My 3D printer arrived today. Loomis Express got it here 'safe and sound' from Ontario. I must have matured because I didn't immediately rip off the cardboard. I took my time unboxing it. In fact, I took our usual afternoon nap prior to unpacking the Adventurer 3.
Part of insuring it works is printing a sample box. The file was already in its memory before I plugged in the unit. I had purchased a 1 kg spool of white PLA filament. However, that spool is too big to fit neatly into the side compartment. I will have to print off an external spool holder for ones which are too large in diameter.
I don't really like the red-transparent sample spool. However, my little box printed fairly well. It is a little mesmerizing watching the print head go to and fro and the cube grow from the hot nozzle. It took ten minutes for this tiny piece. Some print jobs can take many hours, I guess!
Unfortunately, I have to hide away the smart-looking, little unit. Just about the only suitable place for it is in the entryway closet. Our apartment is so small the wifi signal is strong enough in this location. These shelves were put in by Joel Thomas on a trip here a long, long time ago. This Flashforge device is too cute for this out-of-the way spot, but it'll work.
