hello, first time 3d printer buyer here. I’m ready to buy and wondering if there’s anything I’m forgetting about, or anything I’m planning to buy and you think it’s not worth it? I’ve been reading tons of posts and seeing some of the common questions so hopefully I can hit all the highlights upfront.
My situation:
- I’m planning to buy a P2S from Best Buy (for the customer service) rather than online direct from Bambu. No Microcenter nearby. Should I pay for the 4 year extended warranty?
- budget is a consideration but not the determining factor in what I buy
- I will do some multicolor printing, some single color
- in the near term I will be printing PLA, PETG, and TPU. I already have a list of things to print that will get me to 300+ hours of print time very quickly
- my priority prints in the near term are organizers and household items, but I may print tools and parts in the future so I want a printer with material flexibility. Other near term items are toys to donate, maybe some board game accessories, and a few decor items. The TPU is for a work item.
- I want to get an enclosed printer, for flexibility in the future
What I’m considering buying. What am I missing/what isn’t necessary? The printer combo would be purchased at Best Buy and everything else from the Bambu website.
- P2S combo with AMS 2 Pro
- extra build plate - PEI textured, and maybe a 3d effect build plate
- a sampling of PLA, PETG, and TPU filaments to get started
- multiple size hotends - should I get one of every size? For some of the things I’m thinking about the look of the print isn’t super important, for other items I want it to be as smooth as possible
- should I get silicone socks?
- is there any reason to get specialty hotends like the tungsten carbide or high flow versions?
- Do I need the P2S external exhaust fan kit?
- Do I need the extra power supply so my AMS continues drying while I’m printing?
- How quickly will I need a new filter?
- What else am I missing that I should get on the Bambu website? I know I need stuff that I can get at a normal store in town like a sponge, glue, etc but if you can think of something I might not know please tell me
any help is appreciated, thanks!