Creasee CS20

The Creasee CS20 is an FDM 3D printer from Creasee with a 220 x 220 x 250 mm build volume.

Specifications

The Creasee CS20 is an entry-level, budget-friendly DIY (do-it-yourself) FDM (Fused Deposition Modeling) 3D printer manufactured by a smaller Chinese brand. In terms of mechanical design and kinematics, it represents a clone of the classic Creality Ender-3 platform, utilizing a Cartesian "bed-slinger" architecture (where the print bed moves along the Y-axis, while the print head moves along the X and Z axes). Constructed from standard 2020 and 2040 black-anodized aluminum extrusions, the CS20 is aimed at hobbyists looking for a low-cost entry point into additive manufacturing.

Calibration

Getting clean prints out of the Creasee CS20 requires precise mechanical assembly and careful tuning of its Cartesian motion system to compensate for loose manufacturing tolerances.

• Build Surface Chemical Cleaning: Clean the glass bed or print surface with warm water and liquid dish soap to strip away factory oils, followed by a thorough wipe with 99% Isopropyl Alcohol (IPA) using a clean microfiber cloth.

Common defects

• Hardware defects and mechanical weaknesses
• Cracked Plastic Extruder Arm: The stock extruder is made of thin, brittle plastic. The tension arm frequently cracks on its underside, near the brass insert, which is hard to detect visually without disassembly.
• Symptom: Under-extrusion, thin layer gaps, filament slipping on the drive gear, and a clicking sound.
• Solution: Replace the plastic extruder with an inexpensive all-metal dual-gear extruder upgrade.

What it is used for

Ideal Applications

• DIY Tinkering and Learning: The low price point and simple Cartesian layout make the CS20 an excellent learning platform for users who want to learn how 3D printers work, flash custom firmware, or perform hardware upgrades.