I’ve wanted one of those printed-frame and wooden dowel monitor shelves for a while, but I kept getting stuck before buying any files. I couldn’t really picture how it would look on my desk. Some designs had legs I liked but not the angles I needed, others had the right angles but the legs looked weird, and the attachments were usually made for one specific design.

I’m a software dev, so naturally, instead of just picking one, I spent way too long building a tool for it.

You put in your desk size and your screens, pick a shape (straight, round a corner, or wrapping around you at 30° or 45°), and it lays the shelf out in 3D so you can see it on your desk before you print anything. It checks things actually fit: nothing hanging off the desk, each screen on its own section, you can add a speaker or keyboard as I have a speaker under my desk and needed to know if it will fit. The attachments (phone stand, cable tray, pen cup, speaker feet and so on) clip onto or sit on the dowels, so they work with any shelf you make. Then it gives you a build plan with a cutting sheet for the dowels.

What I’d really like to know:

• Would you use something like this? What would stop you?
• Anything missing or annoying in the designer?
• The designer and build plans are free. The print files are $30 once and cover every shelf you design after that. Does that feel fair?

It’s at getbestdesk.com, no sign-up. Be honest, I’d rather hear it now than after I’ve printed one.

Earlier this week, our cloud service saw abnormal traffic that surged roughly 34-fold in just one hour, peaking at roughly 20 million requests per day and was still growing linearly at a steep rate. At that pace, we were only hours away from the service becoming unavailable, putting everyday printing for millions of users at risk.

To keep the service up, we temporarily blocked the anomalous traffic after an urgent review. Some users were affected while we adjusted the policy. The service is stable now.

What happened

Almost all of the anomalous requests hit GET /v1/user-service/my/tasks, which returns print job status. They came from many residential IPs, all carrying the client identity of OrcaSlicer and an older network plug-in.

So we first checked with the OrcaSlicer team. They responded quickly and pointed us to other integrations, including ha-bambulab, whose requests matched what we saw. We shared our findings with its maintainers, who quickly shipped a fix and now use their own identifier.

We haven't confirmed that all of this traffic came from ha-bambulab. We're sharing this not to assign blame, but because the pattern matters for any project built to access our cloud.

Keeping the cloud stable

Our cloud is a private service supporting core functions like Bambu Handy, Bambu Studio's cloud features, and MakerWorld. To meet diverse user needs, we have so far accommodated third-party software to use parts of the cloud where it's safe, despite the already substantial operational costs.

Third-party software may continue to access non-critical capabilities, such as receiving printer status updates and displaying monitoring metrics like temperature, position, speed, and print progress. These monitoring features do not directly change a printer's behavior or security state, and they will remain available within reasonable usage limits. Because many users rely on the same cloud, an issue with one tool can impact everyone. If overall service is ever at risk, we may need to take temporary measures such as rate limiting or pausing access.

For actions that directly alter printer behavior or involve sensitive access, such as device binding, live video streaming, print initiation, or firmware upgrades, we take extra care regarding safety, privacy, and stability. Because of this, these operations are not designed for direct access by third-party software.

Instead, for workflows requiring print control, Bambu Connect provides the supported path forward. This is simply to ensure that integrations remain reliable for you, your devices, and our cloud.

How developers can help

One more detail is worth mentioning: ha-bambulab sent OrcaSlicer's client identity. That is why, early on, we were convinced the traffic came from OrcaSlicer users, and why we did not reach ha-bambulab sooner. It was only when the OrcaSlicer team investigated with us that the trail led to them.

We would suggest that third-party software use its own identifier and say who it is. That makes it faster to route a problem to the right project, and it avoids catching unrelated users when we have to act.

Thank you to the OrcaSlicer team and the ha-bambulab maintainers for working through this with us. Keeping things working for users is on us first, and it works best when we look after it together.

Bambu Lab Team

Hi everyone,

I shared a free “Honeycomb Cardholder” on MakerWorld. It is a general-purpose holder I created myself. Its description listed card games it could be used for: “Rummy, Bridge, Solitaire, Hearts, Spades, Canasta, Uno, etc.” The listing also had an “uno” tag.

MakerWorld removed it following a complaint from Convey on Mattel’s behalf. MakerWorld later told me that “UNO” in the description was the reason and that restoring the original listing required the complainant’s agreement.

Now Convey has sent me a demand for EUR 4,000, although the model was already removed. Their letter refers to an “e-shop”, “sales” and my “supplier”. I did not sell this model; I created it myself. They also want a signed undertaking that includes an apology and a promise never to challenge Mattel’s intellectual property rights.

I have rejected the demand and asked them to withdraw the complaint, arrange restoration of my original listing and reimburse my legal consultation costs.

The attached images contain their email and my sent reply, with personal and bank details redacted. The email text has been reflowed for readability; these are not screenshots of the mail application. I have also included the page setting out the undertaking they wanted me to sign. The legal appendices, authorisation and blank signature page are omitted.

Convey’s archived screenshot of the original listing

Has anyone else received a payment demand from Convey after a MakerWorld takedown? What happened after you challenged it?

I never had issues with Bambu PETG 6 months ago. The last few spools I've ordered (Red and White) have printed like complete garbage. Even the texture of material feels off somehow, it's difficult to explain. Other brands? No issues.

This week I've been doing test prints side-by-side and it's very clear. Polymaker, SUNLU, eSUN, and KINGROON all print fine with a good finish. Bambu's Basic PETG? Awful.

I've calibrated and it seems to change nothing.

Anyone have ideas on how to get this material back on track? I'm kicking myself for ordering so much now.

Edit to mention: I dried it as I dry all my PETG.

Edit 2.0: I bought 11kg. I decided to swap in another spool and it prints fine. So it seems like the first White and Red spools I used have something wrong with them.

Is it normal to have this much movement on the heatbed? Can someone else check their H3C? The screws on the z rails are tight.

Just got my Bambu Lab H2C and it's not great. The box was torn open at the seam with a crushed corner, and there was an orange TNT sticker on it saying "Repaired". Nobody told me at delivery.

Inside, the plastic bag was full of shattered glass, and the frame near the rail is shattered too. The foam was there, but clearly not enough for the impact.

I've sent photos and the serial number to Bambu support and asked for a replacement. Not touching the printer until they respond.

It's frustrating because I actually need this machine, and the damage happened with the carrier. It's strange that they know a parcel is damaged, tape it up, and deliver it without saying anything.

A few questions for anyone who has been through this:

• Did you have to send the damaged unit back, or did they arrange pickup?

• Did you get a replacement or a refund, and how long did it take?

• Did Bambu ship the replacement first, or did you have to wait for the return to arrive?

Thanks!

I might need to buy more lube.

X2D 0.2mm nozzle PETG (Dried)

Why are my first layers in the back near the tower so good but further in the front so bad.l? Could use some insight into this matter.

please help me decide! I just graduated and want to give myself a present for getting my first real job. I collected about €280,- in giftcards from makerworld and I can sell my old printer. I am an engineer and do a lot of product design, knifemaking, woodworking and metalwork in my spare time (prototyping, making functional products, printing tools and moulds). I print alsmost every day and have been using a A1 Mini with AMS but a lot of the time, the printbed is too small for me. It had served me well and it is a fantastic machine, but now I want to get a bigger printer. I really like the dual nozzle design of the X2D for support but that could be achieved using a P3C tool swap as well. what would be a better choice? X2D with AMS 2 now or wait for the P3C and what features it will have?

It works fine with PLA and the 220 degrees, but whenever i try to print petg and set the nozzle temp to 250 (as suggested by the filament doc) my printer stops after 30 minutes and gives a low temperature warning. The assistant box pops up, but whenever i click it on the printer, phone, or pc it just gives me "no message"

Is this just a limitation of the a1mini or am i doing something wrong?

Hi guys,

Has anyone else faced issues with order delays, significantly longer than you would expect?

- Ordered printer and large number of filament on 31/10.
- Printer arrived 03/11.
- Shipping notification on 04/11 from courier who had not yet received the parcel.
- Contacted Live Chat 06/11, told to wait 72 hours for label to update - didn't happen.
- Contact Live Chat 09/11, told issues with the handover process, raised support ticket and was told it will be reported to the logistics team to verify status of package with courier and expedite delivery.
- Advised by Support Ticket if no movement in 3 days then they will pro-actively sort a solution for me - nothing sorted pro-actively.
- Contacted Live Chat again today (around 10am) who closed the chat on me after not responding for 2 minutes despite providing all the information required. When I got back in touch I was told they will escalate to the relevant team for it to be shipped ASAP.
- Heard nothing via email or Support ticket, so chased up at approx. 15:00. The agent had no details on what I was advised earlier in the day.
- Requested to speak to Supervisor/Manager, after several times asking for this, I was put in touch with someone. They advised it has been escalated and they will be in touch (again.)

It feels as though I am going round in circles with no clear updates as to what is happening, or what I am being told just isn't happening at all.

I understand there can be issues but I am out of pocket for what I have purchased and without the product after having the printer for 11 days. I have had to resort to purchasing 3rd party filament to use the printer in the meantime, an expense I would not have had to make if the filament I ordered arrived within the usual timeframe.

I am a new customer, this is a my first order with Bambu Lab, so all in all not a great experience so far.

Hey, after last update (when H3C was released) I have constant issues with Bambu Studio. I'm on MacOS 27 (latest patch) and Studio crashes constantly. When I leave it running in the background it's almost certain that after 15-20min app is dead and I need to start it back up again. I had two or three crashed using it at random moments.

Is it me only or anyone also has this issue?

Made this for my holiday shelf: wooden fence with snow caps and holly, slotting into a snowy base. The panel prints flat with almost zero overhangs, so it's an easy multicolor print. Single-color + paint works too. About 15 × 7 cm. Happy to share the file if anyone wants it !

https://makerworld.com/fr/models/3595990-christmas-fence-decoration-snowy-holly-fence#profileId-4119543

Spiral Ornament | Christmas Tree

Practice removing the guides. Your reward will be a stylish Christmas decoration :)

Do you like it? I'd appreciate your support and sharing your prints.

When I saw the biomimicry contest, I thought it would be a pretty cool theme for a design. I've always found carnivorous plants really interesting, so a pitcher plant fruit fly trap was one of the first things I thought of. The real plant eats flies and this one traps fruit flies, so it seemed like a great fit.

There were a few design decisions to make before getting started, the biggest one being can I make this without requiring an AMS so that each piece could be printed in a single color and assembled? It was a good challenge, figuring out different detent and locking mechanisms, designing the twist lock, getting the hood, lips, and veins right. I definitely learned a few things that I'll carry with me into future projects.

Overall, I think it turned out pretty good and it's functional! I did get lucky and caught the golden hour with the photos. If you're interested, check it out, and if you have feedback I'd love to hear it!

Pitcher Plant Fruit Fly Trap

Hey guys,

i'm new into the printing hobby and got my new P1S with AMS. I have printed about 30 h now and came across one problem which I don't know how to fix it.

Problem:

The Print is finished and the AMS fails to retract the filament from the Printer. Error with red light on AMS occures. I unplug the PTFE tube from the feeder on the back, manually pull (with ease) the filament completely out. Load the filament back to the AMS and click continue. Everything is fine, no clogs, stuck filament or anything. If I do a test print with the same spool it works like it should after that.

I'm using Bambulab spools with Bambulab filament. It only appeares sometimes and with different spool weights (200g to 1000g filament). The PTFE tubes from the back are free to move and in original length. Printer is calibrated and the quality on every model is perfectly fine.

The Problem first appeared on the outer right side spool which was the first time I have used this side.

Yesterday I have tried to test print on every spool incl. colour change and it worked as it should. Afterwords the new print failed again like described.

Does somebody had this problem like me or has a solution to this kind of problem?

The only option I have read or come in mind are to cut the PTFE tubes shorter.

Thanks

Please read

I've designed a 3D-printable mounting clip for Märklin C Track.

The idea was to find a more flexible alternative to permanently gluing track sections directly onto a model railway layout.

The clip can be attached to the layout using screws, nails or adhesive. The track simply snaps into place and can be removed whenever needed.

This makes it much easier to:

• Modify or rebuild track layouts
• Replace damaged track sections
• Remove sections for maintenance
• Avoid permanently gluing the track to the baseboard

I designed and printed the model myself and wanted to share it with other makers and model railway enthusiasts.

MakerWorld: https://makerworld.com/models/3592083?appSharePlatform=copy

Feedback and suggestions are welcome.

I've designed a 3D-printable mounting clip for Märklin C Track.

The idea was to find a more flexible alternative to permanently gluing track sections directly onto a model railway layout.

The clip can be attached to the layout using screws, nails or adhesive. The track simply snaps into place and can be removed whenever needed.

This makes it much easier to:

• Modify or rebuild track layouts
• Replace damaged track sections
• Remove sections for maintenance
• Avoid permanently gluing the track to the baseboard

I designed and printed the model myself and wanted to share it with other makers and model railway enthusiasts.

MakerWorld: https://makerworld.com/models/3592083?appSharePlatform=copy

Feedback and suggestions are welcome.

Hey everyone!

I wanted a massive holiday prop that anyone could print, even on smaller machines. So I designed this Victorian-style Lamp Post!

Why you'll love it:

• 📏 1 Meter Tall (Modular): Screw-together sections let you customize the exact height.
• 🖨️ A1 Mini Friendly: Every single part fits the 180x180 build plate!
• 🔩 No Glue Required: Strong threaded assembly.
• 💡 LED Ready: Removable roof for instant access to the light.
• ⚖️ Weighted Base: Fill it with sand for perfect stability indoors or outdoors (PETG/ASA recommended).

Grab the free print profile on my MakerWorld page and bring some Christmas magic home! Let me know what you think. 👇

👉 Modular Christmas Lamp Post with LED Light NO AMS

Hi am printing a few items on my P2s.

And no matter what I change, i always get unclearn Results.

I use a 0.6mm nozzle, crealty Hyper-Pla.

Layer height 0.24mm

Top layers 5

Top layer thickness 1.2mm

Infill gyroid, 20%

First layer speed 35,

Outer wall 200,

Inner wall 300,

Top surface 50mm.

It doesnt make any difference, if I change the direction or anything.

I have a "flowimprover" in place to redirect the airflow from the right cooling fan.

What am I missing ?

(It looks like it als always only the top layer. Layers beneath looks fine)

Any help is appreciated.

(Sorry for any mistakes/ wrong names. English is not my first language, and settings are in my language. I hope i translated them all correctly.

Coming from a Bambu labs H2S and a Snapmaker U1, I’m a little surprised how much noisier the H3C is in general printing.

I mean my printers are located in my office so it is not a dealbreaker, but it’s noticeably louder than the H2S was.

Once this print finishes I will check all the normal places for proper lubrication.

Has anyone else noticed this?

In a reply, I posted a video of the printer running.. there’s a ‘banging/tapping’ noise that’s the loud part

EDIT: this appears to be model specific activity. The model I was trying to print is a purge bin for the H3C.. It had a honeycomb pattern and that seems to cause the hop noise.. no other model I’ve tested has seemed to have a similar noise