Bambu Lab 3D Printer - Essential Accessories you want to have

[@jumpification1]

I ordered 3 of just about everything just in case. I printed enough spools for all 4 slots and am making a respooler now. I think I will have to try the rings as I a using all of my filament for spools, tools and accessories. I have found the Bambu to be an ABS beast, i am using it to print parts for my Voron 2.4r2 (shhhhh, don’t let it know) 😅

[@techwithkramer]

I will keep your secret save! 😊

[@TheTurbinator]

Why in the world are you recommending that people buy a nozzle heater, thermistor, and silicone socks, when all of that comes with a new nozzle (which you recommend people buy extras of).

[@techwithkramer]

Because things break and you don’t want to change the whole nozzle just because of a defect heater or thermistor. Same with Silicone socks, they break way before the nozzle is gone. Just years of experience and tens of thousands of hours running several Bambu printers…

[@TheLexikitty]

Awesome video, getting back into printing after the death of my built-from-parts Simple Metal haha. Looking for a little less maintenance this time. Thanks!

[@techwithkramer]

Welcome back!

[@shanematthews1985]

Only thing I would add that I purchased was a set of callipers to measure prints so I know what I need to tune

[@techwithkramer]

You are right on that one, thanks for pointing it out.

[@PhilWheatInAustin]

Thanks - the rundown on plates was very helpful. I'm in the shopping cart right now trying to make sure I have what I need to get started and this was exactly what I needed.

[@techwithkramer]

That's great, so glad I could help! Thanks for letting me know!

[@PhilWheatInAustin]

@@techwithkramer Sure thing - this is my step to a reliable printer vs a "tinker with it constantly one" so making sure I bought the right getting started batch of accessories was important. You also helped me justify getting a full .6 hot end. I'm used to just swapping out nozzles, but pulling out the heater and thermistor to change sizes looks to be enough of a pain that I doubt I would do it in practice.

[@MrDaneis]

Buy the complete nozzle assembly. You don't want to be messing with the grease and all the extra steps. I promise... Get 2 hardened steel .6 nozzle complete assemblies and a hardened steel extruder. That way you'll have two .6 and two .4 nozzles on hand and an extra extruder.

[@shtumpa1]

your videos are great, packed with good info and no bullshit .. thank you ..

[@techwithkramer]

My pleasure!

[@renegaed]

such a useful video. thanks for sharing

[@adamweldon]

Great video and I appreciate the blunt-to-the-point comments on how long things last and what the actual reality is like when owning a X1C, thanks! I've ordered all my spares off the back of this.

[@techwithkramer]

Glad I could help, happy printing!

[@TheHaxxsaw]

Thanks for taking the time to make this video. It is very useful.

[@techwithkramer]

Glad it was helpful!

[@tylerjohnson9864]

I checked my phone like 3 times during this video. I kept hearing phone vibe noise.

[@Kashban]

Yes, me too.

[@techwithkramer]

😂 …and I checked my phone a thousand times during editing. Super annoying - I will turn on airplane mode next video, promise!

[@motomatta1]

xcellent , What is the engineering plate called on the bambu store ?

[@techwithkramer]

It's the backside of the cold plate: us.store.bambulab.com/collections/build-plates-and-sheets/products/bambu-cool-plate

[@BennyTygohome]

These are really good ideas, especially about the nozzles. Thanks. Ordering my Bambu x1c soon and also a good solid workbench.

[@techwithkramer]

Thank you, good choice.

[@BennyTygohome]

@@techwithkramer and I'm impressed with availability of replacement and spare parts so we can repair. I definitely will get a few spare parts. Thanks again for this video.

[@JohnyPatrick]

I love your videos. I'm risking buying a bambu when there is no service in my country (almost everything we buy has extensive service so you get the picture) so I wanted to make sure I have what I need (spares) and this video covers most of it. And your other videos cover the rest :) THANK YOU!

[@techwithkramer]

Great, glad it was helpful.

[@JohnyPatrick]

@@techwithkramer yes it was. I purchased it. I also have a creality but i have two jobs and i juggle a family of 5 so I'm unable to find the time to keep tinkering the Creality so much that i lost the confidence in selling my prints. Only cause of the lack of time. So had to buy this to keep some momentum

[@ecard0]

Larger nozzle does not print at a faster speed. It can shorten the print by printing higher layers. Larger nozzle means the flow increases. It’s wrong to say that you can print with sport/ludicrous mode with a .6 or .8 nozzle. The flow of a .8 nozzle is 4 times higher than a .4 nozzle.

[@techwithkramer]

As you say, the bigger Nozzles have higher flow - which can help with faster speeds, as the 0.4 does not have enough flow for the higher speeds. I think you should try it and see for yourself.

[@jbonewitz]

Garolite (G10) is my favorite build plate. Works amazing with everything, nice slick surface, and no more glue-stick. Just need to keep it clean with IPA, and lightly scuff it with maroon scotch-brite to assure good adhesion.

[@techwithkramer]

Thanks for sharing!

[@longp6432]

3d printing noob here... just bought the p1p .... i dont know if it comes with glue.... is glue necessary to print?

[@techwithkramer]

Only on the cold plate.

[@jack91522]

I have the gold textured plate. Do you still need glue with PLA and PETG?

[@techwithkramer]

No glue on any plate except the cool plate.

[@BrianMVV27]

Can you provide a link to the tables on the background the the X1s are sitting? Thank you

[@techwithkramer]

Sure, here we go: amzn.to/3RhT0Qd - thank for watching my videos.

[@communicationiskey-]

Great advice and topic. Just what I wanted to know before ordering the X1C. Thank you… New Sub!

[@techwithkramer]

Awesome, thank you!

[@jbrnds]

Very good video. I am looking at my basket where a Bambulabs P1 printer is inside and I added the suggestions you made! Thank you for your no-nonsense video.

[@techwithkramer]

Glad it was helpful and thank you for the nice comment!

[@ScientificGlassblowing]

Very good advice, I already have a collection of hot ends/nozzles (out of nessesity). I have had several clogged nozzles and swapping out the entire assembly is the best way to get back to printing.

[@techwithkramer]

Thank you 🙏 yes, it’s definitely worth it to get some full assembled parts 😊

[@benjaminmitchell7229]

Thank you for this video! I am finally jumping into the 3D printing world, and am getting all the replacement parts you listed after watching your video, and the plan is that everytime i use a part, immediately purchase another so that its on the way to replace what was used but without the down time of waiting on it to come in. This has been the most helpful video by far!

[@techwithkramer]

Glad I could help and welcome to the 3D family!

[@woodwaker1]

Good list. Mine pretty much matched yours. The X1 Carbon and P1P arrived within a few days of each other and then I realized that the nozzles - hot end assemblies are not the same. The P1P extruder is also different, so need two sets of parts for the printers. I also have an ARC mod kit that I'll be installing on the P1P so I can try to print ABS and other warp sensitive plastic. The X1 has been a great printer for PETG and ABS.

[@techwithkramer]

Thank you. I think the hot-end is the same even though the P1P includes a Stainless Steel and not a hardened steel nozzle, but the fans are different. You can however use the Hardened Steel Hot-ends with the P1P.

[@1796Sanctuary]

Glad I ordered spares with my machine. Just a few more to get and wait for my Machine to arrive in Ireland. Very Informative Video.

[@techwithkramer]

Great to hear! Hopefully you don’t have to wait much longer 🎉

[@deven1p]

Hi, where can I find the holder that you are using for your spare hotends?

[@techwithkramer]

I have all my creations on printables: www.printables.com/@TechwithKramer/models Enjoy!

[@salmanslim]

You forgot to speak on silica gel ? That was on the table?

[@techwithkramer]

There is a separate video just about lubing: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fJvOfJx7mM5nibc

[@deanmartin7593]

Have you tried the high temperature plate with ASA? Mine is in the post and I got it because I seen they were usually bought together.

[@techwithkramer]

I always use the engineering plate. It is so amazing how it holds and when it’s cool, it’s auto-release.

[@deanmartin7593]

Great. Will try that too. Brand new to 3D printing so lots to learn.

[@dangerous8333]

Wow they are going to make a killing off these consumables. I'm getting my x1c tomorrow and it sucks there's all these things I need to purchase for it already.

[@techwithkramer]

It’s a mechanical device, things wear out and break. Just the nature of the beast…

[@lmaoroflcopter]

Yeah don't worry too much dude, I don't agree with a number of things on this vid. More nozzles are a nice to have, not a must have. Ptfe tubes do need replacing but again unless you're running a farm, you're not going to need it in the first 6 months. Same with the spare extruder. ... I feel like this guy just browsed the bambu website and decided to buy all the individual items then make a video about it. The nozzle wiper for example has a 3d printable replacement you can print rather than buy. Get your printer, print with it. Then worry about stuff as and when it breaks.

[@techwithkramer]

Some of the stuff came with the printer, that was part of the kickstarter campaign like the nozzle wipers and some nozzles. Of course you can buy nozzles once yours is no longer working, which will happen no matter what, I prefer to do it so I can switch them when it happens without having to wait. And you never know if there might be a shortage. But yes, it's what I do and recommend, you are free to do it differently.

[@Arguyle20]

Great video. I wish I saw this video earlier.

[@techwithkramer]

Thanks, make sure to subscribe so you don’t miss any future videos.

[@maccelly]

Awsome Video! Thank you for your Tipps!👍

[@techwithkramer]

Glad it was helpful! Thank you for the nice feedback!

[@omenmt]

I like the BTC back then LOL, just noticed the ticker at the back

[@techwithkramer]

🤣 I didn’t even realize that. This is where I say: I should have bought more 😤

[@omenmt]

@@techwithkramer In the future we're all smarter lol, that's why DCA is ideal IMO and many others.

[@omenmt]

@@techwithkramer great video and thank you, it helped a ton with ordering my first 3d printer recently.

[@PowerAirSimulations]

Where did you get the tables that you have your Bambu printers on in the background?

[@techwithkramer]

Here is where you can get those tables: amzn.to/3RhT0Qd - they are amazing!

[@Ranormor]

Fantastic list! Thanks so much for the info!

[@techwithkramer]

Thanks for the nice feedback.

[@motoflyte]

Very helpful info

[@techwithkramer]

Glad to hear!

[@JB-eo3iq]

great info thanks boss 🍻

[@techwithkramer]

Any time!

[@Finsterwald_]

Sir what support do you use for PETG? PETG itself or something else?

[@techwithkramer]

I still use the same material for support as for the actual print. I tried to use the W-Material from Bambu but could not get it off, and the white-on-brown was terrible. I am just about to try out more things, like all the different types and using PLA for PETG and PETG for PLA, to see if I can get better results. Should I make a video once I find the best way?

[@Finsterwald_]

@@techwithkramer yes. Please make a video once you found out.

[@techwithkramer]

@@Finsterwald_ just started testing, Video will follow soon!

[@Finsterwald_]

@@techwithkramer awesome thanks a lot sir! I already tested PLA as support for PETG with no luck. The opposite works fine. But for some reason PLA as support for PETG does not work. My upper layers get messed up and the print fails.

[@Finsterwald_]

So I ended up using PETG as support for PETG.

[@c0mputer]

How do you know if you need to replace the filament cutter or PTFE tubes? Or should you just do it after a certain interval?

[@techwithkramer]

As long as everything works, I don't change anything. Even my Kickstarter machines are still fine; I have not yet needed any cutters or tubes. But I am ready if anything starts to fail... it depends on what, how, and how much you print.

[@97JoMiller]

man, thats a lot of extra nozzels... I've owned 3D printers for the better part of 10 years and never had to have that kind of collection. I really hope at some point Bambu allows for just a replacement nozel like every other 3D printer company.

[@techwithkramer]

You can get the hotness with changeable nozzle from alibaba. I only have that many because I got most of them for free in the kick-started campaign. I did buy one of each size though.

[@97JoMiller]

@@techwithkramer I’ve heard mixed reviews about the aliexpress hot end… maybe I’ll give it a shot and hope for the best

[@zonerx00]

😂 I'm planning to get my very first 3d printer X1C to start printing robotic, drone, gears parts, and now I have to add the must-have list. 😂😂

[@Kashban]

Thank you, very good line up. I got most of the stuff already, especially the spare parts, but there is always more 🙂

[@techwithkramer]

Right on! Thanks for the nice feedback!

[@manuelmaerki]

Sehr gute Ratschläge… Musik meiner Meinung nach viel zu laut. Braucht es die überhaupt bei diesen tollen Hinweisen? Ansonsten wirklich hilfreich!

[@techwithkramer]

Danke fuer den netten Kommentar! Guter Hinweis wegen der Musik, werde diese gerne weniger laut machen order eventuel ganz entfernen. Die Musik hilft um die schlechte Microphon qualitaet zu verbergen, aber naechste Woche sollte ich mein DJI Mic aus der reparatur zurueck bekommen, dann sollte die qualitaet gut genug sein :)

[@DannoHung]

Wiper's just a little PTFE tube itself. Someone made a model that lets you cut a replacement very precisely.

[@andrinfrei9867]

Endlach an riachtiga Schwizer, as git leider nümma viel vu üs

[@techwithkramer]

Genau, mir sind um ussterbe.... :)

[@ChrisEpler]

Filament: Nerd crack.

[@nahkanukke]

I did order all the stuff as you recomended right away. I love this printer and the fun it have given to all in my family is so nice. So much to learn what you can do with this device. Thanks for the nice video Kramer. When starting i did do all the wrong moves and prints where ruined. You really need to clean the plate and all other parts.

[@techwithkramer]

Thank you for the feedback. I agree totally 💯- these machines are so much better than anything else, and really make this hobby or job so much more enjoyable.