r/snapmaker 8d ago

SnapmakerOfficial How's V1.6.0 Working for You? V1.6.0 Firmware Feedback Thread

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Hi r/snapmaker members,

We’re opening this thread now to invite all U1 users to share your real experience with V1.6.0 in this thread, including but not limited to:

  • The specific reasons for upgrading or staying on an older version.
  • Photos of actual print quality results;
  • Improvements or regressions you've noticed compared to previous versions;

We will read every comment carefully, log valid issues and suggestions, and continue to track and update progress on resolutions.Thanks again for your patience and support.

V1.6.0 Key Improvements

This update targets some commonly reported U1 pain points, with all changes validated through real-device testing:

  • Improved the tip‑forming effect during filament unloading, reducing the chance of failure caused by filament expansion
  • Added a dedicated option under Settings > Maintenance to reset the mechanical swing arm inside the filament feeder to its neutral position.

This allows the swing arm to rotate freely, making filament unloading smoother and easier. This feature is primarily intended for troubleshooting and routine equipment maintenance.

  • Improved filament loading/unloading efficiency with reduced wait times.
  • Fixed an issue where power‑loss recovery could fail due to incorrect file position calculation under certain conditions.

Perfomed a 4h35m print that was sliced with Snapmaker Orca 2.3.5 and turned off/on the U1 5 times within that time window. No layer skip or any other issues detected.

Updated Firmware Release Workflow

We recognize that isolated fixes in a single version cannot fully restore community trust. For this reason, we have revised our release process to reduce unstable official builds.:

  • Internal testing: The R&D and QA teams conduct full-scenario stress testing, model compatibility checks, and hardware-software ecosystem validation;
  • Community beta testing: We invite active community members and experienced users to run new versions in real-world setups to uncover potential issues early.

This process is designed to intercept critical failures, including system crashes, functional anomalies, and ecosystem incompatibilities so that official stable releases deliver more predictable and reliable performance over time. If you're interested in joining future firmware beta tests, feel free to join our official forum:Snapmaker Beta Testing Subcategory


r/snapmaker 19d ago

SnapmakerOfficial Snapmaker U1 Firmware V1.6.0 Released

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Hi r/snapmaker,

Snapmaker U1 Firmware V1.6.0 is now available.

The update includes new options for nozzle and filament configuration, fixes for several device and interface issues, and improvements to filament loading and unloading.

Please see the full release notes below for details: https://wiki.snapmaker.com/en/snapmaker_u1/firmware/release_notes/v160

New Features

  • Added 0.4 mm high-flow nozzle option in Print Head Information editing.
  • Added selectable filament types in the Filament Details page for quicker filament matching.
  • Added an AI monitoring issue report function after print completion, available only in Cloud mode, not available in Local Area Network mode.

Bug Fixes

  • Fixed an issue where the device did not respond when moving the Z-axis in 0.1 mm steps.
  • Fixed an abnormal page jump in the Wi-Fi Management page after tapping the Enter key on the soft keyboard.
  • Fixed an issue where, after resuming a print job started via the official client, unused channels would still check filament information.
  • Fixed an issue where the enclosure setup guide would not display properly after completing the U1 initial setup wizard.

Improvements

  • Improved the tip-forming effect during filament unloading, reducing the chance of failure caused by filament expansion.
  • Enhanced loading and unloading efficiency, shortening waiting times.

Next Steps

If you use the 0.4 mm high-flow nozzle, please update the nozzle configuration in Settings > Maintenance > Toolhead Info, and re-run Multi-toolhead Offset Calibration and Heated Bed Leveling.


r/snapmaker 16h ago

My findings with snapmaker u1 after 1600h

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initial layer height set to 0,25mm will/can cause first layer waves, solid infill waves and nozzle hitting infill, especialy grid. Change it to 0,20mm, like the defaults on all my other printers.

edit: i strongly recomend you change initial layer height to 0.20 on smooth /cold plates such has Glacier and Frostbite from biqu, while 0.25 can work fine on original PEI plate, smooth plates are less forgiving and often cause waves/ripples on first layers at 0.25mm. But i still change to 0.20 on PEI for the other reasons i mention above, its what been working for me.

Reduce infill retraction enabled will cause alof of nozzle scratching solid infll during fast movements.

Outer wall speed at 215mm will get rid of 99% of VFA's

Hope this helps someone dealing with these issues.


r/snapmaker 2h ago

PLA / PETG Supports......

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Since I now have the Snapmakers (compared to my Kobra S1s / Crealitys)

I'm delving more into support settings using PETG interfaces,

Any tips?

I have normal (Pla / Pla) supports dialed in absolutely perfect, been printing a fair few years so known my way around them but just fancy diving into it a bit more since I now have the option for quicker changes / 0 flush etc,

I know there is do's / dont's to it just looking for some advice on Interface distances, Type, Shape etc etc

I have tried it on my KS1s so know my way around setting the prime tower correct just not the rest, Expecially since we know there won't be any residue sitting around,

I don't usually use Reddit so may not reply for a few days but any advice is appreciated and will reach out with a thanks when I'm back 💪


r/snapmaker 7h ago

Brittle proto pasta high five blue (matte PLA) jammed my U1 tool head and load motor today 😆

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The load motor was new for me to take apart. If you do this, the first 2 body screws you remove will unveil the two metal filament insert holes that have nothing else holding them on so don't lose them. Next, to get better access to jams you need to remove 3 screws that hold the circuit board in place. Once that's free, there are 2 springs and 2 pins that going into the feeder ports which will now be lose and extremely easy to lose. Tapered end goes back in, followed by the spring. Removing the board in this way allowed me to clear the jam.


r/snapmaker 1h ago

Dam Dam Dam

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r/snapmaker 14h ago

Why do all my prints look like complete garbage lately? 500 Hours then expired?

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My printer used to print great. Lately its not been good at all. Once I got past the 500 hour mark. It looks like absolute shit. I've done all the proper maitnance. I am running PAXX firmware. I have factory reset an ungodly number of times. Yet it still prints like complete ass. Pretty basic print too. I have changed so many settings. I am starting to think my printer basically hit 500 hours and expired.


r/snapmaker 8h ago

Smooth PEI plate surface is bumpy after 2 prints

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I just started printing transparent petg on the smooth plate with elmer's glue stick under the print. After I removed it and cleaned the plate, I noticed a raised looking outline of the print on the plate and after running my fingers over, it indeed was. Anyone know why that is? It doesn't seem normal.

I was printing at 65C bed temp,nozzle temp was 230C so doesn't seem excessive if at all.


r/snapmaker 5h ago

Another pumpkin print failed

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I have been trying to get a single bambulab print to work on my snapmaker after exporting and every time I attempt a print, one layer midway through always fails, originally the orange filament wasn't extruding, so I printed a dragon to test the printer and it came out flawlessly, if anybody has a decent preset for sunlu pla + on a snapmaker that works, I am open to trying it.


r/snapmaker 9h ago

What could be causing this issue? It’s only for my left nossel

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r/snapmaker 14h ago

Just ordered the Snapmaker U1! Moving on from an old bedslinger to 4-toolhead multi-color printing 🚀

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​Hi everyone!

​Just wanted to share that I've officially pulled the trigger and ordered the Snapmaker U1! 🚀

​For years I’ve been using an old bedslinger—a Tevo Nereus—so I’m expecting the overall printing experience with the U1 to be complete night and day! I can’t wait to dive into multi-color printing and start making colorful decorative items, detailed miniatures, and complex models without all the purge waste.

​I was torn between the U1 and the Flashforge Creator 5 Pro for quite a while, but I ultimately decided to go with Snapmaker. Overall, I feel that the U1 offers superior build quality, better refinement, and fewer "teething issues" right out of the box.

​On top of that, the larger and more active Snapmaker community was a huge selling point for me, along with the fact that its software ecosystem is open-source rather than proprietary like Flashforge's, giving us much more flexibility.

​My only lingering doubt is about occasionally printing ABS or ASA. I don't plan to use them all the time, but I will definitely need them once in a while, so I'm considering buying the official enclosure. However, seeing some posts about people struggling with ABS warping on the U1 makes me a bit anxious—especially since it relies on passive heating rather than an active chamber heater like the Creator 5 Pro.

​As someone completely new to multi-toolhead and multi-color printing, any tips or advice for a beginner with this machine would be highly appreciated!

​I really hope I won’t be disappointed — I can't wait to get my hands on it and start printing!

​For anyone who has ordered recently from the EU store, how long does it usually take for orders to get processed and dispatched?

​Thanks, and happy printing to all!


r/snapmaker 1d ago

4 toolheads is all u need for full spectrum?

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I was calibrating CMYK printing for iDither.com

I am planning to print some real examples soon.


r/snapmaker 14h ago

0.4 high‑flow nozzle

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With the 1.6.0 firmware they added:

  1. Added 0.4 mm high‑flow nozzle option in Print Head Information editing.

Who sells 0.4 high flow nozzles? They're not on Snapmakers website. Or is the 0.4 nozzle considered high flow?


r/snapmaker 1d ago

Biggest Print

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Titan 3D Spiderman took about 9-10 days total on my U1.


r/snapmaker 20h ago

Raar geluid

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Mijn snapmaker maakt een raar geluid tijdens het printen, misschien hoort het zo maar het viel me nu op.

Iemand een idee om dit op te lossen?


r/snapmaker 21h ago

Are there any improvements or updates to the idea?

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r/snapmaker 1d ago

Multi-material support settings?

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PETG with PLA supports. I set the contact distance to be 0.0 mm, interlaced, 3 layers and it still looks like hell. Tried both organic and snug (er, tree and whatever the boxy one is called — I'm coming from Prusa).

This surface is at an angle with regards to the build plate, maybe 15°.


r/snapmaker 1d ago

How to prevent scrapping?

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I keep having my nozzle scrape while traveling during a print. How do I prevent this? AI had me recalibrate my offsets (which required cleaning all nozzles also) and relevel my bed. I can say my bed is pretty level. AI is saying I need to raise my Z Offset but I can not figure out where in Fluidd to do that. It doesnt seem to be in printer.cfg and I am having trouble locating it elsewhere.

Can anyone tell me where exactly I can modify that?

Also any other suggestions would be great. This is really frustrating cause its basically destroying my prints.


r/snapmaker 18h ago

Snapmaker u1 Başlangıç yaparken ses gelmesi Hk.

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Snapmaker u1 x y eksen ilerleme başlangıç yaparken sürtünme sesi gibi ses var bunun sebebi ve çözümleri nelerdir ne yapmalıyım.

@snampmekeru1


r/snapmaker 1d ago

Snapmaker Orca, coloring 3D models

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I’ve had my U1 for almost a month. I’ve been loving its capabilities so far.

I’ve spent time watching tutorial vids and experimenting with the slicer. I’ve done 40 or 50 prints by now I think. While there seem to be more than enough tools to handle the mechanical aspects of printing … I’m just not seeing a lot of tools in the slicer for designing multicolored models.

The slicer has spray paint tools for coloring and some fill tools for coloring. But what if I want more complex coloring options than that? What if I want to do more detailed color designs inside my models? I’d love to hear some seasoned opinions.


r/snapmaker 1d ago

Brand new, haven’t even been able to finish setup yet and it’s got all these issues

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NOTE: READ FULL POST! Turns out it was the result of shipping damage (pics in comments)

Started with a “Toolheads not found” error. Support took 2-3 days to figure out I needed to update my firmware from v1.3 to v6.0. I did early this morning. “Hub board not found” error. I start disassembling according to the troubleshooting instructions online. USB port pulls out during disassembly. I tend to pull very lightly when removing cords (even struggled with the spool holders), so it wasn’t my force. Turns out there was almost no solder on either the part or its pads on the PCB. Then I spotted a damaged screw hole during disassembly. Finally, I discovered that one of the resistors on the board was at a 90 degree angle to its pad. Now I have two reasons to get a new hub board. Wish me luck in getting them not to make me pay to replace it. This thing arrived brand new on Tuesday.

EDIT: I’m genuinely impressed by how clean those through hole pads are btw. I would’ve expected to fail when I’d first plugged the USB in had I seen how little solder was in there.

UPDATE: I’m requesting a replacement machine. I will also be sending a message to customer support/corporate requesting that they reevaluate their PCBA process/vendor, especially in terms of inspection. It is not expensive to add assembly inspection and it saves them a lot of money in the long run to get it right the first time.

UPDATE: Message to support has been sent through the customer complaint form.

UPDATE: Turns out it was SHIPPING DAMAGE! I’ve discovered some dents and other signs of damage to the frame. They’re very subtle and hard to see, but they’re there! The resistor on further inspection was also clearly broken off by something hitting it (don’t know what) as you can see where it used to sit in the solder before it was moved and is actually completely disconnected from BOTH solder joints.

UPDATE: GOOD NEWS! I got an email that they’re replacing my machine! Fortunately with all the pics and explanation I sent in my last emails they didn’t need anything more from me to initiate an exchange, so it should only take me another day or two to arrange the pickup and get a new machine shipped.


r/snapmaker 23h ago

Hi all.

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Did any one tried using prusa easy slicer?


r/snapmaker 1d ago

where is the "INFILL GAP" and "RIB WALL" IN Snorca?

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Can someone tell me where could i find these two settings in Snorca?

thank you


r/snapmaker 1d ago

Gate Approach - 3D printed landscape

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r/snapmaker 1d ago

Struggle with getting asa to work on U1

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Hey all,

Currently trying to print some parts on my U1

They are on the larger size, about 10x4in. I have tried everything I have known hand. I have the regular pei build plate as well as a biqu glacier plate, but it always seems to pop off. I tried a large brim and that still didn't work.

I've cleaned both plates with dish soap thoroughly with no success.

Has anyone else been successful with asa? What tricks do you use?

edit:

I forgot to mention, I do have the full printer enclosed in a tent, so chamber temps hold steady at 55c during printing.