Thank you for testing! That’s sick lol, I’m tempted…
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Fantastic. Do you possibly have a photo of how you are feeding the TPU (85a)? If I understand correctly 85a can go in an AMS/AMS-HT but 95 and above can’t (or is it the other way around… I forget).
I’m just trying to work out the feed system of multiple PTFE tubes and adapters and see the easiest way to mount the TPU spool. Ideally I’d like to keep it in an AMS-HT.
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I’d love one of those for my dog lmao. Take my money! haha.
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It’s fantastic to find another delightfully crazy soul! 
Once my H2D 40W laser arrives, I’ll be right there with you putting it through its paces—engraving, cutting, and no doubt stumbling into a few “what on earth just happened?” experiments. I’ve been printing heaps of sublimation transfers so I’ve got plenty of copper-clad boards to test (and a pile of other fun materials, too). Next on my list: crisp, professional signage for the airfield—clearly marking the taxiway, the runway threshold, and where “airfield begins” meets “the rest of the world.” If everything behaves as I hope, those signs will be laser-engraved; if not, the Carvera Air will have to save the day. Here’s to turning a healthy dose of madness into some truly epic projects!
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I just fed it through a ptfe tube that goes from right side nozzle to side spool holder, using the bypass port with a ptfe coupler on each side of the port to lock it in place. If I have issues still after the .6 nozzles show up, ill try and feed it from above. Its surprisingly soft. Almost like a marshmellow.
85a is softer than 95a by far. 90a is a middle ground.
00, a and d are the different groupings of hardness.
My short lasering experience gives me this conclusion. Bare metal engraving has very little, if any, negative side effects. When I lasered the powder coated coffee cup, it made the printer stink. Had wipe down the interior walls, top and bottom with alcohol and I still smell it a little. So, if people are smart about it, and only cut/etch stinky stuff on rare occasions, I see the laser as an easily maintained addition. If you plan on cutting wood or leather every day, you bought the wrong machine.
RIght now im etching my xps laptops aluminum lid. I have about 3 hours of lasering metals and still no dust. Its like a tattoo gun for metal stuff. Dont try and etch magnesium. Could end badly.
I need to buy a blank allergy bracelets and a dog tag necklace now. I wonder what happens when you etch gold…
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Two H2Ds? You must have saved up for a while
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A full stack of AMS’s too 
I’m not jealous. You’re jealous.
Funny, that’s one of the things I really want to etch with a laser too. It’s one of the first things I thought of when they announced the laser.
I want to do some other stuff with the laser too. I’m still saving for the laser version. I want to try doing some wood cutouts for model buildings though, and maybe some leather stuff.
@StreetSports how’s the cleaning been after the dirtier laser jobs? Does it feel tedious, or manageable?
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Honestly, from what ive seen from the bambu wiki and my own experience, is with wood, it may actually smell good. And also you can cut a ton of stuff in 40 hours(40 hours is the example pic on the wiki) And Im not positive that they used an external filter and fan for the wiki test. Cleaning the whole machine can be done somewhat quickly too.
If I were to cut wood, I would wipe all the oil off the rails and screws first, do my cutting, do a quick clean and maybe blow it out with a leaf blower and then re-oil everything. Not sure what leather would be like honestly.
Ive had zero dust buildup. I did a wipe down with alcohol because the powder coating on the coffee cup stunk it up a bit.
The laser loses its home position between projects, so people should do the proper amount of passes the 1st time. or set the speed correctly for a single pass. I did one pass, it wasnt deep enough, so I did another and the 2nd one was off in the x and y by about half an inch. Now I have a hologram thinking ape on my laptop. Next weekend ill make a sticker to cover it up and etch the rest if the cover, now that I know more. For aluminum to have a nice deep etch may take 5 passes to not heat up at all but still leave a textured pattern. One pass does it, but It doesnt look so great.
My next ones will be much better. Now that ive actually read the directions. Also ordered stainless coffee mugs.
I also want to order some printable sticker sheets.
@Josh-3D Bambu should just give you one so you can make some content for makerworld.
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I would just leave it like that, it’s not an hologram it is actually 2 apes side by side. The double ear or eye or nose are just barely noticeable.
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So did the birds-eye camera not work correctly? I assume you lined it up over the old etching in Suite and it just missed?
Yes. The camera works but i think the laser is so big that I think it cant home while its installed. I think the camera is only looking at bed and material location. But maybe not the laser location. I didnt even need to realign it. I left studio open, so just hit start again without moving or changing anything. Had the laptop sticky taped in place
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Tiny update. Wont be able to play more until sunday lol. Ordered these printable sticker sheets. And put some printers on craigslist lol. Seems like the h2d does everything I need. Only keeping the bambus for speed, xl for more than 2 colors, vcore 4 for size and the voron for tinkering.
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Did it not come with any samples to laser and cut? The H2D product page shows the laser combo coming with “Laser & Cutting Materials”.
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I think so, havnt checked everything, honestly. I tried some of the carbon vinyl sheets I bought, but it wants to use the laser for some reason. I need to read more. With simple cut, it doesnt give me the vinyl sheets as an option. Only generic printable sheets and paper.
It did for sure come with a piece of plywood, leatherette and small dog tags
Whole new world of maker stuff to learn with that machine. Glad to hear it does come with some samples. The little dog tags seems like a fun little bonus. Appreciate you taking the time to share all this info since there really isn’t enough information out there yet. Your review and information you’re sharing is weighing heavily on whether I buy one and whether it’s the standard or the laser. No pressure
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Heres the rest of the answer.
85a is softer than 95a by far. 90a is a middle ground.
00, a and d are the different groupings of hardness. (120OO=48D=90a for example)
Excellent, thank you for sharing - chart of Shore hardness is very handy too!
As i know the additional power supplies only needed if you want to dry on more than one and pro at the same time. You used the 4 in 1 pofe tube combiner to connect the ams to input tube right?
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