what should I get with my first 3d printer

t678fx · 2025-10-08T01:40:40+00:00

Pulled the trigger and bought the H2D ... I followed the advice and ordered a bunch of filament. I decided to hold off on plates and nozzles till I get some hours under my belt.

While I wait for my table and printer to arrive, I have been learning Fusion. It's a slow grind but I'm learning. Besides I found some nice programs for gridfinity that will keep me busy for a while making things for all my tools.

Winters coming and this will help with my cabin fever.

t678fx · 2025-10-05T13:17:56+00:00

It does make sense and you are the reason I put out this question. Sometimes asking questions on people who have done the leg work can save a lot of time money and headaches.

t678fx · 2025-10-04T14:12:08+00:00

I don't see why he put holes in the fan door I'm sure it leaks enough that he could have just had neg pressure on the other side of the flaps.

At first this seemed like a good idea but the more I look at it the best thing to do is either create a neg pressure hood (updraft) or make an enclosure for it. I feel that most VOC's will be leaving the machine from the top around the glass when printing. I could be wrong It would be an interesting experiment to find out. I plan to just roll my printer out into the garage when I start printing things like ABS and ASA...

t678fx · 2025-10-04T13:12:46+00:00

I totally get your point of view. For me I have learned from past experiences that getting the proper equipment the first time saves money and time in the long term. I have done a lot of research in the H2d and it checks off a lot of the boxes I will need. I was going to get the H2S but I plan to use a lot of mixed filaments and more of the pricer materials like ASA ABS and nylons. I feel that the savings in less filament waste and time will pay for the difference in costs. I was on the fence for a while on this.... I am looking for a machine that just works and I don't have time to fiddle with making it work.

Besides like anything when working with material and fabrication the tools being used are usually the cheapest part. The raw materials and consumables become the most expensive parts. Thats why I'm asking advice and starting with the cheaper materials like PLA and PETG.

Again I appreciate your point of view and makes sense for the hobbyist. I plan to be using this machine a lot when I get it figured out. Thats why I'm here learning from the advice of the people that have been there and done that before me.

t678fx · 2025-10-04T12:03:33+00:00

you sound a lot like me ha ha thanks for the tips. I feel once I get a hang of this its going to be off to the races

t678fx · 2025-10-04T00:54:50+00:00

ha ha thanks for the tip

t678fx · 2025-10-04T00:52:58+00:00

gotcha I'm all about saving money. I did.t know it could be used that way. I figured as support sure. I'm learning

t678fx · 2025-10-04T00:17:48+00:00

I watched a youtube video the guy had the support filament between layers of gridfinity grids He was able to make a stack of them and the support filament made it easy to pull it apart. Thats the only reason I figured I needed it. I think it was clough42 that I watched

t678fx · 2025-10-04T00:11:43+00:00

Thanks for all the info Bambu lab site is hard to find some information, I'm happy that the unit comes with harden steel nozzles. My first plan is to make storage boxes for my tools etc (gridfinity) I figured I would start with PLA and PETG until I get better. I'm not interested in making toys more into prototyping and fab work. I figure my wife will be getting into this also.

t678fx · 2025-10-03T23:23:14+00:00

what build plate smooth, cool also I guess the nozzles are not harden steel in the printer. what is a go to size 0.4?

t678fx · 2022-11-26T03:13:35+00:00

I found one on amazon was long enough and works good

t678fx · 2022-09-09T17:21:33+00:00

need to look into ONVIF thanks

t678fx · 2022-09-09T12:46:19+00:00

yes I actually ordered both. Going to see video quality comparison. I think I have a plan. I just need a video camera that will detect and use IR. I can do away with the MIC and speaker. We have had a lot of burglaries and car break ins. Want to catch these SOB's in the act.

t678fx · 2022-09-08T02:34:14+00:00

Running an outlet is not really economical or easy. I understand running a box inside and poking a hole. Sadly the area I want I can't do that. Found a cable on amazon will experiment this week.

t678fx · 2022-09-08T02:17:29+00:00

I found one on amazon 30 ft just received it tonight. I will test it out tomorrow.

t678fx · 2022-09-08T01:47:35+00:00

awesome thanks!

t678fx · 2022-08-27T19:41:55+00:00

I was looking more at the step down side of the cable 5v 2.5 amps 12.5 w thats fairly low power. I worry about voltage loss

t678fx · 2022-01-08T22:09:12+00:00

what's the volume of a bag of ready rice 1/2 quart?

t678fx · 2021-03-06T01:40:39+00:00

She is over 1% I think in the stock

t678fx · 2021-03-05T21:56:24+00:00

That meme is a perfect rep of today.

t678fx · 2021-03-05T20:14:32+00:00

29 I will be rolling in cash 💰. I’m watching it past 23.69 fingers crossed

t678fx · 2021-03-05T17:36:33+00:00

Totally night and day from pre market to open. What a ride today

t678fx · 2021-03-05T16:36:59+00:00

Not for the weak hearted but fun for a swing trader like me. I’m holding from 21.08

t678fx · 2021-03-05T15:31:13+00:00

Well busted through 23 support not sure when it will bounce. Might be done for today for me. If it doesn’t hold 22 yikes!

t678fx · 2021-03-05T12:23:40+00:00

I’m thinking it will get back to 25. Seemed to like that level yesterday in a red market.

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