

01:08This includes everything you'll need for installation and basic maintenance.

01:12You get a small cutter to trim the filament, a glue stick to help with bed adhesion, a screwdriver,

01:19and a few different size allen keys.

01:21There's also the filament holder, which we'll install later.

01:24A small tube of grease for the moving parts, and a cleaning tool to unclog the nozzle if

01:29needed.

01:30And that's basically everything you'll find in the kit.

01:33Now let's move on to the setup.

01:35Some of the components come secured with screws for extra protection during shipping, but before

01:40removing those, we need to take out the foam that's packed inside the printer.

01:45Once that's out of the way, we can begin the installation.

01:49The first step is setting up the touch screen.

01:51To do that, we remove these two screws right here, along with the metal piece that was holding

01:56the screen in place during shipping.

01:58After that, just slide the screen into position using the two clips.

02:02It locks in easily by sliding to the left.

02:04And that's it, the screen is installed.

02:07You can toss that metal piece since it's only used for shipping.

02:10Now let's remove the screws that are holding the base in place.

02:14You'll see green arrows pointing to exactly where they are.

02:17There are just 4 of them.

02:19These screws are only there to keep the printer secure during shipping.

02:22So once they're out, we're good to move on.

02:25Here we'll install the filament holder.

02:27This is the part that holds the spool while the printer fits the filament into the extruder.

02:32It only takes 2 screws to mount it, and it goes on just like this.

02:35You'll also notice a white tube.

02:38This is what guides the filament through the system.

02:41One end of the tube goes into the filament sensor, which is located right next to the

02:45spool holder.

02:46Then just insert the other end into the top of the print head, right above the nozzle.

02:51And that's it.

02:52The filament path is set up and ready to go.

02:55Now let's connect the printer.

02:56The power cable plugs in right here on the back, in this port.

03:00Next to it, you'll also see the power switch to turn the printer on and off, as well as

03:05an ethernet port.

03:06This printer does have built-in wifi, so I won't be using the ethernet connection.

03:11But it's nice to have the option if you prefer a wired setup.

03:15Here's the built plate.

03:16To remove it, just lift it up like this.

03:18It comes off easily.

03:20The base has built-in magnets, so the plate snaps right back into place with no effort.

03:25It's also flexible, which makes it super easy to remove your prints once they're done.

03:30Now let's go ahead and turn it on.

03:32Once it powers up, you'll hear a little startup sound, and the printer will begin initializing.

03:38The first time you use it, it'll ask you to select your language, and then it'll prompt

03:41you to connect to wifi.

03:43I chose to connect mine, but if you prefer not to, you can skip that step.

03:47If you want to receive real-time notifications on your phone, like when a print is finished,

03:52or if you want to pause or cancel a print remotely, you can download the FlashForge app.

03:57The download info is in the quick start guide.

04:00Once you install it, just scan the QR code on the printer screen, and your phone will

04:03pair with the printer automatically.

04:06After that, the printer will start its calibration process, and the best part is that it's all

04:10done automatically.

04:11You don't have to adjust anything manually.

04:14During the process, the printer will start vibrating quite a bit, and you'll hear it.

04:18It gets pretty loud.

04:20But don't worry, that's completely normal.

04:22The vibration helps make sure the bed leveling is as accurate as possible, so your prints come

04:27out clean and precise.

04:29Now that calibration is done, it's time to load the filament.

04:33I'm going to use the sample filament that came in the box just to show you how it works,

04:38but you can use any 1.75mm PLA filament, which is the standard size.

04:43To load it, just fit the filament into the white tube, and you'll see it travel through

04:47the tube until it reaches the print head.

04:50On the screen, you'll need to select the type of filament you're using.

04:54In this case, we're using PLA, which is the most common type.

04:57But, this printer also supports other materials like TPU, and even carbon fiber composites.

05:04Once you've selected PLA, just hit load, and after a few seconds you'll see some red

05:09filament come out.

05:11That's left over from factory testing.

05:13Then, it'll switch to the filament you just loaded.

05:16When it finishes, you can just remove that bit of red residue.

05:20The first thing the printer does is print a small test cube to make sure everything is

05:24working correctly.

05:25And I've got to say, this machine is seriously fast.

05:29It prints at a maximum speed of 600mm per second, which is way faster than most standard 3D printers.

05:36This calibration cube took less than 5 minutes to complete, and that is impressive.

05:41As for the quality, it came out looking great.

05:44The lines are clean, there's no warping, and the structure feels solid.

05:48There are also a few sample models that come preloaded on the printer, so you can play

05:52around and test it right away.

05:54One of them is this little boat, which is a popular model used by a lot of people to

05:59check 3D print quality.

06:00Now something you should know, you can place this printer pretty much anywhere, but I recommend

06:05putting it on a solid, stable surface.

06:08Just look at how much it vibrates on my desk.

06:11While it doesn't affect the print quality, the movement is noticeable, especially at high

06:16speeds.

06:17A sturdier surface will just help keep things quieter and more secure during long prints.

06:23Now when it comes to getting 3D printer files, there are a bunch of websites where you can

06:27download ready to print models.

06:29One of the ones I use the most is called printables.

06:33It's a free platform where creators upload all kinds of 3D models, from practical tools

06:39to fun decorative pieces.

06:41Once you find something you like, just hit download and you're ready to print.

06:45Now in order to print, you'll also need a software.

06:48In this case, I'm using the Flashforge software, which is completely free.

06:52I installed the Windows version, but they also have it available for other operating systems.

06:58Once you open it, you just import the file you want to print.

07:01You can view it from different angles, resize it, or even add more objects if you want to

07:06print multiple things at once.

07:08There are tons of settings you can tweak, but don't worry, you'll learn those as you go.

07:13When you're ready to print, you just click on start slicing.

07:16I'm not changing any settings for now, so I'll leave everything as is and hit slice.

07:21What slicing does is convert your 3D model into a set of instructions the printer can

07:26understand.

07:27It basically breaks the model down layer by layer so it knows how to build it.

07:32Now to send it to the printer, there are a few options.

07:35One of the easiest is to click the connect machine button.

07:38Since my printer is on the same wifi network, it shows up automatically.

07:42From there, I just send the file directly to the printer, and it starts printing right

07:46away.

07:47Now, there are a few things you should know about this 3D printer.

07:50One of them is the nozzle size.

07:52It comes with a 0.4mm nozzle, which is pretty standard for most 3D printers.

07:59This size gives you a good balance between print speed and detail.

08:02It's great for everyday prints, and you can get solid results with a lot of different

08:07filament types.

08:08You can also swap out the nozzle for different sizes depending on what you need.

08:12If you're aiming for a more detailed finish, you can get a smaller nozzle, like a 0.25mm.

08:19It'll give you sharper, more precise prints, but it takes longer, and the pieces can be

08:24a bit more fragile.

08:26On the other hand, if you want to print faster and make stronger parts, you can go with a

08:30larger nozzle, like a 0.6mm or even 0.8mm.

08:35It'll get the job done quicker and make more durable prints, but the surface won't

08:40be quite as smooth.

08:42So really, it just depends on what your project calls for.

08:45Also I really like that the nozzle is detachable.

08:48If you ever need to clean it or swap it out, it only takes a few seconds.

08:53That's a feature you don't get with every printer, and it's definitely a big plus on

08:57this one.

08:58Another thing I want to mention is the noise level.

09:01For how fast this printer operates, it's actually pretty quiet.

09:05You'll hear some vibration during the calibration process.

09:08That part can be a little loud, but once it starts printing, the noise settles down a lot.

09:13Here are some prints I made to test the quality of this 3D printer, and also show you a few

09:18cool ways you can actually use it.

09:21First up, we have the little boat we printed earlier.

09:24It came out really clean.

09:25Just look at all the corners and the details in the windows and holes.

09:30Everything looks super sharp.

09:31Next I printed this fidget clicker using the same filament.

09:35It's a fun little toy just to keep your hands busy, and I even printed another variation

09:39of it to test consistency.

09:42Then there's this print that honestly blew my mind.

09:44It looks and feels like fabric.

09:47It was printed in one piece with no assembly required, and it's completely flexible.

09:52Now this printer isn't just for toys, you can also make useful stuff for around the house.

09:57For example, I printed these bag sealers.

10:00They come in different sizes so you can make them however you need.

10:03I also made this little empanada press, and it turned out really nice.

10:08Then I printed a ravioli maker, which came in multiple parts.

10:12This one is the roller that cuts the ravioli squares.

10:15It looks super clean.

10:17And these two pieces are used to press the filling inside, it's simple but really useful.

10:22Another fun one is this little toy that works like a launcher.

10:25It has a propeller, and when you pull this piece it shoots up and flies.

10:30I tried it outside and it goes surprisingly far.

10:33Then there's this cute little dino.

10:35It's flexible and also printed in one piece.

10:38And for something more practical, I even printed a soap holder for the bathroom and a whistle.

10:43So yeah, the possibilities with this printer are pretty much endless.

10:47Whether it's something fun, something useful, or something completely random, this machine

10:52can handle it.

10:54So who would I recommend this printer to?

10:56Well honestly, this is a perfect option for beginners who want something easy to use but

11:01still powerful enough to grow with.

11:03The setup is simple.

11:05The auto leveling makes things way easier, and the speed and print quality are seriously impressive.

11:11But even if you're more experienced, you'll still appreciate how fast it prints, how easy

11:16it is to maintain, and all the little details that make the whole experience smooth.

11:21Whether you're printing for fun, for practical use around the house, this printer can definitely

11:26handle it.

11:27So I can just remember to add it a little bit.

11:28I'll see you later.

11:30So I'll let you guys see the physical form, and you can grab a bit of the paper.

11:31You can be wearing a little bit of a couple of minutes.

11:33So I don't know.

11:34I'll use the paper.

11:35Super mold.

11:36So I'm going to put this in this tank.

11:37I'll be seeing those keys in this tank.

11:38I'll just wait for you, so I'm just going to put the one in here.

11:39Well, as I say, I say, I'll put the one in here.

11:42See, I'll see the other tank with the water right there.

11:44I'll see you there.

11:45And if I look for this, I'll see you there.

11:46I'll see you there in this tank.

11:47I'll see you there.

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