Suggestions for new 3D Printer User

[PeighDay]

I bit the bullet last night and purchased an Ender 3 S1 Pro. Should arrive by Tuesday. I have printed very briefly before with PLA and PLA+ and very excited to be able to print in other material as well. I was reading through various post / threads trying to gain as much knowledge as I can but just have a couple of questions for the greater minds out there;

• Which brand of filament do you recommend or use or does that matter? - https://www.arrmaforum.com/threads/new-3d-printer.60035/post-898295
• Do I need an enclosure? Or build something similar to this https://www.arrmaforum.com/threads/finished-setting-up-my-3dp-tent-and-stand.51422/
• Should I use some kind of dampeners or something similar to reduce vibration - had to do this with an older 3d printer I was borrowing.
• Is there any reason to use PLA when PLA+ is available?

Any other tips or tricks for somebody who is just starting out with 3D printing?

Definitely found some nice projects members have submitted on this forum. Appreciate everyone who has already shared their knowledge / STL files.

 

[djrahbee]

Sub'd for curiosity

 

[#ARRMArcfanboy4life]

Sub'd for curiosity

You know there is a watch button, right? Is the watch button still not working for you?

I am curious to see where this thread goes too.

 

[djrahbee]

You know there is a watch button, right?

Yeh I know...

 

[ColosTommy]

Found this helpful when setting up my first ever printer earlier this week,

also an Ender 3 S1 Pro

 

[Donovan]

I bit the bullet last night and purchased an Ender 3 S1 Pro. Should arrive by Tuesday. I have printed very briefly before with PLA and PLA+ and very excited to be able to print in other material as well. I was reading through various post / threads trying to gain as much knowledge as I can but just have a couple of questions for the greater minds out there;

• Which brand of filament do you recommend or use or does that matter? - https://www.arrmaforum.com/threads/new-3d-printer.60035/post-898295
• Do I need an enclosure? Or build something similar to this https://www.arrmaforum.com/threads/finished-setting-up-my-3dp-tent-and-stand.51422/
• Should I use some kind of dampeners or something similar to reduce vibration - had to do this with an older 3d printer I was borrowing.
• Is there any reason to use PLA when PLA+ is available?

Any other tips or tricks for somebody who is just starting out with 3D printing?

Definitely found some nice projects members have submitted on this forum. Appreciate everyone who has already shared their knowledge / STL files.

Sunlu filament is pretty good quality.

 

[RCbuzz]

I have just been using regular PLA as it was very reasonably priced. Has been great! Surprisingly durable given the material.

Some day would like to step up to an S1 or S1 pro to get into TPU printing.

Biggest frustration with initial setup (ender 3 pro) was making sure alignment and all components were square. Even the factory built build plate was off...

With PLA no I don't think you will need an enclosure. With filaments like ABS I hear it is almost a necessity to have one.

I try to have my printer on the sturdiest table I can find to minimize vibration, my preference.

 

[PeighDay]

Sunlu filament is pretty good quality.

Thank you for that info. I saw another member suggested that company as well. I purchased this last time I was 3D printing.

I have just been using regular PLA as it was very reasonably priced. Has been great! Surprisingly durable given the material.

Some day would like to step up to an S1 or S1 pro to get into TPU printing.

I did purchase some Hatchbox PLA last time I was printing. Seemed to work pretty well

 

[Donovan]

Thank you for that info. I saw another member suggested that company as well. I purchased this last time I was 3D printing.

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I did purchase some Hatchbox PLA last time I was printing. Seemed to work pretty well

I also use and like Overture and Polymaker filament.

 

[kspitters]

I use hatchbox

 

[Donovan]

I use hatchbox

Do you like it?

 

[kspitters]

Do you like it?

I haven’t used anything else. It worked good for a bit, but my last print was pretty ugly. Some smart people here told me it had gotten too wet, so Im going to dry it and I’ll report back. Im currently in the car to St Louis for the week, and got home from florida yesterday. I’ll post on the 3d print section when im back.

 

[Donovan]

I haven’t used anything else. It worked good for a bit, but my last print was pretty ugly. Some smart people here told me it had gotten too wet, so Im going to dry it and I’ll report back. Im currently in the car to St Louis for the week, and got home from florida yesterday. I’ll post on the 3d print section when im back.

Yeah, I think mine are too wet to.

 

[#ARRMArcfanboy4life]

With filaments like ABS I hear it is almost a necessity to have one.

With ABS you need a enclosure and an air vent. ABS fumes are toxic.

 

[RCbuzz]

Standard Turnigy Brand PLA here:

 

[Donovan]

Overture filament .28 layer hight.
The front is ugly because it had supports.

 

[Tex Koder]

I bit the bullet last night and purchased an Ender 3 S1 Pro. Should arrive by Tuesday.

Awesome!
Will be fun & exciting!!

I have printed very briefly before with PLA and PLA+ and very excited to be able to print in other material as well. I was reading through various post / threads trying to gain as much knowledge as I can but just have a couple of questions for the greater minds out there;

• Which brand of filament do you recommend or use or does that matter? - https://www.arrmaforum.com/threads/new-3d-printer.60035/post-898295
• Do I need an enclosure? Or build something similar to this https://www.arrmaforum.com/threads/finished-setting-up-my-3dp-tent-and-stand.51422/
• Should I use some kind of dampeners or something similar to reduce vibration - had to do this with an older 3d printer I was borrowing.
• Is there any reason to use PLA when PLA+ is available?

Any other tips or tricks for somebody who is just starting out with 3D printing?

Definitely found some nice projects members have submitted on this forum. Appreciate everyone who has already shared their knowledge / STL files.

I use a bunch of eSun.

IF you plan on printing with ASA, CF, PC you might as well invest in an enclosure.

I have my printer with custom rubber feet sitting on a large ceramic tile.

Use PLA+ ,mush less headache.

Take your time calibrating your printer.
Write down how you change its settings (from standard/defaults) Because each printer is just slightly different (even between the same models). And you need to tweak it to make it optimal.

 

[Cereal_killer]

I haven’t used anything else. It worked good for a bit, but my last print was pretty ugly. Some smart people here told me it had gotten too wet, so Im going to dry it and I’ll report back. Im currently in the car to St Louis for the week, and got home from florida yesterday. I’ll post on the 3d print section when im back.

What part of St.louis?!? My home state

As far as everything else. I’m sure @Tex Koder or @3d-rc.myshopify.com could help? If not I’m sure that there’s tons of wealth knowledge on YouTube or Facebook even.

 

[Camaroboy383]

I have just been using regular PLA as it was very reasonably priced. Has been great! Surprisingly durable given the material.

Some day would like to step up to an S1 or S1 pro to get into TPU printing.

Biggest frustration with initial setup (ender 3 pro) was making sure alignment and all components were square. Even the factory built build plate was off...

With PLA no I don't think you will need an enclosure. With filaments like ABS I hear it is almost a necessity to have one.

I try to have my printer on the sturdiest table I can find to minimize vibration, my preference.

Keep in mind you can print 95A TPU all day long with a small piece of PTFE placed into the receiving side of the feeder assembly.. ..

it will also print 87A all day long if you run in the 20mm sec range.. slow yes, but it will print just fine..

 

[RCbuzz]

Keep in mind you can print 95A TPU all day long with a small piece of PTFE placed into the receiving side of the feeder assembly.. ..

it will also print 87A all day long if you run in the 20mm sec range.. slow yes, but it will print just fine..

Thank you!! I don't have spare tube yet but I will check it out. Been meaning to pick some up but it seems like most of the Capricorn tube is fake on amazon, couldn't tell what was what..