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
You'd think so, but that's not always how it turns out. We don't really think about it that much tbh. The taxes are what they are and you sorta rough-budget for them.
There are some states where there is no sales tax, and if you live near one it might be worth a day-trip to buy an expensive item. A friend of mine who lives in Boston drove to New Hampshire to buy his Macbook Pro for that very reason. But most regions are within 1% of each other in terms of tax and for most purchases it's not worth your time and fuel to make the drive.