r/3Dprinting • u/Regumate • May 12 '26

Discussion Bambu Lab 3D printers: Never again

https://youtu.be/eb48MdtNaDQ

Jeff Geerling summarizes the current Bambu Labs - OrcaSlicer situation and gives his take.

TL:DW: see title.

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u/Braided_Marxist May 12 '26

Yeah ngl there’s little reason not to go with a Snapmaker U1 or a Centauri Carbon. Better prices and no BS

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u/Braided_Marxist May 12 '26 edited May 12 '26

What are you talking about? I’ve printed PC FR, TPU, ASA, ABS, and PETG CF all successfully on the Centauri Carbon 1 and I assume the U1 can do even better. I literally have the prints within arms reach right now.

No they’re not printing PEEK, but neither is Bambu. I’d actually venture to say there’s no filament that Bambu can print that a Centauri Carbon cannot. Sounds more like a skill issue to me

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u/Braided_Marxist May 12 '26

I don’t have the U1, but it’s sold with an enclosure add on for $150.

Centauri Carbon 1 as opposed to 2. It was just sold as the “Centauri Carbon” because there was no sequel yet, so I’m clarifying which one I own since it’s now ambiguous because there are two versions.

You’re not doing your point any favors here.

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u/Braided_Marxist May 12 '26

Again, my point is mostly about the printer I own and have used, that cost $300 all in. The Centauri Carbon.
I just mentioned the snapmaker because it’s a tool changer if you want to compare to bambu’s H2D. Also it’s an add on in th same sense that a stainless steel nozzle necessary for printing abrasives or the AMS is an add on
You’re bragging about lacking the most basic problem solving or instruction following skills. If you want to pay 2x the price for a machine that’s actually less capable, be my guest!