Any creality CR-10 users out there.

[Ditchrat]

Whos got them and how do you like them? I have one in the mail, given the potential for this tech I though it might be a good idea to introduce my son to it and give him a chance to become proficient in 3d modeling.

The CR-10 looked like a good place to start with printing files from the interweb of things.

[JatoTheRipper]

I don't have one, but it does seem like a great place to start. If you are on the book of faces there's a very active group on there. Congrats! I've looked at them myself as a second 3D printer.

[urjustamemory]

I have 2 of them

[k7zpj]

The creality CR-10 is a good printer to start with and priced under $500 makes it a good value for what you get.

I listed a few links below that have reviews and talks a bit about the mods you can do. Also so information on other budget printers.


https://makerhacks.com/creality-cr-1...rinter-review/

[DavidH]

I've had a CR-10s for a week now. My first 3d printer, my first time 3d printing, but I do have 30+ years of professional technical experience.

As in the reviews, I had successful prints the same day I received it. What I have learned so far:

- make sure the x-axis bar is level
- level the bed and set clearance to the print head
- bed adhesion is everything. Gluestick on tape on glass is workng for now.
- nGen Flex prints without mods
- TPU won't print without mods (mods in progress)

The printer is in the garage sitting on foam blocks for noise isolation.

I control the printer over USB from a 2012 mac mini running cura 3.1 (3.2 does not connect properly).

Remote desktop/screen sharing lets me control the mac mini from my office upstairs, with video from a webcam sent via "athome" to my cell phone.

I am currently using tinkercad but am looking to move to fusion 360.

The CR-10 facebook page is a great support resource, but the sheer volume of posts drowns out casual exchanges. I know many turn their nose up at facebook, but at least it is maker friendly.

Enjoy your new purchase.

[Devil Inc]

Aqua Net hairspray is my go to adhesion helper on borosilicate glass. I have trouble removing blue tape from part. It sticks too well in my experience.

I almost picked up the CR-10 and still might some day, but opted for the TEVO Black Widow. I'm currently redesigning the control box to accommodate a much larger power supply and moving from DRV8825 to TMC2130 drivers for better control of noise/torque.

[DavidH]

Did the feeder flex mod and printed TPU on gluestick on glass. I've not found a local source for that hairspray yet, and the wife and daughters don't use anything similar.

[Robbob]

Originally Posted by Ditchrat

Whos got them and how do you like them? I have one in the mail, given the potential for this tech I though it might be a good idea to introduce my son to it and give him a chance to become proficient in 3d modeling.

The CR-10 looked like a good place to start with printing files from the interweb of things.

I grabbed this one from Amazon last week, should be home (if the neighbors dont see it) when I get there today.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1



I looked at the CR10 also but I was nervous about the frame. Just seemed tall and smaller frame size, I got nervous about the frame wobble.

[Devil Inc]

Originally Posted by Robbob

I grabbed this one from Amazon last week, should be home (if the neighbors dont see it) when I get there today.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1



I looked at the CR10 also but I was nervous about the frame. Just seemed tall and smaller frame size, I got nervous about the frame wobble.

The extruded frames are pretty tough. My only suggestion is keep an eye on the black v-groove wheels they're soft delrin and are prone to flat spots when not moved for a day or so. There are some aftermarket poly-carbonate wheels available.

[Robbob]

Originally Posted by Devil Inc

The extruded frames are pretty tough. My only suggestion is keep an eye on the black v-groove wheels they're soft delrin and are prone to flat spots when not moved for a day or so. There are some aftermarket poly-carbonate wheels available.

Thanks, Ill keep that in mind and look for some aftermarket ones.

So far Im really impressed with the machine. It came 80% assembled, only had to attach the tower/bridge part of it and plug in all the steeper and switch wires. Printed a couple test files they had on the sd card after leveling the bed and everything was real smooth.