Random 3D printing chatter

[Mysterae_]

If anyone is interested, Revopoint sent me a Pop4 for review. These are my thoughts.

I saw this on Kickstarter and almost went for it, missed it now though. Do I really need it? No, but do I want it? Damn right!

 

[Rilot]

It's very good. It's rapidly becoming my favourite scanner (and I have a lot to choose from).

 

[GoogalyMoogaly]

Has anyone here bought one of those double sided smooth/textured build plates?
Are there any decent inexpensive ones to look out for our is it best to get an official one (Bambu Labs in my case)?

 

[Rob_B]

I'm loving this one, the 3D print part is obviously not the main piece but the internals appear to cost about £4 from China and I'm tempted to order them.

https://makerworld.com/en/models/2872376-esp32-plane-radar-live-ads-b-on-a-round-display

 

[shroomz]

I have one and I got so annoyed at getting the warning that the build plate detection step failed I went back to the stock textured one that came with my printer at a higher temperature and it's been fine

 

[GoogalyMoogaly]

I have one and I got so annoyed at getting the warning that the build plate detection step failed I went back to the stock textured one that came with my printer at a higher temperature and it's been fine

Do you have an expressive printer? I've only got a P1S, which I don't think has build plate detection.

I just like the idea of having the option for a smooth build plate but also just a 2nd build plate so I can kick off a second build while waiting for one to fully cool and release.

 

[fullspizz]

Has anyone here bought one of those double sided smooth/textured build plates?
Are there any decent inexpensive ones to look out for our is it best to get an official one (Bambu Labs in my case)?

I really only use the supertack cool plates with PLA/petg and have had virtually nil failures since.
I have the textured plates, but have had some troubles with lifting print.
I also have the carbon fibre / patterned plates and they appear to have been pretty good when I have used them.

I get most of mine from a far eastern cheap site and they have been spot on, usually cheaper than Bambu.

 

[Megahurtz400]

I'd recommend Fusion 360 and this free 30 day course

*edit just to add I think he has since done a 2026 addition.

Started this today thanks!

Updated 2026 playlist for anyone else looking to start:

 

[vail3r]

Caved and ordered a H2C with an extra AMS and AMS HT Hopefully doesn't take too long to come

 

[JRJ]

Caved and ordered a H2C with an extra AMS and AMS HT Hopefully doesn't take too long to come

That'll probably be my next upgrade

 

[vail3r]

Well it's arrived today! Way quicker delivery than expected. Even the extras and my filament order turned up as well. Only think missing is the AMS HT but more than happy to wait for that.

Just doing a multicolour print that I would have avoided previously due to waste

 

[Whoop]

This thread upsets me, I have a P1S and now I want a H2C.........

Roughly 200mm more space required though, it would need me to come up with a new location which probably means a new desk too...

 

[vail3r]

This thread upsets me, I have a P1S and now I want a H2C.........

Roughly 200mm more space required though, it would need me to come up with a new location which probably means a new desk too...

It’s a lot of money but I’m very happy with mine! I also had to make a space for it