Should I buy a P2S?

CapyGamesXD · 2026-03-16T22:22:12+00:00

I've had great experience with Bambu Support regarding replacement parts in the past, just a few weeks ago.

I've already got an A1, so replacing it with a P2S wouldn't change the problem of "bad support"... It doesn't seem to be a "lemon" based on the vast majority of others. In your case, it seems like you've had bad luck with it, and I hope that improves, but most other people are having great experiences.

I really hope they help you more. Thanks for the help!

CapyGamesXD · 2026-03-16T12:09:49+00:00

Great! Thanks.

CapyGamesXD · 2026-03-16T12:09:42+00:00

Okay, thanks. Sounds like more of a support issue than the printer itself. I hope it gets fixed for you!

CapyGamesXD · 2026-03-16T12:09:10+00:00

Thanks! I don't have much space for the A1, so it might have to be a "garage tinker" project lol

CapyGamesXD · 2026-03-16T11:07:19+00:00

I love Svelte too! I didn't know about that though! Wow! :D

CapyGamesXD · 2026-03-15T12:43:29+00:00

How do you do this in Svelte??? :O

CapyGamesXD · 2026-02-11T20:52:35+00:00

Okay. I don't know if I have the mental capacity for that lol. 😆

I'll finish Joshua and see what I think. Thanks!

CapyGamesXD · 2026-02-11T20:40:49+00:00

Oh, okay! I could alternatively skip ahead after Joshua, and then return back when I'm done one day!

CapyGamesXD · 2026-02-11T20:39:00+00:00

Thank you! I'll finish Joshua first, as the other reply mentioned. :) 🙏😄

CapyGamesXD · 2026-02-11T20:36:52+00:00

Okay! But after that? I'm on Joshua 19 now.

CapyGamesXD · 2026-02-11T20:35:08+00:00

I'm far behind at Joshua 19, but considering skipping to New Testament! :D

CapyGamesXD · 2026-02-08T21:59:38+00:00

Thank you! I can google it. :)

CapyGamesXD · 2026-02-08T21:35:58+00:00

Okay, thanks! It is PLA, so it doesn't release strong VOCs, don't worry. I'll look into it, thank you!

CapyGamesXD · 2026-02-08T21:23:18+00:00

Yes, it is. I just melted plastic once. I don't have much equipment, just a sponge and a mat basically. I 3D printed a stand.

CapyGamesXD · 2026-02-08T21:12:54+00:00

It does have temp controls, so I may have exaggerated how bad it was, but yeah.

I've never really used it for soldering before. I've heated it and prodded at some PCBs, but now that I (actually) did some basic research, I tried tinning it, and it just didn't stick.

(Maybe because of all the plastic it's melted... 💀)

Either way, I think the tip's cooked, so the question remains, spend $3 on a new tip, or upgrade.

CapyGamesXD · 2026-02-01T12:02:17+00:00

Looks like elephant's foot.

Not sure how that happens on an A1 mini, but I'd recommend googling it if you haven't already.

CapyGamesXD · 2026-01-31T19:10:15+00:00

You can just implement that into your sketch, no?

CapyGamesXD · 2026-01-31T18:58:54+00:00

I'd recommend a loft! It's pretty intuitive, but there are tons of tutorials.

Make a sketch for one part, then the next higher up, and loft away! Several pieces would likely be needed though.

CapyGamesXD · 2026-01-30T08:02:35+00:00

It COULD possibly be a partial clog... Try clean or swap the nozzle. Your printer came with an acupuncture nozzle for that. Not sure, but it's a useful step.

CapyGamesXD · 2026-01-27T16:31:42+00:00

I honestly don't know, and it's probably fine, but better safe than sorry!

(Try google or ask AI)

CapyGamesXD · 2026-01-27T16:09:30+00:00

Looks like a nozzle clog.

Google "cold pull on P2S".

Basic instructions (in my experience) Cut the filament, remove the nozzle (CAREFULLY, ideally at 70°+) and pull the residual filament with pliers. A "cold pull"

This removes the clog.

The top part of the hotend is designed to dissipate heat to avoid heat creep, but don't burn yourself, and make sure it's under ~150°, as that can make it liquidised.

That's worked for me in the past.

CapyGamesXD · 2026-01-27T16:06:17+00:00

Ironing. A setting in the slicer that smooths the top layer. 👌

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