The Cheapest 3D Printer Shouldn't Be This Good - Geeetech Alkaid Review

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A resin 3d printer for $99? Surely not.
If you've never tried resin 3d printing and not sure if it's for you, there's never been a better time to give it a try. The Geeetech Alkaid is a $99 3d printer that can produce some great results.
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@petrinafilip96 10 месяцев назад

Ordered this one for doing warhammer prints (mostly additional stuff like weapons, shoulderplates, helmets etc.) and some epic scale models. This video has been incredibly helpful. Cure box, printer and 1 kg of resin cost me 165 eur.

@omgitznicetomeetu 10 месяцев назад

Please tell me how it goes as I was watching/looking at these videos for the exact same reason! Im over in canada so I am expecting ~250$.

@petrinafilip96 10 месяцев назад

@@omgitznicetomeetu Sadly I probably won't be able to set up the printer for a while.

@diy_wizard Год назад

Impressive! And I like how you make resin printing look easy, because I was hesitating in resin printing because I thought it was so messy and complicated!

@RickyImpey Год назад

You do need to be prepared for the cleaning but this is just some gloves and old food trays or containers and an old toothbrush. If you get water washable resin, it's even easier.

@diy_wizard Год назад

@@RickyImpey thank you! I have e resin printer from a friend lying around for months now, mainly because I’m afraid of the fumes… I will make an enclosure and give it a go!

@paulsmith5003 Год назад

I saw this printer on a few other youtube channels and purchased one. My first 3 prints failed. I found other resources guiding me to the same cone model you showed. I greatly appreciate you stating what exposure times you used, this I'm sure will help me get a successful print. As I have had little to no information to adjust the default printer settings.

@7cov Год назад

how is your prints now ?

@paulsmith5003 Год назад

No such luck.I am on print 5 with nothing tangible except for a 1 to 5mm thick square on stuck to the FEP sheet. I have adjusted the base exposure to 20 seconds and slowed down the z axis lift speed. I leveled the print bed again. I also tightened the FEP sheet screws.@@7cov

@aberodriguez4149 Год назад

Great review and for under 100$ you can't beat this deal, that is unless someone gives it to you for free. Btw the link provided isn't working you may want to investigate why it's not directing you to the web site. Thanks.

@pedropauloribeiro228 3 дня назад

Boa tarde tudo bom queria saber se realmente é 99 essa impressora que você está fazendo a propaganda😮

@ozkanylmazlar6237 3 месяца назад

I do find it frustrating when Geeetech sends my 3D printer with missing or wrong parts. When I reach out for replacements, the process takes too long and sometimes they send the wrong parts again Geeetech should be the last option for 3D printer

@TalkingGIJoe 4 месяца назад

The bundle with the cleaning unit's shipping price is more than the cost of the equipment... ships from China, no US stock on the cleaning unit version 2

@samdzairy Месяц назад

Yeah the delivery fée is 130$ for Algeria

@internet146 7 месяцев назад

Unbiased but has a discount code? Still, insane value.

@pedropauloribeiro228 3 дня назад

Se tivesse código nesse valor de r$ 99 estou interessado em comprar moro no Brasil Rio das ostras

@leventduran3611 3 месяца назад

I do find the assembly process for the Geeetech challenging. Even with clear instructions, it takes over an hour and involves many small parts, making it easy to make errors Also, I do struggle to remove prints from the Geeetech rubbery-coated print bed. It sometimes breaks my prints or damages the bed when I try to release them. Shrotly, I will NEVER BUY a Geeetech again. I don't reccomend

@alexandersievewright3842 Год назад

How do you get the excess resin back in the bottle or can you leave it in the tray till you want to use it again

@RickyImpey Год назад

You can pour it back into the bottle if you use a fine filter or you can leave it in the vat for a little while but it's advisable to 'stir' it a little before using it again.

@CuttinInIdaho Год назад

Rick is right, and you can get lids for the vat on many printers too, just measure it first. And don't be like me, Rick is right about this too; stir the resin that you leave in the vat. It's a good idea to pour it back too because humidity will affect it.

@timmyg37 9 месяцев назад

Clear concise video, thank you very much

@larryfroot Год назад

I'm astonished.

@abkl8282 3 месяца назад

I do get frustrated with Geeetech's customer service, which often fails to provide timely support. When my Geeetech writer board burned out during assembly, Geeetech didn't help, leaving me with a broken printer. I will never buy a Geeetech again!

@emrekara1343 3 месяца назад

I do notice low-quality parts in the Geeetech with linear bearings rattling and stepper motors making noise after a few months. It feels like the components don't hold up well. You can find a better brand. I never buy a Geeetech again. Never!

@muratkara4163 3 месяца назад

I do have a hard time getting timely responses from Geeetech's customer service. It often takes a long time for them to respond, and when they do, their help is inadequate. I am not happy with Geeetech. I don't buy again!

@hanavesela5884 Год назад

Hi, great video. Was the red resin included as well. And if not what is the cost please?

@RickyImpey Год назад

Resin is around £25-30 ($30-40) for 1 litre. You can get a lot of prints out of a bottle. There isn't any included when you buy the Alkaid unless you specifically add it.

@StoneKnight1 Год назад

God damn, i'm not even that good with my filament printer and i want this just because

@bettydaltonnewbold2019 Год назад

I just tried to buy it, but the Geeetech site couldn't process my paypal order.l Too bad.

@lisapupillo1724 5 месяцев назад

Can I mix mica powder into the resin?

@smokeysky Год назад

yeah the link instantly closes... Ive had a drink, its after work, im tired... this was the perfect time to make a thoughtless purchase :P Using chrome in the Netherlands. might it be adblock or some?

@RickyImpey Год назад

Strange🤔 Maybe it was your device's way of telling you to sleep on it🙂 If it doesn't work, just go to the Geeetech website. This link barely does anything to help me at all and hopefully the code 'should' still work.

@smokeysky Год назад

@@RickyImpey Meh to bad, i spent the money on Creality PRO PLA that night xD Oh well when Christmas comes and i expend my workspace ill remember this printer as a good way to learn resin printing. Still a big thanks!

@Offcut55 Год назад

great value

@JimmyCrawford Год назад

My Alkaid shipped with a faulty power brick. I must have got one of the actual cheap ones.

@anthonyzdavis 10 месяцев назад

Hi! I just saw your comment, and I would like to ask what kind of issue you're having. I'm currently troubled by a *Memory error code: M_11800* at around 30% of my first print (the pre-sliced Eiffel Tower that comes along with the USB stick).

@JimmyCrawford 10 месяцев назад

@@anthonyzdavis that sounds like the printer is losing contact with the USB stick. Can you copy that file to another stick and try again?

@anthonyzdavis 10 месяцев назад

@@JimmyCrawford yeah, I have some spare USB sticks with me, so I can give it a try. Should I format it first?

@JimmyCrawford 10 месяцев назад

@@anthonyzdavis that I don't know. Might be best to.

@anthonyzdavis 10 месяцев назад

@@JimmyCrawford ok, thanks. I'll give it a try and see how it goes. 😃

@amandahugankiss4110 Год назад

They all make those elaborate prints well. Ask it to make a gt2 sprocket with shields on both sides. No chance. How about a gear? Never going to work. Anything where you need accurate dimensions in all three dimensions? No, sir. You only get a study in warping. This isn't a ding on this little printer. Just resin printers in general. This little fella looks ideal for getting started. :)

@enrique7934 Год назад

Yeah for little trinkets and parts that don't need any dimensional accuracy, AKA most of us LOL.

@adeharris4457 Год назад

Doh what do you want for the price 🤷

@amandahugankiss4110 Год назад

@@adeharris4457 They are crap at any price. Resin is awful for making parts. Wonderful for art though. The detail is unbeatable. Even at a hundo this thing will have better detail than any fdm machine at any price.

@rafi21 Год назад

wait what? i thought resin printers were better at accuracy than fdm?

@amandahugankiss4110 Год назад

@@rafi21 They should be. They aren't.

@tihzho 4 месяца назад

IPA? Beer?

@11x11z11x11 Год назад

Are you a resin convert then Ricky ?

@RickyImpey Год назад

Not especially, but you may think that after my next video too🙂

@tvideo1189 Год назад

Link isn't working in Chrome

@madddog7 Год назад

nor in firefox .. for me

@RickyImpey Год назад

Strange, it works fine for me and for others. What country are you in?

@madddog7 Год назад

@@RickyImpey usa .. and it works now (???)

@RickyImpey Год назад

@@madddog7 I've been working with Geeetech to sort this. Hopefully working fine now.

@thomaspaul8114 Год назад

Does resin give off a smell?

@RickyImpey Год назад

It does but I don't find it that bad. I'm not sure I'd want it in my house though.

@oguzylmazlar6104 3 месяца назад

When you buy a Geeetech, think twice! Their customer support is awful. I have never seen such terrible customer service! I send them a few emails about my problems. What did they do? They copied-pasted my questions and sent them back to me. It happened many times. (I wish RU-vid let me show a screenshot) Disrespectful! I couldn't solve my problem.

@7cov Год назад

the shipping on itself is 163, cuz I'm in Saudi so there is no purpose in buying it