Artillery Sidewinder X2 3D Printer, SW-X2 Newest Model 95% Pre-Assembled Ultra-Quiet Rapid Heating Dual Z System Filament Runout Detection Resume Printing 300x300x400mm

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Artillery Sidewinder X2 3D Printer, SW-X2 Newest Model 95% Pre-Assembled Ultra-Quiet Rapid Heating Dual Z System Filament Runout Detection Resume Printing 300x300x400mm

Artillery Sidewinder X2 3D Printer, SW-X2 Newest Model 95% Pre-Assembled Ultra-Quiet Rapid Heating Dual Z System Filament Runout Detection Resume Printing 300x300x400mm

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At the time of this review, there is no dedicated profile for the Artillery Sidewinder X2 in Cura. However, there is a very good profile for the Sidewinder X1. The profile is well calibrated and delivers very good results even with the successor. I have hardly changed the profile and had very good results directly. In the same picture you can also see the different extruder breakout board who has the motor cable connectors relocated, a dedicated BLTouch connector and the LED light which is now integrated in the board. Cast aluminum Z carriages

printers in the mid-range price segment must not only offer very good print quality but also the necessary features to justify their price. And that is exactly what the Sidewinder X2 does with various functions that not only guarantee a reproducible good print quality but also simplify operation and handling. Direct Drive Extruder The Sidewinder X1 direct drive extruder was pretty good, but it had some design issues which made it less efficient, and more prone to failures. Specifically, the plastic idler which broke all the time, and the separate heatsink which was not that effective in keeping the heat break cool.

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If your object is only decorative, you can either print it completely hollow or with a low infill density to save filament. On the other hand, if you want to print objects that will be used a lot (such as toys), densities in the range of 15 to 50% are recommended. If you are printing objects that need to be very stable, you should use even higher densities or print them completely solid (100% infill density). The Sidewinder X2 can also print with ABS. However, ABS is more demanding than PLA. In addition to the higher temperatures for the extruder and print bed, it also requires a warm and homogeneous ambient temperature. Since the X2 has an open print volume, it is best suited for small ABS parts only. If you want to print larger ABS parts, you should get a suitable enclosure. This one from Creality comes in two sizes, the larger of which should also fit the X2. PETG is a rigid filament just like PLA and ABS and does not necessarily require a direct drive extruder. However, the extruder is beneficial as it increases extrusion accuracy and simplifies retraction calibration. This is especially important with PETG, as this filament has a strong tendency to stringing (see this article for details on how to avoid stringing with PETG).

One of the main selling points of the Artillery Sidewinder X2 is its AC heatbed. Like every such heater, it warms up very fast. I could reach 80 C in less than two minutes! The innovation for me though is elsewhere: Artillery applied the heater directly on tempered glass. The glass is coated on top and it is also the build surface. This concept has 2 main advantages: The printing temperature is of particular importance in 3D printing, as it usually has the greatest impact on the final result. An incorrectly set printing temperature leads to the most common printing errors. These include over-extrusion, under-extrusion, stringing and various other printing errors. Below are the best temperature ranges for the standard filaments on the Sidewinder X2 and later in this article you will learn how to calibrate this important setting. The wiring of the control compartment is very well done. I was surprised to discover how clever is the wire management. It uses dedicated pass-throughs and cuts in the base aluminum profiles. The connections are safe, using quality isolated connectors and many components are over-secured with a plastic gun. The control compartment has plenty of space for additional upgrades, With its predecessor, the Sidewinder X1, it was a popular upgrade to replace the 8-bit motherboard with a 32-bit motherboard. The Sidewinder X2 comes with a 32-bit motherboard, the so-called Artillery Ruby 32-bit Motherboard V1.2.

The Sidewinder X2 still uses a single 80mm 24V fan for venting the air out from the electronics chamber. This time, it’s situated in the front-middle of the printer. Dual Z axis with sync belt With Klipper, you can push the print speeds of your 3D printer higher, without any downgrades when it comes to print quality. I wrote a guide on How to Install Klipper on Sidewinder X2: Config and Setup which should guide you trough the process of installing and configuring Klipper on Sidewinder X2. Wrapping up

The maximum print speed of the Artillery Sidewinder X2 is 150 mm/s. However, this is a theoretical figure and is only used for very rough objects. Standard print speeds are around 60 mm/s. The Sidewinder X2 is a great printer for PLA. Although its direct drive extruder makes it well suited for a wide range of filament types including flexible filaments, it produces excellent results with PLA. Power interruption and filament runout detection: The Sidewinder X2 also has an auto-pause feature that will allow you to continue printing if there is a power outage or your filament runs out. The tempered glass print platform ensures excellent adhesion and smooth printing. Thanks to its excellent thermal conductivity, the AC heated bed can be heated to 110 ° C in just 2 minutes; the maximum heating bed temperature is 130 ° C.

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Other than that, the extruder doesn’t have other significant changes. It’s the same Titan Aero clone adaptation, which uses a 3-to-1 gear ratio and a pancake stepper motor. PTFE lined Volcano hotend The updated version takes after It’s predecessor in being simple but also having an extraordinary ability to bring out every detail beautifully thanks to how well processed they are! The Sidewinder X2 is the further development of the Sidewinder X1* and has some features that not only eliminate common errors of the first version, but also increase the user-friendliness. Here is a brief introduction to the most important changes. Another advantage of the Ender 3 S1’s Sprite extruder is the dual gear system inside the extruder, where the filament is driven by two gears. The plastic gear on the Sidewinder X2 wears out over time and needs to be replaced. Ender 3 S1 with CR Touch



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