This is the big brother to the Creality Ender 3 and has a huge print bed. The printer looks promising with a solid frame and design. The quaility of the prints are fantastic, however, there are some concerns, specifically print head clogging issues. Still trying to figure this out. We expect we'll find a solution soon. Like the Creatlity Ender, this printer is not particularly fast which is a bit surprising considering the size of the print bed. To fill the bed could create VERY LONG prints.
Quick Review:
Cost - $369.72 (including shipping)
Purchased - Bangood
Cost - $0.00 for the included Cura slicer software (found on the micro SD card).
Printer Type: FDM (Fused Deposition Modeling)
Construction - Aluminum extruded frame with V-Slot and POM wheel rails and other aluminum enclosures
Build platform - 300mm x 300mm heated aluminum bed x 400mm tall.
Hot end - up to 255* C, Bowden tube Drive
Nozzle - .4mm brassPrints - 1.75 mm. PLA, PLA, ABS, TPU, Copper, Wood, Carbon Fiber, Gradient and others.
Resolution - from .1mm to .4mm with a 0.4mm nozzle.
Power supply - Detached power with on/off switch
Controls - LCD screen/controller
Manufactured - China based Shenzhen Creality 3D Technology Col, Ltd.
Pros:
* The PRICE is EXCELLENT for this product, considering its all aluminum construction, quality parts, print quality and print bed size.
* Heating hot end and bed is very quick.
* Extra parts are included, like an extra hot end, additonal set of Bowden hardware, tools and extra screws and pieces.
Cons:
* This is a DIY kit and must be assembled. However, the assembly is easier than most. In essence you install the supports and boom and most other parts are pre-assembled and ready to install.
Issues:
* After 6 - 8 hours of printing, the hot end clogs on occasion. Still do not have a solution for this or an understanding why this happens.
Website links where you can purchase this printer:
Banggood.com - CR 10S with custom bed 500x500x500
Banggood.com - CR-10S with custom bed 400x400x400
Banggood.com - CR-10S standard bed 300x300x400
Banggood.com - CR-10 standard bed 300x300x400 -- this is the item we purchased.
Banggood.com - CR-10 mini with bed 300x220-x300
Amazon.com - CR-10S with custom bed 500x500x500
Amazon.com - CR-10S with custom bed 400x400x400
Amazon.com - CR-10S standard bed 300x300x400
Amazon.com - CR-10S standard bed 300x300x400
Amazon.com - CR-10 mini with bed 300x220x300
There are two brands of fiilament that we really like and highly recommend. Hatchbox is our preferred filament and Paramount is runner up. Both work excellent on our printers. Paramount has a lot of excellent colors to choose from. Both brands are available from Amazon and you can access our recommended list here.