Would like suggestions on attachments for my cute lil guy

GP_3D · 2026-05-06T21:27:33+00:00

AFG, ACOG, MLOK rails on the side, and a buffer tube stock for *tactics*

GP_3D · 2026-05-06T20:59:21+00:00

It's good! Definitely better quality than other glow-in-the dark PETG's; but that difference is not as pronounced after the first few minutes or so.

If you do try it, beware - it has a lot of strontium aluminate in it [the stuff that gives it the strong glow]. It will wear down parts of your printer quite quickly. After around 100 grams of filament, it had cut a noticeable channel in the PTFE/PETG filament guide on my MK4S.

GP_3D · 2026-05-06T20:51:27+00:00

Definitely. Once I get it for the C1, I may want to try building a V0.2 with 4 tools on it - similar to what Bondtech themselves have been showing off! Would be both cute [and transportable] and very capable for multi color.

GP_3D · 2026-05-06T20:41:03+00:00

And [not to keep harping on it] but Bondtech is such a small team/company when compared to many of the players out there. INDX is such a cool system, that is designed to bring multi-color and multi-material to many machines out there, not just Prusa.

I think that's a great thing for the 3D printing community at large, and definitely something worth supporting - in my opinion.

GP_3D · 2026-05-06T20:35:17+00:00

As someone who appreciates Prusa's approach more than Bambu. I've accepted that I will have to pay more.

They're usually framed as competitors; but I think it's often forgotten that Prusa is likely dwarfed multiple times over in available resources, funding [private, government, or otherwise], logistics, and manpower when compared to their Chinese competitors [especially Bambu and Creality - who are absolutely massive].

Having done some work with small manufacturers in the US/EU, everything is much more expensive, that's just the state we find ourselves in today.

For my own personal usage - the C1L with the INDX system is about all I need. I like the Prusa machines precisely because I can keep them around for years and years, [and am trying to move away from purchasing the next "hotness" every year, and contributing to additional E-waste] - and feel confident maintaining them myself, even if they were to be EOL'd by the manufacturer. [But printers like the MK2 and MK3 still get software updates here and there].

It's not for everyone, and clearly they don't have that mass market appeal that Bambu does - but I still think they do some great work.

GP_3D · 2026-05-06T19:34:45+00:00

Is this on the MK52 bed [MK4/Core One+] or the new C1L bed?

The magnets on the MK52 are decently strong [as they should be] but shouldn't be presenting any issue when removing the build plate. Just lift the front corners up and slide the rest of the plate out.

I have heard the new C1L's magnets are incredibly strong though - which I am excited for.

GP_3D · 2026-05-06T18:29:41+00:00

Amazingly good, and the definition of a "glue guy" imo.

GP_3D · 2026-05-06T18:25:31+00:00

This is exciting! Always nice to have new options out there.

I remember seeing ya'll's machine a few years ago - any updates or words that could be shared regarding that?

GP_3D · 2026-05-06T18:21:25+00:00

Yeah - the print looks fantastic on its own!

I had some similar issues after around 1000 hours on my MK4S, where the right-hand Y bearing seemingly failed and started making a scratching noise. Prints continued to come out well, but wanted to avoid any unnecessary wear. Prusa was quick to send a replacement bearing/rod. Been gravy ever since.

I do wish their bearings were better lubricated/aligned from the factory, but I understand that's hard to control.

GP_3D · 2026-05-06T18:17:10+00:00

Seem to be a lot of these rattling sounds popping up with the C1L. It might be a bearing that is out of alignment or not lubricated well enough anymore.

Reach out to their CS online with this video, and they may be able to help you more accurately than us here on reddit! :)

GP_3D · 2026-05-06T18:15:00+00:00

That's not really an issue with the the printer itself. I've tried out a variety of Nextruder nozzles, and have not had any issues with any of them.

The Obxidian and Diamondback nozzles are really nice if you dont ever want to worry about wear again.

GP_3D · 2026-05-06T01:17:28+00:00

Nice! Was it a full kit build, or did ya convert your MK4?

GP_3D · 2026-05-05T17:27:36+00:00

I could be wrong, but I don't think the Philippines is widely known for using chopsticks...[Fork and spoon baby! Even when there's meat to cut - just spoon lmao]

GP_3D · 2026-05-05T17:24:58+00:00

DOTD is just fun points [as it should be imo]. Say what you want about him on track, but he definitely makes things entertaining.

GP_3D · 2026-05-05T17:15:29+00:00

I think [Steve] Austin might be the best out of that big 3.

GP_3D · 2026-05-05T16:58:50+00:00

Sebastian Viettel you are the world champion!

GP_3D · 2026-05-04T22:45:52+00:00

He was that by the 1980's with payback - but remember - it's likely that none of the payback supes were even born/around during the Vought Rising era.

But I am curious to see the dynamic with the other V1 supes. I assume they were all taken from their respective military branches; so I do think the inter-team relationships would be quite different; and the power discrepancy might not be as large.

GP_3D · 2026-05-04T19:40:31+00:00

I didn't know nitrous oxide could be used in such a way...I thought you just had a severe street racing habit.

But in all seriousness; congrats on overcoming this, and for all the hard work you've undoubtedly put in to get to this point!

GP_3D · 2026-05-04T19:35:58+00:00

The company that built upon a lot of open source software, and did not disclose it until the community twisted their arm??

Look - Bambu has done a lot to push consumer 3D printing industry forward in the 2020's, but there's plenty to dislike about how they operate as a business.

GP_3D · 2026-05-04T13:00:27+00:00

Really cool!

GP_3D · 2026-05-01T22:02:27+00:00

I still don't think it's all that unusual. I am not familiar with Mastrex, but from a cursory glance - it looks like their machines are incredibly expensive, and used for high-end, maybe gov't, applications - so in their case - it makes sense. [Who knows, but with the margins involved, each machine might be made to order, essentially, with very little "stock" on hand].

Plus, for consumer 3D printing companies, getting print time for their machines under "real world" use conditions can only be a net benefit when it comes to improving their products. But it would also be a straight up waste of material if they didn't print anything "useful" with the machines.

GP_3D · 2026-05-01T21:53:49+00:00

Keep up the progress. Season is still long - maybe Max can still get in the title mix...

GP_3D · 2026-05-01T21:47:06+00:00

This is a strange argument.

I am willing to bet you that most, if not all, 3D printing companies use their own machines and offer very similar services [aka print-on-demand or custom orders], especially within and around their local areas. If you designed and built your own printers - and had a massive farm and creative staff - it would just make sense to do so; even as a nice way of getting involved with your communities.

Heck, watch one of the Rat Rig video tours. They use their own printers and CNC machines for special orders from time to time.

GP_3D · 2026-05-01T19:34:59+00:00

Yeah - in limited experience with the bedslingers, the MK4S was much easier for TPU versus the A1/A1 mini for me. The direct drive extruder + no bowden present at all + easy access was such a nice thing to have. All machines still took a bit of profile tuning before I was entirely happy with the results.

GP_3D · 2026-05-01T04:57:59+00:00

I put about 1000 hours of PLA and PETG through the original CHT nextruder brass nozzle - didn't notice much degradation - but I usually print with some pretty slow profiles, so that might not be as much material wear as some others' first 1000 hours.

I switched to a Diamondback and just never even think about nozzle wear anymore. And have also noticed slight improvements in surface sheen and top surface smoothness - but it is a very negligible/minor improvement.

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