Update:
It's been about 6 weeks and I have printed about 30 items. Some took up to 14 hours, but most have been in the 3 to 5 hour range.
I confirmed that I have the 4.2.2 motherboard.
I made a couple of upgrades -- the bed springs are now stiffer, and I added a second Z-axis motor and rod. I could not get the CR Touch to work so that was returned.
I use Cura for slicing.
There is a very strong Ender 3 V2 community on Facebook, Discord, and Reddit, and tons of YouTube videos to guide you for performance upgrades.
I have made several upgrades to the firmware, including a free upgrade to the Jyers UI from Github.
I believe the print quality is comparable to other FFF printers using PLA. I have only printed PLA.
I originally gave this product 3 stars, but I am upgrading my rating to 4 stars because I have learned a lot about the industry -- and someone from Creality or Comgrow contacted me to offer their assistance.
So I stand by my original review and comments on the assembly and user manuals -- that is the #1 thing Creality should focus on improving. Also, they should throw some white rabbit candies in their box.
Original Review:
I just got the Creality Ender 3 V2 delivered about three days ago. It took me one full day to assemble and configure it, another day to print the Dog and the Cat files, and today I decided to install the Creality Dual Z-Axis option and the CR Touch Auto Leveling system.
I'm remembering my younger days when I used to enjoy building PC's from scratch and installing Windows 95. It was so much better than Windows 3.3. The feeling I get when interacting with this product is the same experience. If you don't enjoy figuring things out or researching obscure little bits of data from poor documentation then this product/hobby is not for you -- come back in 5-10 years.
If you expect to take it out of the box, connect it to your PC and start printing -- come back in 5-10 years.
If you like the challenge of learning new technologies, solving technical puzzles, and experimenting with alternatives -- this is definitely a good product for that experience.
(For example, I have just finished scouring all the documentation for a hint about the version of my motherboard. It now appears I need to open the case again and search for that information -- is it 4.2.2 or 4.2.7?). There are multiple stickers on the box -- product ID numbers, serial numbers, shipping addresses, but no indication of a key piece of data -- I have already updated the firmware three times in two days. I believe I have the 4.2.7 based on the word "silent" in the product description -- but what happens if I pick the wrong one? Will it print fine or go off the rails 8 hours into a print job? I guess I will find out.
(Another example: How do you load the filament? There is nothing in the documentation about that. Luckily I was able to search YouTube and found 3 videos on how to do it.)
Be aware that the assembly instructions are sparse, little mini brochures, and the diagrams are tiny. They have labeled most of the parts (screws come in little baggies that are labeled in both Chinese and English).
Also, be aware that the system only reads FAT32 format, so prepare to scour your home looking for an old 8GB or 16GB micro SD card, or plan to order one from Amazon -- alternatively, you can rely on the one that comes with the machine. (I like to have backup copies of things before I do firmware updates.) Micro SD cards larger that 32GB can not be formatted in FAT32.
Thank God for all the YouTube channels, Facebook User Groups, and search engines. They have truly made this possible. Creality needs to pay them for all the free support they are providing.
If I had had to rely solely on the Creality product documentation and the Creality website this product and all of the accessories would have been returned within the first two hours.
I will sum it up this way. I am excited to start a new hobby and learn new skills, but Creality needs to hire some technical writers and talk to some customers about the out of the box user experience.
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Self-developed Silent MotherboardThe self-developed silent motherboard ensure smooth movement under 50db, no noise during printing. |
V-guide Rail with High Standard Stabe to PrintEnder-3 V2 uses the V-guide rail pulley with stable movement, low noise, wear resistance and longer life. |
Effortless Filament Feed-inRotary knob added on the extruder makes it easier to load and feed filament. |
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New Injection TensionerThe XY-axis tensioner supports adjusting the belt tension in a quick and more convenient way. |
Brand New User InterfaceEnder-3 V2 changes the previous screen into 4.3inch color screen and upgrades the user experience with the newly designed operation UI system. It’s simple and quick to operate. And also this color screen can remove easily to repair, which saves a lot time and energy. |
Smart Add-onsWith the tool box integrated to the machine body it is more convenient and quicker for tools organization and storage. |
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| Diameter | 1.75 ± 0.02mm | 1.75 ± 0.02mm | 1.75 ± 0.02mm | 1.75 ± 0.02mm | 1.75 ± 0.02mm | 1.75mm/2.85mm |
| Weight | 2.2lbs (1KG) | 2.2lbs (1KG) | 2.2lbs (1KG) | 2.2lbs (1KG) | 2.2lbs (1KG) | / |
| Nozzle Temp | 190-230°C | 190-230°C | 190-230°C | 190-230°C | 190-230°C | temperature range 40°~ 50 °C |
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Customer reviews
This was my first experience with 3D printing so I was very unsure of what I should buy. I did a lot of research and the Creality name kept showing up, especially the Ender 3 and Ender 3 Pro. When I found this Ender 3 V2 and read the reviews about the printer and especially the good comments about the seller I decided to take the plunge. I have not regretted it for one minute. I have been blown away with the quality prints and the relative ease of use. Of course, as I said, I did a lot of research before purchasing so I ordered an all-metal extruder and capricorn tubing at the same time I ordered the printer. I installed them on the printer from the beginning so I can't say if they helped anything or not but I have had no problems whatsoever with the printer. I could not be more pleased. I setup a Raspberry PI as an Octoprint print server early in the process because I didn't like inserting and removing the sdcard so often and feared it might eventually cause problems with the card slot, not to mention the time it takes. That has made the printing process much simpler and and quicker by allowing me to send gcode files directly from CURA. I would not hesitate to purchase another one should the need arise.
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