3D printing Sammelsurium

Here I will unite my experiments, hints, tips and random finds in relation to 3d printing. Most of these experiments will be done with my P1S printer from Bambu Labs. Therefore this blog page is persistent.

• Online repair STL files with Formware's online STL repair service
• Selected printable models coming pre-loaded on the printer's SD card
• Bambu Lab Support pages

• I started printing all the models that come preloaded with the printer to get an idea of the variety of objects that can be printed, print times, eventual issues, etc. This was a good experience! It also produced a few useful tools! In particular
  • Bed scraper.. to clean the printbed from residual filaments
  • Bambu lab scraper.. allows to install the blade furnished with the printer for cleaning more strongly adhering parts, or detaching a print

The following process allows you to turn real-world objects into 3D-printable files with ease.

• Install a 3D Scanning App designed to utilize the iPhone's LiDAR and cameras for 3D scanning, like:
  • Polycam
  • 3D Scanner App
  • Scandy Pro
  • Qlone
• Prepare the Object:
  • Ensure the object is well-lit. Avoid shiny or transparent surfaces, as they can be hard to scan.
  • Place the object on a contrasting background to improve scan quality.
• Scan the Object:
  • Use the app to capture the object from multiple angles.
  • Follow on-screen instructions for best results.
• Export the 3D Model:
  • Most apps let you export in formats like STL, OBJ, or PLY, which are compatible with 3D printing.
• Edit the Model (Optional):
  • Use software like Blender, Meshmixer, or Tinkercad to refine the scan if needed.
• Prepare for Printing:
  • Import the model into a slicer software (e.g., Bambu Studio, Cura).
  • Adjust the print settings and generate G-code for your printer.