Turnigy X5S 3D Printer (UK Plug)

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Turnigy X5S First impressions

Oct 30, 2018

This can be a great machine, with the help on some upgrades. It's a Tronxy X5S machine for reference when looking at Thingiverse for the upgrades.
I'm lucky that I already have a, smaller, 3D printer so I can print the parts out and fit them in the initial build. It comes with manual and video on a tft card, both very helpful in the build.
I strengthened the frame by sliding 6mm plywood in the base and rear, plexiglass would be better but that's expensive.
The heated bed have connection for a dual 12v OR a single 24v, I've opted for the 24v, using a 24v psu and a suitable mosfet switch. The original wiring uses one of the 12v elements and heating the bed take forever. I was disappointed that some of the pully washers were tarnished to the point of showing rust. But they are all being replace with idler-pulleys.
All the electrics are being mounted on an aluminium plate fitted to the rear of the backplate.
To its credit, it did produce a print on the first attempt.
Perhaps not for the first timer, but with help from youtube videos I am putting together what promises to be a great machine.