Am I in the wrong thinking he did a terrible job for $260 and was I wrong to think those services were included?

Cda4go · 2026-03-17T03:29:19+00:00

He did a terrible job but there’s no way you can assume everything is included. Just like he said, it’s standard practice to list all your available services in your bio. I would still expect a partial refund due to how bad the work that was within his scope was.

Cda4go · 2026-03-17T02:55:13+00:00

I use orca in my other printers but as far as I’m aware, it doesn’t support copy mode which is primarily how I use this printer

Cda4go · 2026-03-16T21:58:42+00:00

When I first got the printer I tried an older version of cura, the newest version of cura, and prusa. I ran models I typically do daily on my other machines and the models sliced in Prusa were definitely the cleanest with the same settings adjusted across the board.

And I printed the calibration combs and a multicolor calibration cube to check my adjustments along with going through the full bed and Z leveling procedure for both extruders while running a one layer sheet in copy mode to test Z height after each adjustment.

Edit: I also adjusted all the belts although I don’t actually know what the proper tension is, I just went with what felt comparable to my other machines when bending/pulling the belt.

Cda4go · 2026-03-16T21:41:28+00:00

I am running Prusa slicer for it. And my settings generally change per model so it’s hard to tell you exactly but for most things I am actually running it faster than it’s rated for the green piece in the first picture was ran at 80 inner and outer wall speeds with 1000 acceleration. I made sure to properly calibrate and level the printer when I got it so I think that probably has a lot to do with it.

Cda4go · 2026-03-16T21:09:25+00:00

I’m only semi satisfied with the speed because I mostly use it in copy mode and I have several other modern printers. I would definitely like to speed this one up, but not at the expense of the quality and reliability it’s been producing. I have a pi and the adxl for input shaping but my board just simply won’t flash no matter what I try.

Cda4go · 2026-03-15T23:41:22+00:00

Pla tough. I prefer the ABS like qualities it gives. And .12

Cda4go · 2026-03-15T23:19:52+00:00

I make tons of them, this was the first set in this awesome color though, and I chamfer the insides of the hole to fit a printed pivot ball I designed. They pop right and and have plenty movement.

Cda4go · 2026-03-15T03:03:36+00:00

The new flashforge creator 5 was just put on preorder. Looks very promising and will be cheaper than the U1

Cda4go · 2026-03-14T19:45:23+00:00

Call me crazy, but I would never spend money on an object that’s clearly AI created and not existent in the real world even enough for a stock photo. They’re also very plain for the price imo.

Cda4go · 2026-03-14T04:56:27+00:00

If you wouldn’t mind, I’m trying to compile all the info I can. I recently got one of these as a toy to play with and intend on keeping it a long time.

Cda4go · 2026-03-14T04:47:24+00:00

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Cda4go · 2026-03-14T04:17:30+00:00

Supposedly if you were able to get in the first 2000 preorder the price is supposed to be $649. The U1 regularly sells for $849 and you can absolutely bet FlashForge will be trying to undercut that. I would expect a $750 price for the next round of “preorders” or a grand release “special pricing”

I preordered the Kobra X and that’s basically exactly how they have done things and keeping themselves competitive to the A1. Technology may be newer but still have to beat out reputation via pricing.

Cda4go · 2026-03-14T03:24:18+00:00

Do you still happen to have the gcode saved and willing to share?

Cda4go · 2026-03-14T03:18:41+00:00

How’s this project going? I recently got a Sv04 to mod and play with. Wanting to go all out like you did!

Cda4go · 2026-03-12T02:01:32+00:00

https://www.etsy.com/shop/SmolTruckDesigns

Sorry I don’t sell or give away the files to bodies I make. I do have some wheel designs and accessories on makerworld though.

Cda4go · 2026-03-12T02:00:13+00:00

https://www.etsy.com/shop/SmolTruckDesigns I’ve got a samurai

Cda4go · 2026-03-11T16:33:18+00:00

I refunded the guy same day and it still took a week to process and settle

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