The two lead screws are kept in sync with a belt for added security. An extra Z axis switch is included, but is only needed if the CR Touch system fails and you need to switch to all manual leveling.Ī final intriguing addition is a dual Z axis upgrade, something normally reserved for larger printers. Speaking of springs, Creality finally upgraded the Ender’s notorious weak springs for stiffer orange ones, meaning this machine will hold its bed level for quite a bit longer. The Creality Ender 3 S1 has auto bed leveling, but kept the manual springs and knobs for backup. The machine also comes with a run out sensor mounted near the spool holder and power loss recovery. One thing I didn’t like is the awkward front-mounted parts cooling fan, which makes it hard to watch your first layer go down. We’ll be reviewing the laser at a later date. It’s meant to be simple to remove, so you can swap it with a laser kit (opens in new tab), purchased separately. I should mention the Creality Sprite Extruder is shipped unmounted and attaches with a few easy to reach screws. If you need higher printing temperatures, the even newer Ender 3 S1 Pro has an all-metal hotend. It’s not quite perfect – the drive is still lined with a PTFE tube, which limits its maximum nozzle temperature to 260 degrees. It’s a little industrial looking compared to the rest of the machine, but the lack of plastic housing serves to cut down on weight. The dual gear Creality Sprite was developed in house and works beautifully. If, for some reason you forget where your printer came from, a more subtle QR code can be found printed on the front of the hotend. There’s no ugly QR code plastered on the X gantry this time around.

This is the first Ender 3 to come equipped with a direct drive, the Creality Sprite, which also eliminates the need for tubing. Flat cables in neat mesh sleeves replace all that bulky wiring, and the bed is kept in place with magnets. Gone are the binder clips and zip ties that held earlier models together. The Ender 3 S1 has evolved into a polished looking machine with a sleek black and gray frame. You also get a PDF copy of the manual, a copy of Creality Slicer 4.8.0 and models in both pre-sliced. The SD card has three short videos on assembling the printer, using the auto level and how to do a manual level. There’s also a small sample of white PLA to print your first model. You get tools to build and maintain the printer, side cutters, a metal scraper, a nozzle cleaner, a spare nozzle, an extra Z limit switch, and a full sized SD card with a USB adapter.

The Ender 3 S1 comes with everything you need to get your printer set up.

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