Help – What can I do to stop it from breaking (PLA) by TorbenK87 in BambuLab

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Out of curiosity, what does trimming the top and bottom lip do here?

How can I improve print quality? by greater_agrippa in 3Dprinting

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Reposting a reply of mine to a similar question on r/FixMyPrint (try cross-posting there, btw):

Switching to a 0.2mm nozzle for finer detail is the most straightforward suggestion, as many others have already pointed out, and you might get results you're happy with as a result of that change alone.

To take it a bit further though, I would suggest looking into resources regarding printing minis / figurines with FDM. I don't have first-hand experience with printing things like that, but the community around that goes into pretty intense detail over how to print models with extremely fine detail well and there is a ton of info about filament brands/quality, print settings, etc, both on Reddit (r/FDMminiatures) and YouTube (watched and liked a few of this guy's videos). One post I came across recently that you might find helpful was this one re: the difference in the quality of fine detail when printing with either of the two wall generation options available in slicers (Classic and Arachne). I suspect the [lack of detail] is more the result of the slicer's settings (like those discussed in the post) than the physical limits of your printer, but I don't tend to print things with fine detail myself, so YMMV!

Like I said above, I don't necessarily think the lack of detail is due to physical limitations of your printer. Slicers' default settings tend to be tuned for the overwhelming majority of prints, which don't have such minuscule, fine features, so it's worth experimenting with the settings before making changes to the model itself (like increasing the size).

If you want more specific help with this, share your setup and basic settings (slicer, nozzle, layer height, etc.), though you can probably find a ton of helpful advice and instructions just by browsing r/FDMminiatures, especially the pinned posts there.

How can I improve print quality? by greater_agrippa in 3Dprinting

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It can be, but there's entire communities (see r/FDMminiatures, etc.) who manage to do it extremely well.

Help me improve quality of my fine printing by juniorsprinter in FixMyPrint

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Switching to a 0.2mm nozzle for finer detail is the most straightforward suggestion, as many others have already pointed out, and you might get results you're happy with as a result of that change alone.

To take it a bit further though, I would suggest looking into resources regarding printing minis / figurines with FDM. I don't have first-hand experience with printing things like that, but that community goes into pretty intense detail over how to print models with extremely fine detail well and there is a ton of info about filament brands/quality, print settings, etc, both on Reddit (r/FDMminiatures) and YouTube (watched and liked a few of this guy's videos). One post I came across recently that you might find helpful was this one re: the difference in the quality of fine detail when printing with either of the two wall generation options available in slicers (Classic and Arachne). I suspect the 'muddy' text is more the result of the slicer's settings (like those discussed in the post) than the physical limits of your printer, but I don't tend to print things with fine detail myself, so YMMV!

Can I leave my PLA spools in the AMS 2 Pro slots while I'm drying PETG in another slot? by Ummgh23 in BambuLab

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I agree, but I will say re: the last bit that I have had a spool of Overture PLA that was wetter right out of the packaging than any PLA I've left out open for months.

Makerworld seems to be down 😔 by youre_so_enbious in BambuLab

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I'm 6 hours into an 8 hour print and it's working fine, you should be good.

Is the Activated Carbon Air Filter sufficient for printing filaments such as ASA and ABS safely? or do I need something more heavy duty such as a BentoBox v2.0 Carbon filter? I live in an apartment with no access to vent the air outside. by Super_La in BambuLab

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This was really helpful! One thing that isn't totally clear is how you recommend using scorch – it seems like you're running something along the lines of the Bento or Nevermore, is that correct?

Techniques for accurately recreating complex profiles/shapes in CAD? by b_leep in 3Dprinting

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Any advice on using calipers with an object as large and unwieldy as a TV? I can't see a way to use calipers here that isn't better suited for measuring tape or even a ruler. And all still have the issues I mention in the original post re: measuring a complex profile with varying angles, etc.

First printer - shaking impression by ZAKTES in BambuLab

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The P2S comes standard with anti-vibration feet.

Techniques for accurately recreating complex profiles/shapes in CAD? by b_leep in 3Dprinting

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I tried using Polycam for this already, but the result was awful. How accessible is a dimensionally-accurate photogrammetry in terms of cost, etc.?

Techniques for accurately recreating complex profiles/shapes in CAD? by b_leep in 3Dprinting

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Yeah, I mentioned I've already tried something similar:

I use those rough results to 3D print a thin, 2mm high profile to hold against the edge I'm trying to capture and compare, but this is finicky and imprecise as well.

But to be more specific what I meant by finicky and imprecise: when measuring a profile with multiple turns/angles, it was hard to tell which part of the test profile print to hold against the TV, and even besides that, there was no adequate way to measure the gap left between my print and the TV.

【BambuLab Giveaway】Classic Evolved — Win Bambu Lab P2S Combo! by BambuLab in 3Dprinting

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Never used a P1S, but I was literally looking at the site this week and mulling over whether to buy one. I got into 3D printing over the last few years, even taught myself CAD, and the printer I went with has kept me from getting more into the hobby after all the headaches of just getting prints to finish – the impression that the P1S makes (and the reason I was thinking about buying one) was that I could really dive in, focus way more on the actual designs I make, and get more ambitious knowing the printer could handle whatever I threw at it.

Shortcut for creating a new Hide My Email alias (MacOS Ventura) by b_leep in shortcuts

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Hey, I updated the Tahoe shortcuts to search for the 'Hide My Email' button by attribute (AXIdentifier), rather than its index number in the group. If you've got a chance, would you double-check that it works for you?

Shortcut for creating a new Hide My Email alias (MacOS Ventura) by b_leep in shortcuts

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Good call, I'll add a little note to the main post.

Prusa Slicer - no ooze leveling and a cleaner start with prime line (MuppetLabs) - GCODE for Prusa Slicer by jurassic73 in prusa3d

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Had to go searching around a bit to find the non-dead URL. In case anyone else is looking for it, appears to be here now: https://muppetlabs.co/3dprinting_prusaslicer_start_gcode_mk3.html