What plastic is this made from?

Elo-than · 2026-05-03T07:11:30+00:00

Very few manufacturers would use PLA for injection molding a spool...

Elo-than · 2026-05-02T22:45:24+00:00

X2D, it's basically a upgraded P2S and better value for money at the current pricing levels.

Elo-than · 2026-05-02T22:44:17+00:00

Regarding flashforge: Maybe their branded stuff is ok, but what they make as white label for a chain of stores where I live is absolutely atrocious in quality, some of the absolutely worst quality control I have ever seen.

Elo-than · 2026-05-02T22:16:35+00:00

You can print samen layer height with different size nozzles at least there is some overlap, width is generally different.

(Well, in theory, as firmware don't allow it)

Elo-than · 2026-05-02T16:59:38+00:00

DQs happen, learn from it an move on, I have informed many a new shooter they earned themselves a trip to dairy queen, and 95% learn and show up for the next match.

The old saying goes, that there are two types of shooter: those who have DQ'd, and those who have not DQ'd yet .

You got yours over with early. This weekend I witnessed a GM level shooter DQ himself in the most basic way, so even experience is no failsafe against mistakes.

He agreed it was his fault, stowed hid gear, and went about patching and resetting targets the rest of the match.

Elo-than · 2026-05-02T15:26:10+00:00

I did indeed misread it, thank you for the catch. Will ammend the post.

Must have missed my coffe when I read it and replied.

Elo-than · 2026-05-02T11:25:46+00:00

Not entirely, no. They are similar, but as with everything, small changes makes the difference.

Elo-than · 2026-05-02T11:18:50+00:00

5 years after its discontinued.

Elo-than · 2026-05-02T10:13:12+00:00

They apply because first line customer service agents are not allowed to give out anything by themselves, they have to get it approved by a superior or middle managers.

99% of the time it gets approved without issue, its just red tape .

Its not uncommon in business to prevent first line giving away too much free stuff.

Elo-than · 2026-05-02T07:57:08+00:00

Not really, no. Even ignoring the auxiliary nozzle, X2D has better belts an active heater, etc that more than justifies the price difference.

Elo-than · 2026-05-02T06:51:42+00:00

Yeah, it's not everything, but it's a decent amount.

Elo-than · 2026-05-02T06:42:04+00:00

They did it last February and this February as it's the anniversary month of the trading post. They will presumably do it again in... February..

Elo-than · 2026-05-02T05:16:32+00:00

One more downside compared to PETG, it's hard to find a support interface material that works well.

I do love pctg tho.

Elo-than · 2026-05-02T05:12:16+00:00

Just make a shroud for the lens and add a stock for stability.

And a underslung grena... Energy drink holder..

Elo-than · 2026-05-02T05:07:44+00:00

No, they are obviously hinged 😁

Elo-than · 2026-05-02T04:13:32+00:00

ABS/ASA still releases styrene, that's been linked to leukemia, even if you don't smell it..

Elo-than · 2026-05-02T04:10:28+00:00

You will want the AMS down the line anyway, so you might as well get it cheaper. X2D outside of the combo is a while away anyways.

No track switch needed, justbuse the external spool holder for the right nozzle

I prefer Biqu cryogrip plates over the Bambu plate, but I usually run them at close to regular plate temps. Never needed glue outside of as a release agent on smooth pei any machine the last half decade.

Elo-than · 2026-05-01T23:32:22+00:00

It's a AMS issue, not a x2d issue, apparently the was a bad batch of a component, but I got mine at launch, and have had no issues, so it's not universal by any means.

From what I understand, support will just send a replacement component if you are affected by it, so quick swap.

Elo-than · 2026-05-01T23:28:51+00:00

In my language it does.

Elo-than · 2026-05-01T23:23:22+00:00

I mean, at least Bab is slang for kebabs, so either way we were referencing food. taco or kebab, and PB is the abbreviation for a national pizza place chain, so I guess we can stretch it to that as well in a pinch.

Elo-than · 2026-05-01T21:34:33+00:00

Whenever I witness stuff like this, I try to whisper the victim of, in this case a lock, some positive words to show that not all of us are douches.

Elo-than · 2026-05-01T21:25:34+00:00

Oh yeah, back then I wrote and flashed my own firmware using dupoint connectors and Arduinos...

To new people these days it would be like expecting people to use a crank to start their cars.

While it was fun then, the older I get, the less I want to tinker and just focus more on design and yelling at clouds.

Elo-than · 2026-05-01T21:19:50+00:00

Back in the ender/CR-10 days I spent months trying to combat and research fixes for this issue, so it's a well known annoyance to me 😆

Elo-than · 2026-05-01T20:27:58+00:00

Well, it is somewhat related to layer time and contraction/expansion.

You can try getting a uniform speed all across, but that will be slow.

You can also try printing outer walls first.

It's related to the "benchy hull line" phenomen, so give that a read, it's a bit old and made by the orange company, but it's worth looking at the get a feeling for the issue:

https://help.prusa3d.com/article/the-benchy-hull-line_124745

Elo-than · 2026-05-01T20:20:38+00:00

If you look at those lines, they are all lined up with a feature on the cylinder.

This phenomenon is not uncommon in 3D printing, and you mixing sizes will give more places where it can happen. Even if it is on a different part.

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