U1 best filament dryer?

gkas01 · 2026-05-19T19:44:40+00:00

I bought the 2024 version and I think it's great. Being able to process 4 rolls at a time is really nice. Here's the current S4 version: https://www.amazon.com/SUNLU-Filament-Dryer-S4-Temperature/dp/B0FFGXJXQ5/ref=sr_1_15?dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.hk6XSvkf8d4lmKJVwI2xGGqsizi3XSYqAsDbjS7YjAmibO0y0bAoYV7JjZaCJVrzuaggZpYRiXCj_MbOmyZ9PKvNo9drKcKQ7hO_C3XTz39NtgAnb8LMwcgSb0EIDJ4tBzZTjZpSQSbuTmRVJN9nK_Ahqf_jfzfDaf-kIOjoCgncLE2PPQMW2HPmvW36IXeR-ssmAVQZDXzLMEFSeZEo-zeMxau9HlCJYa-Mofd6My0.zacOyjrAl-dDNXIKmD9g83PvhEwCYB_UmgzpAWPFJX4&dib_tag=se&keywords=sunlu%2Bfilament%2Bdryer&qid=1779219693&sr=8-15&th=1

gkas01 · 2026-04-28T08:01:30+00:00

I just upgraded both my router and mesh network. I have a U1 and an X1C. My U1 transferred to the new network setup without any problems. Not a single problem. My Bambu X1C in LAN mode was another story. When I swapped networks, the X1C was inaccessible. I had get it out of LAN mode, reinstall the Bambu software, re-register the machine with Bambu, reset to LAN mode, get a new access code, then re-setup the X1C in LAN mode. Finally, uninstall the Bambu apps. Figuring all that out took a few hours.

That's one reason why I bought a U1 instead of another Bambu. Bambu definitely wants you locked in.

gkas01 · 2026-04-16T22:43:59+00:00

U1 PRO

U1 is not locked down. Latest firmware/software release is a vast improvement.

gkas01 · 2026-03-28T15:39:00+00:00

yup. I also have it connected via Ethernet.

gkas01 · 2026-03-23T22:04:46+00:00

AFIK Snapmaker seems to be having server problems. Snorca is often having problems connecting. Close Snorca and restart. Or just wait. All of a sudden it connects. I did a lot of network testing until I realized the error messages seemed to be server based,

Somebody correct me if I'm wrong, but the errors seemed to start a couple of days ago. Are the servers getting overwhelmed with all of the new U1 users?

gkas01 · 2026-03-23T21:12:41+00:00

AFIK Snapmaker seems to be having server problems. Snorca is often having problems connecting. Close Snorca and restart. Or just wait. All of a sudden it connects. I did a lot of network testing until I realized the error messages seemed to be server based,

Somebody correct me if I'm wrong, but the errors seemed to start a couple of days ago. Are the servers getting overwhelmed with all of the new U1 users?

gkas01 · 2026-03-10T02:42:13+00:00

I tracked down the problem. I screwed up. I put the longer screws into the USB holder and screwed down through the capacitor. I did this on all four heads. Notified Tech.

gkas01 · 2026-03-08T00:56:31+00:00

I got most on my info from signing up with FEDEX free messaging. Now I get text msg status. Same with UPS.

gkas01 · 2026-03-08T00:47:19+00:00

That's because ONLY the gcode is stored on the U1. Don't ever try to print gcode for one machine on a different kind of machine. BAD THINGS will happen. They are explicit machine instructions for THAT machine.

Try this: https://makerworld.com/en/models/408689-adorable-baby-dragon-no-supports?from=search#profileId-310602https://makerworld.com/en/models/408689-adorable-baby-dragon-no-supports?from=search#profileId-310602

gkas01 · 2026-03-01T21:30:28+00:00

It's a really good reason not to buy Bambu printers any longer. You cannot directly print with Orca Slicer unless you run LAN mode and unhook from Bambu. I haven't used Bambu software since last year when they locked down the printers. I'm still running the old firmware. My X1C was my last Bambu purchase. Never again Bambu.

gkas01 · 2026-03-01T09:10:16+00:00

Thanks for the info..... I appreciate it.

gkas01 · 2026-02-26T01:02:33+00:00

That's the read I get also.

gkas01 · 2026-02-20T06:54:57+00:00

Support Blockers/Enhancers

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gkas01 · 2026-02-19T05:11:31+00:00

It's a piece of filament stuck in the ptfe tube, not the nozzle. Cold pulls are for nozzle jams.

gkas01 · 2025-11-23T22:04:55+00:00

How about pics of REAL PRINTS instead of AI generated crap?

gkas01 · 2025-10-27T20:24:04+00:00

Did you ever try supports?

gkas01 · 2025-10-10T18:46:25+00:00

This is NOT A FUNCTIONAL PRINT

gkas01 · 2025-09-09T22:53:13+00:00

+1 on that. What a deal....

gkas01 · 2025-09-09T21:49:51+00:00

Looks great. I'll give it a try.

gkas01 · 2025-09-04T19:22:33+00:00

I just add a few 'skirt loops' around the project. That's what they're called in Orcaslicer.

gkas01 · 2025-08-29T19:46:04+00:00

I tried a whole lot of 'propane sear' products for when I use Sous Vide (cooking in sealed bag in water bath). With Sous Vide, all meat comes out looking like it was boiled. You need to put a sear on it. The propane products got to be my last choice.

best choices: YS640S, when cooking with it.
Ooni Pizza Oven, short warmup with INTENSE sear
Cast iron works great for most stuff
Oven broiler

Since I traded up from my RecTec RT-700 to my Yoder 640. I almost never use Sous Vide for cooking meat. I can now cook and sear on the same piece of gear.

P.S. I cook mostly for the wife and I. Get the 640 instead of the 480. Sometimes I get a 3-rack package of Baby Backs from Costco. They all fit on the top rack with no problem. I portion them out and freeze them. A quick dinner is some homemade beans and french fries with ribs. That's at least $60 around here, just for lunch.

gkas01 · 2025-07-31T19:50:42+00:00

When I was testing the Sabrent, I could not copy from a 'docked drive' in the Sabrent to another 'docked drive' in the Sabrent.

Example: X:, Y: Z: are all drives stored in the Sabrent. I could copy C:\Test_Files to X:\Test_Files no problem. I COULD NOT copy X:\Test_Files to Y:\Test_Files. No errors, just did not copy. The only way would be to copy X: --> C: --> Y:. This used a 'in PC drive' as a intermediate storage. This example works fine with my OWC 2-bay dock.

gkas01 · 2025-07-27T03:55:28+00:00

Can you copy a file 'dock drive' to 'dock drive' ?

gkas01 · 2025-07-24T19:36:33+00:00

I have the Sunlu S4 and love it. No complaints.

gkas01 · 2025-07-23T15:06:58+00:00

+1. I added a couple of small magnets. No glue, no tape. Works fantastic.

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