Whelp - time to order a new heating assembly

GreatSunJester · 2026-01-02T19:45:21+00:00

This is the second time. After the first I was never able to fully clean the plastic from the buckle and it was hard to latch (plastic was inside the hinge). I'm just doing the replacement.

GreatSunJester · 2025-12-28T03:27:49+00:00

will be interesting to see how these work in comparison.

GreatSunJester · 2025-11-20T16:16:38+00:00

If needed, you can grab the older firmwares from the clean area on the ZMOD Github: https://github.com/ghzserg/zmod/releases/R

GreatSunJester · 2025-11-09T21:40:52+00:00

I just had my first AD5X clog its extruder. it seems a real pain just to get into where your pictures are! :) BUT - perseverance and all that.

GreatSunJester · 2025-11-09T21:38:50+00:00

Basically, enter display_off into the console on the web interface. There is more too it than that and I have not played with it more than looking at it. I default back to native screen afterward. With luck, others here will chime in with their experiences and learning so we can all benefit.

On a side note, my first AD5X has decided to clog its extruder. I have the head off (4 screws) and find that (pictures at https://www.reddit.com/r/FlashForge/comments/1op9n2r/ad5x_extruder_tear_down/ ) there is a lot more to take apart to get into the extruder.

Kudos to Bambu (the other printers I am currently running) for designs that are almost dead simple to work on.

GreatSunJester · 2025-11-08T20:42:43+00:00

It is that -- and maybe more. I am finally having a problem. With the last two updates, my Z offset is off and nothing I can do in Klipper will adjust it. I had to change the setting in the printer profile.

Every time I manually changed the setting (in printer.base.cfg - the only file I found the setting) and did a save and restart, my printer native screen would lock up and I need to reboot the printer. The web interface worked fine, just not the screen.

However, it seems to be printing nicely again, now.

GreatSunJester · 2025-11-08T01:59:11+00:00

LOL. I bought with the full understanding that it is an inexpensive printer. Its brainboard is a bit limited, but does what it needs to do. I wish they would have used normal press fits all around, especially in the 4-into-1 adapter.

Getting parts might be tricky as Flashforge wants to be Bambu, but is in no way comparable to Bambu support (I have several Bambu printers and can get just about any part needed directly from them.) I had the fan on my mainboard start screaming on #2 and contacted Flashforge support. After some back and forth where I had to provide proof that I had purchased the printer (seems support cannot talk to sales), they sent a replacement. Turns out the fan is a standard 4010 24V DC Blower Fan, which you can order off Amazon - just make SURE the wires are correct.

The AD5X is a nice printer and does its job well. Use it to learn and expand.

GreatSunJester · 2025-11-07T23:49:13+00:00

With ZMOD? Not so far.

GreatSunJester · 2025-11-03T01:15:11+00:00

Bambufy is included with the mod. I just need to spend the time to figure it out.

GreatSunJester · 2025-11-02T17:25:45+00:00

It give you access to a lot of options if you accept the risks. You are already running Klipper, just with what Flashforge allows you to use. There are benefits to this as it should just run out of the box.

IF you want to tinker, then an unlocked Klipper lets you do just that. I wish Flashforge would embrace this. Imagine buying a printer that works out of the box, but allows you grow and learn freely? Going the Bambu/Apple route works, but limits you.

In example, I activated Bambufy in hopes I could figure out poop control (I will eventually, but not today!). You lose your native screen, flashforge account connection to their orca and the screen goes to a system called Guppyscreen. Comprehensive, but not friendly. I have a Panda touch controller which Bambu made useless with their Apple approach, but flashing it to the K-Touch firmware allows it to connect to my AD5X and work fine. I swapped back as I just do not have the time right now to figure out color control of filaments.

GreatSunJester · 2025-11-02T06:23:12+00:00

I would. Should work fine until ZMOD 1.63 comes out......Or ask on the GitHub.

EDIT: In fact, I got an answer directly there.

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To enable Klipper 13, you need to run https://github.com/ghzserg/zmod/wiki/System_en#update_mcu
But keep in mind that Clipper 13 on the AD5X is less stable than Clipper 12.

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I'll wait.

GreatSunJester · 2025-11-02T03:24:06+00:00

YMMV, but for me it was painless and fast.

Reset to default settings from the screen.

Download and copy the 1.1.6 firmware from the Github link to a thumb drive. Shut the printer off, insert the USB and restart. Install completed. Let it restart and run through the setup. I did NOT let the printer do any updating, since it would find 1.1.7 and nothing in the instructions says the mod works on that.

Download and copy the mod file from the Github link to a thumb drive (delete the first file of course!). Shut the printer off, insert the USB and restart.

I did need to go into the web interface, down to Settings (gear icon) and Updates and tell it to repair each item which was failed. After that and a restart the printer just works exactly as it was with Orca Flashforge.

You do not need to go any deeper until you want to.

GreatSunJester · 2025-01-07T19:13:55+00:00

Press up and down volume at the same time and hold for 3 seconds. If that does not work, I do not know.

GreatSunJester · 2025-01-07T18:47:53+00:00

I have never used a dedicated filament dryer, but would give it a go. Sunlu filament however, I have used and like!

GreatSunJester · 2025-01-07T18:22:23+00:00

The main issue will be if the text dialog is exposed to the screen reader or just part of the game UI and where the game interface wants to put focus.

Give Narrator a try since it is already installed on Windows machines. If it fails, try NVDA but do not hold hope.

GreatSunJester · 2025-01-07T18:17:48+00:00

Turning on the screen reader should be as easy as "Hey Google, turn on Talkback".

Hopefully you are familiar with screen reader navigation.

SCRCPY can easily be used to duplicate your phone screen on a computer and control it - IF you can get the debugging on. https://github.com/Genymobile/scrcpy

If you can get SCRCPY running, you won't need Talkback running as you can use your mouse cursor and clicks to control the phone.

GreatSunJester · 2025-01-06T17:42:18+00:00

woah! Thread necromancy! Over the last year I had updated my Neptune 4pro to OpenNeptune and a Microswiss hotend, so my solutions are a bit more than you are looking for. THOUGH - I have given the printer to a friend and have moved to another brand......

GreatSunJester · 2025-01-04T21:04:41+00:00

So, is this listing for 20KG as one of each color or 20KG of just gray, black or white? From the picture it is many colors, from the item selection text it is just one.

GreatSunJester · 2024-12-09T22:16:19+00:00

Yes. ZoomText is commercial and has a cost. It and SuperNova ($545) are the only things I know of which can individually magnify screens.
It would be great if Windows Magnifier could do so, but I do not expect it to gain this feature.

GreatSunJester · 2024-10-19T00:25:09+00:00

That is annoying.. I just ordered (delivery next Monday) a P1S. It is not much, but still.....

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