Robo 3D R1+ 3D Printer - Review - Chris's Basement

We look at the Robo3D R1+. Not a bad 3D Printer at all.

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[JSunBurns]

Still printing on my Robo R1+ I have added dual parts cooling fans, the latest Marlin, a RepRapDiscount Display, and a better bed heater. I have had mine since it first released. It's still running strong as ever.

[TekDrgn]

I'm so glad I stumbled across this video. I was looking to pickup a used one that's not in working condition for cheap (150 Canadian) but I think I'll pass on it now. It looks like a good printer, but it's already showing its age two years ago, I doubt it's gotten better now.

[Robothut]

Thanks Chris for the review. I have been looking at junkers on Ebay, if I get one at a low enough price I will pick up one to put in the RobotHut museum.

[madmike]

Good review! Looks like it would be great for an upgrade candidate. Parts cooling, updated Marlin (I know a guy who does some great Marlin Firmware videos...), add an lcd, maybe a bltouch sensor...

[Oscar-gxyf]

Hey Chris, I applaud you on your professionalism, great review!

[DPrintingKid]

Nice video! We've got two of these at our school and they have been great most or the time

[crossthreadaeroindustries]

Great review. I am pleased you aren't "down" on this printer. I picked one of these up in a home-shop liquidation sale two years ago. I have 3d printers at work so I didn't really get into this one that much, until recently working from home. It goes into lala land once in a while, the micro-switch-based z-offset (bed-leveling) calibration seems error-prone, so you have to watch the start of a print to make sure it didn't go into the weeds. Overall, pleased with this but I don't have high standards for prints. Mine suffers from the same shortcomings you mention. Fan noise is very high.. Hairspray works great for adhesion, my prints have been coming out adhered to the glass well. It's a cute little printer, like the R2D2 of 3D printing.

[legacyofbob]

Thanks for this thorough review. Was considering picking up a used one of these but now I think I'll pass. Thanks again.

[angelcarlos]

Anybody know where I can get help with upgrading my r1 not r1+ to 1.1.9 marlin

[Sam-chjh]

Is it good printer to buy in 2018 while there are many companies available. I don't want to spend time in learning much and want a printer less than $500, kindly advise me. Also can I use PETG and metal filaments in Robo R1 +

[QuyNguyenATL]

Have you had a chance to play with the XYZ da Vinci mini w+? How do you think they compare?

[S-RobotLabo]

That's an amazing technique! I'm impressed!😄
I would also like you to see the robots I made.😆

[davidolson]

Thanks again Chris for another great video.

[redlght]

Well done really like mine for the review

[theheadone]

This was my first printer about 5 years ago, it served its purpose, however I would not recommend this printer today. It's an absolute pain to troubleshoot and fix compared to an ender (also much more expensive).

[RandomGreymane]

Chris - thanks for the current review of the R1. I have an older R1+ that has had multiple problems and has a front control I put on it so I could better monitor prints with and print standalone. . Can you possibly post your settings for your slicer? The changes you made in Marlin? The version I’m using of Marlin is probably pretty old but was current at the time I installed the control panel. Regardless thanks again!

[gadgetman]

hi can you tell me the start g code for the robo r1 please neil

[shingabiss]

Excellent review. I'm surprised you don't have more subscribers!

[theGermanPrintingNerd]

Hi Chris, Looks like a Nice Printer with a good Print size :-))

[Manuelordorica]

Hello Chris, I've had my Robo Printer for a few tears now, and after getting some nice prints with it, there's an issue I cannot resolve. When I try to connect to the printer, I get a message: "Port COM3 is being used". I tried connecting from all three ports available, and I get the same thing. I'm not a computer wiz, so I'm not sure what more to do. Can you please help? I will appreciate it.