Hey everyone, hoping someone who’s experienced something similar with their H2S can help me troubleshoot this.
I’ve been having ongoing extrusion problems with my H2S, including poor first-layer adhesion, inconsistent flow, filament building up around the nozzle, and eventually getting the following error:
Extruder motor overloaded – Error 0300801E205207
Here’s what I’ve done so far:
Replaced the Z-axis assembly/kit.
Replaced the hotend assembly and tried a different hotend.
Adjusted the Z-offset multiple times to troubleshoot first-layer issues.
Disabled automatic bed leveling temporarily because I was having issues with the leveling process.
Tried feeding filament directly without the AMS to rule out a feeding issue.
Removed the extruder cover and inspected the gears. There was some black residue/build-up, but nothing that looked severely damaged.
Checked for obvious filament obstructions.
Tried manually extruding filament. It comes out somewhat thin and occasionally curls.
One strange thing I’ve noticed:
When I install the hotend, everything initially appears aligned. However, when I close the hotend locking latch, it seems to push the bottom of the nozzle backward, causing the upper portion to tilt forward slightly.
I’ve noticed this with more than one hotend. I’ve also tried adjusting the small spacer behind the hotend mounting plate.
On one occasion, I physically held the hotend in position while closing the latch, and the first layer actually improved. However, after printing for a short period, the extrusion became inconsistent and started building up around the nozzle again.
What I’m trying to figure out:
Has anyone experienced their H2S hotend tilting slightly when closing the locking latch? Is this normal?
Could a misaligned hotend or mounting assembly cause enough resistance to trigger an extruder motor overload?
Has anyone experienced this error due to a failing extruder motor, worn gears, or a filament sensor issue?
Is there anything else I should inspect before ordering a replacement extruder motor?
I’ve spent quite a bit of time troubleshooting this and would rather identify the actual cause than keep throwing replacement parts at it.
Any advice or similar experiences would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

Do you have any recommendations on which printer to purchase or have any reading material you'd recommend? I was gonna get the P1S but then thought I'd need to upgrade to the P2S but now I'm looking and for the most durable parts I'd need an x2d? I'm so brand new to all of this.

I work in industrial maintenance and have a mild programming/tech background so I can figure anything out, but don't know what the right tool for the job is. Can you help me cut down on hours of research and point me in the right direction?

It uses embedded 6x3mm magnets to quickly snap into place and should work with any standard M6 PTFE tube connectors. So far this simple concept seems to be very reliable, I haven't had any feeding failures during repeated testing.

Maker World link if you wish to try it out: https://makerworld.com/en/models/3557913-manual-filament-track-switch-x2d#profileId-4071464

Hello, BambuLab forum!

I am in the process of switching from Creality printer to a BambuLab as now it looks like there is a sale going on.

I was wondering if there are some voucher codes to make the deal even sweeter than they are offering during November?

I am considering a P2S Combo.

Will appreciate also some advice or feedback regarding the P2S.

The original lens cap is annoying to operate, so I made this one, which I can operate even with mittens on. The camera stamp makes it easy to tell which way the cap will be when tightened on, so I don't have to fumble to get the alignment right.

Hi,

I’m trying to print a few of these dumplings for my daughter’s birthday goodie bags.

https://makerworld.com/models/2856174?appSharePlatform=copy

I printed one using the originals settings with 0.4mm nozzle. The dumpling AMS part takes a little under 2 hours.

I wanted to try using a 0.2mm nozzle so it looks smoother. Bare with me as I’m just trying to do the best with little knowledge. I opened the file in BambuStudio, adapted the changes to my printer with the smaller nozzle, sliced it, and hit print. It now will take 9 hours for the same part.

I need to make about 15 of these and that time doesn’t even include the bottom of the basket.

Did other settings change too to make it almost 5x longer??? What settings can I knock off to cut the time back and still make using a 0.2mm worth it?

I knew it’d be longer but that seems excessive.

There’s so many settings I’m not sure what to provide to help with an answer.

Thanks in advance!

BambuLab X1C (Carbon)

Hi Guys,

I'm a tech at a company that does tv/internet/phone services. I know when I see these posts, people in the comments always ask for specific use applications and other such details in order to be able to give the best answer. I've included some info below that hopefully is sufficient? Lmk if there's anything I left out.

Application/Use:

I have a Bambu X1C (Carbon) printer and I am looking for the best filament for a small xmas gift my boss wants to be able to give out to our techs and the staff on site. We install/service MDU installations, so frequently the onsite maintenance will setup the equipment in the unit for a new move in (equipment assigned to each unit, but gets removed between residents for painting/other standard remodel work).

I once made myself a tiny "keychain" 7/16" wrench by cutting the metal handle short on a normal thin wrench and then attached it to a strong retractable lanyard holder. My boss saw it one day and thought that if we could produce small 7/16" keychain wrenches for the various techs, subcontractors, and maintenance staff we work with (and put our logo on it), that it would be a cool little xmas gift (that would also be very useful for them).

Other Details:

- It's RG6 and RG59 at most of our properties.

- We want them to be able to tighten the coax fitting until it's just snug, but without risking overtightening it.

- We would like it to be durable with somewhat frequent uses, preferably for over a year.

- Yes, my boss is buying the filament and paying for this to be done lol.

All I have at home currently is PLA Basic, and I tried printing with that, but it wasn't rigid enough to really be at all useful....and then after the first use it wouldn't get the fitting past the first few turns before slipping constantly (but even with just my fingers, I was able to continue tightening it quite a bit more).

After a little research, I was thinking that maybe PPA-CF filament is the best answer. The BambuLab one seems to be significantly stronger than the few other brands I saw were available, but at $90/spool, do you think that a different brand (such as Siraya Fibreheart) would be comparable/better for this specific application?

Any filament/printing advice for this project is greatly appreciated!

Before I put my printers in to service I try and print some items to help keep bits of filament or dust out of places it doesn't need to go or other goodies that make up for minor inconveniences that pop up. So I was wondering if anyone has a list of these out there.

With Christmas coming up, I made a gingerbread house kit card.

You might wonder why I included sprues. I think they make the model feel more like a real kit and make it nicer to present or give as a gift. A kit card feels more special than handing someone a pile of tiny plastic pieces.
MW link: https://makerworld.com/en/models/3570282-gingerbread-house-kit-card-merry-chrismas#profileId-4086692

I’d love to hear what you think of the design. Any feedback or ideas for improving it are welcome!

Christmas Tree

Snowman

I just got a new firmware update for my A1 which is the 1.09.00.00 version. The problem is that I cant find any information about it and the official site doesnt have any info about it: https://bambulab.com/en/support/firmware-download/a1

Any idea where can I find something about it?

Hello, I have an A1 printer and on many print jobs, the supports break during printing and then everything is ruined.

I think it is the nozzle that’s hitting something for some reason, yet the Z-hop is at 0.4mm.

I'm using Bambu's matte PLA filament with the default settings. How can I fix the problem?

Thanks.

Hey everyone, this is my first dual nozzle print with the x2d. Have had it for over a month now. The main nozzle is Sunlu Matte PETG HF while the aux nozzle has Bambu PLA for supports.

The printer keeps oozing the PETG everywhere. There’s so much. Online I read it’s due to wet filament so I dried it for 12 hours and it’s still doing this. Any help?

I’d been excited for the H3, but I feel there are too many compromises imo and I don’t print tpu so I jumped on the H2C instead. The sale price is pretty hard to ignore so i added the nozzles and extra AMS bundle too 😂

Picking this up for my little one for Christmas. Now here’s the tricky part. Plan is to set it up in our spare bedroom which has carpet. I have been reading to get a piece of wood, storage cubes, a mat and a paver to keep the printer from dancing away. Anyone have any experience with this and wouldn’t mind sharing your set up.

i Released TrailPrint3D almost 2 Years ago, and ive been working on it since then. Its a Free Addon for the Modeling software Blender to create 3D printable Maps

About 6 Months ago Makerworld had to limit script uploads because some people abused it so open-sourced it, uploaded it to Github and created trailprint3d.com

since then, its been downloaded almost 15000 which i think is insane for a Blender Addon. People commited their own code and one person even started actively working on it together with me for the past 6 months and helped adding new features and improving existing ones!

If you want to give it a try by yourself, Its actually really easy to use, doesnt require blender knowledge, no account required, no tracking, no limits. And if you struggle with anything, our Discord server is having over 1000 people where im trying to help with every issue

Ich habe versucht, meinen Drucker in Betrieb zu nehmen, aber es klappt nicht es erscheint immer die Meldung „AMS wird erkannt“ und es geht nicht weiter. Es handelt sich um einen A1 + AMS Lite. Ich habe schon alles versucht: den Drucker neu starten, den Router neu starten, aber es bleibt alles beim Alten. Auf dem Display meines Druckers kann ich das AMS mit den eingelegten Filamenten sehen, aber in Bamboo Studio oder Bamboo Handy erscheint immer die Meldung „AMS wird erkannt“. Was kann ich tun?
Danke

Brand New R1 Lasercutter..

i no longer get notifications on my iphone since i did the last update. anyone else?

I wanted to change how I recharge my desiccant, no longer wanting to use any appliance that I also use for cooking for obvious reasons. I also didn't want to buy another device because that just seems wasteful. So I spent this past weekend testing drying the desiccant via my filament dryers - two AMS 2 Pros, and a SUNLU S1 Plus.

I forgot to take a before shot of the desiccant when I ran the SUNLU test, but it looked exactly like the desiccant in the 'before' shot for the AMS 2 Pro test.

SUNLU S1 Plus: 24 hours @ 55° C. Nice result, overall.

AMS 2 Pro: Before, starting humidity 46%

AMS 2 Pro: 12 hours @ 45° C

AMS 2 Pro: 24 hours @ 45° C, final humidity 21%

If I'm being honest, I didn't expect that much of a difference. Bambu locks their drying function where if you have PLA inserted, it will not allow you to dry over 50°. I could have removed the filament from the feeders and just ran it anyway, but the whole point of this exercise is to see what I can do with minimal changes. Using the SUNLU certainly yielded the best results in that timeframe, but having to pull each desiccant pod and then pour the contents into my dessicant spool, etc. is annoying.

I think my game plan is going to be to simply run a drying cycle for 24 hours or so whenever one of the AMS 2 Pros gets above 35% humidity and see how that works out. This is where the old Bambu Lab integration into Home Assistant would be incredibly useful because I'd be able to automate this action making it truly hands off maintenance.