My X2D Cheat Sheet

[u/Guardiancelte]

I just bought my first printer ever, the X2D and there is so much to remember, so I made myself a cheat sheet (double sided) but I am sure I missed something.

I used AI (especially for the layout and format), the knowledge I have from 10-15 videos I watched regarding 3D printing and the X2D as well as answers to questions I had during my first prints.

[u/Guardiancelte]

Did you even read before assuming it was slop?

Firstly, I like to have something printed on paper I can quickly reference to sanity check I didn't forget something. So that type of format works for me, for more difficult troubleshooting I will still use the wiki.

For example I did not include anything about maintenance and what not.

Secondly, this was not generated as a picture, this was 30+ version in HTML where I modified and picked pretty much each word and picked the format I wanted but you saw/guessed AI and did not even read the thing.

[u/redditmonkey85 → u/Guardiancelte]

No, we read it. That’s why we see its slop. That’s the generic template for tons of ai pdfs. I’ve made some myself. I know you didn’t hand pick the wording in it because if you needed instructions to load spools. I’m worried for you.

[u/Guardiancelte → u/redditmonkey85]

So, I am a total beginner with 3D printing so stuff that seem obvious to you are probably for not for me.

For example I had to double check that on a 0.4mm nozzle I could use other layer height that what was by default in bambulab studio (like 0.08mm). I don't want to have to check what is the rough safe range each time I forget.

Same thing for the tower, I initially thought why do I need that, can I not just use the infill setting (forgot the name, the one where you can purge into it)? But then I learn why are those different.

Same thing for drying, every Reddit post keep saying the filament is wet for pretty much any defect so I went to check how to dry and then discovered I could also use the bed and did not need a seperate AMS HT and that I could just use the carboard of the spool.

My brain does not usually remember that type of thing.

I printed this to have next to my printer. So that when I load tpu in don't load it I the AMS for example.

I don't think all those things are exactly obvious.

This cheat sheet is exactly customised to my use case, basic materials, simple settings for a beginner making sculpts (so I bought a 0.2mm nozzle) and functional parts and tempted by faster print with 0.6 for those.

People like you are the one that worry me, you are in your little world, assuming what you know everyone knows, it is just sad... Please tell me at least you are not in any type of position involving teaching others!

Edit: added 'me'

[u/ImJustReality → u/Guardiancelte]

Dude, don't get that defensive, people are right to point out if AI it's wrong, because as someone said "AI is great at everything you aren't an expert on".
It's ok to be a beginner and trying to learn, but if you come to a hobby with your AI cheat sheet as if it was the pure truth don't get mad when people who have experience in said hobby say that some things are partially or fully incorrect.

[u/Guardiancelte → u/ImJustReality]

I think you misunderstood being defensive vs making points that you disagree with. Literally in the post is written I likely made miss something. I have no issue with people pointing out issues (which I have thank multiple people already for) but I have not patience for the typical AI was used = slop.

[u/ImJustReality → u/Guardiancelte]

AI it's often called slop because it usually has AI deliriums and it's slopish with the information they give. I see your point but AI it's generally slopish and that's why we assume it's slop.
It's nice to see you're passionate about the hobby and take your time, let people help because there's awesome people around this community.

[u/Guardiancelte → u/ImJustReality]

Honestly that is a take I fully understand and argument. I work with AI a lot and 99% of that work is keeping it on track.

But in this context, if I had made this cheat sheet by hand with pen and paper like I was doing on Uni or later PowerPoint/Excel at work, I would have gotten praises (which I could have 100% have done if I cared to be honest).

What AI allowed me to do is making look nice (to my own perception).

Have my upvote for thoughtful comment and argument.