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 This printer is also resold by Hictop under the model 3DP-25. This printer is also resold by Hictop under the model 3DP-25.
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 +==== A3S or A3S MkII? ====
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 +Please note, JGAurora has released a **second-generation A3S MkII** for 2019, which is based on the [[/a5s|A5S]] printer. If your A3S has an SD card slot at the front, then you have the new version, and should refer to the [[/a5s|A5S]] page for more relevant information. If your A3S has a USB stick port on the side, then you have the first-generation A3S, and should read on! :-)
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 ==== General Infomation ==== ==== General Infomation ====
 These printers have TWO motherboards - there is a main motherboard (it is an {{:a5:mks-gen-l.jpg?linkonly|MKS Gen L}}) which runs the printer, and a second motherboard attached to the LCD (an {{:a5:mks-tft28.jpg?linkonly|MKS 2.8" LCD module}}) which handles the LCD touch screen interface. They are completely separate devices, and the only communication between the two occurs by an internal serial port. The LCD motherboard sends basic gcode commands to the main motherboard, and then listens for the replies. These printers have TWO motherboards - there is a main motherboard (it is an {{:a5:mks-gen-l.jpg?linkonly|MKS Gen L}}) which runs the printer, and a second motherboard attached to the LCD (an {{:a5:mks-tft28.jpg?linkonly|MKS 2.8" LCD module}}) which handles the LCD touch screen interface. They are completely separate devices, and the only communication between the two occurs by an internal serial port. The LCD motherboard sends basic gcode commands to the main motherboard, and then listens for the replies.
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   * Apr 5th 2018: [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RTkYKlWWRPo|Educating Savvas]]   * Apr 5th 2018: [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RTkYKlWWRPo|Educating Savvas]]
 ==== Printer Versions ==== ==== Printer Versions ====
-JGAurora is known for slightly changing their printers over time without informing customers. So far there have been at least two main changes to the A5 and A3S printers:+JGAurora is known for slightly changing their printers over time without informing customers. So far there have been MANY changes to the A5 and A3S printers:
   - V1 printer with 3D printed parts on the Z-axis and X-axis.   - V1 printer with 3D printed parts on the Z-axis and X-axis.
   - V2 printer with metal parts on Z-axis and X-axis (this is when they introduced the word "upgraded" to the name)   - V2 printer with metal parts on Z-axis and X-axis (this is when they introduced the word "upgraded" to the name)
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   - V6 printer with new more reliable filament sensor - the early sensors would wear down very quickly and become faulty.   - V6 printer with new more reliable filament sensor - the early sensors would wear down very quickly and become faulty.
   - V7 printer with injection-moulded Y-axis support   - V7 printer with injection-moulded Y-axis support
 +  - V8 with bed clips and triangle cut off corners, and injection moulded mounts for the X/Z axis joiners. 
 +  - V9 with bed clips (no longer stuck down with adhesive), no more cut off corners, power supply replaced with generic brand, Z-smooth-rod holders are now injection moulded, not machined metal. 
 +  - V10 with A4988 stepper drivers that are fixed-vref, and cannot be tuned. For better or worse! 
 +  - V11 with 6-pin bed cable (__big safety improvement__)
  
 If you ask nicely, in some cases JGAurora has been known to provide replacement upgrade parts, either for free, or for a discounted price. They do not have a clear policy on this however, which can be disappointing for those early customers. :-( If you ask nicely, in some cases JGAurora has been known to provide replacement upgrade parts, either for free, or for a discounted price. They do not have a clear policy on this however, which can be disappointing for those early customers. :-(
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 ==== Known Design Faults ==== ==== Known Design Faults ====
   - **The packaging of these printers is CONSISTENTLY terrible**. If you buy one, you can almost EXPECT to have some broken parts. Very commonly, __the motor couplers are stretched__, which can cause z-wobble and vibration during z-axis movement. The glass printing bed is also often arriving broken, bent or detached. The connector for the heated bed is weakly attached, and has arrived ripped off for a number of customers. JGAurora has claimed to have improved the packaging, but **these issues continue to happen consistently**. Replacement parts are provided under warranty to customers suffering shipping damage, but customers need to contact their reseller first, and may be asked to provide photos and or videos, which can be frustrating, adding insult to injury. Buy from [[https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B077JQTPMX/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B077JQTPMX&linkCode=as2&tag=samuelpinches-20&linkId=0a69509e22434ec19e3b6e006d6e69d1|Amazon]] if you want to avoid this, as Amazon takes greater care with transport of products.   - **The packaging of these printers is CONSISTENTLY terrible**. If you buy one, you can almost EXPECT to have some broken parts. Very commonly, __the motor couplers are stretched__, which can cause z-wobble and vibration during z-axis movement. The glass printing bed is also often arriving broken, bent or detached. The connector for the heated bed is weakly attached, and has arrived ripped off for a number of customers. JGAurora has claimed to have improved the packaging, but **these issues continue to happen consistently**. Replacement parts are provided under warranty to customers suffering shipping damage, but customers need to contact their reseller first, and may be asked to provide photos and or videos, which can be frustrating, adding insult to injury. Buy from [[https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B077JQTPMX/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B077JQTPMX&linkCode=as2&tag=samuelpinches-20&linkId=0a69509e22434ec19e3b6e006d6e69d1|Amazon]] if you want to avoid this, as Amazon takes greater care with transport of products.
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