So the Bambu labs A1 looks like the perfect starting point.

One problem, it uses proprietary firmware and software, I’m a big advocate for owning the things you buy, and not supporting companies that don’t allow you to do that as much as I reasonably can. So yea I can’t buy Bambu.

The Creality SparkX i7 seems nice, it looks like a straight up clone of the A1
https://store.creality.com/eu/products/sparkx-i7-3d-printer

I’ve heard a lot of people complain about Creality though, so unsure. I’m a bit stuck and getting decision fatigue.

My budget is ~500 Euro.

Help.

  • PonyOfWar@pawb.social
    3·
    4 months ago

    In any space where you spend a lot of time, I’d recommend an enclosed printer and an air filter or outside ventilation. While the fumes of PLA and PETG are not proven to be harmful, they do contain microplastics that you’ll breathe in.

    • The Shittinator@forum.guncadindex.comEnglish
      2·
      4 months ago

      This is also good advice for ABS/ASA and filled plastics. Honestly, I’m way less concerned about PLA fumes than I am styrene or potential airborne microscopic carbon fibers.

    • SaveTheTuaHawk@lemmy.caEnglish
      11·
      4 months ago

      they do contain microplastics that you’ll breathe in.

      so does every plastic packaging of your food.