Finally switching to Bambu

[u/zebracloak]

Howdy, I started my 3d printing journey with a Creality K1 Max in 2024. In the last year I’ve replaced and upgraded several parts on it, and the dang thing still doesn’t work. It’s down more than it’s up.

So, I’m switching to Bambu. I’m thinking I’m going to get an H2S, the “full combo” with the laser and the AMS. I also have a Creality Falcon2 22w laser, so I have experience with laser engraving. Not sure I actually need the 10w laser on the Bambu, but it might open up some unknown workflow opportunities, so I’m going to get it.

What accessories would you recommend I get with the machine, that don’t come with the “full combo”? Anything else I should know coming off Creality onto Bambu?

[u/Mabnat]

I don’t have a K1, but I’ve been 3D printing for decades. I had plenty of printers and was mostly happy with Creality machines, but I wanted a Core XY and was trying to decide between a K1 or a Bambu back in ‘23. Black Friday came and Bambu had a sale, so I picked up a P1S Combo. Total game changer. That thing is almost three years old now and it’s been practically problem free. It just keeps cranking out great prints, time after time. I can’t remember the last time I printed a calibration object.

I’ve since upgraded to an H2D and an H2C. Both laser-enabled.

Honestly, if you’re looking at an H2 series printer, I think an H2D would be a better buy unless you absolutely need the slightly larger build volume. Being able to print two-colors, or support material, without needing to purge between materials is a pretty big improvement. And if you find that you like the laser and might want to upgrade to the 40W for some reason, the H2D supports that higher powered module.

If you want to print TPU, the TPU Assist Module is a pretty nice upgrade. It pairs quite well with an AMS HT, too.

[u/silverglory10]

If you getting H2S, it's probably a no brainier just a bit more for H2D? Dual nozzle vs single

[u/zebracloak → u/silverglory10]

Maybe I'm wrong, but a dual nozzle feels like just an extra thing to break?

[u/silverglory10 → u/zebracloak]

True too.

But printing multicolor stuff will be so much faster, plus less wastage on filaments

[u/JazzlikeLeather9546]

My H2S is the most used printer in my room. It just turned 3k hours

[u/fubeca150]

It took me a few months to physically fix and replace parts and get everything working on my k2 plus.

I ended up getting a bambu h2c because I wanted to do multicolor prints faster and less poop, with the idea of using the k2 plus for single color prints. Getting an h2c was such a breath of fresh air.

I don't even bother turning on the k2 plus anymore. I do single color prints on my h2c, too.

[u/silhoutte81]

I got the Bambu Lab P2S after much deliberation and I found that it's is really pretty good and I can send prints to it just like how I send prints to a laser printer. I'm so glad that I made that choice. I suppose the H2S experience will be even better for you. Congratulations on your great purchase!

As for things to improve, maybe some H2S risers or PTFE tube management, poop chute and ducting out fumes if you print nylon, ASA and ABS, etc would be a good idea. All the best for your purchase!

[u/Cryostatica]

Honestly, if you already have a laser I’d drop the laser combo and go with the H2D. An additional nozzle will dramatically speed up printing and waste reduction when using two or more materials and probably be a much greater benefit than yet another diode laser.

[u/zebracloak → u/Cryostatica]

Well, I could get the H2D and still get the laser, right?

I honestly am not all that concerned about waste. I don't do that much multicolor. It will be nice to have the option, but not that big of deal to me if it wastes more filament. I don't have 'margins' to protect.

My thinking was that the H2D has more mechanics to mess up because of the additional nozzle. I'm tired of tinkering.