![]() If you want to buy a 3D printer for yourself or your child, and are ready to modify it before use, the Longer Cube 2 can be an excellent option. On the other hand, the Wanhao D6 comes complete, has a closed case but costs a little more. However, the Anycubic i3 Mega S has to be assembled before use. These two 3D printers are time-tested and have a large build area. However, if you are a beginner and are looking for a reliable, inexpensive FDM printer, get either the Anycubic i3 Mega S or the Wanhao Duplicator 6. If you want to buy this 3D printer for children, STEM projects or education, be ready to modify some of its parts for for normal operation. The answer to this question depends on what you need it for. See the printing process of the Longer Cube 2 3D printer on the video below: However, this will require some tweaking and “file-tweaking”. Here are the settings we used:Īs we can see in this example, you can get great results on the Cube 2. The model was printed with Gembird Silver PLA. This means the printer can print well.įor another test, we printed Lily the Cat from Thingiverse model. The second Phil was printed after thoroughly lubricating the Z-axis, at the same settings, but slightly larger – 70%, and with Sunlu Gray PLA. The first attempt was also “not very good”.īefore the second take, we oiled the Z-axis guide was and this led to a positive result. We also printed half of the Phil-A-Ment model using PLA. The photo clearly shows defects caused, most likely, by the bushing sticking on the Z axis. We printed the traditional test boat from a file from Prusa Slicer. Some design flaws (Z on the sleeve, X on the screw screwed into the plastic).The good news is that you can easily fix the problem by drilling a hole and installing a larger bolt with washers. This screw is unreliable as it easily twists and falls out. The screw holding the X-axis pulley is screwed directly into the plastic. The cap prevents the hotend from getting dirty in case of printing failure. The 3D printer for kids has an MK8 hotend and the heating block is covered with a silicone cap. The plate is flexible, which should theoretically help when removing prints. The bed platform has a magnetic coating plate. The bushings, sometimes, causes slight sticking. The Z axis has plastic, most likely fluoroplastic, bushings on the guides instead of ball screws. The drivers are hidden under aluminum radiators, and judging by the noise of the motors during operation, they are A4988 stepper drivers. The processor is 32-bit, which is better than the previously used 8-bit ones. In the inside, we find the board with a processor and drivers. There are also a couple of stickers on the right wall: a plate with the main specifications and the manufacturer’s address and a QR code to visit Longer’s Facebook page. There is a fan on the right side that cools the electronics inside. You can easily monitor its operations and carry out maintenance tasks. The plastic feed mechanism is placed outside, on the left side of the printer. The control screen interface is simple but provides access to all the necessary settings. ![]() If you do not remove the brackets, you risk damaging the printer at startup. You just need to remove the transport brackets for the Z-axis. The printer is almost ready to print out of the box. Overview of the Longer Cube 2 3D PrinterĬheck the video below for an overview of the 3D printer for kids. In front, there is a touchscreen control display.Īt the back of the printer, there is a USB jack, SD card slot, printer power switch, and AC adapter cable jack. The printer itself, with the filament spool holder are also lined with the same foam protection inside the kit. Therefore, if you are buying the printer, we recommend you also get a Hatchbox PLA spool of filament. There is very little test plastic in the kit. A flash drive in a card reader that has the slicer software.In the package together with the printer, the following are included: The Longer Cube2 is packed in a heavy cardboard box.Ī sheet of foam is in the inside for protection.īelow it is a set of accessories and the printer itself, also padded with foam for safe transport. Longer Cube 2 SpecificationsģD PRINTER SPECIFICATIONS Additional sensors First, it must be delivered fully assembled.ĭoes Cube2 meet the stated requirements? Let’s find out.What qualities should a child’s 3D printer have? The Longer Cube2, aka Cube 2 Mini, is marketed as a 3D printer for children. ![]()
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