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The FlashForge AD5X Is One of the Best CoreXY Multi-Color 3D Printers Priced Under $300

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One of the better regarded 3D printers with multi-color print capability is now priced well under $300. AliExpress is currently offering the FlashForge AD5X 3D Printer with integrated multi-filament printing system for just $265.23 with free delivery after you apply coupon code “35USAFFS“. Make sure you’re signed into your account to see the shipping options. The exact same printer sells for $340 on Amazon, but it retails for $499.

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You’re buying it from FlashForge’s official store on AliExpress. It ships free locally from the United States and arrives within 1 to 2 weeks. The AD5X is considered by many to be one of the best multi-color 3D printers priced below $300. It is easy to setup, it produces great 3D prints with minimal fiddling, and there are plenty of mods available including an official kit that fully encloses the chamber and another that adds a camera, all at an affordable price point.

Flashforge AD5X CoreXY Multi-Color 3D Printer for $265

The AD5X is the Flashforge CoreXY printer you want if you’re looking for multi-filament (multi-color printing). Most printers in this price range do not have a CoreXY structure. In a CoreXY printer, only the print head moves while the motors are permanently fixed. Since the motors are generally the heaviest component, this improves print speed and precision.

The AD5X features an open bed design with a working space measuring approximately 8.7″ cubed. For those of you who are looking to enclose the chamber in order to create a more stable environment for your prints, you can purchase the official kit for $49.99 that can turn it into a closed chamber setup. Alternatively, you can just build yourself a big box that you can place over the entire printer, probably for an even cheaper price.

The AD5X boasts a print speed of up to 600mm/s with 20,000mm/s² acceleration and can print a benchy in 12 minutes. Other features including solid build quality (all structural components are made of metal), a 4.3″ color touchscreen with intuitive controls, auto leveling, and vibration compensation. Assembly is quick and easy and you should be able to make your first test print in a matter of minutes. No camera is included but, again, there’s an official kit to add one.

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The multi-filament module fleshes out the 3D printing capabilities and is one of the most important features for any mid to pro level enthusiast. With it you can print using up to four different colored filaments or filament materials simultaneously. It features an intelligent filament system that can identify and manage all four spools seamlessly and independently. Multi-filament add-ons in general cost $200-$300 by themselves, so having an integrated solution will save you a lot of money.

TL;DR:

  • Open chamber 8.7″ cubed working space
  • CoreXY 3D printer (more stable than other types)
  • 600mm/s print speed with 20,000mm/s² acceleration
  • Includes multi-filament printing module
  • Automatic filament switching
  • Auto leveling and vibration compensation
  • Easy assembly

Eric Song is the IGN commerce manager in charge of finding the best gaming and tech deals every day. When Eric isn’t hunting for deals for other people at work, he’s hunting for deals for himself during his free time.

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