So I bought a 3D printer

 So I bought a 3D printer...

During my watch winder project, I got so frustrated about printing at the library, that I decided I need my own printer. So I started studying the interweb, watched endless Youtube videos and read endless reviews.

My goals were to have a reliable, easy to use and future proof printer. After carefull market analysis, I had limited the selection to two brands, Prusa (which was what the library had) or Bambulab. After more analysis, I ended up choosing a Bambulab P1S with AMS 2 Pro, my reasons were:

• Good reviews
• Ease of use
• Good quality prints
• The AMS2 option
• a very good deal from Bambulab website !

I do not mean to say, that the Prusa would not have been able to do the first three bullets as well, but money does not grow in a tree, so P1S it was. I later learned that the probable reason for the good deal was the introduction on P2S, but that's life...

I was aware of the controversy around Bambulabs policy on using 3rd party slicers. But I am happy using Apple ecosystem products, so I figured that this is pretty much the same thing so I did not think that was such a big deal for me.

I was able to set up the printer real quick, and I was printing in no time at all. That really speeded up my work and made it possible for me to finally finish the watch winder project.

Since then I must say that it was a really good purchase. I've been using it a lot for many different things. It's good for making precise jigs. I've used it to make various spare parts and to try different concepts. But most importantly, it allows me to perfect my designs. If each iteration of a print took weeks, at some point you would settle for good enough. Now I don't have to.