Uploaded September 2022 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
The Tronxy Crux 1 is a portable 3D printer for only $179 3D Printer. But how good is it? Lets find out in my full review of the printer.
---------------------------------------------------------------------------
Find more information about the Tronxy Crux 1:
Amazon:
US: amzn.to/3RwSwmB
UK: amazon.co.uk/dp/B0B38HL3VS?ref=myi_title_dp
DE: amazon.de/dp/B0B38HL3VS?ref=myi_title_dp
CA: amazon.ca/dp/B0B38HL3VS?ref=myi_title_dp
JP: amazon.co.jp/dp/B0B38HL3VS?ref=myi_title_dp
Shopfy:
tronxy3d.com/cwwol
Ebay:
ebay.de/itm/394159813596
---------------------------------------------------------------------------
Create a free profile at 3dprintlog.com today, and start recording all your print settings and filament usage!
Settings and links to STLs:
Plutus Cat: 3dprintlog.com/prints/92136
3D Benchy: 3dprintlog.com/prints/92230
Low Poly Vase: 3dprintlog.com/prints/92233
Dice Tower Base: 3dprintlog.com/prints/92328
Dice Tower Top: 3dprintlog.com/prints/92569
Axolotl: 3dprintlog.com/prints/93003
Facemask Skull: 3dprintlog.com/prints/93372
Captain America Bust: 3dprintlog.com/prints/93837
Filament Sensor and Power Loss Cube: 3dprintlog.com/prints/96037
---------------------------------------------------------------------------
π See my recommended printers, filament, and accessories on my Amazon Idea Lists!
π 3D Printing Equipment for Beginners: amzn.to/2PNblSL
β‘ 3D Printing Equipment for Intermediate Hobbyists: amzn.to/2OOuQOy
π― 3D Printing Equipment for Advanced Users - Liquid Resin SLA/DLP: amzn.to/2PpqWuK
π See the TEVO Tornado on Amazon: amzn.to/2TnhQhn
π₯ Hoffman Engineering Youtube/Video Equipment - See on Amazon: amzn.to/2O9oP9I
π Microphone - Sennheiser XSW-D Lavalier Set w/ ME-II - amzn.to/2F6ORYY
Thank you to all my Patreons for helping make these videos possible.
Special thanks to my tier 2 and above patrons:
* Alexandra C.
* Aaref A.
Christopher Hoffman
Hoffman Engineering
https://www.hoffman.engineering
Chapters:
[0:00] Intro
[0:16] Disclaimer
[0:30] Specs
[3:30] Assembly
[3:42] Software
[3:58] Prints
[6:42] Filament Sensor and Power Loss Detection
[7:22] Issues
[8:24] Conclusion
#Tronxy #Crux1 #HoffmanEngineering
The Tronxy Crux 1 is a portable 3D printer for only $179 3D Printer. But how good is it? Lets find out in my full review of the printer.
---------------------------------------------------------------------------
Find more information about the Tronxy Crux 1:
Amazon:
US: amzn.to/3RwSwmB
UK: amazon.co.uk/dp/B0B38HL3VS?ref=myi_title_dp
DE: amazon.de/dp/B0B38HL3VS?ref=myi_title_dp
CA: amazon.ca/dp/B0B38HL3VS?ref=myi_title_dp
JP: amazon.co.jp/dp/B0B38HL3VS?ref=myi_title_dp
Shopfy:
tronxy3d.com/cwwol
Ebay:
ebay.de/itm/394159813596
---------------------------------------------------------------------------
Create a free profile at 3dprintlog.com today, and start recording all your print settings and filament usage!
Settings and links to STLs:
Plutus Cat: 3dprintlog.com/prints/92136
3D Benchy: 3dprintlog.com/prints/92230
Low Poly Vase: 3dprintlog.com/prints/92233
Dice Tower Base: 3dprintlog.com/prints/92328
Dice Tower Top: 3dprintlog.com/prints/92569
Axolotl: 3dprintlog.com/prints/93003
Facemask Skull: 3dprintlog.com/prints/93372
Captain America Bust: 3dprintlog.com/prints/93837
Filament Sensor and Power Loss Cube: 3dprintlog.com/prints/96037
---------------------------------------------------------------------------
π See my recommended printers, filament, and accessories on my Amazon Idea Lists!
π 3D Printing Equipment for Beginners: amzn.to/2PNblSL
β‘ 3D Printing Equipment for Intermediate Hobbyists: amzn.to/2OOuQOy
π― 3D Printing Equipment for Advanced Users - Liquid Resin SLA/DLP: amzn.to/2PpqWuK
π See the TEVO Tornado on Amazon: amzn.to/2TnhQhn
π₯ Hoffman Engineering Youtube/Video Equipment - See on Amazon: amzn.to/2O9oP9I
π Microphone - Sennheiser XSW-D Lavalier Set w/ ME-II - amzn.to/2F6ORYY
Thank you to all my Patreons for helping make these videos possible.
Special thanks to my tier 2 and above patrons:
* Alexandra C.
* Aaref A.
Christopher Hoffman
Hoffman Engineering
https://www.hoffman.engineering
Chapters:
[0:00] Intro
[0:16] Disclaimer
[0:30] Specs
[3:30] Assembly
[3:42] Software
[3:58] Prints
[6:42] Filament Sensor and Power Loss Detection
[7:22] Issues
[8:24] Conclusion
#Tronxy #Crux1 #HoffmanEngineering
![Printing Carbon Fiber Nylon Made Easy - Creality K1C Core-XY Printer Review
**** Save up to 20% Off with SainSmarts 14th Anniversary Sale: http://shrsl.com/4xjcg ****
Looking for a fast, fully enclosed 3D printer that can handle everything from PLA to carbon fiber nylon? In this video, I review the Creality K1C, the upgraded version of the K1, packed with high-speed printing, a hardened steel hotend, AI-assisted camera, Klipper-based firmware, and automated calibration. After a full month of testing, from Benchies to brutal carbon fiber torture tests, I dive into real-world performance, ease of use, and the few quirks you should know before buying. If youβre considering the K1C or just want to see how it stacks up, this video has everything you need. Chapters, affiliate links, and filament info are all in the description below!
π See more information about the Creality K1C (Affiliate Links)
Amazon: https://amzn.to/4ofiFXU
SainSmart Creality K1C: http://shrsl.com/4xj6w
Sunlu makes awesome filament, check out the filament I used:
Marble High Speed PLA: https://www.sunlu.com/products/high-speed-pla-marble-3d-printer-filament-1kg?_pos=1&_sid=8fdc65e42&_ss=r&variant=49959995179290&sca_ref=6509515.9CIaM1NpXK&sca_source=k1c
Dice Tower - Sunlu Brick Red Marble PLA: https://www.sunlu.com/products/high-speed-pla-marble-3d-printer-filament-1kg?_pos=1&_sid=8fdc65e42&_ss=r&variant=49959995179290&sca_ref=6509515.9CIaM1NpXK&sca_source=k1c
Eevees - Sunlu Chocolate PLA, Black PLA, White PLA: https://www.sunlu.com/products/over-6kg-bundle-sale-pla-and-pla-plus-pla-meta-macaron-filament1kg-roll?_pos=1&_psq=Chocolate&_ss=e&_v=1.0&variant=47495413661978&sca_ref=6509515.9CIaM1NpXK&sca_source=k1c
Create a free profile at https://www.3dprintlog.com today, and start recording all your print settings and filament usage!
π See my recommended printers, filament, and accessories on my Amazon Idea Lists! (Affiliate Links)
π 3D Printing Equipment for Beginners: https://amzn.to/2PNblSL
β‘ 3D Printing Equipment for Intermediate Hobbyists: https://amzn.to/2OOuQOy
π― 3D Printing Equipment for Advanced Users - Liquid Resin SLA/DLP: https://amzn.to/2PpqWuK
π See the TEVO Tornado on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2TnhQhn
π₯ Hoffman Engineering Youtube/Video Equipment - See on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2O9oP9I
π Microphone - Rode NT1 Microphone: https://amzn.to/4i3frmB
Thank you to all my Patreons for helping make these videos possible. Join me at https://www.patreon.com/HoffmanEngineering
Special thanks to my tier 2 and above patrons:
* Reese N.
* Gary
Christopher Hoffman
Hoffman Engineering
https://www.hoffman.engineering
[0:32] Disclaimer β Review Transparency & Affiliate Info
[0:52] Printer Overview β CoreXY Design & Feature Summary
[1:05] Hardened Steel Nozzle β Tri-Metal Hotend for 300Β°C
[1:28] Direct Drive Extruder β High-Speed Filament Control
[1:37] CoreXY Motion System β Fast & Precise Print Head Movement
[2:09] Bed Leveling β Auto Calibration & Load Sensor Integration
[2:59] Enclosure Design β Magnetic Lid, Cooling, and Carbon Filter
[3:54] Touchscreen UI β Responsive and Print-Smart Features
[4:02] Klipper Firmware β Input Shaping & Pressure Advance
[4:42] Assembly β From Box to First Print in 20 Minutes
[5:07] Creality Print Software β Profiles, Speed, and Slicing
[5:35] Built-In Camera β Real-Time Monitoring & Timelapse
[6:03] Print Examples β Real-World Testing Begins
[6:16] Speed Benchy β 15-Minute High-Speed Showcase
[6:35] Autodesk Torture Test β Bridging & Overhang Performance
[6:49] Desert Kiss Dice Tower β Clean Print at 0.16mm Layers
[7:00] Brick Dice Tower β Overhangs, Pillars & PLA Detail
[7:19] Captain America Bust β Input Shaping in Action
[7:46] Carbon Fiber PLA β Tough Prints with Matte Finish
[8:14] Carbon Fiber Nylon β High-Temp Abrasive Filament Test
[8:40] PETG Prints β Gridfinity Storage Bins
[8:46] Minor Issue β Cable Chain and Filament Feed Kink
[9:27] Final Thoughts β K1C Pros, Cons & Recommendation
[10:29] Pricing Breakdown β Is the K1C Worth $?
[11:00] Outro β What Do You Think? Letβs Discuss
#3DPrinter #Creality #K1C #sainsmart Printing Carbon Fiber Nylon Made Easy - Creality K1C Core-XY Printer Review](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/uJI5dkS5oo0/mqdefault.jpg)









