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Creality Ender 3 S1
About the Creality Ender 3 S1
The Creality Ender 3 S1 is a 3D printer that offers several improved features compared to its predecessor, the Ender 3 V2. It features a single body chassis, similar to the Ender 3 series, but with notable upgrades such as direct drive extrusion and auto-bed leveling. The direct drive extruder, mounted above the hot end, ensures smoother filament feeding and reduces the chances of jamming. This feature also makes it easier to work with flexible materials. The auto-bed leveling system ensures that every print starts with a perfect first layer, improving overall print quality. It compensates for any inconsistencies in the print bed, making it suitable for slightly warped beds. The Creality Ender 3 S1 is designed for easy assembly, with most of the parts pre-assembled. Users only need to attach a few components and connect cables to get the printer ready for printing. The printer's build volume of 220 x 220 x 270 mm provides ample space for creating various objects. However, it should be noted that the Ender 3 S1 comes with a higher price tag compared to other consumer printers, as it offers premium features. While the touch screen interface is a convenient feature for navigating and configuring printing settings, it may not be a significant factor for all users. Overall, the Creality Ender 3 S1 is a versatile 3D printer with improved features, but its higher cost may not be justified for those who do not require all the high-end features.
Benefits of the Creality Ender 3 S1
Direct drive extruder - Direct drive extruders are mounted right above the hot end, and push the filament directly into it, as opposed to a side mounted bowden extruder setup. We prefer direct drive extruders to bowden since they are less prone to jamming and typically require less maintenance. they also are much easier to use with flexible materials
Auto bed leveling - auto bed leveling will ensure your prints have perfect first layers every time and greatly reduce issues with bed adhesion. When using an auto-leveling system, the probe allows better tolerances for slightly warped print beds by measuring and compensating for any inconsistencies. Without this feature, you'll need to adjust the bed level manually using nuts on each corner of the print bed.
Easy to assemble - This 3D printer is shipped with most of the parts pre-assembled, and you will only need to attach a few components and connect a couple cables in order to get the machine ready to print.
Disadvantages to consider
No touch screen - having a touch screen isn't a deal-maker or breaker, but it is a convenient feature that makes it easier to navigate the interface when you are printing files and configuring 3D printing settings.
High price tag - While this printer includes a lot of premium features, they come with a price. This printer is one of the more expensive consumer printers, and may not be worth the cost if you are willing to sacrifice some of the high end features.
Where to buy the Creality Ender 3 S1
Brand Summary: Creality
Creality is a well-known brand that offers a wide range of consumer 3D printers across all price points, from budget to higher end models. The Ender 3 is credited with originating the budget 3D printer market. While other brands now produce lower cost clones of the Ender 3, Creality remains the most established Chinese manufacturer of 3D printers. Creality uses off-the-shelf components and standardized aluminum extrusions on many of their printers to reduce costs, making their printers easy to repair and upgrade. Their official online community forums and manufacturer support are limited, but support can be found on communities on Reddit and Discord.
Pros
- Direct drive extruder
- Auto bed leveling
- Easy to assemble
Cons
- No touch screen
- High price tag
More on the Ender 3 S1
- Reference Materials - Manual
- Reference - Assembly Guide
- Reference - Ender 3 S1 Printer Overview (Current page)
- Other Resources - Creality Sprite Hot End Disassembly and Review [Creality Experts]
- Other Resources - Creality Ender 3 S1 Assembly Guide [Creality Experts]
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