FLASHFORGE 3D Printer AD5M, CoreXY 600mm/s High-Speed Printer with 1-Click Auto Leveling, High-Temp Direct Drive Extruder, 3s Quick-Swap Nozzle, 220×220×220mm Build Volume

Quality 3D printer.. A little pricey compared to the FinderLite.. but the features deliver
THIS PRINTER DELIVERED!!!- I unpacked/setup and started printing my first item within 10min.I’ve been in the 3D printing business for about a decade now. My primary workhorses are a makerbot Replicator 5th edition and SnapMaker 2, which I still love for a number of reasons.. but since this review is about the FlashForge Adventurer3 so let’s talk about that. My wife and mother-in-law both run very successful cookie businesses that require custom designed cookie cutters at a rate of 3-4 per week (on a slow week). I have been able to crank those out for my wife with the makerbot, but since my mother-in-law lives on the other side of the world she was having to pay someone to design/print her cutters for her (at a price of $5-$10 per cutter). I set out on a quest to find a cheap 3D printer that she could use. My goal was <$300, simple to use, MacOS compatible. I was hoping for Wifi connection and heated bed as well, but those were not requirements.I bought the FinderLite, and Adventurer3 for initial comparisons (but also have tested the DreamerNZ and many other manufacturers) After my initial setup and testing I suggested the FinderLite over the Adventurer3 to my mother-in-law based only on price and features that sheed needed...and she's a cookie cutter making fool now. In order to ensure her success I made an un-boxing video and even a "how-to" video explaining the important features of FlashPrint.. and now I create the STL for her cutters, and email them directly to her.Here's the details1. Setup: Very quick and easy, just follow the prompts. Bed leveling almost too simple... not sure what it actually does, but I haven't had a problem with the bed being off level yet.2. FlashPrint software: This is the only thing I don't like about this printer. On my MacBook Pro 13" (16GB RAM) using OS 10.15 Flashprint crashes constantly. On my wife's older Macbook 12" no problems yet- so I don't know if it's an OS issue, or some other problem? I prefer simplify 3D over flashprint anyway since it gives me more control over all the parameters, so I just use Simplify3D to create the .gcode file (**more about this in a minute)3. Filament Storage: I love the filament storage in the side of the printer. Makerbot also does this, and it helps immensely to keep your workspace clean. The downside is that only 500gram filament spools will fit in the storage area, which means you're limited in what filament you can buy.. There is an alternative, though. I printed a filament winding device that attaches to my drill and I re-spool filament from larger 1kg spools onto the smaller spools which allows me to buy any brand/color I want.4. Filament Included: In comparison to the FinderLite, they actually give you a roll of filament which is nice to at least get a spool that fits (see comment #3).5. Noise: Machine is virtually silent. My makerbot is really loud.. I figured all 3D printers were, but not this one.. you don't even know its running unless you're sitting right next to it.6. Bed Adhesion: No complaints here. I use the gluestick they provided to coat the bed with a thin layer and the models have no problem sticking to it, and pop right off. This is especially important since I don't like printing rafts.7. Networking: I really don't like the Wifi interface.. it smells of old school DOS printer connection, where you need the IP address of the printer and every time you want to print you need to re-establish the connection. This is 2020, all printers should be "discoverable" and just print using a normal print dialog.. It does work, and hasn't given me any troubles, but come-on.. you can do better!.8. File format: I HATE PROPRIETARY STUFF (I know makerbot is proprietary too). Flashforge prefers a .gx file which is a .g file with added thumbnail of the printed item so that it gives you a littel picture on the screen. This printer (Adventurer3) does not like .gcode (where the Finder/FinderLite had no problem with it). So if you use simplify3D (or cura, or other slicer) you have to change the output settings to create a .g file in addition to the .gcode file and it will work. Simplify3D also can create a .3gx file that is supposed to be compatible with Flashforge, but on all the flashforge printers I have tested it did not work at all. **Note, this is not the same on the Finder/FinderLite (see my review on that).9. Media: USB port is easily accessible and works fine. I prefer this USB port over SD so I don't need an SD card reader. Only downside for me is it's the older style USB vice USB-C so I need an adapter to connect to my MacbookPro (or get the cool thumbdrives that have both USB formats on the same device).10. Food Safe: Since we're talking about using these to make cookie cutters, it is important to note that PLA is not FDA approved for use with food. There are a number of reasons for this that most cookie makers negate by using saran wrap or sterilizing. This printer will allow you to print PETG which is food safe. If that is important to you, then the Adventurer3Lite($369), Adventurer3 ($449) or DreamerNZ ($449) are your next best option.Buying advice- If you want quick, easy out of the box simplicity, the FinderLite is still my #1 choice. If you need a heated bed and enclosed work area, then the Adventurer3Lite is the next step up and if you need Wifi/USB, then go with the Adventurer3/Dreamer.

Its a pretty good printer. 4 star
Meh…needs better instructions. Filament holder sucks.You need to remove the mystery screws from the lead screws before calibrationAfter you fix all that….its amazingly fast!!!3 stars until I prove myself stupid or it proves itself.**6/12/25 -I did prove myself slightly incompetent. However instructions could be WAY better.I had to upgrade from 3 to 4 stars because in all honesty… its an incredible printer while its on sale. Very fastBetter quality than my ender with 400$ upgrades.I would love to see them use SILENT fans…because this sounds like a jet engine when its printing.

2 months and no longer working
The printer worked great at first. We have only had this printer two months and now with every print it messes up the filament gets all loose. We tried different types and brands of filament and nothing is fixing the issue. Unfortunately the return window closed July 2nd

It lasted for 3 weeks before bed temperature issue/failure
It was a great printer for about 3 weeks, then the bed temperature sensor failed. It had a 55C temp target, but it thought it was at 94C, indicating either a connection, motherboard, or temperature sensor failure, so it would never start a print. Over the years I’ve spent many hours fixing broken 3d printers but I felt this failure was a bit too early to validate keeping the machine. The only complaint I have is the fan noise is annoying, like louder than any of my previous printers.

Funcionamiento rápido y eficaz, muy fácil de configurar y calidad de impresión fuera de serie para el precio que tiene, he tenido BQ Witbox Go y esta siendo la mitad de precio le da 1000 vueltas.

La compré cuando no sabía nada de impresión 3D y ahora me arrepiento… En lo mas sencillo falla!Es IMPOSIBLE nivelar la cama, literalmente no tiene los tornillos para ajustarla porque según el fabricante no necesitas nivelar, lo cual es una gran mentira.Si tuviera esos tornillos sin dudas seria una súper impresora

Stampante 3D magnifica. Premetto che ho avuto brutte esperienze con i modelli da assemblare come ad esempio Prusa i3 rework e simili.Questa arriva già assemblata ed imballata con cura di ogni singolo dettaglio.Dal momento dell’apertura della scatola alla prima stampa ci ho messo 5 minuti senza neanche leggere le istruzioni.Stampe di qualità ottima, bisogna rifare ogni tanto la calibrazione, soprattutto dopo stampe di grandi dimensioni ma con la procedura guidata è davvero facile.Si configura via Wi-Fi o rete cablata e trasmette le immagini in cloud per monitorare la stampa da lontano, con possibilità di avviare un lavoro, mettere in pausa il lavoro in corso o annullarlo.Riscontati alcuni problemi di perdita di passo, dovuti però al filamento.Unica pecca. Nel vano non ci stanno le bobine classiche da 1kg, bisogna comprare quelle proprietarie. Nulla che non si risolva con un cambio di bobina.Nel complessivo davvero un ottimo prodotto, senza contare che l’assis Amazon vale sicuramente il prezzo leggermente più alto rispetto ad un acquisto diretto dal produttore.Consigliatissima soprattutto a chi si vuole approcciare alla stampa 3D senza impazzire con qualità di stampa eccellenti.