Choc Creator 2.0 plus Chocolate 3D Printer Review
We spent a lot of time looking for a stably working chocolate 3d printer, so that everything else was convenient to use, affordable, and could work wonders of chocolate. And finally found the perfect option that satisfies us in all respects.
This is a super helper for chocolatiers and confectioners, and just chocolate lovers - a 3D printer Choc Creator 2.0 Plus.
The printer was developed as part of the research project Choc Edge, organized by the University of Exeter with the goal of creating a 3D printer that would print with material that had never been used for these purposes before. The choice fell on the most delicious, according to many, material - chocolate.
When developing Choc Creator 2.0 Plus, the creators took into account and eliminated all the disadvantages of the previous version 1.0, improved design, usability and printing technology. And indeed, “Chocolate Maker” 2.0 conquers usability, compactness, productivity and almost unlimited possibilities in working with chocolate.
Design The
sleek and stylish design of Choc Creator 2.0 Plus, its compact body and light weight leave a good impression. The printer case is made of a durable aluminum frame, the printing platform is made of stainless steel, which indicates wear resistance and reliability.
Due to the small dimensions (425x450x420 mm), the problem of finding a place to install a 3D printer is solved, it can easily fit in a small kitchen, bar counter, on any flat surface.
Another plus in the design is the open printing platform, which allows you to observe with interest the process of creating chocolate figures. The developers have significantly increased the size of the construction area to 18x18x5 cm, compared with previous models. Now Choc Creator easily creates miniature elements for decorating cakes, cookies, as well as large and voluminous chocolate products.
The printer is equipped with an LCD touch screen with a convenient 5-inch LCD.
Equipment
When you open the box with Choc Creator 2.0 Plus, you involuntarily visit the pleasant feeling of concern of the manufacturer about its consumers. The printer is already in the most assembled state, no need to waste time reading unnecessary instructions and the assembly itself. In a small transparent case there are all the accessories necessary for work. A few words about the main ones:
Among other things, the printer comes with useful additions: a brush for cleaning the syringe, a stylus for the touchscreen, a container for chocolate and more.
Printing Material
For Choc Creator 2.0 Plus, only high-quality raw chocolate products without additives or fillers are suitable. The manufacturer strongly recommends the use of Belgian brand Barry Callebaut No. 811 chocolate with a cocoa content of 54.5%. When tempering Callebaut chocolate, we get a structure that allows us to achieve maximum accuracy in modeling.
We experimented with printing with Barry Callebaut colored milk chocolate. Our verdict - due to a different melting point, printing 3D models of milk chocolate is very problematic, the figures quickly begin to melt. But if you apply such chocolate to a base of dark chocolate, an excellent result is obtained and the products keep their shape. You can also make the decor colored chocolate with a syringe, which comes in a set for a chocolate 3D printer.
Possibilities of modeling
"The Creator of Chocolate" is ready to realize all the most ambitious ideas of the confectioner with the help of 2D, 2.5D and 3D-printing.
2D printingallows you to create any bas-relief artistic image of chocolate, whether it is a logo, portrait, inscription, pattern or any other object. This printing method is ideal for decorating cakes, cookies, gingerbread cookies or decorating dessert plates in a restaurant.
It will save time for the confectioner, as well as perform work that is difficult or impossible to do manually. The approximate printing speed of the 1st product is from 3 to 8 minutes.
2.5D modelscreate a huge field for culinary creativity. 2.5D products are not as fragile as 2D, so in addition to decorating, they can be used as a standalone chocolate product. In the field of sweet business souvenirs, Choc Creator 2.0 Plus has no equal, thanks to the possibility of identical multiple repetition of any model. The approximate print speed of the 1st product is from 3 to 15 minutes.
3D is the most unique and amazing way to print chocolate.
You can print a finished 3D model, embody a scanned 3D object and recreate a mini copy of almost any item. Printed 3D models cannot be copied manually, this is exactly the case when the machine is superior to humans. A great option for creating designer chocolate products, sweets, sweet souvenirs and gifts. The approximate printing speed of the 1st product is from 20 to 40 minutes.
Programs for printing
The 3D printer software has already loaded a library of models ready for printing. Also, specially for Choc Creator 2.0 Plus, simple and ideal web applications were developed for beginners:
Mix & Match : a database of templates that can be printed ready-made, or add your own labels and elements.
Chocotext: converter of any text with and without a backing to STL format for further printing (the only negative is that texts at the moment can only be created in English).
Choc Draw is a mobile graphic application for Android, which allows you to create your own drawings, which are sent to print with a flick of the wrist. A rather interesting and creative way to create models that even a child can use.
In addition, the Choc Creator 2.0 Plus 3D printer supports any program for working with 3D graphics (Autodesk, Tinkercad, Google SketchUp, etc.). This fact is important when creating your own copyrighted 3D-models.
Downloading models for printing to the printer is via USB-port or Wi-Fi, no extra wires are required.
Work with printer
Choc Creator 2.0 Plus is very easy to manage, the basic steps of the process of preparing the printer and the printing itself are briefly described below.
Important! When filling the syringe, air bubbles from chocolate are not allowed to enter, otherwise the model layer may get off during printing. If you hear a characteristic sound when sucking chocolate with a syringe, it is better to remove the chocolate from the syringe and repeat the filling process again.
The tempering process of chocolate should be carried out in a certain temperature regime.
In the beginning, dark chocolate is melted at a temperature of 50 degrees, then it is cooled to about 27 degrees and then heated to 30-31 degrees (for white and milk chocolate, a slightly different temperature regime is observed). Tempering can also be carried out at home using a microwave or water bath, but you should have a thermometer on hand to measure the temperature. Proper tempering will add hardness and luster to chocolate pieces after cooling.
To achieve good results when printing, you should not forget about the temperature regime for the printer itself. In the room in which the printing takes place, the air temperature should not exceed 22 degrees, ideally print at 19 degrees - this is the optimum temperature for working with chocolate.
Bottom line:
We can say that the Choc Creator 2.0 Plus 3D printer is a kind of innovative breakthrough in the world of 3D food technology. It captivates at first sight with its visual and technical characteristics. Special thanks to the developers for the incredibly convenient and accessible to everyone interface.
We presented Choc Creator at CONDE NAST Digital Day events and at the Palm Branch 2017 restaurant concept festival, a 3D chocolate maker conquered the hearts of HoReCa representatives with print quality, productivity and a variety of uses.
The chocolate 3D printer aroused great interest among representatives of event agencies, including among the organizers of master classes and children's events. This is due to the fact that in our time it is very difficult to surprise the customer. Very high demands are made on holding events and holidays, and the set of entertainment programs is quite uniform. Choc Creator opens up new possibilities in the field of digital entertainment for both adults and children.
Undoubtedly, the new version of Choc Creator will be appreciated by professional chocolatiers, pastry chefs, restaurateurs, bakeries and edible souvenir producers, and perhaps even ordinary chocolate lovers.
It gives a huge scope for imagination and creativity and also allows you to realize chocolate ideas that are difficult to create with your own hands.
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This is a super helper for chocolatiers and confectioners, and just chocolate lovers - a 3D printer Choc Creator 2.0 Plus.
The printer was developed as part of the research project Choc Edge, organized by the University of Exeter with the goal of creating a 3D printer that would print with material that had never been used for these purposes before. The choice fell on the most delicious, according to many, material - chocolate.
When developing Choc Creator 2.0 Plus, the creators took into account and eliminated all the disadvantages of the previous version 1.0, improved design, usability and printing technology. And indeed, “Chocolate Maker” 2.0 conquers usability, compactness, productivity and almost unlimited possibilities in working with chocolate.
Design The
sleek and stylish design of Choc Creator 2.0 Plus, its compact body and light weight leave a good impression. The printer case is made of a durable aluminum frame, the printing platform is made of stainless steel, which indicates wear resistance and reliability.
Due to the small dimensions (425x450x420 mm), the problem of finding a place to install a 3D printer is solved, it can easily fit in a small kitchen, bar counter, on any flat surface.
Another plus in the design is the open printing platform, which allows you to observe with interest the process of creating chocolate figures. The developers have significantly increased the size of the construction area to 18x18x5 cm, compared with previous models. Now Choc Creator easily creates miniature elements for decorating cakes, cookies, as well as large and voluminous chocolate products.
The printer is equipped with an LCD touch screen with a convenient 5-inch LCD.
Equipment
When you open the box with Choc Creator 2.0 Plus, you involuntarily visit the pleasant feeling of concern of the manufacturer about its consumers. The printer is already in the most assembled state, no need to waste time reading unnecessary instructions and the assembly itself. In a small transparent case there are all the accessories necessary for work. A few words about the main ones:
- 30 ml stainless steel chocolate syringe.
- ( If necessary, you can order additional syringes separately. This is very convenient if you intend to work with several colors of chocolate or want to increase the speed of the workflow )
- 2 Nozzles with a diameter of 0.8 mm, to which a special cleaning needle is attached.
- Magnets for fixing paper. Plain baking paper can be placed on the printing platform.
- 5 loading heads.
- 8 Gb USB flash drive in a stylish gold design.
- Disc for height calibration and hexagon for adjusting the platform.
Among other things, the printer comes with useful additions: a brush for cleaning the syringe, a stylus for the touchscreen, a container for chocolate and more.
Printing Material
For Choc Creator 2.0 Plus, only high-quality raw chocolate products without additives or fillers are suitable. The manufacturer strongly recommends the use of Belgian brand Barry Callebaut No. 811 chocolate with a cocoa content of 54.5%. When tempering Callebaut chocolate, we get a structure that allows us to achieve maximum accuracy in modeling.
We experimented with printing with Barry Callebaut colored milk chocolate. Our verdict - due to a different melting point, printing 3D models of milk chocolate is very problematic, the figures quickly begin to melt. But if you apply such chocolate to a base of dark chocolate, an excellent result is obtained and the products keep their shape. You can also make the decor colored chocolate with a syringe, which comes in a set for a chocolate 3D printer.
Possibilities of modeling
"The Creator of Chocolate" is ready to realize all the most ambitious ideas of the confectioner with the help of 2D, 2.5D and 3D-printing.
2D printingallows you to create any bas-relief artistic image of chocolate, whether it is a logo, portrait, inscription, pattern or any other object. This printing method is ideal for decorating cakes, cookies, gingerbread cookies or decorating dessert plates in a restaurant.
It will save time for the confectioner, as well as perform work that is difficult or impossible to do manually. The approximate printing speed of the 1st product is from 3 to 8 minutes.
2.5D modelscreate a huge field for culinary creativity. 2.5D products are not as fragile as 2D, so in addition to decorating, they can be used as a standalone chocolate product. In the field of sweet business souvenirs, Choc Creator 2.0 Plus has no equal, thanks to the possibility of identical multiple repetition of any model. The approximate print speed of the 1st product is from 3 to 15 minutes.
3D is the most unique and amazing way to print chocolate.
You can print a finished 3D model, embody a scanned 3D object and recreate a mini copy of almost any item. Printed 3D models cannot be copied manually, this is exactly the case when the machine is superior to humans. A great option for creating designer chocolate products, sweets, sweet souvenirs and gifts. The approximate printing speed of the 1st product is from 20 to 40 minutes.
Programs for printing
The 3D printer software has already loaded a library of models ready for printing. Also, specially for Choc Creator 2.0 Plus, simple and ideal web applications were developed for beginners:
Mix & Match : a database of templates that can be printed ready-made, or add your own labels and elements.
Chocotext: converter of any text with and without a backing to STL format for further printing (the only negative is that texts at the moment can only be created in English).
Choc Draw is a mobile graphic application for Android, which allows you to create your own drawings, which are sent to print with a flick of the wrist. A rather interesting and creative way to create models that even a child can use.
In addition, the Choc Creator 2.0 Plus 3D printer supports any program for working with 3D graphics (Autodesk, Tinkercad, Google SketchUp, etc.). This fact is important when creating your own copyrighted 3D-models.
Downloading models for printing to the printer is via USB-port or Wi-Fi, no extra wires are required.
Work with printer
Choc Creator 2.0 Plus is very easy to manage, the basic steps of the process of preparing the printer and the printing itself are briefly described below.
- The 3D printer must be installed on a flat surface, turned on.
- The syringe reservoir is filled with tempered chocolate.
Important! When filling the syringe, air bubbles from chocolate are not allowed to enter, otherwise the model layer may get off during printing. If you hear a characteristic sound when sucking chocolate with a syringe, it is better to remove the chocolate from the syringe and repeat the filling process again.
- The filled syringe is inserted into the printer compartment, fixed in a special recess and the stem is adjusted. In the syringe, after placement in the printer, the selected temperature regime of chocolate is constantly maintained.
- Next, the distance from the nozzle to the printing platform is adjusted, which allows you to print on a plate or cookies.
- The temperature mode, the selected model, print size are selected on the display and the "Start" button is pressed.
The tempering process of chocolate should be carried out in a certain temperature regime.
In the beginning, dark chocolate is melted at a temperature of 50 degrees, then it is cooled to about 27 degrees and then heated to 30-31 degrees (for white and milk chocolate, a slightly different temperature regime is observed). Tempering can also be carried out at home using a microwave or water bath, but you should have a thermometer on hand to measure the temperature. Proper tempering will add hardness and luster to chocolate pieces after cooling.
To achieve good results when printing, you should not forget about the temperature regime for the printer itself. In the room in which the printing takes place, the air temperature should not exceed 22 degrees, ideally print at 19 degrees - this is the optimum temperature for working with chocolate.
Bottom line:
We can say that the Choc Creator 2.0 Plus 3D printer is a kind of innovative breakthrough in the world of 3D food technology. It captivates at first sight with its visual and technical characteristics. Special thanks to the developers for the incredibly convenient and accessible to everyone interface.
We presented Choc Creator at CONDE NAST Digital Day events and at the Palm Branch 2017 restaurant concept festival, a 3D chocolate maker conquered the hearts of HoReCa representatives with print quality, productivity and a variety of uses.
The chocolate 3D printer aroused great interest among representatives of event agencies, including among the organizers of master classes and children's events. This is due to the fact that in our time it is very difficult to surprise the customer. Very high demands are made on holding events and holidays, and the set of entertainment programs is quite uniform. Choc Creator opens up new possibilities in the field of digital entertainment for both adults and children.
Undoubtedly, the new version of Choc Creator will be appreciated by professional chocolatiers, pastry chefs, restaurateurs, bakeries and edible souvenir producers, and perhaps even ordinary chocolate lovers.
It gives a huge scope for imagination and creativity and also allows you to realize chocolate ideas that are difficult to create with your own hands.
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Warranty - 12 months.
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