Uploaded April 2022 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
E3D produced the industry standard V6 and Volcano hot ends, often cloned in cheaper 3D printers. Now they aim to take a step forward in convenience and usability. Is this at the expense of performance? In this video, I test the Revo system on a high performance coreXY 3D printer: the SecKit SK-Tank.
This product was provided free of charge by E3D for the purposes of review, in accordance with my review policy. All opinions expressed are my own.
Purchase the E3D Revo: e3d-online.com/collections/revo?aff=20
0:00 Introduction
Tom Sanladerer’s review: youtube.com/watch?v=FIXG3tlILCY
CNC Kitchen’s review: youtube.com/watch?v=DdZlBiFajWE
0:58 Specs, prices and inspection
E3D Revo landing page: e3d-online.com/pages/revo
Revo nozzle features blog post: e3d-online.com/blogs/news/revo-nozzle-features
Revo HeaterCore blog post: e3d-online.com/blogs/news/revo-heatercore-features
Revo Voron blog post: e3d-online.com/blogs/news/e3d-meets-nero-3d?_pos=3&_sid=03426574f&_ss=r
Capricorn Tubes PTFE safety article: captubes.com/safety.html
My review policy: teachingtechyt.github.io/reviewpolicy.html
Revo nozzle holder: prusaprinters.org/prints/131691-e3d-revo-nozzle-tray
5:07 Installation on SK-Tank
SK-Tank playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLGqRUdq5ULsN9t4-9rcoVKoYQgXFqCA97
SK-Tank CF BMG Dual 5015s Mount by declinox: thingiverse.com/thing:5182358
My remixed ducts to suit the Revo: thingiverse.com/thing:5344087
7:01 Firmware and calibration
PID autotune for Marlin: teachingtechyt.github.io/calibration.html#pid
First layer/Z offset for Marlin: teachingtechyt.github.io/calibration.html#firstlayer
Retraction calibration print: teachingtechyt.github.io/calibration.html#retraction
8:04 First fast prints and slicer profile troubleshooting
10:10 0.4mm nozzle test project printing fast
Fab365 AT-AT: fab365.net/items/229
11:08 Smaller 0.25 mm nozzle tests
Weretiger: myminifactory.com/object/3d-print-106896
X3D marble PLA: https://x3d.com.au/products/marble-stone
12:08 Larger 0.6 mm nozzle test
Speed calibration print: teachingtechyt.github.io/calibration.html#speed
13:16 Summary
14:07 Sanjay’s legacy
Buy quality and affordable filament from X3D. Buy 3, get 1 free and a free sample pack with every order: www.x3d.com.au
Get Quality Resins from 3D Printers Online. 5% off storewide for Teaching Tech subscribers [Code: tech5]
https://3dprintersonline.com.au/
Take a look around and if you like what you see, please subscribe.
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E3D produced the industry standard V6 and Volcano hot ends, often cloned in cheaper 3D printers. Now they aim to take a step forward in convenience and usability. Is this at the expense of performance? In this video, I test the Revo system on a high performance coreXY 3D printer: the SecKit SK-Tank.
This product was provided free of charge by E3D for the purposes of review, in accordance with my review policy. All opinions expressed are my own.
Purchase the E3D Revo: e3d-online.com/collections/revo?aff=20
0:00 Introduction
Tom Sanladerer’s review: youtube.com/watch?v=FIXG3tlILCY
CNC Kitchen’s review: youtube.com/watch?v=DdZlBiFajWE
0:58 Specs, prices and inspection
E3D Revo landing page: e3d-online.com/pages/revo
Revo nozzle features blog post: e3d-online.com/blogs/news/revo-nozzle-features
Revo HeaterCore blog post: e3d-online.com/blogs/news/revo-heatercore-features
Revo Voron blog post: e3d-online.com/blogs/news/e3d-meets-nero-3d?_pos=3&_sid=03426574f&_ss=r
Capricorn Tubes PTFE safety article: captubes.com/safety.html
My review policy: teachingtechyt.github.io/reviewpolicy.html
Revo nozzle holder: prusaprinters.org/prints/131691-e3d-revo-nozzle-tray
5:07 Installation on SK-Tank
SK-Tank playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLGqRUdq5ULsN9t4-9rcoVKoYQgXFqCA97
SK-Tank CF BMG Dual 5015s Mount by declinox: thingiverse.com/thing:5182358
My remixed ducts to suit the Revo: thingiverse.com/thing:5344087
7:01 Firmware and calibration
PID autotune for Marlin: teachingtechyt.github.io/calibration.html#pid
First layer/Z offset for Marlin: teachingtechyt.github.io/calibration.html#firstlayer
Retraction calibration print: teachingtechyt.github.io/calibration.html#retraction
8:04 First fast prints and slicer profile troubleshooting
10:10 0.4mm nozzle test project printing fast
Fab365 AT-AT: fab365.net/items/229
11:08 Smaller 0.25 mm nozzle tests
Weretiger: myminifactory.com/object/3d-print-106896
X3D marble PLA: https://x3d.com.au/products/marble-stone
12:08 Larger 0.6 mm nozzle test
Speed calibration print: teachingtechyt.github.io/calibration.html#speed
13:16 Summary
14:07 Sanjay’s legacy
Buy quality and affordable filament from X3D. Buy 3, get 1 free and a free sample pack with every order: www.x3d.com.au
Get Quality Resins from 3D Printers Online. 5% off storewide for Teaching Tech subscribers [Code: tech5]
https://3dprintersonline.com.au/
Take a look around and if you like what you see, please subscribe.
Support me on Patreon: patreon.com/teachingtech
