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Don't Buy a 3D Printer Until You Watch These Multiple Choices #3dprinting

Empty Nesters 3D Printing

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See 3d printing technology in action as we showcase how seven machines operate and handle. Learn the basics of how 3d printers work from setup to removal.

This generalized overview provides a look at modern 3d printing technology, focusing on the practical mechanics of the process. Whether you are curious about the hardware or considering purchasing your first machine, this demonstration highlights the differences between various 3d printer models currently available.

By observing these 3d printers in operation, you will gain a better understanding of the workflow required for successful 3d printing. This guide is designed for beginners who want to see real-world examples of how 3d printing technology functions in a hands-on environment. Ok, there's something for experiences users too.

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0:00 - Introduction
00:40 - What Printers Are We sharing?
01:22 - Video Explanation
01:32 - Bambu's Impact
03:30 - Single Nozzle Printers
04:25 - A1
05:03 - X1C
06:10 - P2S
07:46 - H2D
09:28 - SnapMaker U1
10:23 - Creator 5 Pro
10:49 - Print Comparison
12:24 - Elegoo Centauri Carbon
14:11 - Which is Sean's Favorite?
15:02 - Jill's Favorite
15:11 - Conclusion/Closer

Big Tree Tech {BQ} Print Plates - https://us.biqu.equipment
Bambu Lab - https://us.store.bambulab.com/
Snapmaker U1 - https://snapmaker-us.myshopify.com?re...
Best Buy - https://www.bestbuy.com/
Flashforge - https://www.flashforge.com/
MakerWorld - https://makerworld.com/en

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17 Comments

@mishsana69 1 month ago

glad it's not just me that had trouble with creality we are looking for a new 3d printer thinking about the flashforge creator 5 pro hoping for better luck with that one

@billybriscoejr.4322 2 months ago

Super Video, love you two!!!!

@bucknutzbackyardbbq8688 2 months ago

Another great video.... I love how well they are planed out and the editing is fantastic. You guys really seem to have a blast making these. Keep it up.

@crooker8647 2 days ago (edited)

I love my A1... But I'm ready for a tool changer. The revolution is starting, but I want to wait for the P3C announcement. Otherwise, the only choice for me is the C5Pro (I rather like the Bambu eco system and am not keen on leaving it).

@NWGR 2 months ago

Great video guys, nicely done! 🍻
I'm partial to bambu because of their overall ecosystem, but I'd love to get a U1 for multicolor prints. I like that it has a bigger build volume than the c5p and auto loading.

@mj1s735 2 months ago

Great video. I was going to get the U1 until I found out that Flashforge was going to come out with the Creator 5 series printers. I ordered the Creator 5 Pro during the early bird promo. I finally got the printer about two weeks ago. So far I am very impressed with the printer. I am OK with the manual loading and unloading of the filament. I am use to it since all my other printers are the same way.

@TheLogicalphycopath 2 months ago

Request for Mixed Nozzle Sizes on H2D & X2D is a growing topic in the fourms! :D

@ace25805 2 months ago

Never Bambu. They are the 'flock camera' of the 3D printing world. I will never buy a printer where I need to ask the company for permission to print. I know you can put it in developer mode/offline still, but the default settings and how the company would like you to use THEIR printer (not yours even if you bought it, because they can brick it anytime they want with the default settings) and I am not ok with that. My many Elegoo, Creality, and Voxelab printers still work great to this day and some are pushing 10 years old.

@snaplash 2 months ago

What do you do with all the knicknacks you're printing? Fill every surface in the house?

@dockholiday4915 1 month ago

I was on the fence between the Snapmaker and the Creator 5 pro. I'm starting to lean heavily towards the Creator. Not so much that I think it's better, but maybe has more of the capabilities that matter to me. Multi color isn't a big deal for me. I print almost exclusively functional parts, not toys or cosplay stuff. Multi material supports may be useful though. And the included enclosure and heated chamber matter (to me). Too enclose the U1 and add hardened nozzles puts its price well above the Creator price and it still won't have a heated chamber. I don't care so much about the "open source" thing, and if I did, there are ways to make the creator more "open". People get too hung up on "this one is better than that one", truth is, right now they're mostly all pretty good. It comes down to what works best for you. Thanks for providing honest reviews, not more sponsored infomercials the other 3D content creators are putting out.

@loganmedia1142 2 months ago

It is a sad reality that without competition humans will rest on their laurels and rip-off their fellow human beings.

@Ebonyqwe 1 month ago

Saying this before watching but if you want to buy a printer you must buy a multi tool/head printer. If they are too expensive then wait until someone makes one you can afford 😅

@WhereNerdyisCool 2 months ago

I like your video! Nicely filmed and edited! I feel the same way about Creality. (Never another) I like the Flashforge Creator 5 but I’m annoyed it isn’t enclosed and the whole purging thing seems - dumb. I don’t have a Snapmaker but my friends love theirs. Although one has a hexxed one that freezes up solid during long prints. I subscribed - nice to meet you! 😊

@tumblersandmorebyrenee 2 months ago

Thank you for all the information. I have a Bambu P1s and 2 Anycubic Kobra X. I love them all. Question, what carousel file is on the shelf toward the end?