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Advice/Opinions about first printer... (self.3dprinting)

submitted 1 year ago by drexy_rexy to c/[email protected]

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I'm shopping for my first printer, I don't have any experience with 3d printing but I'm vaguely familiar with the whole process and I understand there will be a learning curve and I'm looking forward to that part.

I'm leaning towards the Creality S1 Pro because I remember the huge hub-bub about the Ender 3 when it first came out and it seems like everyone and their brother suggests it as a good first printer but then when I read reviews it seems kinda janky and I'm an adult with a job so I don't mind fussing a little but I don't want to fuss a lot.

I picked the S1 Pro because I think it has an auto-leveling print surface and the name recognition from the previously mentioned Ender 3, but when I try to research other printers I'm completely overwhelmed by the options.

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[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago (2 children)

Can anyone comment on integration with Home Assistant, for whatever printer you’re recommending?

While I haven’t yet done homework on printing, I did like that Home Assistant has an OctoPrint integration so you can see or notify on printer status. It looks like the Prusa models, at least, are proprietary

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Most 3D printers really don't draw a lot of power, but be aware that smart plugs are usually limited to 15 A. Some might be just 10 A. If you are thinking about using a smart plug to control your printer (and be sure it's off) just look at the rating of the power supply of the printer ahead of time.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

Pulling a full 15A is liable to trip a circuit breaker anyways, it's extremely rare to need that kind of power from a single outlet. The outlets I use can handle up to 1200W, but the Prusa Mk4 has a 240W power supply, so there's plenty of power to spare. I don't imagine even a Bambu would be pulling a full 1200W.

The product I'm using: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07SQGG8Z7/

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago

There is a PrusaLink integration for Home Assistant, I'm using it.