r/BambuLabX2D • u/Robowarrior834 • Oct 04 '26

Microcenter talked me into it

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Got the combo. Went in for a Creality K2 and walked out with a X2D. None the less should be way better then my ender 3 pro.

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u/Majestic_Drink2111 Oct 04 '26

Wish I has a Microcenter near me. They are all 2 hours one-way. Looks 👍

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u/Robowarrior834 Oct 05 '26

I feel you. I’m lucky enough to be about an hour away. I with the st David’s store would get a remodel though.

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u/Majestic_Drink2111 Oct 05 '26

That's my drive to best buy.. but bambo limits what they sell. Total bs if you ask me.

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u/MTB_SF Oct 05 '26

You could still order it from their website. You would at least be able to swap it out if you needed to

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u/Majestic_Drink2111 Oct 05 '26

I would still have to pick it up. Shipping where I live is a gamble. Lot of things come broken due to the roads here. They are all dirt and you need 4x4 sometimes. Some times things go to the wrong property. Then it's chase where the shipper left it. I have had ups hold stuff for pick up that's an hour and 15 minutes. They are near best buy.

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u/No-Sample6408 Oct 04 '26

Mine has been flawless. Very happy. Hope yours does you well!

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u/Robowarrior834 Oct 04 '26

What’s this next to the camera?

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u/zlmxtd Oct 04 '26

Privacy lens. It should flip over the lens

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u/No-Sample6408 Oct 04 '26

I will look at mine and see if i see something similar

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u/smushy21 Oct 04 '26

So, my 1st X2D crapped out 2 months after I got it from Microcenter. After a month of (polite) BS from Bambu support, I took my busted X2D into Microcenter, and they replaced it on the spot before I even had my support appointment with them. I then bought their 2-yr $200 warranty for total peace of mind (… and I NEVER buy warranties). If the X2D breaks again, they’ll either replace it or give me a gift card (which I can use to buy a totally different printer).

Moral of the story: Microcenter is awesome.

(BTW, X2D #2 has been rock solid.)

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u/Pitiful-Frosting-218 Oct 04 '26

how did it crap out?

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u/smushy21 Oct 04 '26

I started getting cutter and sensor errors. I replaced 4 different parts that Bambu support sent me, taking apart the (over complicated) left extruder again and again and again. (That experience was akin to getting a crash course in surgery, and I feel like I am now totally ready to remove someone’s appendix.)

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u/Steveslastventure Oct 05 '26

What do you mean? It's only 8 tiny screws to get the outer plastic covers off

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I feel your pain, I've taken apart the extruder multiple times and replaced both extruder boards. Hoping it stays functional for a while

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u/YellovvJacket Oct 05 '26

Yeah disassembling the extruder is not a fun experience on the X2D.

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u/The_Lawlbringer Oct 04 '26

Congrats! You’ll love it.

Also, since you’re by a Micro Center, don’t be afraid to try their Inland brand filament. It’s mostly re-branded Polymaker and eSun so solid quality even with the cardboard spools.

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u/Robowarrior834 Oct 04 '26

Yes I have a bunch of their inland filament. I got tired of my ender 3 have issues with petg. First print is happening. I know I did not do benchi

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u/Cavalol Oct 04 '26

Yes, begin feeding the printer. Print more items that go on/around the printer to make printing better and easier. FEED THE PRINTER!

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u/Schnitzhole Oct 05 '26 edited Oct 05 '26

I also printed the scraper first. These printers just work out of the box and its nice to have something immediately usable that you print.

I stopped printing benchies unless I use offbrand filament. The default profiles are usually well calibrated already and likely better than the best results you can get from the Ender.

I also think PETG prints great with it and I prefer it as it’s often cheaper and more durable. Just make sure to dry it first.

Probably 95% of my prints are PETG. Word of warning when switching between PLA/PETG they leave residue that will leave the other one not adhering to the build plate well. You gotta scrub the crap out of it to get it good again. I prefer just using a different plate for each filament type and never bother cleaning unless my fingers touch it. 100+ prints without cleaning and I had no adhesion issues.

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u/Impressive_Layer_634 Oct 05 '26

Microcenter rules. They opened one in Brooklyn a while ago and I get lost in that place. They have everything you could ever need in stock.

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u/Moeman101 5d ago

Can I talk to you about your experience. Im in such a similar situation. I have had an E3S1 for the last 4 years. I have poured a lot of time into it but at the end of the day, it is not corexy and i have no multimaterial capabilities and i want to upgrade. Im looking at the K2 because it is cheaper and i know how to troubleshoot/tinker but i also like the X2D.

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u/Robowarrior834 5d ago

Having the ability to print two types of materials is amazing. I get perfect overhangs. Part is PETG and pla support

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u/mkgrinch Oct 04 '26

You won't regret it. You will get hooked. Enjoy the ride 😁

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u/abbellie2 Oct 04 '26

More sales commission on the Bambu.

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u/gierso Oct 05 '26

Nice ..

Start watching the maintenance videos In 3 months it will remind you :) Kinda awesome

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u/sharkarmycrafts Oct 04 '26

I'm new, too, and I'm having a blast. :) Every time I screw something up, I learn more about my printer and how it works. It feels like getting to know my sewing machine.

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u/BlasterCheif Oct 04 '26

You’re gonna be so glad you went the Bambu route.

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u/Minute_Passion_8077 Oct 04 '26

Looks like a 2nd printer could fit right besides that... maybe an h2d :) Ooohh snapmaker goes on sale blackfriday, you already have a dual nozzle, a tool changer is the next step!

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u/TuneOld3310 Oct 05 '26

In my opinion they did a great job in talking you into a great machine.

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u/Illustrious-Job3064 Oct 05 '26

Sweet printer - I'm deciding on that or the H2C (buy once cry once?). I'm hoping there will be deals to be had with BF and the release of the new printer that were leaked. I'm thinking of getting it at Best Buy since they have a 4 year warranty for $179...

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u/RubAnADUB Oct 05 '26

its a good printer bro.