In this video I will take you through my experience with the Qidi XPlus 3 high speed core XY 3D printer. I've had the unique opportunity to test two of these machines the first one being a previous revision of the machine before Qidi reworked the frame to improve Zaxis consistency with repeated prints using the heated chamber.

The time between receiving the first and second (updated) printer allowed me to torture test the original model in a print farm production environment for months. Before making review videos I normally take my time and extensively test printers but this went far beyond what I am able to normally do. Although the original printer was the one that has had the most print hours on it the two models are similar enough that I can confidently say the new model performs just as well as the original.

To be clear I was not using the heated chamber (PLA and PETG mostly) on the original model so I had zero issues with z axis consistency. I ran this printer day and night and it is still working fantastic as a production machine. If you happen to find a good deal on the premodified XPlus 3 and you don't plan on using the heated chamber much get one!

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Of my few criticisms of the XPlus 3 I was not fond of the spool holder dry box placement at the back of the machine. As you saw in the video I replaced it with the following:

Spool Stand X:
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Super Deluxe Spool Holder
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I also use a lot of refill spools to cut down on empty spool waste, so my blade spool is a nice addition as well:
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If you have already purchased the Qidi XPlus 3 I hope this video provides you with some insights that you find useful. To support my work, please consider visiting my website where you will find other upgrades for a large variety of other printers if you have a collection like I do :)

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Overall, I would highly recommend the Qidi XPlus 3 and I have awarded it with my choice for best 3D printer of 2023. The print quality is the best of all of the printers I have tested so far and the consistency is unparalleled. Qidi has done an amazing job with this machine even the default print profiles in their slicer are top notch.

I would also recommend this printer to anyone looking for a "outofthebox" solution for general use. I was even able to print PETG which can be a little tricky at times I only needed to increase the nozzle temperature from the standard profile and it worked flawlessly after that.

Looking for the lid risers? Find those on my Printables page here:

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A few other cool tools and materials for 3D printer enthusiasts. (As an Amazon associate I may earn a small commission at NO extra cost to you)

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3D printed models in this video:

EM Calibration Cube:
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Snap Latch Drill Case:
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Trophy Cup
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Thank you for watching and thank you to @QIDITech

#qidi #3dprinter #corexy

0:00 Intro
1:55 Unboxing
2:55 Setup
7:44 Firmware Update
9:00 First Print
12:09 More Prints
21:13 PETG
23:18 Print Head Update
26:12 Lid Risers
26:44 Review
30:02 Outro

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