Retailing for a very reasonable $299, the new Elegoo Neptune 4 Pro is one of the most promising FDM 3D printers running on Klipper firmware, attracting beginners and budget-focused DIYers. Its max speed was doubled from its predecessor’s 250mm/s to 500mm/s.
N4 Pro’s motherboard features and quad-core 64-bit 1.5GHz ARM processor that allows fast g-code file processing and motor control. The print files can be loaded offline through a micro SD card or online via USB or WiFi.
The 300°C high-temp nozzle with an extended hotend design to fully melt the filament, and you can explore a wider range of materials, such as PLA, PETG, ABS, TPU, and high-temp filaments like nylon and carbon fiber. The max print bed temperature was also increased from 100°C to 110°C. To handle the high printing speeds and high temperatures, the dual-gear direct drive extruder is equipped with a high-performance cooling mode -the most significant…
