Does the Flashforge Finder 3 3D printer work with SimplyPrint, OctoPrint, Mainsail and Fluidd?
Each way of connecting it, what it needs, and how to set it up.
Disclaimer: To our knowledge, this printer does not have a serial interface, nor runs Klipper / supports Mainsail/Fluidd. At this time (April, 2024), there isn't a lot of information about this printer online.
SimplyPrint
Not compatible
Klipper (Moonraker)
Not compatible
OctoPrint
Directly, over USB
Not compatible
No known way to connect it to SimplyPrint
Unfortunately, the Flashforge Finder 3 is currently not, to our knowledge, compatible with OctoPrint, Mainsail, Fluidd, or SimplyPrint. For the best 3D printing experience, consider other 3D printers that are compatible with these softwares.
How we determine compatibility
We consider a printer compatible if it works with one or more of the following:
SimplyPrint custom integration for this specific model
OctoPrint support (requires the printer to support serial printing)
Klipper support (printer can run Klipper, either by flashing compatible firmware or using an external controller/pad)
OctoPrint compatibility is primarily based on whether the printer supports serial communication. If serial printing is not supported, we mark OctoPrint as not compatible.
Note: Some printers have third-party OctoPrint plugins that enable unofficial/custom connections. We don’t maintain a list of these plugins, so they are not reflected in our compatibility data.
None of the slicers in SimplyPrint's cloud has a ready-made profile for the Flashforge Finder 3, but it takes standard G-code: start from a similar printer's profile and set the bed size, height and nozzle to match.
We only list slicers you can use in the SimplyPrint cloud, so there may be others for the Flashforge Finder 3.
Cloud-Based Slicer for Flashforge Finder 3
All supported slicers - directly in your browser with SimplyPrint's online cloud slicer. No installation required. Slice your Flashforge Finder 3 models from any device, anywhere in the world!
Automatic Profile Updates: Profiles are automatically checked and fetched from the slicer GitHub repositories every day, as well as from our own open-source community-driven slicer profile database. This ensures you always have access to the latest profiles.
Note: Other slicers, such as Simplify3D, ideaMaker, SuperSlicer and KISSlicer, aren't in our cloud, so we don't track their profiles. They may still work well with your Flashforge Finder 3: check the slicer's own documentation or forums for a profile. You can also contribute profiles to our open-source slicer profile database on GitHub.
Flashforge Finder 3 specifications: bed size, print height and more
Its size, temperatures, multi-material and how it connects, from the maker and our own research.
Read more by the manufacturer
Size
Build volume
190 x 195 x 200 mm
Bed type
Rectangle
Bed size
190 x 195 mm
Max print height
200 mm
Printing
Max print speed
180 mm/s
Max extruder temperature
260 °C
Has heated bed
No
Number of nozzles
1
Toolheads
1
Direct drive
Yes
Probing tool / Auto Bed Leveling
No
Filament width
1.75 mm
Multi-material
Toolchanger or hotend changer
No
IDEX (independent dual extruders)
No
Connecting
Connectivity
USB, Wi-Fi
Built-in camera
No
Supports serial printing
Yes
Shipped firmware
Marlin
Files and slicing
Supported file formats
G-code (.gcode, .gco, .g)
The printer
Printer manufacturer / brand
Flashforge
Printer model name
Finder 3
Made by a company from
China
Launched
March 2022
Disclaimer:
We strive to keep this information as current and accurate as possible, but cannot guarantee its completeness or reliability. Our data is based on user submissions and manufacturer references.
What filament can the Flashforge Finder 3 print?
Filament compatibility for the Flashforge Finder 3: the materials it can handle, judged from its hotend, bed, chamber and enclosure.
Filament
Suitability
Notes
PLA
Great
The easiest filament to print. Works on almost any printer; a heated bed helps adhesion but is not required.
PETG
With care
Marginal - PETG prefers a hotter bed (~70-80C) than this printer reaches.
TPU & flexibles
Great
The direct-drive extruder feeds flexible filament well. Print slowly for clean results.
ABS & ASA
Not ideal
Not recommended - the bed cannot reach the ~90-110C ABS and ASA need.
Nylon (PA)
Not ideal
Not recommended - nylon needs a hotter hotend (~250-270C) and ideally an enclosure.
Polycarbonate (PC)
Not ideal
Not recommended - PC needs very high hotend temps and an enclosed chamber.
Carbon-fiber & glass-filled
With care
Possible if you fit a hardened or wear-resistant nozzle - the abrasive fibers quickly wear a stock brass nozzle.
Tip: this is a general guide from the printer's specs - always check your filament's recommended settings. With SimplyPrint you can save a profile for each spool and track exactly what filament you have in stock.
Printers like the Flashforge Finder 3 that work with SimplyPrint
Printers from the same maker, of a similar size, printing the same engineering materials or multi-material like it, that you can buy today and that we know work with SimplyPrint.
Who makes the Flashforge Finder 3, and how open Flashforge leaves you: whether its printers run without its cloud, take any filament and slicer, and can be repaired. Each area is rated from public sources.
Openness: Mixed (3.0 of 5)
Mixed
Walled gardenOpen
Flashforge (Zhejiang Flashforge 3D Technology) is a Chinese 3D printer maker founded in 2011. It sells the Adventurer 5M and 5M Pro CoreXY printers, the AD5X multi-colour printer and the Creator series, plus resin and wax printers, to customers ranging from hobbyists to businesses.
Founded:
2011 ·
Headquarters:
Zhejiang, China ·
Ownership:
Zhejiang Flashforge 3D Technology Co., Ltd. ·
Website:www.flashforge.com
Flashforge is mixed: the Adventurer 5M runs Klipper with published source and works in a LAN mode with open slicers, but the stock system is closed to modification and its app relies on the cloud.
Firmware and custom firmware ●●●●●
The Adventurer 5M series runs Klipper, and Flashforge published its Klipper source on GitHub under GPL-3.0 in January 2024. The stock system is not built to be modified: the community 'Klipper Mod', which adds Moonraker, Mainsail and Fluidd, is unofficial and warns that it may cost the warranty.
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Local control and integrations ●●●●●
A LAN mode lets Orca-Flashforge send jobs on the local network, and USB printing works offline. The Flash Maker app needs internet and a Flashforge account and does not connect in LAN mode. Flashforge documents no local API for other software. Moonraker with Mainsail or Fluidd comes only with the community Klipper Mod, which is unofficial and warns that it may cost the warranty.
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Third-party filament, slicers and parts ●●●●●
Third-party filament works; Orca-Flashforge is an open-source OrcaSlicer fork and OrcaSlicer itself supports Flashforge printers. Nozzles are sold as complete printer-specific assemblies.
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Repairs and spare parts ●●●●●
Flashforge sells nozzle, extruder, filament-feeding and touchscreen assemblies for the Adventurer 5M, and its wiki has replacement guides, for example the AD5X extruder board.
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Community and documentation ●●●●●
A wiki with manuals, FAQs and maintenance guides, and slicer and Klipper sources on GitHub; much of the advanced use comes from the community mod.
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Pros
Long-established maker, founded in 2011.
LAN mode and USB printing work without the cloud.
Klipper source and an open-source slicer are published.
Common replacement assemblies are sold for the Adventurer 5M.
Cons
Stock firmware is not meant to be modified; deeper control needs an unofficial community mod.
The Flash Maker app needs internet and an account, and does not work in LAN mode.
Nozzles are sold as complete printer-specific assemblies.
Track record
January 2024: Flashforge published the Klipper source for the Adventurer 5M and 5M Pro on GitHub under GPL-3.0.
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Is the Flashforge Finder 3 compatible with SimplyPrint?
To our knowledge the Flashforge Finder 3 is not yet supported. SimplyPrint works with 130+ brands and 600+ models via OctoPrint, Klipper and built-in integrations - check the compatibility list for a supported printer.
What slicer should I use for the Flashforge Finder 3?
Cura, PrusaSlicer and OrcaSlicer all work with the Flashforge Finder 3, and you can run any of them in SimplyPrint's online browser slicer - no install needed, on any device.
Can I use OrcaSlicer with the Flashforge Finder 3?
Yes, but OrcaSlicer has no built-in profile for the Flashforge Finder 3 that we know of: start from a similar printer's profile and set the bed size, height and nozzle to match.
What filament can the Flashforge Finder 3 print?
Based on its specs (hotend up to 260C, no heated bed), the Flashforge Finder 3 handles PLA or TPU & flexibles well. See the full filament guide above for ABS, nylon, PC and composites.
What is the Flashforge Finder 3's bed size and build volume?
The Flashforge Finder 3 has a 190 x 195 mm print bed and prints up to 200 mm tall, a build volume of about 190 x 195 x 200 mm. See the full specifications table above for bed type, temperatures and more.
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