The Aquila S2 is a 3D printer that is designed for the home user. It has a very simple design and is easy to assemble. It prints at a very high quality and is very affordable. ..
Features of the Voxelab Aquila S2 by Flashforge
The Voxelab Aquila S2 is a 3D printer that will print with PLA, PETG, PETG-CF, TPU, and ABS filaments. This printer is versatile and easy to use, making it a great choice for those who want to print with a variety of filaments.
The Creality Ender 3 V2 is a printer that offers a generous build volume of 8.7 x 8.7 x 9.4 inches (220mm x 220mm x 240mm). It is quite similar in size to the print volume of the Creality Ender 3 V2, which earlier models came with glass beds coated in Carborundum. Our model came with a magnetic print bed, which we loved.
The magnetic bed is one of the best features of this printer. ..
The Aquila is a very quiet printer. The fan is the loudest part. Additionally, it has a hot end with an unusually high temperature for an entry-level printer—up to 300 degrees Celsius, allowing you to use all common filament types. ..
The Vyper has a great LED display, quite like the display on the AnyCubic Vyper. It’s big. It’s clear and colorful. Despite the fact that it’s not a touch-screen, it’s intuitive to use. It has a rotary knob control that you push to make a selection.
-The Aquila has a unique design that allows it to fly in all directions. -It is easy to control and fly, making it a great choice for beginner pilots. -The Aquila is also very durable, making it a good choice for those who want to keep their aircraft flying long term.
If you have frequent power outages in your area, you’ll be happy to know that the Aquila can resume printing after a power interruption. The Aquila runs a fork of Marlin, probably the most popular open-source 3D printing firmware available. You can load files to print via the MicroSD card reader or you can use a serial interface like Pronterface. Since most models of the Aquila include the N32 chip, that means you could run OctoPrint and all of the great OctoPrint plug-ins on this printer.
The user manual for the printer includes a schematic of the motherboard, which will come in handy when you inevitably mod your printer.
Assembling the Voxelab Aquila S2 3D Printer
When you first get your 3D printer, it can be difficult to figure out how to put everything together. You may not have the right tools or the right instructions.
We made it through the manual without any problems. Everything turned out just fine.
This printer is easier to build with two people. It also needs maintenance, which you’ll learn how to do yourself by assembling it yourself. The included tools are all good quality, and you’ll want to keep the particularly good Allen wrenches. ..
The bolts were not labeled, so it may be helpful to use a pair of calipers to determine which ones are which. It is not difficult to figure that out, but it would have been helpful if the bolts had been labeled. ..
This printer is not easy to assemble using only the included user manual. It took about an hour to build the printer. There is a YouTube video that will help you out if you are confused.
Build Quality of the Voxelab Aquila S2
This printer is a great choice for someone who is just starting out in printing. It has a direct-drive extruder, which makes it faster and easier to print things. Additionally, the aluminum extrusions on the axes make it durable and easy to clean. However, this printer does not have auto-bed-leveling, so it may not be as reliable as some of the higher-end printers.
The removable, magnetic PEI bed is a great way to save yourself time and hassle.
The belt-tensioners are a great feature that are often lacking in other printers. Belts need occasional tightening, and it’s nice to be able to do that without disassembling your printer.
The Aquila comes with a spool holder, but that’s the first thing you’ll want to replace and move. You’ll want to take the weight off the top of the printer. It’s a right of passage to print your own spool holder, and one is even included in the sample files that come on the SD card. ..
Calibration
3D printers are great for making things, but they can be a little confusing if you’re not used to the way the prints are made. If you have a manual bed-leveling printer, it might be easier to just buy your own auto-bed-leveling kit. This will take about five minutes to set up and use.
To print your own models, you’ll need to use Voxelab’s profile to import it into Cura, a free, open-source slicer that can convert STL 3D model files and other formats into instructions your printer understands (gcode). You can use any slicer you want; however, VoxelMaker slicing software is included on the SD card that comes with the printer.
First Print
We recommend starting with the included test model because it prints quickly and accurately. It’s on the MicroSD card, and you can access it via the LCD panel. There were no adhesion problems while it was printing, and the print popped off the build plate on its own as it cooled—exactly what you want.
We were impressed with the print speed of the printer, given its cost. The print quality was excellent, despite the slow print speed.
We started printing at a .2mm layer height. The minimum layer thickness is .1mm. If you want higher resolution than that, you may want to consider a 3D printer. ..
Cut to the Chase
This printer is very similar to the Ender 3, and is designed for use with the game Ender’s Game.
The cheaper option has a removable magnetic bed, the LCD screen is better, and it’s easier to clean.
The Voxelab Aquila S2 is a printer that is designed for users who want to save money and still get some of the features of pricier, high-end printers. We were impressed with the Aquila S2’s auto-bed-leveling feature, as well as its overall performance. However, we wish it had auto-bed-leveling, as this would have made it more affordable and easier to use.
The Voxelab Aquila S2 3D printer is a great option for anyone looking to create 3D prints at home. It’s easy to use and produces high-quality prints, making it a great choice for those who want to create small batches of 3D prints quickly and easily.
