Cheapest since launch for this relatively new printer with wireless functionality and fast print speeds. Local support if you get an issue from Jaycar is a bonus too.
I checked my postcode and website says delivery not available pickup only but ymmv.
Here's an article that goes through the differences between the KE and SE (which was on-sale recently).
https://www.crealityexperts.com/creality-ender-3-v3-se-vs-en…
And here's an even better video explaining why creality needs to grow up and stop flogging a dead horse https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k4Cc_3G4mpc
And I say this as a 3d printing enthusiast and creality owner
They need to learn how to tighten screws at the factory, I know that much.
And here's his follow-up video where he admits he was wrong about the Ender 3 v3
https://youtu.be/EL8ehEYPTCk?si=KzO-0WaLIdqhfrXo
Thanks for that.
But it looks like there is an error, it says it is a positive that the KE comes with the PEI bed surface - an upgrade from the PC Spring Steel sheet. However the specs on the Creality website say they both come with PC Spring as stock.
Edit:
There is an error on the Australian site. It says PC Spring Steel sheet in the image comparing to SE. And just Flexible Build Plate in the product description. Support confirmed it is PEI.
What is "KE filament"?
Ender 3 V3 KE is the model
It's a filament 3D printer (FDM) as opposed to something else like SLS or Resin.
Likely referring to the creality hyper filament that can print at up to 600mm/s
No it's just saying that the 'Creality Ender-3 V3 KE' is a 'Filament Printer', as opposed to a resin printer.
This thing might be able to move at 500mm/s, but it ain't printing at that speed, even with hyper filament.
Print speed is definitely 500mm/s based on the YT reviews I've seen. Specs list 500mms print speed as well. Almost as fast as a K1 (600mms).
@Ahbal: With factory hotend?
500mm/s with normal print settings is a flow rate of like > 40mm3/s. I can't imagine the factory hotend can do more than 20mm3/s before getting underextrusion. Maybe you could get close to 500mm/s if you dropped the layer height to something like 0.1mm and were printing something with long extrusion lines.
Even the K1 can only get about 30mm3/s
Just because someone put in 500mm/s as a speed setting into a slicer doesn't mean the printer is actually printing any lines at that speed, particularly for smaller prints. Acceleration settings won't even let it get to that speed.
Specs list 500mms print speed
All of the printer marketing teams do this, but it's BS. You can travel at that speed, and that's about it print is limited by flow rate. Just like the marketing teams putting random multicolour prints in the promo material. It's not actually printing that…
@NigelTufnel: I have a K1 and it prints at 600mms with 20,000 acceleration just fine. Been using it since August.
Have you actually used any of these machines?
@Ahbal: I own a qidi x-plus 3 that is also marketed as 600mm/s and 20,000 acceleration. But it's not printing at that and I wouldn't expect it to, especially using non-hyper PLA. It's plenty fast for me. But it's not 600mm/s fast.
I'm not going to debate, but the math and physics doesn't check out. 500mm/s with a 0.4mm line width and 0.2mm layer height is 40mm3/s of flow. You are simply not getting without upgrading the hotend and/or using a CHT nozzle or reducing one or more of those settings. Do you print at a lower layer height?
I'd be interested in the 3mf files or gcode files of one of your prints to check the flow rate you're getting from it.
The KE is a very substantial price delta relative to the SE. The SE was very competitively priced at $250 for a new printer, but this KE is 72% more at $430, for what appear to only be minor improvements.
The mechanical rigidity of the SE was my only complaint of the SE. However, the print quality was certainly acceptable for a budget printer.
I am curious what someone who would buy a KE over an SE would see as the main value points.
The elephant in the room is the Bambu A1 at $640.
Hi pinchies, from what I can see the Bambu A1 is not due until May is that correct?
Can you guide me on a printer, i bought a CR6-se but it crapped itself pretty quickly so on the hunt for a replacement. Budget would be around that $600ish at the most preferably.
It's already been released, but maybe not available for delivery at the moment as they're probably having to replace a tonne of printers that got sent out and are a fire risk.
Ohhhhhhh
The A1 is an excellent printer with certain limitations.
Can you say more about what kinds of things you want to print? More detail = more specific advice.
The recall Bambu have done is the one of the best recalls I’ve seen any 3D printer manufacturer ever do. They are taking it extremely seriously, and I have no doubt they will fix it competently.
A1 has been recalled due to issue with the 240v heated bed. All A1 users have been advised to immediately stop using their machines by Bambu Labs.
If you buy one in Australia, and it is defective, you will not be allowed to be sent replacement parts and fix it yourself, as only qualified electricians can touch mains in Australia. You will have to ship it back to Bambu Labs.
Sorry elephant is currently on fire and unable to respond.
The elephant in the room is the Bambu A1 at $640.
Most places list it closer to $800, cheapest I've found is $760 which is significantly more than the KE (which has similar performance)
It is currently $639 on the Bambu website for base printer.
Do you think it is worth returning Ender 3 V3 SE purchased from the previous Jaycar deal and getting this one instead? I know KE is almost twice as expensive ($180 more to be precise), hence the question. This is going to be my first 3d printer.
Definitely not. You have an excellent starter printer. I would recommend using it, try to print some things and to see if the hobby is actually interesting to you. By the time you run out of the limitations of that printer, you’ll be enough of an expert to be able to determine what kind of printer would suits you best next. You will be able to sell that V3 SE printer used with a decent amount of resale value.
Buying from the international (???) creality store with the sign up $20 off code Welcome20 you can get this with 2 spools of hyper pla for $484 ($27.5 per spool)
https://store.creality.com/au/products/ender-3-v3-ke-3d-prin…
they ended up sending a 8% off code to my email bc i had it sitting in cart overnight.
total came to $463.67
CART08 is the coupon and it works without signing up to anything
Amazon has a 15% flash sale on this printer from the Comgrow seller which brings it to $366.65 (with the $49 discount code that you activate also).
https://www.amazon.com.au/gp/product/B07VMG98ZN/ref=ppx_yo_d…
Also available here $3.00 cheaper but includes delivery. I’d suggest paying the extra for avoiding repacking and sending back a dud if you’re close to a store though.