Exciting Times Ahead — Let's Look Back Before We Move Forward

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Hi Snapmaker Forum friends,

We just want to take a moment to say thank you — not only for your passion and creativity, but also for your patience and persistence.

From the Snapmaker Original to 2.0, Artisan, J1, and Ray, this community has played a big role in shaping who we are today. We’ve seen your incredible mod projects, thoughtful suggestions, and yes, even the tough feedback — and we know there’s always more we can do to keep up with your expectations.

We may not have always responded frequently here on the forum, but please know: we’re listening, and we’re learning.

And we’re committed to being more present moving forward.

That’s why we’re extra excited to share that a brand-new Snapmaker is on its way — something designed to bring efficient and vibrant multi-color printing to your workbench.
Want a sneak peek? Check out our teaser video here:

We’ll be sharing more updates right here on the forum as things unfold, so stay tuned — and we’d love for you to be part of the journey.

Wed also love to see you here:

We truly appreciate you being here — and we can’t wait to start this next chapter with you.

Warmly,

The Snapmaker Team

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Will we be getting a new Snapmaker U1 section on this forum, too? :face_holding_back_tears:

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Yes, of course! We’ll be creating a dedicated Snapmaker U1 section on the forum in the next few days. Stay tuned for the announcement!

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#MakeSomethingColorful! Color like never before!

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These ultra-vibrant prints? All made with the #SnapmakerU1, something we’ve been quietly working on. And trust us, the actual experience is even more exciting than the video shows! :smirking_face:

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A new chapter is about to begin. Will you be part of it? :collision:

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We’re excited to share a sneak peek of the newest member joining the Snapmaker family! Take a look at it.

Get ready for the snapmakeru1 warm-up phase starting July 8.
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Another printer with no movement on software or correcting your 3d printing issues

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I think most existing snapmaker users feel the same. There are still soooo many little problems especially on software side on the existing printers. Hardware is quite good but that ist just the precondition for a good printer.
As a passioned 3in1 user, i will sell my snapmaker stuff when the U1 do not have any compatibility to the existing machines.
I will then just buy a real CNC and a bigger Bambu. :man_shrugging:t3: I recently had the requirement to print 40 big boxes for a custom design, but normally my prints are small. I bought the Artisan for the working dimensions for CNC and Laser. And for new modules and ideas. When snapmaker is now just following the path all manufacturers do, then I support the original idea. And for real: I do not need any color printing. I used the dual extruder like 5 times. I do not need any 4 or 16 color stuff with extruder swapping or AMS. I need good clean and fast printing. And this could the existing snapmakers deliver, but not with the existing software.
It seems for me, that snapmaker has one Software developer to do the integrations quick but in general software is just a “have to” and a cost center. But software is absolute mandatory for good products.
I recently bought an a1mini for like 180€. And it is amazing how this small wobbly shaky thing is doing that amazing prints without any tweaking, temp and retraction towers, 583 printing properties or something like that. It is just printing. And I do not see any reason why snapmaker is not just publishing a new print head (If required) and a useful Software. Yeah, it will maybe little slower because of the massive construction, but the same printing results without much tweaking should be possible.

Printing cheapest Petg with a1mini out of the box:

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And with the Artisan out of the box:

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Both petg are from geeetech without any drying.
I never print any two pieces same time on my Snapmaker because of the stringing. On the Bambu: two minimal strings.

And I know with real tweaked profiles this is also capable on existing snapmakers, but not that easy.

I recently wanted to Change from 40W to 3d Print and I need one hour to change the modules, platforms, hotends, filaments and do the whole calibration. This is no “quick swap”. This is just annoying. I do not want to use dual print, why I have to calibrate that every module change? I give a f*** for correct XY alignment. Just calibrate that before dual head prints and just do z level as default. And calibration just with Pla and 0.4 nozzle? I asked snapmaker about that and they told me how to enable Dev mode and skip the calibration with clicking on specific chinese characters which I do not understand. And this was the solution for my requests: but snapmaker: this is no solution!! I had every snapmaker 3in1 machine, every addon (except the 20w) but I really think about selling this stuff and buy something from people who will bring their products to final state. And not just publish new machines whole time with the same problems with hoping the old problems are solved in the new machines.

Frustrated user here who cannot understand why there are always new machines when old ones are in bad condition.

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I would add to what @Wyphorn said: I am nervous to see Snapmaker make their own branch of Orca.

I really hope they continue to keep theirs up to speed with the main branch, including pull requests. If others contribute improvements openly, and in sync with other releases, maybe in the long run it will help with fixing small things.

There’s lots of small corrections I would like to offer for the J1S, and sometimes Snapmaker includes them themselves in updates when suggested. But many things are in the closed box screen, and official improvements have slowed down this year.

That all said, I’m starting off with optimism to see what this new machine can bring! Certainly looks promising for 3d printing enthusiasts.

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So let’s do look back … At all the “modularity” promises of the original designs.

Kinda sold us on a lie aside from tool head swaps.

Good luck, but I think I’ll not be a new customer. Limp along with my poor old A250 until it gives up the ghost…

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Same for me. I look back and see machines which do not deliver the promises. There were also nice clips how easy they should be with printing and stuff.
I am out snapmaker. The announced feature for Artisan and 2.0: better z Offset for repeating laser jobs. Lol

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Hi community member,

We understand some concerns have been raised about older products. At the end of last month, we shared a “We Heard You” message with longtime users through a newsletter to acknowledge your feedback.

While focusing on new products, supporting existing users remains important to us. We’re listening and truly appreciate your ongoing input.

Thanks for being part of the Snapmaker community.

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It’s a bit like in Life of Brian: “What have the Romans given us?” - you say: They did not deliver on the modular concept except for the Toolheads… Well, that’s quite a few toolhads. And the rotary.

I personally still feel that Snapmaker delivered on their promise, and - at least for a hobbyist - the 3-in-1 works well. I’d be hesitant if I was basing a business on that, and I get the point about Software could be better, but still, I can say I love my A350 and the options it offers to me, and never regretted buying it.

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I don’t regret my A250 really either. And did add tool heads as better lasers came out.

But it was supposed to be a stepping stone…not one and done. And speed wise it seems like linear rails didn’t stand the test of time.

Now they’re another coreXY…and based on past not the one I’m personally betting on getting multi tool working well. Guess we’ll see but my new upgrade $ are going a different direction.

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I think you’re comparing apples to oranges - the U1 is not intended to be a 3-in-1 ever - at least that’s what I would infer. It is just a 3D-printer, and as such mechanically very different from the 3-in-1 like SM2 or Artisan. It may become a 2-in-1, because the mechanics should be able to carry a laser, but CNC milling would most likely ruin the machine.

So, I consider the U1 more an expansion of the offerings of Snapmaker, and the toolchanger paired with CoreXY is a nice thing - I like the concept. I followed closely the Prusa XL, which is basically the same concept, just larger. If you’re really into multi color/multi material printing, these type of machines would be a good choice. The single-printhead filament switchers (like Bambu) waste a lot of material. A big question for me would be: Is it as hassle-free as the competitors? This remains to be seen. I personally think the huge selling point for the Bambu- and Prusa-Machines is simply: They work, reliably, out of the box, no tinkering, no calibrating. Which is a combination of good mechanics, tons of sensors, good firmware and good software with dialed in profiles. And I guess any competitor that does not match these standards, will not be successful in the long run. Snapmaker has not the best history in that regard… But companies may improve, we’ll see.

When you say the linear modules are slow - yes, they are, always have been. The Snapmaker 2 can do the three workloads it features, but all of them rather slow. 3D printing needs to shove around considerable masses (the backside of the all-metal-concept), and this cannot be fast, at least not without excellent vibration and backlash compensation in software. Milling is limited by the after all not so rigid structure - if you go too fast, everything flexes and you loose dimensional accuracy. And 200W is not the most powerfull spindle, limiting feed rates and cutting depths. Laser again is limited by the heavy weights that need moving around. So whatever modules Snapmaker may or may not come around the corner: These limitations will remain. With the Artisan they learned and improved, but some limits apply there also - I would be surprised if they ever are able to shove around the 3DP head with 500 mm/s or something near with good results.

IMHO, SM2, and also Artisan, are mainly hobbyist machines - if you expect more, you most likely will be disappointed.

After my long monologue: What is it you would expect from Snapmaker to come up with to grant them that they delivered on the promise you think they made? What module(s) and/or addons would that be?

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For what it’s worth, I agree. For a very advanced 3d printing tool changer, I think it’s strange to try making it a multi function device.

I know that’s the traditional wheel house for Snapmaker, but it’s difficult to make a very high performing printer like this that can also do cutting and etching.

For example, the Bambu Lab H2D is such a weird beast to me. Having a dual extruder enclosed printer that’s also a laser cutter can play such havoc on a high speed motion system. And it’s a pretty expensive and limited capability addition for theirs anyway.

The Artisan makes more sense as the “enclosure” is a much simpler thing and easier to clean, with the mechanics better isolated. I don’t own one, but on paper I reckon it’s more capable and easier to maintain than an H2D if you’re interested in using all the different tool types.

To make this leap to a complex, multi extruder printer, it only makes sense to me other functions were not included this time.

This is not just a CoreXY printer. It’s the first more consumer-friendly, tool changing printer I’ve seen put forward. Yeah, there’s the Prusa XL. But that thing is a monster not really fit for smaller home workspaces. (Also, I’m not a fan at all of its enclosure solution.)

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Even worse: The fumes from lasering will also play havoc with all the electronics poorly sealed in the H2D - I guess they’ll deeply regret this move: They will have tons of users complaining of Lidar/Camera failing, sensors malfunctuioning etc. - It’s flirting with desaster!

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Yeah. I don’t have an SM2.0 or Artisan. Cutting and burning aren’t really for apartment people like me. :sweat_smile:

But just looking at them, they seem like they’d be more robust long term in all their different modes. This community probably knows best how well they really work. All in one is difficult.

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Is there a Chance that the Artisan Firmware find its way to GitHub, when your latest changes are made?
Or can you please add the single Extruder compatible with the pei bed?