Monoprice Mini Delta V2 review

The Mini Delta v2 from Monoprice is a small, cheap, and very fast printer for people who are just starting out. It has an auto-leveling bed, a color touch screen, Wi-Fi, and easy-to-use software for cutting. It also doesn’t need to be assembled. Delta printers are a lot of fun to watch because they have three spider-like arms that spin out from the top of the machine. I thought this printer was probably meant to be used in a classroom or as a gift for a young person interested in STEM. But it still needs to figure out some things.

With a suggested retail price of $179, it’s hard to understand what’s wrong with the Monoprice Mini Delta v2. This is especially true when you consider that the excellent Creality Ender 2 Pro, one of the best 3D printers on the market, is just a few dollars more expensive. The print bed is shaky, and the cooling fan isn’t strong enough. Sometimes the machine needs to be turned on and off by hand to clear its memory between prints.

Monoprice Mini Delta V2 review: Design

The Monoprice Mini Delta 3D Printer(Opens in a new window) has been improved with the Mini Delta V2, which has a touch screen that can be changed and an internal diagnostic system.

The V2 will take the place of the Mini Delta in Monoprice’s line. We weren’t able to test the first model, but we can say that the V2’s touch screen is responsive and fun to use. Unlike some models, like the XYZprinting da Vinci 1.0 Pro, whose leveling systems were too complicated or poorly made, this one’s leveling is really automatic and doesn’t need to be adjusted. You can buy this printer from its official website.

Monoprice Mini Delta V2 review: Features

It has one flaw: the print area is round and smaller than it would be on a regular printer of the same size. Even so, the motion is still very interesting to see. The Mini Delta 2 has a print area that is a little over 4.7 inches tall and a little over 4.3 inches around.

That adds up to about 81 cubic inches, which is less than what the Polaroid Playsmart offers, which is 107 cubic inches. The Delta Mini V2 has a small SD card slot, a Micro USB port, and a Wi-Fi interface, among other ways to connect. But the last option isn’t very useful because you can’t use a slicing program to connect directly to the printer or control it through the web. Instead, you can only use Wi-Fi with a bad app on your phone.

Monoprice Mini Delta V2 review: Printing

You might not think it, but a cheap printer like the Mini Delta has great print quality. You may be able to make much better models if you slow down the print speed. In fact, we found that at the slowest setting, the layers were much harder to see and there were a lot less filament strands hanging off.

This printer can make models with PLA, ABS, PETG, and wood-infused filaments. PETG is the plastic used in beverage bottles (although this requires a metal nozzle). This gives the user a lot more freedom in what they can make, making it perfect for first-time users or people who want to see what entry-level 3D printers can do.

Monoprice Mini Delta V2 review: Software

For the Mini Delta V2, Monoprice offers a modified version of Cura 4.3, an open-source program that comes with several other 3D printers. You can choose the Monoprice printer you’re using in the app. The program then visually represents the build area and shows a print-ready object in it. Some of our typical test objects are sticking out of the build area in this picture, which shows how small it is. I would have had to make them smaller to be able to print them.

Monoprice Mini Delta V2 review: Conclusion

The Monoprice Delta Mini V2 is a simple printer that does an excellent job. It can work with a wide range of different materials and print quickly and well. The only limitation is the print bed size, which is 4.3 inches in diameter and can’t print anything wider or taller than 4.7 inches. But most people will have more than enough space, and the Delta Mini V2 is hard to beat for the price.

Even if there are still bugs in the mobile software, it’s hard to find a better printer at this price. The XYZprinting da Vinci Nano costs around $200, but it’s hard to find these days. So, if you’re new to 3D printing, it’s a good idea to try it out on a budget with something like the Monoprice Delta Mini V2.