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Flying Bear Ghost 4S

The Flying Bear Ghost 4S is an FDM 3D printer from Flying with a 255 x 210 x 210 mm build volume.

The Flying Bear Ghost 4S is an FDM 3D printer from Flying with a 255 x 210 x 210 mm build volume.

Calibration

The Flying Bear Ghost 4S, while a capable printer, benefits significantly from careful calibration to achieve optimal print quality and reliability. Given its manual bed leveling and the nature of FDM printing, a structured approach to calibration is essential. This cookbook provides detailed steps for key calibration procedures.

  • Initial Bed Leveling (Manual Method with Heated Bed).

Common defects

The Flying Bear Ghost 4S, while praised for its value, has several known issues that users commonly encounter. Addressing these can significantly improve the printer's performance and user experience.

  • Noisy Stepper Motor Drivers (Hardware Defect):
  • Symptoms: The most frequently reported issue is the loud operation of the stepper motors, characterized by "beeps and squeaks," particularly noticeable during filament retraction.

What it is used for

The Flying Bear Ghost 4S, with its robust all-metal frame, semi-enclosed design, and BMG dual-drive extruder, is a versatile FDM printer well-suited for a range of applications, particularly for hobbyists and those looking to print with more demanding materials.

What it prints well and why:

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ManufacturerFlying
TechnologyFDM
Classhobby
Build volume255 x 210 x 210 mm
Auto levellingno
Compatible materialspla, petg, tpu, matte-pla, silk-pla, glow-pla, pva, wood

Specifications

ManufacturerFlying
TechnologyFDM
Classhobby
Build volume255 x 210 x 210 mm
Auto levellingno

Compared with 3 similar

same class and kinematics, close in price within 30 percent

ModelClassBuild volume
Flying Bear Ghost 4S (this)hobby255 x 210 x 210 mm
Flying Bear Ghost 5hobby255 x 210 x 210 mm
Flying Bear Ghost 6hobby255 x 210 x 210 mm
Prusa i3 Mk2hobby250 x 210 x 210 mm

Compatible materials and print settings

MaterialNozzle temperatureBed temperature
PLA210-230 °C55-65 °C
PETG230-265 °C70-85 °C
TPU220-240 °C35-55 °C
PVA220-240 °C45-65 °C
Matte PLASilk PLAGlow PLAWood Composite