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JGAURORA 3D Printer Kit A3S Half Hour Assembly for Filament Runs Out Detection Resume Print

3.4 3.4 out of 5 stars 154 ratings

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Brand JG AURORA
Material Wood, Polylactic Acid, Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene
Color White
Product Dimensions 16.97"D x 14.57"W x 16.65"H
Item Weight 20 Pounds

About this item

  • JGAURORA 3d printer A3S build size: 205*205*205mm(8.07*8.07*8.07in)
  • Filament RUN-OUT detection : The machine beeps when filament runs out to remind you to change new filament quickly
  • BDG Heated Platform: Allows easy removable of printed model and save masking tape.
  • Power Failure Protection: Resume print from where the last print was stopped due to power failure.
  • Better customer experience, high print accuracy and high speed with quiet working, suit for school and home.And most importantly ,we offer 6 months warranty and maintenance from the date of your purchase

Product details

  • Is Discontinued By Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ No
  • Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 14.3 x 16.9 x 16.5 inches; 20 Pounds
  • Item model number ‏ : ‎ A3S
  • Date First Available ‏ : ‎ November 2, 2017
  • Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ Shenzhen Aurora Technology Co.,Ltd.
  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0771HGWCK
  • Customer Reviews:
    3.4 3.4 out of 5 stars 154 ratings

WARNING:

CHOKING HAZARD -- Small parts. Not for children under 3 yrs.

Product Description

Specifications :

Layer thickness : 0.1-0.3mm
Filament Diameter:1.75mm
Build volume:205*205*205mm(8.07*8.07*8.07in)
Accuracy:0.1mm
Print speed:10-150mm/s
Nozzle diameter:0.4mm
Nozzle temp.:180~240’C
Hotbed temp.:room temp.~100’C
Machine size:431(L)*370(W)*423(H)mm
Machine weight:9KGS (19.84Lbs
Packing size:505(L)*430(W)*245(H)mm
Packing weight:11.5kg (25.35Lbs)
Power:180W
Leveling: Semi-Auto
Operate:2.8in touch screen
Screen language English/Chinese
Filament:PLA/ABS/WOOD ect.
Support Format:STL,OBJ, G-Code
Platform: BDG platform
Print : USB stick or USB cable (JGAURORA recommend print by USB stick)
Slice software:Cura/Simplify3D/Slic3r/JGcreat

Package :
●1xA3S
● 1x Spool filament PLA (0.25KG)
● 1x Power Supply Cable
● 1x Tool box ( Hex Wrench Kit and testing filament)
● 1× USB stick (contains software, test sample files and operation manual)

What's in the box

  • 250g filament PLA
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    3.4 out of 5 stars
    3.4 out of 5
    154 global ratings

    Customers say

    Customers like the quality and value of the 3D printer. For example, they mention it's an excellent printer and good enough for the price. Some are also satisfied with the sturdiness, and guide. That said, opinions are mixed on ease of assembly, performance, ease of use, and missing parts.

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    71 customers mention56 positive15 negative

    Customers like the quality of the 3D printer. They say that it prints well, and quite fast considering the detail. Some say that the first print came out perfect, and that it's an excellent printer for anyone who likes to tinker with the hardware. Overall, customers say that this is a great printer for beginners and intermediate users alike, and it prints good looking parts.

    "...Overall, operation of the printer is user-friendly and assembly is easy with the videos, as well as, knowledge of electronic repairs or fabrication...." Read more

    "...Pros:+Very flexible printer, Can print in pretty much any filament and has a good size printing area...." Read more

    "...The quality of my first print is amazing. Can't wait to see what it does when I can tune itJust don't...." Read more

    "...Overall, excellent printer for anyone who likes to tinker with the hardware...." Read more

    17 customers mention17 positive0 negative

    Customers are satisfied with the value of the 3D printer. They mention that it is good enough for the price, a solid printer for the cost, and a great purchase.

    "...I added a glass bed. BEST money I have spent. BUY a glass bed, worth the money and saves so many headaches." Read more

    "This is an awesome printer for the price...." Read more

    "...interested in them for years, and this one seemed to be the best bang for my buck...." Read more

    "...For the price, this printer is well above the value that I paid for it. By the way, I don't do reviews and I live in California...." Read more

    16 customers mention16 positive0 negative

    Customers are satisfied with the sturdiness of the 3D printer. They mention that the frame is very solid, sturdy, and stable. The parts are robust enough to utilize several different filaments, and the support is pretty solid. The heavy gauge steel frame is a reliable little workhorse with no issues.

    "...I fixed also the Y mechanism to the platform. So it is rigid, heavy and stable.6...." Read more

    "...Overall the quality is nice, it's a sturdy unit that is easy to adjust and use. I've only had one filament jam so far using PLA...." Read more

    "...bunch of spare parts and extra screws and stuff. Their support is pretty solid...." Read more

    "...of producing intricate parts as well as being robust enough to utilize several different filaments...." Read more

    14 customers mention14 positive0 negative

    Customers find the guide for the 3D printer easy to understand and follow along. They also say the user manual is very helpful and the machine is great for beginners. Customers also mention that the videos for loading filament, adjusting the hot bed, operation and upgradability are great. They say the firmware is easy to use with any host and the printer is a good start for handicraft people.

    "...There are also instructional videos for loading filament, adjusting the hot bed, operation and disassembling the extruder if nozzle is clogged...." Read more

    "...This 3D Printer is perfect for the beginning and intermediate user...." Read more

    "...Fairly easy to follow if you make liberal use of the pause button to keep up...." Read more

    "...It went together rather easily, no real issues and directions were OK. After assembled I made a few adjustments several times...." Read more

    81 customers mention46 positive35 negative

    Customers are mixed about the ease of assembly. Some mention that the printer is user-friendly and easy with the videos, and overall was not very complicated. The kit went together fine and no soldering was required. However, others say that the instructions aren't the best, complicated to put together, and awkward.

    "...Overall, operation of the printer is user-friendly and assembly is easy with the videos, as well as, knowledge of electronic repairs or fabrication...." Read more

    "...+Videos available online or on included SD card made assembly fairly easy. I was up and running much faster than expected...." Read more

    "...The PDF files opened without issue. The instructions were poorly translated to English but adequate for assembly...." Read more

    "...The video's are pretty solid instructions with only a few inconsistencies / mistakes...." Read more

    37 customers mention23 positive14 negative

    Customers are mixed about the performance of the 3D printer. Some mention that it's working very well, while others say that the build plate and temperature control are not working properly.

    "...I need to just tweak myself and not a flaw in the printer -- but PLA works great and you should start there...." Read more

    "...1. The temperature of the build plate (hot bed) was not working properly...." Read more

    "...The printer is pretty quite in operation, did the original test print in the middle of the living room floor with family members watching TV and it..." Read more

    "...It went together rather easily, no real issues and directions were OK. After assembled I made a few adjustments several times...." Read more

    16 customers mention5 positive11 negative

    Customers are mixed about the ease of use. Some mention the CURA software is user-friendly, with a basic layout to get your feet wet. They say the heating bed adjustment is easier than expected and the included docs and software works. However, others say that for putting it together is very difficult to follow, very difficult, tedious, and hard to understand. They also say that you will get frustrated more than once.

    "...This attributes to leveling issues with the print bed...." Read more

    "...videos walk you through step by step, and even if the english translation isn't perfect, the actual video of the step being done makes it a piece of..." Read more

    "...Cura software is user-friendly with a basic layout to get your feet wet.This printer is compatible with ABS and PLA filament...." Read more

    "...The first thing you should understand is that you WILL get frustrated. More than once. Repeatedly, in fact...." Read more

    11 customers mention5 positive6 negative

    Customers are mixed about the missing parts in the 3D printer. Some mention that the kit comes with a bunch of spare parts and extra screws. However, others say that there are no spare parts available, some tools are missing, and some screws are missing.

    "...an earlier version that had none of the printer assembled, was missing the 8mm nuts, and had a damaged power switch...." Read more

    "...For the most part it came with all the tools you'd need -- but I would have some needle-nose pliers, and a wire clipper / stripper handy as well...." Read more

    "...to have been used and had no usb flash drive and I think some tools were possibly missing...." Read more

    "...Pros - The kit comes with a bunch of spare parts and extra screws and stuff. Their support is pretty solid...." Read more

    JG Aurora A-3 Printer (bad design, very bad quality)
    1 Star
    JG Aurora A-3 Printer (bad design, very bad quality)
    TLDR; terrible printer design, unsafe electrical design, looks better than it really is, NOT a premium Prusa i3 printer (OVERPRICED at $439), terrible quality. After 7 weeks of dealing with support and an additional $125 I finally have a functioning printer. If the printer were $200 less, it may be worth it. Your going to need to replace a lot of the components and after doing so you will be out a lot more cash. For a little more on the issues, see Design problems below. You can get really good results from the printer once tuned, but you can also get the same results from less expensive Prusa clones.I am an avid do-it-yourselfer, hobbyist, and maker of many things. I am also an engineer (a guy who's worked in the technology industry for 25+ years doing hardware, software, and much more).I received the printer and unpacked all of the components included in the kit. Also, I received an email from JG Aurora which thanked me for purchasing and informed me that all the documentation was on the SD card.I identified the SD card and inserted into my Macbook. The documentation includes multiple versions of assembly drawings in PDF, user manuals in PDF, some USB driver (for Windows), multiple packing lists in PDF and Microsoft XLSX, Cura v14.07 slicer, and finally a bunch of videos in WMV format. Since I don't have a Microsoft Windows computer, I could not open any of the WMV files. The PDF files opened without issue. The instructions were poorly translated to English but adequate for assembly. I contacted JG Aurora regarding all of the instructions in a Microsoft format and was told (sic) "You are the 1st client feedback cant open the file.Dont worry, below online videos can help !" They provided links to videos on Youtube. These were adequate to demonstrate assembly.It took about 4 hours to completely assemble the printer. After assembly, I double checked all of the connections to ensure there were no obstructions and no improper electrical connections.I plugged in the AC power and turned on the main switch. My GFCI circuit breaker immediately tripped! I re-checked all connections and confirmed everything was connected properly. I measured the resistance between Line-Neutral/Ground, about 65kOhm (no short). I tried again and the circuit breaker immediately tripped again. I sent email again to JG Aurora for support. I received a quick response from Anne asking how much voltage was measured at the power supply output. I had to explain that there was no output when the AC supply circuit breaker trips... More email exchanges and Anne asks for a photo of the power supply and serial number. I sent the photo and she responded asking me to check my local store for a 12V power supply and inform her of the price. I found the exact manufacturer and model power supply (NEWSTYLE 12V 20A Dc Universal Regulated Switching Power Supply 240W for CCTV, Radio, Security System/ LED Lighting) that JG Aurora used in the printer for $15. She told me that I should purchase that power supply and they would give me a $15 discount on their filament. I told her that I wasn't interested in a discount for their filament ($25). She then offered to send me a roll of clear PLA, which I accepted.I replaced the power supply and powered on the printer. Now the saga begins! I disassembled the original power supply and discovered a failed power transistor had burned a hole by arcing to the heatsink it was connected to, thus causing a short to ground. I informed Anne of the lack of quality control. especially for the price I paid for the printer.I performed some tuning and some initial tests and learned of the following issues:1. The temperature of the build plate (hot bed) was not working properly. When the heater was powered off, the temperature would read 80-120C. This would cause prints to stop due to over-temperature alarm, even though the bed heater was turned off and unplugged.2. The aluminum build plate was very warped, allowing for only a small 60x60mm area to be printed.3. The Z-axis lead screws vibrate on a poorly designed z-axis base placement.4. Design problems with the extruder mounting base and timing belt. Following their instructions would cause the belt to rub on itself. Had to come up with a different solution for securing the X-axis belt.I sent another email to JG Aurora, complaining again about the overall quality of the printer and the points above (as well as a few other more minor issues). I also included a lot of pictures showing the issues.I received another prompt reply from Anne thanking me for my feedback and implying that I made some mistake in assembly which would lead to so many problems. I responded insisting that I need these issues fixed and that the printer is unusable. Anne said that the mainboard would be the cause of the hot bed temperature issue. She also asked for more pictures of the entire printer. I complied and responded with even more photos. She responded and apologized for the problems with the printer and would send me a new mainboard and build plate (hot bed).After 3 weeks, I received the new parts and installed. The build plate was not warped as the original. Had only a slight droop towards the edges. There was a solder bridge across the terminal of the heated build plate. I cleaned up the solder and connected the new build plate to the printer.The replacement main board had issues as well...1. I could no longer connect to the printer on the USB port as I had been able to with the original mainboard.2. After every print, between 30 seconds to 2 minutes after the printer performed the HOME command, the circuit breaker would trip!I performed 8 test prints (~30 minutes each) and every single print would complete, but within 2 minutes after the print finishing, my GFCI breaker would trip. I swapped out the new mainboard and replaced with the original mainboard and ran 3 test prints. The circuit breaker did not trip with the original mainboard.I sent yet another email to JG Aurora with video links to the printer running and circuit breaker tripping a minute after the print was finished. Anne responded that they were on vacation and would respond in about 2 weeks.Now, 6 weeks after receiving the printer and still having serious quality issues, I get a response asking me to measure the input voltage and output voltage of the power supply and check all my connections. Also to ensure the power supply is not touching the metal frame.I responded with the information requested and indicated a safety issue with the printer design. I was told to check that Line and Neutral were not reversed. Also, try an "isolated power supply" and that the "trip problem is expected to have little to do with the printer itself". See Design problems below for details on electrical safety.I again described how the problem (tripping GFCI breaker) follows the mainboard in my testing. I again pointed out the electrical safety issue.Anne responded with the following:"We can send you a mainboard and new power supply to finish this case.But pls note that the problem you met is cause by power supply 90% !Thank you for your advice but we are professional 3d printer manufacturer and we know our machines !" I did respond stating that I would be very happy if the new components would "finish this case". Also mentioned that "professional" 3D printer manufacturers do not have this many problems with their printers.While I was tired of waiting for a functional printer, I ended up purchasing a different mainboard altogether, OSOYOO MKS Base V1.5 (OSOYOO MKS Base V1.5 3D Printer Controller remix Board ( Combination of Arduino MEGA2560 + RAMPS1.4 + 5PCS A4982 drivers) With USB Cable). The printer is now working again, but I'm out another $40.After 3 weeks and I received another replacement mainboard and power supply.A week later I also had to purchase another power supply, as the first replacement supply died. These power supplies (NEWSTYLE 12V 20A Dc Universal Regulated Switching Power Supply 240W) do not hold up well. I believe that the rating of the power supply is overstated. I purchased "EPBOWPT 12V 30A Universal Regulated Switching Power Supply" (EPBOWPT 12V 30A Universal Regulated Switching Power Supply Driver for LED Strip Light CCTV Radio Computer Project) for $20. This supply is slighter larger in size, which required drilling new mounting holes on the printer, but it fits. No problems since.I spent a total of $75 to get my printer working. This is far from acceptable for a $439 Prusa 3D printer. I expected top quality for the premium price (compared to other DIY Prusas). Total price $514 and 7 weeks before I had a functioning printer.Design problems:The metal frame may seem like it would add structure and make for a more solid printer, but that is NOT what really happens with this printer frame. The way the horizontal bed assembly is attached to the metal frame leads to a lot of movement of the frame. Especially if you ever need to touch the control knob during a print. The metal frame will move in relation to the print bed causing the print nozzle to move up and down during printing. Also, any change in tension of the filament will do the same thing, leading to gaps or bulges in the print layer.The front of the Y-axis (print bed) assembly rests about 2mm lower than the rear of the assembly. This attributes to leveling issues with the print bed.The Z-axis Acme lead screws are allowed to float while the axis is guided by 8mm rods attached to the metal frame. This is not a bad design except for the mounting base is made from aluminum and the mounting hole is slightly off causing one of the lead screw to rub on the metal. I was able to make some bushings to quiet the chatter caused by the lead screw contacting the block.Electrical SAFETY issue. This printer uses a metal frame. The DC power supply is connected to earth ground via the 3-prong C13 plug. This provides a ground to the chassis of the power supply, however, the power supply chassis is FLOATING, electrically isolated from the printer frame. If the Line wire were to come lose and touch the printer frame, this would NOT trip the circuit breaker, but instead expose a person to 110/220VAC! This is a serious design flaw. I added a ground wire from the C13 connector to a point on the frame.I also purchased 0.19" aluminum plate ($50) and secured the metal frame and raised and secured the front of the Y-axis assembly. This has significantly helped with the larger prints, allowing me to utilize nearly the entire 200x200mm of the print bed. Whereas before, I was restricted to about a 80x80mm area without running into problems printing.I cannot recommend purchasing this printer (or anything else from JG Aurora). I wish that I could have returned this but because of the many delays dealing with support, I am well past the 30-days A-Z guarantee from Amazon. The support seemed friendly at first, but quickly proved they either did not understand the problems or were condescending and arrogant (asking for pictures of a tripped circuit breaker, warped print bed, voltage measurements from non-working power supply, asking to verify no shorts to ground after sending video of a print in progress, etc).
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     The JGAurora Prusa i3 Printer extrudes the filament smoothly with great accuracy! This is my first 3D printer and upon receiving it disassembled, I have to admit, was intimidating. The manufacturer included a SD card with the printer assembly instructions with diagrams and photos, but more importantly a step-by-step video guide. The video guide has subtext in English that accompanies a gentleman who is assembling his printer. There are also instructional videos for loading filament, adjusting the hot bed, operation and disassembling the extruder if nozzle is clogged. You can use the same SD card to load your STL or OBJ files and insert into the SD slot located behind the LCD screen of the printer. If you prefer connecting directly into your printer, like I have, the SD card has the driver to download in RAR file format. I do not recommend this printer for people who do not have a solid background in electronic assembly. Assembling doesn't require soldering and all wires have connectors already attached.

    Cura is the software provided to download and build your designs. If you are new to 3D printers, like I am, there is a detailed Cura User Manual located on the provided SD card, as well. The advice in the user manual is very helpful, but make sure you research and join community forums for more tips and tricks. The user guide suggests changing the "support type" setting to "everywhere". With this change, you will be using more filament than you would (likely) need to use. The most common support type is "touching buildplate". Cura software is user-friendly with a basic layout to get your feet wet.

    This printer is compatible with ABS and PLA filament. I have used both and found that PLA is my favorite. I noticed if you have a taller design (using either filament) the top tends to cool quickly causing gaps. I found increasing the hot bed temperature helps. To change filament, you will press the knob, rotate down to "tune" and then rotate down to "change filament". You will immediately hear a loud high-pitched sound; the extruder will lift away from the design and move to its home place. While sitting at its home place it will start feeding the remaining filament out the top for easy extraction. Once you have changed your filament, simply press the knob once more and the extruder will return to where it left off.

    Overall, operation of the printer is user-friendly and assembly is easy with the videos, as well as, knowledge of electronic repairs or fabrication. This is my first 3D printer, so everything is trial and error for me. I have to say the quality of the prints I am making gives the appearance that I have been printing for a long time! Thanks for watching!
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    5.0 out of 5 stars Great accuracy and extrudes filament smoothly! See video for overview of software and operation.
    Reviewed in the United States on December 16, 2016
    The JGAurora Prusa i3 Printer extrudes the filament smoothly with great accuracy! This is my first 3D printer and upon receiving it disassembled, I have to admit, was intimidating. The manufacturer included a SD card with the printer assembly instructions with diagrams and photos, but more importantly a step-by-step video guide. The video guide has subtext in English that accompanies a gentleman who is assembling his printer. There are also instructional videos for loading filament, adjusting the hot bed, operation and disassembling the extruder if nozzle is clogged. You can use the same SD card to load your STL or OBJ files and insert into the SD slot located behind the LCD screen of the printer. If you prefer connecting directly into your printer, like I have, the SD card has the driver to download in RAR file format. I do not recommend this printer for people who do not have a solid background in electronic assembly. Assembling doesn't require soldering and all wires have connectors already attached.

    Cura is the software provided to download and build your designs. If you are new to 3D printers, like I am, there is a detailed Cura User Manual located on the provided SD card, as well. The advice in the user manual is very helpful, but make sure you research and join community forums for more tips and tricks. The user guide suggests changing the "support type" setting to "everywhere". With this change, you will be using more filament than you would (likely) need to use. The most common support type is "touching buildplate". Cura software is user-friendly with a basic layout to get your feet wet.

    This printer is compatible with ABS and PLA filament. I have used both and found that PLA is my favorite. I noticed if you have a taller design (using either filament) the top tends to cool quickly causing gaps. I found increasing the hot bed temperature helps. To change filament, you will press the knob, rotate down to "tune" and then rotate down to "change filament". You will immediately hear a loud high-pitched sound; the extruder will lift away from the design and move to its home place. While sitting at its home place it will start feeding the remaining filament out the top for easy extraction. Once you have changed your filament, simply press the knob once more and the extruder will return to where it left off.

    Overall, operation of the printer is user-friendly and assembly is easy with the videos, as well as, knowledge of electronic repairs or fabrication. This is my first 3D printer, so everything is trial and error for me. I have to say the quality of the prints I am making gives the appearance that I have been printing for a long time! Thanks for watching!
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    Reviewed in the United States on March 16, 2017
    TLDR; terrible printer design, unsafe electrical design, looks better than it really is, NOT a premium Prusa i3 printer (OVERPRICED at $439), terrible quality. After 7 weeks of dealing with support and an additional $125 I finally have a functioning printer. If the printer were $200 less, it may be worth it. Your going to need to replace a lot of the components and after doing so you will be out a lot more cash. For a little more on the issues, see Design problems below. You can get really good results from the printer once tuned, but you can also get the same results from less expensive Prusa clones.

    I am an avid do-it-yourselfer, hobbyist, and maker of many things. I am also an engineer (a guy who's worked in the technology industry for 25+ years doing hardware, software, and much more).

    I received the printer and unpacked all of the components included in the kit. Also, I received an email from JG Aurora which thanked me for purchasing and informed me that all the documentation was on the SD card.

    I identified the SD card and inserted into my Macbook. The documentation includes multiple versions of assembly drawings in PDF, user manuals in PDF, some USB driver (for Windows), multiple packing lists in PDF and Microsoft XLSX, Cura v14.07 slicer, and finally a bunch of videos in WMV format. Since I don't have a Microsoft Windows computer, I could not open any of the WMV files. The PDF files opened without issue. The instructions were poorly translated to English but adequate for assembly. I contacted JG Aurora regarding all of the instructions in a Microsoft format and was told (sic) "You are the 1st client feedback cant open the file.Dont worry, below online videos can help !" They provided links to videos on Youtube. These were adequate to demonstrate assembly.

    It took about 4 hours to completely assemble the printer. After assembly, I double checked all of the connections to ensure there were no obstructions and no improper electrical connections.

    I plugged in the AC power and turned on the main switch. My GFCI circuit breaker immediately tripped! I re-checked all connections and confirmed everything was connected properly. I measured the resistance between Line-Neutral/Ground, about 65kOhm (no short). I tried again and the circuit breaker immediately tripped again. I sent email again to JG Aurora for support. I received a quick response from Anne asking how much voltage was measured at the power supply output. I had to explain that there was no output when the AC supply circuit breaker trips... More email exchanges and Anne asks for a photo of the power supply and serial number. I sent the photo and she responded asking me to check my local store for a 12V power supply and inform her of the price. I found the exact manufacturer and model power supply (
    NEWSTYLE 12V 20A Dc Universal Regulated Switching Power Supply 240W for CCTV, Radio, Security System/ LED Lighting ) that JG Aurora used in the printer for $15. She told me that I should purchase that power supply and they would give me a $15 discount on their filament. I told her that I wasn't interested in a discount for their filament ($25). She then offered to send me a roll of clear PLA, which I accepted.

    I replaced the power supply and powered on the printer. Now the saga begins! I disassembled the original power supply and discovered a failed power transistor had burned a hole by arcing to the heatsink it was connected to, thus causing a short to ground. I informed Anne of the lack of quality control. especially for the price I paid for the printer.

    I performed some tuning and some initial tests and learned of the following issues:
    1. The temperature of the build plate (hot bed) was not working properly. When the heater was powered off, the temperature would read 80-120C. This would cause prints to stop due to over-temperature alarm, even though the bed heater was turned off and unplugged.
    2. The aluminum build plate was very warped, allowing for only a small 60x60mm area to be printed.
    3. The Z-axis lead screws vibrate on a poorly designed z-axis base placement.
    4. Design problems with the extruder mounting base and timing belt. Following their instructions would cause the belt to rub on itself. Had to come up with a different solution for securing the X-axis belt.
    I sent another email to JG Aurora, complaining again about the overall quality of the printer and the points above (as well as a few other more minor issues). I also included a lot of pictures showing the issues.

    I received another prompt reply from Anne thanking me for my feedback and implying that I made some mistake in assembly which would lead to so many problems. I responded insisting that I need these issues fixed and that the printer is unusable. Anne said that the mainboard would be the cause of the hot bed temperature issue. She also asked for more pictures of the entire printer. I complied and responded with even more photos. She responded and apologized for the problems with the printer and would send me a new mainboard and build plate (hot bed).

    After 3 weeks, I received the new parts and installed. The build plate was not warped as the original. Had only a slight droop towards the edges. There was a solder bridge across the terminal of the heated build plate. I cleaned up the solder and connected the new build plate to the printer.

    The replacement main board had issues as well...
    1. I could no longer connect to the printer on the USB port as I had been able to with the original mainboard.
    2. After every print, between 30 seconds to 2 minutes after the printer performed the HOME command, the circuit breaker would trip!

    I performed 8 test prints (~30 minutes each) and every single print would complete, but within 2 minutes after the print finishing, my GFCI breaker would trip. I swapped out the new mainboard and replaced with the original mainboard and ran 3 test prints. The circuit breaker did not trip with the original mainboard.

    I sent yet another email to JG Aurora with video links to the printer running and circuit breaker tripping a minute after the print was finished. Anne responded that they were on vacation and would respond in about 2 weeks.

    Now, 6 weeks after receiving the printer and still having serious quality issues, I get a response asking me to measure the input voltage and output voltage of the power supply and check all my connections. Also to ensure the power supply is not touching the metal frame.

    I responded with the information requested and indicated a safety issue with the printer design. I was told to check that Line and Neutral were not reversed. Also, try an "isolated power supply" and that the "trip problem is expected to have little to do with the printer itself". See Design problems below for details on electrical safety.

    I again described how the problem (tripping GFCI breaker) follows the mainboard in my testing. I again pointed out the electrical safety issue.

    Anne responded with the following:
    "We can send you a mainboard and new power supply to finish this case.
    But pls note that the problem you met is cause by power supply 90% !
    Thank you for your advice but we are professional 3d printer manufacturer and we know our machines !" I did respond stating that I would be very happy if the new components would "finish this case". Also mentioned that "professional" 3D printer manufacturers do not have this many problems with their printers.

    While I was tired of waiting for a functional printer, I ended up purchasing a different mainboard altogether, OSOYOO MKS Base V1.5 (
    OSOYOO MKS Base V1.5 3D Printer Controller remix Board ( Combination of Arduino MEGA2560 + RAMPS1.4 + 5PCS A4982 drivers) With USB Cable ). The printer is now working again, but I'm out another $40.

    After 3 weeks and I received another replacement mainboard and power supply.

    A week later I also had to purchase another power supply, as the first replacement supply died. These power supplies (NEWSTYLE 12V 20A Dc Universal Regulated Switching Power Supply 240W) do not hold up well. I believe that the rating of the power supply is overstated. I purchased "EPBOWPT 12V 30A Universal Regulated Switching Power Supply" (
    EPBOWPT 12V 30A Universal Regulated Switching Power Supply Driver for LED Strip Light CCTV Radio Computer Project ) for $20. This supply is slighter larger in size, which required drilling new mounting holes on the printer, but it fits. No problems since.

    I spent a total of $75 to get my printer working. This is far from acceptable for a $439 Prusa 3D printer. I expected top quality for the premium price (compared to other DIY Prusas). Total price $514 and 7 weeks before I had a functioning printer.

    Design problems:
    The metal frame may seem like it would add structure and make for a more solid printer, but that is NOT what really happens with this printer frame. The way the horizontal bed assembly is attached to the metal frame leads to a lot of movement of the frame. Especially if you ever need to touch the control knob during a print. The metal frame will move in relation to the print bed causing the print nozzle to move up and down during printing. Also, any change in tension of the filament will do the same thing, leading to gaps or bulges in the print layer.

    The front of the Y-axis (print bed) assembly rests about 2mm lower than the rear of the assembly. This attributes to leveling issues with the print bed.

    The Z-axis Acme lead screws are allowed to float while the axis is guided by 8mm rods attached to the metal frame. This is not a bad design except for the mounting base is made from aluminum and the mounting hole is slightly off causing one of the lead screw to rub on the metal. I was able to make some bushings to quiet the chatter caused by the lead screw contacting the block.

    Electrical SAFETY issue. This printer uses a metal frame. The DC power supply is connected to earth ground via the 3-prong C13 plug. This provides a ground to the chassis of the power supply, however, the power supply chassis is FLOATING, electrically isolated from the printer frame. If the Line wire were to come lose and touch the printer frame, this would NOT trip the circuit breaker, but instead expose a person to 110/220VAC! This is a serious design flaw. I added a ground wire from the C13 connector to a point on the frame.

    I also purchased 0.19" aluminum plate ($50) and secured the metal frame and raised and secured the front of the Y-axis assembly. This has significantly helped with the larger prints, allowing me to utilize nearly the entire 200x200mm of the print bed. Whereas before, I was restricted to about a 80x80mm area without running into problems printing.

    I cannot recommend purchasing this printer (or anything else from JG Aurora). I wish that I could have returned this but because of the many delays dealing with support, I am well past the 30-days A-Z guarantee from Amazon. The support seemed friendly at first, but quickly proved they either did not understand the problems or were condescending and arrogant (asking for pictures of a tripped circuit breaker, warped print bed, voltage measurements from non-working power supply, asking to verify no shorts to ground after sending video of a print in progress, etc).
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    1.0 out of 5 stars JG Aurora A-3 Printer (bad design, very bad quality)
    Reviewed in the United States on March 16, 2017
    TLDR; terrible printer design, unsafe electrical design, looks better than it really is, NOT a premium Prusa i3 printer (OVERPRICED at $439), terrible quality. After 7 weeks of dealing with support and an additional $125 I finally have a functioning printer. If the printer were $200 less, it may be worth it. Your going to need to replace a lot of the components and after doing so you will be out a lot more cash. For a little more on the issues, see Design problems below. You can get really good results from the printer once tuned, but you can also get the same results from less expensive Prusa clones.

    I am an avid do-it-yourselfer, hobbyist, and maker of many things. I am also an engineer (a guy who's worked in the technology industry for 25+ years doing hardware, software, and much more).

    I received the printer and unpacked all of the components included in the kit. Also, I received an email from JG Aurora which thanked me for purchasing and informed me that all the documentation was on the SD card.

    I identified the SD card and inserted into my Macbook. The documentation includes multiple versions of assembly drawings in PDF, user manuals in PDF, some USB driver (for Windows), multiple packing lists in PDF and Microsoft XLSX, Cura v14.07 slicer, and finally a bunch of videos in WMV format. Since I don't have a Microsoft Windows computer, I could not open any of the WMV files. The PDF files opened without issue. The instructions were poorly translated to English but adequate for assembly. I contacted JG Aurora regarding all of the instructions in a Microsoft format and was told (sic) "You are the 1st client feedback cant open the file.Dont worry, below online videos can help !" They provided links to videos on Youtube. These were adequate to demonstrate assembly.

    It took about 4 hours to completely assemble the printer. After assembly, I double checked all of the connections to ensure there were no obstructions and no improper electrical connections.

    I plugged in the AC power and turned on the main switch. My GFCI circuit breaker immediately tripped! I re-checked all connections and confirmed everything was connected properly. I measured the resistance between Line-Neutral/Ground, about 65kOhm (no short). I tried again and the circuit breaker immediately tripped again. I sent email again to JG Aurora for support. I received a quick response from Anne asking how much voltage was measured at the power supply output. I had to explain that there was no output when the AC supply circuit breaker trips... More email exchanges and Anne asks for a photo of the power supply and serial number. I sent the photo and she responded asking me to check my local store for a 12V power supply and inform her of the price. I found the exact manufacturer and model power supply ([[ASIN:B01FH9F152 NEWSTYLE 12V 20A Dc Universal Regulated Switching Power Supply 240W for CCTV, Radio, Security System/ LED Lighting]]) that JG Aurora used in the printer for $15. She told me that I should purchase that power supply and they would give me a $15 discount on their filament. I told her that I wasn't interested in a discount for their filament ($25). She then offered to send me a roll of clear PLA, which I accepted.

    I replaced the power supply and powered on the printer. Now the saga begins! I disassembled the original power supply and discovered a failed power transistor had burned a hole by arcing to the heatsink it was connected to, thus causing a short to ground. I informed Anne of the lack of quality control. especially for the price I paid for the printer.

    I performed some tuning and some initial tests and learned of the following issues:
    1. The temperature of the build plate (hot bed) was not working properly. When the heater was powered off, the temperature would read 80-120C. This would cause prints to stop due to over-temperature alarm, even though the bed heater was turned off and unplugged.
    2. The aluminum build plate was very warped, allowing for only a small 60x60mm area to be printed.
    3. The Z-axis lead screws vibrate on a poorly designed z-axis base placement.
    4. Design problems with the extruder mounting base and timing belt. Following their instructions would cause the belt to rub on itself. Had to come up with a different solution for securing the X-axis belt.
    I sent another email to JG Aurora, complaining again about the overall quality of the printer and the points above (as well as a few other more minor issues). I also included a lot of pictures showing the issues.

    I received another prompt reply from Anne thanking me for my feedback and implying that I made some mistake in assembly which would lead to so many problems. I responded insisting that I need these issues fixed and that the printer is unusable. Anne said that the mainboard would be the cause of the hot bed temperature issue. She also asked for more pictures of the entire printer. I complied and responded with even more photos. She responded and apologized for the problems with the printer and would send me a new mainboard and build plate (hot bed).

    After 3 weeks, I received the new parts and installed. The build plate was not warped as the original. Had only a slight droop towards the edges. There was a solder bridge across the terminal of the heated build plate. I cleaned up the solder and connected the new build plate to the printer.

    The replacement main board had issues as well...
    1. I could no longer connect to the printer on the USB port as I had been able to with the original mainboard.
    2. After every print, between 30 seconds to 2 minutes after the printer performed the HOME command, the circuit breaker would trip!

    I performed 8 test prints (~30 minutes each) and every single print would complete, but within 2 minutes after the print finishing, my GFCI breaker would trip. I swapped out the new mainboard and replaced with the original mainboard and ran 3 test prints. The circuit breaker did not trip with the original mainboard.

    I sent yet another email to JG Aurora with video links to the printer running and circuit breaker tripping a minute after the print was finished. Anne responded that they were on vacation and would respond in about 2 weeks.

    Now, 6 weeks after receiving the printer and still having serious quality issues, I get a response asking me to measure the input voltage and output voltage of the power supply and check all my connections. Also to ensure the power supply is not touching the metal frame.

    I responded with the information requested and indicated a safety issue with the printer design. I was told to check that Line and Neutral were not reversed. Also, try an "isolated power supply" and that the "trip problem is expected to have little to do with the printer itself". See Design problems below for details on electrical safety.

    I again described how the problem (tripping GFCI breaker) follows the mainboard in my testing. I again pointed out the electrical safety issue.

    Anne responded with the following:
    "We can send you a mainboard and new power supply to finish this case.
    But pls note that the problem you met is cause by power supply 90% !
    Thank you for your advice but we are professional 3d printer manufacturer and we know our machines !" I did respond stating that I would be very happy if the new components would "finish this case". Also mentioned that "professional" 3D printer manufacturers do not have this many problems with their printers.

    While I was tired of waiting for a functional printer, I ended up purchasing a different mainboard altogether, OSOYOO MKS Base V1.5 ([[ASIN:B015SKY19M OSOYOO MKS Base V1.5 3D Printer Controller remix Board ( Combination of Arduino MEGA2560 + RAMPS1.4 + 5PCS A4982 drivers) With USB Cable]]). The printer is now working again, but I'm out another $40.

    After 3 weeks and I received another replacement mainboard and power supply.

    A week later I also had to purchase another power supply, as the first replacement supply died. These power supplies (NEWSTYLE 12V 20A Dc Universal Regulated Switching Power Supply 240W) do not hold up well. I believe that the rating of the power supply is overstated. I purchased "EPBOWPT 12V 30A Universal Regulated Switching Power Supply" ([[ASIN:B01IMOS20A EPBOWPT 12V 30A Universal Regulated Switching Power Supply Driver for LED Strip Light CCTV Radio Computer Project]]) for $20. This supply is slighter larger in size, which required drilling new mounting holes on the printer, but it fits. No problems since.

    I spent a total of $75 to get my printer working. This is far from acceptable for a $439 Prusa 3D printer. I expected top quality for the premium price (compared to other DIY Prusas). Total price $514 and 7 weeks before I had a functioning printer.

    Design problems:
    The metal frame may seem like it would add structure and make for a more solid printer, but that is NOT what really happens with this printer frame. The way the horizontal bed assembly is attached to the metal frame leads to a lot of movement of the frame. Especially if you ever need to touch the control knob during a print. The metal frame will move in relation to the print bed causing the print nozzle to move up and down during printing. Also, any change in tension of the filament will do the same thing, leading to gaps or bulges in the print layer.

    The front of the Y-axis (print bed) assembly rests about 2mm lower than the rear of the assembly. This attributes to leveling issues with the print bed.

    The Z-axis Acme lead screws are allowed to float while the axis is guided by 8mm rods attached to the metal frame. This is not a bad design except for the mounting base is made from aluminum and the mounting hole is slightly off causing one of the lead screw to rub on the metal. I was able to make some bushings to quiet the chatter caused by the lead screw contacting the block.

    Electrical SAFETY issue. This printer uses a metal frame. The DC power supply is connected to earth ground via the 3-prong C13 plug. This provides a ground to the chassis of the power supply, however, the power supply chassis is FLOATING, electrically isolated from the printer frame. If the Line wire were to come lose and touch the printer frame, this would NOT trip the circuit breaker, but instead expose a person to 110/220VAC! This is a serious design flaw. I added a ground wire from the C13 connector to a point on the frame.

    I also purchased 0.19" aluminum plate ($50) and secured the metal frame and raised and secured the front of the Y-axis assembly. This has significantly helped with the larger prints, allowing me to utilize nearly the entire 200x200mm of the print bed. Whereas before, I was restricted to about a 80x80mm area without running into problems printing.

    I cannot recommend purchasing this printer (or anything else from JG Aurora). I wish that I could have returned this but because of the many delays dealing with support, I am well past the 30-days A-Z guarantee from Amazon. The support seemed friendly at first, but quickly proved they either did not understand the problems or were condescending and arrogant (asking for pictures of a tripped circuit breaker, warped print bed, voltage measurements from non-working power supply, asking to verify no shorts to ground after sending video of a print in progress, etc).
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