Are We Entering an AMS Arms Race?
When Bambu Lab launched the X1 Carbon in 2022 with the AMS — the Automatic Material System — they did […]
real-world-testing
Toy Soldier Flexi Mini: A Small Print With a Big Colour Change Count
Sometimes a print chooses itself. With two printers now running side by side — the Bambu A1 and the Anycubic
Anycubic Kobra X — Week One: An A1 Owner’s Honest Assessment
One week in. The Kobra X has been on the desk beside the A1 since it arrived, and I have
What a Bambu A1 Owner Really Wants From Their Next Printer
The A1 is a genuinely excellent machine. Two years in, it is still my daily workhorse, still handles the vast
Filament Dryers: Why You Need One, When You Really Need One, and Which to Buy
Moisture is the most underdiagnosed problem in hobbyist 3D printing. Stringing that appears from nowhere on a spool you have
Someone Ran Klipper on a Nintendo Switch to Speed Up Their 3D Printer — and It Worked
I am posting this purely because I find it interesting. It is not directly relevant to my A1 or Kobra
Anycubic Kobra X: Unboxing, Setup, and First Print
As covered in the Kobra X editorial and the Kobra 4 vs Kobra X post, I have had the Kobra
Bambu Lab vs OrcaSlicer: The PR Crisis That Blew Up in Their Face
When we covered the Bambu Lab vs OrcaSlicer situation a few weeks ago, the story was already serious. Bambu had
Anycubic Kobra 4 vs Kobra X: Two Printers, One Confusing Lineup
Anycubic announced the Kobra 4 this week, and my first reaction was the same one I suspect a lot of
The True Cost of Owning a Bambu Lab A1 for One Year
Nobody tells you the full number before you buy. The machine price is on the product page. The filament cost
BMCU vs AMS: Is the DIY Multi-Colour Alternative Worth the Risk?
The Bambu AMS Lite that ships with the A1 Combo costs around £100–£120 when purchased separately. The BMCU — the
How to Convince Your Spouse You NEED Another 3D Printer
You already have a 3D printer. It works. It sits on the desk and does exactly what you bought it