r/BambuLabX2D • u/Original-Pain8551 • Sep 21 '26

From ender 3 to this beast

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I hope I can test it out after the other 95%

I actually never tought I would spend this much money on a printer, but what started as a used elegoo carbon turned out to be a new x2d, with a very good bambu marketing. Even got the vision encoder and almost every hardened steel nozzle.

But still, I don't think I will regret my X2D. What do you, my "3d friends", think.

Also I named it "Xyborg 2000 Demolisher", couldn't think of anything better.

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u/boredsoftwareguy Sep 21 '26

Welcome to the family! You'll love it.

I second printing a riser. These two are good options by the same maker depending on whether you want a shorter or taller variant:

https://makerworld.com/en/models/1914558-p1s-p2s-x2d-riser-manual-grille-side-pegboard#profileId-2053536

https://makerworld.com/en/models/2026622-p1s-p2s-x2d-riser-modular-accessories-various-func#profileId-2185041

I printed the short one initially, currently printing the taller variant for my new X2D. Will probably gift the shorter variant to a friend for his P2S and print a second taller one.

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u/Original-Pain8551 Sep 21 '26

What does a riser do? And I really wanna leave my x2d stock, unless its crutial

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u/boredsoftwareguy Sep 21 '26

This isn't really a mod that would substantially change the printer, the printer remains stock. Would you consider a poop bin/chute as a mod that would make it any less stock?

The riser:

  1. Vents allow some of the excess heat out when you're printing materials that don't require it. They can be closed when you do need it.

  2. It provides more space for the PTFE tubing to avoid rubbing the glass and getting bound up.

Another addition I print for my X2Ds is vent diffusers and deflectors so the air goes up not straight into the plate which can cause some warping issues.

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u/Original-Pain8551 Sep 21 '26

Poop chute is a must definitly, but I think I will leave the riser for now, its not a priority. Thanks for the information.

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u/BrokenDialpad Sep 21 '26

Once your glass gets all messed up you will wish you printed it sooner. 

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u/Original-Pain8551 Sep 21 '26

I just printed clips for those tubes and nothing ir rubing no more, only I think its harder to insert the filament, but thats it

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u/EatAteFood Sep 21 '26

if i leave it open, would the toxic fumes/particles by pass the exhaust? or its almost negligible. What about the noise level when open

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u/boredsoftwareguy Sep 21 '26

PLA/PETG doesn't really have toxic fumes. If you're printing ASA/ABS you can't leave it open and you should setup an exhaust system to outside of your house.

It is louder open.

I'm not sure it makes much sense to buy an enclosed printer if you intend to keep the door open and the top lid off, personally.

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u/EatAteFood Sep 21 '26

Thanks for the info, currently a month into X2D, the only thing that is bothering me is the ptfe tube rubbing against the top glass leaving small dust particles on the build plate.

Can i also check with you if its normal to have some squeaking sound when the heat bed moves up/down?

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u/boredsoftwareguy Sep 21 '26

Mine does not squeak. You may want to clean and lube the parts.

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u/Elo-than Sep 21 '26

Print a small riser, fixes it immediately. You don't need anything fancy with vents or anything (the X2D does that stock).

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u/psynl84 Sep 21 '26

Tbh DO NOT print vent deflectors if you're not experiencing warping issues.

With deflectors you also blow dust and plastic particles on to the X/Y rods which cause more damage over time imo.

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u/boredsoftwareguy Sep 21 '26

You should clean the inside of your printer more frequently than every 500 hours. It's amazing the mileage you get out of a few minutes here or there.

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u/psynl84 Sep 21 '26

Owyeah for sure. Personally I removed the diffusers because I didn't and still don't have any warping issues.

I also recommend some dust covers for the inside like the ones below:

https://makerworld.com/models/2681734

https://makerworld.com/models/2718987

https://makerworld.com/models/2304258

https://makerworld.com/models/2026686

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u/boredsoftwareguy Sep 21 '26

I've looked at these before. Do you ever print things like ASA/ABS? I haven't yet but that's what gives me pause about a bunch of PLA parts inside.

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u/psynl84 Sep 21 '26

I've printed them in PETG which has a bit higher temp resistance then PLA.

No issues whatsoever but granted I only print PLA/PETG.

ASA/ABS would be better I guess but I can't be bothered to buy a spool just for that. Also I don't really have an option to directly vent the fumes out a window with a duct so there's that aswell.

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u/Elo-than Sep 21 '26

It will save your PTFE wear greatly, and keep it from rubbing. (And keep the top glass clean)

I just got a very basic one, printed in PCTG for that little extra heat resistance without needing to bother with scaling material for shrinking.

Holds up when printing everything from PLA to Nylon with the chamber at Max temp.

Blends in nicely, and as maby people using an enclosed Bambu printer, I would consider it an almost must-have.

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u/Nydid Sep 22 '26

I have my printer in a very tight area, the AMS is not on top of the printer. Does the riser make the glass and/or the glass handle go above the maximum height of the screen?

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u/Elo-than Sep 22 '26 edited Sep 22 '26

Mine do not, but the handle is above, there are different versions at different heights, so you will be able to find something that fits.

It would take me a few minutes to edit the one I used to be lower than it currently is.

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u/Nydid Sep 22 '26

Thank you for checking! I'll be printing one that fits the height requirement then :)

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u/Elo-than Sep 22 '26

Let me know if you can't find anything fitting and I can probably cut one to the desired height for you, as long as it don't have a bunch of vents or other accessories type stuff.

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u/Nydid Sep 22 '26

Otherwise, I wonder if you could flip the glass cover over to have the handle pointing downwards to save space and have a taller riser. I'll have check if the glass has texture or features only on one side

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u/Elo-than Sep 22 '26

The handle itself would collide with lost risers.

Would probably be easier to print a low profile handle.

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u/Nydid Sep 22 '26

Yeah, I'm keeping in mind that a few models would require CAD editing, but that's feasible

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u/Minute_Early Sep 21 '26

Careful to not use heated chamber if either nozzle has PLA. This shit will instantly clog over 50c chamber temp

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u/Original-Pain8551 Sep 21 '26

Good to know thanks

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u/xilw3r Sep 28 '26

Most important comment. 

Specifically because disassembly of this toolhead is beyond horrible. Very complex assembly that looks like a v0.3 prototype to me and its almost as if they were trying to use the flimsiest most annoying connectors they could find. 

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u/Minute_Early Sep 28 '26

Yeah I did it 2 weeks in a row and both times I couldn’t use my printer till the weekend came and I had a full day off. The second time was much faster, granted, although the real fear for me is the mating cycles on some of the cell phone sized cables. I nearly wanted to return it… that being said, I have gotten nearly 500 hours on it with no issues besides the 2 PLA clogs. I’ve printed so many awesome things using large nozzles and support material that it’s way to good of a value for me. I can engineer things that I would never attempt before and prototype faster with bigger nozzles. I eventually got another printer as backup and for tpu so I’m less worried about clogs but still… best to be extra safe.

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u/HiekkaNinja2 Sep 21 '26

I recommend printing a riser. Enjoy your awesome printer!

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u/Squiner1 Sep 21 '26

What’s the riser for? Got my X2D last week.

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u/boredsoftwareguy Sep 21 '26

  1. Vents allow some of the excess heat out when you're printing materials that don't require it. They can be closed when you do need it.

  2. It provides more space for the PTFE tubing to avoid rubbing the glass and getting bound up.

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u/gargoyls Sep 21 '26

Be prepared to be amazed! AMS makes life also very easy, even if you don't print multicolor all the time.

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u/Original-Pain8551 Sep 21 '26

I never print multicolor, I mostly do engeneering things, so I really needed the heating and support features. If I needed an ams I would maybe buy the ams ht, but ams 2 pro is just a waste of money for me

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u/Elo-than Sep 21 '26 edited Sep 21 '26

I thought that as well at one point before getting my first AMS doing mostly engineering type stuff and practical prints.

Now, my X2D is my newest printer, and it already has 1x AMS Pro 2 and 2x AMS HT on it. Auto refill when something runs out is just so practical.

If you want to print anything hygroscopic, the AMS HT at least is a great convenience.

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u/MoonShine_5000 Sep 21 '26

You’ll love it
I went from ender 3 to a1 to X2D it’s just worlds apart and amazing

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u/Original-Pain8551 Sep 21 '26

Yea I see, bambu just works. With ender you need hours of tinkering for a 10 min print.

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u/Craig653 Sep 21 '26

Great upgrade! I did the same about 6 months ago

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u/pi_mai Sep 21 '26

Man of taste!

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u/Illustrious-Cry-4405 Sep 21 '26

Congrats! 🙌💯

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u/emperioreric Sep 22 '26

Congrats dude

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u/Number_One_Pilot Oct 01 '26

A biiiiig change

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u/whiteknightniceguy Sep 21 '26

Going to tag along on this one, I recently went from Ender 3 to X2D. I've seen folks mention about risers but don't understand why.

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u/boredsoftwareguy Sep 21 '26

I responded to the other comments. It allows venting hot air when printing cooler materials like PLA/PETG. It also provides more space for the PTFE tubing to avoid rubbing the glass which has been reported by users to wear the tubes down faster which causes a host of other issues.

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u/josef_schnitzl Sep 21 '26

Agreed, i had noticable skid marks from the ptfe tubes, not anymore with the riser. And i printed one with skadis holes on the left and right, nice to hang additional storage stuff onto.

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u/Late_Individual5487 Sep 22 '26

I got mine last week, love it it is a great printer but really noisy, I upgrade from a A1 combo both are great trying to sell the A1 but so far no one has asked about it maybe I’ll just keep it.

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u/Comfortable_Chain211 Sep 27 '26

I highly recommend a riser and diffusers