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Posted on 4/1/24 at 11:37 am
Posted by Chromdome35
NW Arkansas
Member since Nov 2010
7000 posts
Posted on 4/1/24 at 11:37 am
Anyone here into 3D printing?

I'm looking to buy my 1st 3D FDM printer and wondering about other's experiences. I'm specifically looking at Bambu's P1S or X1C.

My biggest "concern" is learning to use the 3D software, old dog learning new tricks and all...
This post was edited on 4/1/24 at 11:38 am
Posted by Fat Batman
Gotham City, NJ
Member since Oct 2019
1457 posts
Posted on 4/1/24 at 11:46 am to
I have an Ender 3 and have had my eye on the P1S so I can focus more on printing and not tinkering with the machine. A lot of people say the lidar on X1C isn't worth the additional cost versus buying the P1S, but I can't say for sure. With the Bambo printers the main learning curve would probably be learning 3d modeling. Cheaper printers have the additional complexity of learning how to tinker with the machine to get it right. With time and some youtube tutorials you should be able to figure out the 3d modeling software. I use the free version of Fusion360.
Posted by CP3forMVP
Member since Nov 2010
15059 posts
Posted on 4/1/24 at 4:42 pm to
I have a Bambu and Creality. Love them both but the Bambu is just so convenient
Posted by CP3
Baton Rouge
Member since Sep 2009
7448 posts
Posted on 4/1/24 at 7:16 pm to
I have a Bambu X1C. Probably about to buy another one. Came from an ender and it’s a huge difference.

AMS is great even if you don’t use it for different colors and materials. Can load 4 spools of same filament and it will automatically move to next spool when you run out of filament.
This post was edited on 4/1/24 at 7:17 pm
Posted by DJNOS1978
Baton Rouge
Member since Dec 2013
783 posts
Posted on 4/2/24 at 7:52 am to
Yes, I have 9. They all now collect dust. I used to build my own but I will say the Ender 3 is my go to machine when I need prints. It's decent for the price and you learn the basics without spending a fortune.

For software you can use TinkerCAD, FreeCAD, AutoCAd, Blender, etc.
Posted by dtett
Jiggacity
Member since Oct 2018
532 posts
Posted on 4/9/24 at 10:42 am to
I started with a P1P and upgraded it to a P1S since the enclosure kit wasn't available when I originally purchased the machine.

I haven't had one problem. The only complaint is the camera is trash.

I print ABS, ASA, PLA, Petg.
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