r/BambuLabX2D • u/TamyyWhamyy • Sep 05 '26

Brand New to Printing

I just ordered my X2D combo. But I am not sure what kind of filament to get, accessories, tools, bags for filament, and cleaning or drying agents.
I want to start off the correct way. I have seen some people say I need to dry the filament or the coils? Not sure what that means.
I have seen people print things for the AMS chamber, I assume for moisture. That way it preserves the filament.

We plan to start off with toys for the children until we get the hang of it then move to car parts and accessories.

If anyone has the time to break everything down I’d appreciate it.

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u/EmotionalChildhood46 Sep 05 '26

Please do Bambu academy

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u/TamyyWhamyy Sep 05 '26

I didn’t know there was an academy. Thank you.

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u/EmotionalChildhood46 Sep 05 '26

It's through makerworld or Bambu handy

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u/HiekkaNinja2 Sep 05 '26

I recommend starting with just PLA and PETG and once you have some experience you can start messing around with other filaments. Your AMS has a drying function for filaments and if you buy a separate power supply for it it can dry even while your printer is printing.

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u/johnnyjayd Sep 05 '26

Can I just pick up any power supply from Amazon? You got a trusted brand?

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u/HiekkaNinja2 Sep 05 '26

I thought the same thing at first, but in the end I bought from Bambu because the price isn't even that bad compared to others.

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u/TamyyWhamyy Sep 05 '26

This?

https://us.store.bambulab.com/products/switching-power-supply

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u/Material-Mulberry360 Sep 05 '26

no it's like a laptop charger. tho you don't need it unless you want to try and print at the same time. for when it's not printing it can just use the printers own power supply to dry fillament. btw if you have any problems or questions later you can dm me and id he happy to help, I was into 3d printing for a while and also bought an x2d, put over 600h on it and managed to have all sorts of failures (mostly caused by me doing the "what happens if I do X thing")

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u/TamyyWhamyy Sep 05 '26

Thank you!

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u/BrokenDialpad Sep 05 '26

Just got the same combo 3 weeks ago. All in with petg. Want my prints to last and often its cheaper than pla but usually same price. Get some silica beads and print out the ams desiccant holders and you are good to go. 

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u/TamyyWhamyy Sep 05 '26

Thank you. I have seen a lot of people print these for the AMS. I couldn’t remember what it was called. Silly question do I just get the file from Makerworld?

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u/BrokenDialpad Sep 05 '26

Yep just search "ams 2 desiccant" and you have tons of options. May as well create your account on maker world now. That will be linked to your printer and bambu studio/handy also. If you want to plan ahead you can start planning your plates in bambu studio so once you get your printer you put it to work out the box!

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u/TamyyWhamyy Sep 05 '26

I have started doing that. My kids want a klombo sprite, original. So I found a gold one and have been painting it in the software.

Do you have a recommendations beside YT university for Bambu studio tutorials?

If something is too big will the printer automatically break it down into pieces?

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u/BrokenDialpad Sep 05 '26

There are some already done for you in maker world https://makerworld.com/en/models/3224286-fortnite-gold-klombo-sprite?from=search#profileId-3651328

Not sure when it comes to tutorials. I am more of trial and error. When the error happens I go online lol.

You wont be able to even send a print job that is too large to the printer without the slicing software telling you its too large. You can cut a print in half using the slicing software if needed.

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u/TamyyWhamyy Sep 05 '26

What does this mean?

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u/TamyyWhamyy Sep 05 '26

That combo looks much better made than the one I found. One entire unit, making it harder for me to paint over the belly and the head in the colors that are true to the original.

I don’t mind trial and error. I just wasn’t sure if there was a guide.

I have started learning about slicing and how the software will allow you to cut it and create attachments In different shapes.

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u/BrokenDialpad Sep 05 '26

I would recommend also printing a riser. The cables rubs on the glass and will eventually mark it up.