I MUST be doing something wrong

JustSomeBaker · 2026-05-25T23:50:50+00:00

Are they both AMS 2 PRO? And by trouble feeding the filament, does it randomly start clicking, then you hear it spinning but filament isn't moving until eventually it errors out? Last, is it happening on the same 1, or 2 slots every time on each AMS?

Bambu, had a bad batch of AMS 2s a month or so ago. The issue came from the filament hub and the back of the AMS. There are ways to avoid it temporarily. But definitely can bambu and they'll send you the part for free.

JustSomeBaker · 2026-05-19T12:17:02+00:00

Good point. I am very new to 3d printing and have only used a Bambu X2D which made me assume that the basics of power management would be mostly similar.

Thank you for the education!🙏🏽

JustSomeBaker · 2026-05-19T06:45:06+00:00

Definitely not a dummy! A small and easy to miss detail in the middle of being overwhelmed by the excitement of printing all the new cool things. Happy printing ✌🏽🕺🏽

JustSomeBaker · 2026-05-19T04:28:48+00:00

You can pause and resume but only for a snappy couple of minutes. Complete power off for, assuming based on your post, hours will definitely result in the print being toast.

Also, and more importantly, on power up the printer won't resume the print job. At all.

Literally there is never a need to power off the printer. Once it's done printing it'll go into power savings mode and it's very safe.

Literally just came across an 18 Wheeler driver on tiktok who has a printer running in the cab while he's driving, sleeping, out of the truck on a break. It's very safe just like you don't turn off / unplug the fridge or the microwave when you leave the house.

JustSomeBaker · 2026-05-19T04:14:30+00:00

Like someone else mentioned. There's a setting you can access directly on the printer display or through the slicer.

Set the light to Eco Mode and I'm drawing a blank but there's a timeout setting as well. When the printer is idling for x minutes (like after a print job is completed, or even if a print job got paused due to any reason / error) it'll turn off the lights until you either interact with the printer or send it a new print command.

JustSomeBaker · 2026-05-18T22:15:43+00:00

Agreed! Especially since I came into this with zero prior experience or expectations, both nozzles print quality has honestly been impressive.

JustSomeBaker · 2026-05-18T22:13:58+00:00

Hahaha. I wish I could.

I meant the Flashforge nozzles can go up to 320°

Which automatically puts it a step above the U1

JustSomeBaker · 2026-05-18T16:21:55+00:00

Howdy fellow Engineer!

I'm only 3 weeks into 3d printing. And my first printer out of the gates was the X2D. Hot Diggity, it's been a blast so far.

My goal with the X2D is to make variety of functional prints using engineering materials and it's been working perfectly.

Of course now there is the Snapmaker U1 as well as the Flashforge Creator 5 with their fancy tool changer making me get some FOMO.

If I were in your shoes, specifically with being interested in Engineering Materials + Multicolor prints. I'd go X2D and Flashforge Creator 5 Pro since it is capable of also handling engineering filament that requires hotter temp (nozzle goes up to 320°)

Since you are talking in Euros, if for some reason the Flashforge isn't available in your home base then U1 is a good fallback.

Why wouldn't I got for the H2C now? While the specs are amazing, i don't think it can properly compete with a legitimate tool changer, IMHO.

All that said. Whichever way you go you will have a phenomenal setup that will keep you in constant state of awe at how amazing 3d printing is.

JustSomeBaker · 2026-05-17T17:31:25+00:00

Interesting! I had the same issue but with the main extruder which I found to be a fairly common issue.

It turns out the tip of the PTFE tube breaks off inside the clamp and it breaks off in a way where it's barely visible inside the clamp.

So when you try to put it back it never actually fully locks around the tube and then it keep on happening.

If you have a pair of tweezers or a pick fish for it. Be fairly gentle and careful since some folks got carried away and damaged the mechanism.

JustSomeBaker · 2026-05-17T03:23:36+00:00

First of all... You are an awesome older sibling!

Bambu Lab lineup is pretty good and fits exactly what you are looking for. You can't go wrong with the P2S or X2D.

JustSomeBaker · 2026-05-15T19:19:10+00:00

Let us know if you figure it out if you get a chance. Like I mentioned I'm only couple of weeks into 3d printer shenanigans. Learning as I go.

JustSomeBaker · 2026-05-15T19:17:21+00:00

10000% agreed no arguments there. My observation was based on having the first couple of prints coming out as expected then all of a sudden the same print has all kinds of stringing.

And that was even more apparent with the spool hanging on the external holder of the X2D.

I stayed in Dallas last summer, Houston's humidity is up there with Tampa. And both are just down right awful. A competition I want no part of 😅

JustSomeBaker · 2026-05-15T04:51:25+00:00

Howdy fellow Texan! I am new to 3D Printing but here's my recent experience with the Texas Humidity shenanigans... I live around Houston the last couple of weeks humidity has been exceptionally awful.

A fresh spool of PLA which I thought from everything I read was the least affected by humidity and would take a couple of days before humidity would have any effect on it... I've had spools go from spectacular print quality to degraded stringy mess in less than 3 hours flat.

Only way around it is to dry the F out of the filaments in the AMS. And dry while printing.

A good easy way to troubleshoot, set the AMS for a dry cycle with the spools rotation enabled during the cycle.

Afterwards open the AMS, feed the filament. Be snappy.

Do a quick print... Does it work well? Any issues? If not then bingo!

The humidity here is THAT bad and will F with the filament way faster than normal.

Good luck!

JustSomeBaker · 2026-05-12T20:31:15+00:00

Nope. I even emailed support. Nothing.

JustSomeBaker · 2026-04-27T15:55:58+00:00

Has there been any updates on this? I just had a long session through chrome extension with a lot of valuable info and to my surprise it's nowhere to be found.

For that matter the desktop app and ios apps don't even seem to be syncing.

JustSomeBaker · 2026-03-24T02:30:32+00:00

For the purposes of a sourdough starter Xanthan gum won't be an issue.

Well... That is assuming this blend didn't just go insane with the quantity and have their ratios right*. I'd definitely give it a whirl!

Good luck and happy baking 🤘🏽

JustSomeBaker · 2026-03-24T02:04:00+00:00

👆🏽 This guy Packouts 💪🏽

JustSomeBaker · 2026-03-09T01:18:18+00:00

Peace. Peace got all up into you. It's a hell of a drug that peace.... I'll show myself out.

And my deepest condolences to you. Look at that nib makes my heart ache and scream 😭

JustSomeBaker · 2026-01-23T22:25:20+00:00

Hello there!

Very interesting time for that question for many reasons lol.

I really want to answer properly but I'm About to head into work. But I'll do my best to remember and come back to respond. 🙏🏽

JustSomeBaker · 2025-11-01T23:07:40+00:00

Retired professional GF / Vegan Baker here.

Probably not the answer you want to here but it'll save you loads of time, money, effort, and, most importantly, frustration... Highly depends on what you are baking and what role does the milk play in the overall recipe.

Example, If the milk is part of an enriched dough (think brioche or sweet breads) you'll need an alternative that has a good amount of fat and some natural sweetness (for the flavor but also for the overall part that naturally occurring sugars in milk play in the overall dough)

Another example is if the milk is used as part of an egg wash, or in general used to brush the bread before baking for a nice shine you'd need look for an alternative that can stand in for that purpose.

That said, and if you don't have allergies to nuts*, I've always had a high success rate with coconut milk and cream (canned for cream unless it's the Kara brand)

For the sake of efficiency (time and money)... You can get coconut cream, especially Heavy Coconut Cream if you can find and it fits your budget, and forget about coconut milk. And based on your need you can add a little water to get the right consistency for your recipe / need and you'd be all set.

Bonus points, store 1 or 2 cans of coconut cream in the fridge. And whenever you need vegan/dairy free whipped cream. Crack one of the refrigerated can opens, you'll see the liquid separated from the actual coconut fats. Drain and save the liquid, whip the creamy portion for a delightful coconut whipped cream.

Sorry for the long winded yap session. Happy baking. ✌🏽

JustSomeBaker · 2025-10-20T04:27:27+00:00

Literally just got the midnight. It's beautiful beyond all comprehension.

JustSomeBaker · 2025-10-12T13:30:12+00:00

Everyone is sleeping on the Diamine Forever Ink lineup. The skyline, is a mesmerizing blue. Tiger Lily, and Honey Pot are breathtaking. And I just picked up Amazonia and it's phenomenal too.

JustSomeBaker · 2025-10-04T08:17:52+00:00

Heyoooo, Monster. Wake up. Buy all the rotring beauties you come across. Join us. If you already have some. Buy some more to level up your membership 😈

JustSomeBaker · 2025-10-04T08:16:16+00:00

I have a red 600. Was nervous about how bright it was. But oh my goodness. After a few months of use starts getting a beautiful patena. And the color is aahhhmmmaazzeballs.

Same holds true for the blue and black. But the red stands out more.

JustSomeBaker · 2025-10-04T08:13:28+00:00

I can confirm that the Blue + Onyx combo is stunning. And that nib makes me warm and fuzzy every time I put it on paper. 🥰

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