Snapmaker US

Works well and as described!

Elegantly designed and perfectly engineered. The speed and quality are fantastic, and watching the machine print duplicate prints on each extruder is incredible. Also, being able to print two parts in the same amount of time as just one is quite useful. Even though it’s a little tricky to get the hang of, once you do, the J1 flourishes as one of my favorite 3D printers I’ve ever used. Overall, I was very impressed by the build quality, features, and functionality of the J1. The Snapmaker team was very helpful and their support was speedy and effective. For 3D printer hobbyists and enthusiasts, you should definitely check it out!

If you're in the market for a high-quality 3D printer, this professional-grade machine from Snapmaker is definitely worth checking out! Let me tell you a bit more about this amazing printer.
The Snapmaker J1 is their latest offering, and it's packed with impressive features that will make your 3D printing dreams a reality! One of the coolest things about the Snapmaker J1 is its independent dual extruder (IDEX) system. This feature allows for multi-material printing, making it easy to print complex models with ease. And with a build volume of 300 x 200 x 200 mm, this machine can handle printing large objects with ease.
The Snapmaker J1 uses extrusion 3D printing technology, and it's fast too! Its ultra-fast print speed and smoothing optimization feature make printing faster and more efficient. This printer is reliable and efficient, delivering high-quality prints.
But it's not just about performance. The Snapmaker J1 also has a refined and solid design, with cast and machined parts and linear rails that ensure smooth and precise movement during printing. It's a joy to look at in the office, and some say it looks like something from Tony Stark's lab.
And let's not forget about customer support. The employees at Snapmaker are outstanding, knowledgeable, friendly, and always willing to help. You can always count on their support to answer any questions you may have and provide support for your 3D Printer. As someone who works in the 3D printing business and has also worked in robotics, I can confidently say that the Snapmaker J1 is a great buy. Its combination of design, build quality, and print quality is impressive, and the support from the Snapmaker team makes the experience even better. Snapmaker definitely made me a fan and I hope to eventually build a community around the J1 printers when I get some time.

Handled printing the fine details needed for N scale train buildings, for our Christmas set up.

I just got my new 10W laser a couple of weeks ago, so I'm still learning, but I have to say, I'm already way ahead of where I was with the 1.6w. Getting that thing calibrated and focused was very frustrating, but this thing figures all that out for you. Thank you Snapsters!

I’m a mom of 3 I needed to create and extra income I’m just starting out and this machine has been my favorite.🤩 I looove the laser, I have the 10w and I have done some beautiful thing with this. I have also use the cnc and love it as well but I’m more for the laser . I think anyone wanting to have fun with a 3 in 1 this machine is your best friend. You can do so much and not be limited on what you can make. I’m thankful for this. If I had the money I would get another lol I’m trying to save up for the Rotary tool. But I always telling people to check out snap maker. I never have much issues and if I do I contact the company. I think they are fairly easy to communicate with and I think a decent fast response as well. This machine is a way for me to just have a me time to create. Also love being able to make my own gifts on such a professional level I owe snap-maker a thank you on this. I will say I wish the laser would etch much further then the bed allows that’s the only complaint I have. Other wise RUN AND GET YOU ONE!!! And get your self that 10w laser and another must is the Rotary tool! PS everything is a learning experience practice makes perfect. Learn it and fine what works for you.

The difference between the original laser and the new 10w laser is amazing. I struggled to get anything to cut with the old laser, multiple passes would not even cut through 3mm basswood. I am now cutting through 5mm with a single pass. And the speed has allowed me to complete multiple projects in just a few hours.

The new 10W Laser is an excellent upgrade, faster cutting, auto focus and material height recognition. A cut that could take 30 mins on the 1.8W will take 7 mins now with the 10W

The demo project that's included was completed in record time. The etching seemed a bit too powerful but still looks good. The laser-cut through the wood like a hot knife through butter.

Unfortunately, that's as far as I've gone. I can't experiment too much to find the perfect settings for different types of materials with the rising costs of materials. I've reached out to Snapmaker to update their laser settings page to include the 10W laser. Although they've agreed that it is needed, it still hasn't been done.

The 10W is not only more powerful it is much easier to use. The camera is better, and the focus routine is more simplistic and doesn't require you to engrave any wood, just a piece of 8.5x11 or A4 paper. I am getting great results. Look up the Boraxo trick on Youtube and you will be amazed at the quality it brings.
Here is a quick demo on slate.

This really makes a difference over the original. Much faster work and deeper cuts. Engraving aluminum is simply amazing. I wish it was CO2 laser. I have not tried anything other than wood and aluminum though. Made some great projects and it is a lot of fun to use!

You can see the size difference between 1.6 w and the 10w

I'm using the laser to cut model plane parts out of balsa wood. It slices through 1/16 and 1/8 inch balsa at even 25% or 33% power. The auto focusing mode is very nice and has worked perfectly. Same for the auto boundary feature -- very useful. The parts cut cleanly and without scorching.

I will start off by saying the enclosure is great. The instructions to assemble it were well written and clear.

It would be nice, however, if a few adjustments could be made (extra holes drilled, etc.) so that we can configure it a bit differently as needed. For example, the doors default to being on the front and right sides of the enclosure. For me, the place where the SM2 and its enclosure are kept has the right side against a wall which would make that door pretty useless.

I figured out which parts to swap around so that I could set it up this way BUT I cannot use all of the parts (e.g. the metal foot fixtures) because the indentation only appears when configured as instructed. In addition, there are a few screw holes that are not present on the top and right braces to attach the top and right sides in my new configuration. As a result, those sides are not as securely affixed as they would be if I didn't change the configuration myself.

As of the photo I attached, I have since flipped that first front door panel so that the touchscreen can be installed at the bottom which makes more sense and doesn't require that it be upside down. :-)

If Snapmaker can address this in future revisions, that would be great and would make this already great product even better.

A little over a year ago I purchased a Snapmaker Original model and oh boy is that a WELL DESIGNED and WELL BUILT little machine. What I was able to create with it was only limited to the number of hours in the day. So when I was alerted to a Christmas 2021 morning flash sale I knew I had to get another only this time a larger one with version 2 modules. As good as the original is the improvements made are well thought out, laser auto focus and auto load/unload of printer filament are very welcome, not to mention the beefed up CNC module. Also everything needed to use the machine is included, even down to small touches like using black rubber bands on the black cables. Both machines as so well built I know I’ll be using them for many years to come.

Came as advertised, with no experience working with the software there has been a small learning curve but making cool stuff right out of the box.