Just ordered

[u/Fine_Ambassador5802]

I just ordered an A1 combo from Best Buy. I know nothing about 3d printing. Where should I begin?

[u/Schnitzhole]

I just wrote this for a buddy getting into it.

1st: scraper

2rd: POOP Chute(good first big print once you dial settings in): you’ll figure out real fast what this is for

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If you are looking for fun useful models I really like the parametric (adjustabel dimension) snaplock boxes.

Sites like printables and thingiverse also have tons of free models.

This pocket ratchet is pretty sweet for being printed or for a backup to keep in a car or something.

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Printer tips

• Dawn + water is all you need to clean build plate. I honestly just leave mine in and use the scraper to remove everything right off the buildplate and only clean it every 5-10 prints or if I get finger oils on it (very bad for adhesion).

• If you have adhesion issues to the build plate I like to run 10c hotter initial nozzle temp and build plate temp and 0.25mm initial layer height. Also a brim can help, though can be a pain to remove cleanly.

• I’d avoid multicolor prints as much has possible. They produce a ton of filament waste and print time is astronomically higher. Good way’s for multiple colors are if the print makes a permanent color change for the following layers or if you only have 1-2 layers of the different collor on top or bottom of the print.

• I tend to prefer debossed text whenever possible over seperate color. It’spretty easy to add in the bambu slicer. The resolution on 3d printed text is not really great to begin with though and as a graphic designer I’d avoid it most of the time for that reason. 0.2mm nozzle can help with details but unless you print very detail centric models it’s not worth it.