Voxelab Aquila D1 3D Printer Automatic Levelling 3D Printer with Linear Guide, Dual Gear Direct Extruder, 300°C High Temperature Pressure Support Multiple Filaments, Print Size 235 x 235 x 250 mm

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In my experience it is a pretty much flawless printer apart from an audible fan, which is hardly the end of the world when the printer costs less than 70% of the Ender 3 v2. Bear in mind that you don’t want to overtighten the tensioners because you may wind up with degraded print quality. By far, this is my least favorite part of the Aquila X2 due to the distractingly-loud noise generated by these fans. Considering that this machine is a nearly direct clone of the Ender 3 V2, it’s disappointing to see such a low amount of effort from Voxelab in the area where users will spend most of their time interfacing with the Aquila X2.

If you want to add the same functionality to your Voxelab Aquila, download this extruder knob and start printing.Voxelab also advertises compatibility with the popular slicer app Cura, but doesn’t include a profile with the printer. Admin said:The Voxelab Aquila X2 will be a familiar sight to anyone who has seen a Creality Ender 3 V2 or any of the many clones currently on the market. Using the default ‘Standard’ slicer settings, I imported the Flexi Rex by DrLex and prepared it for printing. There are several assembled parts included with the kit, so you’ll only need to set aside a few hours to get it put together.

This will ensure that the Z axis will not droop by its own and will also eliminate the need of greasing the Z rod in the future. I would recommend replacing the hotend fan only if you also upgrade the hotend, to make sure heatcreep will not become an issue after this upgrade. This means that if you want to print faster, print more detailed models, or make any changes to the slicer at all, you’re on your own.Utilizing a build volume of 220x220x250mm and a heated build platform, the Aquila X2 is a direct clone of the Creality Ender 3 series of printers and has many of the same hardware features. The small PTFE tube that leads from the run-out sensor to the extruder module is a surprisingly helpful addition which keeps filament from curling and not feeding properly into the extruder, something that can frustrate a new user. If you don’t mind tinkering a little bit with technical devices, the Voxelab Aquila 3D printer is a solid investment. When it’s heating up, the wattage bumps up to 240W, which then levels off to around 90W once the print job starts. After the bed cooled, the door easily released from the bed and I was able to pop it off without using any tools.

Like the similarly-featured Elegoo Neptune 2, the assembly of the Aquila X2 took about an hour from start to finish. The reasoning behind upgrading to silicone bed mounts is to have the bed fixed in place and not mess up the Z offset or leveling when removing a print. However, the thought of paying hundreds – if not thousands – of dollars for one might quickly put a damper on things. The model printed out without any major defects, and the Carborundum bed kept the model firmly adhered during printing. If you choose one of the bi-metal hotends, you will also be able to replace the hotend fan with a more silent variant.If you decide to flash a custom firmware on your Voxelab Aquila, then you will notice that it’s recommended to mount the LCD in a vertical orientation. Inside the box, the printer is protected on all sides with foam, so it should arrive in perfect condition. The Aquila C2 boasts a large build volume of 220* 220*250mm, allowing you to bring your creative ideas to life on a larger scale.