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Flying Bear Ghost 5

The Flying Bear Ghost 5 is an FDM 3D printer from Flying with a 255 x 210 x 210 mm build volume.

The Flying Bear Ghost 5 is an FDM 3D printer from Flying with a 255 x 210 x 210 mm build volume.

Calibration

The Flying Bear Ghost 5, while a capable printer, requires careful calibration, particularly due to its manual bed leveling system and the nuances of its CoreXY-like kinematics. Achieving optimal print quality hinges on precise adjustments. Here’s a detailed calibration cookbook:

  • Initial Assembly and Frame Squareness Check:
  • Action: Upon initial assembly, before powering on, meticulously check the squareness of the entire metal frame.

Common defects

The Flying Bear Ghost 5, while a popular and generally reliable budget 3D printer, has several known defects and quirks that users commonly encounter. These range from hardware inconsistencies to limitations in its stock configuration.

Hardware Defects

  • Noisy Z-axis and Extruder Motors (Driver Inconsistency):.

What it is used for

The Flying Bear Ghost 5, with its robust design, CoreXY-like kinematics, and versatile material compatibility, excels in several key use-cases, making it a strong contender

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 5 (this)hobby255 x 210 x 210 mm
Flying Bear Ghost 4Shobby255 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