The Cheapest 3D Printer Shouldn't Be This Good - Geeetech Alkaid Review
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- čas přidán 24. 07. 2023
- A resin 3d printer for $99? Surely not.
If you've never tried resin 3d printing and not sure if it's for you, there's never been a better time to give it a try. The Geeetech Alkaid is a $99 3d printer that can produce some great results.
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Ordered this one for doing warhammer prints (mostly additional stuff like weapons, shoulderplates, helmets etc.) and some epic scale models. This video has been incredibly helpful. Cure box, printer and 1 kg of resin cost me 165 eur.
Please tell me how it goes as I was watching/looking at these videos for the exact same reason! Im over in canada so I am expecting ~250$.
@@omgitznicetomeetu Sadly I probably won't be able to set up the printer for a while.
Clear concise video, thank you very much
Impressive! And I like how you make resin printing look easy, because I was hesitating in resin printing because I thought it was so messy and complicated!
You do need to be prepared for the cleaning but this is just some gloves and old food trays or containers and an old toothbrush. If you get water washable resin, it's even easier.
@@RickyImpey thank you! I have e resin printer from a friend lying around for months now, mainly because I’m afraid of the fumes… I will make an enclosure and give it a go!
I'm astonished.
Unbiased but has a discount code? Still, insane value.
The bundle with the cleaning unit's shipping price is more than the cost of the equipment... ships from China, no US stock on the cleaning unit version 2
great value
I saw this printer on a few other youtube channels and purchased one. My first 3 prints failed. I found other resources guiding me to the same cone model you showed. I greatly appreciate you stating what exposure times you used, this I'm sure will help me get a successful print. As I have had little to no information to adjust the default printer settings.
how is your prints now ?
No such luck.I am on print 5 with nothing tangible except for a 1 to 5mm thick square on stuck to the FEP sheet. I have adjusted the base exposure to 20 seconds and slowed down the z axis lift speed. I leveled the print bed again. I also tightened the FEP sheet screws.@@7cov
Can I mix mica powder into the resin?
How do you get the excess resin back in the bottle or can you leave it in the tray till you want to use it again
You can pour it back into the bottle if you use a fine filter or you can leave it in the vat for a little while but it's advisable to 'stir' it a little before using it again.
Rick is right, and you can get lids for the vat on many printers too, just measure it first. And don't be like me, Rick is right about this too; stir the resin that you leave in the vat. It's a good idea to pour it back too because humidity will affect it.
Hi, great video. Was the red resin included as well. And if not what is the cost please?
Resin is around £25-30 ($30-40) for 1 litre. You can get a lot of prints out of a bottle. There isn't any included when you buy the Alkaid unless you specifically add it.
Great review and for under 100$ you can't beat this deal, that is unless someone gives it to you for free. Btw the link provided isn't working you may want to investigate why it's not directing you to the web site. Thanks.
I do find it frustrating when Geeetech sends my 3D printer with missing or wrong parts. When I reach out for replacements, the process takes too long and sometimes they send the wrong parts again
Geeetech should be the last option for 3D printer
yeah the link instantly closes...
Ive had a drink, its after work, im tired... this was the perfect time to make a thoughtless purchase :P
Using chrome in the Netherlands. might it be adblock or some?
Strange🤔 Maybe it was your device's way of telling you to sleep on it🙂 If it doesn't work, just go to the Geeetech website. This link barely does anything to help me at all and hopefully the code 'should' still work.
@@RickyImpey Meh to bad, i spent the money on Creality PRO PLA that night xD
Oh well when Christmas comes and i expend my workspace ill remember this printer as a good way to learn resin printing.
Still a big thanks!
I just tried to buy it, but the Geeetech site couldn't process my paypal order.l Too bad.
God damn, i'm not even that good with my filament printer and i want this just because
I do get frustrated with Geeetech's customer service, which often fails to provide timely support. When my Geeetech writer board burned out during assembly, Geeetech didn't help, leaving me with a broken printer. I will never buy a Geeetech again!
My Alkaid shipped with a faulty power brick. I must have got one of the actual cheap ones.
Hi! I just saw your comment, and I would like to ask what kind of issue you're having. I'm currently troubled by a *Memory error code: M_11800* at around 30% of my first print (the pre-sliced Eiffel Tower that comes along with the USB stick).
@@anthonyzdavis that sounds like the printer is losing contact with the USB stick. Can you copy that file to another stick and try again?
@@JimmyCrawford yeah, I have some spare USB sticks with me, so I can give it a try. Should I format it first?
@@anthonyzdavis that I don't know. Might be best to.
@@JimmyCrawford ok, thanks. I'll give it a try and see how it goes. 😃
Are you a resin convert then Ricky ?
Not especially, but you may think that after my next video too🙂
I do find the assembly process for the Geeetech challenging. Even with clear instructions, it takes over an hour and involves many small parts, making it easy to make errors
Also, I do struggle to remove prints from the Geeetech rubbery-coated print bed. It sometimes breaks my prints or damages the bed when I try to release them. Shrotly, I will NEVER BUY a Geeetech again. I don't reccomend
IPA? Beer?
Link isn't working in Chrome
nor in firefox .. for me
Strange, it works fine for me and for others. What country are you in?
@@RickyImpey usa .. and it works now (???)
@@madddog7 I've been working with Geeetech to sort this. Hopefully working fine now.
Does resin give off a smell?
It does but I don't find it that bad. I'm not sure I'd want it in my house though.
I do notice low-quality parts in the Geeetech with linear bearings rattling and stepper motors making noise after a few months. It feels like the components don't hold up well. You can find a better brand. I never buy a Geeetech again. Never!
Looks like a bargain till you see the shipping cost is more than the printer
Shipping was 15 bucks to Florida. Where do you live, Easter Island?
@@tvideo1189 lol
@@tvideo1189 UK, £82.08 for the printer and £86.94 shipping from CN, said out of stock from the UK when i checked
It look like there is only US and China stock at the moment. Hopefully there will be UK stock soon.
@88Scooby88 Quick, there are 15 units in UK stock with £7. 06 shipping! www.geeetech.com/350.html
I do have a hard time getting timely responses from Geeetech's customer service. It often takes a long time for them to respond, and when they do, their help is inadequate. I am not happy with Geeetech. I don't buy again!
They all make those elaborate prints well.
Ask it to make a gt2 sprocket with shields on both sides.
No chance.
How about a gear?
Never going to work.
Anything where you need accurate dimensions in all three dimensions?
No, sir.
You only get a study in warping.
This isn't a ding on this little printer.
Just resin printers in general.
This little fella looks ideal for getting started. :)
Yeah for little trinkets and parts that don't need any dimensional accuracy, AKA most of us LOL.
Doh what do you want for the price 🤷
@@adeharris4457 They are crap at any price. Resin is awful for making parts. Wonderful for art though. The detail is unbeatable. Even at a hundo this thing will have better detail than any fdm machine at any price.
wait what? i thought resin printers were better at accuracy than fdm?
@@rafi21 They should be. They aren't.
Great all I get is this warehouse can’t ship to uk or from CN a rate of $200+ !!., what da fuck???
Bob
Manchester
Try now I am in czechia and the shipping price is now 9USD
the shipping on itself is 163, cuz I'm in Saudi so there is no purpose in buying it
Read my comment please
Bob
Manchester
When you buy a Geeetech, think twice! Their customer support is awful. I have never seen such terrible customer service! I send them a few emails about my problems. What did they do? They copied-pasted my questions and sent them back to me. It happened many times. (I wish CZcams let me show a screenshot) Disrespectful! I couldn't solve my problem.
Unable to pay with Paypal for 3 items Orders going to be cancelled in 24 hours Not very happy😒
Cheap way to get toxic
Great review and for under 100$ you can't beat this deal, that is unless someone gives it to you for free. Btw the link provided isn't working you may want to investigate why it's not directing you to the web site. Thanks.
Thanks, the link is working for me, what country are you in?
@@RickyImpey Oh ! That may be the case since I am in the U.S.A. Keep up the great reviews, thanks.
Liking this printer, great review. Only thing is it available in the Uk
@aberodriguez4149 Hmm, it should definitely work in the US, there is stock there too. Just head to the Geeetech website if it's not working.
@rodgertaylor3204 You can have it sent from China but, until there is UK stock, delivery costs may make it too expensive unfortunately.