I Wish I Knew THIS About 3D Printing 3 Years Ago

[@wittworks]

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[@CharmPeddler]

I've been 3D modeling and 3D printing for about 7 years now and I must say this is one of the most informative and the easiest format to digest videos on 3D printing tips and tricks and how-to's that I've ever seen. This is coming from a guy that binge watches 3D printing videos on the regular. I'll be saving this to pass around to anybody that asks me questions about getting into 3D printing. Thanks for the great video!!!

[@wittworks]

Wow, thank you!

[@jjwalker2011]

@CharmPeddler My mind is blown right now. I'm 4hrs in a rabbit hole of 3D printing youtube videos. I feel like I owe this guy money after watching 17mins into this video🤣 SUBSCRIBED!

[@kevinmitchell3168]

I came here to say the same thing! I've also been 3D printing for 8 years and I watch a ton of videos. This is the best beginner guide I've seen!

[@waterfaII]

I second this!

[@retromodernart4426]

Totally agree with you CharmPeddler. Thanks, Wittwoks!

[@kyletaylor3578]

Wow, I added 3D printing to my repertoire a couple years ago and the amount of rabbit holes you just filled in for newbies in a single video is incredible. Well done.

[@wittworks]

I'm sure there's plenty of holes in my own knowledge too, there's always more to learn

[@stevehill4594]

This has been one of the best videos I have seen on 3d printing, and I have watched dozens! Especially good for beginners!!!

[@romaaeterna1378]

Hey man I rarely write a comment, but this video really is a 11/10. For me it comes 4 years too late, since I went through all the steps you did, but I watched the whole thing and it felt like 5 minutes. Thats the first video I see from you, instant sub.

[@wittworks]

thanks! glad it was helpful. it was a painful journey learning all the lessons the hard way - as you know

[@JesterSpeed3]

Agreed, it's a 11/10 for me too.

[@kelRGo]

@@romaaeterna1378 Yes, this is a great video and I hit subscribe 👍👍

[@dointoomuchsometimes]

I dont do ANY woodowrking but this video is general enough that its useful for anyone. Def a 11/10

[@michaels3003]

You fell for the very old ".99" trick. $41.99 is forty two dollars. That one penny less is totally insignificant.

[@chrisnesbit6823]

I just got a Bambu A1 a few weeks ago, with AMS-Lite, and bought a flexible enclosure. All your points addressed and below base cost of P1S... my son had an Ender 3... worlds of difference!

[@mad636man]

I get my a1 today. And I was on the fence about the p1s enclosure cause I didn’t know if I really needed it. I have heard a lot of people say not to enclose the a1 because the electronics are then enclosed and not designed to withstand the heat some enclosures can produce. I believe bambu labs even states this. Have you had any trouble with this?

[@califpv]

​​​@@mad636man even with an enclosure, you can't print the tougher materials because the hotend and heat bed on the A-series can't reach the higher temps needed

[@wittworks]

thank you

[@chrisnesbit6823]

So far I've had zero issues with prints. Have printed PLA, PLA- Plus, TPU-95 (Bambu), and PETG-Pro (non-Bambu) without issues. TPU is indeed sticky and PETG is slow at the density I printed... but only a few fails mostly due to handling the plate. Otherwise, all successful prints.

[@tokehgekko9455]

@@chrisnesbit6823 Those are all lowtemp filaments. It starts to get interesting in the 270c+ region.

[@Mr2at]

This is so helpful. No messing and straight to the point. Thank you

[@wittworks]

thank you

[@rhadiem]

Bambu has definitely raised the bar for 3D printers. Out of the 5 printers I have owned, my X1C with AMS blows them all away with regard to hassle-free printing and high quality prints, without needing a PHd in 3d printing tuning and tweaking. It just works 99% of the time.

[@slipspectrum9253]

@@rhadiem ASA… pfftttt..

[@sheleshspringsteen6595]

Hey there! Just wanted to drop some love. This was hands down one of the best, most comprehensive videos I've seen to date. This applies to everyone getting into 3d printing not just woodworkers. Thanks so much for the content!

[@benroth2918]

I stumbled upon your channel by accident while looking into 3D printing in general and boy was I in for a treat. I'm not in the woodworking business but I would still recommend this video for anyone just starting with 3D printing. Thank you for all the valuable information and tips provided.

[@wittworks]

Thank you. Glad it helped!

[@killer2point057]

Excellent work! I learned more in 38:40 minutes then I have in the past year of researching this hobby. Thank you for your time.

[@wittworks]

That was the goal! Thank you

[@andrewsmith173]

So, I run a makerspace at a university, and woodwork on side. This video his all this things that we typically teach in our intro printing classes, and recommends the exact printers that we're running, for the exact reasons we're running them. Per usual, Witt's on point here - greatly appreciate the amount of work and effort that goes into not only production for materials like this, but research and experience that informs the process.

[@Roobotics]

6:10 what do you mean 'no'?.... the one on the left is 'hot garbage' because it's a single z-screw and you have layer bunching. There absolutely is a difference, but not a 2x difference. That said, the prusa needs more tuning on retractions looking at the letters. Both aren't great prints, for different reasons. Also the prusa has a fairly inconsistent wall texture.. likely something is loose in the motion system. 7:30 1st layer vs 2nd layer speeds, the bambu would not be going that speed on the first layer, so kinda an exaggeration picking different parts of the print process. Though I totally agree on your thoughts about either getting an X1C or learning to make good first layers. What good is a smart printer if your prints repeatedly fail due to user errors, or saving the money and nearly never having a print fail in the first place because you learned. You will only get a clog if your filament is contaminated,(CF/GF is techically a contaminant though intentional and controlled) or if you let it bake to death, keep your filament clean and also moving when the hotend is up to temperature. Blow off anything that's settled ontop if it's been sitting around a while, in-line filament cleaner/oilers are also a thing, never needed one, but they exist. Been printing for years, but also not being in a shop environment, never had a clog. Knowing how to cold-pull is reassuring though at least. I frequently did it on my E3 because it meant there were no other colors to purge. One thing you didn't touch on is hand oils and NEVER touch the build plate or motion systems, if you do, bust out the Iso and clean the general area. Skin oils get on everything, we contaminate what we touch, as unfortunate as that sounds. Skin oils cause very poor bed adhesion later, also it's mildly acidic and can make the metal rods acid-etc over time, especially with more heat. Most folks have no idea about the acidic part, touch polished blades at a store bare-handed and if left uncleaned after, they're likely ruined.

[@FronosElectronics]

Ender owner , single Z screw is fine but that Z screw NEEDS to be perfect.

[@Roobotics]

@@FronosElectronics I'm still an E3 owner myself, my A1 mini is single-Z. The big issue is that the Z-carriage is a very interesting mixture of calibrations and concepts, easy to make it worse trying to correct something else. I definitely got to the point I could make it run true consistently, but I also eventually converted mine over to a belted dual-z after seeing how goofy the concept of plastic wheels holding a lever from going askew under varying loads was. The linear bearings on the A1 however, have been a totally maintenance-free endeavor so far, it is interesting how things have progressed for team "Single-Z"

[@pauoliveres9299]

Yea that part feels very cherry picked wich is sad because the rest of the video is kinda good

[@FronosElectronics]

@@Roobotics nice. im going to upgrade my extruder with a different motor soon so i might upgrade to dual Z if its possible to buy every part of the kit but the motor.

[@Roobotics]

@@FronosElectronics Part of why I chose belted-z is there is no 2nd motor. But I won't lie, getting everything trammed, tensioned, and aligned all at once, was just about as fun as getting the gantry itself into alignment. Oh also I never mentioned the primary reason I needed dual leadscrews, was moving over to direct-drive, it's just too much (variable) weight for a cantilever based design that uses POM wheels.

[@q_u_a_d_r_a_b_y_t_e]

My new printer hasn't arrived yet, but I watched a lot of videos on how to do it, what to do, what not to do,… And this was the best I have seen so far thank you thank you thank you

[@wittworks]

your life is about to change

[@JohnHavord]

38 minutes of pure gold information. Thank you.

[@BrentDaughertyMe]

I just ordered the P1S so this is perfect timing. I saved the video to watch again later after I've done a few basic prints. Everything i read said that, even with an enclosure, a woodshop is too dusty for a 3d printer so im building a little plywood box to keep it outside next to the shop.

[@wittworks]

Glad it helped!

[@mvikeswed9968]

Absolutely the best 3dprinter starter guidelines i have seen so for online 😊👍🏻really grate work and professional done 😊👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻 This video goes straight in to favourites so i can cheer it with friends. Thank you for helpful and useful videos 😊👍🏻

[@jin3077]

Got my p1s last week and can't be anymore happy with it after watching your video. Learnt a bunch of really good tips, thank you!

[@wittworks]

glad you got some useful info

[@kevinwolf1192]

Just got here. I am researching 3d printing to produce shells for my new "widget". First I need a prototype/value prop. I knew 3d printers existed and at the beginning I thought if all I got out of it was a functioning prototype it would be worth it. I'm very excited by this! Lots to learn. I'm starting to think I can manufacture my own product. These videos are great compared to most others. Clear and concise information.

[@rogerlove7588]

Hello Mr Wittworks. Just a quick note to let you know that I very much appreciate your taking the time to make this video. My son just gave me a P1S for my birthday, and I’m about to unbox it. Your timing couldn’t have been better. (Not to mention the fact that I’m happy that your choice of printer agrees with my son’s)

[@wittworks]

your son sounds very wise

[@RioElMystic-999]

I started out with an ender v2 years ago printing, after a few months of constantly tweaking i launched it into a lake and got an Anycubic Mega S, which was not highly promoted but let me tell you it was amazing, lasted for several years never broke down, i upgraded it to print carbon fiber nylon parts and prints amazing, software very easy to tweak. in business you need something simple , reliable and can produce the same quality consistently, anycubic did just that.

[@fernandobarajas5926]

Love your videos. Not many KZbin channels that I could sit through a 40 minute video, but you make such quality videos, that it’s a treat to watch them.

[@wittworks]

thank you very much

[@justinburnettemusic]

This has got to be one of the best 3D Printing Intro videos for a newcomer like me. Thank you! I’m no woodworker, but that doesn’t matter. This is great! Thank you! 🙏🙏❤️

[@iopfarmer]

Great video!. Being a maker for years now, i appreciate my prusa mk3 upgraded to mk3.5 a lot! (amazingly quicker). I understand the hipe around Bambu lab for starters, but personally, I love having Prusa close-by in europe 🇪🇺 even if it means paying the extra cost 👌

[@Hatch3dLabs]

Holy cow…I’m on the verge of jumping into all this brand new with no experience and this video pops up, explaining everything to me so perfectly. Thank you!

[@delmsie]

Wow, All killer no filler. 6 hours of content in under 1 hour.

[@susan_halla]

I’ve had my P1S for a year, and this just unlocked it for me. Many thanks!

[@TyPaff]

So good, what a clean cut guide. You have done a service to multiple communities. Saved in my essentials folder for anyone who thinks about getting into printing.

[@wittworks]

glad you found it useful

[@Mrstrikerace]

FREECAD, also never had a single problem with cheaper filaments out of hundreds of rolls. Keep buying them because I'm going to keep buying the cheap stuff and sell to you for the premium price. The only time I pay over £10 a roll is for special colors/materials. I also print outdoor birdhouses in PLA. It lasts longer than a wood birdhouse does and much easier to work with and colors are more varied.

[@NerdDocMD]

This is one of the best intro to 3D printing videos I’ve ever seen. Thanks so much for making this. 👏 cheers, mate.

[@Fox_Montana]

I enjoy watching your videos, even though I don’t plan to do any 3D printing in the near future. I really appreciate your no-nonsense approach and the methodical, technically structured way you present information. Keep up the great work!

[@damot73]

Bambu owner here, just let me point out that although these machines look great when they are new. Just watch out when they are out of warranty. Tech support is next to useless, you will have to repair the printer yourself and if you damage something in the process it's on you! Believe me they are not that easy to work on. Silicone on a lot of the electrical connections to hold them in to the boards, tiny electrical connectors that break easily and its an advantage if you have tiny hands! Good luck!

[@fstranak]

one of most complex videos about printing. Great job. It is like victorinox about printing, simple but complex.

[@wittworks]

Wow, thanks!

[@MakerBees333]

TO BE FAIR: Years ago 3D printing had years to go to be anywhere close to what it is today… many things would have been an impractical waste of time. I too am a classically trained woodworker/finish carpenter. Now I am big into 3D printing, I would have save thousands of dollars by getting into the hobby last year vs when I did, and would have got more done 👍. I am currently retiring and junk piling my old printers because the next generation printers are 100x better and the old is literally not worth the time effort or cost to even run. ❤the video 👍

[@7alken]

fact is, competition leads to innovation too;

[@jakes7302]

Thank you very much for the video! Bought an A1 and have been using your initial layer settings. I've done 10 prints now varying in size/complexity with 0 issues.

[@JesperMakes]

Thank you for this video Drew. I just watched it in one sitting. I'll unpack my Bambu and get started..!

[@wittworks]

That’s great! Time to 3D print a lamp shade.

[@SirMehr]

I've been printing since 2018 and just got my 5th printer. This video is now my immediate response to anyone interested in learning about the hobby. Great job!

[@FAB1150]

Small comments I wanted to share, compressed in a single comment to not spam too much. 3:00 brass doesn't suck, every nozzle material has its pros and cons. Brass is good for thermal transfer, it can heat the material more quickly. It wears out but brass nozzles are very cheap. If you print a lot though, it's not ideal 3:36 prints stick _less_ to textured beds! That's a con for some materials like PLA, you might want to go smooth for it (especially larger prints). That's a pro for other materials, like PETG. PETG basically welds itself to smooth beds, so you want a textured one to be able to remove your print later. 6:40 that's an old prusa :D Agree on the rest of what you said, but it's like comparing a 2010 hilux to a 2024 ford raptor. Tech advanced for the hilux too! Your mk3 also has a clear problem... Prusas were and still are well known for stellar print quality. 8:40 right on the money! I'm really enjoying my p1s too. The display is completely inadequate for a 600-700€ printer though. Enders have better UI than it lol 13:20 that's my favorite feature! Prusa just recently started doing it but it still is kind of a mess now. I hope they get on par, that thing alone makes me use the p1s way more than my mk4s. 18:30 great advice. 20:42 that has more to do with filament technology advancing! A hole is a hole anf if you block it with something you get a clog. I found some ooooooold still sealed PLA a few weeks ago in my "stash", and oh man! I tried drying it, printing with it once, threw it away lol. 27:20 almost completely agree, but there are some great "amazon brands" too. Sunlu is one of them, and they often offer sales. Give it a try! 38:31 GRIDFINITY!!! Thanks for the video!

[@SaHaRaSquad]

Yeah even a Prusa Mini should print much cleaner than his Mk3, something is seriously wrong there. That said I also wouldn't recommend a Prusa Mini, but simply for the reason that the Bambu A1 Mini is much more modern and half the price. The firmware isn't quite as reliable in my experience but you can just power it off and on again if you get stuck in some menu.

[@johnprosser2142]

I cannot thank you enough for this video! A friend of mine bought a 3-D printer for his children (Not an elcheepo) and it sat around for ages and they’re not using it so he is passing it on to me so I thought I better find out a bit about 3-D printers and this is the first video I’ve watched and boy have you helped me! I recently purchased a CNC machine and boy am I going to make some stuff for that with the 3-D printer like dust shoe… Thank you once again!

[@kimtyson7908]

Wow! What an awesome video. I saved it and will refer to it as I learn how to incorporate 3D printing into my woodworking. Thanks for doing so much hard work for us and sharing your knowledge. I see a new channel on your horizon.

[@alexandrepv]

I just bought my P1S and I'm in love :D It's an outstanding printer! It's like they wrote down every problem with other printers in the last 5 years and addressed them all in one go.

[@zanell]

Probably the most informative video I’ve seen on 3D printing, or anything else I’ve watched this year. Thanks 👍

[@CC-qr1cs]

This was awesome. I’m a woodworker and just bought a P1S. I’ve saved your vid so I can watch it a couple more times. Excellent job!! And thanks!

[@wegreedy6011]

7:27 Comparing the speed of a first layer to a second one isn't fair, though.

[@wittworks]

when they print side by side the speed difference is astounding, first layer or not

[@lukascernoch7751]

@@wittworks indeed. For the good comparison though, this can make a 2-3x difference and thats huuge

[@kyle6513]

Upgrading the ender with klipper gets it to this speed and only requires a $30 upgrade or an old laptop. The bambu runs the same software. I've heard updating the bambus firmware is not fun at all

[@nathansecord3052]

Thanks for this video, just bought my first printer (P1S) last week and have been printing from handy since. After watching this I was able to design and print my very first file. Thanks!

[@ShopNation]

3D printing is overrated. Probably a fad, like the internet

[@wittworks]

1000%

[@robertpearce8394]

@@ShopNation Pagers are the future.

[@DavidMcCabe]

So truw - Sent from my BlackBerry

[@lgolsen]

Agree, nobody will ever need more than 640 kB RAM either, and the world market for computers is 20.

[@owned323]

@@ShopNation ah man, I remember the internet.... Just like 8 track!

[@dbschmidt]

I've been 3D printing for years and still watched every single second of this video and, obviously, thoroughly enjoyed it. Bravo!

[@mateostabio]

This was super helpful, super in depth, and answered so many questions I had. Thank you!

[@wittworks]

Glad it was helpful!

[@prosodyspeaks4036]

like many others here i've been printing for years - honestl i didn't learn anything new here, but still wanted to drop a comment to say how great this video is. brilliant job of compressing the most useful tips

[@Dragoninja833]

I use a smooth build plate and have NEVER had a print fail due to not sticking to the plate. I don't do any fancy settings for the first layer, either. I just keep the plate clean and use a glue stick from the dollar store. Every 10 prints or so, I clean the plate with dish soap, then isopropyl alcohol. I reapply some glue stick and I'm good to go. After bragging about this, I will surely have a failed print now, but so far it's not been an issue and I use CHEAP filaments. Like, $10 a KG. If you are reading this, don't be scared by 3D printing. It's so much fun and so much easier to get into than it used to be. If you like to tinker a little bit, but don't have a degree in science, you still belong here. You will be just fine. You don't have to print something that can save the world. Most people just print hooks and wire organizers or little boxes to store nuts and bolts. Have fun with it! You will struggle at first, and be confused, but that is what learning feels like. Try it out, ITS SO MUCH FUN!

[@blawicki]

This is TRULY the MVP of videos. Really well laid out and conscise. Take this arrow.

[@marchingknight11]

Most people recommend the Ender as a starting point not _just_ because it saves money, but because it _doesn't_ "just work" and there's a massive community around them. By buying an Ender, if your goal is to get into 3d printing as a hobby, the process of learning what causes the issues you inevitably encounter and learning how to fix them teaches you a ton about how FDM machines work. The Ender is how you get into the hobby. But his video isn't about 3d printing as a hobby. It's about 3d printing to support _another_ hobby (woodworking) or for profit. And if you have people recommending an Ender for _that_ purpose, you're talking to people who don't know what they're talking about.

[@wittworks]

yes, video is aimed at woodworkers who don't want to learn another hobby

[@BeefIngot]

The ender advice isnt even good advice if you want to learn. You waste your own time learning about the problems of a particular printer rather than learning about printing generally. Way better to start with a printer that just works the expand from there.

[@ZT_1234]

Creality is actually changing for the better, and I think the K1C is a good Bambu alternative

[@nextjaeger9271]

ID buy a used Prusa mk3. its cheap on ebay and actually just works... Oh and then i build a Voron 2.4 350mm cause the Prusa was to slow and struggled HARD with printing ABS

[@knightsljx]

If your hobby is 3D printers, buy an Ender. If your hobby is 3D *printing* or anything else, buy a Bambu Lab

[@MinionAtTheGate]

Some really good info but I will add this: If you are new and looking to get a printer then don't start off by looking at printers. First decide 3 things: the max size of the objects you will print and the type of plastic you will be using. Then, do you need multi-color prints. If so you need AMS (now, not in some promised future beta release). Determine that first. Once you decide on those things then look at printers that fit that criteria and don't get sidetracked with all the KZbin videos or you will be going around in circles. Here's a tip, printers with enclosures often have problems with PLA because its a low temp plastic. You are supposed to keep the doors open when printing it. A printer like the BBL A1 is great for PLA printing and offers AMS. I have a Prusa MK2S I put together from a kit in 2017, its been cranking out ABS parts for 7 years (using an enclosure made from foamboard and a glue gun) with all original parts except the bed plate and a new nozzle every couple of years or so. Print Quality is still top notch. That was my first and only printer so far. I want to try a Qidi or BBL for my second printer because I want to try something new, not because the Prusa has poor quality or capability or is overpriced. My Prusa kit was $800 back in 2017 so they have not raised prices in 7 years and their tech support is excellent. What is shown here, a Prusa vs Ender, shows a lack of ability to diagnose simple issues and make simple adjustments. Some of it due to the filament, not the printer. If you can't do that then you will have problems with any printer eventually. Lets face it, no one can compete with Chinese labor prices, not even Tesla, that's why every country wants tariffs on Chinese products. On some products that will double the price. If you want to take advantage of Chinese wages then order your BBL or Qidi printer asap before the tariffs go into effect in early 2025. Many will choose the BBL for AMS and many will choose Qidi for the heated chamber and high temp bed. Many who have the P1S and the X1C say the P1S is better because the X1C has some issues that haven't be resolved. BBL AMS is the great thing about them. It works great and is only $200 extra making it an incredible deal. The A1 is best for PLA because it doesn't have an enclosure. Number one thing I wish I knew before I got a 3D printer: CAD. It took me about a year of designing things before I was able to design and print the item I got a 3D printer to make.

[@Th3BlackPhoenix]

The video is great and i am looking to upgrade from a Ender 3 Pro to a Bambulab, but there is one thing that confuses me in this video: why is the Ender showed as a slow printer? It can print faster than that without loosing too much quality...

[@EMILE12345678901]

in general bedslinger type printers can't print "fast". There's a huge unbalance of weight and inertia between the X and Y movement and you also have to account for the Y axis slowly changing weight throughout the print time. This last thing can be ignored for most prints however. Also having to accelerate the printed part quickly along the Y axis can lead to issues with tall prints. Bedslingers aren't made to be fast, they are just made to be cheap

[@Th3BlackPhoenix]

@@EMILE12345678901 well what can I say... 4 days ago i received the p1s and i have no words, just amazing machine

[@JasonSobell]

I have used all sorts of adhesives for my prints over the years, and the best by far (much better than glue-stick) is a spray adhesive called "Filaform Bed Adhesive Spray". It appears to be a mix of IPA and glue, and a light mist spray on the bed means I have *never* had a print lift or break loose. I bought two bottles about six months ago and I'm not through the first yet. The existing glue can be washed off with water, then resprayed. I use this to print perfect first surfaces without a raft, as the glue is so fine and even that it leaves a perfect smooth surface on the bed. I can use a smooth magnetic bed, or the rougher version if I want a different texture, as it adheres perfectly with both.

[@stevenlee1637]

shots fired at 0:53

[@LutherBuilds]

@@stevenlee1637 I know. I'm not sure if it was random or if he was intending to say something about the person.

[@pbpx]

I know all of this already, but you clearly did your research because you are nailing every single recommendation I would have said. Great video for people getting into 3d!

[@wittworks]

thank you

[@ash6105]

THANK YOU BEST VIDEO I HAVE FOUND FOR THIS! THANKS!

[@wittworks]

glad it helped!

[@tmlf1239]

I recommend the AMS to any Bambu buyer. I never print multi color prints or use multiple filaments in one print. But the AMS makes it trivial to switch filaments between PLA, PETG, ABS, etc with automatic purge and loading. Just specify what filament in the slicer and the AMS takes care of it. This is the killer feature of the AMS, along with automatically loading a second roll when you run out mid print.

[@OneIdeaTooMany]

@@tmlf1239 it's soo expensive. Is it worth the hassle of most users who occasionally have to swap filaments? Probability not just yet with it being so expensive.

[@tmlf1239]

@@OneIdeaTooMany Some people have 10 or more rolls of filament and swap frequently, sometimes after every print. To say nothing of switching back and forth between PLA, PETG, and TPU. For them (me) AMS makes a ton of sense there and is well worth the money. You'll never regret buying it.

[@kristian6087]

Toyota jeep for life

[@wittworks]

real ones know

[@ericheft6184]

This is a great fire hose of information. I purchased a Bamboo A1S last week having zero knowledge of 3D printing. Setup was straight forward. The learning curve on Fusion 360 is real, but, the video linked here "learning fusion in 30 days" has been a good starting point.

[@wittworks]

Glad you enjoyed it! hard to cover that much in under an hour without feeling like a firehose

[@marchingknight11]

6:10 uh... yes I can... Its very obvious with the horribly Z-banding on the ender.

[@pauoliveres9299]

@@marchingknight11 yea, if its this clear in video i would say it quite a diference in quality

[@alherzog5712]

I am in the final stages of justifying the purchase of a 3D printer. This video is excellent. Thanks so much for taking the time to put it together. It's a great 3D primer.

[@bobbywweaver]

There's a definite fear of spending/wasting money keeping me from 3d printing. Thanks for making this.

[@wittworks]

My pleasure!

[@telvox]

As much as I love my x1c, you are dead right about the p1s being the perfect price point. One thing you might want to look at with a print farm is the panda touch screen. from big tree tech. for 60 bucks, it give you the touch screen of an x1 on your p1 and it can be set to run up to 10 printers. I find it very useful when I am working on the printers and need to make changes only to realize I left my phone in the other room by the computer.

[@wittworks]

thanks

[@RussWilsonII]

HAHA -- "These people are the worst and they should be forced to binge-watch Bent's Woodworking" 🤣

[@wittworks]

good job catching the easter egg

[@Locane256]

I'm a new viewer and first time commenter, but holy shit this video is EXACTLY what I've been wanting for years now as I've been flirting with getting a 3D printer! I've tried 3d modeling so many times and failed at it, it's SO nice to see a video from someone who already went on this journey and can save me all that learning pain. Wow. 11/10 to quote the other commenter.

[@wittworks]

So glad you found it useful! Now get printing

[@threepe0]

Sorry man, but I have to say: there are enough people pumping Bambu up. And with how well they “just work” (we’ve heard that before right?) there’s gotta be a catch right? Well, starting with the “there’s no manual calibration necessary on these printers…” anyone who’s been around the block a few times knows what this means. If they’d managed to get around materials science and physics, sure… but you know those knives that sharpen themselves when you take them from the block? Bambu is a bit like that. Always beware of machines that “just do” everything for you. Convenience is great, but when you need to get to troubleshooting, that’s when things bite you in the arse. Which leads me nicely to the next point: support and availability of parts, and privacy. Yup, privacy concerns with a 3d printer. Bambu is young enough where support issues haven’t completely gotten out of hand, but considering their closed approach as well as the posts Ive seen by people needing to replace parts and work with slow support: I am putting money on a lot of people who bought into the hype realizing how much Bambu has a lot of people bent over a barrel with few options, and no cheap ones. Their printers phoning home and security issues are just a plain non-starter for me. This shouldn’t even be a discussion with a 3d printer. I think people really inflate the “it just works” value a bit too; a comgrow t300 goes together in ten minutes, and has two beefy linear rails, and a more reasonable build volume… for $300. And the print quality is fantastic. If that breaks 5 times, I might have been able to justify a Bambu. Maybe. A voron is a lot of tinkering, but you can replace all the software and hardware easily, for whatever price whatever part you decide to get is going for at the time. I hate to be this guy, but Bambu really seems like another company that’s gotten people excited about trading their freedom, ownership of the thing they bought (you really don’t own a Bambu,) and privacy for a little inflated convenience. That’s my rant. Sorry, I’ve just been getting Bambu constantly in my feed, and I really think people aren’t seeing some of the hidden costs there.

[@wittworks]

When you've got a print farm, a youtube channel, and shipping/fulfilling, the TIME value of a printer that "just works" IS worth it. I've yet to have a single issue with one of the bambu in over a year of full time printing

[@threepe0]

@@wittworks “yet to have an issue” is precisely the problem here: the hype machine is on full display BEFORE folks have an idea of what support and part replacement is like. There’s no way Id take a recommendation on any expensive piece of gear from someone who hasn’t had some issues and knows how easy or not easy it is to repair. After-sales support and experience is a massive part of the equation. And Bambu seems to be getting massive hype for free in that department at the moment. My trust in companies to not capitalize on that is absolutely zero lately. Considering their closed approach, Im not optimistic Let us know when that happens how satisfied you are

[@SaHaRaSquad]

@@wittworks Prusa runs like 700 of their own printers in production, they were the "just works" devices for print farms for a long time. The printer you used in the video clearly has some issues because that's not what a prusa printed part is supposed to look like. I have a bambu A1 Mini and while I think it definitely makes the Prusa Mini look like the worst deal in the history of printer deals I haven't had good experiences with bambulabs' software quality. I've already had to forcefully restart the thing multiple times by now due to bugs & quirks in the firmware and the slicer has had a weirdly high frequency of crashes. That said I can definitely understand that the printing speed is likely great for a print farm.

[@bijankhadembashi1016]

This is by far the best comprehensive noob friendly guide out there, love your work

[@razorpit]

“Not a sponsored video,” then goes to make a 38 minute house ad for Bambu printers. 😄

[@SaHaRaSquad]

It would have been fine if he wasn't also dragging prusa through the mud based on results from a very obviously out-of-shape prusa printer, that makes it seem very biased.

[@michaels3003]

Just a quick comment: this video / guide is EXCEPTIONALLY good and it should be useful to a lot of people.

[@wittworks]

glad you liked it

[@Thomllama]

Ok, gridfinity is stolen from Alexandre Chappel here on KZbin! God I wish people would stop pushing that and give Alex the credit do!

[@32BitJunkie]

The cyborg covered that in his video. That guy started the idea, but the cyborg open sourced it, changed the size standard and made it into a free community thing with tons of variety

[@Thomllama]

@@32BitJunkie ya, so he took someone’s property and gave it away, that’s theft, just because the thief admits to it doesn’t make it not stealing. And people going around saying they designed it is just wrong!

[@wittworks]

Love his channel

[@johnnyboi966]

​​@@Thomllama Idea theft isn't really theft, especially when the idea can be boiled down to "3D printed modular organizer". It's not like gridfinity takes the measurements from Alex's, or tries to be compatible. It's even less of an argument when the person "stealing the idea" isn't charging for it. In your world, we'd only have one FDM printer, one parametric modeling tool, and one slicer. Also, Zack EXPLICITLY credits Alex for the idea and promotes him. He never claims it's an original idea, and makes it explicit where he got it from. There's not much more he CAN do.

[@Thomllama]

@@johnnyboi966 intellectual property is a thing, and it is thief! why we have Patents. 🤨

[@patrickdugan4395]

I like Magigoo instead of glue stick because no residue is left after the print. The Bambu refill packs are way cheaper if you want to reuse the rolls or print your own. I have used a lot of cheaper filament and a few hours in the dryer fixes any issues.

[@wittworks]

thanks

[@alinc3d78]

And now I have to watch through this 2 more times to absorb how much awesome information there is here. Perfect collection of advice for someone getting started in FDM printing, thanks for the video.

[@blu_indi9333]

Great video. My career is in injection molding, I do projects around the home, and I have started down the road of woodworking. Four weeks ago I picked up the P1S. I love it and as an engineer, I am ready to think of how I can regrind, extrude filament, etc. Some things I noticed about what you have commented on. The P1 (P/S) doesn't monitor humidity in the AMS. At least not what I have seen. It also cannot print from the handy app unless it's in the print history. The X1 printer does have those extra features. Plastics processing requires Time, Temperature, and Pressure but in the case of 3D printing replace Pressure with speed. Parameters are key. Start at baseline and make the mods that wittworks recommends. Make one change at a time so you know what change worked. PLA/ABS is a material in which drying is not really necessary. Nylon (PA) definitely. The type of material will dictate the hygroscopic nature. If the mfg of the filament doesn't recommend drying the material, you don't need to dry it unless you don't store it properly and live in an area with humidity. IMM only dries Nylon, TPEs, Acetal, and some ABS. You shouldn't need to use glue if you keep the PEI plate cleaned. ABS, PP, GFPA, POM, TPEs are all used in automotive. Check prices for tools. Shop McMaster or other industrial supply stores before you buy from a 3D printer supplier. IMM already use the tools you see for 3D Printing. And a whole host of supplies printers don't know about. Higher heat material is where you will see "warping". Technical term is heat shrink. Where you have thick and thin portions of a part meet, you will see heat shrink. Slower cooling will help. Modifying the design to avoid heat shrink is best. In IMM, water cooling is used to control this as well. Or manifolds to keep the mold hot. And Zack is hilarious.

[@mwoody4560]

thank you. this is perfect timing. i’ve just decided to take the step to 3d printing. I decided on the bambi labs printer and you take on them makes feel more comfortable with that decision.

[@wittworks]

glad you enjoyed

[@xIsouLcruSHca]

As someone who has been in the hobby for about a decade I really wish there were more creators who pack exactly all you need to know in 1 video, this is gonna help a lot of people navigate this awesome hobby! Great job dude! I would like to add some more tools that I use daily and think are very useful to have when 3D-printing a lot: - Deburring tool -Scalpel/exacto knife -Set of long hexdrivers -Slice engineering nozzle repellent glue -Vision miner adhesive -Magnets and heat inserts to incoorporate in your parts -Every measurement tool you can find, the printable radius/ fillet measurement tools are amazing -Anything for the postprocessing rabbit hole: sanding, painting, airbrushing, electroplating, moldmaking, etc

[@VAM_Physics_and_Engineering]

As a complete noob this is an excellent video well thought out and well executed!

[@workhard2belazy]

I took your glue stick suggestion a little too literally and got my daughter in trouble for not bringing a glue stick. Great video, I learned a lot. great video for newbies like me

[@garryholmberg6502]

Thank you, thank you, thank you!!! One stop shop for everything you need to know about getting into 3D printing and for those experienced in this tech, how to make your prints even better. Well done, indeed!!!

[@skyebirb]

Great video! I'm not a woodworker but as a 3d printing hobbyist I wanted to mention that there are "high-speed" variants of TPU available. I'm running an ender 3 v3 SE and I can print it as fast as PLA and without stringing as long as I dehydrate the filament first. I use Sainsmart's which I found recommended in a Reddit thread but I'm sure there are other / better options out there. Also, you don't necessarily need a specialized filament drier. If you already own a food dehydrator, it's the exact same thing in a different form factor and very effective at drying filament, even multiple spools at the same time. Or you can just set your spool onto a heated print bed with a cardboard box covering it to seal in the heat (though this should be done overnight, it's a lot slower).

[@danawhite9823]

This is HUGE. I've been wanting to get into 3D printing for several garage related items but also for toy accessories for custom nerd stuff. Thanks!

[@wittworks]

thank you

[@JimRimS4S]

Watching your video again to grab a few of your tips. just wanted to say I'm a woodworker and I love the ams on top of my P1S. I have done maybe 6 multi colour prints in 4 months as it doesn't do much for me ( dust extraction parts, tool and battery holders and useful stuff is what I print)but I've only dried out filament twice and I didn't notice any difference so for me the AMS is great at keeping filament dry right out of the package. thanks again

[@RushimaV]

Bought my P1S years ago, never regretted getting the AMS, makes life so easier. P1S def set a gold standard with affordability and a premium feel.

[@immurerecords]

Bambu Labs all day long. Ender was great at the time. You got a great learning experience, but now Bambu labs is all we use here.

[@jayo5678]

Thank you. This is really a master course in 3D Printing.

[@sjingelling]

This was extreamly helpfull, i just bought a endor5 s1, and its incredible, and your vid made it even better. high print temp high speed print.

[@wittworks]

Glad it helped!

[@sjingelling]

@@wittworks looks like i did my research at forhand , and apperently i didnt make to many 1st time user misstakes, ^^ happy i didnt lose to much money, but your vid helped alot with how i need to think and realise the simple but good tricks and upgrades that i can do myself for better quality prints, i have 0 to almost no stringing. and now i kinda decided that my upgrade will be the K2 creality that just came out, next year atleast(its a spicy pricy bwoy).

[@mikedtubey]

Thanks for the video! I've been in CNC since 2008 and Laser since 2015. I've yet to buy a 3D printer, I enjoy woodworking, I have wanted one for a long time. I have some money set aside and you made my choice easier.

[@wittworks]

Very cool!

[@jmelchiori85]

I've been 3d printing for a while now and always have done cold pulls the other way because thats what everyone says to do (heat it up and wait for it to cool before pulling). Your way is sooo much better and I'm embarrassed I hadn't thought of it.

[@spencerbreeden3074]

Great advice for a print farm! I’ve used a glue stick before but felt like it would gunk up either the print or the nozzle or both. I switched to a high hold hairspray and love it! Cleans off the print bed in the same method (maybe a tad bit more wiping with IPA), but is much thinner, easier to apply evenly, and stays tacky as the printer bed is warmed up. If you run out of glue, I’d love to see what your thoughts on using Hairspray are

[@wittworks]

who knew the 80s could give us an answer!

[@radicalbyte]

I went for a P1S+AMS with hardened steel nozzles and an A1 for my business. I have an Ender 3 S1 Pro which I have been using to experiment with but the quality and speed just aren't there. Both are fantastic. The AMS is excellent as it's humid here (70% in autumn!) so it's just worth it for stopping my spools from melting 🙂

[@wittworks]

thank you

[@msas6020]

I don't have a print farm. I've only been 3D printing for a couple weeks now. The A1 combo has been my first printer and I love it. As reliable as the other bamboo Labs printers you have gotten have been, this one is just as reliable. I do wish it could print a few of the filaments that the others can, I guess because it would require an enclosure. But this is still a very awesome printer.

[@krisadams7100]

Thank you for making this video. I am new to this I just got me a x1c this is by far the best video introducing newbies 2 3D printing. Looking forward to more of your videos

[@bradthebold8]

I was just looking at getting a P1S based on a little research, and this was a very timely video. I've wanted to make a few things recently, but desperately need better dust collection / adapter for my miter saw. Great video, as always.

[@wittworks]

thanks

[@bw162]

Most useful video on KZbin for beginners and experienced people. And the delivery is exceptional. Kudos!!!

[@rahi7339]

bro said Mesii, earned my subscription !!!

[@7alken]

ya, funny guy ))

[@chiparooo]

I’ve been printing for years and still enjoyed this! I’ve been using an older Prusa which has been great but I’ve been eyeing up the Bambu models. Lots of good info and saw a few models at the end that I need to make. Thanks for sharing!

[@wittworks]

you'll be shocked by the print speed if you make the switch

[@GaryBecker-x5f]

Thank you, thank you, thank you. This is the kind of content I wish more creators would make. A high standard ,Drew.

[@martinsmith251]

I’m thinking of starting my 3D printing and this guide has been the best one I’ve found. Great broad and specific tips. Thanks

[@TheEifelis]

WOW! This video was just like godsent for me. In this summer I started to tinker with 3D printing and for the last few years I started to work with woodworking in my garage and making useful stuff for house and kids. I really wanted to search for this kind of content and today this was just recommended to me without searching. Perfect :) And explained it to me so easy and understandable. Thank yo very much. Got a new subscriber also :)

[@wittworks]

thanks for the sub, glad you enjoyed