For years, I've regarded 3D printers as more of a workshop tool than a home gadget. Like a drill press or table saw, they're more useful after months of trial and error with various attachments and discarded plastic scraps. That's no longer the case for me now that I have the Bambu P1S combo.
The Bambu P1S has significantly reduced my frustration when printing objects. In less than 20 minutes, it fired off a near-perfect Benchy – a common test model used to evaluate printers' performance. Within just a few days of setting up my machine online, I was confident in the quality of my prints and could start jobs from my computer without worrying about completion rates.
My only complaints about the P1S are minor, but they do require some tolerance if you already have experience with 3D printing. As long as you're willing to handle a little plastic waste, you can print many items with ease.
When it comes to speed and quality, the Bambu P1S smashes past 200mm per second without breaking a sweat. In fact, I had to reinforce my end table due to the printer's speed causing some stringing on sharp corners. However, this increased speed is offset by a simple yet effective ritual – the "poop chute" – that addresses common causes of print failure.
Before each print and whenever it changes filament, the nozzle moves to a trash chute at the back of the print area and discards any excess material. The waste is then cleaned from the nozzle, eliminating the need for manual maintenance.
The Bambu P1S combo includes a multi-filament handling AMS (Advanced System Manager) that makes switching between colors or materials mid-print a breeze. This component is well worth the extra cost, especially if you plan on printing complex multi-color parts in one shot.
With the AMS, I can load multiple colors onto the rollers and choose them in my slicer software without having to manually swap filaments. The system even has slots for desiccant to keep your filament dry and ready to use.
While using Bambu filament spools with the AMS does provide an added layer of convenience, it's not necessary. However, I did experience some minor issues when synchronizing the filament colors and types back to my slicer software, which required me to manually reset these settings each time.
Despite this, the P1S has revolutionized the way I approach 3D printing. Rather than wrestling with my machine or dealing with filament swaps, I can now focus on creating complex projects without worrying about perfectly optimized beds or keeping stacks of filaments sealed in plastic bags.
Overall, the Bambu P1S Combo is an excellent choice for anyone looking for a simple yet powerful 3D printer that offers ease of use and high-quality prints.
The Bambu P1S has significantly reduced my frustration when printing objects. In less than 20 minutes, it fired off a near-perfect Benchy – a common test model used to evaluate printers' performance. Within just a few days of setting up my machine online, I was confident in the quality of my prints and could start jobs from my computer without worrying about completion rates.
My only complaints about the P1S are minor, but they do require some tolerance if you already have experience with 3D printing. As long as you're willing to handle a little plastic waste, you can print many items with ease.
When it comes to speed and quality, the Bambu P1S smashes past 200mm per second without breaking a sweat. In fact, I had to reinforce my end table due to the printer's speed causing some stringing on sharp corners. However, this increased speed is offset by a simple yet effective ritual – the "poop chute" – that addresses common causes of print failure.
Before each print and whenever it changes filament, the nozzle moves to a trash chute at the back of the print area and discards any excess material. The waste is then cleaned from the nozzle, eliminating the need for manual maintenance.
The Bambu P1S combo includes a multi-filament handling AMS (Advanced System Manager) that makes switching between colors or materials mid-print a breeze. This component is well worth the extra cost, especially if you plan on printing complex multi-color parts in one shot.
With the AMS, I can load multiple colors onto the rollers and choose them in my slicer software without having to manually swap filaments. The system even has slots for desiccant to keep your filament dry and ready to use.
While using Bambu filament spools with the AMS does provide an added layer of convenience, it's not necessary. However, I did experience some minor issues when synchronizing the filament colors and types back to my slicer software, which required me to manually reset these settings each time.
Despite this, the P1S has revolutionized the way I approach 3D printing. Rather than wrestling with my machine or dealing with filament swaps, I can now focus on creating complex projects without worrying about perfectly optimized beds or keeping stacks of filaments sealed in plastic bags.
Overall, the Bambu P1S Combo is an excellent choice for anyone looking for a simple yet powerful 3D printer that offers ease of use and high-quality prints.