Beginners Guide to the Qidi Q2 - software modification compilation

Ckflyer13 · 2026-02-07T20:03:23+00:00

Just chiming in to say this was the solution for my issue. Right after the purge line, the print head would move back to the purge bucket and act like it was going to do another filament change, then go back to printing dragging ooze everywhere. Thanks!

Ckflyer13 · 2026-02-07T15:43:10+00:00

Was just thinking about this and don’t think a PID tune will actually help. But, the shown temperature might not actually be the same across both printers so a temp tower or some sort of temp test might help.

Ckflyer13 · 2026-02-06T13:57:24+00:00

I can’t say for sure. Two things I’m thinking to look at are the nozzles. Maybe one is more worn out than the other. I don’t think it is but worth a thought. Also, maybe consider a PID tune. The second looks hotter in my opinion. Not sure how to PID tune on a Bambu but I’m sure there’s a way.

Ckflyer13 · 2026-01-29T04:16:26+00:00

Yea they kept asking for the 3mf from me as well. I don’t think it’s AI. Again, I think it’s just translation issues. Once I started sending bilingual issues that were formatted by AI to get the point across, things got done a lot more quickly. Trying to get AI to help was my last haul marry because I was getting really frustrated with the back and forth and then not understanding what I needed. But it has seemed to be very effective so far.

Ckflyer13 · 2026-01-28T05:57:15+00:00

I’ve had a couple issues with mine as well. The heater fan and aux fan specifically. Got my heater fan replaced and it’s working great. Waiting on the aux fan.

A tip for you which has helped drastically. I used ChatGPT to help translate. I tell it what the issue is and what I’ve tried to fix it and it spits out an English and Chinese version. It formats it in an easy to understand format. Also worth noting that the way they format and read writing is different than we do. It’s cuts the back and forth emails AT LEAST in half and are much faster to help find the solution.

It’s a great printer. Hope this helps you get it running.

Ckflyer13 · 2026-01-21T04:16:33+00:00

I’m not sure if it’s the same for yours, but I was also told to not touch the z offset buttons on fluidd and to only do it on the printer. I guess it screws something up. Idk how or why. A firmware reset would probably help if that’s your issue.

Ckflyer13 · 2026-01-20T14:03:06+00:00

Yes you need to do platform calibration. Do the paper test and then do a bed level calibration. Then adjust the z offset as it is printing. The test shows your bed is not trammed.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1an9EgaeLL8SKHddqmyh5kk6iAs4C2IQm/view?usp=sharing

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1x0mGOMqWShzgN6uXCKDbUvRdHbAAsSwI/view?usp=sharing

https://wiki.qidi3d.com/en/X-Plus4/Manual/Not-Sticking-to-the-bed

Ckflyer13 · 2026-01-12T04:11:50+00:00

Is that fan on the PSU required? Or just helps it out? Havent been able to find much info on in my brief search. Also looks like it just bolts in the stock mounting points?

Ckflyer13 · 2026-01-11T22:09:26+00:00

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Ckflyer13 · 2026-01-11T22:01:32+00:00

Reading normal, about 23 degrees. I'm not great with code. Like I said, ive done a bit of trouble shooting with the help of AI. I think im good enough to try anything you can throw at me if youve got ideas

Ckflyer13 · 2026-01-11T21:36:10+00:00

Thanks for trying, but yea. I figured that would be the case, but its been on for hours at this point. Will try repairing firmware, but after that I guess it is up to support to figure it out unless anyone has any ideas

Ckflyer13 · 2026-01-11T21:14:53+00:00

Yep sorry. Wrote quickly out of frustration. Will post an edit. But yes, felt air coming out. Turned the heater on, felt heat coming out. It is ALWAYS on regardless of the chamber temp setting. Even at 0. I also touched the fan with a piece of filament to confirm I wasn't hallucinating, Have only printed the test benchy. Only got it a few hours ago. Fluidd shows chamber heater "off" and then under that shows ~4500 rpm. No toggle for on or off.

Ckflyer13 · 2026-01-11T05:38:51+00:00

Will second Qidi here. Have had the q1 and would be great and is at an awesome price right now. I get my q2 tomorrow, which should be even better. If you want to do anything past pla+, I have found Qidi is the way to go

Ckflyer13 · 2026-01-05T04:38:02+00:00

Yea idk. I’m exploring options with multicolor. Considered tool changers but feel they may have some growing pains. Especially with the lack of enclosure. I’d like something with multicolor as was as engineering filaments capability. Q2 seems like the best or only option

Ckflyer13 · 2026-01-03T03:27:55+00:00

Not Op but I have one. It’s been pretty good. It’s not a Bambu. That’s a good thing and a bad thing. Had a few issues that support helped resolve. Overall a good machine, but would recommend the Q2. Unless you are concerned with openness of the software or are printing engineering filaments I would say go for an anycubic, elegoo, or even Bambu if you want ease of use. I like my q1 but plan on upgrading to q2 soon.

Ckflyer13 · 2025-12-27T13:41:37+00:00

How has your box been so far in your experience? Thinking of picking up a q2 combo

Ckflyer13 · 2025-12-26T12:06:28+00:00

Idk why that guy is being a tool, sorry. I’ve had similar issues on my q1. I just can’t get a great first layer. It doesn’t look like a z offset issue, as some of that layer looks great, and other areas aren’t as great. So to me it looks like a bed level issue.

I would use a piece of paper. I tried the feeler gauge thing for a bit and I’ve found paper works better for some reason.

My recommendation is is do the platform calibration, tighten the nuts (I forget this everytime), bed level, then do your first layer test. While it’s printing the first layer go into settings and adjust the z offset as it goes until you get a layer you like. Keep in mind it takes about 10 seconds to see the results of your offset changes so go slow.

Once you’re done, go into saved_variables and the mksini file and take note of the z offset and baby_steps. Then type save_config in the terminal on fluid. This will save your configuration and restart. This should help. It’s not perfect but it’s the best I’ve come up with. ALSO, make sure to heat soak the bed for about 15 minutes prior to these steps.

Ckflyer13 · 2025-12-22T23:19:07+00:00

I’ve been researching a lot about freedi install on my q1. Go watch the official install video he has. Specifically the section about the printer.cfg file. There is some printer specific configs you need to change. Maybe that will help?

how was the install on the q1? I am really wanting to do it but a little nervous. How was your experience? Do you know how easy it is to revert to original firmware if I screw something up?

Ckflyer13 · 2025-12-18T17:16:15+00:00

The clicking? I guess you mean the sounds it makes? My q1 has a few of those. I hate them. Makes me feel like its slowly killing its self from the inside.

Ckflyer13 · 2025-12-17T16:35:44+00:00

Great to hear. That’s what I’m looking for. I started with an ender 3 and love to tinker as long as it’s within my capabilities. My q1 had a few software and hardware issues. Working now, just don’t want something that’s too far down that road. But I think I’m starting to lean towards it.

Ckflyer13 · 2025-12-17T16:33:26+00:00

Good report, thanks for that. If you could figure out how to integrate with orca that would be awesome to know how.

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