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Flashforge Adventurer 5M 3D Printer $327.20 (Was $409) Delivered (Excl. NT) @ Flashforge 3D Direct eBay
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I've had mine for a year and have been very happy with it. I've been printing since 2016 and this is the fastest and most accurate printer I've used, and more importantly the most hands off I've been with a printer - no tinkering has been required which got very frustrating with my previous printers.
Good price as well.
Thank you for the reply.
I purchased it. I've been looking and researching all the latest and up-coming 3D printers.
I want something under $500.. Prusa is outside of my budget :/
I want liberty.. so no bambu :/
Saw this, people can flash the firmware, people claim to have consistent and good results. I can't wait for it!
I started 3D printing about 8 months ago, upgrading my Ender 3 V3 SE incrementally.. Great printer, but I'm sick of tinkering with it all the time!
Saw this, people can flash the firmware…
Flash to what?
How bad is the tinkering? I got mine from last deal and am about to set it up.
@bcYield: Don't get me wrong! Tinkering with my Ender 3 V3 SE has taught me so much..
The printer works well. Sometimes there are issues and there are plenty of resources online (youtube and reddit) that will guide you throughout any given process…
But if you just want to print and aren't interested in learning the intricacies I would recommend this very printer (the flashforge on this page that is).
Good luck! Hope that helps
Given this is a corexy and you can flash it to klipper, this is a good price.
What ever u do don’t 3d print a gun the AFP will be knocking if u do lol
Nah, the AFP isn't worried about people who make guns out of plastic. That kind of problem tends to sort itself out, Darwin Awards style.
Guess you don't read the news
Afp or nswpol?
You do know there is more than one state in Australia right?
Best to start with printing a functional cup that didn't leak with a 3D printer like this.
Functionally, it's doable. In reality ? you need to know what problems need solving on the simple things.
Darwin awards is right on the money.
Fab/Metal prints or carbon via CoreXY/belt and extrusion … Probably best to start with the small things first like phone holders that don't melt in the sun or cups that hold water, sic. I'd be way more worried about plumbers, fitters, Oxy/MIG welders and people with lathes or CNC machine tools with dubious interests/debts.
Or there is this guy who only used stuff from inside and airport https://newrepublic.com/article/115773/weapons-made-out-junk…
So can I print a toy glock?
just as long as you don't rob a bank with it.
Thanks OP
Rock solid printer. Easy to print enclosure, very reliable.
Got one thanks.
Do I need to buy fillings?It comes with just 50g of PLA, so yes you're going to need to buy filament as well.
What can we print with 50g?
And what filaments do you recommend?Absolutely nothing with 50g. Enough for a tiny test boat to just confirm you've connected everything correctly. Can't really recommend specific filaments as I never really played around with it much. I just use white elegoo filament with my elegoo printer which is dirt cheap ($13-14 per kg) and works well and I've never felt a need to try anything else for my use case (board game inserts, lithophanes). I know there are other brands of budget filament which also work well.
@Ezuku: Where are you getting the elegoo filament for $13-14 per kg? Their official website is around the $22 mark.
@brifog: Ebay store. They usually have a "buy 6 get 4 free deal". Previously brought it to $137 in March last year for 10kg of straight pla.
Looks like the price has gone up, now $160 for 10kg.
@Ezuku: Yeah thats the sort of thing I Ive got like 30 full rolls of filament of all different colours from these deals - its imo the best way to buy filament, buy in advance of need and buy in bulk!
@Ezuku: Thanks for the tip, managed to get 10kg for $133, or 13.3 per kg. Used this deals code in conjunction with the buy 6 get 4 free deal.
@kumquat: https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/395282465339
That's what I was talking about. Actually $130 currently (with the deal). White, black, grey are good basic colours but a lot of people prefer printing in a variety of colours. White you can use for lithophanes which is cool.
That said, there isn't really a "compatible". 175mm pla is just standard basic filament. I just use it because it was the first one I got with my elegoo and it worked well amd was cheap. I'm sure there are better options or as good options. I believe Sunlu is also popular as an economy option, but no experience with that.
If you're in Sydney, Siddament is a good quality and cheap place I know lots of people get their filament from! Easy to start with Matte PLA as the type of filament to start with
Thanks, any recommendations?
A wise choice although I'm loyal at the moment to my Kobra 3.. This would be an awesome single colour option can't go wrong with Flashforge if i were in the market id be all over this
Is this only single colour?
Yes unless you use a multi colour fillament
Is this the actual seller? There is another ebay store called flashforge_3d_world with 1547 sales vs this one only 416. Who is the official seller here?
I had told myself I didn't need a 3D printer because they're too expensive, I jumped on this though as it's a bargain imo
What do people use this for ?
Print random things off thingiverse to show off then use it as a dust collector.
Initially, but learning CAD opens up a whole new world. I recommend Onshape.
Onshape is good, used it when it was very basic (and free), now they publicize all your files but aint nobody going around searching for those.
Boardgame inserts mainly here. They're incredibly expensive usually ($50-100), now I can print them for around $6-13 of filament. Easily saved the cost of the printer and increased my enjoyment of my games.
Lithophanes are fun, but a secondary thing I do.
Can you make money with these things?
Can make money with any 3d printer providing you find something people want and it's good quality are you going to make money printing cool dragons.. No but you will if you print parts that are custom and suit a purpose
Yes.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-03-05/arrests-over-alleged-…
Probably pick something less illegal to print though.
Yes, but those who make actual money also spend hours sanding to get it perfect and then hours painting, much closer to a high-end custom figurines than just a 3D print.
Only if they pay extra. I ordered about a hundred parts from a Sydney based printing service. The finish was terrible, much worse that even a crap trial run when I first got a printer. They'd printed them in an odd orientation and with a brim that they hadn't removed. It prompted us to buy one for printing parts ourselves.
Is 220 x 220 x 220 mm big enough for useable stuff? Seems pretty small or do you combine multiple prints into 1 thing
220 is quite big for a one touch printer at $300 odd. You can print things diagonally for slightly larger. You start to run into issues printing larger things if you’re just a beginner so until you need to, best to grab one of these to start off.
If the thing you need is smaller than 220 x 220 x 220 then the printer is big enough. If not you can join things using various joining techniques.
A lot of software allows you to easily break up a larger object into pieces with various joins to connect them later.
It really does depend on what you intend to print though and your use case.
Got one. Thanks.
Thanks, never thought I needed one lol
Currently showing as Out of Stock.
There is another listing for $549 which has a $140 Coupon FLASH140AU to get back to $409
https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/314815441170MCBT20 also stacks on top to bring to $327.20
Still in stock, just bought one
Also bought one, thanks! In the app it suggested the codes didn't stack, but when I removed the one that was applied, then they were both applied 🤷♂️.
The 5M pro is $639.20 with the same code.
Is it worth the extra?
Its almost double the cost. All you get is enclosure w/ filtering + some more print heads. Depends where you use it perhaps it might be worth it but filter = more upkeep. You can print your own enclosure once youve got the printer.
I'd pay an extra $150 Max for the Pro. You get an included enclosure, ventilation fan, bed light and camera - all nice things to have, but it's easy enough to add them yourself cheaply.
Seems to be available again as at 00:27 AEDT, my order just went through $327.20.
I had been looking at getting the bambu A1 because I wanted nice prints straight out of the box and then this comes up. Bought.
lol I guess you make the wrong choice. This brand is more like anycubic than bambulab
Reckon this would work OK in a primary school setting?
If you know how to fix and adjust the machine then yes
In no way, shape or form did I need a 3D printer. Ordered. Anyone care to recommend some filaments?
Is this considerably easier than the Ender 3v2?
I've upgraded the springs and the auto bed leveler but it's such a nuisance if I move it (not much storage space in my house) and it goes out of whack.. so I want something like the bambu that has auto levelling and is a 1 click pri to situation.
Hey all,
Would this fillament work with this printer?
https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/394386972111
Thanks in advance.
yup, it will
It seems that the stock firmware on these don't have thermal runway protection, so flashing klipper is a must.
Why did I buy this hahaha
dang, missed it
Thanks mate didnt know i needed one but got one!
Still available for $327.20 - seller code FLASHFORGE25AU stacks on top of eBay’s code MCBT20.
where? it's been sold out for awhile, and other stores error out and say coupons don't stack
edit: the store Flashforge 3D Pro accept both, thank you!
Cheers - sat on the original deal and thought about it too much and missed out. Grabbed this though.
Could dinner recommend good filament please?
I had a Creality CR10 a few years back but have lost touch since then
Anyone think its worth an extra $300 ($639 Total) for the Flashforge 5M Pro?
Seems to just be an enclosure with filters, extra nozzles, a led strip, and a camera over the normal versionSomeone already asked this
How big is the prints you do on these was looking to do statue bust type items, the machine itself is it any good as I’m new to such device, where does everyone get the designs from? I have seen a guy overseas make all sorts and he must have a huge machine unless maybe he glue them part together which is more likely, how much is it for the stuff you need to make whatever your make and sorry what is it called, do they last a while or depends on what your making, I take no mess is made when making anything.
But as said just curious where you all get the designs and do you pay to get such designs or some website that had it all for free.
As a newbie would this be easy to operate and use as never had one beforeUse breaks in your sentences to improve readability
Bed size is 220mx220mx220m, lower than the standard 250x250x250 but good enough to start with. You can print in parts and combine afterwards
Printables, Thingiverse, Makerworld all have free designs. You can make your own designs, TinkerCAD is a good start.
Filaments come in all sorts of materials (PLA, ABS, PETG), you'll most likely start with PLA, ranging from $10 - $25 per kg.
Any recommendation for an enclosure kit?
There is a recommendation on the other deal. . Won't let me post link directly
https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/896843Careful with shipping. AliExpress tried to make me use the $40 shipping option instead of the free one.
Bought the Amazon one because of their return policy
how required is the enclosure kit?
I'm looking to print in PLA only, however, I suppose the sound deadening of it is also worthwhile?
Also think about the reduction in microplastics floating around your house, that's my main reason for buying. Makes the unit look neater too.
Not required at all for PLA. In fact in some cases it might hinder it as you could potentially get heat creep and cause a clog. Even if you have the enclosure, you'll want to open it while printing PLA or TPU.
It can benefit warping by reducing drafts around the print though.Not required for PLA - it works fine absolutely fine without it.
Reasons you might want an enclosure:
1. Additional sound deadening (cuts down on fan noise in particular)
2. Controlled environment during printing - some filaments like ABS must have a stable temperature and no breeze, and other materials may have improved quality from reduced variation in temperatures.
3. Reduced hot plastic smell, fumes and airborne particles when printing.
4. Prevents dust and debris ingress when idle for a cleaner printing environment.
5. Keeps body parts away from hot and moving parts, if you have curious kids or petsTry it without, and see what you think. There's no deadline for adding an enclosure.
You seem knowledgeable, any advice / links to resources for a complete 3D printing noob eagerly awaiting his Flashforge Adventurer 5M?
I have three rolls of PLA I ordered from Siddament sitting here ready to go, I understand I need to keep it dry? I'm thinking ziplock bags and silica gel?
Any other crucial tips?
@gaz3342: The filament will come in vacuum-sealed packs to prevent moisture ingress. Some of the packaging sheaths are resealable, so keep an eye out for that rather than accidentally opening at the wrong end and wrecking the package. Ziplock bags and silica gel are a fine alternative.
If you want to get really serious and have several filament rolls open at once , grab some big Decor kitchenware containers and put a big moisture pack from Bunnings in there. There are models on Thingiverse that allow you to print spool holders inside the containers, so you can keep using your filament while the roll stays inside a sealed container.
If you're not going to use your printer for a few weeks, remove the filament and seal it in a bag. You will waste a tiny bit of filament this way, but wet filament is annoying to dry and it prints like ass.
As for more general tips:
Don't bother with Flashforge's own slicer software. It works okay but somewhat limited. Download and install Orca Slicer, and use the Adventurer 5M profile that's pre-configured. It works great without any changes, and even allows WiFi connection for extra convenience.
Slicer settings are half the battle of getting a good print - actually more than half, since modern printers like the 5M take care of most of the annoying tasks on the printer side. Correct orientation of your print on the bed to get maximum strength or to reduce artifacts in your prints is important. Tweaking the speed, temperature etc in the slicer's configuration will become necessary at some point. So you will need a bit of knowledge, and the best way I've found is Youtube videos. I would recommend 3D Printing Nerd and Maker's Muse to start off.
Getting the first layer of a print to stick to the bed, and be nice and even, is often the hardest part. If the bottom layer doesn't stick, clean the bed surface with water, re-level the bed using the software, and add some bed goo (there's a bottle in the package) or even a very thin wipe of Glu Stick.
There's a massive variety of models available on Thingiverse and various other websites you can download and print for yourself.
@klaw81: @klaw81 Thanks for the info. Do you have any recommended instructions for installing klipper? I see the firmware is on the flashforge website, but there seem to be many sites with instructions mostly referring to github repositories. Just not sure if they are separate klipper releases being talked about.
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thoughts?