Artillery printers
Artillery (also known as Evnovo) is a Shenzhen manufacturer best known for the Sidewinder X2 and Genius Pro — budget-friendly printers notable for including direct drive extruders and dual-axis lead screws as standard equipment before larger brands followed suit.
Strengths
- Direct drive extruders included as standard on most models — better TPU and flexible filament handling than Bowden alternatives at the same price
- Ultra-quiet stepper drivers standard — unusually quiet operation for the price bracket
- Dual Z-axis lead screws on most models for improved gantry stability
Limitations
- Smaller community than Creality or Prusa — fewer tutorials, mods, and community troubleshooting resources
- Quality control has been inconsistent across production runs
- Software and firmware support has not kept pace with community expectations
Printer models10
- Genius0PLA · PETG · ABS · ASAView settings →
- Genius Pro0PLA · PETG · ABS · ASAView settings →
- Hornet0PLA · PETG · ABS · ASAView settings →
- M1 Pro0PLA · PETG · ABS · ASAView settings →
- Sidewinder X10PLA · PETG · ABS · ASAView settings →
- Sidewinder X20PLA · PETG · ABS · ASAView settings →
- Sidewinder X3 Plus0PLA · PETG · ABS · TPUView settings →
- Sidewinder X3 Pro0PLA · PETG · ABS · TPUView settings →
- Sidewinder X4 Plus0PLA · PETG · ABS · TPUView settings →
- Sidewinder X4 Pro0PLA · PETG · ABS · TPUView settings →
Filament compatibility
Which Artillery models have slicer profiles for each filament type.
Frequently asked questions
Is Artillery Sidewinder good for beginners?
The Artillery Sidewinder X2 is a reasonable mid-range choice — large 300×300×400 mm build volume, direct drive, and dual Z-axis at a competitive price. It requires more setup effort than newer auto-leveling machines from Elegoo or Anycubic. For beginners today, the Elegoo Neptune 4 or Creality Ender 3 V3 SE offer easier out-of-box experiences at similar prices.
Can Artillery printers print flexible filament?
Yes — Artillery's direct drive extruders handle TPU and other flexible filaments reliably. This was a key differentiator when the Sidewinder launched against Bowden-based Creality competitors. Standard TPU settings apply: 220–230°C nozzle, slow speed (20–25 mm/s), minimal or zero retraction.