I absolutely despise elitist snobs in any hobby. There's not a single thing that deters new people from entering a hobby like elitists that forgot that, not so long ago, they were newbies themselves. Well done on this video, from a really experienced 3D printing enthusiast 😁
Just a note, Elegoo tech support is AWSOME. I had a fast response and they got the problems fixed and new parts shipped out quick. I have 2 Neptune 2S one was new the other was used and had some missing parts. I sent a list of the missing parts and Tech Support rocked the house with speedy delivery. Elegoo supports their products. Hard to go wrong with what every printer size you choose.
This was an awesome video. While I consider myself a somewhat advanced user, it’s great to see what others go through. This is the printer I have been recommending, however, it’s easy to forget about the little things when getting started.
13:28: There are actually reasons to get smaller printers other than space and money for the initial cost of the printer. 1. Larger heatbeds will probably take longer to heat up, and almost certainly need more power to heat up/maintain heat. 2. Bigger printers are almost always slower than smaller printers. At least, that's what the Voron community seems to say about the size options for the Voron 2.4, because the weight of the moving parts limits acceleration, and acceleration controls how quickly you can reach your top speed. And this is even worse for bedslingers like the Neptunes. In addition, I'm fairly sure that ringing/ghosting will be worse on bigger printers. 3. In addition to the cost of the printer, replacement print surfaces at sizes beyond the standard 235x235 are more expensive. And I'm pretty confident that bigger beds will probably warp more than smaller beds, so thank goodness they'll come with a mesh probe. But the N3 Pro uses a 6x6 mesh, the N3 Pro uses 7x7, and the N3 Max uses 8x8. So the N3 max will probably take almost twice as long to probe (64 isn't quite double 36). And the N3 Pro is probing pretty slow by my standards, although I'm using a souped-up Neptune 2S with Klipper, a BLTouch, really fast Z and X/Y speeds. 4. Thanks to the popularity of Ender 3 and clones, most printers on the market are 235x235, so most people designing models keep that in mind when printing them. TL;DR unless you have specific things in mind that are larger than 230x230, the majority of people probably won't use the extra space. Bigger isn't always better, it's just bigger.
I've been using your articles to track all my magazine. I thoroughly enjoy your reviews(best hobby clippers) and tutorials(how to strip miniatures) as well and been meaning to get into FDM printing so this video is perfect for someone like me.
Awesome video Russ. Thanks for all these 3d print videos. I am seriously considering getting a 3d printer to print my own bits. So all the beginner style videos are great for someone like me.
Hey Ross, with you on this one about to test a 3d printer my brother lent me... and the first thing I thought when I saw it was... I want to build bigger! Going to perfect my technique and gear but then maybe look at one of the bigger ones of these. Keep up the great work!
I just bought a Neptune 3. I have a couple of Elegoo Resin printers. I like the Neptune but wish I had found out about the newer models before I bought it... oh well. I may still get a Max soon anyway.
Nice review. I've just bought a Neptune 3 Pro... I was thinking about holding off and buying a plus or max, but at 220 US dollars including shipping to Japan, I just couldn't say no.
Hi there! As someone who is after getting into 3D printing, and is looking for a good beginner printer, I have been working through reviews on RU-vid, trying to find a good printer, that is fairly easy to use for a newbie, that isn't going to cost me the earth! I was considering the Prusa Mini +, as I have heard that they are easy for beginners, but I was put off by the cost and the small bed size. However, your review of the Elegoo Neptune 3 Pro now puts this at the top of my consideration list - not too expensive, pretty easy to get started with, and with a better sized bed! Thanks for your great review and I will keep an eye on your channel in the future! 👍 Just as an aside, I am into N gauge model railways (1/160th scale!) so will probably be buying a resin printer too at some time, but an FDM printer will give me a chance to get used to designing stuff myself - and I will probably be printing fun bits and pieces for me and my 10 year old nephew! 😅
This was a very helpful video. You scared me there at the end saying not to buy this but then said get the newer better one. I was like Nooooo more research. I will definitely consider getting this after I actually have done more research. I’ve really wanted to get a printer to print my own helmets and armor and thanks to you I think I’ve found one!
This was a great video! I've had an Ender 3 for a couple years and it's forced me to learn all the ins and outs of filament printers. I finally had an issue (layer shifting because the motherboard overheats after a couple hours) that caused me to ask "why am I having to do so much troubleshooting just to get this thing to work at a base level?" I have an Elegoo Mars 2 Pro and the "it just works" level of functionality in it made me decide to look at Elegoo's FDM offerings. Your demonstration of being able to "just print" once you got the proper filament is exactly what I want in an FDM printer! Can't wait for it to show up.
i have the opposite problem, I have this so I have no idea how to read the signs of failure or quality degredation. when this works, it just works. but when it doesn't work, I'm completely lost
@@FauxHammer Biggest thing I can recommend is watching the first layer go down. As long as that looks good (no separation of strands on the fill, outer walls staying laid down) and is sticking to the build plate, you're *usually* okay the rest of the print.
@@donchaiminster1989 i;ve got that down, but I'm getting some odd issues mid print and when i'm pusging for layer quality, this is key. need to learn it becasu I;m expected to know it to validate my views of other printers! So I need to learn how to fine tune, temp, speed and flow rate. just no idea the best way bbecasue each seems to affect the other.
PLA is also great to sand, fill, and paint :) It's harder and more brittle than other filaments but I love working with it. That said, I'm going to order 2nd week of January specifically to print PETG so fingers crossed :D (I have yet to get PETG to print propperly and repeatly as well :P)
Thanks supper helpful. I am in the same situation. I have been using Elegoo Mars 2 pro for a couple of years. Now I want to print terrain for my D and D game. I have a Sovol sv01 but it just stopped printing after three months and I only get string. I am going to order this Neptune 3 Pro today. Thanks again.
I don’t recommend using pla+ for everything. Pla+ is the same as regular pla when it comes to print quality. The difference is that pla+ is better in heat and slightly more durable. Uses that don’t need either properties are just a waste of a bit more money. Just make sure to buy pla from a good brand (like elegoo)
Loved the video, my Neptune 3 Pro arrived a few days ago to Australia and I've already cranked out one of the crystal dragon prints :p Everything worked perfectly for me with brand new PLA
If I invest in a second printer, I’m looking at the Neptune line or, if I suddenly become wealthy, the Flsun V400. What I’ve discovered since acquiring my printer is they’re like boats (break out another thousand). There’s always something to buy and/or add on. The other thing is, it’s the most frustrating technology I’ve ever worked with and I started with Windows 3.0. But when it works, it’s pretty cool.
Love this video!! I am in the same boat... Printed resin and miniatures and had great results... PLA has always been a "get around to it" one day.... Things like cosplay weapons etc and scenery, I was always happy to wait... Now this looks like the sort of printer for a PLA newbie like me, so ordered a pro, and super keen to have a play! If all goes well, max or whatever evolution is around, would be next cause 'I like to print big things' too ... hahaha... and then I can use the pro for smaller objects... Did you have to play around with the temp settings at all or is that pretty much the same for any PLA ?
Honestly dialing resin settings for different resins has always been much harder for me. But I started with these FDM printers and transitioned to resin ones and man I still struggle with resin printer settings when I swap to a new resin thats a new color or something fancy.
question I ordered an elegoo Neptune 3 Pro how tall is this printer the whole printer because I'm going to get a cover for it or Do you know a suitable good cover for it? where to buy 3d printer enclosure for elegoo neptune 3 Pro?
With the filament on the back mine measures 74 cm tall. whilst you can look at the printer dimensions online, you also need to consider that the bed extends forward outwards and behind, going beyond the printer's area. as for enclosures, sorry, I've never used one. mine are in a warm room now.
@@FauxHammer thanks! I’ve been fiddling with my Neptune 3 pro trying to get a print quality like that Wolverine you made and I couldn’t figure it out for the life of me.
Tell me you didn't watch the video without telling me you didn't watch the video. Jokes, I had the same issue, so the eSun I used just worked as the profile is on Elegoo Cura. no idea if it;s the best, but it works and that;s what matters to me
Filament is easier to work with, more durable. Resin is faster to print , much higher details but more complex, more toxic, not durable and smaller print size. So yes you are right but it's more to it.
exactly that, but there's the finish benefit too when it comes to models. FDM prints are full of layer lines, even at the lowest layer heights, resin all but eradicates layers.
oooof, I never made a note I;m sorry. but it;s free to chuck it in the slicer yourself and slice, this will give you an estimate, i wanna say it was a good half a kilo, but that;s a guess
Hello. It's seem that nobody here note this : the point zero is not in the center of the bed (is on the right and on the front). During the calibration the head begin outside the bed at right and finish 3 cm into the bed at left. It's very strange. Someone can explain me?
The nozzle is touching the bed. That’s the middle of the print head and the important part to touch the plate. The nozzle is not in the middle of the print head. It’s to the left side
Does this level of detail make the Neptune 3 Pro usable for wargaming minis, then? It would be nice not to deal with all the fuss and bother of a resin machine.
Have you tried Bambulab's X1(Carbon), or P1P? I'm willing to bet money that either of these are more deserving of the title of "Absolute Beginner Friendly".
Nope I reached out to Bambulabs and had no response. I can't imagine that price point is beginner friendly and from what I've seen on other reviews. it's a bit proprietary with some refinements to make to the firmware still. Would love to test one out, but sadly it's not in budget.
@@FauxHammer I've backed them with the AMS, so yeah... Price I can understand... But it's comparable to buying a computer to play games and buying a console. Computer can be cheaper, yet the console's more beginner friendly and easier to start with. Now... The computer can be vastly more powerful, no doubt. Yet that either takes a lot more skill, or a lot more money. In the end, the Bambulab saves me a lot of filament through a HELL of a lot less failed prints. Add the vastly superior speed, which allows me to print quicker, it is a viable financial descision for me. But I really encourage you to check out the many reviews (or the videos on my channel) and see for yourself. I would recommend Uncle Jessy's channel, as he had a horrendous time with his. :D
Formatting SD Cards with FAT32 shouldn't be an issue, there are several tools for that. I recommend using Rufus in future instead of using the command line =)
@@khanhangduy8013 that;s the one on the USB Drive, Elegoo's version of Cura, you can use original cura but need to make sure you have created the correct settings for the Neptune 3 Pro
I just got mine, and ive had 100% no issues whatsoever... you used the wrong filmament, at the wrong temperatures that also was old etc. This is a fantastic printer.
