This cannot be possible. It must be some kind of AI bullshit, right?

I'm back with an update, in case anyone is interested.

If you want to know the lore, here are my previous posts: Do NOT buy Creality, and Creality K1 woes

Quick summary: I still think Creality is garbage.

I started with a used Ender 3 v2 that I picked up cheaply to see if I even liked 3D printing. It drove me insane, but I figured it was old and used, so maybe a newer printer would be better, easier, and less frustrating. During Black Friday 2025, I bought a Creality K1.

It was a nightmare the entire time I owned it.

The machine had constant problems, and Creality did the bare minimum to help. When it became clear that the printer was not reasonably repairable, they still refused to take it back. I ended up reporting the issue to Consumer Protection through Ontario's Ministry of Public and Business Service Delivery and Procurement.

Because of that, the store I bought it from eventually refunded me and took the machine back. I still lost several hundred dollars on extra hotends, replacement parts, repair attempts, and the camera Creality sells separately. I sent all of it back with the K1. During that entire mess, Creality offered me one free replacement part, never apologized, and never made any real effort to make things right.

I'm done with Creality permanently and forever.

That said, I still wanted an enclosed printer. I spent a few weeks researching options, narrowed it down to a few brands, and eliminated them one by one until I landed on Elegoo — specifically the Centauri Carbon 1. I bought it in early April when it went on sale. It ended up costing roughly $100 CAD more than I paid for the K1 during Black Friday.

And honestly? This printer is the absolute tits.

After almost four months and dozens of prints, it has failed twice. Both failures were filament-related, and both were fixed by restarting the print. I've run several brands of PLA and PETG through it, from brand-new rolls to old filament that had been open for months and never bagged or dried. It just chews through everything and puts out clean, reliable prints.

It has been such a relief after dealing with Creality.

The other interesting update is that Elegoo actually followed through on their multi-filament system for the Centauri Carbon. It's called CANVAS, and it's listed at $80 CAD, compared to the $600 Creality wants for theirs. I might buy one eventually, but I'm not an early adopter anymore, so I'll wait until people have the first units in hand.

I've mentioned the Centauri Carbon in comments before, but I wanted to make a proper post after spending enough time with it to feel confident recommending it.

One note: it does not have a dedicated mobile app. That said, I've been using OctoPrint with it, and it has been flawless for me.

TL;DR: I will never buy another Creality product. The Elegoo Centauri Carbon has been amazing and super reliable, and I genuinely think anyone buying a new printer should consider it, at the very least.

Am I forgetting anything?

I’m writing as a Niagara resident who is increasingly frustrated with the number of major decisions your government continues to push without meaningful public support or proper study.

I strongly oppose the pattern of decisions your government has made, including:

• The push toward forced municipal amalgamation in Niagara and other regions, despite local opposition and no clear evidence it would reduce costs or improve services
• The Greenbelt land swap scandal, where protected land was removed from the Greenbelt to allow development that benefited a small group of developers
• Policies and development pressures that weaken protections for the Niagara Escarpment, a critical natural area that communities in this region depend on
• Expanding private healthcare delivery while public hospitals struggle with staffing shortages, funding pressures, and long wait times
• The use of Minister’s Zoning Orders (MZOs) to fast-track development projects while bypassing normal municipal planning and environmental review
• The proposal to build Highway 413 through farmland and environmentally sensitive areas despite strong opposition from municipalities and environmental groups
• Extensive taxpayer-funded government advertising campaigns, including ads during major sporting events, that many Ontarians feel blur the line between public information and political promotion
• The decision to redevelop Ontario Place with a controversial private luxury spa complex and major public land transfer to private operators
• The abrupt closure of the Ontario Science Centre despite previous engineering reports indicating the building could continue operating with repairs
• Expanding Strong Mayor powers to allow mayors to override council decisions and push through provincial priorities
• The cancellation of renewable energy projects early in your government’s term, costing taxpayers significant contract penalties
• Significant cuts to conservation authorities, limiting their ability to review development for flood and environmental risks
• Legislation restricting municipalities’ ability to install new bike lanes without provincial approval
• Attempts to change Toronto municipal governance during an election cycle, including reducing the size of city council
• Significant cuts to the Ontario Student Assistance Program, reducing grants and increasing reliance on loans for many post-secondary students
• Changes to Ontario rent control rules that removed rent increase protections for many newer rental units, raising concerns about housing affordability for tenants

Taken together, these decisions send a clear message that local voices matter less than large development interests.

Our communities deserve transparency, consultation, adequate healthcare, and respect for local governance.

Please stop forcing sweeping changes on municipalities and residents who have repeatedly made their opposition clear.

Your government exists to serve the people of Ontario. Unfortunately, many of your decisions give the impression that it is serving well-connected insiders rather than the public. People are paying attention. We know what’s happening, and we have had enough.

I've been struggling with my K1 since Christmas. I bought it on sale for Black Friday and no matter who I contact at Creality, no one can tell me what replacement parts to order. K1 parts don't fit my printer. They want pictures to see what 'buckle' I have, because my serial number isn't enough information, but who wants to tear down a printer just to take pictures? Now my thermistor is broken (a leg weld just fell right off while I was fixing a clog), and I can't order a new one because what do I order? This printer doesn't take K1 parts. Every time I order something, it has to get shipped back. I'm annoyed and venting, but also trying to help anyone else considering a Creality printer. Don't do it. Their support is a joke and they take zero accountability.

I've added an image for help explaining the problem. These two JST connections are completely different, but both are supposed to be for the K1. And both of these listings are Creality Official:

Here's one and here's the other.

Everything was going great until I had to replace some parts. The nozzles I bought as backup? They're supposed to be for the K1 but they didn't fit. That's how I found out I'll need nozzles that cost $20 each, or more.

The hotend kit from Amazon said K1 but the JSTs don't match. Pulled the wires to swap between the old part and the new one, and the wires don't fit either.

Nothing I'm buying for a K1 actually fits my machine. Creality refuses to answer me or help.

Anyone know what's happening here?

I'm editing to add that the parts I'm buying are official Creality parts.

I'm selling my used Ender 3 v2, and I've upgraded the hotend, extruder, screen, and bed. It comes with 25 extra nozzles, the old glass bed, and whatever else goes with it (e.g. I can't remember). Is $200 CAD a reasonable price, with delivery?

The K1 was on sale for half price, and my junk shop Ender 3 v2 had some kind of stroke, so I couldn't pass it up.

I am absolutely infatuated with it, and the Creality Print software. In 3 days, I've printed 20 hours of stuff. I've had one failure, which was probably my own fault, and everything else was flawless. It just works.

Thanks to everyone that helped me try to work out the issues from my last post.

ISOLEYIN Ultra PLA 3D Printing Filament 1kg, 1.75mm

I got two spools of this stuff (black and white). First few prints with the white went perfectly. Since then, it won't adhere normally.

I've tried increasing the bed temperature to 60, filament temperature to 210, washed the bed and reapplied the glue, dried the filament.. nothing works.

When I try a raft, it blobs through it, and then won't adhere to itself.

I'm assuming it's me, but idk what I'm doing wrong.

Please be kind, I've only had my printer for a couple of months.

For anyone wondering, it wasn't my filament. It was my nozzle. I replaced the hotend when I first got the printer, and I thought the nozzles would last longer than a few prints. As soon as I replaced it, everything was great again. Note to self, order these things in bulk.

I managed to find the greatest deal ever on a used 3D printer. I've already got a new screen with updated firmware, a new hotend kit on its way today, and I am planning on replacing the bed with tempered glass at some point (I am nervous about ordering it online). I'm also getting the enclosure because my apartment is very small.

All told, I will have spent about $175 CAD for the whole thing and I'm pretty chuffed about it.

Is there anything else I should be doing or getting to make this thing epic?

This is my first time using a 3D printer, and it has taken a little time to learn. I will happily take any advice you have to offer.

I'm editing to add that I appreciate the comments and advice, and I'm following everything all of you are telling me. As a late adopter, enthusiasts like you are a goldmine, and I am super grateful for your help!

I'm very new and I'm sorry if this is a stupid question, but is there any way to set folder (and future subfolder) permissions on Ubuntu?

I use the Arrs and new folders are made automatically when something completes, but I constantly have to use Plex to optimize my videos before they'll play. Unfortunately, the new folders get locked when they're made.

I'm not sure what I've done to my setup, but I'd love some help if anyone is willing.