Sidewinder X4 Plus

The Sidewinder X4 Plus is an FDM 3D printer from Artillery with a 300 x 300 x 400 mm build volume.

Specifications

Hotend: The printer features an all-metal hotend capable of reaching a maximum temperature of 300°C .

Bed: It utilizes a PEI magnetic flexible sheet print surface with a maximum heated bed temperature of 100°C [1, 2, 5, 6].

Chamber & Enclosure: The Artillery Sidewinder X4 Plus is an open-frame printer, meaning it is not enclosed and does not feature a heated chamber [7, 8].

Build Volume: The maximum print size is a spacious 300 x 300 x 400 mm (11.8 x 11.8 x 15.7 inches) [1, 2, 9-12].

Calibration

Here is a step-by-step calibration guide tailored specifically for the Klipper-based Artillery Sidewinder X4 Plus.

• Bed Leveling

Procedure: The most reliable method for this printer is a 3-step process. First, run the automatic 121-point leveling via the touchscreen. Next, perform a manual leveling using the provided A4 paper on the 7 designated bed points, adjusting the knobs underneath the bed. Finally, run the automatic 121-point leveling one more time to lock in the mesh .

Common defects

Defect 1: Mid-Print Firmware Crashes

• Symptom: The printer stops randomly in the middle of a print and displays a "Restart firmware" error message `[1, 2]`.
• Cause: This is suspected to be triggered by environmental temperature drops or a lack of an extra cooling fan to support high-flow, high-speed printing ``.
• Fix: Use the on-screen "Recovery" option to resume the print successfully `[1, 2]`.