Let's settle this: Which Bambu Lab 3D Printer is best for YOU?

[@user-py1mh5cm1e]

I am into 3D printers the last 10 years, going from Ender3 and CR10 to Prusa, Artillery and now to K1 Max and Bambu P1S. I couldn't agree more. I love the variety of topics and the way you present each one! Thank you!

[@SeanReifschneider]

Very well stated. I had an Ender 3 Pro for ~5 years, and it worked but I often didn't print because I almost always had to fiddle with it to get a print. Recently got a Bambu P1S and it's been trouble-free, I've probably run as much filament through it in 2 months than I did the Ender in 5 years.

[@SornDP]

This is exactly my story, the speed and reliability feels like a real game changer

[@GhostRider5555555]

Do you realise you talk about 200$ openbuilds printer from 2015?

[@savrip]

I've been shopping, but wasn't ready to commit. Your video helped me understand what printers are for what use case and I haven't seen anyone cover that. I was interested in the P1S, but as a beginner I think the A1 would achieve what I want to make, and be more beginner friendly. Thanks for the tips Katie!

[@handsonkatie]

Great to hear it helped - as a beginner, the A1 will be an immense printer for you!

[@1ProudAmerican]

Katie, you are lovely and quickly becoming one of my favorite maker channels. Keep it up! 👍🏻

[@gmee123]

I absolutely love your enthusiasm and the way you have presented the information in this video. You're adorable 🥰 Thank you!

[@handsonkatie]

Glad it was helpful!

[@markburton9712]

People disappearing, bodies in the garden, what books do you read?! Even if I'm not interested in the content, I still watch for the entertainment & educational factors. God bless!

[@SuspiciousAra]

Imagine Katie appearing from the dark and with a friendly smile asking you: can i help you? Would you say no? :)

[@IrocZIV]

This was a very comprehensive comparison. Also interesting thought about the possibility of them working on a tool changer.

[@fa-ajn9881]

This video has been more helpful than any other. Immense thanks!

[@BelfastBiker]

A bloody good video. My limited budget made me accidentally pick the most idea printer for me!

[@RobertGlazier]

I've had the Bambu Lab A-1 Combo for over seven months. No issues.

[@Rohinthas]

What an interesting channel I have stumbled upon! I am getting into the hobby now and I really appreciate your mix of enthusiasm, style, and thoroughness!

[@handsonkatie]

Glad you enjoy and welcome! 🤗

[@partsdave8943]

I’ve been 3D printing as a hobby for 7 years. Monoprice Mini V2 to Creality Ender 3 to Prusa MK3 to Bambu A-1 Mini w/AMS Lite. I still have all of the older ones but I’d been wanting speed and multicolor, but reluctant to spend money to upgrade what I had. Then when the Bambu A-1 Mini went on sale, and most items I’ve printed already fit on it, I decided that I’d buy another proven printer, and leave the others as backup. They still work great, albeit slower. And since I’ve got the AMS, I can add the A-1 and share the AMS with it if I need larger multicolored nonfunctional prints. 😀

[@Neilhuny]

You seemed to write this with me in mind - "Gardener"! I couldn't ask for a better video

[@WimVeen]

Thanks for this great detailed information. It's good to pay attention to the points you mentioned. I hope to see more of the 3d printers you have. You look(ed) great!

[@raz562]

As for resin printing, I recently upgraded from Creality’s LD-002H to Elegoo’s Mars 5 Ultra and it’s amazing. 9K screen at approx the same size, compared to 002H’s 2K, layer height goes down from .05mm to .01mm, tilting vat which reduces peel forces and thus reduces print failures. And, plug-and-print If you want a bigger printer with nearly the same capabilities then get Elegoo’s Saturn 4 Ultra, all features as mentioned before but has a *slightly* lower pixel density iirc the Mars 5 Ultra has a XY precision of 18x18 microns and the Saturn 4 Ultra has 21x21 micron precision

[@handsonkatie]

Great tips!! I'll have a look at the Mars 5 Ultra!

[@kjhaglfjhgfasd]

I got into 3D printing a bit over a year ago. Got an Creality 5-S1. Worst technology experience of my life (I am 35). Their customer service was HORRIBLE as the printer was completely broken when I got it. Bit the bullet, bought a Bambu Lab X1C and have had nothing but fun with it.

[@krypton0707]

I really liked my Prusa i3 MK3S+, I learned a lot about 3D printing. But got tired of babysitting the whole process. Three months ago found the Bambu Lab,, and on a drunken night went of it. I can only say that it is next level. It is now more about the end result than the journey. It has become a tool in my creative workshop.

[@handsonkatie]

Oh I loved my Prusa MK3S+ too, I found it to be a 'workhorse' by the standards of the time, but you're right, Bambu are a totally different level again - in terms of speed, reliability, ease, cost.... it's hard to argue!

[@graceinhim]

Katie, you are smart, engaging and have become one of my favorite channels. :)

[@6x6Tortuga]

Great video. I'm looking to purchase my first Bambu

[@318ishonk]

After fiddling around with a Creality CR10 printer (something was wrong all the time, eithert bed adhesion or simple print wuality) I bought the Bambulab X1C and since then 3d printing is so easy. PLA prints perfect everytime, no bed adhesion issues on the PEI boad at all. PU95A (HF) is my new favourite material, especially when the object is later subjected to high forces (doesn't splitter, layers don't get ripped apart, noise isolation properties in the PU material). Have tried ABS GF (doesn't warp as much as ABS) but don't see the advantages for my usual printing. Prints nicely all the way. The X1C is one great printer.

[@gelbalfandahar263]

love your videos as usual Katie, thanks .. I think you made up my mind on what 3d printer to get .

[@handsonkatie]

🤗 Well you've got to tell me which one now!!! 😅

[@gelbalfandahar263]

@@handsonkatie Bambu Lab A1 Since I am beginner plus it seem to do everything a beginner like me need it to do. ☺

[@handsonkatie]

@@gelbalfandahar263 great choice, I'll have to send you some start up tunes! 😉

I haven't heard of anyone with buyer's regrets when it comes to these printers 😊

[@handsonkatie]

Well I regretted not buying a second P1S..... and then I regretted not buying a third one.... but I solved that problem.... by buying more!😊

@@handsonkatie best type of regret !

[@PatrickHoodDaniel]

Very well made video. I am a new subscriber.

[@DIYtechie]

Great video. One more thing to consider is that the enclosed AMS can keep the filament dry with silica containers. A deal breaker IMO. But the closed AMS can’t be used with many soft or abrasive filaments. If you have the space, a big enclosure that fits the A1, the AMS lite motor and a SUNLU S4 is a nice option.

[@handsonkatie]

Great point - and indeed the enclosure then fixes the filament drying challenge!! Oh it's endless really isn't it! ;)

[@DIYtechie]

@@handsonkatie Indeed 😊

[@peterclahsen1179]

As a question - assuming one bought an A1 and AMS lite, do you build the enclosure without any air ingress/egree or filtration (i.e. when the enclosure is closed for printing, it's a "sealed" environment)? And as a further question, how does the Sunlu S4 fit in to this overall picture (apologies, I've just heard about the Sunlu for the first time)?

[@shinydoc]

I bought my first 3D printer, an Creality Ender 3 many years ago and remember it taking an absolute age to print my Death Star lamp shade, inc failures!! I recently upgraded to BambuLab X1C in their sale, not long ago. Like going from a Mini Moke to a Bentley Continental!!

[@handsonkatie]

I love these giant leaps in technology!

[@nelsoncabrera6464]

The A1 and the AMS Lite are such great industrial design they wouldn't look out of place on Geordi's desk. We have tons of BL printers but for me the golden combo has been the P1S with two AMS units for most print needs (I found a max of 8 colors to be the sweet spot for multicolor prints) and an A1Mini with the AMS Lite for detailed figurines. We got aftermarket LCD control screens for the P1S and its basically indistinguishable from the X1C as far as ease of use.

[@handsonkatie]

Great thoughts Nelson and I love the P1S also!! (Hence I bought three!). Which aftermarket screens did you buy? I haven't seen these!

[@nelsoncabrera6464]

@@handsonkatie I originally tried an ESP32Wroom board but found I wanted something that looked more polished so ended up getting Bigtreetech Panda Screens. They look very nice and are much easier to use than the P1S lcd screen (especially when changing filament colors and materials). There is one issue that in the last firmware Bambu Labs disabled the hotend temperature control for the screen. But according to Bigtreetech they have been working with BL and have a beta firmware that restores full function (it might be out already, haven't checked in a while). The screens have built in batteries so you can actually detach it from the printer and take it with you while still having control over WiFi and you can control multiple printers from a single unit. Actually the WiFi has been the only thing I've had issues with as it occasionally drops but turning the screen on/off usually fixes it.

[@handsonkatie]

@@nelsoncabrera6464 cool! I might have a look at them! 🙂

[@juliangall]

Good timing. I've been trying all morning to get my Creality printer working. Several spoiled prints. Just ordered the A1. Thanks.

[@handsonkatie]

You won't regret it.... just don't take my usage as a recommended practice.... 🤭🤣

[@juliangall]

@@handsonkatie Certainly. This is my third 3D printer, so I'm clear about what I need.

[@LogrusUK]

First video I have ever seen of yours and it was fantastic. Easy Sub. More more more!

[@FarmerBossen]

Hello Katie, I love your channel and all your videos on gridfinity, underwear etc. My first 3D printer was a used Ender 3, but I never get it to work and it is now a dustcollector in my workshop, maybe it will be upgraded to a laser cutter later, time will show. So in december last year I bought a Bambu A1 and I love it and agree with you that it is easy to use and the good print quality, but all the trouble with the change of the heatbed and the total lack of support that I experienced made me mad and I bought the new Prusa mk4 with the Multi Material Unit and I never look back! I am impressed of the fast support from Prusa - I bought the kit and build it my self and there was an issue with the display, but after one week from I contacted Prusa support and I have a new display - for free, off course, and it works like a dream and is faster and same, if not better, print quality than the A1. If there has been no problems with the support from Bambu I would have bought a P1S or X1C. Bambu has a lot to learn from Prusa and there support in my opinion!

[@handsonkatie]

Hey, yes I'm a huge fan of Prusa too - as I covered in the video, I've had a MK3S for many years. I actually found the support a little disappointing at the time when I had a manufacturing fault with it, but I suspect that was more to do with them being mobbed by demand at the time and struggling with this! (much like Bambu may be also at the moment!). Also Prusa's previous MMU attempts were frankly a mess (which I think they as much as admitted!). But, I think both their ethos' are in the right place though, they're both trying to deliver market-leading solutions and really trying to move the industry forward. I think Bambu have the edge in a lot of the stuff at the moment, key advantage is the tool changer on Prusa's side - but this sort of competition is brilliant!

[@prodestrian]

Got my Bambu P1S 2 weeks ago, and it's been a gamechanger for me. Being able to print something in 2 hours which would have taken 4-6hrs on my Flashforge or Creality printer makes a huge difference. I have so many Gridfinity containers now! 😂

[@handsonkatie]

Totally right - I still have a Prusa MK3S, which I loved for many years, but I struggle to use it now - the Bambu Lab printers are just so much faster as the new generation and so much easier to use, I just can't be bothered!! And yes, you might have noticed, I've got a few Gridfinity containers too......😂

[@ChristophMittermeier]

I especially love the piano part at the end ♥ Thank you so much for your videos ♥

[@PaulDominguez]

Stratasys is suing Bambu Labs for patent infringement. It's bogus but we might lose one of the best printers😢

[@andy_warb]

Has anyone ever successfully sued a Chinese company for copyright infringement successfully? Seems to be a way of life over there!

[@PaulDominguez]

@@andy_warb frivolous patents is a way of life here such as the patent for a purge tower. The lawsuit was filled in Texas the capital of patent lawsuits.

[@radish6691]

Excellent high level overview, the right information for newbies without being overwhelming. I appreciate that you spoke about the printers you have direct and extensive experience with, that right there puts you above many others who spit out a review video after limited time with a manufacturer-provided printer. However (you knew that was coming 😂) I think you should have at least mentioned the existence of the A1 Mini for the benefit of those with a more restrictive budget since it is basically an A1. I have an X1C (3700 hours), P1S née P1P (2400 h), 3 AMS units that shift between them, and an A1 Mini (700 h) with an AMS Lite. I love the A1M, it is a rock solid PLA/PETG multicolor baby beast! 95% of what I print fits on the A1M and it is a joy to print multicolor on it. I’m so tired of dealing with waste chute clogs and AMS jams. The simplicity of the A1/A1M system makes it bulletproof. Sorry, off topic…budget. The A1M alone is $199 which is $140 less than the A1. $140 will cover a nice assortment of nozzles, build plates, and a few rolls of filament. The nozzles are compatible with the A1 should one decide to get another printer (which *will* happen as you pointed out). So, great video, yay for speaking based on your experience, and hey everyone check out the A1’s baby brother if you just want a taste of 3D printing koolaid…but be warned you will eventually be back for the whole pitcher. 😈

[@handsonkatie]

Hi Radish!! 🤗 Glad you enjoyed and yes it was a challenge trying to keep it accessible - indeed I could have very easily covered the mini! And indeed the P1P, the X1E and a whole raft of aftermarket accessories (eg get a quickchange nozzle for the P1P, an after market high Res screen and it gets even more awesome!) But I decided to just pick one from each range to show the major differences. That said, you're right - the A1 Mini is an extraordinary device for the price! I did actually mention it in my original video, but I cut it out to keep things sharper - I have to explain the fact it has a different bed size to all the others, so you need different build plates, can't use the same PEI sheets, plus it has some differences like non-mains bed heater which makes it's performance different to the A1. I struggle with trying to balance detail with conciseness on these videos as the topics are often 'rabbit holes'! That said, the A1 does seem to be the strong recommendation over the Mini if possible - eg see Bambu's own forum: forum.bambulab.com/t/shoud-i-buy-a-a1-mini-or-a-a1/42264/3 I'll need to release a 'directors cut' of all these videos at some point with all the bits I originally record!! I'm still feeling my way as to the right length - I assume people will be bored by the time I'm still waffling on at the 30 min mark! 🤣

[@radish6691]

@@handsonkatie Your focus was spot on. You clearly know how to run a productive meeting because that skill transferred well to your video production. You set the goal, lay out the agenda, make your points, conclusion, any questions? Heck, your videos even have bullet points! 😆 I think I muddied my point which was if one has $n (£n for metric users 🙃) but not $(n + 50%) then the A1M is an excellent choice. I agree that if one has the means then the A1 is a better choice for a first printer. My A1M was an impulse buy, something to knock out fun little prints while its two larger brethren are occupied or down for maintenance. Smaller is not the usual upgrade path… Stefan (CNC Kitchen) interviewed the CEO of Bambu Lab last fall, after the A1 Mini was released but before the A1 was announced. If you haven’t watched it I recommend it. Among many other things the CEO explained why they released the A1M when everyone was expecting an XL. The interview was over an hour long so a lot was discussed, all very interesting.

[@handsonkatie]

Excellent summary - yes, the A1M is an immensely powerful printer for the money - if you can't stretch the extra bit further, then there's no contest IMO. Indeed I can't think of anything else full stop that I could recommend you spending money on! (I mean how many trips to the Cinema or coffees is that?? Hardly any!). Yes, I remember that video - also I remember Jo Prusa covering related topics for the Prusa Mini too. In a funny way I might also recommend the opposite to what you're saying - ie buy a larger printer first (eg A1) and then it's very hard to argue against an A1 Mini as your second printer (ie you're not limited by size or features as you have the first printer), but the vast majority of your printers will fit the A1 Mini, allowing you to churn out lots of different prints at once! I mean, you can have 2 x X1Cs or one X1C and 7 x A1Ms for the same money....!!!

[@kentkarlsson765]

Another helpful piece of info that might help someone is that if you don't have an enclosure and put your printer in a small room, like my office, you have to be really careful with running a fan to cool the room as it will affect the prints. I feel like I have to choose between shutting down the printer daytime or work in a sauna. Obviously I choose the latter, but I wish I had known about it.

[@handsonkatie]

Great tip! And obviously depends on the climate where you live!!

[@pesto12601]

Don't think the enclosure is going to help all that much if your office is THAT cold....

[@JohnVanderbeck]

Bambu Lab is an amazing company. They have some issues on the business side but I 100% agree with their innovation and how they are pushing 3d printing tech forward. I've been in this hobby long enough to remember when it was deep in the geek realm, and you really had to understand how everything worked because you would be troubleshooting and rebuilding things regularly. The early 3d printers you had to build yourself from kits! And doing so back then was GOOD because you learned a lot about how to maintain and fix it. The printers from Bambu Lab are the first printers I've told non-technical people about. The first printers that I believe are on the edge of being able to be considered an appliance, where the average person can set one up and use it without issue day in and day out. I say on the edge because I don't think it's quite there yet. I especially feel that way after spending several hours yesterday diagnosing an AMS jam and learning how to disassemble the AMS so I could get at the PTFE tubes underneath and remove a broken piece of filament that was jamming slot 1. Yes printer jams still exist :D What annoyed me most wasn't that I had to do this, but rather how HARD it was to do. Bambu Labs could make this process a lot better and easier than it currently is :(

[@handsonkatie]

Great thoughts - one point, the print jam point is another advantage of the quick change nozzle from your other comment. I too think the P1s/X1C unclogging process can be annoying (it's nearly always my fault - ie running them in extremely hot rooms in summer and causing heat creep, but still annoying) - the A1 quick change nozzle will make this vastly quicker! (I just haven't had a clog with it yet, which isn't exactly a bad problem!!)

[@Rakshasa84]

I'm glad you did this because you advocate getting a 3D printer in your other videos, but there are so many choices and things to consider. I'm interested in Multiboard, Gridfinity, Neogrid and Underwear and possibly branching into other DIY solutions so I've been wondering about "bed size" for printers. All the Bambu Labs printers are 256mm x 256mm x 256mm, but from watching your videos I got the idea that I needed at least 300mm x 300mm x 300mm, but I'm obviously wrong with you advocating those projects so heavily. Are there any limitations to the Bambu Lab bed sizes that I should be aware of? I am in a position to buy an Ender 5 Plus with a much larger bed size, used, for quite a good price so I am curious. But I do love the idea of an easy-to-use 3D printer. I know nothing about this stuff.

[@handsonkatie]

Hey - I've got a CR10 Max (which makes the Ender 5 Plus look tiny!) - I use this pretty much solely for huge Gridfinity grids and this is only because I got it before Bambu Lab appeared! There's really little killer reason to look at the Ender 5 Plus compared with the Bambu Lab range, just the sheer reliability swings it for me. All the models I've shown for Gridfinity, Neogrid, Underware and more are designed for the 256*256 beds of the Bambu range, so work perfectly. Multiboard is again designed for them (know Jonathan uses Bambu printers for his range). Then you get the sheer speed difference....! It's hard to really compare!

[@Rakshasa84]

@@handsonkatie Thanks I appreciate it! The more I look around the more I find people agree with your take.

[@PCRoss2469]

Excellent Video

[@jadus2198]

Moonlight Sonata, my all time favorite classical music piece.... But it sounded better when you played it...

[@slyder181x]

Great video. I’ve been looking at upgrading from my Ender3 I’ve had for years. You have sold me on the A1. Thanks. Keep up the great content

[@handsonkatie]

Great to hear, you'll not regret it!

[@JohnnyBit]

Looking at the woodworking/power tools in neogrid - have you thought about shadowfoaming them? Would look awesome imho!

[@handsonkatie]

That could be an option, but you'd need to watch my videos on my golden rules: modularity first!! Definitely could be great for fragile things, so might consider that!

[@kiteless1]

Bought an A1 Mini in the sale (no AMS) and been having a great time printing stuff. I find a lot of things fit the 180mm cubed space, gridfinity you can do up to 4x4 plates and bins. Easy to scale or cut and join together bigger models if needed. Just in case anyone was put off thinking you NEED a 256mm cubed printer for this sort of stuff. On resin, Fauxhammer has been doing loads of brilliant videos on the resin and miniatures space. There's definitely more mess and hazards and processes to it but the detail they can do is superb.

[@handsonkatie]

Great points and yes, the A1 Mini is a great little printer! One of the beauty of modular design is it fits all printers - eg you can just print slightly smaller Gridfinity grids! On resin.... watch this space! 😉

[@iainhay2823]

Very nice video, I like the approach. Really looking forward to seeing what they do next. A tool changer to allow for 0.2 mm text additions to larger .4mm prints would be amazing. Allows you to get inbuilt labels without the extra hours required to use 0.2 from the start. I have swapped nozzles but it’s a little nerve wracking with those little plugs

[@handsonkatie]

Great idea Iain - toolchanging between nozzle sizes could make not just an enormous difference to print detail as you describe, but also print times; for big sections print in a 0.8mm nozzle, then flip to 0.4mm or 0.2mm for the detailed bits!

[@chrisdixon5241]

Back with another great video! Josef Prusa claims that many people are makers but only he is a 3d printer... yes, but can he also play piano and a 3d printer? ;)

[@RandoTechNerd]

Subscribed! Hoping one day I can be as clear and good at story telling as you!

[@starseed73]

Altought it applies to any printer, the closed AMS helps keep the filaments dry a bit longer. The X1 also has the capability to dry them (it takes about 8h). I'm also looking for a separate external filament drier so I'm interested in your suggestions. Also a video about the filament type (how they are made - there is a lot of myths there as well - there are even conductive material), and a good detailed guide on which one to use and what could happen if you take the "wrong" one (eg. regular PLA for outdoor, what could happens) ? Thanks Katie.

[@handsonkatie]

Hey, yes some of this I'll already cover in future videos - eg myths like PLA outdoors. Short answer, it lasts pretty much forever in the elements, so don't worry! I'll look at filament driers maybe as part of this then too!

[@wrenchowl]

I enjoyed your content thoroughly and look forward to more content in the future. Your presentation is fabulous and keep up the good work.

[@prodestrian]

The ending 😂 Well played 👏

[@AndrewduToit]

This was the most informative video I have so far seen about BL. But I am looking something bigger and enclosed. Would you be interested in doing a similar review about the Qidi range of printers?

[@handsonkatie]

Thank you, very kind of you to say! And I'm in exactly the same place - I've got a CR10 Max (470mm x 470mm) that I've frankensteined into a pretty good place (new extruder, heatbed, PSU, fan, filament detector, touch probe and more), but could really do with a new generation large format printer. I plan to have a look around and see what the best in class is and review that, so happy to look at Qidi as part of that as some of their printers appear well reviewed! But any other brand suggestions, most welcome too!

[@TheScottcool]

@@handsonkatieI'me in the same predicament ,but i think i will wait for the new larger bambu labs printer that is due out this year.

[@grahamjones7814]

One thing you didn't cover is bed size. I was looking a a Creality K1-Max as I already have 3 Sunlu Printers with a 310x310x400 print size and there are still things I can not print on them. I also have a Creality Resin printer and that is fantastic for really detailed prints.

[@handsonkatie]

Yes, great point although that's a whole can of worms on its own (I have a CR10 Max and there's STILL things too big for it's 470x470 bed!). The 256mm bed for Bambu printers is a real sweet spot though, 95% of all prints will happily fit these without any issues and you can also easily cut/separate prints too if needed

[@martyn_b_jones]

Great, informative video. Would love a follow up for a newbie to 3d printing on how easy (or hard) it is to design something. Like your cable management or shed organiser, how you go from idea to design to product 😃

[@handsonkatie]

Funny you should say that, I was just starting to sketch some notes on exactly this topic!! Keep watching and I'll cover this in future!

[@martyn_b_jones]

@@handsonkatie great minds think alike! I’ll get my list of things you can do for me! 😃. Look forward for the vid. Diolch 👍

[@handsonkatie]

@@martyn_b_jones croeso!

[@chrislambe400]

The real buzz comes when you design your own part then print it. I first saw a 3D FDM printer ten years ago. Back then the printer was the hobby. Now they are appliances and being empowered is the hobby.

[@handsonkatie]

And just wait until you scan the object you want it to fit, then import and print the part which perfectly fits! 😀

[@ericbeckers2673]

Very accurate content. I subscribed😊

[@fiddycaliber947]

Awesome as always! Has your Apollo AIR-1 confirmed good air quality with the filter of the X1C? That's the main thing putting me off £D printing indoors!

[@handsonkatie]

Yes, it's been excellent - indeed it improves the room's quality slightly over time (I imagine as it's sucking in dust/particles and then pulling them through the filter).

[@JohnVanderbeck]

I gladly pay the small markup for Bambu's filament. The convenience and the "just works" auto settings are absolutely worth it to me. Fiddling with different filament brands, and different settings gets old fast. Been there done that, rejected the tshirt. I DO wish the darn thing would indicate how much is left on the roll though IN A NUMBER instead of just a graphical filled bar. It knows how much there is, just tell me so I know if I have enough left! That all said I don't use Bambu's slicer, but instead use Orca slicer.

[@handsonkatie]

I've mused creating a little sensor for this myself - think it'd be pretty easy to do, so might add to the list - agree it'd be handy to know how many kgs or % of filament is left!

[@JohnVanderbeck]

@@handsonkatie It's just frustrating because the printer has this information, it just doesn't surface it to the user in any reasonable way. Wonder if I could find a way to read that from the printer.

[@handsonkatie]

Yes, there's always a way.... ;) I'll have to have a nosey!

[@heroflying]

Just heads up.. if you care about filtration, don't depend on the P1S or X1C's filter. It's next to useless. Install something inside the enclosure like the Bento Box.

[@handsonkatie]

Oh this is a whole video in its own right (another for my list!) - I'd disagree on next to useless, I have dual air monitors in the room monitoring PM, VOC and dozens more and there's a massive reduction compared to an open bed model. But there's lots of ways to improve even more if you wish like the Bento Box - although you also enter the realm of lots of other areas to watch - for example have you compared the contamination levels of printing in PLA to using an inkjet printer, laser printer or turning on a new laptop.... some eye-watering research!

[@pesto12601]

Pretty sure you will breathe more toxins just driving behind some cars in traffic or walking in a city than a 4 hour 3D print...

[@writer8706]

To me its more about what is your budget and needs. If your want a dirt cheap entry in to 3d printing that will work and is great with most of the new tech you can get a ender 3 v3 se for like $150, that printer is great for the bang to buck ratio for people with a low budget. if you have a bit more to spend the ender 3 v3 ke is the better option as it has klipper and a better motion system for roughly $220. but once you get to the $300 plus range the A1 mini is the best entry level printer. If you want a bigger build plate the A1 is the route to go if you can swing the $400-450 range. heck i got my A1 with the AMS lite for $480 at microcenter on sale. if you want an enclosed printer and have the money the P1S is a great option. really once you get past the $300 range its hard to recommend a printer other than a bambu these days. sure the Creality K1 line is nice but from what i heard from the guys at my local store they seen nothing but nozzle issues and blobbing from that line. now if you want a large helmet class printer that's where you have to do your own research. as i have only used the CR10 but i hear Solvo and elegoo make some damn good large format printers.

[@handsonkatie]

Great points - although I really struggle with the A1 Mini at $199 to not recommend 'save a month or two longer' and get that as an entry level! You're totally right on the upper end though, there's a space in the market for someone there...... let's wait and see!!

[@blackarmored]

that invovation snark :D

[@handsonkatie]

Whatever do you mean? I was simply eating a piece of fruit..... 🤭😉

[@AM-jw1lo]

If not multicolor, the Qidi Q1 Pro is as good as A1, though i use the A1 more often as i like its not enclosed. If i were to suggest a begginer, the A1 mini would be a no brainer. Lan Mode for off the cloud but on the wifi, better than offline mode which is micro sd only

[@handsonkatie]

Yes, I really like the look of Qidi's printers, haven't used any myself, but they appear to have done a great job replicating some of Bambu Lab's magic! And love the A1 Mini myself - it's also a great 'extra' printer for people more experienced who start to need to print lots! (for the price you can often get multiple Minis for the same price as a single larger one!)

[@digiscream]

I upgraded to a P1S from an Elegoo Neptune 4 - absolute night and day, both in terms of speed and reliability (and no more lifted corners because of the enclosure) and I can feel confident leaving it to print unattended. The one thing that's bugging me is the lack of a larger-format printer in the Bambu range. I'm printing merch products, and the one design people have asked for requires a 300mm bed. Sure, I could print the pieces at a diagonal one at a time, but that means I can't print in bulk and it would massively slow me down; an extra 10-15 minutes each print adds up when you're printing a couple of hundred pieces. I can't face going with the K1 Max, but I'm getting closer to it every day.

[@handsonkatie]

Oh I agree.... I suspect Bambu Lab releasing a larger format printer is a matter of when, not if.... but boy, it'd be great!!

[@heroflying]

@@handsonkatie It's basically all but confirmed at this point, and it probably will be their next product release. During an AMA, Bambu said a new product would be dropping sometime this year. My guess it's going to be a larger form factor and/or multi-printhead machine. They did say they would never do a large form factor in the A1 cartesian design, so expect it to be more like the P1S or the X1C.

[@handsonkatie]

@@heroflying agree, a large format toolchanger is an almost certainty based on what they've said already... the more interesting part is that they've always surprised with leaping ahead of what people expect, so the real question is what more they can pack in..... 🤓

[@go4peace467]

Started on davinci pro (xyz printing) then a qidi tech X-Plus then bought the X1C on kickstarter very nice printer remarkable design kinda easy nozzle swap the prints that did go wrong where all human related love it. thanks Katie for making the choice easier for people who are looking into bying one.

[@handsonkatie]

It's kinda nice really to have experienced these earlier printers, it does help you realise how far things have come in such a short space of time!

[@go4peace467]

@@handsonkatie it sure is as for the Bambu lab i did not need any tinkering yet witch was "normal" with the davinci and qidi tech less on the qidi they are making huge steps the right way 😉

[@handsonkatie]

@@go4peace467 yes, I love the way Bambu have inspired all these other brands to play catch up, it's really healthy to see! I'm still looking for a replacement large format printer for my CR10 Max, know Qidi have some interesting ones!

[@go4peace467]

@@handsonkatie the Xplus i have is a good machine heard some negatives over the new ones but i bet that would be the same as with Bambu lab, it's like buying a car some have problems from the beginning others have not there is a lot of tech going in them now days. Have you looked at the Peopoly Magneto X build volume 400 x 300 x 300 with a magnetic based linear motor system ? i bet that wil get the heart going for a ride.

[@handsonkatie]

Yes, I saw the Peopoly Magneto X - that could be an excellent option if it's a reliable beast! I'll have to have a closer nosey!

[@JohnVanderbeck]

I absolutely LOVE my X1C and it will go to my grave with me. That said I really wish it had the quick change nozzle that the A1 has. I have 3 nozzles for my X1C and like you I almost never change them. There are times I wanted to but just didn't want to mess with it. I'm really considering getting an A1 to add to my collection because honestly I think the A1 has BETTER print quality (it's splitting hairs to be sure) but the additional ability to swap in say a 0.2mm nozzle to get even better quality is insane.

[@handsonkatie]

Well you're going the path I did...! There's no noticeable difference in quality as you say, but the quick change is huge. The other factor is that it'd double your print output speed, which is always a big attraction for me!!

[@JohnVanderbeck]

@@handsonkatie The big downside is for some inexplicable reason, Bambu Lab made did not maintain AMS compatibility, so you can't use the full AMS on the A1. That means my investment in AMS units is completely useless on the A1, and I'd either be stuck with one filament or have to reinvest in new dedicated AMS units all over again just for the A1, which I am NOT doing. That's just insane.

[@MrSpleenboy]

I bought the standard AMS rather than the AMS lite, mostly because I wanted to use it as a dry box, for the more hygroscopic filament types. I still haven't used anything more exotic than translucent PETG yet, and TPU (one of the more hygroscopic types) is marked as "not compatible with AMS" on the Bambu website, so I'll have to sort out an external dry box for that. Ironically, that will likely require printing with TPU to use as gaskets for the dry box...

[@handsonkatie]

Yes, I did the same originally (I bought the AMS kit) - it's a huge improvement on other competitors' efforts, so it works great - just not with TPU as you say! I actually print less with colour than I thought I would, but they're great for 'continuing' overnight prints that run out of a certain colour - just load in four and leave them to run!

[@markoswald2637]

Love you and your channel, the way you come across and look in the videos is wonderful. I currently have an Ender 3 which is 4 years old used most days I press print and it works, I have an Ender 5+ which works fine but can be fussy sometimes, so I have been looking at Bambu Labs. I like the enclosure but also the quick change of A1, I wonder if they will bring out a V2 of the P1S with all the features of the A1, or do I wait for a bit and see what comes out next - more content pleeez

[@handsonkatie]

Hi Mark, thank you for the kind comments, I'm glad you enjoy. Oh they'll inevitably bring out a V2, V3, V4 of all of them, it's hard to say when though!! And then inevitably the older models will be discounted heavily too - so you could likely get two A1s for the price of a new P2S (or whatever it's called) and then never have to change nozzles anyway! But they're great printers all round, so you would be astonished vs an Ender 5+ regardless!

[@hellnun2032]

I love my A1

[@handsonkatie]

They're outstanding machines!

[@Colin_Ames]

Excellent video, as always.

[@lifefromscratch2818]

It's worth pointing out that the P1S, while able to be used offline, you have to initially set it up using a cloud account. There is no way to connect the thing on LAN without the app and the app will not let you do it without logging into an account. This is an egregious and manipulative choice on Bambu Lab's part, IMO.

[@handsonkatie]

I'm not sure I'd go as far to call it egregious, but is it even true? I think I just set up my second P1S using Orcaslicer, so not certain if 'Bambu anything' required. I can check, I can see a logic for initial manufacturing checks/firmware refreshes etc as a one off start process, but just not certain if still the case (I know offline mode came more recently and has developed as they've added features)

[@lifefromscratch2818]

@@handsonkatie I'm talking from my experience of having purchased one a couple weeks ago. And there's zero customer support from the manufacturer to work around the issue. Pretty disappointing and frustrating initial experience after buying based on all the glowing reviews. I got it working finally, but I definitely feel like I got played.

[@handsonkatie]

You seen the latest release for the X1C? www.reddit.com/r/BambuLab/s/ENwGteqFSR Seems like a short while and even the P1S firmware updates would be fixed?

[@nashaut7635]

Sweet holy cow! Can you make it play the Imperial March next time?

[@handsonkatie]

I can make it play anything super easy!! Make a list folks and I'll do a mini short of your favourites!! (And I'll have to get the sheet music so I can play along! 🤣🤣)

[@nashaut7635]

​@@handsonkatie Well, looks like you've already got item #1 Oh, maybe add Korsakov's "Flight of the bumblebee" (hope you like challenges ;-)

[@handsonkatie]

@@nashaut7635 🤣🤣 love it!!

[@TheStabbedGaiusJuliusCaesar]

Great video. I don't have a Bambu Lab printer, but I really like their design and features. However I'm getting sick of all the cult followers in the 3D space that respond to people's posts asking for help, and simply go "buy a Bambu Lab printer" as if that's helpful. Especially since from what I've been told there also arises problems with Bambu Lab, which allegedly becomes obvious when joining a Bambu Lab forum.

[@handsonkatie]

Yes, this sounds silly, there's little doubt Bambu Labs are the leaders in this space, but those sorts of responses are just lazy minded! My Prusa has been a workhorse for years and although it has had more problems than my Bambu Lab printers, it's entirely fixable, it's just an older generation design!

[@TheStabbedGaiusJuliusCaesar]

@@handsonkatie - One of my friends have the Prusa XL, it's such an awesome printer. And yes, those responses are really silly, not to say annoying. Especially since they're commenting on posts in groups for helping out with problem solving. My friend said he dislikes Bambu because they're too closed and basically the Apple Inc of the 3D printer space. Which is kind of discouraging me from saving up for one, even though I keep seeing those awesome results.

[@handsonkatie]

Yes, the Prusa XL is another that's pushing the whole industry forward, love all the innovation! Well I'd disagree with your friend on both counts - ie they're not like Apple as Bambu are actually innovating... ;) and they're really not that closed - open source firmware options, open source slicer (hence Orcaslicer pinches back features all the time) and so on. Much like in the software world having complete open source (Linux), closed houses (Apple OS) and companies in-between (Windows) is quite healthy, I think the same for 3D printing - all is the right answer! But Bambu are much closer to Windows I'd say - ie much more open than Apple, but not as far as Linux - which history tells is the sweet spot... (and I mean Windows in it's Bill Gates era, not the ad-ridden, corporate function in-fighting mess that is Windows 11! (but that's another story!) So don't let your friend hold you back and get what you want....and send him my way if any grief... ;)

[@MrIan-f7i]

i am wanting to purchase some interlinked zigbee smoke alarms can you recommend any

[@handsonkatie]

Hmm, I've got Nest ones which have worked well for years, but there may be better/newer ones now!!

[@MrIan-f7i]

@@handsonkatie diolch yn fawr iawn.... can you recommend any links etc for learning welsh

[@handsonkatie]

Ooh good question, I'll have to think about that - I know Duolingo does a course for example, but probably not the best person as I learnt it growing up!

[@grf21a-]

Another great educational and well presented video. Bravo. I do not have a 3d printer but very keen to get started. What software would you recommend learning to design thing to fit components like ESP32’s and sensors before purchasing the printer?

[@handsonkatie]

Oh you'll not regret it! I'd actually say DON'T learn software first. I could do a starter video on this actually. First thing is get into the habit of searching all the free sites - eg Printables, Makerworld, Thingiverse - try just searching for esp32 and you'll realise how many options are already there. Then I'd get into parametrics - ie thousands of files you can just change the variables, width, height, length etc to customise. Then you get to the modelling part, for really bespoke things - and most of these you'll start with an existing model, and for that I use Fusion 360. There's a free version of this if you want to play around!

[@grf21a-]

@@handsonkatie Thank you so much for the advice. I will download Fusion 360 and check out the library of pre designed files, then I will be using your links to do some printer shopping. Thanks so much. Looking forward to your next video!!

[@handsonkatie]

@@grf21a- A pleasure! Enjoy the adventure! I'm looking to build a bit of a course series for Patreons on getting into all these skills, so look out for them in future!

[@grf21a-]

@@handsonkatie Thanks again for all your advice. You have inspired me so much that I purchased a P1S printer today using your affiliate links. I also ordered a few spools of filament to get me started. I am very much looking forward to the learning and journey ahead. I noticed that the link did not take me directly to the P1S page and had to navigate there myself from the home page, so I hope the system captured your referral and credits you accordingly.🤞🤞

[@handsonkatie]

@@grf21a- Oh I'm so excited for you, you're going to love it! Do drop me an email if any questions or you can join my discord - it really is a breeze to get up and running, but it's always easier to ask any daft questions anyway!

[@gedgicat2063]

3D printers as always seemed as a bit of a after market upgrade hobby, started by 5h3 ender 3 and others including X1C and the PS1, but I've not seem much for the A1 mini, which suprises me. Time for a follow up video on upgrades to fill in those occasional grey areas between gardener, craft and workshop personalities. BTH, I like the idea of the A1 but will always want some type of storage box, which says to me i should run it within an enclosure. Got any insights on an A2 mini...

[@handsonkatie]

I think the aftermarket scene was a sign of potential for improvement. There's not a huge amount for any of the Bambu Lab printers - mainly as it's quite hard to point to obvious flaws! You can get screens for the P1S, replacement e3d nozzles and the like...so you definitely can if you want....but can't say I've seen the need! A2 Mini - I'd guess for a Bambu XL printer this year and also a start of a refresh. If they follow the same pattern they'd start with the X2C, then the P2S and then the A2, but who knows!!

[@MaheerKibria]

I feel like I feel liek you oare overstating how difficult it is to change the hotend on the p1p and the x1c. Yeah a clip is easier than 2 screws but two screws hardly is difficult.

[@handsonkatie]

...or maybe you're underestimating my resistance to process friction!! 😂😂 Oh I did cover, the X1C is a HUGE improvement on predecessors like my Prusa, I just didn't swap nozzles as it's just that bit too much effort!! It may well be more me though!! 😂😂

[@mcorrade]

So for quality I go to my ender 3 v2 and for speed I use my Flsun but man-o-man I'm getting Bambu fever lolol. I'm considering the A1 mini?

[@handsonkatie]

You'll not look back whatever you pick!

[@VGPbr]

Unfortunately, none of them. Bambu Lab does not support or sell in my region.

[@handsonkatie]

WHAT?? 🙀 Where do you live? I thought Bambu Lab shipped worldwide - I feel like I need to hand deliver you one to change your life!! 😉

[@enosunim]

The best Bambu Lab 3D Printer for me is .... $100 Ender 3 = ))) PS and for its price it have a speaker = )) (Which I turned off after firmware upgrade) PPS you forgot 4th myth that Bambu printers do not need tinkering = ) But you need to service them, regularly. Thats why I bought Ender 3, POM wheels do not need oiling, and I will install POM Z nut soon, so nothing to oil at all. Needless to say, I never oiled anything for two years anyways. = )

[@handsonkatie]

Heheh! Oh the Enders are great entry level tinkerer's machines! I can't say I've serviced my first P1S since I bought it at launch and it's been running pretty much continuously, so the evidence speaks for itself...! My Prusa needed oiling, several new thermistors, a new heater, a new bed and some other repairs in the same time period (and I was delighted with its reliability really!). Of course you should follow some maintenance instructions like any machine, but boy mine have been extraordinarily reliable!

[@enosunim]

Yeah, and as some other blogger said "You can repair Bambu printer easily as any part is under $100" = )) (just the price of my Ender 3) Of course I replaced some parts at the start, as Creality does not want to do it for me(They could fix those child problems and issue *real* Ender 3 V2 instead of what they release from time to time and keep calling them "Ender 3"). But it was under (additional) $50, and after that... Only printing. No need second Z spindle or BS-touch. Just insert SD, select file, press print. I am too lazy to install Wifi mod... yet = ) Actually done nothing with hardware more than a year. And you should follow maintenance guide of Bambulab. If your budget model does not remind you that you need to make service (like X1 Carbon for example) it does not mean that the printer does not require service. Bambulab printers have a lot of complicated hardware which needs service. = ) For example carbon rods, you have to wipe them. This is service. And A1 models have rails, which needed to be oiled, or you will be in big trouble = ) So Bambulab is a good tinkerers printer too. But there is a nuance = )

[@MichaelDorchain]

Moonlight Sonata :)

[@simonfrancis4407]

I couldn’t decide I wish I would’ve seen this video sooner. I maxed out my credit card buying every single one of their printers.

[@handsonkatie]

Well you gotta catch em all!

[@MisterkeTube]

Sorry, but the Open Source statement in this video is just plain wrong! Yes, Bambu have "allowed" running customized firmware on the fancy screen of the X1C, but that's just the controlling software on that screen, not the low-level firmware and it also does not at all apply to anything other than the X1C. That said, Bambu has proven to be able to squish out unexpected performance from the relatively lowly hardware their printers use (like the ESP32) and the parts of their ecosystem that are built on open-source (Bambu Studio) also correctly adheres to the license, so I don't want to be too negative about Bambulab, but if you really only want Open Source firmware, then Bambu printers are NOT for you.

[@handsonkatie]

I'm not sure that's what I said, as I entirely agree - ie definitely not open source hardware and Bambu don't pretend to be an entirely open source firm (despite their slicer and firmware options), so if you're a purist, then Voron is the way to go IMO. But personally I see great value in all models (open source has lots of weaknesses too) - so the perfect world is where we have strong versions of each to counter balance (eg Linux, Windows and Mac OS continuum for example!)

[@marklamport9140]

Ok, just ordered the P1S. What software should I be using?

[@handsonkatie]

Bambu Studio or Orcaslicer are great!

[@marklamport9140]

@@handsonkatie 1st job is to print some Garden Sofa feet that can make it level on a slightly sloping patio

[@handsonkatie]

@@marklamport9140 Ah these sorts of jobs are the most satisfying, super simple, but super effective!! Drop me an email if you're stuck on anything!

[@au55iepetewalker81]

So Bambu because?… anycubic have a new corexy with ams, and a few others are focussed on corexy now.. elegoo with Centauri…

[@handsonkatie]

Well Bambu because they're the market leader in almost every dimension here - hence you've listed a range of clones. Doesn't mean some of these competitors couldn't be better eventually, but as I said at the start, Bambu are clearly the one everyone's trying to beat. Much like the first iPhone, there's a period of time where everyone tries to emulate but is off the mark. If Bambu stagnated like Apple have, then competitors could catch up/overtake, but right this moment, they're the defacto standard - just like Prusa were with bed-slingers for a long time.

[@christianlohmann8577]

3D-music 🎼

[@JoshFisher567]

No PIP or A1 mini, which is their best selling printer, particularly when they dropped the price to 200 a month or so ago. The.X1 is t needed, the PiP is the same without Lidar, a touchscreen , and uses and ESP32-S3 instead of an ARM like the X1. Yeah, the camera sucks but considering how good it prints using a 5 dollar MCU (non bulk prices). Same as the A1 and mini. How Bambu accomplished that is beyond me. ESP-IDF is not a fun language at all. If you want a larger bed size, but only printing primarily open air filaments then the PIP is the best bang for your buck. Bambu was the first to have control over the printer, slicer, that is just a reskinned version of Prusas slicer and the filements. That's why it "just works". What you lose is some basic functionality like PID tuning, it doing stuff you do t want to like u rolling the filements out after a print. You send everything to Bambu, I have no idea why they did this. They complain about AWS costs, they set it up this way. I get that it's needed for the Handy mobile app to send and slice but why can't I send a file directly to my printer unless switching to LAN mode, which makes Handy not work. I just connect via SFTP and send the gcode to the SD card directly. ESP32 caps out at 256kbps so speeds outside the X1 will always be any issue. Don't let that chamber fool you. If you sit around in a house printing ABS/ASA all day it's gonna kill you. PLA and PETG are fine due to the lower temps, probably not great for you but ABS has been confirmed to have killed some people who unwisely chose to do that.

[@handsonkatie]

No, picked one from each range to keep things simple (no X1E either!) - will look to cover the A1 Mini in future maybe, awesome little printer - much like the A1, but as you say super cheap! As for other points, all sensible observations!

[@AlexGreen1991]

I've just bought the Bambu A1 about 2 weeks ago. I'm kind of stuck in calibration / settings because my corers aren't really corners, they bulge out. K-Value/Pressure advance isn't the reason, Flow settings also don't influence it. I've printed with slower speeds and different jerk speeds. Also I switched out the nozzle and did a new calibration. Any idea what can cause this?

[@handsonkatie]

Sounds very odd - as you can see, I was treating mine very rough and it just soldiered on!! I'd start by removing variables - have you tried different filaments? Then I'd check my slicer settings - eg have you got the right nozzle settings, corner settings, etc. Quickest way I'd test this is 1) download a different slicer - eg Bambu Studio or Orcaslicer and try a test print in that - this will eliminate any accidental tweaks to dozens of settings you might have done. Then I'd print a calibration cube if you haven't already and see if any clues from this - eg is the bulging at the top or the bottom, is one side more than the other - this would help point to if any tightening of belts or mechanical bits required. If you drop me an email with any photos, then happy to help diagnose!

[@Fumpzong]

I had the exact same problem with the P1S printer. After many long attempts, I opened a ticket and tried to resolve the issue with Bamboo’s service. Ultimately, I received a replacement device, and with the new device, everything is now as it should be. I am very satisfied

[@handsonkatie]

Well sounds like good support - but I'm curious, did they happen to say what might have caused it? As I say, more curiosity than anything! I like to understand these things!

[@Fumpzong]

@@handsonkatie well, The support was, in essence, very exhausting. At first, it took 3-4 days to receive a response to my feedback. After conducting countless test prints and repairs, they couldn’t figure out the cause of the error. After about a month of communication with the support team, they finally relented and asked me to send the printer back. A week later, I received a replacement printer, which unfortunately was incomplete. This required further communication with support, and I’m still waiting for the missing parts today. I assume they will arrive eventually, but it’s taking its time. In the meantime, I can’t use the AMS. I can’t say that the support team didn’t make an effort, but a month of troubleshooting is simply too much.

[@handsonkatie]

Yes, I get that - indeed my Prusa issues were over two months to fix. And I'd built it from scratch so I knew exactly where the issue was! Whilst we always want perfect service and instant solutions (and it's a great ambition to have), I always have a little sympathy for these firms that have gone from nothing to huge overnight and struggle to keep up for a bit - Prusa was the perfect example of this, they absolutely aimed to have great customer support and I think they do, just were caught in a storm of growth. But I'm glad you sound like you've got it almost sorted, they're definitely aiming at the right thing.

[@JohnKiniston]

Is your logo an avocado?

[@JorgTheElder]

Prusa pays their employees a living wage and a gives them a retirement plan. Their hardware is open source and manufactured in Prague. Bambu has offices in Austin Texas, but all their manufacturing is in China.

[@handsonkatie]

Yes, I agree this should be a consideration - although it's funny how I saw complaints that Bambu Lab was poaching all the best engineers by paying them double everyone else's wages and then later they don't pay enough?? Much like Prusa being manufactured in Prague is more 'assembly'. Stepper motors, rods, bearings, fans, power supplies are all from Asia to my knowledge?

[@Cyanotic413]

Innovation isn't stealing from open source and not crediting the work of others.

[@handsonkatie]

Got any examples of this? Stealing from open source is somewhat oxymoronic from the outset...

[@anpc86]

Katie is every personas, so feels like safe bet is the enclosed. P1S or X1C - im hoping to get one when black Friday sales start

[@monkeysausageclub]

Bambu Labs are about to be sued out of existence for Patent infringement.

[@handsonkatie]

Having looked at what's being claimed, I suggest we revisit this comment in a year or two to reveal its accuracy.... I suspect they'll be thriving...!

[@danielcollin4012]

First :P

[@handsonkatie]

Not quite!! 😂😂😂😂

[@danielcollin4012]

I blame stupid youtube :D

[@handsonkatie]

Need to be quicker next time! 😂

[@Harry_B647]

Nah I’m sorry but prusa will always outshine Bambu lab. The new MK4S is better than anything bambu offers. And to those of you who complain saying “oh but a prusa is so expensive blah blah” you are investing in the wrong company. I don’t care what people say no stupid Chinese company like bambu, creality, sovol you name it they won’t give you the kind of customer service and user experience that prusa will and the biggest advantage is that the community can actively help to improve the ergonomics/functionality of the printer cause it’s fucking OPEN SOURCE and they don’t enslave humans to build fucking printers.

[@Harry_B647]

Good luck getting a company like bambu lab to create open source firmware

[@handsonkatie]

I'm not sure I follow, but Sovol are highly open source (more so than Prusa in fact if anything). And Bambu have allowed open source firmware on theirs too and open source slicers. I assume you hate Apple for the same reasons then? And car manufacturers? And aircraft? Washing machines? And I assume you'll be taking the Chinese stepper motors, PSU, extruder components, rails, screws, and so on out of your new MK4S the moment you receive it based on your strident views? Regardless, Prusa are great and I've had a MK3 and then MK3S for many years. I think no rational mind would argue that Bambu Lab definitely caught them resting on their laurels with the X1C, but I think this is great to stimulate competition in the market. But it's great to see Prusa trying to respond and having some European competition! Here's to that at least!

[@NaughtyShepherd]

You didn’t mention the A1-Mini…

[@handsonkatie]

...or the P1P, or the X1E... Will need to do a follow up! Just picked one from each of the A,P and X ranges, but will likely cover others in future - and the Mini is great, so most of what I said about the A1 applies! (Except for smaller bed etc!)

[@NaughtyShepherd]

@@handsonkatie no worries, it’s basically the same as the A1 with a smaller bed. Affordability wise it was quite the bargain during its $200 sale price a few weeks ago, and still is!