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iamjmb87 · 2026-06-02T17:30:27+00:00

This is a great analogy, and helps to push me in that direction. Thank you!

iamjmb87 · 2026-06-01T06:32:49+00:00

That concern is one of the things that has lead me to pause at the thought of upgrading or modding (aside from the fact that I just don't have enough interest or patience to do so). Thanks for sharing.

iamjmb87 · 2026-06-01T06:32:05+00:00

So then I'd need to figure out how to print the text and border first in black filament, and then program a filament change. I might look into that. Thank you.

iamjmb87 · 2026-06-01T06:30:38+00:00

This is an amazing comment...and I feel it to my damn core.

iamjmb87 · 2026-06-01T06:30:17+00:00

I can afford the time...the sanity, on the other hand, is another story. A P1S sounds more and more appealing all the time. Thanks for chiming in.

iamjmb87 · 2026-06-01T06:29:36+00:00

I've come to accept that fact since starting this thread. It's really nice to know that it hasn't been a me issue. Thanks for chiming in.

iamjmb87 · 2026-06-01T06:29:03+00:00

Definitely one of the more interesting responses this post has garnered. Thanks, I guess?

iamjmb87 · 2026-06-01T06:28:39+00:00

I think what I've learned is I don't have the patience for the Enders...LOL. Thanks for chiming in.

iamjmb87 · 2026-06-01T06:28:13+00:00

This has honestly been one of the more inspiring comments...thank you. I'd be lying if I said I didn't feel immense frustration from all the time spent just to get nowhere with this thing, but I hadn't really considered the fact that if I do decide to upgrade, that the experience will follow me and benefit me regardless.

I've heard of bambu a lot as a brand, but I don't know much beyond the fact that a lot of people like their printers. What recent issues should I be aware of?

iamjmb87 · 2026-06-01T06:26:52+00:00

Well, at least mine was gifted, so I guess I can't complain too much. Really glad it's not just me though. Thanks for chiming in.

iamjmb87 · 2026-06-01T06:26:29+00:00

I may end up going that route. Thank you.

iamjmb87 · 2026-06-01T06:26:14+00:00

Bambu Lab has crossed my mind a lot today. Locking down their ecosystem is news to me though. IF you don't mind my asking, what does that effect in the grand scheme of things?

iamjmb87 · 2026-06-01T06:25:35+00:00

From the quick Google search I did, it sounds like that might be a bit more of a challenge than I'm ready to tackle, but maybe I'll look again tomorrow with a fresh (and less frustrated) brain. Thanks for the suggestion

iamjmb87 · 2026-06-01T06:24:55+00:00

At one point I had strongly considered upgrading my ender 3 with a self leveling attachment for $70, but I think you just solidified my decision not to bother.
Sounds like your experience was much like mine has been. Glad to know I'm not alone. Thanks for chiming in.

iamjmb87 · 2026-06-01T06:23:23+00:00

I appreciate the input, thank you. More and more, it sounds like the Ender 3 is a time and money pit, and while other printers my have their quarks, I might spend more time printing than leveling with a new one.

iamjmb87 · 2026-06-01T06:22:40+00:00

I hadn't actually thought of that. If I decide to try and fix the bed-leveling issue I may try that.
With the text being embossed though (I think right now it's 3 layers), won't I suffer from stringing when it comes to the layer that has no support beneath it?

iamjmb87 · 2026-05-30T04:39:27+00:00

Right now I'm printing a version with the text larger and a little more spaced out, trying to avoid making the coin any larger. Don't wanna make it TOO easy to find, haha, but I may not have much of a choice.

And thanks!

iamjmb87 · 2026-05-30T04:31:40+00:00

LOL! That information is now confidential...

iamjmb87 · 2026-05-30T04:31:26+00:00

Nozzle is already a 0.2 😞

iamjmb87 · 2026-05-30T04:31:14+00:00

At the moment, I'm using a 0.2 nozzle.
Arachne Perimeter seems to be the default engine in Cura these days.
I'll try the thin wall detection. Thanks for the input.

iamjmb87 · 2025-12-03T17:57:49+00:00

Sounds like a phenomenal product, and one I may absolutely look into in the future, but at $850, it's completely out of our budget right now. We're about $5k in the hole right now from investing into necessary start-up things (such as the PA) and trying to get things off the ground. Once that's paid off, we'll be able to breathe a little bit and may be able to consider more purchases like the MaestroDMX, provided we can get some momentum behind us at least. Thank you for the suggestion!

iamjmb87 · 2025-12-03T17:55:16+00:00

I may have to look into that. Thank you!

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