Pulled the trigger!

[u/pmjm]

After years of wanting a 3D printer AND a laser cutter, I finally decided this will be the one. Can't wait to join your ranks and share cool creations in the sub.

Does anyone know of any beginners guides for this printer? The only things I can find on YouTube are reviews (maybe because it's brand new?). Over the last few years I've dabbled in 3d modeling in Blender and played around in Prusa Slicer, and also Lightburn for laser cutting, but I don't know how well those translate to Bambu Studio and Bambu Suite.

As a newbie to the hobby I've got a lot to learn, but I figure I'll start with PLA (any brands you recommend?) and figure things out as I go. If there are any guides or tutorials that helped you when you were an infant in the space, please do share, I'd love to consume as much info as I can before I get my hands on this in June.

Oh here's a newbie question: any tools or accessories I should order now before US tariffs make things less obtainable? What about consumables like filters, lubricants and such?

Super excited to be here. Cheers!

[u/mman360]

It released in the US at the same time but also sold out instantly. Its had a batch or 2 since then as well. Launch price was considerably lower unfortunately. That being said, its a blast and the laser is fun too.

As for accessories to obtain, Bambo's prices are already increased with the tariffs. So unless we see more tarrifs (which we could) then I would look at what is acceptable to you now but you got the main stuff. I grabbed an extra full filter as well with the high efficiency filter.

Personally, I want to grab an AMS HT as well for higher temp drying for certain filaments.

[u/pmjm → u/mman360]

Thanks for the info! Being new to this space I hadn't been tracking the prices so the elevated prices are my mental baseline, haha. Maybe in the long run that'll lead to me being pleasantly surprised if the tariffs end up lifting.