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Advice on first 3D printer (lemmy.dbzer0.com)

submitted 7 months ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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I am looking to purchase a 3D printer as a hobbyist, not for any commercial use. I have limited options with local 3D printers but that's good as they're mostly cheaper low end printers so I can look at them thoroughly.

When I'm comparing the different 3D printers I'm mainly looking at the following: Cost, nozzle diameter, layer height, volume, and viable filaments.

My question is, is there anything else I'm missing? Are there important things I should be considering or avoiding?

Different printers have different resolutions but for my purposes it looks like they're all highly accurate and way past what I need. Not worried about speed either. They all mention bed and nozzle temperatures but I assume they are all within the necessary range for the filaments they allow right? So does it matter?

Also, any advice for maintenance? How to make it last as long as possible any mistakes I should be wary of. Thanks.

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[–] [email protected] -2 points 7 months ago* (last edited 7 months ago) (1 children)

Bambu P1S

For those downvoting, please explain why you disagree so much that you feel the need to downvote.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 7 months ago (1 children)

Not one of the downvoters, but the P1S is very expensive for a 1st printer IMO.

Bambu themselves offer the much lower priced A1 and A1 mini printers, which would probably be a better suggestion here despite them being bedslingers.

I'm not really a Bambu fan myself given the proprietary nature of their hardware, but they have the market pretty much cornered for the lowest priced, multi-material printers

[–] [email protected] 2 points 7 months ago* (last edited 7 months ago)

I appreciate the reply. OP stated in another comment that their budget is at least $1000. They also stated they are interested in a higher variety of filament. That points to the P1S being the most fitting of the Bambu lineup.

The 'closed source' argument is really up to the individual. Personally I've found no real issue with it or any real evidence that it's a real concern for the future. The only real downside I've seen with Bambu is some bad experiences with customer support. However, I believe that's a risk regardless of manufacturer.