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Another 3D Printer: The Hornet

Before starting I want to underline that this review is made from the perspective of a DIY 3D builder. I have build many 3D Printers for my self and my friends. So this is a new experience for me. 

Hornet is a new printer from Artillery. This new player is on the field for everybody who wants to enter 3D printers world.

Artillery Hornet first impression is BumbleBee for me. 

Hornet means "Wild Bee" by the way.

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Packaging and Shipment

This is the first big carton box I received from China. I was surprised to see how well the package is. As a customer, this good packaging proves me that the producer take care of his job. Knows the value of the package content.

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Unboxing video link

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Assembly

This printer has 3 main part.

  • So it is really easy to assembly.

  • Artillery includes the all the tools you need in the package.

  • No need to have any advanced skills.

  • The bowden connection (PTFE Tube) includes the electrical connector to supply energy to the hotend. This looks great and clean. For a beginner, it may look great but for a professional it may cause some problems (unable to do "cold pull" )

  • 3 cable sockets to connect before starting the printer.

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Assembly video link is here

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Test Prints

Test results

Hornet Specs

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  • Print Technology FDM

  • Build Volume 220*220*250mm

  • Layer Resolution 100-300 microns

  • Filament 1.75mm 

  • Nozzle Diameter 0.4mm 

  • Print File type G-code

  • Material Compatibility PLA, PETG, TPU

  • Product Dimensions 470*410*450 

  • Printer Weight 8 kg 

  • Power Requirement 110/220V, 350W

  • Connectivity Memory Card, USB

  • Build Surface Glass + Aluminum plate

  • Stepper Motors 1.8° step angle with 1/256 micro-stepping

  • XY Positioning Precision 10 microns

  • 32bit Mainboard

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Conclusion

Who can buy a Hornet ?

  • Beginners

  • Students

  • Makers who wants to upgrade

  • People with tight budget

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Artillery Hornet has some pros that a 250USD printer is not supposed to have:

  • Rigid construction, injection molded body parts

  • 2x layer fans

  • Ability to use maximum Z height) 

  • Glass heated bed

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Some cons that Artillery Hornet have:

  • PSU Fan noise

  • Hotend difficult to cold plug

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