Category: 3D Printing
What to Do With Bambu AMS Filament Poo: 5 Options Ranked for Your Setup
Bambu AMS generates more filament poo than most users realize. Here are 5 actual options — ranked by waste volume — for what to do with it right now.
Creality M1 & R1 Recycled Filament Tolerance: Will It Clog Your Printer?
Creality M1 & R1 recycled output has ±0.1mm tolerance — double the range of commercial filament. Here’s exactly what that means for Bambu AMS users, Ender owners, and where recycled filament is actually safe to use.
Creality M1 & R1 Indiegogo: Price, Shipping Status & Buying Advice
Compare historical Creality M1 and R1 prices, verified shipping updates, prototype results and recycling costs before deciding whether the system fits your workshop.
Is the Bambu Lab A1 Mini Worth It for Beginners in 2026? (Honest Review)
The A1 Mini is worth it. Just not for every beginner. If you’re still choosing between models, here’s how it stacks up against the rest of the range. Most reviews of this printer were written in 2023, the week…
Bambu Lab A2L: Confirmed Specs, Price, and Cutting Module (+ A2 Background)
The A2L is shipping and the full reviews are in. We also put it through a complete hands-on review. ✅ The A2L is official and on sale. “Extra Large” turned out to be real: the build volume is up…
Is a Filament Recycler Worth It? (M1/R1 ROI Calculator)
People love the idea of a filament recycler because it sounds like free money. Turn trash into spools. Beat the system. Save the planet. Whatever. If buying beats recycling for you, here’s the best filament to buy by type.…
Creality Filament Maker M1 & Shredder R1 — Price, Release Timeline, Specs (Live Tracker)
Creality’s Filament Maker M1 and Shredder R1 promise a home “shred → extrude” recycling loop. This live tracker separates confirmed facts from open questions, adds a 20-question backer checklist, summarizes community concerns, and logs every meaningful update with timestamps.
Anker vs. Bambu Lab: Why the King of E-Commerce Lost the 3D Printing War
In 2022, Anker launched the AnkerMake M5 with a record-shattering $8.8M Kickstarter. But three years later, the industry leader isn’t the e-commerce giant—it’s Bambu Lab. This article explores how “Hard-Tech Logic” defeated “E-commerce Logic,” and why Anker’s record-breaking $46M…
SparkX i7 First Setup & First Print: Beginner Quick Start (Self-Check + Auto Leveling)
Get your SparkX i7 ready for its first print with a beginner-friendly quick start. Includes first-time self-check expectations, PLA loading (spool/PTFE or CFS Lite), auto leveling, first-layer checks, and fast fixes.
SparkX i7 vs Creality Hi: Which One Should You Buy If You Want Easy, Clean Prints?
Trying to choose between SparkX i7 and Creality Hi? This simple guide compares real-life differences—multi-color plans, print size, and daily ease—so you can buy the right one.
