Creality
Ender 3 S1 Pro
FDM✓ Verified settingsAdvanced
Reliable direct-drive bedslinger for beginners. Not the fastest but handles flexible filaments well.
Specs
Build Volume220 × 220 × 270 mm
Max Speed150 mm/s
Max Nozzle Temp300°C
Max Bed Temp110°C
ExtruderDirect Drive
Skill LevelAdvanced
Pros & Cons
Pros
+ Direct drive
+ CR Touch auto leveling
+ 300°C nozzle
+ Touchscreen
+ Flexible filament support
Cons
– Slower than CoreXY printers
– Limited build volume
– Older platform
Best For
beginnersfunctional partsflexible filaments
Settings by Filament
Nozzle Temp
205°C
Bed Temp
55°C
Print Speed
40–80 mm/s
Retraction
0.8-1.2 mm at 40 mm/s
Cooling Fan
100%
Layer Height
0.2 mm
Tip: For prints requiring supports with PLA, use tree supports for easier removal and less scarring. Set a 0.15-0.2mm Z-distance between support and model. If you have a dual-extruder setup, consider PVA (for PLA/PETG) or HIPS (for ABS) as dedicated water/solvent-soluble support material.
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