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First Impressions
Right from the moment we took this out of the box , we knew we were in for a treat . The lightweight machine came well packaged with its user manual and accessories . So , we took to getting set up straight away ; plugging in the machine to charge the battery , which we then found out is fast . This is going to be great for those days where you need to quickly get some charge before attending any mobile jobs .
Our next step was to see the set-up process , connecting to our WIFI was straightforward and we could easily pick our chosen language , English .
What we will say is that it seems that you must check for updates as soon as you begin . We set some time aside to get the updates sorted , as we are aware that with any new product , firmware updates can take a varying length of time depending on your internet connection . However , a positive introduction to this model is that it can be updated wirelessly , with no need to connect to a PC . This improvement from previous models means that you can update anywhere , anytime , with just a stable internet connection needed .
We moved on to fitting the M5 jaw , which came with the machine . This was so simple to do , without any need to calibrate the cutter or tracer once the jaw had been fitted .
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Although , there is an option to calibrate the height of the clamp , which can be found on the easy-to-use touch screen .
On that note , we ’ ve all heard it before ; “ this machine will have a great touchscreen , be responsive even when you have gloves on , colours will be bright etc …” But we must tell you that this touchscreen lives up to its claims ; its responsive , bright , and easy to read . Inputting the key ’ s bitting code was a dream .
“ Lightning fast and cuts really accurately ”
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Quality Checks Here at 3D Group , we have a strict quality control protocol , with each and every product going through a thorough check to ensure that it meets our expectations , and guarantees that our customers will be happy with our product . The Dolphin II is no exception . We have started the process with the demo machine we have received from Xhorse , getting to know the product , and getting a feel for how it works and what to look out for in our first shipment . You can rest assured that the Dolphin II was put through its paces before we gave it the green light to go to you . |
A Cut Above The Rest
Something that really stood out to Matt is the M5 clamp that comes included with the machine . With the Dolphin ’ s predecessor , many users complained that they had to replace the M1 and M2 clamps frequently ; the new multipurpose , versatile clamp shows that these complaints should be significantly reduced .
Additionally , the M5 clamp reduces the need for the use of an adapter . The machine does come supplied with one , for those profiles that require the use of an adapter , however , now HU162 as a specific profile no longer demands one ; the jaw can secure it entirely on its own .
Previously the technician would need an adapter to cut HU162 keys ; cutting these keys would often prove difficult , and the user would have to make alterations to ensure that a precision cut was made . We have tested this type of key , and we are excited to announce that the entire process was so much more straightforward , with just the M5 clamp needed to complete the job .
“ Really pretty good !”
Matt , Senior Quality Control Technician
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