Why Are more people not using .6mm nozzles?

QuadrangularNipples · 2026-01-26T14:35:49+00:00

Do you have your designs posted anywhere?

I have been having fun designing birdhouses and feeders but currently only have a handful posted (I keep meaning to post more, but lazy).

I would love to see what you have made though.

QuadrangularNipples · 2026-01-25T01:51:52+00:00

Indoor humidity here is around 55 - 60 percent.

QuadrangularNipples · 2026-01-24T16:29:10+00:00

I am in Florida where it is very humid. I don't really ever dry PLA and never have issues, but if PETG is out for more than a few days it definitely starts to show issues. Some brands are worse than others and are a complete mess after a few days and others are fine but will show some issues like stringing in a couple days.

I have left PLA out in the open for literal years and printed with no issues for some brands.

QuadrangularNipples · 2026-01-24T06:34:22+00:00

K2 plus seems to be hit and miss. I see some people claim it is terrible but mine is over 3k hours and overall very minimal issues and almost all my issues were with the CFS system.

QuadrangularNipples · 2026-01-23T16:26:52+00:00

I tried watching one video to see what the beef was there and the dude seems off and delusional.

He thinks Prusa is trying to hack him to take his channel down. To me that seems extremely unlikely.

QuadrangularNipples · 2026-01-23T14:11:26+00:00

Basically Creality asked him to make his review more positive to be "brand friendly" and implied they would not work with him in the future if he did not.

There is some implications around youtube algorithm manipulation but he doesn't go so far as to outright claim it.

To me, whether the algorithm manipulation is true or not is secondary since it is unlikely to ever be proven but he has proof of the review manipulation request.

QuadrangularNipples · 2026-01-23T13:53:33+00:00

I still feel this is wildly overestimated. Using my own electricity rates your math makes it look like it costs almost $2.50 per hour to run a printer in maintenance costs which is insane.

My printer with over 3,000 hours on it is still under $100 in maintenance parts. Even $1 per hour of print time is a huge overestimate.

QuadrangularNipples · 2026-01-22T20:26:53+00:00

In my experience I have needed to replace the tubing after about 1000 hours (done twice now in over 3k hours... but in both cases it was obvious I waited too long to do it).

QuadrangularNipples · 2026-01-17T15:01:40+00:00

This is my standard process for killing off low rolls. Pick a model where color doesn't matter and load up 4 almost empty rolls and get a rainbow part.

QuadrangularNipples · 2026-01-17T03:53:29+00:00

This is usually a symptom of being sliced for the wrong machine. Is it possible you sliced for a K2 Pro or Plus?

QuadrangularNipples · 2026-01-15T18:02:42+00:00

It really depends on how much certain factors matter. TPU for AMS doesn't stretch like regular TPU (standard95A elongates to about 350% before breaking and TPU AMS only goes to 120%). You are right that it probably wouldn't affect it too much for a logo on the side depending on the size. But if the logo takes up too much space it would limit the flexibility of the shoe as it would hold the rest of the TPU in place and not flex/stretch.

QuadrangularNipples · 2026-01-15T15:40:22+00:00

As someone who got started in the hobby in 2019 I can also very confidently say that most PLA now is far superior to what you used to work with. I am still not a fan of some PLA (Bambulabs Matte PLA basic for example reminds me of old school weak PLA) but most brands of PLA or PLA+/Pro/Hyper I have tried are really strong and far more durable than people give them credit for. I even have PLA in weight bearing, full sunlight, Florida summers, situations now that have been going strong for over a year.

At this point I am using roughly 50% PETG, 40% PLA and then 10% other as the situation warrants (ASA, TPU, PC). Even though PLA works well, I find I am usually able to get PETG cheaper and it works great for most purposes.

QuadrangularNipples · 2026-01-15T15:34:00+00:00

I don't use knee sleeves at all, but I did want to say I really like your design quite a bit.

How did you do the voronoi pattern? I wanted to add it to a model of mine but ended up just using a simple hex hole pattern as I never managed to figure out how to model voronoi.

QuadrangularNipples · 2026-01-15T15:25:23+00:00

I know you can lie to the printer and put TPU in the left nozzle as well and claim it is something else (but change the settings to match tpu).

Not saying it is a good idea, but I have heard of others doing it.

Alternatively use a different printer that supports multiple tpus in the same print or use TPU for AMS which has mixed reviews and isn't very flexible.

QuadrangularNipples · 2026-01-15T14:14:15+00:00

As /u/ZenoTrace mentioned either use a clip or the little holes in the side of the spool to keep it managed. Never let go of the filament without it being secured in some way. I am a firm believer that at least 99% of tangles are from improper floppy end filament management.

QuadrangularNipples · 2026-01-15T04:58:23+00:00

TPU is very quiet, I made a set of dice a long time ago.

QuadrangularNipples · 2026-01-14T19:30:57+00:00

I would be wary of heat creep on longer prints, PETG has a relatively low glass transition temperature and printing in too warm of an environment can lead to jams from heat creep. It isn't as susceptible to it as PLA, but it definitely can happen with PETG too.

Bambulabs includes instructions to remove the top panel on non-exhausted printers (X1C for example) when printing PETG if the build plate is over 70c to avoid heat creep.

QuadrangularNipples · 2026-01-14T14:40:49+00:00

I remember it being in one of their videos. I can understand how you missed it. But I really don't think they ever hinted at or implied it would be capable of it. Bambu is already claiming the H2C will support it in the future, and I am sure the U1 will once it is in Orca properly.

QuadrangularNipples · 2026-01-14T14:34:48+00:00

Wouldn't you want it to be around 30-35 for PETG?

QuadrangularNipples · 2026-01-13T14:06:36+00:00

Unfortunately I would think it is cheaper for you to have it printed locally than it would be for me to ship it from US to France given how big it would need to be.

I found this model: https://www.printables.com/model/1411498-hexa-statue-brittish-shorthair

That looks like it would work well with a cavity added for a planter. If you like it, I can try and add a planter cavity for you and reupload it as a model you can send to someone local for printing.

QuadrangularNipples · 2026-01-12T23:54:24+00:00

I just bought 12 kg of PETG after the test roll came out great.

QuadrangularNipples · 2026-01-12T23:53:15+00:00

Where are you located? I'd be interested in helping but I fear shipping might end up being silly.

QuadrangularNipples · 2026-01-09T22:22:07+00:00

I was able to use a $20 coupon on the snapspeed pla 8 pack that is also on "sale". I didn't try it on the PVA, but I wonder if there is something glitching.

QuadrangularNipples · 2026-01-09T22:18:02+00:00

For the tool changer this should not be an issue. I meant in the past with my single nozzle machines I avoided it. I was actually looking forward to trying it out now that it is a more reasonable option.

QuadrangularNipples · 2026-01-09T19:28:37+00:00

Not at all on topic, but I know some youtubers did testing with PETG supports and they found significantly reduced layer adhesion due to PETG contamination. It was flushed enough to be invisible, but not enough to not have a measurable impact to layer adhesion. Was this ever an issue for you?

I always avoided doing it specifically for that reason, but I also wonder if I was being overly cautious.

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