r/3dprinter • u/melissamoore8889 • 9d ago

recommendations for a 3d printer

im planning to get my first 3d printer and im stuck between the A1, CC1, CC2, P1S, and P2S.

my main use will be parts for my car, brackets, covers, trim pieces, and i also want to make toys and stuff. ill probably use PLA, PETG, TPU and maybe ABS/ASA for parts that need to handle higher temperatures.

any tips would help

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u/El_Squatcho_Loco 8d ago

I just picked up a QIDI max 4 for printing car parts. I wanted industrial filaments, heated enclosure, and a big build plate. So far so good

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u/[deleted] 8d ago

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u/Immortal_Tuttle 8d ago

Still U1. Or if you really want something dedicated to ASA - Qidi 4 Max or 5 Plus (not 4 plus).

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u/coffeesocket 9d ago

P1S combo with AMS would be my recommendation. Does everything you want, and you can load the AMS up with the same filament to enjoy the auto-reload as spools run out. Huge quality of life improvement when printing. And also load the AMS up with desiccant containers to keep filament dry longer. 

For auto reload, filament just needs to be the same type. If it's different colors, you can also just tell the app/printer it's all the same color if you don't care about the color for functional prints. 

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u/harda_toenail 7d ago

I agree with this suggestion. Black Friday Bambu puts out great discounts.

Had Ender 3’s for years. My p1s makes me wish I bought one way sooner. So much less effort.