This is the first 3D printer I have owned, although I have been interested in their application and working with the outputs of them for many years.
I realise the H2D is a big investment for a beginner, but I wanted to ensure I got a great machine.
Does anyone have any recommendations for beginner users which takes you through the setup, software required, best filaments for different types of models, best settings etc etc.
Anything you think may be useful to read / watch, will be gratefully received.
Get a frostbite (or supertack) plate as soon as its available. You should start printing with PLA as it’s the easiest filament to start with. With that plate adhesion will not be an issue and will make your life much easier. Other than that, just have fun!
There’s a tremendous amount of learning possible. It’s a matter of how far you want to take it. That said, start with PLA expand your horizons from there. As far as a beginners guide, I’m not aware of any. But Youtube is your friend. There are a ton of 3D printing videos out there. Also, the Bambu wiki site has a ton of valuable information.
Whilst there will be lots of reading guides and YouTube videos out there that explain basics and other things you want to know in their own way, if you can wangle a free 1 month trial, I would highly recommend the courses on LinkedIn Learning, specifically the courses below I am working my way through - good thing is that these courses are about 1 hour long and some are no more than a couple of hours.
We are in the same boat (or should I say benchy) this will be my first 3D printer too. My husband “gave” me a 3D printer and a 3D Printer class through our city’s recreation department for Christmas. He wisely said there were so many 3D printers that I might better know what I want after the class. The class wasn’t that great, but I learned enough and asked enough questions that I feel confident I will be able to figure the rest out. I’ve been watching a bunch of YouTube videos.
I do have to wait until April 8 to order it because it was more than we thought we would spend on a printer and I had to convince my husband it was the right decision. But as I was looking at cheaper printers I was hesitant and hadn’t gotten one yet because they didn’t do this or it didn’t do that. The H2D does all the things I wanted so cheaper in the long run. I won’t want to upgrade after a short time.
I will be getting the printer and AMS. The laser and cutter look like fun but for now the printer will keep me busy. I might get the cutter as an add on in the future depending on how much it costs.
to order it because it was more than we thought we would spend on a printer and I had to convince my husband it was the right decision. But as I was looking at cheaper printers I was hesitant and hadn’t gotten one yet because they didn’t do this or it didn’t do that. The H2D does all the things I wanted so cheaper in the long run. I won’t want to upgrade after a short time.