Qidi Plus 4 - First Impressions from someone new to FDM printing (2025)

I just got a Qidi Plus 4 3D printer, so I figured I would share my perspective on it so far from someone who has done resin before, but not FDM printing. I like it so far, and while it has its quirks/issues, I think it's a good printer.

00:00 Intro
00:44 why I picked the Qidi Plus 4
03:00 initial setup
03:39 Benchy!
04:43 first, you must preheat the bed
05:04 test/calibration prints
05:20 poop chute!
05:35 HONK HONK
05:40 supports (likely filament & settings issues)
06:42 Z-offset issues
11:55 other QC and design issues
14:02 final thoughts

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Playlist for this build: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLdk807VyeScaxMxoS_qtjih5A864sRO0q

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My Amazon affiliate link:
https://amzn.to/3RqOLBl

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Links to the printer and the filament I've used so far (some or all of these are affiliate links):

Qidi Plus 4: https://amzn.to/4mnizf5
Sunlu PLA: https://amzn.to/47aK1Z4
Sunlu PLA+ color bundle: https://amzn.to/41lIDiB
Sunlu PLA+ gray 4 spools (cheaper this way): https://amzn.to/3GUAkUd
Workbench: https://amzn.to/4mpxgOO

Camera Gear:
iPhone tripod: https://amzn.to/4bPtb0B
USB-C rechargable flashlight: https://amzn.to/3WsLNiu
Ulanzi video light: https://amzn.to/3ZNzcHe