Setting Up and Calibrating the Flash Forge Adventure 5m Pro 3D Printer

Jonah from Parks Built 3D introduces the Flash Forge Adventure 5m Pro printer. He mentions that it's his first time setting up this printer and plans to walk through the entire setup process, from unboxing to running a print.

Upon unboxing the Flash Forge Adventure 5m Pro, Jonah finds a toolkit, flush cut trimmers, a filament spool holder, grease, extra screws, and a spare nozzle assembly. He also discovers a starter roll of Titanium filament and the power cord.

Jonah explores the printer components, revealing the extruder, build plate, and nozzle assembly. He notes the absence of zip ties due to the foam packaging securely holding everything in place.

Jonah provides insights into the printer's cooling system, highlighting the presence of print cooling fans and a large fan for high-speed cooling. He speculates on the functionality of the large fan for quicker cooling during high-speed printing.

Jonah demonstrates the quick release nozzle feature of the printer, showcasing how easily the nozzle can be removed for maintenance or filament changes. He emphasizes the importance of removing filament before detaching the nozzle.

The printer cover can be easily removed as it is held by magnets, making it convenient for nozzle changes. The cover also houses HEPA filters with activated charcoal for air filtration, along with a removable print surface.

At the back of the printer, there is a power plug inlet, power switch, and an ethernet input. Additionally, there are indicators for screwing in the filament holder, making it easy to set up.

Attaching the filament holder involves using small screws and ensuring they are snug but not overtightened to prevent stripping. The holder helps in keeping the filament spool at an appropriate distance from the printer.

After attaching the filament spool and plugging in the printer, turning it on requires pushing the power switch. It is essential to wait for the printer to start up before proceeding with any further setup.

Before calibrating the printer, it is crucial to remove the screws holding the bed down, indicated by yellow arrows. These screws need to be taken out to ensure proper calibration and leveling of the bed.

The speaker mentioned having trouble removing screws from a certain location due to the size of their fingers. Despite the challenge, they managed to remove the screws but accidentally dropped one, which fell under the bed. They were able to retrieve the dropped screw by tilting the bed.

After successfully removing the screws, the speaker mentioned that the bed was now free, allowing them to proceed with the next steps of the process.

The speaker commented on the rapid movement of a certain component, noting that it moved quickly during the process.

The speaker observed the printer performing a vibration test, which involved shaking the extruder or print head for a specific duration. They mentioned adjusting the camera to capture this part of the setup process.

Following the vibration test, the speaker proceeded to load PLA filament into the printer. They mentioned the need to feed the filament through until it came out of the tube, indicating the completion of the loading process.

The speaker noted the quick heating up of the printer's nozzles, speculating that they might have a 50-watt heater. They also mentioned the completion of the filament loading process and the need to clean the filament on the nozzle and platform.

After cleaning the filament and platform, the speaker initiated the printing process by selecting a cube PLA test. They observed the preheating phase and the rapid movement of the printer during the printing.

The speaker announced the completion of the printing process and proceeded to remove the printed object for inspection. They described the test print as simple and easy to execute, highlighting the convenience of setting up the printer with auto-leveling features.

The printer menu includes options for printing items, loading and unloading filament (PLA, PETG, ABS, TPU), selecting filament, changing filament, and providing tips for nozzle use. It also offers manual movement controls, Wi-Fi setup (including Ethernet and hotspot options), static IP configuration, Polar Cloud and Flash Cloud functionalities, camera access for viewing videos and pictures, sound settings, filament detection, auto shutdown feature, and firmware update capabilities.

The Flash Forge Adventure 5m Pro printer boasts a compact size with a decent build volume. It includes a manual temperature control for the bed, printer information display showing filament usage and printer hours, a light control feature, and overall user-friendly functionalities like auto shutdown after printing completion. The printer also supports firmware updates for enhanced performance.