Hey guys, I’ve got little to no knowledge on 3D printing and even less experience, so go easy on me. I will most likely be using words I don’t understand.

I live in a hot and humid country in the EU, and given my circumstances and the aforementioned lack of knowledge, I’m considering a closed enclosure model from the company everyone hates because it’s cheap, available, and famed for its ease of use.

I’m no stranger to tinkering with everything, but I do want to get started with something that’s just plug and play (or close enough to it). And even after I jailbreak it (which I assume is possible?), I really don’t want the tinkering to be part of the hobby itself.

My questions are: Size: Would I regret getting a 256x256x256 mm^3 sized one? Most prints I’ve seen fit easily, but there are a few that require more space.

Filaments: Where to buy, how to store, are all of them compatible with extruder-type printers? How do I check?

Accessories: I’ve seen nozzles and accessory packs being sold but I have no idea what they’re for. Can I print upgrades? Also what the heck does the Combo printer add-on do?

Alternatives: I’m not married to the P2S. Feel free to suggest alternatives. Thanks!

  • StormyEnglish
    12·
    19 hours ago

    Yeah, I don’t have to. I’d only be able to print like the factory test things or things I have saved to a folder without it, but it’s possible.

    Idk it’s a nice fun toy to me.

    • ExcessShiv@lemmy.dbzer0.comEnglish
      81·
      20 hours ago

      You don’t see the issue that you can’t use your own printer to print what you want if your internet goes down? Wow…OK then, I will never understand that way of thinking.

      • StormyEnglish
        14·
        20 hours ago

        How often does your internet go out?

        • ExcessShiv@lemmy.dbzer0.comEnglish
          6·
          19 hours ago

          Does it really matter? The point is it puts control of the printer in Bambu labs hands, should they decide to they can just stop your printer from working and brick it.

          Why are you OK with someone else owning and controlling the things you bought?

          • StormyEnglish
            14·
            19 hours ago

            My xbox would be the same.

            And so would my phone.

            Heck, I have a first Gen Oculus Vr headset. Its been shut off of updates and can’t do anything really so it’s the same.

            That’s not a me problem, thats companies being absolute dicks.

              • StormyEnglish
                13·
                19 hours ago

                Samsung and Microsoft can brick my stuff anytime they want. Sony and Apple could too.

                It sounds like you just want to be contrary, because you didn’t buy the same brand and idc enough to keep this going or be in this community any longer.