Most of the stuff people print can be printed just as well on the, currently 179.99, A1-Mini. You have the same sort of speed as the A1 at only slightly more than half the cost. I recently bought 3 A1-mini's and figure they will print 80% of parts I need and grabbed a P1S to print larger items and items needing something more robust like ABS... the enclosure of the P1S allows for this. The balance of 3 to 1 seems about right for what I need... If I need to print more parts in ABS I will just add another P1S and if I find I need to print many larger items in PLA or PETG I will add an A1 to print larger items that the Mini cannot handle but which do not require an enclosure... I am trying for the right balance of equipment to maximize production and minimize total investment in gear. Bambu is looking like it was a good choice for me.. I may even do some reviews of their gear and supplies as I am very pleased with them.
@@IncognitaLabs great insight and yes the A1 mini is an incredible machine but too small for most of my needs. My first print on the A1 was over 4’ tall.
Waiting for my P1S Combo order to arrive, and after having gone from a Flashforge Finder 1, to a secondhand Prusa MK2.5S+, no real option on the market, price wise would be a decent upgrade and fulfill some new features I would need. As becoming a father over the new years some of the features with the Prusa could no longer really be the way forward for us, and as the missus is getting into it more now as well easy of multi color prints is a welcome upgrade for both of us, less sound is a great benefit for the neighbors and the kid and the enclosure means that the little one or guest can’t accidentally mess up a print. I had for the longest time thought of making a enclosure around the Prusa, but with its motherboard frying the heated bed pins before Christmas I scoured the web for replacements and upgrades and realized, price wise I was slowly paying for the P1S Combo, so should I not just go for that as an upgrade to what I have? Don’t get me wrong, I’m still reviving the Prusa and probably not selling it because when it works, it is an amazing workhorse, and as a second printer with most of the features one would want, I see no need to get rid of it. Better to give it to the little tyke when he grows up and by that point it won’t matter if it breaks. The only thing I’m worried about is should I have gone for the X1C instead, and will there be something revolutionary or just that much cheaper at CES 2025 that makes my P1S purchase somewhat a waste? Either way I can’t wait to set up and make the things go “whirrrr” soon. The shop hasn’t got any shipments in the end of December now, so I might have to wait til the kid pops out before I got to play and who knows, I might not have time to play with it rather than him😅👍🏼 Nice review of the A1 and its options. Was really thinking of one had it not been for the enclosure.
@ oh yeah! The H2D seems cool if the leaks are to be believed, and any other they introduce is partly why I almost hesitated getting the P1S Combo, but at the same time unless it changes the price drastically, it would always either be overspending on untested new, or overspending on last gen “about to be replaced”. Just hope they show off/introduce new upgrades to the P series.
My first printer was an A8. Learning curve was intense. Ended up converting it into a laser engraver. Now I have an X1C and an Adventurer 5M Pro, so all that time investment into my printer is now spent in CAD.
If the A1 rocked your world, wait until you buy a P1S that lets you print with better materials. ABS, ASA, Nylon, TPU (way easier with an enclosure) Way better materials for automotive use. Cheers!
There is no comparison on other brands. For years I used one ANet A8, then went to three of them due to time. You just cant get the throughput with one. Octoprint in those days was key and Raspberry Pi. Bambu to the rescue and there is no other brand that even comes close. Currently I use an X1C and it is amazing the difference. I watch every 3D printing video on RUclips and there is just nothing out there that even comes close. The A1 combo is the best idea for budget conscious. The idea of China watching you? Its kinda arrogant considering you dont matter! Think of all the people on the planet and YOU have something China wants? Sorry, but its not a concern for us peons. Hope this helps someone!
I've been doing an insane amount of research, since I want to dive into the 3d printing world. As a hobbyist with future sales in mind, I've been considering a Bambu X1C or a Creality K2, since they're both self contained, print from the box systems. Am I going overboard?o
@@harvestkitty it really depends on what you want to print. The X1C is on my list when I have the need for it. Unless you are going to be printing really weird filaments like ABS or Nylon. The A1 can print lots of different filament.
I went with the K2 combo for my first 3d printer. I was considering the X1C for black Friday deals and chose for the K2 bc it was cheaper, bigger and more capable. (at the time) Plus its open source. I can print from my own network without having to log into crealitys cloud and have the patience to deal with crealitys issues though I got mine at a time where most issues are gone and I did get an unblemished unit. The quality is there. Sturdy construction and heavy. You are right on point considering among these two, because if you get serious you will grow and these machines will last you a long time, avoiding collecting too many useless 3d printers. The A1 plate its way to small. But 1500 plus tax is a bit too much for a hobbie that wont make you any money. Future sales in mind is another matter, and you need to be clear about this. 1500 worth of A1s is far better than a k2, you can print multiple parts at once for assembly, (almost 4 256 mm vs just one 350mm) and they don't cost as much electricity as the K2, which needs its own dedicated power outlet, the X1C consumes nothing in comparison.
Most of the stuff people print can be printed just as well on the, currently 179.99, A1-Mini. You have the same sort of speed as the A1 at only slightly more than half the cost. I recently bought 3 A1-mini's and figure they will print 80% of parts I need and grabbed a P1S to print larger items and items needing something more robust like ABS... the enclosure of the P1S allows for this. The balance of 3 to 1 seems about right for what I need... If I need to print more parts in ABS I will just add another P1S and if I find I need to print many larger items in PLA or PETG I will add an A1 to print larger items that the Mini cannot handle but which do not require an enclosure... I am trying for the right balance of equipment to maximize production and minimize total investment in gear. Bambu is looking like it was a good choice for me.. I may even do some reviews of their gear and supplies as I am very pleased with them.
@@IncognitaLabs great insight and yes the A1 mini is an incredible machine but too small for most of my needs. My first print on the A1 was over 4’ tall.
Waiting for my P1S Combo order to arrive, and after having gone from a Flashforge Finder 1, to a secondhand Prusa MK2.5S+, no real option on the market, price wise would be a decent upgrade and fulfill some new features I would need. As becoming a father over the new years some of the features with the Prusa could no longer really be the way forward for us, and as the missus is getting into it more now as well easy of multi color prints is a welcome upgrade for both of us, less sound is a great benefit for the neighbors and the kid and the enclosure means that the little one or guest can’t accidentally mess up a print. I had for the longest time thought of making a enclosure around the Prusa, but with its motherboard frying the heated bed pins before Christmas I scoured the web for replacements and upgrades and realized, price wise I was slowly paying for the P1S Combo, so should I not just go for that as an upgrade to what I have? Don’t get me wrong, I’m still reviving the Prusa and probably not selling it because when it works, it is an amazing workhorse, and as a second printer with most of the features one would want, I see no need to get rid of it. Better to give it to the little tyke when he grows up and by that point it won’t matter if it breaks. The only thing I’m worried about is should I have gone for the X1C instead, and will there be something revolutionary or just that much cheaper at CES 2025 that makes my P1S purchase somewhat a waste? Either way I can’t wait to set up and make the things go “whirrrr” soon. The shop hasn’t got any shipments in the end of December now, so I might have to wait til the kid pops out before I got to play and who knows, I might not have time to play with it rather than him😅👍🏼 Nice review of the A1 and its options. Was really thinking of one had it not been for the enclosure.
@@BuzzBazzJ I’m really holding off on an X1C because I wanna see what this new machine is that’s coming out of Bambu
@ oh yeah! The H2D seems cool if the leaks are to be believed, and any other they introduce is partly why I almost hesitated getting the P1S Combo, but at the same time unless it changes the price drastically, it would always either be overspending on untested new, or overspending on last gen “about to be replaced”. Just hope they show off/introduce new upgrades to the P series.
I'm sure it's an operator head space and timing issue.
you can even get good prints with an anet a8 altho its alot more work
@@MyAcer20 I had an Anet for a bit. They are good machines
My first printer was an A8. Learning curve was intense. Ended up converting it into a laser engraver. Now I have an X1C and an Adventurer 5M Pro, so all that time investment into my printer is now spent in CAD.
If the A1 rocked your world, wait until you buy a P1S that lets you print with better materials.
ABS, ASA, Nylon, TPU (way easier with an enclosure) Way better materials for automotive use.
Cheers!
@@ausfoodgarden I’ve printed all of those materials on open beds in heated rooms except TPU.
@@JohnPartsDesigns True, but way easier to get consistent results with an enclosure and ABS/ASA stink! Cheers!
There is no comparison on other brands. For years I used one ANet A8, then went to three of them due to time. You just cant get the throughput with one. Octoprint in those days was key and Raspberry Pi. Bambu to the rescue and there is no other brand that even comes close. Currently I use an X1C and it is amazing the difference. I watch every 3D printing video on RUclips and there is just nothing out there that even comes close. The A1 combo is the best idea for budget conscious. The idea of China watching you? Its kinda arrogant considering you dont matter! Think of all the people on the planet and YOU have something China wants? Sorry, but its not a concern for us peons. Hope this helps someone!
Exactly!
I've been doing an insane amount of research, since I want to dive into the 3d printing world. As a hobbyist with future sales in mind, I've been considering a Bambu X1C or a Creality K2, since they're both self contained, print from the box systems. Am I going overboard?o
@@harvestkitty it really depends on what you want to print. The X1C is on my list when I have the need for it. Unless you are going to be printing really weird filaments like ABS or Nylon. The A1 can print lots of different filament.
I went with the K2 combo for my first 3d printer. I was considering the X1C for black Friday deals and chose for the K2 bc it was cheaper, bigger and more capable. (at the time) Plus its open source. I can print from my own network without having to log into crealitys cloud and have the patience to deal with crealitys issues though I got mine at a time where most issues are gone and I did get an unblemished unit. The quality is there. Sturdy construction and heavy. You are right on point considering among these two, because if you get serious you will grow and these machines will last you a long time, avoiding collecting too many useless 3d printers. The A1 plate its way to small. But 1500 plus tax is a bit too much for a hobbie that wont make you any money. Future sales in mind is another matter, and you need to be clear about this. 1500 worth of A1s is far better than a k2, you can print multiple parts at once for assembly, (almost 4 256 mm vs just one 350mm) and they don't cost as much electricity as the K2, which needs its own dedicated power outlet, the X1C consumes nothing in comparison.
@ all great points as well! I looked into the K2 and it wasn’t for me.
I thumbs down your video because of the clickbait title
If I didn’t once believe that 3D printing sucked I wouldn’t have used that title.
skill issue
No more like a patience issue. I can make it work but I’m too busy to be playing around when I need something to work.