The Everything 3D Printer Thread

[fourjeepin]

Custom gridfinity setup for each drawer... especially the junk drawer

Mail sorter?

Keychain holder?

I've got a 3d printed holder for Oxo corn on the cob holders...those sharp stabby things

Spice organizers

Maybe some cornasaurus?

 

[cody1325]

The main selling point for me with the AMS (I'm an AMS Lite user--A1) is being able to swap between four filaments without having to unload the type I have in by hand, then swap it for another, then feed it in by hand--that was tedious as heck on my AD5M. Meanwhile, swapping filament on the A1 with the AMS Lite is simple as push button and everything is automated.

As I do more and more multicolor though, I've seriously been considering the Snapmaker U1, but more and more companies are now going with low-waste systems and tool changers at lower prices. As it sits, the A1 wastes a ton of filament when I'm doing multicolor in the same print. I'll have a poop bucket of waste that likely weighs as much as the print, if not more.

Also, the A2L's ability to use the cutter and plotter are tempting--and it can still use the same AMS Lite as on my A1.

 

[Old tool guy]

What kitchen/cooking gadget can I make for her to convince her it will be worth the expense?

Dinner?

 

[Old tool guy]

. As it sits, the A1 wastes a ton of filament when I'm doing multicolor in the same print. I'll have a poop bucket of waste that likely weighs as much as the print, if not more.

I recently bought an A1 with ams lite, still learning, but i have noticed the time and poop penalties. What they need is a 4 nozzle head unit so no purging is necessary, just need to calibrate the nozzle locations so the head can offset that much and keep printing.

 

[Citation]

So I spent a few weeks reading the last 100 pages of this thread and am thinking about getting a Bambu P1S and a Sunlu S2 dryer. I am on the fence about AMS and curious what others think about it. I am thinking of getting the AMS 1 bundle from Microcenter which adds $131 but want opinions on if it is worth it to upgrade to the AMS2?

Primary usage will be to print custom sized Schaller bins for hardware, probably using gridfinity. I think these need to be PTEG for durability and heat resistance in my shop. My 12 yo said he wants to be able to print fidgets and I am sure I will also want to print other organizers for my toolbox.

Consider the size you might want to print. I replaced my Flashforge 5M with a Creality K1max specifically for the extra print area. Conversely, if you are ok with the older 220x220mm print standard, the FF 5M is currently $150 via t the deals sites. Excellent value.

 

[mike93lx]

So I spent a few weeks reading the last 100 pages of this thread and am thinking about getting a Bambu P1S and a Sunlu S2 dryer. I am on the fence about AMS and curious what others think about it. I am thinking of getting the AMS 1 bundle from Microcenter which adds $131 but want opinions on if it is worth it to upgrade to the AMS2?

Primary usage will be to print custom sized Schaller bins for hardware, probably using gridfinity. I think these need to be PTEG for durability and heat resistance in my shop. My 12 yo said he wants to be able to print fidgets and I am sure I will also want to print other organizers for my toolbox.

Despite having AMS units on two printers, I don't do Multicolor prints due to the waste. I use the AMS to allow prints easily to run through the end of a spool as well as to have drying space. Both of mine are the original AMS but with sunlu heaters on them.

Without a question, if I was buying new at the P series price point, I'd get a p2s with an AMS. It has much more capability than the p1s for not much more money

 

[mike93lx]

I recently bought an A1 with ams lite, still learning, but i have noticed the time and poop penalties. What they need is a 4 nozzle head unit so no purging is necessary, just need to calibrate the nozzle locations so the head can offset that much and keep printing.

Just need to upgrade to the H2C. Easy peasy

 

[fourjeepin]

Dinner?

Nobody wants that.

Just need to upgrade to the H2C. Easy peasy

This place is great at spending OPM! $$$$

 

[PelicanPines]

Nobody wants that.

This place is great at spending OPM! $$$$

Most expensive free forum on the internet.

 

[duneslider]

I was hoping to stay under $400 but you have a good point as the P2S is quite a step up from what I have read. I’ll reconsider this unit.
Mrs. Fourjeepin won’t be thrilled if I double the budget. What kitchen/cooking gadget can I make for her to convince her it will be worth the expense?

I have made the Mrs dozens of different cookie cutters.

Def get the AMS and if you can swing it the P2S BUT the P1S is a great unit to start with and if you get to the point you need something better you will probably want 2-3 printers anyway.

 

[fourjeepin]

I have made the Mrs dozens of different cookie cutters.

Def get the AMS and if you can swing it the P2S BUT the P1S is a great unit to start with and if you get to the point you need something better you will probably want 2-3 printers anyway.

I'm thinking quality over quantity and getting a pretty good one vs. going for an entry level now and a good one later. And the Bambu because I want it to just work vs. tinkering with it. I've got enough things to fix already, def don't need to add to the list.
Planning to drop by Microcenter tomorrow....