AMS Reality Check: When Multi-Colour Printing Is Not Worth It
I use the AMS. I like the AMS. Having four colours loaded and ready to go, being able to send
How Many Filament Colours is Enough?
When I bought my first Bambu printer I had a very clear and entirely delusional plan for filament. I would
Bambu Studio 2.6.1 Beta — What Actually Changed and Why It Matters
Bambu Studio updates arrive regularly and most coverage of them follows the same pattern: paste the changelog, maybe add a
Anycubic Kobra X – My Next Printer?
I do not own the Anycubic Kobra X. I want to be clear about that from the start — this
Primed3D Full Spectrum 3D Printing Tool Guide
The standard multi-colour workflow in FDM printing has a ceiling. Load four spools of AMS-managed PLA, assign colours to model
Reduce Prime Tower Waste in Bambu Studio
If you print multi-colour models on a Bambu machine with AMS, you will have noticed the prime tower. That column
Ironing in Bambu Studio: How to Get a Perfectly Smooth Top Layer
The top surface of a 3D print is the face that people see first. Every layer line, every small gap
What is PLA-CF?
Standard PLA is excellent at what it does. It is easy to print, produces clean surface detail, and covers the
3D Printer Build Plates – A Complete Guide
The build plate is one of those variables that gets less attention than it deserves. Most people start with whatever
3D Printing Filament Types – Complete Guide
Walk into any filament store — physical or online — and the choice is overwhelming. PLA, PETG, ABS, ASA, TPU,
What is ABS?
ABS is one of the oldest materials in FDM 3D printing and one of the most misunderstood. It has a
Snapmaker U1 Tool Changer 3D Printer
The Snapmaker U1 is not a machine I have printed on. I want to be clear about that from the