3d printers

[fmyth]

It lets them do multicolor prints without doing a manual filament change. For kids I would tend to think they’d like that a lot.

And this will save Dad a lot of time.

 

[pods8 (Rugged Stitching)]

Bumping this back up. My kids are begging for a 3d printer to mess with. I started looking and it seems Bambu is the easy button. Is this still the case. I am looking for the "Tikka" of printers. Cost is a huge factor. Anything sub $1,000 sounds reasonable. Any suggestions? Are all filaments created equal?

Bambu is still an easy button. No all filaments aren't created equal, depends what you're trying to accomplish. Nic nacks pla is fine but they lack temp resistance, petg is better for functional prints that hold up better in heat before needing more to other filaments.

Do these ever go on sale? I saw earlier in the thread someone talk about an annual sale.

Yes they have a yearly anniversary sale ~June

Where does pla fall? Need filtration or no? Is it usable for most typical projects or just the cheaper looking type stuff.

Depends on how much you're printing and where its at. Quick print no not really, run a long print in a closed room and some pla (esp. PLA plus variants) gave me a headache. I rarely bother with PLA for stuff anymore but any melting plastic in magnitude off gasses some stuff. I have mine in a non sealed cabinet with a fan ducted out the window to create airflow.

Interesting. So the extra nozzle is worth it?

Could be fun or more hassle depending on their interests / needs. The second nozzle isnt' the same feed mechanism and will have lower print quality, its ideally designed for support materials that don't require high print quality.

A bigger distinction for that printer is it has heated chamber which if you print certain filaments can be useful.

 

[pods8 (Rugged Stitching)]

Edit to add if getting the AMS system the AMS2 addressed alot of complaints folks had with the original AMS, so pay attention when picking combos since they offer some with either option. Plus the AMS2 can dry most filaments also (not while actively printing which is still a complaint folks have but better than nothing at all like the original).

 

[sierracharlie338]

Dang I’ve been spiraling in the rabbit hole lol prob looking at the P1S now

 

[406flyfish]

Sorry, don’t know what’s competitive in that particular price range. I will say, 3D printer has been great for myself and an added bonus for the kids.

I’ve printed parts for my GFC camper, Stand for my bow, the options are limitless..

 

[406flyfish]

Edit to add if getting the AMS system the AMS2 addressed alot of complaints folks had with the original AMS, so pay attention when picking combos since they offer some with either option. Plus the AMS2 can dry most filaments also (not while actively printing which is still a complaint folks have but better than nothing at all like the original).

Pretty sure that has or is being corrected in the next firmware update.

 

[Crossweaponary]

Under $400–$500 I’d look at the Bambu Lab A1 Mini or A1. They’re very beginner friendly, basically setup and print, and work fine with Mac.
If you want cheaper, the Creality Ender 3 V3 SE is solid but needs more tinkering.
For kids, I’d personally go Bambu Lab A1 Mini for the easiest experience.

 

[HuntHarder]

Thanks for the crash course guys. I started watching some videos today. Tomorrow I am hoping work is quiet and I will dive a little deeper.

 

[pods8 (Rugged Stitching)]

Pretty sure that has or is being corrected in the next firmware update.

Could be, I haven’t chased firmware updates because if things are working I don’t want a change to futz something up in terms of consistency.