{"id":33737,"date":"2022-10-07T17:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-10-07T17:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/3dwork.io\/?p=33737"},"modified":"2023-07-23T08:08:43","modified_gmt":"2023-07-23T08:08:43","slug":"voxelab-aquila-s2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/3dwork.io\/en\/voxelab-aquila-s2\/","title":{"rendered":"Voxelab Aquila S2 : Maker soul"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A few weeks ago the <strong len=\"17\">Voxelab Aquila S2<\/strong> arrived in our laboratory, a printer that within the entry range seeks to reach those users with tight budgets who want to take a good base for future improvements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For those who do not know <strong len=\"49\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.voxelab3dp.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" class=\"external\">Voxelab<\/a><\/strong> is a subsidiary brand of the large manufacturer <strong len=\"56\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.flashforgeshop.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" class=\"external\">Flashforge<\/a><\/strong> focused on offering 3D solutions to home users.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Before continuing with the article remind you that you can join&nbsp;<strong>3DWork<\/strong>&nbsp;in our&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/t.me\/The3DWorkChannel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" class=\"external\"><strong>Telegram channel<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;full of disturbed by 3D printing, or in our social networks&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/3DWork.Spain\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"external\"><strong>Facebook<\/strong><\/a>,&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/3dwork_io\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"external\"><strong>Twitter<\/strong><\/a>,&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/3dwork.io\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"external\"><strong>Instagram<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Voxelab Aquila S2 Printer<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong>Voxelab Aquila S2 <\/strong>is an improvement over the Aquila and as we will show you later its great improvement is a very capable direct extrusion print head.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"2021 Voxelab-AquilaS2 Officially launched\u2014Premium FDM Printer for the Joy of DIY 3D Printing\" width=\"1170\" height=\"658\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/iD0a9aD-udg?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It is a simple printer in specifications but very versatile in addition to having an identical base to other printers in its range with which we can access a wide range of improvements that will allow us to learn and grow our capabilities in 3D printing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Below we highlight the characteristics of the machine:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The machine comes<strong>&nbsp;pre-assembled<\/strong>, although with respect to other similar machines it will take some more work to assemble it<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Direct<strong>&nbsp;extrusion<\/strong>&nbsp;print head with all-metal hotend (300\u00baC)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Silent operation<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Generous screen with an encoder with a&nbsp;<strong>simple and friendly system<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>PEI<\/strong>&nbsp;print surface<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>32b electronics<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Print restoration in case of electrical failure<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Also, the inclusion of the instruction manual, some test objects or profiles for Cura (we would have liked it to have been added for others) in the SD along with the rest of the tools and assembly tools make this printer&nbsp;<strong>a perfect kit, especially for those who start in 3D printing.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Technical Specifications:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\" style=\"font-size:14px\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong><strong>Printing materials<\/strong><\/strong><\/td><td>PLA, ABS, PETG, TPU.<br>Print PLA-CF, PETG-CF, PET-CF, PA12-CF, PA, PC&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong><strong>Extruder Type<\/strong><\/strong><\/td><td>Direct extruder<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Nozzle size<\/strong><\/td><td>\u00f8 0,4 mm (replaceable)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Nozzle max. temperature<\/strong><\/td><td>\u2264 300 \u00b0C<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Bed max. temperature<\/strong><\/td><td>\u2264 110 \u00b0C&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Control Panel<\/strong><\/td><td>4.3&#8243; color display with encoder<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong><strong>Electronics<\/strong><\/strong><\/td><td>N32 (32b)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong><strong>Print size<\/strong><\/strong><\/td><td>220*220*240mm<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong><strong>Print speed<\/strong><\/strong><\/td><td>\u2264180 mm\/s, 30-60 mm\/s real<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong><strong>Machine dimensions<\/strong><\/strong><\/td><td>485*344*382(402)mm<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Price<\/strong><\/td><td>$279 <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.voxelab3dp.com\/product\/aquila-s2-diy-3d-printer-kits?cID=59\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" class=\"external\">from Voxelab Store<\/a><\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Where to buy the Voxelab Aquila S2?<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can buy the&nbsp;<strong>Voxelab Aquila S2<\/strong>&nbsp;on the&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.voxelab3dp.com\/product\/aquila-s2-diy-3d-printer-kits?cID=59\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" class=\"external\">Voxelab website<\/a><\/strong>&nbsp;as well as on the Amazon and Aliexpress marketplaces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here we leave you the direct links to the printer that we refer to in this article.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong style=\"color: rgb(97, 182, 97);\">V<\/strong><span style=\"color: #61b661;\"><strong>oxelab Aquila S2<\/strong><\/span><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3CukgDA\" data-type=\"URL\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" class=\"external\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"60\" height=\"19\" class=\"wp-image-21668\" style=\"width: 60px;\" src=\"https:\/\/3dwork.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Amazon-Logo-PNG-e1579685453346.png\" alt=\"- - -\" title=\"- -\" srcset=\"https:\/\/3dwork.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Amazon-Logo-PNG-e1579685453346.png 1267w, https:\/\/3dwork.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Amazon-Logo-PNG-e1579685453346-300x94.png 300w, https:\/\/3dwork.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Amazon-Logo-PNG-e1579685453346-1024x322.png 1024w, https:\/\/3dwork.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Amazon-Logo-PNG-e1579685453346-768x242.png 768w, https:\/\/3dwork.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Amazon-Logo-PNG-e1579685453346-1200x399.png 1200w, https:\/\/3dwork.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Amazon-Logo-PNG-e1579685453346-585x184.png 585w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 60px) 100vw, 60px\" \/><\/a><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/s.click.aliexpress.com\/e\/_EJqfJyL\" data-type=\"URL\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" class=\"external\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"80\" height=\"17\" class=\"wp-image-24186\" style=\"width: 80px;\" src=\"https:\/\/3dwork.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/aliexpress-logo.png\" alt=\"- - -\" title=\"- -\" srcset=\"https:\/\/3dwork.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/aliexpress-logo.png 500w, https:\/\/3dwork.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/aliexpress-logo-300x65.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 80px) 100vw, 80px\" \/><\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you use them, the price of the product will be the same as if you access them as usual, but&nbsp;<strong>3DWork will have a small commission left<\/strong>.<br>Something that will help us support the project and continue generating content.<\/p>\n\n\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-table-of-contents uagb-toc__align-left uagb-toc__columns-1  uagb-block-eca611a2      \"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-scroll= \"1\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-offset= \"30\"\n\t\t\t\t\tstyle=\"\"\n\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"uagb-toc__wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"uagb-toc__title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tTable Of Contents\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"uagb-toc__list-wrap \">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<ol class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#technical-specifications\" class=\"uagb-toc-link__trigger\">Technical Specifications:<\/a><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#contents-of-the-voxelab-aquila-s2-kit\" class=\"uagb-toc-link__trigger\">Contents of the Voxelab Aquila S2 kit<\/a><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#unboxing-and-initial-installation\" class=\"uagb-toc-link__trigger\">Unboxing and initial installation<\/a><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#components-and-mechanics\" class=\"uagb-toc-link__trigger\">Components and mechanics<\/a><ul class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#kinematics\" class=\"uagb-toc-link__trigger\">Kinematics<\/a><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#electronics\" class=\"uagb-toc-link__trigger\">Electronics<\/a><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#hotend-extruder-and-bed\" class=\"uagb-toc-link__trigger\">Hotend, extruder and bed<\/a><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#display-and-printer-management-interface\" class=\"uagb-toc-link__trigger\">Display and printer management interface<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#print-quality\" class=\"uagb-toc-link__trigger\">Print quality<\/a><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#final-assessment\" class=\"uagb-toc-link__trigger\">Final assessment<\/a><\/ul><\/ol>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Contents of the Voxelab Aquila S2 kit<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Voxelab<\/strong> has prepared a kit with everything you need, although we already discussed it in more detail below the printer comes partially pre-assembled so it will require assembly on our part<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"313\" src=\"https:\/\/3dwork.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/image-3-1024x313.png\" alt=\"- - -\" class=\"wp-image-33701\" title=\"- -\" srcset=\"https:\/\/3dwork.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/image-3-1024x313.png 1024w, https:\/\/3dwork.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/image-3-300x92.png 300w, https:\/\/3dwork.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/image-3-768x235.png 768w, https:\/\/3dwork.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/image-3-450x138.png 450w, https:\/\/3dwork.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/image-3-780x238.png 780w, https:\/\/3dwork.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/image-3.png 1322w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"795\" src=\"https:\/\/3dwork.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/image-5-1024x795.png\" alt=\"- - -\" class=\"wp-image-33705\" title=\"- -\" srcset=\"https:\/\/3dwork.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/image-5-1024x795.png 1024w, https:\/\/3dwork.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/image-5-300x233.png 300w, https:\/\/3dwork.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/image-5-768x596.png 768w, https:\/\/3dwork.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/image-5-450x349.png 450w, https:\/\/3dwork.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/image-5-780x605.png 780w, https:\/\/3dwork.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/image-5.png 1144w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In the following image we can find everything that is included in the kit:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"708\" src=\"https:\/\/3dwork.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/image-4-1024x708.png\" alt=\"- - -\" class=\"wp-image-33703\" title=\"- -\" srcset=\"https:\/\/3dwork.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/image-4-1024x708.png 1024w, https:\/\/3dwork.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/image-4-300x207.png 300w, https:\/\/3dwork.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/image-4-768x531.png 768w, https:\/\/3dwork.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/image-4-450x311.png 450w, https:\/\/3dwork.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/image-4-780x539.png 780w, https:\/\/3dwork.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/image-4.png 1151w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As you can see the&nbsp;<strong>kit comes with everything you will need for assembly, first tests, and maintenance<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Unboxing and initial installation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As we already anticipated&nbsp;<strong>the Voxelab kit comes partially pre-assembled from the factory although in this case only the part of the Y axis and the electronics with which we must assemble the Z columns and the X axis ourselves<\/strong>, it is not a complicated task but we will have to do it following the manual or the following video.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Aquila S2 Official Unboxing and Assembly video\" width=\"1170\" height=\"658\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/JrB5IgzjilA?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Depending on your expertise this&nbsp;<strong>assembly process takes about 30-45 minutes<\/strong>.&nbsp;It would have been a detail that the screws were labeled, it is not complicated to know which screw to use in each step but some labels would help in the process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Once our machine is fully assembled we will proceed to turn it on following the wizard for loading filaments.&nbsp;Below you can see a video of the process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Aquila S2- Guidance of filament load\/unload tutorial\" width=\"1170\" height=\"658\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/m7EgV3NcCdE?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Now we only have to level the bed, sorry to tell you that&nbsp;<strong>it does not carry any type of automatic leveling or an assistant for it and that Voxelab should seriously implement it in future firmware updates<\/strong>.<br>We show you a video that can show you the process in a simpler way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Voxelab Aquila S2- Leveling tutorial\" width=\"1170\" height=\"658\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/3RHyMsOsvjk?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Once we have leveled our bed inside&nbsp;<strong>the microSD different printing tests are included, in this case we loved to include a quick test that allows to verify different aspects of the printer instead of the typical figure<\/strong>.&nbsp;It is also interesting that it includes other tests that are functional as a toolbox.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Components and mechanics<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With a simple design&nbsp;<strong>Voxelab<\/strong>&nbsp;has opted for a standard&nbsp;<strong>aluminum structure<\/strong>&nbsp;in line with the rest of the manufacturers, the use of normal profiles allows&nbsp;<strong>great compatibility with mods and upgrades used in similar machines being the Aquila S2 a perfect machine to use as a base to improve it based on our needs<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/3dwork.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/image-7.png\" alt=\"- - -\" class=\"wp-image-33712\" width=\"357\" height=\"357\" title=\"- -\" srcset=\"https:\/\/3dwork.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/image-7.png 600w, https:\/\/3dwork.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/image-7-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/3dwork.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/image-7-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/3dwork.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/image-7-450x450.png 450w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 357px) 100vw, 357px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Kinematics<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With its&nbsp;<strong>Cartesian kinematics,<\/strong>&nbsp;where it is the bed that moves on the Y axis,&nbsp;<strong>Voxelab<\/strong>&nbsp;has rightly opted for a&nbsp;<strong>magnetic PEI surface<\/strong>&nbsp;that allows it to lighten the whole significantly improving the performance of the machine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"490\" src=\"https:\/\/3dwork.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/image-8-1024x490.png\" alt=\"- - -\" class=\"wp-image-33714\" title=\"- -\" srcset=\"https:\/\/3dwork.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/image-8-1024x490.png 1024w, https:\/\/3dwork.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/image-8-300x144.png 300w, https:\/\/3dwork.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/image-8-768x367.png 768w, https:\/\/3dwork.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/image-8-1536x735.png 1536w, https:\/\/3dwork.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/image-8-450x215.png 450w, https:\/\/3dwork.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/image-8-780x373.png 780w, https:\/\/3dwork.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/image-8-1600x765.png 1600w, https:\/\/3dwork.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/image-8.png 1854w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It is also appreciated that&nbsp;<strong>Voxelab<\/strong>&nbsp;added&nbsp;<strong>belt tensioners on the X and Y axes&nbsp;<\/strong>that greatly facilitate the tasks of tensioning and adjustment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Unfortunately, it does not include double motor in Z than in machines with direct extrusion, having more weight on the X axis, it is always appreciated to have them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Electronics<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The&nbsp;<strong>Aquila S2<\/strong>&nbsp;has <strong>32b N32 electronics with TMC2208 drivers in STANDALONE mode<\/strong>.&nbsp;In this aspect, we have alternative firmware and compatibility with others of similar machines that can improve aspects that are not very polished.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We think&nbsp;<strong>it would have been interesting to use some TMC2209 or at least the drivers in UART mode since it would give us more control options and simplify some tasks such as adjusting the current in the motors<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"340\" src=\"https:\/\/3dwork.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/image-9-1024x340.png\" alt=\"- - -\" class=\"wp-image-33716\" title=\"- -\" srcset=\"https:\/\/3dwork.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/image-9-1024x340.png 1024w, https:\/\/3dwork.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/image-9-300x100.png 300w, https:\/\/3dwork.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/image-9-768x255.png 768w, https:\/\/3dwork.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/image-9-1536x510.png 1536w, https:\/\/3dwork.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/image-9-450x149.png 450w, https:\/\/3dwork.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/image-9-780x259.png 780w, https:\/\/3dwork.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/image-9-1600x532.png 1600w, https:\/\/3dwork.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/image-9.png 1797w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We believe that the options available on the screen fall short for an average user where we miss many more adjustment options such as the leveling assistant and others similar.<br>These improvements are available by the&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/redirect.viglink.com\/?key=0ab71bd42c2ca312a536dac167978a13&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fgithub.com%2Falexqzd%2FMarlin&amp;type=ap&amp;loc=https%3A%2F%2F9to5toys.com%2F2022%2F03%2F07%2Freview-voxelab-aquila-s2-3d-printer%2F&amp;ref=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" class=\"external\">community<\/a><\/strong>&nbsp;in particular we review the firmware of comrade Alex that provides that extra options in addition to providing us with the&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/Voxelab-64\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" class=\"external\">Source Code of Marlin<\/a><\/strong>&nbsp;to be able to create our own in more current versions of Marlin and with our needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As usual,&nbsp;<strong>we have a USB port<\/strong>&nbsp;to connect our electronics to other devices and an&nbsp;<strong>SD port<\/strong>&nbsp;to transfer\/print our parts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It is also appreciated the functionality that&nbsp;<strong>in the event of an unexpected power failure the printer can recover the printing<\/strong>&nbsp;once we have current.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Hotend, extruder and bed<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As we already anticipated the&nbsp;<strong>Aquila S2<\/strong>, as a great difference from its sister Aquila, mounts a print head in direct extrusion that has behaved, in extrusion, in a sensational way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As we explained in our&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/3dwork.io\/en\/mejores-extrusores-en-2022\/\">recent article on extruders<\/a><\/strong>, direct extrusion allows us to have greater control and traction of the filament.&nbsp;This extra control on the filament reduces the extrusion distances between the extruder gears and the output through the nozzle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/3dwork.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/image-12-1024x768.png\" alt=\"- - -\" class=\"wp-image-33723\" title=\"- -\" srcset=\"https:\/\/3dwork.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/image-12-1024x768.png 1024w, https:\/\/3dwork.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/image-12-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/3dwork.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/image-12-768x576.png 768w, https:\/\/3dwork.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/image-12-280x210.png 280w, https:\/\/3dwork.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/image-12-560x420.png 560w, https:\/\/3dwork.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/image-12-450x338.png 450w, https:\/\/3dwork.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/image-12-780x585.png 780w, https:\/\/3dwork.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/image-12.png 1184w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">According to its specifications it can reach 300\u00baC which will allow us, depending on the material, to work with technical filaments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Something interesting to improve could be the trigger of the filament tensioner that includes that due to its size is sometimes not very easy to manipulate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Another aspect that we did not like and that we have been quite limited by the result of our tests is&nbsp;<strong>the layer fan which provides a very fair air flow in addition the design of the air nozzle does not help to improve<\/strong>&nbsp;this aspect.&nbsp;Luckily, and that&#8217;s why we name this printer as a maker, we can find some alternative designs to improve this aspect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"556\" src=\"https:\/\/3dwork.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/image-10-1024x556.png\" alt=\"- - -\" class=\"wp-image-33718\" title=\"- -\" srcset=\"https:\/\/3dwork.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/image-10-1024x556.png 1024w, https:\/\/3dwork.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/image-10-300x163.png 300w, https:\/\/3dwork.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/image-10-768x417.png 768w, https:\/\/3dwork.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/image-10-1536x834.png 1536w, https:\/\/3dwork.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/image-10-450x244.png 450w, https:\/\/3dwork.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/image-10-780x424.png 780w, https:\/\/3dwork.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/image-10.png 1598w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With respect to the&nbsp;<strong>hot bed there is not much to highlight since it behaves correctly and the use of a textured PEI strap is appreciated<\/strong>&nbsp;in addition to reducing the weight of the set improving the performance of the printer allows us to remove our newly printed pieces easily and safely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Display and printer management interface<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We have a&nbsp;<strong>4.3&#8243; full-color screen in a rectangular format that we control through the typical rotary control<\/strong>&nbsp;since it does not have a touch screen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"428\" src=\"https:\/\/3dwork.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/image-11-1024x428.png\" alt=\"- - -\" class=\"wp-image-33720\" title=\"- -\" srcset=\"https:\/\/3dwork.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/image-11-1024x428.png 1024w, https:\/\/3dwork.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/image-11-300x126.png 300w, https:\/\/3dwork.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/image-11-768x321.png 768w, https:\/\/3dwork.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/image-11-1536x643.png 1536w, https:\/\/3dwork.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/image-11-450x188.png 450w, https:\/\/3dwork.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/image-11-780x326.png 780w, https:\/\/3dwork.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/image-11-1600x670.png 1600w, https:\/\/3dwork.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/image-11.png 1919w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As before we discussed the possibility of using an alternative firmware for electronics in this case we believe that it is a great improvement to do so since, although it is an intuitive interface and with certain basic options, we think that the options are fair missing adjustments for many options that can be useful or new functions that would improve the machine enormously.<br>Although we sincerely hope that Voxelab in future updates will improve this aspect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Print quality<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To check the default settings which is what normally 90% of people do when using a new printer, more if you are starting out in 3D printing, the first thing we did was launch the example object that carries the SD that we loved that was a piece with different objects to verify the capabilities of the printer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Already in this test we could observe that the layer ventilation is something that can be improved, being totally confirmed when we made more complex prints.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"427\" src=\"https:\/\/3dwork.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/image-13-1024x427.png\" alt=\"- - -\" class=\"wp-image-33725\" title=\"- -\" srcset=\"https:\/\/3dwork.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/image-13-1024x427.png 1024w, https:\/\/3dwork.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/image-13-300x125.png 300w, https:\/\/3dwork.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/image-13-768x321.png 768w, https:\/\/3dwork.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/image-13-1536x641.png 1536w, https:\/\/3dwork.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/image-13-450x188.png 450w, https:\/\/3dwork.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/image-13-780x326.png 780w, https:\/\/3dwork.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/image-13-1600x668.png 1600w, https:\/\/3dwork.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/image-13.png 1919w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Within the SD of the&nbsp;<strong>Aquila S2&nbsp;<\/strong>we can find other test pieces as well as profiles for Cura or&nbsp;<strong>Voxelab&#8217;s<\/strong>&nbsp;own laminator, VoxelMaker, which does its functions in a very decent way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In our case we decided to use PrusaSlicer using as a base an Ender S1 profile that with the minimum adjustments in temperature, flow and retractions has given us excellent results.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/3dwork.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/image-14-1024x768.png\" alt=\"- - -\" class=\"wp-image-33727\" title=\"- -\" srcset=\"https:\/\/3dwork.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/image-14-1024x768.png 1024w, https:\/\/3dwork.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/image-14-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/3dwork.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/image-14-768x576.png 768w, https:\/\/3dwork.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/image-14-280x210.png 280w, https:\/\/3dwork.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/image-14-560x420.png 560w, https:\/\/3dwork.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/image-14-450x337.png 450w, https:\/\/3dwork.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/image-14-780x585.png 780w, https:\/\/3dwork.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/image-14.png 1183w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">During the printing of the tool drawer, we were increasing the speed of printing by 25% every few centimeters reaching 200% confirming that this printer can give a lot of play.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As an anecdote\/advice we suggest that&nbsp;<strong>you be careful with the wiring since in the case of high parts this can turn off your printer<\/strong>&nbsp;in the middle of a print.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"422\" src=\"https:\/\/3dwork.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/image-15-1024x422.png\" alt=\"- - -\" class=\"wp-image-33729\" title=\"- -\" srcset=\"https:\/\/3dwork.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/image-15-1024x422.png 1024w, https:\/\/3dwork.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/image-15-300x124.png 300w, https:\/\/3dwork.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/image-15-768x316.png 768w, https:\/\/3dwork.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/image-15-1536x633.png 1536w, https:\/\/3dwork.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/image-15-450x185.png 450w, https:\/\/3dwork.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/image-15-780x321.png 780w, https:\/\/3dwork.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/image-15-1600x659.png 1600w, https:\/\/3dwork.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/image-15.png 1918w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We also perform some&nbsp;<strong>power cut tests working perfectly and allowing us to recover our impressions<\/strong>&nbsp;!!!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We still&nbsp;<strong>have to do some tests with TPU, PETG, or ASA \/ ABS&nbsp;<\/strong>to see how it behaves although due to the restrictions in the hotend system and bed materials such as ASA \/ ABS may not be the most suitable for this machine.&nbsp;Obviously for some filaments that the manufacturer indicates to support it would not be with the original nozzle and should be changed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Final assessment<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The&nbsp;<strong>Voxelab Aquila S2<\/strong>&nbsp;has improved slightly over its sister with the inclusion of a<strong>&nbsp;direct extrusion<\/strong>&nbsp;head and slightly improving the firmware, especially in issues such as thermal protection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The use of a&nbsp;<strong>PEI magnetic base<\/strong>,&nbsp;<strong>recovery from power failures,<\/strong>&nbsp;and a chassis with a standard design will allow us to have an excellent base for future improvements especially when the machine has an excellent price.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We believe that it has several aspects of an easy solution that would have greatly improved the standard machine such as layer ventilation and especially the firmware part of both the electronics and the screen adding at least manual bed leveling, more adjustment options, etc &#8230;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Although the&nbsp;<strong>print head has seemed to us that it gives a very good performance we have to say on the contrary that it is not a standard model so the spare parts have to depend on the brand<\/strong>.&nbsp;In this aspect and taking into account the price difference with its sister Aquila sometimes it may be better to get the latter and invest that price difference in a more standard direct extrusion system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It&nbsp;<strong>would also have been a great improvement the inclusion of a leveling sensor or a filament sensor<\/strong>&nbsp;although this affects the final price of the machine which is where&nbsp;<strong>Voxelab<\/strong>&nbsp;has tried to compete against other brands to 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