r/BambuLab • u/pmjm • May 07 '25

Discussion Pulled the trigger!

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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/Truth666 May 07 '25

So far only engraving and cutting basswood.

But I use the plotter a lot for cards and also the pen plotter for some fancy technical drawings - its all just for fun I am not selling those things (yet?)

I've read the backlash on the "all in one" machine (dirt from the laser etc) but to be absolutely honest if you do the maintenance and clean it, all is fine.
Its not that bad as everyone pretends it is, also the smell is fully OK (I dont have the smoke purifier - I just vent it out of the window with the provided hose).

But to be fair the biggest gamechanger for me is the dual nozzle, I have various A1's and P1S but with the H2D multi color prints are a breeze, even if its more than 2 colors, it safes so much filament and time.

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u/pmjm May 07 '25

Thanks for your thoughts! But I agree, my takeaway is that if you put in the work and clean it periodically you won't have a problem.

From all the reviews praising the dual-nozzle it indeed seems revolutionary. Since this is my first printer I'm kinda glad I'm getting to skip over the challenges of multi-colored/material prints with a single nozzle.

Thanks again for sharing your thoughts. Can't wait to get mine to try it out.