Let’s take a poll! 
How did you get your FIRST Snapmaker?
Are you still using it?
How has it performed?
- Amazon
- Official Snapmaker Website
- Kickstarter
- Distributor
- Friends
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Too early to reply yet as the poll is not working correctly.
Don’t forget to add “Other” where the list of options does not contain a suitable option. Also add “Used, via adverts (Ebay, etc)”
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Snapmaker 2.0 was/is my first machine, I’m still using it as a hobbyist. Regarding it’s performance: It delivers 3-in1 in a satisfying and inspiring way that sparks my creativity. It has its shortcomings, of which the lack of structural stability and rigidity is perhaps the most disappointing. That does not keep me from using it with joy and success!
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Hi @Boxkite
Thank you for the feedback. This is my first time using the poll, so I’m still getting used to it. Currently, I cannot change the poll after the first 5 minutes.
If anyone has other channels to add, please mention them in the comments.
Do you currently use your 2.0 frequently?
Yes, some users are still experiencing bed wobbling issues, but some have reported that using a bracing kit can resolve this problem.
As a hobbyist, my Snapmaker is running perhaps 2-3 times per month, so no heavy usage, but I admit to pushing it to its limits sometimes, printing with 120 mm/s or so.
I do have the bracing kit, but the improvement of it is not as good as I was hoping for: DX + Bracing Kit: Flex and Z-Offset-Problem
My biggest problem is that I get backlash creeping in frequently, which means I need to retighten the sliders in the linear modules, which is always annoying as it means to disassemble the printer 80%. It yet needs to be seen if and how the bracing kit improves that.
Bed wobble I never had, but a bumpy heat bed, making bed levelling a bit of a pain, and for large prints careful observation and manual fine-tuning of the Z-offset for the first layer is necessary.
For me, the linear module design in the sliders is a bit flawed, with plastic nuts, mediocre backlash compensation and small dimensions making them prone to mechanical stress at high leverages. It seems that Artisan is more thought through in that regard, so I guess: lessons are learned 
And to put this into perspective: As I write, I still have my successes and my recipies to overcome the issues. The joy of my projects by far outweighs the unhappiness from the issues. From a 3-in1 I was expecting some compromises, and I am not generally disappointed! The “All metal” design however suggested a more robust machine, and that’s why I say I’m a bit disappointed on that front, but I do not regret buying the machine, and by now have quite a zoo of additional modules - which I would not have bought if I did not think the machine capable enough.
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Got mine (Kickstarter A350) for cheap through friends. Previous owner sold it with the caveat that he could not get the 3D printing module to work and that it was probably broken. Turns out it worked fine and with what I learned from 2 years or so with my Ender 3, I had it running again in no-time.
Over time I have purchased almost all accessories, except the 20W + 40W laser and the air purifier. Generally it has been quite reliable and low maintenance. For sure it has spent the majority of its time 3D printing.
I’ve used it for business (small volumes) and for personal projects. I’m still using it for CNC and laser jobs a couple times a month. All printing jobs have been taken over by my Bambu Lab printers. However I do see potentially using my A350 for prints that are too big for the BL printers or for prints that require exactly two different materials (for two materials dual extruder is quicker and less wasteful than the BL + AMS).
I did spend a lot of time perfecting printing profiles. I got it to a point I’m happy with (good balance between speed and quality), but it cost many, many hours of trial and error. With the BL printers (X1C and A1 mini), stock profiles outperform my “perfect” A350 profiles with ease and zero effort from my side. This was a bit of a bittersweet realization. That said, the BL printers have great difficulty with CNC and laser jobs 
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Kickstarter Original, still going strong after 6 years. It’s small enough that I haven’t had any of the problems the 2.0 has. I do have to tighten the thumb screws on the bed every ~6 months and recalibrate, but otherwise I haven’t had to perform any maintenance on it. Well, nothing that wasn’t self inflicted. I had to replace the bed after gouging it badly. I only print a few times a month though, using about 5kg of filament so far.
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Snapmaker Original Kickstarter was sold to a friend as the 2.0 A350 Kickstarter came home)
Still love the 3in1 design and possibilities.
Weakest point is the linear rail design like @Hauke wrote. - This wobbling issue gots better when using the bracing kit but the bed level got worse and had to be tuned because it was far away from level.
After shimming my print bed is perfectly now and huge prints are no more problem.
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Kickstarter in the 2017-2018 timeframe.
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Bought my first and only A250 off a friend, he never used it, I’m pretty sure he bought it through KS. I’ve only used the 3D print and Laser, it has worked flawlessly for years now. The only problems I’ve had have all been down to learning and user error, all of which were easily rectified. I’ve used it a lot, especially for 3D printing, I’ve made hundreds of useful items around the home, workshop, garden, hobbies and for my work. I really enjoy it and it’s been worth every last cent.
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I helped someone with their kickstarter model the best I could remotely (they’re long distance). So I finally broke and grabbed my first one on Amazon to have one on-hand so I could be better help. I also wanted to get into some laser work, so it was win-win for me. Afterward, I did my first few guides, they bought me a second one as a gift for helping them out and wanting to push me to go further with them. First was an A350, second was an F350.
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I bought the Snapmaker 2.0 shortly after it came to the market and have yet only used it for printing. As a 3D printing amateur, I’m not using it on a daily basis but whenever I need something (broken lid, a music sheet holder for my piano, christmas or ornaments, …) I fire it up. In general, I’m quite happy with it’s performance but from time to time, mostly after being idle for some months, getting it printing again requires some effort (cleaning the nozzle or even replacing it).
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