With the Aoseed X-Maker Joya 3D printer for children, is a full circle for me. The original X-Maker was one of my first articles for CG around 2 years ago. What exactly does the X-Maker Joy have to offer?
- Aoseed X Maker Joy 3D Printer for Kids:
Review: The X-Maker
In order to “understand” the X-Maker Joy a little better, it is worth taking a quick look back. So let’s turn the wheel of time and end up in the September 2022where IME3D has the “X-Maker“, a “smart” 3D printer for children via Crowdfunding (Kickstarter). The technology used was already “standard” back then and is now rather outdated. But what makes the dwarf interesting is its one-click printing, its app connection including model database and, above all, its gamification approach; 15 mini programs that should make using the 3D printer child’s play, even for 5-year-olds.
Then nothing more was heard about the X-Maker – until now. Because now it is available to buy at Banggood under the name Aoseed X-Maker for just under €300. A lot of money for this model. So it’s good that there is another (new?) device: And it’s called Aoseed X-Maker Joy.
X-Maker Joy: Does it bring even more (child) joy?
The X-Maker Joy is described by Aoseed as a slightly slimmed down version of the X-Maker. There is no touchscreen and the Installation space amounts 120 x 120 x 120 mm (X-Maker 150 x 150 x 150mm). Nevertheless, it seems to be a subtle Further development of the X-Maker At least he will be able to 200 mm/s, mal mit 300 mm/s Topspeed and quickly changeable nozzle (max. 265°C). With overall dimensions of 290 x 270 x 310mm, the small 3D printer is nice and compact and can be taken along quickly.
For comparison: The X-Maker had no quick-change system and (at least at the time) had a maximum print speed of 150 mm/s, which means a typical print speed of 60 mm/s. As is usual with 3D printers for children, the Print bed not heatedThis makes it clear: Only PLA is actually printable with the X-Maker Joy.
X-Maker Joy: with camera, app & voice control
What I find nice is the use of a Camerawhich allows you to track the prints via the in-house software for computers and tablets and even Timelapse recordings have made.
Speaking of software: There is the X-Maker App (Android, iOS), and the X-Slicer called “X-Print“ for Windows. As with the original X-Maker, a large database of ready-sliced models promised, plus 15 mini programs to learn 3D printing in a playful way.
In addition, Design-Tools and a toy generator will be integrated so you can be creative yourself. The manufacturer promises constant model updates for the database, which now contains well over a thousand models.
Powerloss-Recovery is on board: After a power failure, the printer can continue printing directly. Even a Voice control The manufacturer integrates this into its Wi-Fi connected mini printer, although this will most likely only be available in Chinese and English. Aoseed even sees the use of the X-Maker Joy for Children from 4 years before.
X-Maker Joy: Best in its class?
On the one hand I am skeptical: I have found the print quality of 3D printers designed for children to be mediocre to poor. on the other hand: First Tests to the X-Maker Joy but let here very well solid prints expect. If the software isn’t too buggy, it could be a really useful 3D printer for kids. To find out exactly that, we asked Banggood to test the X-Maker Joy – after all, my two daughters, aged 6 and 9, are exactly the age of the target group. So is the X-Maker Joy perhaps the perfect next Christmas present? We’ll find out.
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