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re: 3D Printers for a total newb
Posted on 12/12/25 at 12:31 pm to AcadieAnne
Posted on 12/12/25 at 12:31 pm to AcadieAnne
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working airplane engine
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Posted on 12/12/25 at 12:42 pm to chalupa
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Bambu lab is plug and play. I have the x1c with ams. No issues here. Only downside is it has one nozzle. So if you are printing multi colored items, it has to switch and purge every time for a color change. Which wastes a lot of filament and is time consuming. They just rolled out a new model that has 2 nozzles but it’s pricey. Close to 2K I believe.
Yes, they have an app with pre loaded files, but you can download the desktop version and print any file you find from the internet.
If you are wanting to get into designing your own files, you’ve gotta learn some form of CAD. There’s a few different beginner CAD programs out there - tinker cad, sketch up, and a few others.
Blender is very powerful and free for building 3d objects that can be exported. It's no toy though.
Some of the latest generation of AI are able to produce exportable objects to a 3d printer from word descriptions and photographs.
LINK
LINK
There are several more.
This post was edited on 12/12/25 at 12:44 pm
Posted on 12/12/25 at 12:48 pm to Auburn1968
A short video of Bambu Lab A1 in action.
https://bambulab.com/en/a1
https://bambulab.com/en/a1
This post was edited on 12/12/25 at 10:43 pm
Posted on 12/12/25 at 12:57 pm to Mouth
The EBR library is starting to have 3D printing classes and use of equipment after you take the class. Do that first.
Gotta get something for my taxes.
Gotta get something for my taxes.
This post was edited on 12/12/25 at 12:58 pm
Posted on 12/12/25 at 12:58 pm to RFK
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I recommend a copy of Strunk & White‘s the Elements of Style instead.
You know, you could be a twat AND contribute to the thread. There's no rule that it has to be one or the other.
A friend of mine does this and likes the Flashforge AD5M
This post was edited on 12/12/25 at 1:00 pm
Posted on 12/12/25 at 1:16 pm to Auburn1968
Playing with the AI to 3D now. It's pretty impressive to me and I've done 3D modeling and animation since the dawn of its history.
LINK is generating a tea pot for me now, but there are 300+ free generation tasks ahead of mine.
Exporting one of their sample objects to Maya for a better look, there are some typical funky things going on that could be done with precision with Blender (free).
A tea pot is often used as a first object to build in Maya or Blender training. The Meshy.ai did it, but it's kind of nasty. It can't get the smooth surfaces.
LINK is generating a tea pot for me now, but there are 300+ free generation tasks ahead of mine.
Exporting one of their sample objects to Maya for a better look, there are some typical funky things going on that could be done with precision with Blender (free).
A tea pot is often used as a first object to build in Maya or Blender training. The Meshy.ai did it, but it's kind of nasty. It can't get the smooth surfaces.
This post was edited on 12/12/25 at 1:54 pm
Posted on 12/12/25 at 1:17 pm to Mouth
Get the bambu a1 or a1 mini
Posted on 12/12/25 at 1:19 pm to Mouth
quote:ok get a p2s or p1s or x1c
want a printer that I can print almost anything that it is capable of.
quote:well bambu have that app....but you can slice any model you create.
don't want to have to choose from an app that has pre determined tchotchke type junk trinkets.
I want to be able to create ideas and maybe even print a replacement part for a broken toy/tool/appliance.
Posted on 12/12/25 at 1:41 pm to CarRamrod
Everyone is correct about going with Bambu Lab. I would suggest the P2S or an H2D if you really want to get serious about it. Either way, be sure to pick up a combo with an AMS (Automated Material System). It really opens up the world for so many more possibilities.
Posted on 12/12/25 at 1:49 pm to AcadieAnne
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Practical stuff like pull-out
In my experience this is not the most practical method.
(Sorry, I’m trying to preserve the original intent of the OT.)
Posted on 12/12/25 at 1:55 pm to Mouth
YouTube university is gonna be your best friend.
There are quite a few videos on how to use those and on various brands
There are quite a few videos on how to use those and on various brands
Posted on 12/12/25 at 3:56 pm to Mouth
Get a "Toy Box" 3D printer. We had ours for a couple of years before the wife sold it last week on marketplace. it was actually pretty cool. Very simple and its app has free builds. just plug in and go.
Posted on 12/12/25 at 3:57 pm to Mouth
I'm in the same boat as OP. Researched and settled on the Bambu Lab A1 mini for my son. Will know more after Christmas.
Posted on 12/12/25 at 5:25 pm to Bmath
Bambu is the Apple of 3D printing.
If you are on a budget Elegoo Centauri Carbon is about 90% of the Bambu for about 60% of the price. The 10% its missing from the Bambu isn't about the capabilities it's about the software and eco system. Easily the best 3D printer under $400 IMHO and it's just $299.
If you are on a budget Elegoo Centauri Carbon is about 90% of the Bambu for about 60% of the price. The 10% its missing from the Bambu isn't about the capabilities it's about the software and eco system. Easily the best 3D printer under $400 IMHO and it's just $299.
Posted on 12/12/25 at 5:42 pm to DeoreDX
Was going to say the Elegoo Centauri Carbon also. Its also plug & go. Have one its damn good. Currently on sale for $279.
Elegoo Centauri Carbon
Elegoo Centauri Carbon
Posted on 12/12/25 at 6:18 pm to RFK
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I recommend a copy of Strunk & White‘s the Elements of Style instead.
If you’re going to be a grammar loser for something that was probably autocorrected on a phone, at least use proper grammar on your post.
Posted on 12/12/25 at 8:28 pm to Bmath
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Printers for a total newbby Bmath
I'm in the same boat as OP. Researched and settled on the Bambu Lab A1 mini for my son. Will know more after Christmas.
We decided on the same thing. Unfortunately we decided too late. It looks like they are now backordered everywhere.
Posted on 12/12/25 at 8:28 pm to Mouth
Bought my son one last year. You can find tons of designs already created online through sites like printables or thingiverse. Just have to know how to use the slicer program, which at a basic level is easy. I've never gone further than basic set up with PLA filament. Accidentally ordered some other type of filament and did have trouble with adhesion to the plate during printing, so it would mess up from not sticking in place. Just had to figure out the heat settings, but was just lazy and stuck with the standard PLA filament.
I have an engineering degree and do have some background in cad programs, so I'll regularly make parts and pieces for different things in fusion 360 and drop it in the slicer program to make custom things. But honestly, you don't need a background if you are willing to tinker for a few hours and watch a YouTube video or two. Son pretty much just prints trinkets and toys he finds online.
I have an engineering degree and do have some background in cad programs, so I'll regularly make parts and pieces for different things in fusion 360 and drop it in the slicer program to make custom things. But honestly, you don't need a background if you are willing to tinker for a few hours and watch a YouTube video or two. Son pretty much just prints trinkets and toys he finds online.
Posted on 12/12/25 at 9:17 pm to Sidbarret
I have had a p1s for over a year. I love it, but multi colored prints have a lot of waste. I'm really looking to get a snapmaker u1 but trying to wait out bambus answer to it.
Posted on 12/12/25 at 9:21 pm to CarRamrod
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I love it, but multi colored prints have a lot of waste
I got X1C when they first came out, and rarely did multicolor prints for this reason + added time for multicolor prints.
I got the H2D a few months ago and it made multicolor (2 color) prints WAY faster/less waste having 2 nozzles. I run a decent amount of 2 color prints now.
My brother just got the H2C which is supposedly even better for multicolor printing, but I haven’t had a chance to check it out myself yet
This post was edited on 12/12/25 at 9:22 pm
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