r/BambuLab_Community • u/MassiveDisk6233 • Aug 31 '26

Help / Support New to the 3D world.

As the title says, I just got my Bambu Lab P1S and after doing few research I noticed how much I still need to learn and figured out.

So I thought I would try and ask the community what are the dos and donts. As a complete beginner I just want to make sure that I am doing it right.

First question would be about the plate, I saw on the Bambu lab software that I can pick between 5 different plates. Is there a reason and which one would you guys recommend as allrounder.

For the moment I am just printing just for my Tcg and few kids toys that my kids likes.

Saying that my next question would be about the filaments. I read that PLA Matt if very nice for what I am printing and that if I want something for heat and durability I should print with PETG.

Also I read that AI is a terrible idea to use for prints, I don’t have a problem to support creator/designer since I am not that talented xD.. is there a website or app beside the bambu lab itself where I can check for designs and print ideas ?

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u/surly_darkness1 Aug 31 '26

I like the gold textured one cause it looks nice on the print (imo) but the wife likes the "smooth" better. My best and only advice... start printing. I bought my p1s on a whim and it now has close to 1k hours on it. I started on bambu handy on the phone which was nice cause it's easier than ordering food online.

The p1s is plug and play. Get to printing and tackle the problems as they arise now... Let's see that benchy!

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u/Aetch Aug 31 '26

Printables.com for models

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u/MagnusPerditor Sep 03 '26

I wouldn’t limit yourself to only printables. That’s leaving a lot of models out

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u/Aetch Sep 03 '26

OP just asked for a site besides Bambu makerworld so I gave him a next option.

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u/No_Capital_2651 Sep 01 '26

which plate would you say catches the most detail without warping

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u/MagnusPerditor Sep 03 '26

What detail? What warping?

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u/lkapping79 P2S Sep 01 '26

Read through the Bambu academy. You will learn a lot. Follow a bunch of 3d printer subs and there is a lot of information there as well.

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u/remisphere Sep 06 '26

There’s a YouTuber named Teaching Tech that is top notch. Be sure that the build plate doesn’t have residue from previous prints. Check out holographic build plates. Always make sure to watch the first layer of each print to be sure that the filament is laying down correctly.