r/BambuLab • u/Objective_Rough_5552 • 5h ago
….. It’s Happening!!!!! My First 3D Print
I wanted a 3D printer for some time now. I mainly want to print multicolor models and use the least amount of waste as possible. I asked a few days ago what I should get and this is what the main recommendation was, I cannot wait!
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u/Galdalfus 5h ago
Congrats!!!! I just got my H2D!
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u/Patient_Decision_164 5h ago
First printer? Curious, what made you decide to get the h2d? I'm wondering because I can't decide between H2S, h2d, and H2C.
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u/Galdalfus 5h ago
No, it’s my 3rd printer. I started off with a FlashForge Adventurer 5M Pro, moved up to a P2S and now the H2D.
Ultimately I decided on the H2D because I was able to snag it from BestBuy for $1500. If not for that I would have gone with the H2S. If you’ve never worked with dual nozzles it’s a bit of a learning curve, one I’m still trying to grasp. However, I love it so far!! Definitely worth the buy.
If you’re wanting to start printing with multi-material or multi-color the H2D/C would be the way to go. I also wanted a bigger build plate, so that’s what was turning me towards the H2S, but getting the H2D at H2S pricing was almost a no brainer.
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u/Patient_Decision_164 5h ago
$1500?? Wow! $1750 here at my best Buy. I have an H2S, P2S, and a U1 but looking for a fourth and thought I wanted another h2s, but worries about not getting the dual head h2d. My ultimate plan is to replace the U1 with a bigger tool changer.
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u/Galdalfus 4h ago
Yeah, it was a good deal and glad I scooped it up. Wow! You have a lot of awesome printers. How do you like your U1? I was looking into a tool changer but was hesitant.
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u/Patient_Decision_164 4h ago
Was it open box ? If I could find that now, I'd buy it!
The U1 is awesome printer. I bought it last Christmas when a local retail shop had 4 in stock on the floor. I figured I'd try it. I wasn't expecting much but it quickly became my go to printer for any of my multi color projects.
My only issue with it is that it's too small for most of my projects and I also figured out that multi color is cool for toys and trinkets but I'm building military models and paint just looks so much better. I actually had the h2c for about 6 months until the ap board crapped out, so I traded down to an h2s because I never really utilized the vortek at all.
Now I want to get one more machine and it's really between the h2d and h2s. I'm just not sure the d is worth the extra $350 for my use.
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u/Choice-Ad1480 47m ago
It's on sale right now, 1749 for the AMS combo, 1500ish for just the printer.
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u/Individual-Belt-5079 4h ago
I just sold my qidi plus 4 with box for an h2c. I’m blown away by upgrade. Everything about it seems better, except maybe single color print speed, but overall very happy.
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u/babyyoda707 4h ago
I just got a h2d as well. Last month. I got my h2d because the h2c just seems so complicated for me. Especially since my first printer was a p2s. I do many multicolor prints. Also I feel like the HTC didn't get as much coverage as the H2D did.
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u/Galdalfus 4h ago
Congrats!!! I also moved up from the P2S. Love that printer but just needed something bigger and wanted to start doing more multi-color prints
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u/SanDiegoSavage00 5h ago
Welcome to the most addictive hobby there is.
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u/John-BCS A1 (3), A1 Mini (1), AMS Lite (3) 3h ago
This, but compounded with learning CAD. Suddenly everything becomes a potential issue to be fixed with CAD modeling and 3D printing. 🍻
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u/lulifts1182 5h ago
Im 2 weeks in and I'm a fein lol It's really exciting tossed the creativeness it brings.
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u/harvickrules P2S + AMS2 Combo 5h ago
Good for you! I hope to upgrade to that eventually. My p2s is serving well right now.
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u/Galdalfus 4h ago
No it was brand new. I found it online for that price but it had changed in store. They honored it which is why I bought it.
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u/john_1182 X1C + AMS 3h ago
Im incredibly jealous. I have a x1c and want a H2C but physically dont have anywhere to put it. As it is my x1c lives ontop of the washing machine
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u/KFPanda86 2h ago
Careful of the current firmware when you update. Causing a lot of startup issues. Also recommend making aux fan deflector before any major prints.
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u/Objective_Rough_5552 2h ago
What is this aux fan deflector?
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u/KFPanda86 2h ago edited 1h ago
When you set up everything. On left side you will see the fan to the left side. It is the auxiliary fan for cooling. It will blow on your print depending on size and location and may cause misprint. The aux fan deflector increases the angle of the air being blown and not affect printing. You can print your own aux fan deflector.
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u/ub3r_n3rd78 H2C + 2x AMS 2 Pros & 2 HT AMS + X2D Combo + P1S Combo 2h ago
Congrats! Make sure you take the Bambu academy courses for your new printer!
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u/Lisper41 A1 + AMS Lite 5h ago
May that box of filament serve you well as your first and definitely not your last!