Uploaded October 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
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The Snapmaker U1 is a toolchanger 3D printer that has gained a lot of attention, in large part due to its competitive price. But how well does it actually print, and are the tool changes reliable? In this first impressions test, I showcase my experience so far, including some good and some bad.
This printer was provided to me free of charge by Snapmaker for the purpose of review. All opinions are my own and it has been tested in accordance with my review policy: teachingtechyt.github.io/reviewpolicy.html
Snapmaker U1 store page: shop.snapmaker.com/products/snapmaker-u1-3d-printer
0:00 Introduction
SV08 toolchanger series: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLGqRUdq5ULsNIN_40Bv1iTbElj6O7BRrU
0:45 U1 overview
2:33 Unboxing, setup and calibration
7:22 Tool 4 woes and troubleshooting
9:16 Filament handling
10:25 UI, app, slicer and wiki
Snapmaker Orca: github.com/Snapmaker/OrcaSlicer
Wiki: wiki.snapmaker.com/en/snapmaker_u1
14:05 Print results
17:20 Privacy and open source
Snapmaker GitHub: github.com/Snapmaker
18:05 Conclusion
Models featured in this video:
Articulated Armadillo by McGybeer: printables.com/model/1260522-articulated-armadillo
DSE calibration model: makertech-3d.dozuki.com/Guide/DSE+Only+-+Stage+12:+X-Y+Calibration+and+First+Print/44
Tavern / Secret Dice Tower by MosaicManufacturing: thingiverse.com/thing:5381733
Mandalorian bust by iczfirz: printables.com/model/215422-mandalorian-bust-multicolor-for-mmu-ercf-palette
Boxing gloves by Mosaic Manufacturing: thingiverse.com/thing:3469545
Support test by Faulty Data: printables.com/model/198420-support-test
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Check out my 2nd channel, TT Racing: youtube.com/@TTRacingYT
The Snapmaker U1 is a toolchanger 3D printer that has gained a lot of attention, in large part due to its competitive price. But how well does it actually print, and are the tool changes reliable? In this first impressions test, I showcase my experience so far, including some good and some bad.
This printer was provided to me free of charge by Snapmaker for the purpose of review. All opinions are my own and it has been tested in accordance with my review policy: teachingtechyt.github.io/reviewpolicy.html
Snapmaker U1 store page: shop.snapmaker.com/products/snapmaker-u1-3d-printer
0:00 Introduction
SV08 toolchanger series: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLGqRUdq5ULsNIN_40Bv1iTbElj6O7BRrU
0:45 U1 overview
2:33 Unboxing, setup and calibration
7:22 Tool 4 woes and troubleshooting
9:16 Filament handling
10:25 UI, app, slicer and wiki
Snapmaker Orca: github.com/Snapmaker/OrcaSlicer
Wiki: wiki.snapmaker.com/en/snapmaker_u1
14:05 Print results
17:20 Privacy and open source
Snapmaker GitHub: github.com/Snapmaker
18:05 Conclusion
Models featured in this video:
Articulated Armadillo by McGybeer: printables.com/model/1260522-articulated-armadillo
DSE calibration model: makertech-3d.dozuki.com/Guide/DSE+Only+-+Stage+12:+X-Y+Calibration+and+First+Print/44
Tavern / Secret Dice Tower by MosaicManufacturing: thingiverse.com/thing:5381733
Mandalorian bust by iczfirz: printables.com/model/215422-mandalorian-bust-multicolor-for-mmu-ercf-palette
Boxing gloves by Mosaic Manufacturing: thingiverse.com/thing:3469545
Support test by Faulty Data: printables.com/model/198420-support-test
Buy quality and affordable filament from www.x3d.com.au . Viewers get 5% off all X3D filaments and accessories with code T-Tech5
Take a look around and if you like what you see, please subscribe.
Support me on Patreon: patreon.com/teachingtech
