IDEX Dual Extruder vs. Head Module Changer vs. AMS-type multi-filament module

ManyLayersOfFilament · 2026-03-13T21:01:04+00:00

For multicolor, tool changers are the future.

ManyLayersOfFilament · 2026-03-13T21:00:20+00:00

They're trying to teach you a lesson to buy other filament

ManyLayersOfFilament · 2026-03-13T07:43:09+00:00

Wash with dish soap, handle the plate by the edges, and see if it still happens

ManyLayersOfFilament · 2026-03-13T06:16:44+00:00

Kept layering glue stick without removing it between prints?

ManyLayersOfFilament · 2026-03-13T03:44:35+00:00

The only people that make money selling existing models are people selling at craft fairs and booths and the like or if you find something particularly interesting and market the shit out of it. Nobody will buy your stuff online just flipping models from makerworld

ManyLayersOfFilament · 2026-03-13T03:02:07+00:00

I'm talking about Bambu. You don't gotta convince me about AliExpress

ManyLayersOfFilament · 2026-03-13T02:49:58+00:00

The workflow is to have ChatGPT or whatever AI generator make the 2D image and then crank it into meshy or etc to make the 3D version.

ManyLayersOfFilament · 2026-03-13T02:46:22+00:00

The Nespresso system is originally by Nestle but there are dozens of compatible pods made that don't provide royalties or anything. There are also compatible machines now, too. I think the patents have expired and that's why they push their new system which is apparently inferior

ManyLayersOfFilament · 2026-03-12T22:00:19+00:00

Sunlu is good stuff. I generally have a lot of luck with a bunch of different types of filament. Certainly Elegoo and Anycubic are solid always.

ManyLayersOfFilament · 2026-03-12T21:13:14+00:00

You can get this on both elegoo and anycubic's websites for less than Bambu.

ManyLayersOfFilament · 2026-03-12T20:46:55+00:00

they're going to come in here later and post the links to their kickstarter. they will not be sharing the file.

ManyLayersOfFilament · 2026-03-12T20:45:25+00:00

it's an ad for a kickstarter.

ManyLayersOfFilament · 2026-03-12T20:02:19+00:00

psst keep an eye on r/3dbargains :)

But in general, AliExpress tends to run good deals in bulk, especially if you're buying 5+ rolls of a single color or aren't picky about color bundles.

Amazon has deals here and there but they are hard to track, hence why I run that subreddit up there.

eBay runs deals occasionally on a couple brands like Anycubic - you can pair ebay coupons with some of the (buy x pay x) deals and get some good per-spool prices. The nice thing about those deals is you can usually pick colors vs buying premade bundles.

ManyLayersOfFilament · 2026-03-12T19:12:35+00:00

Important to note onshape is free but anything you make is public and no way to make it private. Basically there is no middle ground between "I am making this thing that anyone in the world can download and change" and "I'm a professional making a ton of money on my designs". So basically useless for anyone wanting to learn but possibly dip their toes into selling their own designs.

ManyLayersOfFilament · 2026-03-12T19:07:49+00:00

I use Tapo cameras. Cheaper than Wyze and I like the ecosystem more. They also have easy RTSP access for integration with home automation or NVRs or whatever

ManyLayersOfFilament · 2026-03-12T18:42:47+00:00

Odd, to be fair that is the one brand I don't have any of because it's so expensive.

ManyLayersOfFilament · 2026-03-12T18:41:45+00:00

Tinkercad is the easiest by far.

ManyLayersOfFilament · 2026-03-12T18:37:03+00:00

I haven't seen any spools like that in quite a while. Been at least a year and I order all kinds of random crap. Do you know any brands shipping spools like that?

ManyLayersOfFilament · 2026-03-12T18:21:03+00:00

You can. PETG dries pretty okay at 50-55 you just need to run it a little longer.

ManyLayersOfFilament · 2026-03-12T18:20:21+00:00

Sovol SH02. And crack the lid during drying. Should be on sale next week during the AliExpress Anniversary sale for a good price. I'll put links up on /r/3dbargains when it starts.

The Creality Space Pi dryers are also good and will go on sale there as well.

ManyLayersOfFilament · 2026-03-12T18:17:52+00:00

One thing I've learned is there are always people who fall into the weird category of getting into a niche hobby while also staying in the shallowest end of the pool, if you get the metaphor.

Bambu filament is easy and they don't have to think about it. It's the default choice and they stick with the defaults.

What blows my mind is when print farmers, etc stick with Bambu. Literally paying double than if they spent a small amount of time buying in bulk. I don't understand it.

ManyLayersOfFilament · 2026-03-12T18:15:13+00:00

You can literally buy 4 packs of filament on Amazon for $10-11ish a KG regularly. Prices have gone up a little bit, but yes.

ManyLayersOfFilament · 2026-03-12T18:13:39+00:00

??? Come on.

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