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For info, there is NOTHING under the print bed that would cause this
This process is driving me nuts. About 5–6 months ago, I reverted to the old firmware just to get rid of this issue. I figured they'd have fixed it by now, so I updated my printer again—but nope, it's still there.
On top of that, for some reason, every time I calibrate my Z height, it's fine for one print and then it's off again. Now I have to run first-layer tests regularly and wait 10 minutes just to make a 30-second print.
If anyone knows a way to fix this without reverting back to 3.1.5 again, I'd really appreciate it because this is getting incredibly frustrating.
I am fairly new to 3D printing, as the Creator 5 Pro is my first printer.
Recently I calibrated my filaments - PLA , ASA , PETG.
I used this youtube guide - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gVU5If1VsAM
For both PLA and ASA the results were BIG improvements in both the visual aspect and functional (tolerances)
However, for PETG, even though visually it seems perfect now - the tolerances are off.
Trying to fit bolts and nuts printed in the calibrated PLA and ASA works flawlessly.
However the PETG ones looks great but never fit.
I do not understand why.
EDIT: additional context
I printed the Orca Cube in Orca slicer. The cube dimensions are perfect (30x30x30mm) But the screw at the bottom only fits halfway, and then it is stuck. When printed in ASA or PLA it fits. cube dimensions are the same. Used digital calipers to measure. The screw from the ASA and PLA cubes fits the PETG cube, so the problem is the threads on the PETG screw/s
Had a print awhile back run out of filament so it sat in the idle state for hours. Then power outage while it was waiting for filament. Printer hasn't really been the same since. I'm swapping out nozzles and noticed the heat sink is very lose. Don't remember if that's normal or i should try tightened it up. For some reason I always have a problem getting the clip to seat properly and wondered if I loose heat sink would be part of the problem?
My AD5M automatically updated to 5.1.8 firmware. Now I can't print anything with Flashprint or Flash Studio. It also turned off my light and won't allow me to turn it back on.
I went back to 5.1.7 and after all of the calibrations a window popped up, I clicked ok and it again installed 5.1.8.
Hopefully I can switch to LAN and reinstall 5.1.7
i don’t know what to do, since not only did i carelessly rip out the display cable, but i also broke the plastic locking thing where i’m supposed to lock the display cable in place. i didn’t know you were supposed to leave the display cable in since i am really new to 3d printing. does anyone have nay suggestions? the cable lock won’t just snap back on and the cable won’t stay in by itself
I recently got my ad5x and it’s been printing fine, expect in tpu. I had one tpu print that worked, and that’s the last time tpu came out of the nozzle. I’ve tried switching presets, drying it, unclogging, a cold pull, loosening the screw on the head. Can’t find a solution yet, for some reason I’m still printing pla just fine, but anytime I switch to tpu it messed up. Lately when I’ve tried unclogged it, there was no tpu that came out. I’ve tried contacting their support team which has so far been no help, and they tried telling me that tpu 95 isn’t supported, which it obviously is. I have eono3d tpu 95. Pls help
I recently got a flashforge ad5m and I'm looking to print an enclosure. I'm relatively new to 3D printing, I looked around sites like printables, makerworld etc and found a lot of options. I actually like the open frame look with the industrial black matte steel. What kind of filament should I use if I want to keep this look? I also found remixes that greatly improved the look of the seams and how the parts connect to each other. Which remix would you guys suggest that I go with? Thanks in advance.
Set up:
flashforge adventurer 5m (2nd hand found in recycle room at apartment complex and seemed fine until I started using PETG)
0.4mm nozzle new
Inland PETG+
nozzle temp 250C
Bed temp 80
Orca slicer
Inland filament dryer set to 50C With RH OF 14-20%
I have been trying to figure out this material for a week and im not sure what to do i initially thought it was a feed issue or a speed issue but after slow everything down a bit. Im still getting blobs forming around the nozzle during initial layer printing. As well as the layer getting printed is rough maybe poor adhesion.
I kept also having failures on the temp tower calibration print from orca after 245 it would bird nest and then completely fail.
I adjusted the z axis from 0.025mm to 0.050mm
Here are the photos I have of the issues. Any advice is appreciated or some good sources to use to learn how to dial in materials would be huge.
On Inland PLA is have no issues with the presets in orca or printables. Just seems to be having an issue with the petg.
Im trying to print a corner shelf so I wanted to try going with a more durable polymer
I will update after this test run with the modified z height.
Also are they any good recommended calibration prints or calibration that I should have done after getting this printer that could be effecting it.
Just over a month with regular shipping. Order number UK 7222. Working on the first print now.
usually there was only one but now i see 8, not sure how can i remove. using flash studio v1.7.9
I got an answer, confirming what a few have mentioned, but thought I would share the email.
Hopefully this is a lesson in that when launching a new machine, set the expectation up front when parts will be available…
Im currently printing my ad5x enclosure which takes around 1.5kg to print and i have 2 spools of 1 kg petg to print it which means that in one of the printing plates i will run into an issue of one spool running out.
Is there a way to put both spools on my IFS and set one as a backup to printing?
A fun support-free print with a freely spinning trophy. Available in vertical and horizontal versions, plus customizable text. Printed with Silk Gold PLA.
I wish you happy printing.
I have a AD5M which I have been happy with. I’m using an old Flash Orca and declining firmware updates.
So, if I have to learn new software and new hardware, which is the better choice?
Amazon will deliver either to me for free here in Alaska. Flashforge would not sell me one when I went to preorder, since I live in Alaska.
So, pros and cons to either?
I'm not having any issues right now, but what are you guys doing to gauge how tight you should tighten your tension screw on the AD5X. I've been just running it all the way in, and not cranking it. Should there be an adjustment process. I didn't see anything on the website.
I’ve been investigating the hardware and firmware inside my **Flashforge Creator 5 Pro**, and I’ve found what appears to be a significant discrepancy between Flashforge’s published specifications and the firmware actually running on the printer.
## What Flashforge officially states
Flashforge’s official Creator 5 technical wiki states that the mainboard uses:
> **“dual-core Cortex-A53”**
> **“8GB of onboard storage”**
**Official Flashforge wiki:**
[Flashforge Creator 5 hardware introduction](https://wiki.flashforge.com/en/creator-series/creator-5-series/manual/intro-creator-5)
---
## What the extracted firmware shows
The firmware extracted from my Creator 5 Pro appears to identify a completely different processor platform.
The findings include:
- Linux kernel compiled for **MIPS**
- Main executables compiled as **32-bit MIPS**
- References to **Ingenic XBurst II**
- Multiple **Ingenic X2600-specific** device-tree and driver strings
- Boot information showing **two XBurst II CPU cores**
- Approximately **512MB RAM** visible to Linux
- A MIPS-specific dynamic linker and toolchain
- No evidence so far of an ARM Cortex-A53 Linux environment
---
## Why this matters
A Cortex-A53 is an **ARMv8-A processor architecture**.
The Ingenic X2600 uses **XBurst II/MIPS architecture**.
These are not alternative names for the same processor. They use different instruction sets, and software compiled for Cortex-A53/ARM cannot natively run on an X2600/MIPS platform.
This affects:
- Software compatibility
- Firmware development
- Camera and video processing
- Third-party Linux package availability
- Security updates
- Long-term firmware support
---
## Camera discrepancy
Flashforge advertises the Creator 5 Pro camera as:
- **1280 × 720**
- **30 fps**
However, the vendor camera software found in the firmware was seen requesting and using:
- **640 × 480**
The vendor time-lapse workflow also appears to generate lower-resolution output rather than using the advertised 720p mode.
This may be a software configuration issue rather than a limitation of the camera hardware, but it is another discrepancy worth clarifying.
---
## Mainboard photograph
I have a photograph of the mainboard, but it is not currently sharp enough to conclusively read the processor markings.
For that reason, I am **not claiming that the photograph alone proves the exact processor model**.
The strongest evidence currently comes from:
- The extracted firmware
- Kernel architecture
- Executable architecture
- Boot information
- XBurst II identification
- X2600-specific hardware support
---
## Possible explanations
There may be a legitimate explanation, such as:
Different mainboard revisions exist.
Earlier and later production runs use different processors.
Regional variants use different hardware.
The Cortex-A53 specification was planned but changed before production.
Flashforge’s official wiki contains incorrect or outdated information.
The printer contains more than one processor, although the extracted Linux firmware clearly runs on the MIPS/X2600 platform.
---
## Questions for Flashforge
I would like Flashforge to confirm:
- The approved Creator 5 Pro mainboard part number
- The exact processor model installed
- Whether Cortex-A53 and X2600 mainboard revisions both exist
- The serial-number ranges for each revision
- The amount of installed RAM
- Whether the Ingenic X2600 is an authorised retail production configuration
- Why the official wiki describes the mainboard as Cortex-A53
- Why the camera software uses 640 × 480 when 1280 × 720 at 30 fps is advertised
---
## Has anyone else checked their machine?
I’d be interested in hearing from other Creator 5 Pro owners who can provide:
- Clear photographs of the main processor markings
- PCB model and revision numbers
- `/proc/cpuinfo` output
- Kernel boot logs
- Firmware architecture information
- Confirmation from Flashforge support
I’m trying to determine whether this is an isolated hardware revision or whether the official specification is incorrect across the product line.
**Has anyone else inspected their Creator 5 Pro mainboard or firmware?**