Explore an in-depth review and analysis of the 5-tool Prusa XL 3D printer in this comprehensive video. Delve into the unboxing, setup, and initial printing experiences, including challenges with self-calibration and firmware updates. Learn about multi-color printing capabilities and the complexities of retraction and tool change tuning. Discover the printer's strengths and weaknesses, with a critical examination of its current performance issues. Gain insights into 10 proposed fixes and improvements that could enhance the Prusa XL's functionality. Whether you're considering purchasing this printer or interested in the latest 3D printing technology, this video offers valuable information and honest feedback from a user's perspective.
Overview
Syllabus
Introduction
What is the Prusa XL?
Delays and the context behind this purchase
Unboxing and setup
Self calibration and first print
Updating to alpha firmware and slicer
First sliced print
Initial multi-colour printing
Prusa GitHub and forums
Retraction and tool change tuning rabbit hole
Further print progress
Rant: This XL experience is really not good enough
What the XL does well
10 proposed fixes and improvements
Conclusion
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Teaching Tech
