ASWX1-FW-MOD VS Voron

Hello! I just PID tuned my printer because I'm trying to get rid of some layer lines. I tried many things and finally someone suggested that I PID tune my bed. But even after PID tuning the temp varies +-1 which still causes the lines. Some things you should know: my printer(artillery sidewinder X1) does not have eeprom enabled by default. So I flashed a new firmware if that has anything to do with the problem. Also I'm fairly sure that the sidewinder X1 utilizes PID and not bang-bang

Stock firmware does not have M500 (saving settings) and linear advance enabled, these two are definitely worth flashing a custom one. Some come with manual mesh bed levelling or support for bltouch too. 3dprintbeginner got one, but I’m using this https://github.com/pinguinpfleger/ASWX1-FW-MOD - the loop method of upgrade is described there, comes down to running a shell script and resetting the printer till it catches on, might take 15-20 minutes.

Not of much help now, but you should know that SW X1 firmware can be updated without disassembly using the loop method https://github.com/pinguinpfleger/ASWX1-FW-MOD#2-loop-method - I managed to update the firmware by running it on a raspberry pi zero.

Here loop method , https://github.com/pinguinpfleger/ASWX1-FW-MOD#2-loop-method

Anti-features like this just make me more convinced to get a Voron instead. Open source design, great community, almost infinitely moddable, and at least as capable as the Bambu. You can self-source all the parts or buy kits from various vendors.

https://vorondesign.com/

However, I say all this as someone that is technically inclined, wants to tinker, and is a fan of the open source. Somebody that wants plug-and-play should definitely look at another printer.

https://vorondesign.com/

"The original goal of the VORON project, back in 2015, was to create a no-compromise 3D printer that was fun to assemble and a joy to use. It had to be quiet, clean, pretty, and continue to operate 24 hours a day without requiring constant fiddling. In short a true home micro-manufacturing machine without a hefty price tag. It took over a year in development, with every part being redesigned, stress tested and optimized. Shortly after the release a vibrant community formed around the project and continues to grow today. This community is part of what makes VORON such a special experience.

What was once a one-person operation has grown into a small tight-knit group of engineers united under a common design ethos. We're dedicated to creating production-quality printers you can assemble in your kitchen. It's this passion and dedication that drive us to push the boundaries just a little further. We build space shuttles with gardening tools so anyone can have a space shuttle of their own.

Check out their website.

Check out https://vorondesign.com/

You can use the configurator at the site to try and find a size that could work. However, I must warn you that if those are V-slot extrusions you most likely won't be able to reuse them on a Voron: the slot is to wide to hold the MGN9 linear rails correctly.

Might check out their channel on the Voron discord (can find a link at vorondesign.com) and ask if anyone has any pictures.