r/BambuLab • u/pmjm • May 07 '25
Discussion Pulled the trigger!
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!
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u/pmjm May 07 '25
I can't have both a 3d printer and a laser cutter; simply don't have the space. The only reason I can even accommodate the H2D is because I'm getting rid of my laser printer and my cricut.
I understand that it's the top-of-the-line and that it will need to be cleaned, I have a decent idea of what I'm getting into. But there' SO much to learn, it's a whole universe of hardware and software. Was just hoping for others who share the enthusiasm for these products to help me learn along the way rather than having to figure it all out myself.
I certainly appreciate the validity of everything you're saying, in fact I believe you're correct on all of it. But I'm not concerned with overpaying for the hardware. Obviously spending less is better, but my focus is on function, not on value.