Uploaded October 2023 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
The Creality K1 Max is one of a new breed of fully enclosed, super fast 3D printers. It comes pretty much ready assembled and requires almost no setup. It has WiFi, Ethernet and a webcam built in which makes starting and monitoring prints extremely easy.
It uses its webcam and a LIDAR sensor for a number of AI features intended to improve print quality and reduce failed prints.
I’ll run through its features and thoroughly test all of Creality marketing claims to see if this is the right 3D printer for you.
If you want to skip forward or back at any time in this video, please use the chapter markers YouTube creates from the timestamps down below and in the pinned comment.
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Affiliate links:
Creality K1 Max: shrsl.com/4ff83
Filament:
Creality Hyper PLA: geni.us/Fj6Nd3
eSun PLA+: geni.us/kkXmkl
eSun ABS+: geni.us/Fj6Nd3
Written article: thetechnologyman.com
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You can find most of the recent tech I've reviewed recently all in one place on my Amazon page. I also have a list some of my recommended tech and my current camera equipment for filming:
UK: amazon.co.uk/shop/thetechnologyman
US: amazon.com/shop/thetechnologyman
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I’m happy to answer general questions in the comments.
If you’d like help understanding how a particular product might work for you, including alternatives, setup, or whether it’s the right choice for your needs, I also offer 1-to-1 video calls.
Details here: upwork.com/freelancers/~019d81ce115a1dc272?mp_source=share
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Music in video from:
Epidemic Sound:
epidemicsound.com/referral/1piat9 (FREE 30 day trial with this link)
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Timestamps:
0:00 *Intro*
0:35 *Overview* Unboxing, assembly, initial setup
1:30 Self inspection, input shaping, bed levelling, automatic z-offset
2:20 Printer specs
4:02 LCD interface overview
4:38 Camera, LIDAR sensor, PEI build plates, hotend overview
5:18 Loading filament
6:06 Sending first print - 16 minute 3DBenchy via LCD screen
6:55 Removing print from bed
7:08 *Performance* Using Creality Slicer, overview
7:58 Slicing 3DBenchy in Creality Slicer - comparison to 16 minute Benchy
8:14 Slicing & Sending large PLA model, how to send over network
9:07 Monitoring prints via webcam, timelapses
10:10 Slicing models with other slicers - upload via web interface
10:35 Monitoring prints away from home with Creality Print app - setup
11:23 Activating free 1 year subscription to Creality Print Premium, mini review of Premium
11:59 Cable management box result (PLA)
12:27 Testing AI features
14:02 Printer noise measurements - hear for yourself
15:28 Changing filament
16:08 Fast printer with other filament (not Creality's Hyper PLA designed for high speed printing)
16:18 Foldable crate Grey Hyper PLA - test whole bed first layer, flow rate discussion
16:45 Foldable crate Pink eSun Matte PLA
17:07 Lid off for PLA, print to store glass lid for PLA prints
17:29 Printer drawer PLA
17:45 Printing PETG, glue stick (or equivalent discussion), textured sheet
18:35 TPU (Flex) - nozzle clog - clearing
19:24 Nozzle change
19:45 Attempting to improved bed level
20:53 First layer further discussion, flow rate
21:01 Printing ABS (enclosure printing)
21:38 Printing Polycarbonate
22:01 Testing AC bed heating speed, thermal imaging measurements of bed (compared to Prusa MK3S+
22:39 Measuring time to start print
23:01 Upgrading firmware, root access, installing more advanced Fluidd web interface
23:54 Accessing Fluidd web interface
24:03 Printing directly from Orcaslicer
24:15 KAMP: Klipper Adaptive Meshing Purging brief discussion
24:29 *Conclusions*
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Creality Print Premium offer: crealitycloud.com/post-detail/64a4e831fa1ebd9303350927
Prusa material guide: help.prusa3d.com/materials
Rooting: github.com/CrealityOfficial/K1_Series_Annex/blob/main/root%20guide/K1%20Series%20root%20guide.pdf?fbclid=IwAR1tEtWECmGdF1e0_SektF46mVp7Ii0j4vTdyxQnZgFqoLTT7bYrCy61iIg
Orcaslicer profiles: cults3d.com/en/3d-model/tool/creality-k1-orca-slicer-profiles
KAMP: github.com/Guilouz/Creality-K1-and-K1-Max/wiki/Use-KAMP
Cable management box: printables.com/model/146721-cable-management-box/files Springy ghost: printables.com/model/601361-stretchy-springy-ghosts-3-sizes
Foldable crate: printables.com/model/513207-foldable-and-stackable-crate
Top clips bowden: printables.com/model/533733-creality-k1-max-bowden-tube-clip
K1 Max bottom drawer: printables.com/model/550007-k1-max-bottom-drawer
K1 Max lid mount: printables.com/model/553932-k1-max-lidcover-side-mount
iPhone 15 Pro Max SSD Mount (my own design): printables.com/model/621475-iphone-15-pro-max-ssd-mount
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#crealityk1max #crealityk1max #3dprinting
The Creality K1 Max is one of a new breed of fully enclosed, super fast 3D printers. It comes pretty much ready assembled and requires almost no setup. It has WiFi, Ethernet and a webcam built in which makes starting and monitoring prints extremely easy.
It uses its webcam and a LIDAR sensor for a number of AI features intended to improve print quality and reduce failed prints.
I’ll run through its features and thoroughly test all of Creality marketing claims to see if this is the right 3D printer for you.
If you want to skip forward or back at any time in this video, please use the chapter markers YouTube creates from the timestamps down below and in the pinned comment.
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Affiliate links:
Creality K1 Max: shrsl.com/4ff83
Filament:
Creality Hyper PLA: geni.us/Fj6Nd3
eSun PLA+: geni.us/kkXmkl
eSun ABS+: geni.us/Fj6Nd3
Written article: thetechnologyman.com
--------
You can find most of the recent tech I've reviewed recently all in one place on my Amazon page. I also have a list some of my recommended tech and my current camera equipment for filming:
UK: amazon.co.uk/shop/thetechnologyman
US: amazon.com/shop/thetechnologyman
--------
I’m happy to answer general questions in the comments.
If you’d like help understanding how a particular product might work for you, including alternatives, setup, or whether it’s the right choice for your needs, I also offer 1-to-1 video calls.
Details here: upwork.com/freelancers/~019d81ce115a1dc272?mp_source=share
--------
Music in video from:
Epidemic Sound:
epidemicsound.com/referral/1piat9 (FREE 30 day trial with this link)
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Timestamps:
0:00 *Intro*
0:35 *Overview* Unboxing, assembly, initial setup
1:30 Self inspection, input shaping, bed levelling, automatic z-offset
2:20 Printer specs
4:02 LCD interface overview
4:38 Camera, LIDAR sensor, PEI build plates, hotend overview
5:18 Loading filament
6:06 Sending first print - 16 minute 3DBenchy via LCD screen
6:55 Removing print from bed
7:08 *Performance* Using Creality Slicer, overview
7:58 Slicing 3DBenchy in Creality Slicer - comparison to 16 minute Benchy
8:14 Slicing & Sending large PLA model, how to send over network
9:07 Monitoring prints via webcam, timelapses
10:10 Slicing models with other slicers - upload via web interface
10:35 Monitoring prints away from home with Creality Print app - setup
11:23 Activating free 1 year subscription to Creality Print Premium, mini review of Premium
11:59 Cable management box result (PLA)
12:27 Testing AI features
14:02 Printer noise measurements - hear for yourself
15:28 Changing filament
16:08 Fast printer with other filament (not Creality's Hyper PLA designed for high speed printing)
16:18 Foldable crate Grey Hyper PLA - test whole bed first layer, flow rate discussion
16:45 Foldable crate Pink eSun Matte PLA
17:07 Lid off for PLA, print to store glass lid for PLA prints
17:29 Printer drawer PLA
17:45 Printing PETG, glue stick (or equivalent discussion), textured sheet
18:35 TPU (Flex) - nozzle clog - clearing
19:24 Nozzle change
19:45 Attempting to improved bed level
20:53 First layer further discussion, flow rate
21:01 Printing ABS (enclosure printing)
21:38 Printing Polycarbonate
22:01 Testing AC bed heating speed, thermal imaging measurements of bed (compared to Prusa MK3S+
22:39 Measuring time to start print
23:01 Upgrading firmware, root access, installing more advanced Fluidd web interface
23:54 Accessing Fluidd web interface
24:03 Printing directly from Orcaslicer
24:15 KAMP: Klipper Adaptive Meshing Purging brief discussion
24:29 *Conclusions*
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Creality Print Premium offer: crealitycloud.com/post-detail/64a4e831fa1ebd9303350927
Prusa material guide: help.prusa3d.com/materials
Rooting: github.com/CrealityOfficial/K1_Series_Annex/blob/main/root%20guide/K1%20Series%20root%20guide.pdf?fbclid=IwAR1tEtWECmGdF1e0_SektF46mVp7Ii0j4vTdyxQnZgFqoLTT7bYrCy61iIg
Orcaslicer profiles: cults3d.com/en/3d-model/tool/creality-k1-orca-slicer-profiles
KAMP: github.com/Guilouz/Creality-K1-and-K1-Max/wiki/Use-KAMP
Cable management box: printables.com/model/146721-cable-management-box/files Springy ghost: printables.com/model/601361-stretchy-springy-ghosts-3-sizes
Foldable crate: printables.com/model/513207-foldable-and-stackable-crate
Top clips bowden: printables.com/model/533733-creality-k1-max-bowden-tube-clip
K1 Max bottom drawer: printables.com/model/550007-k1-max-bottom-drawer
K1 Max lid mount: printables.com/model/553932-k1-max-lidcover-side-mount
iPhone 15 Pro Max SSD Mount (my own design): printables.com/model/621475-iphone-15-pro-max-ssd-mount
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#crealityk1max #crealityk1max #3dprinting
