Five heads are better than one - Prusa XL
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Join us in War Thunder for FREE at playwt.link and get an exclusive bonus using our link - thanks for supporting the channel! The Kirby Dan printed: printables.com Prusa is back with another 3D printer, but this time with 5x the normal amount of heads. With a huge build volume, multiple heads for easy prints, and a new energy-saving design, does Dan think this is the enthusiast 3D printer to rule them all? Want us to unbox something? Make a suggestion at lmg.gg ► GET MERCH: lttstore.com ► GET EXCLUSIVE CONTENT ON FLOATPLANE: lmg.gg ► SPONSORS, AFFILIATES, AND PARTNERS: lmg.gg ► PRODUCTS WE USE ON THE SHORTCIRCUIT SET: lmg.gg FOLLOW US ELSEWHERE --------------------------------------------------- Twitter: twitter.com Instagram: @shortcircuityt TikTok: @linustech Facebook: @ShortCircuitYT CHAPTERS --------------------------------------------------- 0:00 Ayo? 0:14 Unboxing and accessories 2:03 Connectivity and bed size 2:48 Extruder assemblies, control panel, and build quality 7:01 Sponsor - War Thunder 7:33 Assembly and print quality impressions 10:52 "Who is this for?", pricing, and overall thoughts 14:21 Outro
Five heads are better than one, and this video dives into the Prusa XL, a large multi-head 3D printer that promises big build volume and a five-nozzle toolchanger system. The host begins with an unboxing in a semi-assembled state, highlighting the extra gummy bear shaped packaging and the sheer footprint of the machine. He walks through the included accessories, such as the second heated bed, the X-cell PEI spring sheet, spare nozzles, and the modular extruder assemblies, explaining how each head can be swapped quickly via a locking mechanism. The discussion then shifts to core specs like dual X and Y linear rails, independent bed segments, and embedded load cells in each extruder for on-the-fly calibration, all of which set the stage for multimaterial and multicolor printing. Throughout, the host contrasts the Prusa XL with the Mark 4S and other printers in the ecosystem, noting similarities in the control panel and the ability to operate offline or online with ethernet options. The section closes with early impressions on assembly ease, software calibration, and the potential use cases for a party of five nozzles, before transitioning into the print tests and final verdict.
Topics · 3d printing · technology · hardware unboxing · multimaterial printing · product design
Questions answered
- What makes the Prusa XL different from standard printers?
- The Prusa XL features five separate extruder heads with a modular toolchanging system, independent bed segments for targeted heating, and a large 14x14x14 inch build area designed for multimaterial and multi-color printing.
- What are the main use cases described for the five-head setup?
- Use cases include simultaneous multimaterial prints, rapid color changes without lengthy purges, and the ability to print complex assemblies or prototypes with different materials in one job.
- Is the Prusa XL considered easy to assemble and calibrate?
- First impressions suggest assembly is straightforward with a guided calibration process in the software, and the system supports offline operation with ethernet connectivity for centralized control.