Choosing the right 3D printer: a selection of CoreXY and H-Bot cube models

One of the most popular 3D printer models is the updated Flyingbear Ghost 5. In this version, you get an all-metal frame, a modern control board with Wi-Fi access, and silent TMC drivers in the base. The touch screen is used for control from the panel. The printer is in stock in the Russian Federation («Express Delivery»).

Characteristics:

• Table size: 255 x 210 mm
• Print Height: 200mm
• extruder type: bowden
• Features: Partially Enclosed Camera, Touch Display, Wi-Fi, TMC2208/TMC2225 Quiet Drivers

One of the most advanced printers is the Flashforge Adventurer 3 factory assembled model. It comes ready to go. Wi-Fi can be used to connect from a smartphone or tablet. FlashCloud cloud service is provided for remote control of printing. It is easy to maintain the printer — the nozzle is easily replaced, there are breakage and end of filament sensors.

Characteristics:

• Table size: 150 x 150 mm
• Print Height: 150mm
• extruder type: bowden
• Features: Leveling, Wi-Fi, Built-in Surveillance Camera, Quiet Drivers, Detachable Nozzle

A simple and convenient 3D printer option is offered by ANYCUBIC. Model 4Max Pro comes with a closed chamber, that is, the print area is protected from drafts. This option will be convenient both for home and hobby, and for the office and small runs of models. The display is touch-sensitive, a printer calibration system is provided.

Characteristics:

• Table size: 270 x 210 mm
• Print Height: 190mm
• extruder type: bowden
• Features: alignment, closed working chamber, touch screen.

A large 3D printer in the form of a structural profile cube offers Creativity. The Elf model is equipped with two vertical drives at once, a calibration system, a touch screen, and is also easy to assemble and prepare for work. The printer comes partially assembled — the base and electronics are assembled, you just need to assemble the top of the cube and level the table before the first print.

Characteristics:

• Table size: 300 x 300 mm
• Print Height: 350mm
• extruder type: bowden
• Features: Straighten, Print Resume, Touch Screen

The CREALITY company is known not only for its popular Ender-3 3D printer, which has long become a “folk” model, but also for the development of the Ender-5 “cube” model. I note the presence of models Ender-5 Pro (advanced) and Ender-5 Plus (with an increased size of the print area). The printer is quick to assemble, table leveling is provided, and quiet TMC drivers are installed.

Characteristics:

• Table size: 220 x 220 mm
• Print Height: 300mm
• extruder type: bowden
• Features: alignment, print resume

One of the most recognizable and popular models from TRONXY. These are TRONXY X5 series 3D printers, or rather several available modifications at once. We are talking about X5SA PRO with dimensions from 330x330x400 mm to 500x500x600 mm. I note the rich package: 32 bit control board, linear guides (rails), as well as a titanium hotend in the base.

Characteristics:

• Table size: 330 x 330 mm / 400 x 400 mm / 500 x 500 mm
• Print Height: 400mm / 600mm
• extruder type: bowden
• Features: touch screen, alignment, guide rail, titanium extruder

A well-thought-out series of «cubes» from Twotrees. These are SP-5 (larger) and SP-3 (smaller) 3D printers based on a pre-assembled base and a rigid structural profile frame. The Twotrees SP-5 model is interesting due to its dual vertical drive (Dual Z Axis) as well as quiet TMC-based drivers.

Characteristics:

• Table size: 220 x 220mm / 300 x 300mm
• Print Height: 220mm / 330mm
• extruder type: bowden
• Features: leveling, touch screen, silent TMC2225 drivers

Serious 3D printer from QIDI TECHNOLOGY. The QIDI TECH X-PLUS model is equipped not only with a touch screen and a draft-free camera, but also has a Wi-Fi wireless access module. The kit includes two extruders — the main (Bowden) and replaceable (Direct) for printing with various materials. The coil can be placed both outside and inside the printer body.

Characteristics:

• Table size: 270 x 200 mm
• Print Height: 200mm
• Extruder type: direct/bowden
• Features: touch screen, leveling, Wi-Fi, closed working chamber

Quite an interesting model of a large ZONESTAR Z9V5Pro 3D printer, a distinctive feature of which is 4 installed extruders for color mixing at once. The software allows not only to alternate the colors of the filaments, but also to mix with a gradient. An interesting option for crafts and souvenirs.

Characteristics:

• Table size: 300 x 300 mm
• Print Height: 400mm
• Extruder type: Bowden, Mix 4-in-1, for mixing colors
• Features: touch screen, 32bit board, TMC drivers, alignment sensor, filament sensor, print resume