Thank you for this, got my son one of these for Christmas and we have zero experience with 3d printers. Tried a test print and it was just a goobered mess. Followed your directions for leveling the bed and now it's printing the test file fine 👍👍
@@MrStag-rq1lf Having the exact same issue, I'm thinking it is the z axis not moving high enough, so I plan to try greasing the lead screw. Will reply again with results.
This is THE definitive assembly video. I used it on my first 6 mos. ago, and just bought an Aquila for a nephew and pointed him to it. Your extra considerations in checking frame level, etc. make this superior.
I recently got the X2 of this model and it been great as my 1st 3d printer. Excellent build guide and very thorough. Would like recommend moving the nozzle when levelling to approximately where the screw meets the bed, it's given the most consistent results. Only thing I've upgraded is a printed side mount off thingiverse, the ptfe tube to a capricorn type with my rc car body clips which happens to fit like a glove on the coupler. Update: Do not. I repeat, do not get an Aquila X2 or any Aquila's with H32 board. After sales and support horrendous, partial refund is a trick to get out of warranty obligations. Now owning Aquila X2, Ender 2 Pro and Flsun SR no 3d printer in this day and age should be sold without auto bed leveling and pei flexible bed. Don't try and save a few dollars, save yourself blood, sweat and teats and get whatever's the best deal that comes with A. auto bed level B. PEI flexible sheet and maybe direct-drive for the money. Right now if I had to buy a cartesian bedslinger it's be the Anycubic Kobra or Ender S1 depending if I want value an updrade path. No more bed slingers for me now that X1 Carbon/M5 is on coming up soon
Yep any I've owned the OG Kobra and that was great with the auto bed levelling. Now the new Kobra 2's are really great. Though I've since gone through a few prints ie.. Flsun SR, Ender 2 Pro, Kobra and now Bambu Lab P1S (with AMS) and can say if you can afford get the P1S. Seems pricey but everything I learnt on mastering bedslingers mean nothing now. I might need to tune flow rate and pressure advance but that's it. All I do is print and not think about tuning, belt tension, Z offset, manually purging filament, bed levelly springs ect. I just print. Worth every dollar.@@PERSONALEEMG
It's good starter to learn the basics and all but if you're not into tinkering and fine tuning everything get any of the new printers with auto bed level. I've settled on a Bambu Lab P1S and don't need any other 3D printer unless I need bigger build volume@@LillEngineered
I came here from the "official" assembly video, and this does not disappoint. Many things hit on here even before assembly that the official didn't even bother to mention, let alone the insanely vague manual.
Thanks for this mate. Myself and my little dude put this together with the help of your video and there was some excellent tips from you that we wouldn't have picked up from the instructions. Tops work champion much appreciated.
This has been by far, the best assembly, setup and review i have seen, thank you very much thank you im getting my printer on sunday, and i cannot wait.
Thank you so much of all the videos I started watching yours took me all the way through completion along with following my booklet that came with my 3-D printer and Wala I have built it.
at around 40:00 when you do auto home, it stays in the corner but mine does the clicks in the corner goes up/down on the z axis but doesn't click, then goes back to the middle, any ideas why? I'm not seeing the clicker/stopper for the z-axis where is that located?
Im about to get one in the next few days. Thank goodness there's video out here like yours showing me basics and more so I am able to enjoy my first few days with it!
You could have used a level & square to make sure the gantry is level, square, & plumb while tightening the Z axis rails. I wish manufacturers would design 3D printers with linear rails, ball screws with anti backlash brass couplings, & servo motors. With mass production, the cost of these upgrades should only increase from $30.00 - 50.00.
I couldn't find how to tip you like someone else in the comments did. I did like and subscribe, hoping to compensate that way. Your video was very helpful, I did watch it before and during the setup and followed it step by step for a Aquila X2. It was a lot of work on your end and every noobs out there will be very grateful about it. Thanks dude, really appreciate it
On mobile you swipe to the right on the line of things (like, dislike, share, etc) untuill you see the heart with a money sign in it called 'thanks'and you click that. No idea about desktop though
What's the difference between this and lets say Creality, or the other number of brands that all look like this. It really makes 3d printing confusing to get into, thanks.
Well I put the hot head upside down and it took a few to get the bed wobble gone buy its together at last. Can't wait to start printing and probably messing that up to.
Hi I just got one of these for Christmas and am having an issue. When I select auto home, it makes a very loud stuttering noise when it tries to go up and down on the y axis motor, does anyone have any suggestions
Thanks for the video. Unfortunately no matter what I do, the bed seems to be higher in one corner than the other 3 corners. If I loosen all four bed nuts (ie: no tension on the springs) and manually lower the x gantry so that nozzle touches the bed above the left rear corner, as I move from corner to corner the distance changes as follows: right rear about 1/16", right front about 3/32 and left front about 1/32". No matter how much you adjust the nuts you can never get the bed level and always end up with the left rear spring compressed to about 90% and the other three to some other value but definitely less than 50%. I measured from the top rail of the frame to the top of the x gantry on both the left and right side and there is a difference of about 1/16" (for example 4" on the left and 4 1/16" on the right). How do you correct a gantry that is lower on one side than it is on the other side?
Another excellent review and assembly with your informative inputs. Only comment: When bed leveling why not Z home at each placement point instead of auto home? Is that not an option?
Would love to see an unbox/setup/review video of the Creativity Elf Pro, I can't find anything useful online anywhere about it, or the standard Elf for that matter.
This is fantastic, helped so much with my sons Christmas present. Any ideas why the filament is feeding the wrong way on mine? Feeding out of the tube, tried searching online for a fix but struggling, any help would be appreciated.
Hi Vlad, I have an issue with the plastic tubing coming out as the filament gets fed through. I used the spare part as well but the filament still pushes the tubing out and doesn't feed properly. If I hold the tubing in place while printing, the filament starts to print out of the needle properly but once I let go, the plastic tubing is just pushed out and the filament won't feed into the needle anymore. Any fixes or workaround for this?
Awesome video, really appreciate the walk through I was struggling with some of the other videos haha. One thing I wanted know if you had a place to download the Voxelab bench mark stl's that come on the sd card, unfortunately the one they sent with my printer seems to be corrupted and I cant format it so I have had to buy a new one-.- Thanks for any leads, mainly looking for the toolbox and knob for the extruder.
Vlad, I was doing the test model, and about 20-30 minutes in the model moved on the plate forcing me to cancel the print. do you know why it would move? do i have the extruder tip ( where the filmanet comes out of) too close or too far to the plate?
Limit switch on left profile Z axis came disconnected from the actual axis itself. Any guide on how to attach/install it? The axis pieces weren’t even wrapped in the box.
Got one second hand basically new and he definitely didnt watch this video because he used the scrapper and the bed looks toast 😂……only signs of wear are dead center of the glass bed 🤦♂️ only $19 for a replacement beds not bad…..scrapper is getting tossed though, great video
This evening I began assembly of the Aquila x2 using this video. I get to step 6, then an issue. I can use the lead screw to move the x-axis, but not my fingers freely. I found one wheel is not engaging with the others, but is turning freely with my finger. Help!
So I’m here building my 3d printer, great video, it really helps with assembly, but my belt is the tiniest bit short, and it’s somewhat frustrating. Do you know how I could fix that? UPDATE: I did it, I fixed it
Hi TheSkelebone69, I know it’s been a while but do you remember how you were able to fix your problem? I’m on the step with the belt going in the notches and find it to be a little short as well and I can’t figure out how to fix it to get to the next step. It is in fact very frustrating
@@deadlyapolloI was looking for the name of the clip so I could print it. After looking and looking I found that it is a Bowden Clip and was able to print it
Dear Just Vlad I've been asking RUclipsrs if they could give me ideas on large idex, direct drive printers.I want first of all quality, followed by a many functions for my money. Do you have any ideas for me to research? Thanks in advance.
My prints won't stick to the bed and get dragged around, not sure what is happening. I auto homed, did the paper tension and I think I leveled our good but I still can get it to stick, maybe it's the Z axis setting?
I have 10 Aquila,it is very nice and cheap(in China about¥800），I think it is the same as Ender3，but Aquila is much cheaper.By the way，infact Voxelab is the Sub Brand of Flashforge.
I don´t know why, but i could not print til the end, while printing it slides off the space, looks like the bed goes too cold while printing, what should I do?
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Can you please give me the link for the filament I should use for this printer?
Thank you for this, got my son one of these for Christmas and we have zero experience with 3d printers. Tried a test print and it was just a goobered mess. Followed your directions for leveling the bed and now it's printing the test file fine 👍👍
The bed has to be leveled to print properly. Make sure you’re using Cura.
Noice
are you the one that left an amazon review?
@@doctorshnoot I'm not, I never did get it to print right, only did good for the test file🤷🏻♂️
@@MrStag-rq1lf Having the exact same issue, I'm thinking it is the z axis not moving high enough, so I plan to try greasing the lead screw. Will reply again with results.
This is THE definitive assembly video. I used it on my first 6 mos. ago, and just bought an Aquila for a nephew and pointed him to it. Your extra considerations in checking frame level, etc. make this superior.
Vlad, this is an outstanding video. Not one bit of wasted time. So many people will refer to it for years to come. Great job!
I love that you use the printer to make things for the printer itself to work better.
Note to self:
-Switch Voltage (7:30)
-Level the frame out (7:50)
-Adjust spinners (9:00)
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@@Hellooooo378 yes
@@FillmoEliteScooter_gaming yes
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I just received my Aquila and I found this video. Now I feel like I know exactly what I will need to do. Thanks, Vlad! Excellent video!
Without this video my printer would just be junk in a box.
Thank you.
so helpful! i got a c2 for christmas and me and my dad assembeled it together.
I don't care if the video is so long, it's so useful!!
I recently got the X2 of this model and it been great as my 1st 3d printer. Excellent build guide and very thorough. Would like recommend moving the nozzle when levelling to approximately where the screw meets the bed, it's given the most consistent results. Only thing I've upgraded is a printed side mount off thingiverse, the ptfe tube to a capricorn type with my rc car body clips which happens to fit like a glove on the coupler.
Update: Do not. I repeat, do not get an Aquila X2 or any Aquila's with H32 board. After sales and support horrendous, partial refund is a trick to get out of warranty obligations. Now owning Aquila X2, Ender 2 Pro and Flsun SR no 3d printer in this day and age should be sold without auto bed leveling and pei flexible bed. Don't try and save a few dollars, save yourself blood, sweat and teats and get whatever's the best deal that comes with A. auto bed level B. PEI flexible sheet and maybe direct-drive for the money. Right now if I had to buy a cartesian bedslinger it's be the Anycubic Kobra or Ender S1 depending if I want value an updrade path. No more bed slingers for me now that X1 Carbon/M5 is on coming up soon
Any recommendations for a first time purchase? Anycubic Kobra seems like the play, right?
After reading your comment, I am planning to buy Ender 3 V2 Neo.
Yep any I've owned the OG Kobra and that was great with the auto bed levelling. Now the new Kobra 2's are really great. Though I've since gone through a few prints ie.. Flsun SR, Ender 2 Pro, Kobra and now Bambu Lab P1S (with AMS) and can say if you can afford get the P1S. Seems pricey but everything I learnt on mastering bedslingers mean nothing now. I might need to tune flow rate and pressure advance but that's it. All I do is print and not think about tuning, belt tension, Z offset, manually purging filament, bed levelly springs ect. I just print. Worth every dollar.@@PERSONALEEMG
It's good starter to learn the basics and all but if you're not into tinkering and fine tuning everything get any of the new printers with auto bed level. I've settled on a Bambu Lab P1S and don't need any other 3D printer unless I need bigger build volume@@LillEngineered
Thank you! I would not have been able to setup this printer without your video.
I came here from the "official" assembly video, and this does not disappoint. Many things hit on here even before assembly that the official didn't even bother to mention, let alone the insanely vague manual.
I think this is the most helpful video I’ve ever watched. Thank you so much I would have absolutely no idea what to do without your video
Thanks for doing such a thorough job here explaining how to setup these. I'm printing what looks like my first successful print because of your help.
I've been waiting for this!!! very good vod!!!!
Thank you for this video. I used this video to put mine together. I looked at the manual maybe 3 times.
You explained everything really well.
Thanks for this mate. Myself and my little dude put this together with the help of your video and there was some excellent tips from you that we wouldn't have picked up from the instructions. Tops work champion much appreciated.
First time printer and so happy I found ya! Had me up and test printing right away. Thank you
This has been by far, the best assembly, setup and review i have seen, thank you very much thank you im getting my printer on sunday, and i cannot wait.
Thank you so much of all the videos I started watching yours took me all the way through completion along with following my booklet that came with my 3-D printer and Wala I have built it.
Bro I've had this printer for almost a year and was looking for videos on it since then with no luck. Lol! Dope video again!
ruclips.net/user/3DPrintSOS has several videos of your looking for anything else.
Excellent video, everything I needed to get up and running quickly
at around 40:00 when you do auto home, it stays in the corner but mine does the clicks in the corner goes up/down on the z axis but doesn't click, then goes back to the middle, any ideas why?
I'm not seeing the clicker/stopper for the z-axis where is that located?
Im about to get one in the next few days. Thank goodness there's video out here like yours showing me basics and more so I am able to enjoy my first few days with it!
Awesome video, followed your guide to a T. Tried my first prints tonight and they are coming out amazing.
You could have used a level & square to make sure the gantry is level, square, & plumb while tightening the Z axis rails. I wish manufacturers would design 3D printers with linear rails, ball screws with anti backlash brass couplings, & servo motors. With mass production, the cost of these upgrades should only increase from $30.00 - 50.00.
Lmao you wish. Go look up the price of a linear rail.
The only difference in the assembly of aquila X2 is the handle and filament sensor Right?
Awesome video! Just used this to set up my Aquila and your walkthrough was incredibly helpful!
I couldn't find how to tip you like someone else in the comments did. I did like and subscribe, hoping to compensate that way.
Your video was very helpful, I did watch it before and during the setup and followed it step by step for a Aquila X2.
It was a lot of work on your end and every noobs out there will be very grateful about it.
Thanks dude, really appreciate it
On mobile you swipe to the right on the line of things (like, dislike, share, etc) untuill you see the heart with a money sign in it called 'thanks'and you click that. No idea about desktop though
What's the difference between this and lets say Creality, or the other number of brands that all look like this. It really makes 3d printing confusing to get into, thanks.
Thanks!
Well I put the hot head upside down and it took a few to get the bed wobble gone buy its together at last. Can't wait to start printing and probably messing that up to.
Thank you for the video!, you helped me get up and running with my Aquila ☺️
Hi I just got one of these for Christmas and am having an issue. When I select auto home, it makes a very loud stuttering noise when it tries to go up and down on the y axis motor, does anyone have any suggestions
Thanks for the video. Unfortunately no matter what I do, the bed seems to be higher in one corner than the other 3 corners. If I loosen all four bed nuts (ie: no tension on the springs) and manually lower the x gantry so that nozzle touches the bed above the left rear corner, as I move from corner to corner the distance changes as follows: right rear about 1/16", right front about 3/32 and left front about 1/32". No matter how much you adjust the nuts you can never get the bed level and always end up with the left rear spring compressed to about 90% and the other three to some other value but definitely less than 50%. I measured from the top rail of the frame to the top of the x gantry on both the left and right side and there is a difference of about 1/16" (for example 4" on the left and 4 1/16" on the right). How do you correct a gantry that is lower on one side than it is on the other side?
My question is, why didn’t you just install the spool holder with it open to the back? Would be a much less fiddle rack for changing spools.
Sick. Thank you for video! I jist got one of these. Can you show a glock 19 frame print? Thanks!
Thank you for the video. I bought my son and i one and it was delivered today and i have no clue.
Sweet printer..how you do no “skirt” I think it’s called on the print itself?
Another excellent review and assembly with your informative inputs. Only comment: When bed leveling why not Z home at each placement point instead of auto home? Is that not an option?
Would love to see an unbox/setup/review video of the Creativity Elf Pro, I can't find anything useful online anywhere about it, or the standard Elf for that matter.
Thank you so much I got one as a Christmas gift and I was really helpful 👍👍👍👍👍
Can you print a mandalorian helmet please
This is fantastic, helped so much with my sons Christmas present. Any ideas why the filament is feeding the wrong way on mine? Feeding out of the tube, tried searching online for a fix but struggling, any help would be appreciated.
Sounds like the connection os reversed on the motor wiring. Try switch two if the wires coming from the motor to reverse the polarity
Hi Vlad, I have an issue with the plastic tubing coming out as the filament gets fed through. I used the spare part as well but the filament still pushes the tubing out and doesn't feed properly. If I hold the tubing in place while printing, the filament starts to print out of the needle properly but once I let go, the plastic tubing is just pushed out and the filament won't feed into the needle anymore. Any fixes or workaround for this?
Maybe you can put some PFTE tube in the brass hole.
Awesome video, really appreciate the walk through I was struggling with some of the other videos haha. One thing I wanted know if you had a place to download the Voxelab bench mark stl's that come on the sd card, unfortunately the one they sent with my printer seems to be corrupted and I cant format it so I have had to buy a new one-.- Thanks for any leads, mainly looking for the toolbox and knob for the extruder.
Hi! I just bought an X3 and it hasnt got that black voxelab sheet. Did you buy it, or it was already inside of the box? Thank you
Great Video. Where did you get the file for the spaceship you always print?
Vlad, I was doing the test model, and about 20-30 minutes in the model moved on the plate forcing me to cancel the print. do you know why it would move? do i have the extruder tip ( where the filmanet comes out of) too close or too far to the plate?
Thank you soooo much! I would not have been able to set up my machine without this
Is this printer good in printing flexible filaments like TPU? many thanks for the answer.
Limit switch on left profile Z axis came disconnected from the actual axis itself. Any guide on how to attach/install it? The axis pieces weren’t even wrapped in the box.
When you level the bed could you use the move commands on the printers software to keep the Z position but move the motors by them self?
Got one second hand basically new and he definitely didnt watch this video because he used the scrapper and the bed looks toast 😂……only signs of wear are dead center of the glass bed 🤦♂️ only $19 for a replacement beds not bad…..scrapper is getting tossed though, great video
My kit didn’t come with the thing at 20:56 what do I do
This evening I began assembly of the Aquila x2 using this video. I get to step 6, then an issue. I can use the lead screw to move the x-axis, but not my fingers freely. I found one wheel is not engaging with the others, but is turning freely with my finger. Help!
Thanks this really helped me.
Thank you, you help me a lot. Keep up the good work!
fantastic guide. really in depth and helped me out understanding processes and components much better. thanks so much :)
So I’m here building my 3d printer, great video, it really helps with assembly, but my belt is the tiniest bit short, and it’s somewhat frustrating. Do you know how I could fix that?
UPDATE: I did it, I fixed it
Hi TheSkelebone69, I know it’s been a while but do you remember how you were able to fix your problem? I’m on the step with the belt going in the notches and find it to be a little short as well and I can’t figure out how to fix it to get to the next step. It is in fact very frustrating
@@marthadelagarza not sure if you've managed it, I've just built one today and I just had to keep loosening off the tension screw until it fitted.
just like anything new do little research, but prints great, and adhesion is great,
Not me thinking the glass bed was just covering the metal one And almost throwing away the clamps 😅
Should this be used outdoors or in a well ventilated space?
I'm watching this, and I'm thinking, Ender 3 Neo. The only thing missing is the right board and the red graphic on the housing for the print head.
Thank you. Just THANK YOU!!!
I have a stupid question. Could you not use a level on the corners and center to level the whole bed?
Nope doesn't work that way, you're leveling the bed to the PRINTER not the earth.
Thanks
Cheers Vlad - got my Aquila up and running perfectly due to all your expert tips.
Awesome! Thanks for the support🤙
What is the little clip called that you installed on the extruder where the tube meets? I have looked all over and can not find it
It's printed, didn't come with any
@@deadlyapolloI was looking for the name of the clip so I could print it. After looking and looking I found that it is a Bowden Clip and was able to print it
@@BeaverDunker it's linked in the video description
Dear Just Vlad I've been asking RUclipsrs if they could give me ideas on large idex, direct drive printers.I want first of all quality, followed by a many functions for my money. Do you have any ideas for me to research? Thanks in advance.
When I inserted a file Ultimaker said that the print setup disabled. G-code file can not be modified.
i love this printer and will be my 2nd fdm printer, anyway please do review and Unboxing ANET A8 V2 or ANET N4 . thank you. have a great day !
When will you do ender 3s1?
I kind a like your way of presenting stuff 👍
I received mine a couple weeks back. I can print pla no problem but printing petg is such a nightmare
My bed hits the Y axis motor when it goes back, any solution for that?
What are the best filaments to use with this printer?
Thank you, my screws aren't labeled and it's a massive pain in the arse to build when you don't know which screws which xD
Super helpful video! Thanks!
What did you change the retraction to?
I've got mine at 5mm and it's been working good.
5:00 Why do you not recommend to use the spatula ?
It will damage the coating on the build plate.
@@JustVlads I see! thanks for the fast reply.
Just ordered a Aquila x2, will definitely use your video for the setup.
@@JustVlads is there something that should be used instead?
Sehr gut erklärt, danke für das Video 👍
My prints won't stick to the bed and get dragged around, not sure what is happening. I auto homed, did the paper tension and I think I leveled our good but I still can get it to stick, maybe it's the Z axis setting?
Try raising the temp of the bed. The sensor could be off of spec
I had this happen to me on the start of my first print and i re-adjusted the bed levelness and then tried again and all is well now
Same and I went up to 70 degrees on the bed.
I have 10 Aquila,it is very nice and cheap(in China about¥800），I think it is the same as Ender3，but Aquila is much cheaper.By the way，infact Voxelab is the Sub Brand of Flashforge.
It's not the same Ender 3, it's better for lower price.
Will wd40 work as oil 23:45
This is the c 2 voxolqb Aquila right
cant see a link for the tool box :(
What size filament is that printers
Link for buying not working. It goes to a different model, perhaps one more expensive
I don´t know why, but i could not print til the end, while printing it slides off the space, looks like the bed goes too cold while printing, what should I do?
Others have suggested raising the bed temp slightly.
Mine doesn’t have a limit switch on the left side
my aquila has 500 care free hours but I did orderthe extra Z screw from amazon
How do you adjust the bed???
Can you come with SD card
my auto home is not working followed step by step i dont know what the issue is
It's just like the ender 3 v2 but anyways nice video !
Can you do the Ender 5 plus
what can i do if i lost the clips to hold the platform down
Dollar Tree has a 6 pack of pink spring clips that should work fine with just about the right spring tension.
New sub and like ,
I want a 3D printer now 😁
115 is american and 220 is uk correct?
JUST GOT ONE