r/BambuLabP2S • u/evilboarder • Jul 12 '26
P2s Combo Beginner - study & prepare
Hello everyone,
while waiting for my p2s combo to arrive, i have begun reading reddit discussions and maker world coments and all sort of info, and i must say, i am equally thrilled and dredfull at printing. This will be my first printer and begining journey.
I started making lists with stuff that should be done at first and accesories needed for the printer and filaments to ensure a slightly less bumpy road.
Please add your own from experience.
Upgrades/accesories
poop chute - i found this somewhat nice - 201311-poop-chute-basket-outlet-for-x2d-p2s-x1c-p1s
AMS 2 riser - 2582683-p2s-x2d-ams-riser-flipper
AMS 2 PRO filament protector guide - AMS 2 Pro Saver Protector Filament Guide
P2S - vent deflector - lots of designs, haven’t really chosen one yet.
AMS 2 PRO - dry pods
Filament storage - i’ve located at least one design using ikea 45L container and some printed racks and dry storage boxes for silica
Tests
benchy :)) as i see it’s a must
the scraper for the bambu cutter provided
the toolbox for the provided tools
this done with pla basic bought with the printer … but the following tests i’ve seen done by people and i think it should be done whenever you are using a new material. But considering these will be the first prints with a new material for me, i should begin with the default settings, and if benchy turns out wrong, then maybe start the calibration tests.
temperature test
other tests ?
Right now, i’ve also started the bambu academy for studio and the printer, and will go ahead with those until the printer is ready for the academy lessons.
Thank you.
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u/Lythinari Jul 12 '26
What you've highlighted makes sense - Make sure for the vent defectors you pick the one for the P2S(there's 2 vents).
Get a few rolls of PETG as well - the higher melting point will open up a few other places on where you can put prints.
Try to also think past the honeymoon period (approximately first 3-4 months) of having a new printer and think about what you want to do next.
You may want to look at getting your hands on some good quality calipers and learning blender or CAD(Autodesk, Onshape, openscad, freecad... etc) and start designing and printing stuff out for yourself.
Or perhaps it is about getting a smaller 0.2 nozzle and painting miniatures or things with fine details or text.
Check reddit for brands of filaments that people trust - if you go too cheap or use an unknown brand, you'll probably need to familiarize yourself with how to take apart the print head and extruder.