We are happy to see that the max Neo uses a carborundum glass build surface, unlike the smaller Ender 3 V2 Neo which uses a PC steel bed. With a carborundum bed, you wont need to use any additional adhesives like hairspray, but it is critical that you clean the bed with a damp cloth after every 5-10 prints to maintain the adhesion of the bed surface. Carborundum is even better than standard glass when it comes to part removal. Typically, parts can be removed with only a light tap once the bed is cooled. After learning how to properly clean these beds, we now prefer them over borosilicate glass. The surface finish is not quite as smooth as borosilicate, but the superior adhesion without any hairspray more than makes up for it. Other Shared Features Between Ender 3 Max Neo and Ender 3 S1 Plus, if you more like drive extruder, the Ender 3 Plus is a good chice, it is not much expensive as the CR10 smart Pro over 800USD, but as the high-end model of larger Ender 3 S1-Ender 3 series, you won't be disappointed with its performance. The Creality Ender 3 Max Neo 3D printer has an atypical filament holder which is attached to the side of the unit instead of on top of the gantry. The red knobs make it easy to keep the belts that move the bed and print head at the proper tension for optimal operation. If the tension is too loose and the parts won’t move or may skip, too tight and the parts could stress or damage the motors.

The Anycubic Kobra Plus also looks like a great Ender 3 Max Neo alternative. It shares a lot of similarities, but also has several features you won’t find on the Max Neo. You can set it up in minutes. It consists of a rigid iron pipe frame draped with a heat-containing cover, with an aluminum film and flame-resistant fabric for extra peace should the worst happen and the printer catches fire. You don’t want to start your 3D print over when the power suddenly goes out or if you run out of filament. Having the filament sensor and power loss recovery ensure that you can continue your print where it left off.Next up was Benchy, the 3D printing test everyone loves to run. I loaded up the model, tweaked the print speed a bit to cut down on the print time, and let the Max Neo do its thing.

With a build volume of 300x300x320 mm, the Creality Ender 3 Max Neo falls into our classification for a large 3D printer. Its build volume has sufficient space for medium to large 3D prints and is great for batch printing as well. Next, we’ll look at the differences between these printers. Differences with the Ender 3 Max Neo Auto Bed LevelingAfter ensuring that the voltage switch is set to 115V and not 230V, connect the three-pin power cord and the Max Neo is ready to power on. As the kit is only on the vertical height, installation is relatively straightforward. With this, you can print much taller parts and models like large vases, cosplay weapons, tall storage solutions, and many more projects. Ender Extender 300 The Ender 3 Max Neo is controlled by Creality’s V4.2.2 mainboard. Based on the sound of the stepper motors, it is the version with silent TMC2208 drivers and not the one with louder A4988s.

It also allows colorful add-ons including laser engraving module, water cooling system and light strip kit. Although Creality opted not to equip the Ender 3 with an enclosure, the company offers its very own official-vetted enclosure for the Ender 3 in all its incarnations. While their material (usually ethylene vinyl acetate) may not be known for its insulative properties, and the imprecise, toothy cuts may be prone to letting through small drafts, these mats prove surprisingly competent at maintaining a steady temperature.This happened to me a few times while testing the Creality Ender 3 Max Neo 3D printer and the detector worked flawlessly, allowing me to pause the print, reload new filament and continue the print where it left off. With traditional manual bed leveling, the 3D Printer uses the Z endstop—a small switch located by the Z axis motor—to tell the printer when the nozzle is fully lowered to the print bed. Since this does not take into account the height of the print bed itself, you’ll need to use the knobs on the corners of the bed to adjust the bed’s vertical position until it is exactly the right distance from the nozzle. This process requires a fair amount of manual effort and calibration to get just right, and it drifts slowly over time. From pre-made choices to DIY options you can build for basically free, the best Ender 3 enclosures offer something for everyone The tents are typically made of flame-retardant plastic sheets (to cater for photography lights placed inside) that do a reasonably good job of containing heat, offering the Ender 3 a cozy environment to print filaments like ABS. It’s not the most insulative, but for those on a budget, it’s more than sufficient for most print projects.