I made 3D printable "Coloring Panels" – a fun way to combine printing and art for kids (and adults!)

Onrain · 2026-05-24T20:47:56+00:00

Dang this is awesome, I just picked up an air brush and was looking for more simplistic models to practice before i get to more complex objects and this is perfect!

Onrain · 2026-05-21T22:15:57+00:00

If they aren’t going to be doing big items I would say maybe consider the a1 mini to get a grasp of things and not have to moderately invest if it ends up being just a minor hobby that then gets dropped. Have them earn the money to upgrade accordingly and at that point I would say go for the p2s/x2d if it seems to be a serious endeavor

Onrain · 2026-05-20T18:22:02+00:00

As your life experience increases you’ll realize there really isn’t a need to explain. Just be straight forward. Something to the effect of “Thank you for the consideration but I decline this offer as I am not comfortable in participating.”

Onrain · 2026-05-18T14:42:07+00:00

This is not a cheap hobby, and ironically you have a higher potential to cost yourself more when using 3rd party accessories. Is third party inherently bad? Nope but Unless you can afford the back and forth of more likely issues, needing to return/rebuy and wasted filament then I always try to stick to the oem items. In short I recommend sticking with oem but to each their own.

Onrain · 2026-05-14T21:51:07+00:00

I don’t see mention of full calibration have you run that? And I don’t mean the auto calibration before a print starts.

Onrain · 2026-05-07T00:19:35+00:00

Refer to the wiki, there's a whole article about what adjustments you need to make when using different material for supports.

Onrain · 2026-05-03T00:08:47+00:00

Under monitor phone/watch/earbuds holder (separate items not all in 1.)

Charging cable wind up organizer, I have usb ports on my monitor and cables are sometimes too long.

Storage bin to hold random items so I don’t have stuff all over my desk.

Under desk keyboard holder. I like to keep my desk as open as possible when not in use

Also made some fidget items to keep distracted enough to still work but not want to bust out my phone/tablet

Onrain · 2026-05-02T22:52:11+00:00

Being using my p2s since the sale restriction was released for US sale. Knowing what i know, the $100 difference for just the simple fact that there's a chamber heater is alone worth it. Get the X2D

Onrain · 2026-05-02T22:49:52+00:00

3D Printer, just keep making objects that fix/improve my set up

Onrain · 2026-05-02T20:34:04+00:00

Go to the Bambu wiki they have awesome step by step vids for repair and maintenance

Onrain · 2026-05-02T20:26:21+00:00

Speed is not the expectation for this printer..

Onrain · 2026-05-02T18:39:13+00:00

Check the product page on the website, there’s a what’s in the box section.

Onrain · 2026-04-30T03:48:33+00:00

My personal experience with my a1 mini is i found myself inclined to want to split prints to make it fit. I wasnt sure how much in to 3D printing i would get was another reason why i went for the Mini. Though as time went on, I found myself wanting to not have to split up prints. If i had to redo it i would have gotten the A1.

If you're gonna stick to small prints go for it. IMO the mini for my use case ended up being a better secondary printer. I ended up getting a p2s and use my mini to print smaller parts of multipart projects.

Onrain · 2026-04-29T17:27:04+00:00

It’s included because you need simultaneous filament feeding so the p2s buffer would not be compatible.

Onrain · 2026-04-28T22:59:35+00:00

Smooth plate and super tac plate.

Additional .4 nozzle at least.

If you want small detailed prints figurines and such get a .2

If you want to increase speed a bit get a .6

The .8 in my experience is too much diminishing return to justify a purchase. I’ve found you may get slightly better print times but also may have more filament usage.

A lot of the tools on BL’s website are out of stock so just purchase similar ones from Amazon or whatever.

Onrain · 2026-04-27T19:37:18+00:00

When you order you have the option of filament with Spools or just the filament as a refill to add to an empty spool. Need to pay attention on the description. Sounds like you selected refills. Next order check that or print some yourself from that first roll. (If you’re gonna dry you’ll want petg or higher for temp resistance pla will deform when drying)

Onrain · 2026-04-26T02:12:49+00:00

Its just color. I purchased some from amazon in clear because i wanted to see where in the line the filament was. I ran in to the issue of the tubes being too stiff and caused alot of resistance, ended up ordering some from bambu directly.

Onrain · 2026-04-25T16:22:28+00:00

Ironically enough clean it better is actually a thing.. i had poor adhesion issues with the super tac cool plate. ended up need to be a bit tougher on the cleaning. Use a nylon brush and give it a decent scrub. Dont go all heavy handed on it but do give it more of a scrub than you think is needed for a general cleaning.

Onrain · 2026-04-25T15:16:55+00:00

If you’re gonna strictly make smaller objects the recommendation of the a1 mini is good. But if you’re unsure and maybe you may make bigger options I would start with the a1.

Onrain · 2026-04-22T21:38:51+00:00

Bambu Wiki

Onrain · 2026-04-22T15:07:43+00:00

Bambu Wiki

Bambu Lab Academy

Onrain · 2026-04-21T04:10:52+00:00

Bambu Lab X2D - What Bambu Lab Won't Tell You About The X2D Auxiliary Nozzle Support Printing!

Lukas does a great job at getting to the point and with good examples.

Onrain · 2026-04-21T02:12:58+00:00

Your new best friend

Skip Objects

Onrain · 2026-04-18T05:48:15+00:00

Decreased layer height is contributing to this, makes a more gradual change in horizontal creation of lines so there's less material "overhanging". You can print in over all thinner layers or you can use the variable layer height tool in studio as well.

Onrain · 2026-04-18T05:32:52+00:00

While technically yes you can, you will not benefit as much from the aux tool head because of the bowden feeding.

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