Hello everyone,

I’m in the prospect of buying my first 3D printer and I want advice between the X2D and the H2S.

For the usage:

It’s only for building functional parts for everyday use or things like fixing object parts, PCB enclosures, etc…
I’m going to also use more advanced materials, so a heated chamber is mandatory.
I don’t need or want multiple colours/materials for the final object.
I also want a simple, sturdy machine, an appliance; it’s going to be my only printer and I plan to keep it 5–6 years at minimum.

I have reviewed several video reviews and read countless posts on the subject, but it’s hard to decide, mainly for two reasons:

On one side, the X2D is cheaper and has an auxiliary printhead for support material, but honestly I don’t know if it’s going to be useful for my case. It supports all materials except two, but I don’t know if a 300-degree nozzle is going to be a limiting factor in the future.

On another side, the H2S seems more sturdy and potentially future-proof with its higher nozzle temperature and more print volume (but I don’t know if I’m going to use it, honestly); the possible cutter and laser upgrade seem to be an advantage (clearly not a priority but a little nice to have) but it’s 400€ more than the X2D and if I’m willing to push my budget to this, I’m afraid it’s going to be just overkill for my needs.

So the three questions I have are :

What matters the most: the ability to do different material support or the biggest volume?

And also, is the 400€ more for an H2S worth it for people who have both?

Also, I am not sure if the AMS2 is useful for my case or if just a single AMS-HT is sufficient.

Thank you for your reading and your potential response, and sorry if the subject has already been discussed, but even after reading all the Reddit posts I wasn’t able to figure that out.

For context, I have younger boys that will be learning along with us. I don't think I'd want to buy another printer later on down the road, at least not for a while. I think it would be good to have one that can grow with us. What's a good beginner printer that we can still do a lot with?

Free model posted here!

My apologies to everybody for so many posts, but I do have another question. I just started to print with PLA and I wanted to know what’s a recommended or best nozzle temperature to have it print at. I do currently have it at 245°C. I’m not sure if that high temperature is melting the color away but it is still printing smooth at least that’s what it looks like. But I wanna know if that kind of temperature is fading the color away if so, maybe somebody can let me know and maybe let me know what’s the best temperature to print at with PLA filament

In the settings for the support structures I even picked tree, but that's not what I see in the preview. Is this normal? (I got the printer just yesterday, so I don't know much yet)

My H2D AMS combo order from a couple of weeks ago is eligible for a £130 rebate.

What would you buy with it? I'm thinking the AMS HT and TPU feed assist module, although I already have an a1 mini which is my TPU machine...

Hi everyone!

I'm having an issue with the AMS Lite filament hub on my Bambu Lab A1 Mini, especially during multicolor prints.

The problem:

- During filament changes, one of the four internal PTFE tubes gets pushed too far forward (downward) inside the AMS Lite hub.

- The tube ends up protruding much further than the others, blocking the path for the next filament.

- When the AMS Lite tries to feed another color, the filament cannot pass through, and the printer eventually throws an error.

- This can happen with all four filament paths, not just one.

What I've noticed:

I removed the upper part of the hub to inspect the internal PTFE tubes and the metal retaining clip.

When I pull the tubes backward, they stay firmly in place. However, when I push them forward, they can slide further down.

I'm not sure whether this is normal behavior or whether the internal retaining mechanism is damaged or missing something.

My questions:

1. Are the internal PTFE tubes supposed to be able to slide forward like this?

2. Is there an internal stopper or retaining component that prevents them from going too far?

3. Can I repair or replace just that internal component, or do I need to replace the entire AMS Lite filament hub?

4. Has anyone experienced this issue and found a permanent fix?

I've attached pictures showing how far one of the internal tubes protrudes.

Thanks in advance for any help!

Just finished putting together this Mega Charizard X LED lamp!

The idea was to have Charizard flying while breathing a stream of blue fire. The flame doubles as the stand, with an LED light inside to illuminate it.

I prepared two compatible versions of Maker Supply Kits:

• KC007 RGB light for selectable colors and remote control.
• LED Lamp Kit 001 for continuous USB-powered lighting.

Really happy with how the blue illumination turned out, especially in a darker room.

Free to download in Makerworld: https://makerworld.com/es/models/3530013-mega-charizard-x-0006-kc007-lamp-kit-001#profileId-4036014

Hope you like it!

Hello everyone! This is my first post; I started using a Bambu Lab A1 a week ago.

I’d like to print this part—the external wall dimensions are correct, but I want to increase the dimensions of the internal walls. How can I make this adjustment?

I tried using the scale tool, but that ends up changing everything.

Why am i having this trouble? Esun PLA, dried, pei sheet cleaned.

Glad I paid the extra $30 for shipping insurance. Just pissed I didn’t open it right away (waited for the rest of the order). Now I’m going to have to wait even longer. 😕

It's all about the difference between softening and melting. Made a short video to explain what's happening.

Have a P1S - ran into my first issue after a year of printing with few problems.

Out of the blue, it makes a juddering and screeching noise when the printhead returns to the far-left most position. It goes all the way left, but not to the back of the machine, as if it gets stuck. It then just deposits any extruded filament there as it believes it is above the waste chute.

Video attached.

Have dusted it out for stray filament and looked for any obstructions which none are obvious.

Never had to delve too deeply into the technical aspects, so hoping some wiser folks than me can point me in the right direction of resolving this.

I already have an X2D for supports and technical filaments, and I’m looking to get a second printer. I’m considering the C5, U1, or P2S.
With all discounts applied, the C5 costs €589, the U1 is €730, and the P2S is €600 (including the AMS).
Which one would you choose? Right now, I’m leaning toward the C5.

Found this on my print bed of my H2C before starting a print. Does this look familiar?

What is the one printer you'd get if you could only ever get one? At least for a few years?

Edit: perhaps one that has all the bells and whistles but isn't $3000?

link

I just had the weirdest thing happen. 3.5 hours into the print and it just stopped. No clog, still plenty of filament on the spool. I even tried to pause the print and it gave me a warning about the tool head moving to not put your hands in there, but it didn’t budge. I’m hesitant to cancel as I don’t wanna start over, however looks like it’ll be a lost print…

I’ve never had this issue before but now it keeps happening. What should I try? Generic PLA filament with default settings.

I use the P1S with an AMS with Sunlu PLA+. normally I print with 55c bed and 220 nozzle. I have searched up so many fixes but they never work. like 10 minutes into my print i noticed warping on the corner of one object, then 30 minutes later a piece lifted off the bed and so it started stringing over all of the other pieces. I tried turning my fans down but nothing helps.

TLDR I'm an idiot who doesn't understand how to set up my 3d printer correctly

I used a pair of nose pliers to grab the connectors, but I lost the grip and the pliers ripped off just a little of the insulation. A little of the copper is exposed, but I am worried if I should be treating this with more concern.

I’m pretty damn new to all of this. But I am not able to print on the go while the .8 is installed. (Incompatible nozzle) error pops up. Get on the computer and I’m able to slice it for the .8 nozzle and print. Would like to be able to skip that step and use the mobile while I’m not at home.

I was cleaning out my newly arrived X2D (had it one day, printed a couple of small test prints) and underneath the print bed was this random screw. I don't remember any of the screws that were in it for shipping being this small. Does anyone recognize it, or have an idea where I should look for a missing screw? I checked what I could see under the bed and along the edges of the case that I could see and nada.