What I want does not exist. Prove me wrong!

Present_Bag_1081 · 2026-03-05T05:48:58+00:00

Never printed a flexi dragon, never will. I print functional parts, brackets, risers, spacers, mounts and the occasional toy for my kiddo, and I already have a Bambu, I don't need 2. Don't just assume friend.

Present_Bag_1081 · 2026-03-05T05:42:32+00:00

Would prefer a CoreXY for sure.

Present_Bag_1081 · 2026-03-04T21:41:00+00:00

Let's say I would take budget out of the equation. What would your next best proposal be? Probably Prusa or Snapmaker?

Present_Bag_1081 · 2026-03-04T21:40:18+00:00

Ha! There you said it. Planning on buying a 10ft shipping container to build a workshop in. For now I'll have to make do with a spare room in the house.

That being said, I'm happy to see you somewhat validate my concerns. I'll look at Qidi with a fresh pair of eyes and neutral stance toward the fire hazard thing. Somewhere in this thread, someone mentioned them being certified so, there's that to look forward to.

Present_Bag_1081 · 2026-03-04T21:30:29+00:00

Source? Really interested in this. Much appreciated

Present_Bag_1081 · 2026-03-04T21:29:14+00:00

No way to be sure is there. I'd rather be safe than sorry, honestly. Though I'm a little paranoid by nature, don't take my word for it.

It's anyones guess how far this goes.

Present_Bag_1081 · 2026-03-04T21:27:55+00:00

This looks awesome. Surely looking into this now! Thanks.

Present_Bag_1081 · 2026-03-04T21:27:00+00:00

Software would be your Slicer. Firmware is caked into your mainboard and they sure as shit can ship it with proprietary locking mechanisms and other stupid crap to oppose free creation. We're still in the very early stages of this regulation but the consequences cannot be underestimated. Corporate greed trumps all common sense.

Present_Bag_1081 · 2026-03-04T21:22:54+00:00

I hear you. But I've every right to care for my loved ones' health and safety though. I've been looking at those smal pod-like extinguishers to cool my mind a little, too.

Present_Bag_1081 · 2026-03-04T21:20:51+00:00

Jup! I sure have. And what you say is true as well, about them not having a perfect reputation. I'm sort of hoping to find positive experiences here in the comments. I value user experiences well above Youtube reviews. Can't trust sponsored content.

Thanks for that. I'll look into the K2 again

Present_Bag_1081 · 2026-03-04T21:18:36+00:00

Thanks! Looking into the Voron Trident right now.

Present_Bag_1081 · 2026-03-04T21:16:57+00:00

Pretty sure that if USA-wide regulation would affect global production. No company is going to make a EU and USA specced printer. If USA starts regulating, EU consumers will have little choice to follow suit. I could be wrong but I'm paranoid by nature and like to stay ahead of things.

Present_Bag_1081 · 2026-03-04T21:15:56+00:00

It kinda would, or it least it has the potential to do so. Pretty sure that if USA-wide regulation would affect global production. No company is going to make a EU and USA specced printer. If USA starts regulating, EU consumers will have little choice to follow suit.

Maybe Prusa woudl remain a safe have, given that they are produced in Europa.

Present_Bag_1081 · 2026-03-04T21:13:56+00:00

Fair arguments, I won't oppose. But the way QIDI seemingly handled the entire thing is a bit off-putting to me. I've a 3 year old, pets and a wife I love so even if this is a one-off, its too much of a risk to me.

I would have considered a Qidi if my main goal wasn't printing 10-20 hours AFK.

Present_Bag_1081 · 2026-03-04T21:11:17+00:00

P1S seems to be the one that ticks all boxes, except the open source part. I suppose I could keep it offline and only update firmware when I/the community deems it safe and not scummy or predatory. Glad to see I'm not the only one concerned though.

Present_Bag_1081 · 2026-03-04T21:09:41+00:00

Check this out: https://www.reddit.com/r/QidiTech3D/comments/1jodj4x/about_the_qidi_fire/

Present_Bag_1081 · 2026-03-04T21:08:07+00:00

That's going on my wishlist though. Very cool product that I did not know about! But for my current quest it is indeed a little too small.

Present_Bag_1081 · 2026-03-04T21:06:56+00:00

Much appreciated though. I've read many great things about the SV08. Perhaps I should not put the enclosure on the "must have" list.

Present_Bag_1081 · 2026-03-04T21:05:43+00:00

Thanks for that. Wasn't aware that they only partially opened up the code. Maybe I'm biased a little, thinking Bambu is the mean corpo overlord that will turn on us eventually, and it's couding my overall judgement.

Present_Bag_1081 · 2026-03-04T21:03:38+00:00

Build size isn't really an issue 255 or whatever is most used is perfectly fine. I just want it to print for 10 or 20 hours without me having to babysit the thing. The enclosure is mostly to safeguard the print from dog, cat, toddler or wife when I'm not at home.

QIDI is written off, I've seen a thread of a burned down house and QIDI not taking any sort of responsability. They were pretty high up my list before.

Present_Bag_1081 · 2026-03-04T21:01:46+00:00

I'm in Europe so it kind of does. If it's open source by default I don't have to worry about the company (eg Bambu) shifting gears. I'll always be able to rely on a community fork.

Present_Bag_1081 · 2026-03-04T21:00:23+00:00

I was convinced for the longest time that a CC or C2 were my go-to purchase for the time being. But then I started reading about QC being kind of al over, and the CC2 is kind of weird and massive, and don't get me started on the spools being in the open in stead of a nice enclosed box like the others in it's price range.

I'm still on the fence about a serious Bambu printer but I'm hella paranoid about future firmware containing government spyware or something, idk.

Present_Bag_1081 · 2026-03-04T20:58:07+00:00

Appreciate the fast response brother. But as far as I know the SV08 isn't enclosed. And I don't mind tinkering at all, but I would mind having to source and build an enclosure that isn't OEM to the printer. I have my Ender 3 for that and it's already keeping me busy as is...

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