A1 bambu
I originally had a enderr 3 v3
I will say I learned how to replace virtually every part and how to make custom parts to fix design flaws
But no. I would not recommend it.
I got the A1 bambu. It just works.
You can also use it with AMS. Which is a 4 color multicolor system (optional).
Has wifi. No need to deal with getting cards and card readers and all that. There is also an app that you can monitor your print from. With video.
If you are printing a bunch of parts and one messes up, you can cancel that specific part and the rest of the print will continue.
This kind of thing is really awesome actually.
The slicer software is user friendly. (The software you use to prepare the print file,).
It has this whole thing where you can create projects with multiple plates. Didn’t know how awesome this was until I started using it. It’s so convenient.
The replacement parts are cheap. So far I haven’t needed any but I bought a few nozzles and a fan when I ordered mine just in case. Since I figured all printers were like my ender and needed things replaced regularly.
Honestly can’t say enough good things.
If you broke. The A1 mini is about $200.
It’s just as good as the A1. Same features just smaller print bed.
I bought one for my nephew and niece. They are kids and have learned how to use it.
No way could they use the ender without my help on every print.
Cause it seems to always have some problem.
Here is how you can verify what I have said. Go to reddit r/ender3v3 and r/bambulab
See which one has constant posts about big problems.
Bambulab slicer is based on prusa but has more features like the plate one I mentioned. I also think it’s more user friendly.
I do agree. Printer should be choose based on other factors but the slicer is just the cherry.
Bambu printers are excellent.
They are especially great for newbies. They just work. No tinkering. No replacing parts every few months.
They also print faster and at a higher quality.