Which printer should you buy?
Added 2024-08-10 09:20:07 +0000 UTCIt's been by far the most common question, so I thought I'd have a stab at answering it myself!
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Avoid the old 'buy cheap, pay twice'....!
Hands on Katie
2024-10-22 05:55:20 +0000 UTCNo. I subscribe to the philosophy "Buy the best you can afford and don't replace later".
Old Guy Fred
2024-10-22 02:11:04 +0000 UTCAwesome!! They're amazing machines! You had a 3d printer before??
Hands on Katie
2024-10-21 20:08:55 +0000 UTCJust purchased the BambuLabs X1-C Probably overkill, but I won't be buying another one anytime soon.
Old Guy Fred
2024-10-21 20:07:30 +0000 UTCHey Iain! 👋 Welcome onboard and thank you! 😊
Hands on Katie
2024-08-12 17:45:49 +0000 UTCHey Katie, thought it was about time I signed up over here rather than just YouTube👍 Great video as always
Iain Hay
2024-08-12 17:28:16 +0000 UTCgood to know. Thanks!
Patrick
2024-08-10 19:51:31 +0000 UTCDon't think it makes any difference! I think YouTube has better apps/support for viewing, but above is just the YouTube video embedded, so no difference from my side! (I put it as unlisted so you folks can see it first, so you will spot it here before you see it on YouTube, but no difference beyond that!)
Hands on Katie
2024-08-10 19:40:04 +0000 UTCis it better to watch the videos on YouTube?
Patrick
2024-08-10 18:59:39 +0000 UTCOh totally Chris and Luke be the view - there's no 'right' answer here, this is why I was trying to pick personas. If someone was a huge miniature maker, then the A1 Mini could be a great place to start with an A1 for terrain for example! It'd be less about the quick change and more about the ability to have printers constantly producing what they need (although you then edge into resin printers which is a whole other video!!). I'm pondering making a Patreon's voting page where you can all rate up and vote various tools based on your experiences. Traditional internet review sites and voting systems have been swamped by bots, so it could be a great way to gather true experiences and views to help people find their way around!!
Hands on Katie
2024-08-10 15:55:05 +0000 UTCI agree 100% on all accounts. I still get a kick out of slicing a model in the Bambu slicer than slicing in Prusa slicer just to see how much more time it would have taken. (or if I really feel like a good chuckle, my Qidi Tech). ;-)). And I agree on the drawbacks to the Mini, and please I am not being critical of your brilliant video...but when someone comes to me and says they want to get into printing but aren't sure about it, that is where I point them...and then it gets used for all the sub 256x256 prints that you need while not tying up your main printer. Again, love your video's, your brilliant wittiness, and your unique viewpoints you present. Cheers!
Chris Lambert
2024-08-10 15:50:19 +0000 UTCHey Chris, I think we're similar in timelines then like lots of folks!! I do think Prusa got distracted and lost their mojo a bit! Yes I'd considered the A1 mini (and indeed the P1P and the X1E!) - ultimately I just picked one from each of the A, P and X range for simplicity. I do think the A1 has a bunch of advantages over the mini that make it hard to argue the £100 difference? One of the biggest is the fact that 256x256 has become a bit of a standard size in 3d printing - so 9x9 Gridfinity grids fit this, lots of models are designed to fit and so on. The Mini is an immense ultra budget printer though - demolishes anything close to it and definitely has it's place, especially if you print smaller items all the time, then a great printer!
Hands on Katie
2024-08-10 15:27:21 +0000 UTCKatie, having been a Prusa fan boy for a number of years (love the timeline of printer love) and recently falling in maker love with Bambu currently having 3 in the office I need to point out (in my opinion) a major miss…the A1 mini. Many scoff when I bring this little super low cost, though a bit smaller bed size, option…but in having an A1 mini, an A1, and an X1C, my A1 mini is more often than not my go to….performance to price point that little guy cannot be touched. Love your videos, great review perspective. 🥰. Cheers
Chris Lambert
2024-08-10 15:20:54 +0000 UTCThat's working Notification arrived when I was looking at my phone
Simon
2024-08-10 09:23:09 +0000 UTCFlippin' heck you're quick! Try now! Oh I love the Patreon>Youtube API integration.... ;)
Hands on Katie
2024-08-10 09:22:10 +0000 UTCShowing as private
Simon
2024-08-10 09:20:56 +0000 UTC
