We’ll walk you through the design, assembly, calibration, and build quality of the Tycoon’s printer. Then we’ll tell you what 3d printing is like with this reasonably-priced printer.
Kywoo’s Tycoon model is a 3D printer that prints in multiple colors and sizes. It has a design similar to the Ender3, Anycubic Vyper and Kobra, or the Voxelab Aquila. We tested Kywoo’s Tycoon model and found it to be an excellent 3D printer for creating high-quality products.
Features of the Tycoon by Kywoo
-A rich and detailed world to explore -A large and varied cast of characters -A variety of gameplay mechanics -An engaging story line
A direct drive extruder mounted to a linear rail for smoother movements prints at 240 x 240 x 230mm, with a build volume of up to 260x260x230mm. The BL Touch-style integrated bed-leveling system ensures even printing speeds and stability, while the color LCD HD touch screen makes it easy to control print settings. Dual z-axis screws and motors provide better stability, while the extruded aluminum frame is easy to assemble and adjust. The Y-axis that mounts to linear rods connected to four linear bearings provides stable printing without any wobbles. Confirmed filament compatibility includes PLA, PETG, TPU, TPE, nylon, and ABS (get Kywoo’s reasonably-priced enclosure if you plan to print with ABS). One year warranty excludes nozzle and build plate sheet. Lifetime technical support is available should any issues arise.
The Tycoon 3D printer is the best-looking printer we’ve reviewed so far. Plus, the two carrying handles on the top make it much easier to move than other printers. ..
The Tycoon has a new extruder feature that you can use to manually push or pull the filament in or out of the nozzle.
In a world where printers are controlled by firmware, there’s no need for an extruder visualizer. This makes printing more efficient and eliminates the need to print multiple prints to get the desired results.
Assembling the DIY Kywoo Tycoon 3D Printer
The instructions were clear, but the assembly process was a little confusing. Ultimately, it only took about five minutes to assemble. Additionally, in hindsight, the steps are obvious.
The y-axis represents the time in seconds, while the x and z gantry represent the height of the bed. The feet represent the bed’s surface area. The cables connect various parts of the bed and spool holder to each other. Finally, the tempered glass bed is attached with binder clips.
We had to change the power supply voltage to the standard in our country. This was because our power supply was set to 230v, which is not compatible with the 115v we were using. To avoid damage, it’s important to do this before powering the printer on.
Kywoo 3D Printer Calibration
We followed the instructions in the manual by homing the printer via the touchscreen interface. We performed the auto bed leveling function and then pre-heated the nozzle and bed via the touchscreen. We were pleasantly surprised by the tap and drag controls on the temperature and distance sliders—faster and easier than repeatedly pressing the plus and minus icons (although you can do that, too).
If you want to print something, first go to the Home screen. The printer is on the left side of the Home screen. To go back to the Home screen, press the Back icon. ..
We loaded the filament into the extruder and ran it through the anti-runout filament sensor. The wheel that’s connected directly to the extruder motor moved the filament through the hotend. ..
We adjusted the z-axis offset by running the auto-leveling test file on the microSD card that comes with the printer. As is typical, the z-offset wasn’t perfect out of the box. We had to raise it by a few tenths of a millimeter, but we were able to correct it before the calibration test print was completed.
We used a scraper to remove the lines from the test print. Although it was adequate, we prefer thinner, more flexible scrapers for fear of damaging the bed. Even though it looked like we left some scratches on the glass bed, a little isopropyl alcohol cleaned it right up and had it looking good as new.
Build Quality of the Kywoo Tycoon
The Tycoon has a really stiff frame that makes the print quality stable.
The linear rails make for a stable x-axis, and there was no perceptible play on either the x- or y-axis. We suspect the y-axis bearings may be plastic since they’re so quiet.
The printer is z-axis-heavy, so z-hopping is much louder than other movements on the machine. That’s not to say this is a loud machine—it’s just not as quiet as other machines we’ve tested.
The Tycoon’s First Print
We printed the ghost model on a microSD card with PLA filament that came with the printer. It was quite small and finished in about twenty minutes. The sides and top of the ghost looked fine. We didn’t see any imperfections or stringing.
We were most impressed by the first layer of the ghost. The bottom side of the ghost was flawless, with only one imperfection caused by our not having removed a little oozing from the extruder when we began the print. In fact, the first layer had a lovely texture imprinted by the glass plate.
We printed the included bird whistle model and it finished in about two hours. There was some stringing, but it was easily removed and turned out just as nice as the ghost print.
We thought the test models could have printed a bit faster. However, included test files usually don’t push the printer’s capabilities. Therefore, we decided to print a good old benchy, sliced with Cura 5 using their recommended settings at the maximum recommended speed of 80mm/second with 40mm/second outer walls. The print took fifty minutes.
The printer seems to be having some trouble with the retraction settings and the layer is cooling too quickly. However, overall it looks good considering we were printing at the printer’s maximum speeds. ..
Cut to the Chase
The Tycoon is a great 3D printer for the money. We especially liked the linear rail-equipped x-axis, the satisfying manual extruder wheel, and the very attractive housing. It’s super-solid and great for a beginner or a seasoned maker.
We would love to see a removable magnetic bed, as it would make it so much easier to upgrade ourselves.
The Kywoo Tycoon 3D printer is a great tool for beginners, as the document on the SD card explains how to use the Cura slicer to turn 3D models into g-code that the printer understands. This information can be hard to find, and we’re glad to have it available on the Kywoo Tycoon. ..
We hope Kywoo is working with Cura to add their printer line to Cura’s default printers. In the meantime, a downloadable profile for Cura and Prusa slicers would be useful, especially for beginners.
If you’re having trouble with your Kywoo Tycoon game, there are plenty of people on Facebook who are willing to help. ..
Kywoo, a South Korean startup, has developed a 3D printer that can print objects using plastic. The printer is said to be cheaper and faster than traditional printers, and it is also said to be more environmentally friendly. ..
