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Perfect First Layer PodcastWhat Should I Print?, Using a 3D Scanner and MORE!!!This Episodes Questions
Is 3D modeling the right path for me?
Hey guys, I really look forward to your podcasts! I have been listening since the very early days finding you via Guy’s work with woodworking. Yet, I have not bought a printer. I am a 72 year old retired Chemical Engineer that made chemicals and plastics but nothing from plastics. I have come to realize that as much as I enjoy polymer chemistry and learning new things and solving problems, I think my desire to make things is my main driver. I want to use 3D printing...2025-07-1855 minPerfect First Layer PodcastNew Printers Worth The $$$?, Expensive Accessories, What's This For?2025-07-0555 minPerfect First Layer PodcastDesktop CNC, K1C With CFS, State of MMU's, and MORE!!!This Episodes Question:
Hi all,
I have recently build my first voron . Hell yeah .It's a 2.4 Ldo motors edition.
But now Iam ready with that i where thinking aboud thé next step . I'am thinking aboud a mmu system for it . I have seen thé trad rack and thé box turtle . But i heard the box turtle is more popular than thé trad rack . Co pilot gives me thé intention thé trad rack is cheaper but has also a bit more faults in it than thé box turtle . I love to build things so buying a of the s...2025-06-2057 minPerfect First Layer PodcastBambu X1 and P1 Still Relevant?, Orca Profiles, JJ's New CNC and MORE!!!This Episodes Questions:
Hey this is Brody just sold my ender 3 and am going to be buying a p1s. Just wondering because the x1 x one of the P1s are 2 years old now, if they’re still valuable option in 2025 or are they just outdated over priced junk?
Hey guys,
I recently bought a 0.6mm nozzle for my Ender 3 V3 KE. Sadly neither Orca or Creality Print come with a profile other than 0.4 for my printer. How do you tune a profile for a different nozzle size and what do I have to...2025-06-061h 02Perfect First Layer PodcastElyarchi Madness, Best 2nd Printer, What's New, and MORE!!!I bought a P1S for my daughter (5) and I to have a hobby together. Well, now... now I "need" a big printer (350 cubed, or bigger). It would be just for PLA and maybe PETG... more fun prints/decorations. Any recommendations? I'm looking for reliable, solid quality, and cheaper ($300-400 preferably. I'm fine with the secondary market)... "quiet" would be a huge bonus. I'm not really concerned with speed. On the flip side of that... I'm also pondering an "in office" printer. Again, looking for reliability, but it being quiet gets bumped up. Build volume A1 mini and up... it...2025-05-231h 01Perfect First Layer PodcasteufyMake E1Printer, Glue For TPU, Abrasive Filaments and MORE!!!This Episodes Questions:
I want to print a TPU base for my Stanley so it doesn’t clang and scratch my glass top tables. I was wondering what is the best glue to use which would work best and hold up in the dishwasher. I have some beaver contact cement laying around and am wondering if that would work. I wanna hear Guys full nerd answer :) Jeff
I keep hearing conflicting augments about wear from abrasives filaments. I run all diamonback nozzles and they have did extensive testing on abrasives. They say all the wear ha...2025-05-0956 minPerfect First Layer PodcastBambu Lab H2D is Here!!, Multi Color Worth It, and MORE!!!This Episodes Questions:
Is multi color printing actually worth it? I’ve seen lots of multi color stuff on maker world and I am getting a creality hi combo. I know trust multi color wastes a lot of material, but would it be better then painting after print? Nixon
2025-04-2549 minPerfect First Layer PodcastASA and PETG Use, What's new and MORE!!!This Episodes Questions:
As a frequent listener to your podcast, I am curious as to why you do not discuss PETG and ASA filaments more often. There is no longer a cost premium for PETG and ASA is only marginally more expensive. Both materials have superior physical qualities for use with functional parts, both indoors and outdoors.
I started with a FlashForge Adventurer 4 three years ago and upgraded to a Bambu X1C two years ago. The Bambu X1C profiles for Polymaker PETG and ASA print as easily as any PLA, to the point that I ha...2025-04-111h 00Perfect First Layer PodcastWhat's New, What We're Working On and MORE!!2025-03-2855 minPerfect First Layer PodcastNew Printers!, Bambu Failures, Newbie 3D Print Resources and MORE!!!This Episodes Questions:
Rosemarie
Hi,
I enjoy listening to your podcast!
I have four Bambu Lab printers, each with its own issue as to why the printer is not working.
There are connectors with corresponding pins which constantly fail when having to pull out the pin to clear a clog, change a nozzle, or install a replacement part. I align the pin properly within the connector BUT it doesn't 'catch'. How do I remedy this issue apart from throwing all four printers out of the third floor window of my home?
Yours...2025-03-1452 minPerfect First Layer PodcastFlsun S1 Woes, Creality Parts, Orca Printer Profiles and MORE!!!JJ, Jerry and Guy have a great conversation on a lot of different topics. New printers, printer issues and other fun 3d printing things.
2025-02-2156 minPerfect First Layer PodcastBest Hobbyist Printer?, Speed Vs. Quality?, First Printer and MORE!!!This Episodes Questions:
Hello to a fellow Hoosier and the J's,
I have almost bought a printer for at least 15 years, almost bought a makerbot, almost bought a RepRap, but always got discouraged at their difficulty to use. I put purchasing one on the back burner. In December 2024 I purchased a Bambu P1S. This printer is great and just works. But, it's boring. I need to tinker. I'm just a hobbyist at this point. I can see making and selling stuff down the road. My question is which printer on the market now is in...2025-02-1454 minPerfect First Layer PodcastWhat is Bambu Labs Doing?Guy, JJ and Jerry discuss the latest drama from Bambu Labs.
2025-02-0159 minPerfect First Layer PodcastIs My Printer a Fire Hazard?, 3D Printing for the Woodshop, Guy talks about Glue Again, and MORE!!!This Episodes Questions:
I picked up a cheap elegoo Neptune 4 pro on sale so I would have a fast way to kick out some PLA chotchkes for the kids. It was pretty fast and good, until some screws came loose on the hot end, and I while I was realigning the hotend and re-fastening the screws, something happened that caused the heater to go into runaway heating.
Basically what I think happened is I wiggled the heater cartridge wires and they shorted out and "fused" the MOSFET for the heater which is on the main board.2025-01-1849 minPerfect First Layer PodcastCR10 Smart Upgrades, Print Farm Products, Kit Printers? And MORE!!!This Episodes Questions:
I have a CR-10 Smart that is on the verge of becoming scrap metal. The hot end clogged so bad I could not even get the filament out of it. I replaced it with a hotend from a cr-6se, because it is compatible, and have not had any luck despite my constant tinkering, PID tunes, re-leveling, etc. Is there any other options for me and this printer? Would it be possible to turn it into a big ender with a different hotend set up, control board, etc? Thanks in advance! Leo
Her...2025-01-0351 minPerfect First Layer PodcastGluing Up Projects, Ender 2 Pro Upgrades, Which Printer To Buy and MORE!!!This Episodes Questions:
I want to put a touch screen on my ender 2 pro without any knob on like I have on my ender cr-6se and was wondering if you know if I get a cr-6 one would it be plug and play?
Is there a community firmware for the ender 2 pro?
Thanks, William
I am looking at buying a new printer for myself as a Christmas present and right now there's two big questions in my mind. One is the Qidi plus 4. Seems like everything I want on paper with speed...2024-12-2056 minPerfect First Layer PodcastPrinting Large Objects, Orca Profiles, Filament Pigment and MORE!!!This Episodes Questions:
I recently purchased a Elegoo Neptune 4 Max to print large things. It came with a 0.4mm nozzle for some reason. My plan was to replace it with a 0.6mm or 0.8mm nozzle. As a test I kept the 0.4mm on. I scaled the object in Orca slicer and chose standard 0.2mm layer height. Orca said it would take 7 days to print. I added a second Elegoo Neptune 4 Max printer in Orca Slicer but this one with 0.6mm nozzle. I chose standard layer height again (0.2mm). I sliced the model and Orca said it would take 9 d...2024-12-0750 minPerfect First Layer PodcastCloud Printing Apps, Modding a Fusion3 F410, Filament Calibration and MORE!!!This Episodes Questions:
Hey guys! Long time listener, first time caller!
I recently took home an old(ish) Fusion3 F410. (Our department at work wanted to get rid of it.) We also have a Raise3d Pro3, BambuLab X1C and X1E, so this thing is a real pain to use in comparison. About the only good thing it has going for it is the big build volume (355x355x315), other than that there are a couple of annoyances:
- Glass build plate
- Auto bed-leveling is hit or miss. It only probes...2024-11-2258 minPerfect First Layer PodcastNew Tech Coming, More Discussion of Creality K2Guy, JJ and Jerry just haviung a great discussion of what they've got going on and what new and coming in the 3D printer market.
2024-11-0956 minPerfect First Layer PodcastCreality K2, PLA Outdoors?, Tool or Tinker? and MORE!!!This Episodes Questions:
Last Spring I printed a simple 100mm cube with a centered 25mm circular hole out of black PLA using standard slicer settings (2 walls, 15% grid infill). I intentionally left it outside on a black metal surface all summer, where it was exposed to plenty of heat (over 100 degrees some days), rain, hail, etc. Today the part seems to be in essentially the same good condition as it was the day I printed it. Yet I seem to hear that a lot PLA is not suitable for outdoor use, that other materials such as PETG and var...2024-10-2548 minPerfect First Layer PodcastHow Fast is Fast Enough?, Next Big Thing for 3D Printers, Filament Profiles and MORE!!!This Episodes Question:
So I built my first V2.4 almost 2 and a half years ago and loved the machine and process so much that I had to have every printer in their Git repository (-legacy....should probably build it anyway)
My second v2.4 under went a complete mcu/motor and hardware upgrade(ceramic bearings,gates GT3 belts leviathan 48v board LDO super power 2.8a motors,two seperate psu and CNC motion parts by Vitalli....now the question
Do you think that there is a mounting focus on speed?
When is enough e...2024-10-1153 minPerfect First Layer PodcastCheaper Tools?, No Tablesaw?, Glues in the Shop and MORE!!!This Episodes Questions:
Brians Questions:
Hey guys! Another quick question that I get from others in our field. And I'm interested in your input. What making basic shaker/frame and panel cabinet doors, I use the big box, larger ridged router with the FREUD T&G bit set. I'm tired of cutting the tongues and having blowouts..even when using a backer board when running the rail through the router. I've leaned in to using the BEADLOCK system from rockler. It's been great so far. Would you suggest that loose tenon joint, or stick to the TONGUE i...2024-10-0452 minPerfect First Layer PodcastMultiboard Wall, Hair Spray on Bed and MORE!!!This Episodes Questions:
Guy (& Guys):
Love the podcast. thanks. listening to it now while gluing magnets into prints...
Hey, I'm a purple-can-aqua-net guy. I use more than a fifties housewife.
What solvent do you use/recommend to remove built up aqua net from build plates? I print maybe 50 times between soaking with 99% IPA which works but it's slow and sticky. Wondering if you have a better solution (both definitions of the word).
Thanks:
JC
2024-09-2739 minPerfect First Layer PodcastShop Organization Prints, Modeling Workflow, Extrusion Troubles, and MORE!!!This Episodes Questions:
Hi guys, I listen to your podcast all the time and I have an ender two pro and recently the extruder got out of adjustment and I can’t seem to get it fine tuned back the way it was out of the box. It seems to print about an 8th inch of this woven basket, which is a lot of retraction and then it air prints after that, and I checked the nozzle it’s clear, but the filament gets stuck in the extruder and is smashed. Is there an easy way to adju...2024-09-1359 minPerfect First Layer Podcast3D Chameleon, PLA or PETG?, Running a Print Farm and MORE!!!This Episodes Questions:
Hello,
I'm a dedicated listener of your podcast and I have a question that's been on my mind regarding 3D printing materials. Nowadays, PETG is available at a price point similar to PLA, sparking a debate among enthusiasts. Many argue that PETG is superior in every aspect, rendering the use of PLA obsolete. However, my personal experiments, corroborated by various online sources, indicate that PLA exhibits greater tensile strength and, in some cases, enhanced impact resistance—especially PLA+. This does seem to vary across different brands.
While PETG undoubtedly outperforms in terms of...2024-08-3056 minPerfect First Layer PodcastDelta Voron?, Organic Supports, Wet Filament and MORE!!!This Episodes Questions:
Hi everyone,
I am jeroen pattyn from belgium and im a 3D print hobbyist for 2 years now .
Is there a possibility to use 2 different kinds of support on 1 model ?
Sometimes i m thinking to use organics on one overhang and raster on the other . This for saving some time and getting better results .
I was thinking first i could do this with the paint on supports in prusaslicer but i dont find a possibility .
I have a prusa xl 5 head printer and a bambulab x1 CARBON i would like to h...2024-08-1652 minPerfect First Layer PodcastFilament Issues, Toxic Fumes, Which Beginner Printer? and MORE!!!This Episodes Questions:
Hello!
I'm new to the 3d printing world (one week) and have enjoyed learning from your podcast.
How do you recommend diagnosing and fixing printing issues with different filaments?
So far Ive only run PLA and PLA+ through the Bambu x1C - I've got some TPU, Silk and ABS coming so it'd be good to be prepared for when someting eventually goes wrong! Norman
I recently decided that I needed more printers, as one does, and building one was fun, so of course I need a Voron 2.4 350mm...2024-08-0250 minPerfect First Layer PodcastNew Co-Host Jerry Joins Us! Big Nozzles and Flow Rates, and MORE!!!This Episodes Questions:
When printing with large nozzles, do the same volumetric flow rate limits apply or do they scale with the larger nozzle? Such as PLA in 0.4 nozzle at 2024-07-1953 minPerfect First Layer PodcastWorn Nozzle? Multi Color Systems, Printing PETG and MORE!!This Episodes Questions:
How do you know when a nozzle is worn out? if printing normal PLA and PETG, do you have an expected lifespan such as X kg of filament? Comparing cheap AliExpress nozzles of basic material with name-brand or special alloys or coatings, is longevity increased or is the gain primarily on performance and heat transfer? Ben
Thanks for the great podcast. I enjoy it a lot even if you're discussing machines, materials and techniques I'll likely never use myself! There are endless YouTube channels on the subject, but what I like about...2024-07-0546 minPerfect First Layer PodcastEnder 5 S1 Mods, Printing ASA, .06 or .04 Nozzle? and MORE!!!This Episodes Questions:
Just finished the latest episode where you guys talked about FreeCAD. I almost snapped when Guy said it was not parametric, or that "just recently changed". It's been like that since day one, almost 22 years ago.
What Guy referred to was the Topological Naming Problem, the thing that happens when you remove a feature that another feature depends upon. Something that was mentioned happening to Guy in Fusion as well. Have great news, in the 0.22dev branch it has code that mitigates that issue (can never be solved, because there is an infinite...2024-06-2151 minPerfect First Layer PodcastFavorite Prints, Printing PETG Fast, Print Dimensional Accuracy and MORE!!!This Episodes Questions:
I got into the hobby in the last year or so, and have been looking at lots of different printers for my second machine. I'm fascinated by the design of them. I have an older, second-hand, FlashForge educational model the "Inventor", and I rarely have to re-level my bed once it's dialed in.
Why does the larger Voron design use a flying gantry with 4 stepper motors, instead of a fixed gantry and a moving build plate for the z axis? It seems like it would be so wobbly and it requires mesh bed...2024-06-071h 03Perfect First Layer Podcast13' Printed Light Saber, CAD Software, Printing Side Hustle and MORE!!This Episodes Questions:
Hey I want to get my first printer and can’t decide what to get. I am a cnc machinist and program parts using CAD softwares daily. I’m looking to start a little side hustle and produce practical parts/be creative with prints. I would prefer an enclosed printer but definitely can be persuaded otherwise. What printer is best? What about a second printer. Levi
I have been interested in recent developments in FreeCAD. I’m hoping it can become the Blender of parametric modeling in terms of being fully...2024-05-2456 minPerfect First Layer PodcastLulzbot Printers, PETG in the car?, Solid Printer Foundations and MORE!!!This Episodes Questions:
Hey fellas! I live in stony plain Alberta and the temp like to swing a solid 80 degrees celcius over the year. I'm doing a new stereo build for my car and want to put my lowly ender 3 neo to work! It's modded to all heck and I can put it in my workshop if I need a heated chamber. Now here's my question. In the summer it's not unusual to see North of 35c/95f which means in car temps when parked can reach 50c/125f now will PETG survive this? Or do I...2024-05-1051 minPerfect First Layer PodcastNew MultiColor Printers, Building Vorons and MORE!!This Episodes Questions:
I'm really looking forward to hearing about Guy's experience putting together his latest Voron. If you guys could build your “ultimate Voron”, what would it be and what would be your application for it? James
Are the phrozen machines any good or are they just bambu lab replicas? Tobias Raynor
I am debating between a dual hybrid corexy motion system for idex or a basic cartesian cube setup. I know everyone is obsessed with corexy these days for speed and quality but are there any actual benefits to that over a cube...2024-04-2653 minPerfect First Layer PodcastJJ's Orange Storm Giga, Shiny or Matte?, Filament Standards and MORE!!This Episodes Questions:
Hey guys!
seems like you guys cant stop talking about Bhaam-Booo printers. so this question is about filaments.
I like how manufactures clearly label their filaments what type of filament it is(PLA, PETG, ABS, ASA so on) but what I dont like is how different brands/manufactures filaments differ from one another... NOT ALL PLAs are SAME PLAs even though the TYPE and COLOR are the same. so that makes me question - what the heck these manufactures mix into their filaments? is there any regulating body like FDA for food...2024-04-1248 minPerfect First Layer PodcastPrusa Worth The $$$?, Money For Your Models, PLA or PETG? and MORE!!!This Episodes Questions:
Howdy! I just wanted to comment about the last podcast it was mentioned when you put a Bambu printer in LAN only mode bypassing the cloud it asks you for the 10 digit code. It doesn't do that anymore, you just have to enter the code once and it remembers it now. Leith
In Canada today, a Prusa MK4 is $1099 CAD, Bambu's A1 is $719, or Creality is selling the Ender 3 V3 KE for $399. All 3 are bed slingers capable of a sub 20 minute benchy, auto bed-levelling, and input shaping.
In the early days of...2024-03-2953 minPerfect First Layer PodcastCloud Printing Bad?, Alternate Filaments, Troodon vs. Voron? and MORE!!This Episode's Questions:
It seems to me that the 3D printer market is going to split into two types; the enclosed ecosystem (Apple) and the open source type (Android). Companies like Bambu want the enclosed ecosystem to build appliances that maximize profit potential. I'm OK with that because there is good value to consumers for products that “just work” and you guys clearly like your P1P's and P1S's. My only problem with that is the loss of privacy and control to Bambu's network. It's a no-go for me and like Nathan, I work offline and I wi...2024-03-1553 minPerfect First Layer PodcastNew Ender 3 V3, Why .STL's?, Printer Safety and MOREThis Episodes Questions:
I want to make this printer as safe as possible but it will require a lot of power. AC powered heat beds are getting more and more common but every video I watch on the topic makes a point to talk about SSRs failing with the power on (closed circuit?) even when talking about high quality and over-spec SSRs. A thermal fuse will prevent a melted bed but then I still have a potentially dangerous situation with 120v AC power. I am very well aware of the recent A1 recall and don't want to turn...2024-03-0150 minPerfect First Layer PodcastPrint Farm Printers?, New Printing Technologies,Engineering Filaments and MORE!This Episodes Questions:
Hey guys, so, I wanted some advice. I've been looking to get a Bambu Lab printer but I'm wondering if it's worth the jump from the P1S to the X1C. For me, I run a small print farm for a vendor fair/craft show business. I print primarily PLA, PETG, and TPU but I enjoy enclosed printers so the P1P and A1 are out of the picture for me. I've watched review after review and some people love the P1S, some don't, especially because of the screen and the camera...2024-02-1751 minPerfect First Layer PodcastPrint Farm Printers?, New Printing Technologies,Engineering Filaments and MORE!This Episodes Questions:
Hey guys, so, I wanted some advice. I've been looking to get a Bambu Lab printer but I'm wondering if it's worth the jump from the P1S to the X1C. For me, I run a small print farm for a vendor fair/craft show business. I print primarily PLA, PETG, and TPU but I enjoy enclosed printers so the P1P and A1 are out of the picture for me. I've watched review after review and some people love the P1S, some don't, especially because of the screen and the camera...2024-02-1651 minPerfect First Layer PodcastNew Printers Released, Filament Color Effect Prints?, Dangerous VOC's? and MORE!!!This Episodes Questions:
I would be interested to hear you guys discuss safety with respect to fumes and plastic particles. I'm planning to park my EV3SE on a tall cabinet close to a large bathroom vent fan but I can already see the attraction of an enclosed CoreXY machine for better capture and control of fumes and particles. James
I recently found your podcast, which has quickly become one of my go-to pods when commuting to and from work.
My question is more of an observation of sorts. Whenever I print with darker...2024-02-0257 minPerfect First Layer PodcastSuper Mega Printers, Tool Organization,New Hot End Tech and More!!This Episodes Questions:
I really like the deep dives you guys do on the individual components and systems that make up a printer. It seems to me that hot ends seem to be the 3D printer-specific components that are advancing the quickest. Do you agree? If not then what is? James
Hi guys,I'm from Tulsa, OK.I love the podcast! I love how you all approach things from a little different angle. It makes for a fun and engaging podcast.When having any kind of shop, organization makes a huge difference with productivity and...2024-01-1957 minPerfect First Layer PodcastIs Bambu Worth the $$$?, Hueforge Prints, Dimensional Accuracy and MORE!!This Episodes Questions:
Hey guys, I just bought a Mosaic Palette 3 pro, it works great and I’m making lots of thing with it; I’ve been seeing people printing color lithophanes with Bambu printers I and I want to print my own with my palette, is it possible to make them with palette? And if yes, how?
Thanks guys, Altair
For best print quality, and by quality I mean dimensional accuracy, surface finish and structurally sound parts, can the print speed simply be slowed down? I get that speed sells and there are legi...2024-01-051h 03Perfect First Layer Podcast2023 Review, 2024 Predictions-What Happened and What’s Coming!Guy, JJ and Nathan discuss what has happened in 2023 and some predictions of what could be coming in 2024.
2023-12-2255 minPerfect First Layer PodcastToo Much Poop, Post Processing, Printing Threads and More!This Episodes Questions:
Hey guys,
First of all, thanks so much for the podcast. I really enjoy the banter and the in-depth analysis you guys offer. With MMU's being so popular and with Bambu Lab's intro into the market with the AMS, I was immediately intrigued at the ability to hit a button and generate a multi-color print. However, in looking into it, I noticed the waste it was producing and just can't bring myself to pull the trigger on one and contribute to that waste pile. I'm curious if you guys had any thoughts on...2023-12-0857 minPerfect First Layer PodcastWhich Core XY Printer? Budget CNC, Nathan at FormNext and MORE!!!This Episodes Questions:
Hello Guy, Nathan, and JJ, I might be interested in purchasing a 3d printer before the end of 2023. I have some experience with printers, but still kinda a beginner with them. I have previously owned a Bambu lab P1P and a Creality Ender 3 v2. If I wanted to purchase another printer this year, what are some great options $700 or less($700 before tax, so including Bambu p1s). If I do get one, I think I might want to get an enclosed one. There are a lot of options, such as, the K1, Qidi...2023-11-2459 minPerfect First Layer PodcastA1 Mini, Prusa Marketing, Printing A Toilet and MORE!!!No new questions this week from the audience! So we have a great discussion about Nathan attending Formnext, The Bambu A1 Mini, Prusa and Bambu marketing styles and future of 3D Printers. Send us your questions! perfectfirstlayer@gmail.com
2023-11-1055 minPerfect First Layer PodcastOpen Source Gotchas, Tool Head Upgrades, Hot End Woes and More!!This Episodes Questions:
Hello Guy, JJ, and Nathan,
I was wondering if you could discuss the idea that the 3d printing "hobby" has come full circle from the early days of the Stratasys machines to the current crop of machines from BambuLab, Creality, Qidi, Flashforge and the myriad other manufacturers that aren't making "Open Source" machines. Also what are you thoughts about keeping some parts closed while open sourcing other parts, i.e. BambuLab Slicer VS their firmware. I know Guy couldn't give a crap, as long as it prints, but what effect do you think...2023-10-2755 minPerfect First Layer Podcast3D Printing News, Clogged Nozzles, Klipper on K1 and MORE!!!This Episodes Questions:
Another dedicated aussie listener, hey guys, thanks for a great podcast. My question is, I recently purchased a K1 Max, not many issues except hot end blockages 3 in as many weeks, it’s even causing under extrusion and have to disassemble the hot end to clear it out, thing is it seems to line the inside just above the nozzle which seems impossible to clear, any advice would be much appreciated, is it me the way I’m changing filament or is it an issue with the printer? Thanks in advance Roy
My q...2023-10-1347 minPerfect First Layer PodcastBambu A1 is here!, Ender 3 Future and MORE!Other than a great discussion on the new Bambu Labs A1, here are this episodes questions:
Based on a previous question you guys helped with, company I am consulting with purchased a Bambu X1 Carbon. We are successfully producing salable nylon/carbon fiber parts for ultra light canoes. Very happy with our purchase.
So - next question. Thinking of second printer. What are the gains you would get in the $1500 to $2500 range. Is it speed, robustness or reliability? The X1 checked all the boxes with good build, easy to learn slicer and reliable prints so far. Just tr...2023-09-2952 minPerfect First Layer PodcastPrinter Profiles, Buying Paralysis, Gifting Printers and MORE!!!This Episodes Questions and Comment:
From: Michael Banicki
Listening to your last episode I heard you talking about the labor intensive art of creating profiles for different slicers for different printers and materials. One thing I have found is that many of your 3D model websites like printables will also have downloads for different slicers and materials and printers on them as well. Such as you can search for k1 Max profile on printables and many different things come up. Thought this may be a helpful suggestion for yourselves, or other listeners that may be new t...2023-09-1553 minPerfect First Layer PodcastCreality Ender 3 V3 SE, Bed Leveling Woes, Printing Accuracy and MORE!!!This weeks listeners questions:
Hey guys, love the podcast! Leveling - Spring, silicone spacers, wheel locks, use a piece of paper, use a feeler gauge, etc.... for those of us that don't have a BambuLab printer or some machine that auto-levels for you in that there are NO leveling wheels to adjust, what is your guys' step-by-step process for getting a good level? Set Z-height, manual level, auto level? Use a piece of paper to gauge height? Keep the springs or swap them out for silicone spacers? There are a lot of "recommendations" on the interwebs when...2023-09-0155 minPerfect First Layer PodcastDelta Vs. Core XY, Eliminating Vertical Artifacts, Selling Your Designs and MORE!!This Episodes Questions:
Good Morning/afternoon/evening JJ, Nathan, and of course, Guy! I hope that you are all doing well and Nathan hasn't burned down down his studio yet. Love the podcast and all the content each of you are making. The different perspectives is really interesting to see and hear from you three.
My question is pretty simple. With all the hype about CoreXY machines lately, and people wanting to print faster, why are there not more Delta Printers on the market? Nathan, you can hold your tongue and let JJ or Guy respond...2023-08-1856 minPerfect First Layer PodcastLots of K1 Max Talk, New Bambu Printer, Design Tolerance and MORE!This Episodes Questions:
Hey guys, I'm a hobbyist and new to 3d printing. I have the budget right now for the P1P w/ AMS and would be able to save a bit for the X1C w/ AMS. I'm really debating between the 2 as I primarily print only PLA & PETG, and don't really see myself needing an enclosure for some of the other filamen types. I'm interested in multi-material printing, speed, and not having to worry about leveling. I'd love to save some money by getting the P1P w/ AMS, but don't know if it's...2023-08-0458 minPerfect First Layer PodcastIs AI the future?, Sub $200 printers, Which printer for farm and MORE!!This Episodes Questions:
I have saved up enough money to buy a $200 3d printer. Can you give me a list of pros and cons of each printer and 3d printing in general?
John
Hey Guy,
I'm working on starting a 3d printing business. I have only 1 3d printer, an ender 3 v2. This was my first 3d printer and I learned a lot in The past 2 years on this 3d printer and I want something different but I do not know what is the best 2nd printer. I hate watching videos and people...2023-07-2152 minPerfect First Layer PodcastGluing S*** Together, Main Board Blown Up, MRRF, Creality K1 and MORE!!!This episodes questions:
With the new addition of podcasts to youtube music, do you guys have any plans of uploading podcasts to that platform on a separate channel?
Shortandstumpy
A month ago one of the capacitors on the mainboard exploded. It stunk quite bad but the whole 3D-Printer still works. I did use it for a long time but I didn´t do any upgrades or changes on it. Can I still use it?
Love your podcast!
David
So I'm relatively new to the 3D printing community and I...2023-07-0759 minPerfect First Layer PodcastBetter Supports, Wiring New Fans, IDEX Printing and More!This Episodes Questions:
I'm planning to make an Iron man suit as a summer project, inspired by Frankly built, and I'm not sure what slicer has better support material, Cura or Prusaslicer. Almost every print will need to have supports, so this is important.
Calvin Selin
Hello Guy, JJ, and Nathan,
I have a question about wiring as a result of adding dual 5015 fans to my Ender 3 monstrosity.
I like using crimps vs soldering and would like to add a second fan for part cooling, but it's been 20 years s...2023-06-2357 minPerfect First Layer PodcastCan 3D Printers Really Fly? Leaning Tower of Printsa, and More!Had a tech issue here at PFL, and was only able to restore about half the podcast. Sorry! We still are puiblishing what we have and it's a really great conversation for it's length. Thanks so much for listening!
2023-06-0921 minPerfect First Layer PodcastResin Printers?, Bed Adhesion, Best Value Printers and MORE!This Episodes Listener Questions:
Hello guys,
I'm a listener from the Netherlands. I really enjoy your podcast, so keep up the good work! 🙂
As a wannabe printer owner I'm in search for a printer that fits my needs. What I'm looking for is:
- ease of use
- reliability
- print quality
- 350 euro/dollar max
I'd really hate to spend much time on the printer instead of printing so thats why reliability and ease of use is important for me.
In...2023-05-2649 minPerfect First Layer PodcastMore Creality K1, Open Source Projects, Getting Started in 3D Printing and MORE!This episodes questions:
Jacob
With the recent debacle between Bambu and Prusa. I was wondering about Bambu patents. As far as I am aware a patent is only enforceable if it was an original thought. The only two things I can even think Bambu has added to the knowledge the community had is the “LIDAR” and the more precise carbon rods. Everything else about the printer has been done like purge bucket, Multi material, Linear advance and pressure advance. I was wonder your guys thoughts on really how much could Bambu patient? I can’t see muc...2023-05-1253 minPerfect First Layer PodcastCreality K1,Filament Storage, Layer Separation and MORE!This Episodes Listener Questions:
From Hurz:
How does Guy feel about wood filled filament?
From Derek:
Hello from Tasmania! Really enjoying the 3D printing podcast after consuming most of the woodshop life podcasts. I also started in woodworking and have branched out to 3D printing after getting a second hand Creality CR6-SE about a year ago.
My question: can you talk about your preferred method for storing filament and keeping it dry. Also is there a shelf life for filaments or if stored properly could they be used indefinitely?
Second...2023-04-2850 minPerfect First Layer PodcastIDEX Printers, Prusa MK4, Buying A Second Printer and MUCH MORE!Here are this weeks listener questions:
Hurz
Hello Guy(s),
how is it that Prusaslicer is so awesome in regard to multimaterial painting and so bad at handling IDEX in general? When using an oozeshield the temperature management is poor i.e. the next extruder reheat is not predicted so it takes a lot of time because isn't done while the other head is still printing. Also the retraction settings for a tool change are broken for 2 years now, hell back then I didn't even have a printer. Cura on the other hand...2023-04-1454 minPerfect First Layer PodcastIs Direct Drive For Me? Which Bed Leveling Method Works Best, Basmbu Labs Software and Much More!Here are the Questions for this weeks podcast:
Lawrence from Toronto
I have an ender 5 with the extruder set up with a bowden tube. If I change over to direct drive, what are the immediate benefits to me? Can I go faster? Does it print better? And if i do upgrade, can you recommend an all in one unit? Or should I go the DIY route and use the parts that I have and print out a new tool head? I know, too many questions. Thanks for the great podcast!
Jus...2023-03-3153 minPerfect First Layer PodcastWhat Type Of Filament To Use?, Print Fast Like Nathan, Part Cooling and Much More!!Todays Questions:
Jim From Nashville
Hey guys! I am wanting to build a voron 2.4 from a Fysetc kit, and I have always questioned that the printed parts need to be ABS. If I am not going to use an enclosure or print ABS, do I need to print the parts in ABS? How about a general discussion of the 3 main types of filament (PLA, PETG and ABS)? I have an Ender 3 that is pretty modified, but I have never been able to print ABS successfully.
Aaron from Boston
I really want...2023-03-1754 minPerfect First Layer PodcastWhy 3D Print?, The Best First Printer, And Why We All Love Creality.This episode was kind of a free for all conversation. It takes some great twists and turns and a lot of different subject are covered.
Remember we need your questions! Make sure to go to perfectfirstlayer.com and go to the submit page.
2023-03-0353 minPerfect First Layer PodcastRaspberry Pi’s, Getting rid of stringing, Nathan likes to break stuff and MUCH MORE!.Questions:
Hello! I have an Artillery Sidewinder X2 and would like to install Klipper on it to see if I can print faster. Since Klipper requires a Raspberry Pi, and it seems that they are too expensive, what are my options? There are so many different things to choose from and not sure which offers the best bang for the buck.
Steven
Hi Fellas, I am having a real problem with stringing. Whenever I print, I get these fine hairs all over the place. I did try changing the retraction settings in...2023-02-1748 minPerfect First Layer PodcastPrinting With Supports, Good Bed Adhesion And More!..We are here to answer and discuss your questions! Please go to our submit page at perfectfirstlayer.com and ask us anything 3D Printer related!
Here are the questions from our listeners this episode:
Hey guys. Just found your podcast and binged the first episodes and really enjoyed them! I do have a question for you. I am having an awful time with supports. I cringe every time I need to use them. I have a Biqu B1 printer and use Cura to slice with. No matter what I do, in the settings, they are...2023-02-0359 minPerfect First Layer PodcastGetting your printer to go FAST! And more on Bambu Lab!.First we tackle a question from Xavier in LA:
I really want to speed up my printing. I have an ender 3 v2 and it's still a stock printer. What are some good upgrades for me? What are the problems that can arise with the equipment as I speed things up? Do I need to replace the stock hot end and control board? I know, a lot of questions. I think that it would be cool if you guys could discuss this and help a newbie out.
This leads to a really good discussion of all...2023-01-201h 02Perfect First Layer PodcastKlipper, Bambu Lab, Prusa and MORE!!The guys answer a question from Jim in St. Loius:
"I keep hearing about how great Klipper is. Unfortunately it seems when I try to learn about it, I am met with a long and complicated installation. And the Klipper website is even worse. Can you recommend a site or actually explain the process of installation? And do I really need it? I have an Ender 3 V2 and would like to delve more into the hobby, but it just seems like everyone over complicates the process."
Which of course leads to a side discussion of...2023-01-061h 02Perfect First Layer PodcastDesigning your own prints and MORE!The guys discuss where they like to download ready made files, and then have a lengthy discussion abouot the different 3D modeling softwares that are available.
2022-12-2948 minPerfect First Layer PodcastHey! How does thing work?The guys discuss the state of 3D printers and the directions the manufacturers are taking regarding updates to the technology. Is it about innovation or just price?
2022-12-0944 minPerfect First Layer PodcastAll about Slicers!Guy, Nathan and JJ discuss the wonderful world of slicers. The most relevent settings, how to "tune" them for your printer or filament and all kinds of very cool things.
2022-12-0147 minPerfect First Layer PodcastUpgrades, Anyone?The guys talk about what's best to upograde on a new printer, and what's best to just leave alone
2022-12-0149 minPerfect First Layer PodcastSay Hello ToThe Hosts!.In our very first episode, Guy, JJ and Nathan give a little background on themselves.
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