Monoprice Delta Mini 3D Printer Review- It's an Odd One...
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- Опубликовано: 26 авг 2024
- I’ve had the Monoprice Delta Mini 3D Printer for a month now, and in that time I’ve come to understand a few things about this very INTERESTING printer.
First and foremost, for the price, this printer is absolutely worth buying. However, I would not recommend it as a first printer since it definitely has a few quirks.
The print quality is awesome and it’s a great introduction to delta style printing, but you’ll likely have to make some adjustments to get it calibrated properly. There are also just a few odd design choices (i.e. no power switch?!).
Check out this review, let me know what you think, and feel free to leave any questions or comments down below. And as always, don’t forget to subscribe to The Enthusiasm Project for new videos and live streams every week!
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Do you guys have any 3D printing related videos you’d like to see in the future?
If you have a select mini maybe a video about mods for it would be cool :-)
Yes! I have one Mini that’s fairly stock and another that has a few mods on it.
Can you do a side-by-side comparison of the mini vs the maker select? It would be interesting to see the differences of speed vs quality on the two printers.
monoprice came out with the mp mini sla printer
www.monoprice.com/product?p_id=21824
You should review this
as a bieginner I was totally confused on what bed temps are and how they affect print quality, bed adhesion (or lack thereof)had me almost ready to send it back. A basic guide to what all that stuff is, and how it affects print quality, time etc would be good. Save folks from learning the hard way
I have one of these printers; thumbs up for an accurate and well-done review. I too am impressed with the speed and resolution this little printer can put out.
For anyone getting one of these, check out the tuning guide on the "MP Mini Delta Owners" facebook group, specifically the posts by Dennis Brown. He walks through re-calibrating the printer for dimensional accuracy and better first layers.
Thanks so much! I’m glad to see someone else with the Delta.
And yes, the Facebook group is fantastic. Thanks for sharing the resource!
utahgamer and everyone, I hear everyone say "checkout the Facebook group"for different printers. Is it the same experience on Facebook for folks like me who DO NOT have a Facebook account? So far my experience is looking for advice on a particular function or feature for a printer (monoprice select plus) but the Facebook group seems to be more of a linear collection of posts and I don't understand how to search and find info for a specific topic. Is it always just ask and wait and see if someone replies? Thanks for any tips! Jim
Or for those of us that simply refuse to use FB. One of the things that I look for before buying a new printer is if it has forum support, and how active that group is. Rostock is great, and that's about the only one that I frequent (but deltas are weird, and you'll need all of the help that you can get). FLSun is horrible, just getting the darn thing built earns you a merit badge or two...
thanks for this tip!
Temp irregularity, and learning curve. Not bad at all for the price.
Thanks a lot.
That’s really the main takeaway. We can nitpick, but really, for $150 you can’t go wrong!
I had a few fails with the monoprice mini v2 and realized very quickly that I needed to level each corner 2 to 3 times till it was fully level. I would level them all then go back to the first corner and it was out. so keep levelling until until you no longer need to adjust. I live in canada and have a cold basement. so I leveled it with the paper being pretty tight to the extruder (printer and bed cool quickly) and printed a file with a good "brim" plate in CURA. If your not using CURA use it. it has a setting for the monoprice mini v2 and all other printers. if you in a warm climate all good if your room is cold turn up the extruder and plate temp by 5 or 10 to get good adhesion on the base plate.
This review is on the Mini DELTA. It has auto leveling, the Mini V2 does not have automatic leveling.
You sold me on this printer. I have resisted over the years but finally came up with a reason to buy one. I cast custom coins in fine silver and sterling silver and the ability to design and print masters in plastic to pack into to sand molds to cast from is a game changer.
For the price, this one’s pretty hard to beat, and it sounds like a good use for it. Hope you enjoy, welcome to the hobby!
@@tombuckTurned out the delta was crap. Sent it back and got an Ender 3 which works much better.
Definitely recommend a mini pro over this. Mini delta is not worth it
@@CrosswaIk The Mini Delta turned out to be a piece of crap. Went with an Ender 3.
Just a heads up, I'd plug the barrel jack in first, before plugging it in to the wall. Quite a few people (myself included) have had it spark when plugging the barrel jack in last.
Also on the topic of power, if you search "power switch" on the Facebook Group, some people have linked to switches that just plug in between the brick and the cord.
Or you can just get a cheap smart-outlet, so you can control it with your phone. That's what I ended up doing.
Great idea! I like the concept of a switch between the brick and the cord, that seems the simplest solution. Thank you!
Hi Tom, really liked how concise you were on the pros and cons of this 3d printer and am considering getting one. Thank you, cheers
Glad it was helpful! Good luck finding the right printer 👍
@@tombuck Thank you Tom :)
I've had one for a month or two.
I totally recommend it for print quality and price.
A piece of white tape on the middle button helps differentiate between them.
Great idea!
I just bought this printer a few days ago and it is my first printer. It was really confusing getting it set up but the wiki page has been absurdly helpful. I was just about top give up when I found it and it walked me through every issue I have had so far.
I am still making adjustments, but honestly It is so much fun I actually don't mind.
Glad you’re liking it! That Wiki page is REALLY valuable.
Do you have the link for that wiki page?
So cool! First 3D printer review I’ve very seen. Love the b-roll! Do you print a lot of fun stuff or actually practical things that you use too?
It’s a mix of both, although I’m more interested in creating practical prints now. I’d like to do a whole series on that.
Quite honestly that’s the reason why I shy away from it. Although I still find it fascinating, it just doesn’t seem practical day to day quite yet. Would love to see vids on printing stuff I could use on a normal day. Otherwise I’d just be printing figurines for my DnD games 😆
It’s true. I’ve done several simple but practical prints, and it always feels great. That’s where you really start to see the potential in the technology.
Love your new room setup!! It looks fantastic!! 😍👏🏼👏🏼
Woo hoo! I love the way it came out too. I feel legit. In fact, I feel almost 2 legit 2 quit.
Can you do a video about why someone should even be thinking about 3D printing? What things could I print that I would want to print?
That’s a great idea! A cool intro into the wonderful world of 3D printing.
Great video. I'm planning on making a review myself. I was an early adopter and received one of the first 500. One note on your talking points: G29 is NOT Z height. It is the auto leveling command. This of course can be modified with further gcode commands to account for a z offset after homing.
Keep up the great content!
Well, gee I didn’t know that about G29! I feel a bit foolish, haha. Thanks for clearing it up!
I’m excited to see your review, since there aren’t many for this printer yet.
Holy crap. I’m so jealous of your Parker Jacobs prints.
Haha, Parker is the best! I was lucky enough to have him lead a two day workshop for my digital media students a while back, and it was incredible. Nothing quite like getting to work with one of your heroes. 🤯
I just got mine delivered and printing today. It was an $89 open box deal. The surface finish on printed parts is excellent. I need to tune the retraction and speed settings to cut down on stringing. I've noticed that the bed temperature goes back down to about 35 when the hot end is heating. The bed probably needs to be brought to 35, then the hot end up to printing temperature, then the bed up to 50 after that.
Man, that’s a great deal!
It is my first 3d printer and I think it is fun to use
Maybe a video using the delta or minis to make an object larger than print bed by making pieces and glueing or welding them together. I want to purchase the filament pen to see if you can weld parts together with it.
I like this. I was actually just thinking of ideas for larger projects this morning. It’d be super interesting to see something giant that was produced on a “mini” printer!
power switch: make a switch in the cable. but sure, its also very easy for the producer.
Great review my friend. I've been thinking about getting one of these. I like the fact that it has a heated bed. I'm not really liking the fact that it has the Z axis problem with it jamming into the bed. Over all I think it's a cool little printer for the money.
It’s definitely great for the money. I’m very glad I got it, but you’re right, it’s very quirky.
the problem with the heating time is the same as with the mini select you have a 7 amp power supply witch limits one or the other 7 amps is not enough power to prime both bed and hot end that's why they switch back to back
Is it safe to use a bigger power supply?
I have one of these printers and my teacher has two, there is a pro you missed and that is durability. My teacher has dropped them a couple times and they're perfectly fine.
A con you missed is that the filament hook doesn't have a high enough wall and you have to make sure the filament spool doesn't fall off when carrying it.
I have t had any issues with the filament falling off (although I guess it’s be pretty easy to print a new hook), and fortunately I haven’t had to test the drop durability, but those are two good points to consider before purchasing. Thanks for the info!
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Tom, on my select plus printer the nozzle temp was stable but about 10 hours of use it started to show temp fluctuation issue like you described. I was able to run the PID auto tune g command and it fixed it! Not sure why it started out okay, but the numbers for the PID definitely fixed my temp stability issue. Jim
Hmm, how curious...
I’m glad there’s a possible solution!
I'm a controls engineer by day, and when a PID loop gets out of whack on us we *always* look for something that has come loose. Trust me, it didn't just happen.
There are only a handful of parts to worry about when it comes to these printers, the heating element (the bed or nozzle cartridge), and the thermistor. So for the bed or nozzle check that your connections are tight, that there is no evidence of heat-related damage. And in the case of the nozzle, that it hasn't come loose from the block. Make sure that your thermistor is making good contact with the bed or block (for the hotend blocks, I use the screw in thermistors). Just be sure to treat them with kid gloves, they break very easily. And finally, check the power supply to make sure that it isn't fluctuating on you.
Missed opportunity to call it a "Delta Heavy" at 4:09....or "Big (Falcon) Printer" :-D J/k great vid, and great review!
Aww nuts, not a missed pun opportunity! Ha, thanks for taking the time to check it out!
your printer was very loud....I just received one and it is right behind me printing and I can nearly hear it. The heat bed came up to temp very quickly. Is it possible they corrected some things? I agree having just having it run for a very short time I am excited. Thanks for your excellent review. By the way my other printer is the Monoprice Maker Select V2 and I love it.
George Scott very cool! I’m glad you’re liking yours and it seems to have improved a bit compared to mine (I still really enjoy mine and use it A LOT)!
Ive had this printer for about 3-4 weeks now, it is my first 3d printer and im actually loving it. yes its a hard learning curve but ive already done quite a few modifications and tweaks and have been getting really good prints and hope to accomplish more with it.
That’s awesome to hear! It’s a great printer to mod and experiment with for sure.
My parents got this 3D printer for me and I’ve never had one before.
I hope you have a lot of fun with it1
Nice video! Comparison between the mini would be interesting.
That’s a great idea, especially since I mention both in this one. They’re pretty direct competitors.
Tom, someone in the comments asked for a side by side comparison of the delta and the mini. I would second that request. I'm really interested in a speed comparison. I know a lot of printer gurus will say I always print slow to improve quality and insure successful prints, but I often print samples or size test prints of a partial print to check the scale before I commit to the entire print, so there is often no need to produce a perfect smooth part if I'm only interested in the size from a calibration point of view. Once I know the size it right I do slow down to a more practical speed. Thanks for the review! I may have to order one of these. QUESTION: do you get any real kickback from Amazon on the affiliate link? Is that a forever thing since it was probably months ago when you set that up? If I order I will definitely go thru your link! Thanks again!
The Delta is definitely faster, but I’ll do a comparison just so we can see by exactly how much (sometime in the next few weeks I hope...).
I actually only recently set up the Amazon links. I don’t know what the percentage is, but I get some portion of the purchase. It doesn’t matter which link you use really, as long as you click through one of them it’ll count regardless of what you order. Every little bit helps!
Love this review! Thanks man!
You’re welcome, glad it was helpful!
What do you usually set your G29 to? I usually have mine to the set mine to G29 Z0.4 and have had reasonably consistent 1st level layers. *I have had to make sure that there is not any old filament from the last time the printer leveled so that the level is set correctly.
Also, an enclosure could be attached to the printer via the metal screws that help hold the metal covering together, this would help with keeping a constant temp. on the build plate and the nozzle. I have noticed that since doing this the internal temp stays consistent and the prints haven't warped off the plate due to fluctuating plate temps.
Lately I’ve been setting G29 to Z0.2 and using rafts. I didn’t specifically mention my settings in the video since it will likely be different on each printer. I’m going to give yours a shot though and see the results.
And I love the idea of an enclosure, this is a great design to easily add one!
can i start or pause the print remotely over wifi
You should be able to using their specific app, but I don’t have firsthand experience with it.
How well does the auto level system work? Leveling my current printer is a nightmare for me and I'd like something easier, would this fit that description?
In my experience it’s just ok. I still haven’t been able to get the first layers to look the way I want, but the prints usually do come out great with good detail.
That being said, I’ve gotten quite a few comments from others who have had no issues with theirs, so I’m guessing it varies from printer to printer.
@@tombuck thanks for the fast response!
No problem, hope it helps!
The WiFi on the Monoprice mini printers does us the SD card. You transfer files to the printer over wifi, it's stored on the SD card under a different name cache.gcode or something similar. There is absolutely no reason to fear it. It's not any more "reliable", and you're missing out on remote management.
Wow that’s awesome! Thanks for explaining that, I’ll definitely give it a second look now.
Hey! Would this thing print a rasberry pi case? If you don't know how big is the build plate?
I think the only way to print a Pi case in this printer would be if you could do it vertically. The build play is too small to print lying flat.
Hi, as you say that "you would not recommend it as a first printer since it definitely has a few quirks". Wich 3D Printer would you recommend for a first printer for a new user ???
That's a million dollar question, haha! From Monoprice, I'd definitely recommend the Select Mini. It's an awesome printer and they just came out with a new version that's supposed to be great.
I haven't used the Creality Ender 3, but it's under $200 and seems to have almost universally positive reviews, so that could be another great choice for a first printer.
And really, the Delta Mini is a great printer for anyone who doesn't mind getting their hands dirty and learning a bit about how to tinker with it to get the best results (for a lot of people that can actually be half the fun).
having issues printing any .stl file to Cura, I get the files from another 3D printer website. I am very very new to understanding how to print any 3d .stl files.
i‘m in the decision, ProFab Select Mini+ or the Delta. The only criteria is print surface quality. Speed and Noise doesn‘t matter. A criteria is to print a part, add electronics and continue to close the case. I do not print that’s much.
I think the surface quality of the Delta’s prints is probably a bit higher than the Mini+, but the build area is VERY small. I think you could dial in settings on the Mini+ and it may be a bit more practical. Just my .02
One more negative thing no extra cooling fan , nice Video thank you
Thanks! You’re right another fan probably would be helpful. But sine the printer is so small it just didn’t occur to me.
I got it for £95 the other day, but for some reason they only charged me £78? Anyway, it's my first experience owning/using a 3d printer, I probably should've spent more time listening to the cons...
I'm really hyped for it to arrive so I can start messing around with models I've made, I've been trying to become a 3d artist for a few years now so I'll have to try printing off some old things I've designed in Blender.
That’s an incredible price! I’m sure you’ll have fun with it, especially if you’ve already got 3D modeling experience.
Talk about the removable bed(I think there is one, although that may be the MP Mini Pro)
Unfortunately this one doesn’t have a removable bed. Although if you add a glass bed, that is fairly simple to remove.
Great video! I'm curious about your slicer settings, any general quick tips for dialing in the quality on this printer?
Hey Legodude! The overall quality for me was apparent right out of the box, but I’ve still been working on dialing in my settings to really tune the z axis.
I started using the basic profile from the wiki here: www.mpminidelta.com/slicers/start
(You can download a profile for whichever slicer you use, I’ve been working with Simplify3D)
I’ll create a specific video about the settings once I feel totally confident in them.
Would you recommend this to someone who is highly tech savvy as a first printer?
I definitely would. It might just need a bit of patience, but it can give great results. Check out the Mini Delta subreddit and Facebook groups.
its so easy to add a webserver and allow to control over the internet or bluetooth. i didn‘t understand why monoprice didn‘t choose this much better option.
I agree with both comments. Even with the simple available fixes, it wouldn’t have been too hard to include these things from the start (especially a power switch). I know that Monoprice doesn’t design their printers thought, they rebrand existing models from other manufacturers...
The Mini Delta does have a built in web server. Once you have setup the printer with the WiFi SSID and password, its address shows up on the display when the printer is NOT plugged in to USB. Type the address into your web browser to connect. A simple way to setup WiFi is to put the two lines of code at the beginning of a model you are printing (or use some other way of sending g-code to the printer). This only has to run once to tell the printer how to connect.:
M550 SSID ; your WiFi network's name
M551 PASSWORD ; your WiFi network password
Two lines of code. That's the entire setup process.
i have this same printer i was wondering what splicing program do you use i use an old version of cura but i would like to use the newer version but dont know how to adjust the setting the same as i have the old version?
For the Delta I’ve been using Simplify3D, for the Mini I use old Cura (for now), and for the Prusa I use the Prusa version of Slic3r.
It’s been the most reliable combo for me thus far!
Is there any 3d printer which you recommend for a starter ?
I think this one is very cool , practical and I would buy it .
This one is very fun, but if you’re just starting out, something like the Monoprice Select Mini is probably a more solid choice (in my opinion).
I bought it 😬, but I think it is very helpful that you did a livestream. So , if I have a problem , the livestream will help me much. 😃
Finally, a honest review!! thankyou, +1 sub!!!
Is there an exact reading on the noise though?
I don’t have an audio meter to get the exact dB, unfortunately. It’s not silent but it’s also not a lawnmower. That might not be the most helpful answer...
Thanks for taking the time to watch! I tried to be as objective as possible. It’s definitely a great printer though.
Mine's kind of loud while leveling but after not so bad.
Doesn't it depend on what kind of turns and jumps like overhangs you make it do?
I'd be really interested to know how well this is holding up; durability and reliance is the cornerstone of performance.
Great question Will! So far so good, it’s printing the same as the day I got it. I’ve taken back and forth to work a few times and it’s held up quite well.
@@tombuck is it still working fine
Build plate clip are for shipping.
That’s what I’ve heard, but didn’t know if it was confirmed or not. Thanks for the input!
Can I just unscrew the nozzle and replace it without disconnecting anything else?
Yes, you should be able to.
A nice small printer to carry around
My vr services gave me this printer but I don't know how to set it up.....any chance you could help me with that?
The best place to get started is the wiki at mpdeltamini.com
It’s got EVERY bit of info you could possibly want on this printer!
Hi, as a first printer should I get the creality ender 3 printer or this one? Thanks
I haven’t used the Creality myself, it I’ve heard and seen great things about it. I’d probably lean towards that one instead of the Delta.
I own this printer and when a print ends the hot end goes to the bed clamp and melts it any tips on how to stop this
The only thing I can think of off the top of my head is that there might be an issue with the end gcode?
Just got mine, and could swear it had a rocker switch on it. Maybe they added one.
Well I just ordered this as my first 3D printer last night. I am pretty computer savvy and mechanically savvy, so do you think I won't have as hard of a Time has other first time 3D printers?
As long as you have the patience to learn the ins and outs of the printer should have a lot of fun!
@@tombuck thanks, I got it because I collect silver and copper pieces and I'm in a group it has a bunch of silver pours and I'm going to print them some molds Atomic silver and copper pieces. Plus some of my friends already want pieces made for their favorite NFL teams. So I expect it to be fun but also tedious when I'm first getting it set up and learning the ins-and-outs. Appreciate the advice.
Sounds like a fun project! It’s a great printer for fine detail, so it should give good results.
@@tombuck I hope that I can print this and they can use it to make a mold and create a solid silver and a solid copper one for my collection.
www.thingiverse.com/thing:3188286
It should work pretty well 👍
I'm looking at this printer to use for small pieces like caps and brackets for DIY electronics projects (namely synthesizers and enclosures) as well a prototyping the same projects as potential products (I would order a professional manufacture service for actual products).
I've never used a 3D printer before, so this would be my first and only one.
Are there any other printers I should know about before actually dropping cash on this one?
I would recommend the Prusa Mini, or possibly even a resin printer if you’re looking for really small parts.
I just bought one and love it but how do I make it quieter?
Congrats on the printer! I haven’t found anyway to make it quieter other than to perhaps put it in an enclosure of some kind?
How tall can you print?
Just under 5 inches is the max print height
im debating over this and the ender 3, note that im struggling financially so it will take an extra month or so to get the ender 3, which should i get? And im planning on printing parts for little robots
To be honest with you, Satan, I would stick with the Ender 3. I don’t have experience with it personally, but the reviews are great, and it seems more reliable than this one.
Thank you for the fast response
I'm having the same problem that you mentioned with the Z-Axis starting too low on prints. What G29 setting did you end up with?
Hey Leo! There are two parts to this answer:
1:The original setting came from the MP Delta profile I downloaded from mpminidelta.com. Then I adjusted it based on what I observed, and ended up with the following for G29: C-0.8 Z0.2 ; probe the bed at 3 points with a 0.8mm overall vertical offset and an additional -0.8mm center offset
2. Another user, UCANTESCAPE1992, said this in another comment: "G29 is NOT Z height. It is the auto leveling command. This of course can be modified with further gcode commands to account for a z offset after homing."
Wow, that was a complicated answer...
Well, I've tried several variations on the G29 Z setting in the start Gcode and all of them seem to just end up with the extruder jammed down into the print bed.
Now here is the weird part.
If I tell the printer to print the "cat" file from the SD card which came with the printer then .. no problems.. I get a decent cat.
However, If I copy the start Gcode G29 line from the "cat" file (G29 C-0.8 Z0.3) over into my Cura profile for the Mini Delta and slice a model (one from an STL file that I have sliced/printed before in Cura for other machines and know works), then it just goes right back to grinding the extruder into the print bed.
Yes! This is essentially the same issue I have. When the nozzle grinds into the bed, the print usually does turn out fine, but it really doesn’t seem right. I’ve been using Simplify 3D.
When it happens to me the grinding is far too severe. Nothing comes out for several layers and the print is a total failure every time. I'm going to try creating a clean profile for the printer in Cura, slicing my file again and this time do a line by line comparison to the "cat" file MP sent out with the printer to see if there is anything obvious.
Re-installed the Cura profile and copied most of the start code from the cat file over onto what Cura sliced my model to.
Actually worked... mostly. Extruder is still just a bit too low but at least I got a successful print. Will alter the G29 line to "G29 C-0.8 Z0.4" and see what that does for it.
I’m looking for a 3d printer for printing dnd miniatures and only for that would you say it works great for that? And details does it do good details
This is a stupid question, but is it possible to print a 3d printer from a 3d printer?
Haha! Not a stupid question at all. A lot fo parts for 3D printers can be printed. In fact, Prusa has a whole farm to print parts for their printers. The electronics/motors/etc, need to be manufactured in other ways though.
Do you think the Monoprice select mini is a good starting 3D printer?
I do (it was my first printer)! The V2 looks incredible.
Thanks
I own this printer and the handle is strong AF! Not sure what you're talking about...lol
I have this 3D printer how do I fix a jammed filament??
is it compatible to use with the mosaic palette 2?
I’m sorry, but I have no idea.
Looks like a nice all in one but the smirk on your face when u say "this is a very interesting printer" hahaha! How does this stack up against something like the Anycubic Kossel Linear Plus? They are similar prices here in the UK.
Ha, well it’s definitely “interesting”!
I haven’t used the Anycubic, but looking at the specs it seems to give good results and the bigger build volume is a pretty cool bonus. I do love the delta style for taller prints, since it seems less likely that they’ll fall over and fail towards the end (because the bed isn’t moving back and forth).
I am looking for a printer and think this is the one, but is the print area large enough for most prints? I have experience 3D printing, but am not sure if it has enough print volume. Any ideas? Other printers you would get instead that are around $250
Hey Parker! The diameter of the bed is really quite small. It's pretty tall though, so if you're printing tall, skinny models, it could do quite well. If you've got experience printing, then I think this is definitely a fun printer to experiment with.
Otherwise, in that price range I'd recommend the good ole Monoprice Maker Select Mini. It's reliable, high quality, and has a slightly larger print size. But if you truly want to try something MASSIVE, the Creality CR-10 is super popular. I haven't used that one myself, but everyone who has seems to love it. I think it usually runs about $300.
Had one since release, when it runs it's fast and accurate. Overall it's too loud (it's the loudest printer I own) and the bed leveling does not work well enough without a lot of mechanical calibration. Definitely get Monoprice mini pro over this.
I agree 100%
5:22 try moving a tevo little monster around
Ha, I’d need some stilts to walk around with that one!
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What kind of filament does this take? Also, how loud is it?
It does well with PLA- I haven’t tried ABS yet. Mine is pretty loud but others have said theirs aren’t too bad, so I don’t know what the norm is for this model.
i had this but returned it because it was too complicated (it was my first)
i regret now because the ender 3 that i have is too big and ugly to fit on my desk
I know it’s I. A different price category, but the Prusa Mini has really become my favorite printer. It’s simple, reliable, and super quiet.
How is this compared to the Creality Ender 3 ?
I haven’t personally used the Ender 3, but they are two very different types of printers.
If you’re choosing between the two, from what I’ve seen, the Ender 3 seems to be the best low cost printer around right now.
I currently design and print custom model train parts using Fusion 260 and a M3D Micro+. I am pushing this M3D too hard with more complex designs. Would you think this Delta Mini could be a good next step or is it even too low of a move. I need better print accuracy, speed and height for larger parts. I like the Delta design as I used to work in robotics and Delta robots are known for speed and accuracy in assembly operations. Any insight or suggestions would be great, thank you, Dennis
Hey Dennis! When it’s all dialed in the print quality is absolutely outstanding, but getting to that point can be tough. I might recommend exploring a different delta option if you’re after speed, or even a resin printer is you’re looking for the best quality possible.
Can you direct me to any other Delta printer. I thought the Anycubic looked really nice. I am not afraid of a kit and see the My Fusion 360 out0uts STL which Cura would convert. What makes it so hard to tweak. I was hopeful the Anycubic @@tombuck
@@DennisMurphey Unfortunately I'm not familiar with any others. I have heard great things about the Anycubic, but I haven't used it myself, so I can't offer firsthand experience. Ultimately, I always find myself just going back to my Prusa Mk2.
Happy 2020 to you.
Can I print something like a cone with it?
Yep! You would just need to orient it so the point is up and the mouth of the cone is flat on the print bed.
I do my coin cone on it, but it should do an open one fine -
www.thingiverse.com/thing:4284457
Since a year went by and the community as grown, would you now be able to recommend this as a first-timer 3D printer or it would still be preferable to get the select mini?
I'm looking into a 3D printer as I do model trains and I feel like it would be simpler for me to make those models instead of finding them online and overpaying for shipping lol
Great question. The Mini V2 is an awesome printer, but I’ve also heard great things about all of the Ender printers (but haven’t used them myself).
If you’re doing railroads, you might even want to look into a resin printer. Have you checked out Luke Rowan’s RUclips channel? He does awesome stuff.
@@tombuck thank you for your answer!
First of all, I didn't even know all of those were options, as I just started looking into this. I was thinking since it was Prime day I could get a good deal.
What are the advantages of a resin printer over a regular 3D printer?
Also someone in the model trains community talked about a Photon UV LCD printer, would those be better?
I have zero knowledge of photon printers, unfortunately. But with resin printers, you can get finer details at higher resolutions, so they’re great for scale modeling. The downside is that you have to deal with some different chemicals, and they can get a bit messy.
I'm 13 and my only income is holidays so I'm fairly certain that the price much out ways the cons
It’s a GREAT price!
How do I print other files? Every time I try to 3D print an octopus on cura it’ll go to print but not touch the heating bed but it’ll perfectly print the file it brought
I'm not sure what the exact problem is, but it sounds like the slicer settings are off somewhere. It might be worth just starting from scratch with a simple model to test.
The Enthusiasm Project thank you, I tested it out with the file it brought and it worked,I’m thinking it’s the cura software
My MPMD is my first printer and it has been quite the ordeal learning it. Luckily, I'm a software engineer so am used to things frustrating me..... :)
Haha, software engineering is probably a perfect training ground for dealing with frustration. I teach high school ;)
monoprice delta or ender 3?
I would say Ender 3. Or check out the recently announced Prusa Mini- it looks incredible.
@@tombuck to expensive for now. you know other options?
Here's a hack for fixing your Z height issues: www.reddit.com/r/mpminidelta/comments/7u2ecz/hack_for_fixing_weird_bed_leveling/ Basically, just lie to the sensor.
My best advice for the noise is to get a clear tub and put it over the darn thing when it's printing. This will have the added effect of improving your print quality.
And you need to tune your PIDs, 10 degrees of temperature swing is going to cause print problems. As for the variable heat up times, I would be placing a call to MP to see what they have to say, but until then keep it as a "day" printer until you are comfortable with it being safe to run at night (I do this with all of my new printers, so it's not a MP thing).
And I use a 13.2 volt Ham radio power supply on my Rostock, this helps speed up bed heating by quite a bit.
I would be curious to see how accurate your prints are. One of the issues with delta printers is that it's not uncommon for X and Y to get out of whack. For example, with my old 3d printed platform on my Rostock, an L-shaped calibration block would be 10mm at the center, and 9.8mm at the end of one side, and 10.2mm at the end of the other side. Upgrading the platform, arms, and the carriages got most of this fixed, but IMHO, deltas are great for printing "thingies", and not so great if you expect your parts to fit together.
Wow, thank you for all this awesome info! I’m going to give the “hack” a try, and then I’ll also test out the accuracy again. I’d also like to get a new power supply to see if that makes things more consistent. Really, thank you for taking the time to share all of this.
omg it's amazing!!!
Thank you! I really appreciate you taking the time to check out my stuff here and on IG!
Where did you get your starting g code?
The original came from the MP Delta profile I downloaded from mpminidelta.com. Then I adjusted it based on what I observed
You find/adjust the starting Goode in the slicing program (Cura, ideamaker, Craftware or S3d)
God bless and have a good day!!
The plate under the build plate and the top plate on mine aren't plastic... Interesting. Winder if mine is older or newer and which direction MP's QC is heading with it.....
That’s interesting. I know MP mostly rebrands existing printers. Mine was one of the earlier ones, so maybe they did improve them.
It's better this or the 3d nano from easythreed or the biqu magician?
Hmm, I don’t have experience with those ones, so I can’t say unfortunately. This is the only Delta printer I’ve personally used. The end results are usually quite good, it’s just getting there that can be tricky.
On a scale of 1-10 how noisy is it
I would rate it about a 6 or 6.5. It's not the loudest printer in the world, but it's nowhere near as silent as something like the Prusa Mini.
This printer is full trash, as a beginner doesn't know how to edit Gcode, I can only wait and see it printing silk like filaments doesn't stick on the bed, just keep jaming the nozzle.
Returned it to Amazon and waiting for a refund to buy Ender 3.
If Monoprice don't refund me I will never buy anything from them again.
The Ender 3 is probably a much better choice for.a first printer. Best of luck to you!
I'm getting a refund too. It sucks
I have that printer it sucks so bad it stopped working after 9 months also it can’t print most things
Can u print metal with it in fact can u do a printing video out of metal like a knife or something
Thank you
As far as I know, there’s no metal filament. There are some pretty cool wood filaments though.
can I use 3 in one oil on my monoprice 3d printer?
I'm not sure if it would harm anything, but there really shouldn't be a need to use oil on printers like this, so I would avoid it.
@@tombuck what about super lube which has PTFE in it?
I’m not an expert by any means, but I’ve never added oil or grease to any of my printers over the years.
@@tombuck Also the little yellow tape around the heating element is all black now should I remove it?
@@tombuck Also just wanted to say thanks about the glass bed suggestion. I added mine today and prints have never looked better
Wow, this seems like a no-brainer
Especially for the price, it really is!
The Enthusiasm Project I found a guy on Reddit saying the MP Mini 3D V2 is just about always preferable to the Mini Delta due to the Mini Delta's inconsistency between prints resulting in parts not fitting together, when the MP Mini 3D V2 is only a little bit more money for a huge jump in quality. Any thoughts on that?
I’d have to agree. As cool as the Delta is, the regular mini is a much more practical and reliable printer.
Hey Tom, I saw one of your issues with this printer is the lack of a power switch. Some reviews on this inline power switch indicate that others have used it for this printer amzn.to/2wj0yXM Have you done any significant modding to any of your printers? I'm interested in modding and think it might be a cool video, like a top 5 mods or something like that.
Ahh cool, thanks for that link! Seems like a perfect solution.
I haven’t really done any mods other than the glass beds. I did just replace the entire hot end on my Prusa, which was quite a learning experience, but that was more of a maintenance issue.
I like your idea of a mod video though...
If the handle breaks just print a new one
🤯 true.
Shit, I just ordered it as my first printer
As long as you don’t mind taking the time to learn about and work with it, you’ll have a lot of fun 👍
I just got mine for 78£
Too late 😞. I bought this as my first printer.
There’s always the chance that mine is hurt extra quirky, so you may not have the same issues.
BUT, the end results really are outstanding- easily on par with the Prusa they costs much more. As long as you’re not afraid to try and fail a few times, you should have a lot of fun. 👍
The Enthusiasm Project thanks for the response! I have some Maya experience from long ago so I’m hoping it’ll help me. Thanks again for the live stream unboxing video. It was very helpful.
The Enthusiasm Project thanks for the response! I have some Maya experience from long ago so I’m hoping it’ll help me. Thanks again for the live stream unboxing video. It was very helpful.
I’m glad it helped!
Hey if possible u decided that u want give away a printer can it be this one
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