Looks like a pretty capable machine, I've always appreciated your unbiased opinions. As for BLTouch, I recently started using one since it came on my Ender 5 Plus, I can't believe I lived without one. I've played with ABL on my older machines with the diy Servo arm/microswitch probes, but BLTouch just works so much better than anything I've ever tried. I don't think I'll ever use a machine without one in the future, and I'll be retrofitting them to a couple of my older machines as well as they're pretty inexpensive and easy to set up in firmware once you've had to do it. I had to set it up on the Ender because the offsets were way off from the factory, but it's an easy fix, and when it's set up correctly it works like a champ. Switching my bedsprings to silicone columns also made a bunch of difference. I just got a set of Derlin anti-backlash leadscrew nuts in the other day, so once I swap those in, I should rarely need to level the bed manually or square up the z gantry anymore (It seemed to drop a little on one side after every print, so I had to level the gantry each time, so the anti-backlash nuts should fix that hopefully.).
So how is this printer 11 months later? I currently have an Ender 3 V2. And I'm absolutely tired of messing with it constantly. I like the printer. It's fantastic for the price. But I just want to print stuff without having to mess with it all the time. I'm perfectly comfortable and capable of all the maintenance. But this seems to be a machine that is a lot easier to use.
It resembles an M2 but does not come with an M2 price tag, I would also recommend Kywoo take a look at the latest versions of Cura and Prusa Slicer as in the last couple of years they have both come of age and can produce some excellent prints, I can't remember ever getting an update to Simplify 3D, in fact when I helped a friend choose a 3D printer I told him not to bother getting Simplify 3D and to use Prusa Slicer, the money that it costs can get you a lot of excellent quality and exotic filaments.
@Andrew Hayes, thank you so much, we got a lot of advice from 3d printing professor, we did consider and try a Cura, we shall take Cura as the first choice, that's much easier for beginners.
@@kywooofficial8549 It's easier for beginners if you put a nice Cura profile together for your machine, but if it lacks a good ready-made profile, it can be a bit daunting for a newcomer to get everything dialed in.
I'm trying to get into 3D printing, and I was looking at an Ender 3 V2 or something similar, but this seems fairly nice although a bit higher priced. My biggest point of confusion in 3D printing is the software right now. I know that blender and cura are fairly common, and I'd prefer those because they're free and open source software, but I hope that I can grab the settings for the printer and it "just works". Maybe that's a little naive...
FYI: When printing from Cura with the Wireless plugin, the Kywoo Tycoon will show an image of the model instead of a generic file icon in the file list and on the screen while printing. I'm loving this printer even though it is my first. Thanks to 3D Printing Professor for helping me with some of the settings. The only setting I haven't figured out yet is how to rotate the build plate in Cura, but everything still prints fine.
I am really looking at this printer or the Prusa mini, as I pretty much WW2 table top vehicles and RC planes. My issue is my cr10-mini lasted about 3 months and my Artillery Genius lasted about a month, I would like to see a over time video on the reliability of the machine .
Well, that's gonna take some time, but I do my re-reviews in March. I will say since this video, this printer has become my go to machine most of the time.
Hi professor, I've just bought one of these printers, it say on Amazon that you can use stl, amf, obj and gcode, ....I'm new to 3d printing, and I thought it would pr ok not all these files ..but just works on gcode.....is that normal for any 3d printer?
The problem I always have with these "review pieces" they give to youtubers is that we don´t know if that is exactly the same we consumers get, or if they basically hand select and prepare one to be as perfect as possible. Because of this I trust reviewers much more who just bought them online like the rest of us and where we know that it is really a standard one.
@@3dpprofessor its not meant as criticism, but that is always the problem with review pieces. Just like car reviewers who are invited to the presentation of a car, get examples that are handpicked and are 100% perfect.
Great videos! I was wondering what slicer you use for this? I bought one of these as per your recommendation and have been getting good results. However my Elegoo Neptune 2 has a premade slicer software specially made for the printer and I can print significantly better resolution text compared to the tycoon. Thoughts or advice? Thanks!
@@3dpprofessor Alright, if Cura works for you then that's good enough for me! I'm actually having issues with layer lines and have noticed that the left Z motor has to move up and down when the print is moving in the x direction to keep the print head level. I've retightened the bed mounting screws and all of them are torqued to similar settings and have taken the printer apart and re-aligned the frame. Results on bust models/curved models are incredible however on there are obvious imperfections when printing straight objects such as the calibration cube. I had the same issue on my anycubic predator and solved it when I migrated to using PrusaSlicer instead. Is this something you've also noticed or am I alone in this? Thanks!
I'm thinking of upgrading from my Creality cr-10 and saw that this was high on your tier list, would you think its a great upgrade? Have you worked with or seen the 2.0 version? would you recommend that one over the 1.0? Edit: After owning this printer for 3 months I don't know if its just the printer I received but I have ran into numerous issues and breakdowns on this printer. The support from the company is fast and reliable but I am currently trying to get a refund due to all the issues I have run into.
I actually am shocked this channel has its first use of a auto leveler here. Even on a good printer, especially one with a big bed, it just helps a lot with bed adhesion.
@@3dpprofessor Totally agree! I put a PEI flex on everything. But in thinking of your comment about engineers, just though that would not be something missed ya know.
6:03 - I'm having issues with my Tycoon 3D print, it seems to print a mirror along the Y axis of what's laid out in Cura. What did you mean when you said the part "flip the Y"? Where is this (using v4.9)?
@@3dpprofessor Ah I see, it's on the main screen not the printer settings. Thanks! Funny story, I actually realized that I had installed the base backwards (lol!) So after a 180 degree rotation, things were looking normal.
@5:25 Are those the actual Cura numbers to use for the Kywoo Tycoon. I *AM* a first timer to 3d printing and I got one of these for review, I was expecting at least a little bit of info in the manual to point me in the right direction.
I think it's reasonable to assume that their manual will be better at the end of the kickstarter. But, no, those are not the right settings. If the manual isn't fixed, hit me up when you get your printer. You're in for a good time.
@@3dpprofessor I already have the printer. I'm having issues with the first layer because I don't know any of the settings (using Cura). Reminder: This is my first experience with 3D printing. I'm a software developer, and prior electronics guy, so I'm pretty good with technical stuff, but it seems like there should have been more information provided.
@@mikedixonphoto How did you get this printer if this is your first time printing? It's a kickstarter printer that isn't available to the public yet. In Cura the settings are X:240, Y:240 Z:240 Check heated build plate, switch to the second extruder, set the material diameter to 1.75. On the printer, before you run your first print, run the bed level procedure. Then start your first print. If it doesn't look like the first layer is sticking, on the menu go into settings and adjust the baby steps down a little at a time until they do.
@@3dpprofessor I do reviews for a well-known gadget site. I've since printed the XYZ file that came on the card, and it printed perfectly. I'm not sure why the kaiwu file was printing so poorly. Maybe it was the glue stick I added. What is the G-Code Flavor for this printer?
I suppose if you sleep in a well ventilated room, 25 feet from your printer while it's in operation, you'll be fine. But 3d printing marketers keep showing them photos right next to a stock image of a sleeping child.
Problems discovered on other streams, that red wheel falls off. You cant actually use the full volume because of the filament runout sensor placement. That software is............ needs work.
The wheel is actually just cosmetic, at least on my machine. Yeah, full build volume usage is a problem on a lot of 3D printers, but a thorny one. You talking about the touch screen? I agree with that. I think I even mentioned it.
Hey professor it’s Danny again if I go to Kickstarter would I be able to get help with the program part of the build I’m able to build the printer I need help with programming to bad you don’t live in ohio
I love the bltouches I have on my older printers. They are brilliant as I always hated bed levelling, that and the flexible bed make usability of a printer so much better. NB I dont even slightly understand why you prefer Simplify3d over Cura though - I paid for Simplify3d and use Cura over it.
Oh, I don't prefer S3D myself. But they do. And technically S3D still gets examples where it does a better job, but I don't want to deal with S3D's entirely intuitive UI.
another kickstarter? Really? do we need another 3D printing company that's just giving us the same-old-same-old? Looks kinda like a Lulzbot frame in a mirror. Love that clang when you slapped it. Good solid machine. Nice Orange filament. Did you get a haircut?
I got them all... wait, that doesn't work when it's written down. "Haircut". "Hair cut". No ambiguity. Darn it. Do we need another kickstarter? That depends. Is competition good? Is supporting a group of people who are making a really solid contender for the 3D printing market good? Is helping them get up and running with funds they couldn't get any other way good? I say, maybe, especially in this case.
@@3dpprofessor I kind of like all the options we have these days, Kickstarter or not, it's like going to a dealership and picking a car with all the options you want, and then turning to the aftermarket for any add-ons they don't come with from the factory. Gone are the days where you're locked in to an ecosystem, unless you buy from Makerbot that is.
Oh You too xD Edit: with all due respect, those who would buy this machine as a first, may or may not be able to afford the suggested slicer, so for it to be the only solution.....is not optimal. at the very least giving basic profile for what's usable for beginners(Cura, Slic3r, etc.), that would at least kickstart the 3D printing Journey of someone who knows little about it, don't you think?
So let’s get this straight you are not worried that it’s Kickstarter and you might get nothing? It’s Kickstarter for goodness sake. You are reviewing something that you have an example of but may never be delivered or if it ever is may not be anything like this. This is NOT a review. The printer is only on Kickstarter. You are not purchasing anything. You back a printer and give up your retail rights you are not buying anything. If you really care about your viewers recommend something that exists not Kickstarter. You are misleading people by not spelling this out. Omitting important information. Perhaps you do not understand what you are talking about, maybe you don’t care, probably you think it’s peoples own responsibility to work out what Kickstarter means. If it’s the latter then yes I agree but someone like yourself talking about a printer that does not actually exist as a retail product as you have just done as if it is a retail product that you can buy is wrong. Don’t review Kickstarter projects or at least explain what it is for goodness sake.
That's not what I'm worried about at all. My only worry with this printer is that it won't be on the market in a year because the company who made it is so green that they're gonna be one of the 90% of companies who fail. But the machine is *GREAT* !
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I like how they spell out the shipping charges instead of blind siding you
Looks like a pretty capable machine, I've always appreciated your unbiased opinions. As for BLTouch, I recently started using one since it came on my Ender 5 Plus, I can't believe I lived without one. I've played with ABL on my older machines with the diy Servo arm/microswitch probes, but BLTouch just works so much better than anything I've ever tried. I don't think I'll ever use a machine without one in the future, and I'll be retrofitting them to a couple of my older machines as well as they're pretty inexpensive and easy to set up in firmware once you've had to do it. I had to set it up on the Ender because the offsets were way off from the factory, but it's an easy fix, and when it's set up correctly it works like a champ. Switching my bedsprings to silicone columns also made a bunch of difference. I just got a set of Derlin anti-backlash leadscrew nuts in the other day, so once I swap those in, I should rarely need to level the bed manually or square up the z gantry anymore (It seemed to drop a little on one side after every print, so I had to level the gantry each time, so the anti-backlash nuts should fix that hopefully.).
"I've always appreciated your unbiased opinions" Thats funny stuff right there !!!!
So how is this printer 11 months later? I currently have an Ender 3 V2. And I'm absolutely tired of messing with it constantly. I like the printer. It's fantastic for the price. But I just want to print stuff without having to mess with it all the time. I'm perfectly comfortable and capable of all the maintenance. But this seems to be a machine that is a lot easier to use.
It resembles an M2 but does not come with an M2 price tag, I would also recommend Kywoo take a look at the latest versions of Cura and Prusa Slicer as in the last couple of years they have both come of age and can produce some excellent prints, I can't remember ever getting an update to Simplify 3D, in fact when I helped a friend choose a 3D printer I told him not to bother getting Simplify 3D and to use Prusa Slicer, the money that it costs can get you a lot of excellent quality and exotic filaments.
Id say it look more like a smaller lulzbot taz or workhorse.
@Andrew Hayes, thank you so much, we got a lot of advice from 3d printing professor, we did consider and try a Cura, we shall take Cura as the first choice, that's much easier for beginners.
I thought that same thing, looked a lot like an M2, or a TAZ with a different z-rail setup.
@@kywooofficial8549 It's easier for beginners if you put a nice Cura profile together for your machine, but if it lacks a good ready-made profile, it can be a bit daunting for a newcomer to get everything dialed in.
I'm trying to get into 3D printing, and I was looking at an Ender 3 V2 or something similar, but this seems fairly nice although a bit higher priced.
My biggest point of confusion in 3D printing is the software right now.
I know that blender and cura are fairly common, and I'd prefer those because they're free and open source software, but I hope that I can grab the settings for the printer and it "just works". Maybe that's a little naive...
You need to check out my 3D Printing 101 playlist. It'll give you everything you need to know.
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FYI: When printing from Cura with the Wireless plugin, the Kywoo Tycoon will show an image of the model instead of a generic file icon in the file list and on the screen while printing. I'm loving this printer even though it is my first. Thanks to 3D Printing Professor for helping me with some of the settings. The only setting I haven't figured out yet is how to rotate the build plate in Cura, but everything still prints fine.
You can rotate the 3D view in Cura by either right-click and drag or holding space and left-click drag.
I am really looking at this printer or the Prusa mini, as I pretty much WW2 table top vehicles and RC planes. My issue is my cr10-mini lasted about 3 months and my Artillery Genius lasted about a month, I would like to see a over time video on the reliability of the machine .
Well, that's gonna take some time, but I do my re-reviews in March.
I will say since this video, this printer has become my go to machine most of the time.
Hi professor, I've just bought one of these printers, it say on Amazon that you can use stl, amf, obj and gcode, ....I'm new to 3d printing, and I thought it would pr ok not all these files ..but just works on gcode.....is that normal for any 3d printer?
The problem I always have with these "review pieces" they give to youtubers is that we don´t know if that is exactly the same we consumers get, or if they basically hand select and prepare one to be as perfect as possible.
Because of this I trust reviewers much more who just bought them online like the rest of us and where we know that it is really a standard one.
Wish I could afford to buy all these printers and test them.
@@3dpprofessor its not meant as criticism, but that is always the problem with review pieces.
Just like car reviewers who are invited to the presentation of a car, get examples that are handpicked and are 100% perfect.
Great videos! I was wondering what slicer you use for this? I bought one of these as per your recommendation and have been getting good results. However my Elegoo Neptune 2 has a premade slicer software specially made for the printer and I can print significantly better resolution text compared to the tycoon. Thoughts or advice? Thanks!
I just use cura. It's a marlin based gcode machine, so just about any multipurpose slicer will work.
Oh, and cura can also drive your Neptune 2.
@@3dpprofessor Alright, if Cura works for you then that's good enough for me! I'm actually having issues with layer lines and have noticed that the left Z motor has to move up and down when the print is moving in the x direction to keep the print head level. I've retightened the bed mounting screws and all of them are torqued to similar settings and have taken the printer apart and re-aligned the frame. Results on bust models/curved models are incredible however on there are obvious imperfections when printing straight objects such as the calibration cube. I had the same issue on my anycubic predator and solved it when I migrated to using PrusaSlicer instead. Is this something you've also noticed or am I alone in this?
Thanks!
@@jono3505 have you reached out to Kywoo3d support?
How does the Kywoo3D Tycoon compare to other printers? www.3dpprofessor.com/2020/10/22/400-kickstarter-3d-printer-kywoo3d-review-video/
I'm thinking of upgrading from my Creality cr-10 and saw that this was high on your tier list, would you think its a great upgrade? Have you worked with or seen the 2.0 version? would you recommend that one over the 1.0?
Edit: After owning this printer for 3 months I don't know if its just the printer I received but I have ran into numerous issues and breakdowns on this printer. The support from the company is fast and reliable but I am currently trying to get a refund due to all the issues I have run into.
What microphone do you use? It sounds very professional.
It's a lav mic going into an H4N Zoom.
I actually am shocked this channel has its first use of a auto leveler here.
Even on a good printer, especially one with a big bed, it just helps a lot with bed adhesion.
They've been so fiddly when I used them in the past. I should say this is the first time that I used one that worked.
Not a fan of the clips for the bed, i would think that they would engineer a better solution. Its a beautiful printer though, i love the linear rails.
You could always pay $100 yourself and get a flex plate. I may do that.
@@3dpprofessor Totally agree! I put a PEI flex on everything. But in thinking of your comment about engineers, just though that would not be something missed ya know.
Nice video Prof !
6:03 - I'm having issues with my Tycoon 3D print, it seems to print a mirror along the Y axis of what's laid out in Cura.
What did you mean when you said the part "flip the Y"? Where is this (using v4.9)?
On the left-hand side, 4th button down is the mirror transform button.
@@3dpprofessor Ah I see, it's on the main screen not the printer settings. Thanks!
Funny story, I actually realized that I had installed the base backwards (lol!) So after a 180 degree rotation, things were looking normal.
It would be nice to see the printer you are reviewing printing not just sitting there like a pile of metal.
Seems typical of most "reviews"
@5:25 Are those the actual Cura numbers to use for the Kywoo Tycoon. I *AM* a first timer to 3d printing and I got one of these for review, I was expecting at least a little bit of info in the manual to point me in the right direction.
I think it's reasonable to assume that their manual will be better at the end of the kickstarter. But, no, those are not the right settings.
If the manual isn't fixed, hit me up when you get your printer. You're in for a good time.
@@3dpprofessor I already have the printer. I'm having issues with the first layer because I don't know any of the settings (using Cura). Reminder: This is my first experience with 3D printing. I'm a software developer, and prior electronics guy, so I'm pretty good with technical stuff, but it seems like there should have been more information provided.
@@mikedixonphoto How did you get this printer if this is your first time printing? It's a kickstarter printer that isn't available to the public yet.
In Cura the settings are X:240, Y:240 Z:240 Check heated build plate, switch to the second extruder, set the material diameter to 1.75.
On the printer, before you run your first print, run the bed level procedure. Then start your first print. If it doesn't look like the first layer is sticking, on the menu go into settings and adjust the baby steps down a little at a time until they do.
@@3dpprofessor I do reviews for a well-known gadget site. I've since printed the XYZ file that came on the card, and it printed perfectly. I'm not sure why the kaiwu file was printing so poorly. Maybe it was the glue stick I added. What is the G-Code Flavor for this printer?
@@mikedixonphoto gcode flavor is marlin. Just the default.
Hey mr professor can you use any hair spray or do you have to use aqua net
Aquanet is hairspray. And I use Aquanet.
Review the Qidi x-one2 for $250
Interesting printer
Thanks for sharing👍😀
So if it's not safe to have in the room you sleep in, how is it safe to have in ANY room you breathe in?
I suppose if you sleep in a well ventilated room, 25 feet from your printer while it's in operation, you'll be fine. But 3d printing marketers keep showing them photos right next to a stock image of a sleeping child.
Problems discovered on other streams, that red wheel falls off.
You cant actually use the full volume because of the filament runout sensor placement.
That software is............ needs work.
The wheel is actually just cosmetic, at least on my machine.
Yeah, full build volume usage is a problem on a lot of 3D printers, but a thorny one.
You talking about the touch screen? I agree with that. I think I even mentioned it.
Hey professor it’s Danny again if I go to Kickstarter would I be able to get help with the program part of the build I’m able to build the printer I need help with programming to bad you don’t live in ohio
1:25 Thats the lulzabot this is clearly based on.
I love the bltouches I have on my older printers. They are brilliant as I always hated bed levelling, that and the flexible bed make usability of a printer so much better.
NB I dont even slightly understand why you prefer Simplify3d over Cura though - I paid for Simplify3d and use Cura over it.
Oh, I don't prefer S3D myself. But they do. And technically S3D still gets examples where it does a better job, but I don't want to deal with S3D's entirely intuitive UI.
another kickstarter? Really? do we need another 3D printing company that's just giving us the same-old-same-old? Looks kinda like a Lulzbot frame in a mirror. Love that clang when you slapped it. Good solid machine. Nice Orange filament.
Did you get a haircut?
I got them all... wait, that doesn't work when it's written down. "Haircut". "Hair cut". No ambiguity. Darn it.
Do we need another kickstarter? That depends. Is competition good? Is supporting a group of people who are making a really solid contender for the 3D printing market good? Is helping them get up and running with funds they couldn't get any other way good? I say, maybe, especially in this case.
@@3dpprofessor I get your point. I hope they do well. Just seems there have been a lot of these lately.
@@JohnDStrand there were a lot in the past. Then they died down. And now there seems to be a resurgence. Don't know why.
@@3dpprofessor I kind of like all the options we have these days, Kickstarter or not, it's like going to a dealership and picking a car with all the options you want, and then turning to the aftermarket for any add-ons they don't come with from the factory. Gone are the days where you're locked in to an ecosystem, unless you buy from Makerbot that is.
Oh You too xD
Edit: with all due respect, those who would buy this machine as a first, may or may not be able to afford the suggested slicer, so for it to be the only solution.....is not optimal.
at the very least giving basic profile for what's usable for beginners(Cura, Slic3r, etc.), that would at least kickstart the 3D printing Journey of someone who knows little about it, don't you think?
And if you want something cool to print on it: www.kickstarter.com/projects/cultofcthulhu/the-cursed-cult-of-cthulhu
Stay away from kickstarter
Solid advice
So let’s get this straight you are not worried that it’s Kickstarter and you might get nothing?
It’s Kickstarter for goodness sake.
You are reviewing something that you have an example of but may never be delivered or if it ever is may not be anything like this.
This is NOT a review.
The printer is only on Kickstarter.
You are not purchasing anything.
You back a printer and give up your retail rights you are not buying anything.
If you really care about your viewers recommend something that exists not Kickstarter.
You are misleading people by not spelling this out. Omitting important information.
Perhaps you do not understand what you are talking about, maybe you don’t care, probably you think it’s peoples own responsibility to work out what Kickstarter means.
If it’s the latter then yes I agree but someone like yourself talking about a printer that does not actually exist as a retail product as you have just done as if it is a retail product that you can buy is wrong.
Don’t review Kickstarter projects or at least explain what it is for goodness sake.
That's not what I'm worried about at all. My only worry with this printer is that it won't be on the market in a year because the company who made it is so green that they're gonna be one of the 90% of companies who fail. But the machine is *GREAT* !