QIDI X-Smart3 vs Flashforge AD5M Pro - ABS & ASA, Failure & Redemption | 3D Printing Journey

ABS and ASA are notoriously tricky to print—but when my QIDI had me pulling out my already thinning hair, the Flashforge Adventurer 5M Pro came to the rescue. In this video, I battle through failed prints, firmware meltdowns, and setting up a ventilation system, and finally gain the ability to print in ABS and ASA!

Whether you’re troubleshooting your own printer or just watching to feel better about your own struggles, stick around for the chaos and redemption.

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⏱ Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
1:38 - Ventilation System Setup
3:48 - The Qidi Troubleshooting Saga
4:43 - FlashForge AD5M Pro Intro, Setup and First Prints
7:13 - FlashForge Disclosures and Material Testing
8:27 - Affiliate Link Shoutouts
9:03 - Overall Thoughts on the QiDi
9:51 - Takeaways & What’s Next
10:22 - Outro & Viewer Q&A
10:48 - Bloopers

🎵 Music, Sound & Graphics Credits:

Record Scrach Sound Effect by freesound_community from Pixabay
https://pixabay.com/users/freesound_c...
Play Button Stock Videos animation by Vecteezy
https://www.vecteezy.com/free-videos/...

Vocal Tracks:
"We did it," "Spools a Rolling," "Print the Future," and "Print, Play, Film" created by Billy Brenner [KHA Entertainment] via Suno.com, and will be made available soon as a playlist.

Additional Music supplied by YouTube Audio Library

🧩 Models Featured:

Generic Magnetic Hose Adapter by Random Khaos
https://makerworld.com/en/models/3740...

Low Profile Exhaust Vent by mcmaven
https://makerworld.com/en/models/3835...

Adjustable Window Prop For 4 Inch Exhaust Vent by Print Locker
https://makerworld.com/en/models/5084...

QIDI X-SMART 3 60mm fan to 80mm hose by paulet97
https://makerworld.com/en/models/5111...