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[@Platoface]

I printed this about a year ago and have never regretted it. Always love reading the hater comments. They out themselves in brave and stunning fashion.

[@PunkRockBenWilson]

The supports in those holes are the Bain of my existence. I have been spending so much time trying to get them out and have only succeeded with around half of them. Trying to angle a tool in such a tight space is proving very difficult

[@gingergeekstudios]

I used a small drill bit that was slightly smaller than the hole and just twisted it by hand then used canned air to blow out the junk. Still took two or three time a hole to get it all out.

[@PunkRockBenWilson]

@@gingergeekstudios I ended up doing that, a small dremel bit and a finishing nail. took me hours lol

[@ThomasVanQuaelle]

@@gingergeekstudios I'm thinking of just drilling the holes from the underside. The TPU gaskets should close it off enough, no?

[@curban0520]

​@ThomasVanQuaelle exactly what I did with all of the difficult ones.

[@shannonlweaver]

I wish I would have thought about drilling them all the way through that sounds like a great solution to how irritating these holes were.

[@keninthekitchen1562]

Im printing this next, just did the Arc enclosure and a vented riser. Last thing to print, and man o man, 14 hr prints for each of the 4 main body parts :O

[@TheJosephReyes]

Great explanation. Going to print one myself. Hope you can still open the lid of your AMS with the shelf above

[@gingergeekstudios]

I actually can and I used an extra connector from my honeycomb wall as a toggle that can be turned to hold the lid of the AMS open. There will be an update video on this coming soon.

[@Wooster109]

I'm still trying to decide how to wire/power the LEDs. The USB in the front is a good option but I'm wondering if it would be better to externally power then.

[@Serenityindailylife]

External power is best because you can burn out your board if you overload it.

[@zackj997]

Very nice. Underneath the riser is also a good spot to mount some LED strips to better illuminate the inside.

[@mikeskerritt9618]

What a wonderful looking and useful item to have on any printer. I have a solvo sv08 on order and am thinking something like this would be very useful to have for all the bits you need for printing, i.e., scrapes glue etc. I am hoping that the designer will possibly take a look into designing one for the solvo sv08 :)

[@Serenityindailylife]

Funny looking at 3 days of your life in plastic. There has been 15 revision of that thing.... its amazing how many people have changed it.

[@gingergeekstudios]

Very true and mine is now sagging in the middle so I have a bad feeling eventually Im gonna have to ditch it. Which sucks casue I really like it. But we will cross that bridge when we get to it.

[@metacombs]

I started printing this and realized it was going to cost around $70 in just filament.

[@cwill6491]

Same, currently investigating other solutions lol

[@metacombs]

@cwill6491 I ended up printing it anyway. Now I have 2 ams's and now building the stackable rack with 2020.

[@gingergeekstudios]

Wow $70 it’s only 2 rolls what are you printing it in PACF? I just used Overture PLA and I got that in sale for about $13 a roll. But even still I thinks it’s worth it for me because it made my life a bit easier for storing all the parts and things just for this printer.

[@metacombs]

@gingergeekstudios Using bambu PLA mostly. Bambu slicer shows 2745g of filament used. $25 a roll comes to $68.63. In hind sight I should have used cheaper filament for such a big print, but then again only cheap filament has caused me to have clogs so far.

[@dazzauk8334]

But could you buy and ship anything for cheaper? Plus it's more enjoyable printing it for yourself right?

[@brettmaxwell1360]

This is a great file, but would love to have a glass riser in this as well.

[@GamesAndMoreGamesAndMoreGames]

Yea. a perfect one would have that to allow for the light mods.

[@CyberBobCity]

Nice setup! Cool video!

[@gingergeekstudios]

Thank you

[@bgutbrod]

Thank you for making the video.

[@gingergeekstudios]

Glad it was helpful!

[@dimsy35]

Very honest video you have show here some error en fail but great assemblage

[@gingergeekstudios]

Thanks 👍

[@rambokd]

I printed this one for my first P1S but then I found the v2 and it’s on my others. I modified the v1 so I can hang the same accessories to it.

[@gingergeekstudios]

Cool I will have to go check out the V2

[@kylefray4765]

Just got a P1S yesterday, so I know what I must do now. Anyone have any suggestions on an LED mod?

[@RollerCoasterLineProductions]

Check out Bambu X1 Series Lighting Upgrade Kit - V2 from TH3D, I think the X1 and the P1 kit is identical or close, check before purchasing tho.

[@korriehusky8404]

Big tree tech LED strip, it's magnetic and fits right inside, also I would suggest getting the panda touch screen

[@nickmasterson942]

Yeah there’s no validity to that argument. You’ve completely missed the point obviously. This is a brilliant design!

[@GRainwater13]

Awesome.

[@gingergeekstudios]

Thank you

[@wolfmick2638]

Putting support blocker in there is pretty difficult as well.

[@shane531]

I may have missed it somewhere but what brand filament did you use? That grey matches extremely close! Also like the blue.

[@gingergeekstudios]

This was all Overture PLA. I do not remember the exact color because my receipt doesn’t have the color listed on it.

[@ShawnF337]

What color overture did u use matches almost perfect.

[@gingergeekstudios]

I really wish I knew because I wanted to order more but my receipt doesn’t say the color.

[@VAKUL-DC]

why is there a provision to remove the glass. when would the printer need to be vented ? which filaments need venting ?

[@ivanthet3rribl3]

I find that petg in particular prints much better with the door open and lid off. I've heard tpu is similar but I haven't tried it.

[@gingergeekstudios]

There are many occasions in which it could be necessary to remove the top glass, leave the door open or both. For example, if your printer resides in your garage and it is the middle of summer and you are printing with PLA the ambient temperature in the printer during printing with everything closed can get so high that it clogs the extruder. In this case removing the top glass and leaving the door open will allow for all that heat to escape and hopefully prevent that. There are lots of other reasons as well but most of them relate to this example. Hope this helps

[@andyspoo2]

14 hrs to print a part. What speed setting did you use? Standard, Sports, freekin' crazy mode ??

[@gingergeekstudios]

Standard because I was not in a hurry and I wanted to use as little filament as possible.

[@andyspoo2]

@@gingergeekstudios It's probably a lot less wear & tear on your printer as well.

[@0xJohnDoe]

You have a serious problem with glue mate...

[@gingergeekstudios]

You are correct sir! I have fat fingers, a small glue bottle and am always in a hurry for some dumb reason. Lol

[@takenotez808]

Will the Bambu touch work with this, mounting wise?

[@gingergeekstudios]

Im not sure.

[@ameliabuns4058]

it's nice, but I can't justify the amount of filament I'd have to use D:

[@ajstruhar2048]

The only thing i changed was using tree supports and it was way easier to remove

[@98f5]

Id like to make one of these to mount my ams on the back so that the filament path can be shorter

[@gingergeekstudios]

That would be an interesting idea. If you do something like that drop me a line I am curious as to how well that would work and how much time it would save on prints with a shorter travel path.

[@picardentify]

Hello. Very informative video. I have a question: The AMS tube that goes to the printer barely makes it to the printer. Did you use a longer tube and if so how and where did you get the tube.

[@gingergeekstudios]

I did not use a longer one and I have not had any issues with it changing or printing.

[@picardentify]

Ok. Thanks for getting back to me..

[@Novalak]

what types of fillament did you use? PLA? PETG?

[@gingergeekstudios]

Overture PLA

[@Anthony-qf4lv]

Can you print all the parts in regular PLA?

[@gingergeekstudios]

This is all PLA. I don’t normally use anything else unless its a special project.

[@ryancheesman400]

Does your AMS fully open still or does it hit that upper shelf?

[@gingergeekstudios]

So, yes it does hit the upper shelf because apparently my measuring skills need work. lol. But it more than opens enough to easily get the spools out to change so it’s ok for me.

[@SkyfalconTin]

Can you tell me why the door should be open?

[@gingergeekstudios]

If the ambient temperature in the room that your printer is gets too high, and you do not have the door or the lid of the printer open and your printing with PLA, it can lead to clogged printheads and extruders on this because the PLA will start melting and getting soft before making it through the print nozzle. It’s happened to me a bunch

[@chilodaone]

how much material did you use to print that?

[@gingergeekstudios]

All total was about two rolls.

[@the_trap__]

Nice Video! I'm also interested in this riser. My only concern is the PTFE-Tube from the AMS to the hub. Is it still long enough or is the radius quiet small now? Any Problems with filament switching after installing the riser? Kind Regards!

[@gingergeekstudios]

I have not had any issues with that since adding this. To be honest I never really thought about it but you could always replace the tube with a longer one with no issues.

[@the_trap__]

Thanks for your reply and for sharing your experience! Best regards @@gingergeekstudios

[@Platoface]

It is barely. Any more height and would have started putting too much bend for my liking.

[@TheBlackDove]

Doesn’t look that great to me. Many uneven surfaces, it looks like needs post processing. Sanding, painting, are they possible?

[@gingergeekstudios]

You could totally do that and make it look really great. I was more into the function then looks so I printed it pretty fast in draft quality because I just needed a storage solution to free up my desk space.

[@cranborile]

3D printing is the wrong hobby for you Mr Perfectionist!

[@renelewis4558]

Very kool . How much gray filament did it take?

[@vwovw]

Took me 3 esun silver

[@gingergeekstudios]

I used just under 2 rolls for the whole thing. Dont remember specifically how much for each sorry.

[@sonub5401]

What shore hardness TPU would you recommend to use for the gasket?

[@PyroniousIndustries]

I believe 95A is what is spec'd in the source files.

[@gingergeekstudios]

I believe that @pyroniousIndustries is correct if I remember right.

[@deandavies5590]

What glue are you using

[@gingergeekstudios]

In this video I was using starbond CA glue but when that ran out I found this at my local home depot and I dont have to order it so I have just been getting this instead “Ca Glue 1.7 oz. Super Glue Wood Working DIY Craft, Multi-Purpose Clear Adhesive (4-Pack)” and I also get the accelerator to go with it “CA Glue Activator Spray 6.75 fl. oz. Clear Multi-purpose Adhesive Accelerator Spray for Super Glues (2-Pack)”

[@annahmckain4274]

What type of TPU did you use?

[@gingergeekstudios]

Overture TPU

[@ironmanonaninja3025]

How many rolls of filament for the main pieces?

[@gingergeekstudios]

I used just under 2 full rolls for the whole thing but I don’t really remember what it was for the main parts.

[@ajstruhar2048]

Also doesn't this riser support leds?

[@Platoface]

Not this one. I have some LEDs I think you can run them inside the X1 though. Not 100% sure.

[@gingergeekstudios]

No but im sure theres a way to make it work just never thought about it.

[@baljazz]

What if you don't have tpu?

[@gingergeekstudios]

Then you could just leave it out or get some thin weather stripping with the adhesive on one side, cut it down to the right size and stick it on in place of the TPU.

[@billionairemaker]

way to literally not show us what you are doing.

[@gingergeekstudios]

Upon watching this again, I totally understand what you mean. I could use much better camera angles and maybe even a camera from the top facing straight down. I do need to work on that.

[@IgPRiv]

I have seen that many people impulsively buy the most expensive 3D printing equipment to end up printing additional parts or improvements for the same equipment and when there are no more videos of things to add to it, that expensive 3D equipment remains stored and unused for months or years

[@ericstockman662]

I disagree as an X1 Carbon owner. I may not use it for a month or two, but it definitely serves a purpose. Honestly a Bambu printer should be a household item. It's the most versatile tool there is.

[@JakeHolder]

I mean, people buy massive farm equipment, only to be used once or twice a year, costing hundreds of thousands of dollars, potentially millions of dollars…. But those 1 and 2 uses would sure be hell without the equipment. Would cheaper and smaller equipment do the job, possibly, but not without tinkering and replacing parts. I get your point, but I imagine those buying this machine will be running it weekly, if not daily.

[@gingergeekstudios]

I understand what you’re getting at and I do think that there are plenty of instances where that does happen. For us here though I use this pretty much weekly. From just tinkering around to actually printing replacement parts for things I break around the house. We also print a lot of things for our nieces and nephews and friends kids too.

[@obie224]

a 3d printer is not only a hobby, it's a tool. And once you have the printer tuned in and operating the way you want, it's naturally going to sit around until it's needed. That's the nature of tools.

[@IgPRiv]

@@obie224 I think exactly the same, however most people buy this tool because it is a fashion item. They never study how it works, how to adjust it, how to calibrate it correctly... they only limit themselves to printing a few things from thingverse, printables or some video and when they get bored, the tool simply ends up in a warehouse accumulating dust until it deteriorates or is replaced. sold or worse yet, in a trash can. that is the point.

[@cstategrad99]

This riser design misses the point of what a riser is intended for, providing easier access to the inside of the machine from the top. Putting more on top makes it worse.

[@PennerFab]

That's the dumbest thing I've read today. It's designed to be a storage solution. Allows you to keep your AMS unit on top and still be able to take the top glass off to let heat out. Its not meant to be left on to service anything inside 🤡

[@LILWAR26]

I completely agree with you. I printed it, then I realized that it prevented me from accessing the top of the printer. It definitely prevents you from having an easy access to the printhead, the tubes etc. Ill be permanently installing the AMS on the side of the printer from now on.

[@cstategrad99]

@@LILWAR26there are a few of us iut there. The V6 from RockChewer on Printables and MakerWorld is my latest iteration and uses less material if interested.

[@gingergeekstudios]

I see both sides of this argument and I actually agree with both. I needed a way to vent the top glass without setting it down somewhere where I was going to break it eventually and for storage but then when I have had to work on it, I wonder why the hell I put this on it. Overall I am happy with because it accomplishes what I needed and I don’t have to work on this very often so it’s not a big deal.

[@ImNotPalmer]

@@PennerFabnice response 😂