What extra items should you also purchase with the machine . . .
As with any machines made for crafting, there are always “other items” you normally need to purchase. Some are necessary, and some are more for convenience. One of the first things you will purchase is various colors of filament, which must be kept dry in order to work properly. Filaments should be stored in airtight containers with Silica Gel beads to control the humidity. Humidity meters also stored inside the container help you to know if your filament needs to be dried before use. Wet filament can cause all sorts of issues when trying to print, so these extras are very much a necessity. Buying Silica Gel beads in bulk is a great option, as they change color when they’re no longer working and then can be dried and reused. Wire cutters are needed to clip the end of the filament before loading it into the printer so that it feeds properly. Last but not least, if you want to record timelapse videos of your prints, you will need a USB Flash Drive. You don’t have to have a flash drive, but it is a fun option!
Here is a look at the items you will need to purchase right away when purchasing filament.
I have linked the specific items that I purchased, but you can find many different versions of these items available on Amazon.
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Bambu Labs P2S Combo Printer at Best Buy
In last week’s post, I mentioned the type of printer I purchased and the reasons why I chose this specific model. The “combo” option includes the very top portion you see in the photo where filaments are placed and ready to be used. This is called the AMS Pro 2. The AMS feeds the filament into the machine for printing and holds four filaments at a time. It also has the ability to dry filament! If you find your filament is too wet, you can set the machine to dry the filaments for a specific amount of time. This is best done overnight if you intend to print the next day. It can not dry the filament while printing.
I strongly suggest getting the combo option if you purchase this model of printer.
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Next Up . . . What filaments should you buy right away
Till next time . . .
Teri
