It is worth noting that the P1S has been surpassed by the latest P2S 3D printer, but with the P2S still costing around $549, you do have to shell out $200 more for the newer model. With the P1S, you're still getting a fully enclosed printing environment, a good option for prints that require uniform high temperatures for cleaner prints. A build volume of 256 x 256 x 256 mm and a large textured PEI spring steel sheet for removing your creations easily after they've finished printing.
The Bambu Lab P1S is a fairly speedy printer for the price, able to achieve up to a 20,000 mm/s² acceleration limit. The P1S comes with Bambu Lab's proprietary 0.4mm nozzles as standard, attached to a direct drive extruder. This gives better pressure control while you're printing, improving accuracy and avoiding excessive filament waste.
The built-in LCD screen and control panel let you easily control and set up your printer to start creating. WiFi and Bluetooth connectivity let you transfer your prints to the printer with ease, but there's also a microSD port if you want to transfer prints directly to the machine. To keep an eye on how your prints are doing, you can access the built-in time-lapse camera to make sure everything is running smoothly and is on track for a completed print.
This is a superb choice for a starting 3D printer for someone new to the hobby, especially if you're looking for a printer with an enclosure. At just $349 , it's going to be hard to find a printer with this kind of pedigree for less.
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