Originally published at: https://3dprintbeginner.com/qidi-x-max-3-review/
The QIDI X-Max 3 didn’t have an amazing launch, as there were some manufacturing and design issues that created problems which made the company stop the sale for a while. After a few months of additional work, QIDI managed to solve the issues they had and came back stronger than…
Hi, I saw that you used a Qidi Xmax 3 profile in Bambu Slicer. I am not seeing that profile. I see Creality / Voron / Ultimaker. Did you have to download something? Thanks!
I’ve been waiting for a Prusa XL for over a year, and they’ve confirmed I won’t see it this year. I have a project that needs a large surface >300mm^2 and high temp materials. X-Max3 seems like a better option and it’s available now. @3DPrintBeginner do you have any thoughts on the downsides of going with the X-Max3 over the XL (which does not yet have an exclosure, and is just slightly larger)?
Your July 27, 2023 review article of the QIDI X-MAX 3 describes the print volume as both 325mm x 325mm x 315mm (Qidi’s numbers) as well as 320mm x 320mm x 340mm. Which one is it? I’d like to print a short 323.2 mm square object that’s 25mm tall. Can the max3 build that?
I just want to recommend you use the SUMO enclosure for Prusa XL if you are not getting ideal results.
I have got to say that I have the Xmax 3 and out of the box it was an absolute nightmare, wouldn’t print and broke down after a bench. After having to replace all Steppers, 2x Power Supplies, Hot End, and EMMC Chip I have only just got it working and it is very much like spinning plates get software fixed and hardware fault occurs, get both of them fixed and you get a major print failure after 13 hours of printing.
Having said that Customer services are the best I have ever had the experience with and that includes Anycubic, Creality, and Peopoly.
It seems that all the well-known YouTubers and Social Media Influencers got a very different printer out of the box than most, so it’s under suspicion that Qidi rushed out the release printers but meticulously checked the ones going to Influencers. SOME normal retail customers have had a result out of the box but they are a very small number.
But after saying all that I believe it’s a bad printer Hell No, I like it but if you’re expecting a beginner’s Turnkey and Print Solution go elsewhere.