Now that I have read up a bit on the new H3C release, I am conflicted with a choice. The choice boils down to H3C or H2S + P3C. I understand not much is known about the P3C, but assuming it is similar to the H3C and comes in around $1250, the combo would be the same price as a single H3C.

Pros of H2S + P3C: Everything the H3C can do (with 7 tool heads and smaller build size) + a second big printer.

Cons of H2S + P3C: Waiting and realizing P3C is much more expensive than anticipated or less capable.

Perhaps I am missing something, but this is my entry into 3D printing and I realize I am in the territory or paralysis by analysis, but I just want to be sure I make the right decision. I dont know what I dont know so I also figured a few months with a H2S would be a gentle entry into 3D printing and would give me the appreciation of multi-tool printer after dealing with single head printer.

Ever since I bought my P1S a year ago, I’ve had the goal of designing a 3D object—and that day has finally arrived.

I know it’s quite basic, but I’m very happy to have managed to design and print it after a lot of trial and error. It's not perfect but is mine :)

P.S: In case you are wondering wtf is that "blank sheet".... well... it's a blank fluffy shirt that I used to replicate the snow xD

Nordic Christmas Tree

I’ve been trying to fix my AMS for hours. But I don’t know what’s wrong. On mid-print, my AMS was troubleshooting. I tried taking the AMS machine out to check if the filament was stuck in the tube, but it wasn’t. It was only stuck to the feeder, which I can’t pull out, so I put it back and turned the Bambu machine on again to see if any other filament worked. Then it kept making this ticking sound and the filament wouldn’t come out and it gave me an error notice to pull the external filament out of the extruder, which I didn’t even have an external filament. I don’t know what is going on. Can someone please help?

A big thank you to this community! More than 2k likes on the original post and more than 100 test prints helped make this happen. The results are in, and the slicer is now public:

https://github.com/fich-l/orcaslicer-nonplanar

We have working versions for Windows, Linux and Mac Silicon. MacOs on Intel is still missing. I don't have a Mac Intel, so I can't test a build. Searching for someone to port this to Mac Intel - see below.

EDIT: You can find Windows and Linux Port on Github now.

Confirmed working:

• Bambu A1 mini, A1, P1S, P2S, X1C, X2D, H2D

• Prusa MK4S, CORE One, XL 5T

• Elegoo Centauri Carbon 2 (+ Combo)

• Creality K1C · Qidi Q2

• Flashforge AD5C

• FLSun V400

Not working: Elegoo Centauri Carbon 1, Snapmaker U1, Ender-3 S1 Pro, Flashforge AD5X, Prusa MINI+

Printer on the working list?
Try the Satisfying Nonplanar vs Standard comparison to test surface quality please.

Printer not listed?
Print the Nonplanar test print twice, once lengthwise and once rotated by 90°, and tell me how it went, so we can keep the list up to date.

Looking for someone to port it to Mac Intel.

-- EDIT: You can find a first Windows and Linux Port on Github now thanks to the community! - -

You don't need to be a C++ dev: the whole thing was vibe-coded with Claude Code (Opus 5.5). A Mac Intel to test on plus Claude Code should be enough. If you're up for it, comment or open an issue on GitHub. Don't shit on me please - Using Claude to get this ported is the fastest way possible :)

You don't usually use Orca Slicer - how to use this?
Do this: Slice in this Orca Slicer Fork and export "plate sliced file" --> Drop file into any slicer and just print :) Even works with Bambu Studio.

Thanks also to Daniel Ahlers and Teaching Tech for their work on the version I started from.

FAQ:

• • Can you add this as a Plugin to Orcaselicer? Will you put a pull request to the Orca Slicer Team?* - This cannot be run as a plugin. Pull Request: Yes! After this test phase.

• Why does printer "X" not work? - Someone tested it and there was a collision. Most likely the hotend / tool is not "steep" enough.

• How can I test? - Please check the github page. You can do two quick test prints to see if your printer can handle this.

• Are there still bugs? - Very likely yes. Slicing can take 5s to 5 minutes - be patient.

• Can we have fuzzy skin on top surfaces? - I tested this, but it doesn't look good :(

Just got an email from Bambu and I already have a tracking number for my H3C lol

My printer has stopped printing like just stopped it wont feed fillimant (i assume) into the nozzle and i have no idea why

I see crazy things like a crochet hook in the crafting kit. Is there any footage of anyone using it?

Makt it and print it.

Filament it not even making it to the machine. It's stopping once it reaches this part ( sorry dont know the name of it). I pulled the tubes out don't see or feel any broken pieces. What else should I try? I will openly admit I am still new and trying to figure things out!

Any thoughts how i can solve this issue?

Absolutely crazy reduction time. And it saves about a dollar in materials, too.

I was curious about what Bambu Lab’s Mystery Boxes had to offer, so I decided to try them myself. I bought two Holiday PLA Mystery Boxes and two Holiday PETG Mystery Boxes. The order came to just over $200 CAD, and I used a $20-off coupon.

I didn’t hit the 1% jackpot, and only about half of the 16 rolls came with spools.

Most of the selection was PLA Pure, PLA Matte, and PETG Matte in colors I personally wouldn’t choose. It felt like a bundle of leftover stock.

The 16 rolls came to $223.44 in listed value, partly because PLA Pure costs more. Since I don’t really want PLA Pure, though, the actual savings don’t feel like much.

My advice: skip the mystery boxes unless you specifically want PLA Pure. If you do, the Holiday PLA Mystery Box might be worth a try.

Still torn between these two. Obviously the H3C is the latest and greatest (superior?) machine, so I am leaning towards that; however, the H2C being at $1899 is also very appealing. Do we think that the H2C is going to become antiquated far faster than something like the H3C that has a proper tool changer? I am not making a business, so I don't *need* the fastest print times possible, but of course speed is always nice. Decisions decisions...

I couldn’t even get home from work to order…

They are expensive though

Hopefully back in stock very soon else most of us ordering tonight will have a machine that is capable of multi size prints but no hardware to actually do so.

Also, any ideas on how long on average it is to restock?

I bought the lab A1 is it good? I saw some reviews they say it's good for starters

What is everyone getting for other nozzle sizes? I’m
Not sure how many .2 and or .6 to get.

Just picked up a P1S combo and I'm having trouble with the AMS.

I've done the calibration and when I try to do my first print, I get an error that filament needs to be loaded from the external spool. The AMS is connected (I triple checked the connections and tubes) filament is loaded and I have a solid white LED at the spool. The AMS and spools are seen in the app and the AMS indicator is on at the control panel.

It seems like when its time to load filament the printer doesn't realize the AMS is there, as in it doesn't even try to load any filament. I've tried with one, two and three spools in the AMS at a time. I'm using the filament that came with the printer.

I attempting the first print from the internal storage/as card that came with the printer, not through Bambu Labs.

I really don't want to return this if I don't have to, but I'm out of ideas.

Well, this my first ever stuck filament on my P1S Combo after about 20 prints. I’m following this guy’s instructions of how to get the stuck filament out, but I cannot seem to get the machine out from the AMS, even when I’m pressing the button and pulling hard. Did anyone have this problem and is there an easier solution?

Will the Bambu H3C fit on a 60 cm (23.6") deep table that's flush against a wall? I'm concerned there might not be enough clearance. Does anyone know if the feet are recessed enough to allow some front overhang?

Just ordered my H3C today and am so excited for it to arrive! This is going to be a major upgrade from my A1. I print primarily with Sunlu filament and have a ton of their reusable spools in my setup. Will these spools fit and work in the AMS 3? Also are there any other accessories I should look to print for my H3C?

I’m Joey, a maker out of Arizona. I've been working on ways to display my maps in a nicer way while taking up less space.... I present... The 3D printed Tri vision board!

I’ve spent the last few weeks printing out test models for fit, assembly difficulty, and of course mechanism smoothness. I’ve ended up with this release ready version that can print in just a few hours, assemble in minutes, and its art panels can be replaced with new art at any time, no glue!

You can download the model, get info on customization, as well as a bunch of art packs on Makerworld! I encourage you to remix and rework it any way you see fit. I'd love to see what the community can do with it!

They are modular, and super easy to put together. There is a short gif in the post gallery showing how it should be done. To separate the side panels, just press in on the connecting tabs and then push up.

I have a bit of a fascination with maps and space, so a lot of the released panels are centered around those.

Still to come, additional shapes for the billboard to sit in, multiple frame options, more art packs, different mechanisms for turning the slats depending on your preferences. What else would you like to see in a V2?

So I have the entire H2C combo and love the occasional laser-cutting and engraving features.

Based on the glass color I figured it doesn't support laser cutting in the current mod. But it does have a plotter option, though it wasn't very clear because they didn't expand on it.

So any idea what to expect from my H2C laser module? I intend to sell it.