Perfect First Layer Podcast

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Perfect First Layer Podcast episodes

September 27, 2025 Second Printer Choices, How Heat Effects Equipment and MORE!!
This Episodes Questions:
Hi guys, enjoy the show. I’m new to 3D printing having purchased a Bambu A1 earlier this year. I’ve recently begun tackling DIY projects that require long print times, so I’m considering adding a second printer to use while my A1 is busy. Initially, I planned to buy another A1, but I’m now thinking about getting a different model to broaden my 3D printing capabilities.
So far, I’ve only worked with PLA and PETG, but I’m open to exploring other materials as I learn more. My budget is capped at $500. What printer would you recommend to complement my A1 and expand my options? Thanks for your suggestions! Mike S.

Hi,
Does the external temperature( household)along with the printer fans, both part fan and auxiliary potentially conflict to create issues with the MC board overheating, filament issues when printing and/or anything else? Can I use a temp controlled enclosure to prevent conflict in maintain temps or will the P1S suffice for this purpose?
Thanks for this podcast.
Once again,
Rosemarie
56 min
September 12, 2025 Our PC Setups, 3D AI Generation?, Why No Prusa Reviews?, and MORE!!!
This Episodes Questions:
I am curious what computers each of you use for all things 3D printing. I would also like to know what you all recommend, including brand, OS, speed, memory and so on.
Thanks,
Clint
I have two questions, the first being the availability of an AI program that can produce 3D printing files.
Rosemary
Why aren’t Prusa printers reviewed in your podcast?
Rosemary
52 min
August 29, 2025 Centuri Carbon or P1S?, Good TPU Printer?, and MORE!!!
This Episodes Questions:
Recently discovered your podcast on Spotify. Looking to upgrade from my JGAurora A5S. I’m wanting to start printing some small functional parts that will be used outdoors with ASA. Just wondering your take on the Centuri Carbon vs k1 vs P1S. All claim to print well with ASA. Looking to save money, but willing to pay a little more for a P1S if it is that much better. How does the print quality compare between these 3 machines especially for materials like ASA and are the extra features of a P1S or K1 in your opinion worth the increase in price from the elegoo? I don’t mind tinkering a little bit with a cheaper machine, but I also want it to be reliable out of the box. Thanks! Jon
I currently own a Bambu Labs P1S and I’m very happy with it. However, I’d like to get a second 3D printer dedicated solely to printing TPU. That way, I can keep the Bambu available for PLA and other materials. The TPU I plan to use is 85A shore hardness, and I’ll mainly be printing RC crawler tire inserts. Appearance of the print isn’t important—just functionality. Really enjoy the show! Thanks. Dan
57 min
August 15, 2025 Printing Shoes?, Snapmaker U1 Printer, Guy Talks About Glue and MORE!!!
This Episodes Question:
Hello Guy, JJ and Jerry,
I also wanted to let Guy know I designed and printed zero clearance throat plates for a local cabinet maker. We got Polymaker ASA and eSUN PLA+ to work. Also have a glue question for Guy: What filaments work with Superglue? I was disappointed that eSUN PLA+ does not. And for the filaments that are immune to Superglue, what is the best alternative? I use Gorilla Glue but it is too vicsous for smaller parts.
Thanks again,
Bert Schmitz
50 min
August 01, 2025 Critiquing New Printers-Some Good, Some Not So Good and MORE!!!
The trio discuss some new printers they have on the bench. You'll be surprised to hear what's going on!
52 min
July 18, 2025 What Should I Print?, Using a 3D Scanner and MORE!!!
This Episodes Questions
Is 3D modeling the right path for me?
Hey guys, I really look forward to your podcasts! I have been listening since the very early days finding you via Guy’s work with woodworking. Yet, I have not bought a printer. I am a 72 year old retired Chemical Engineer that made chemicals and plastics but nothing from plastics. I have come to realize that as much as I enjoy polymer chemistry and learning new things and solving problems, I think my desire to make things is my main driver. I want to use 3D printing to make useful things in mine and my friend’s lives. Cost is not a big factor. Beautiful, unique looking things that sit around are of no interest. As evidenced by my many vehicles and few collectibles or art objects!
I have been encouraged by the expansion of functional printable models on web sites. I expect this will only grow. For my use case, I think I need to get into 3D modeling to be able to make the things I want to make. Being able to modify a shared model would be great and I may need to start a model from scratch.
Two questions: First, do you agree that the 3D modeling route is the correct one? And second, If so, what application(s) should I consider for 3D modeling?
To further define my interests and capabilities, I got a decent drone to take photos on vacations around the property fueled by my love of YouTube creators. I like using it but getting the footage edited in the form I’m willing to share with others is too much non-satisfying work on the computer. The view isn’t worth the climb for me. Thus the drone sits! Will my 3D printer sit with it?
Bill the Wood Butcher
Have any of you used any 3D scanners? Are any of them good? I think it's a great idea, but I'm guessing the technology isn't mature yet.
Joe
56 min
July 05, 2025 New Printers Worth The $$$?, Expensive Accessories, What's This For?
56 min
June 20, 2025 Desktop CNC, K1C With CFS, State of MMU's, and MORE!!!
This Episodes Question:
Hi all,
I have recently build my first voron . Hell yeah .It's a 2.4 Ldo motors edition.
But now Iam ready with that i where thinking aboud thé next step . I'am thinking aboud a mmu system for it . I have seen thé trad rack and thé box turtle . But i heard the box turtle is more popular than thé trad rack . Co pilot gives me thé intention thé trad rack is cheaper but has also a bit more faults in it than thé box turtle . I love to build things so buying a of the shelf mmu system is not a option. Could you guy's talk aboud what are your pro's and neg's aboud these systems what you have build and which one you Prefer and why ?
I'am now more pulling towards thé trad rack because of the possibility of more fillements and i thinks it looks cooler
You guy's would help me with this so i can decide better
Kind regards Jeroen from Belgium
58 min
June 06, 2025 Bambu X1 and P1 Still Relevant?, Orca Profiles, JJ's New CNC and MORE!!!
This Episodes Questions:
Hey this is Brody just sold my ender 3 and am going to be buying a p1s. Just wondering because the x1 x one of the P1s are 2 years old now, if they’re still valuable option in 2025 or are they just outdated over priced junk?
Hey guys,
I recently bought a 0.6mm nozzle for my Ender 3 V3 KE. Sadly neither Orca or Creality Print come with a profile other than 0.4 for my printer. How do you tune a profile for a different nozzle size and what do I have to change?
I'm using Orca primarily.
Btw love your podcast and wish you the best :)
Jaron
1 hr 3 min
May 23, 2025 Elyarchi Madness, Best 2nd Printer, What's New, and MORE!!!
I bought a P1S for my daughter (5) and I to have a hobby together. Well, now... now I "need" a big printer (350 cubed, or bigger). It would be just for PLA and maybe PETG... more fun prints/decorations. Any recommendations? I'm looking for reliable, solid quality, and cheaper ($300-400 preferably. I'm fine with the secondary market)... "quiet" would be a huge bonus. I'm not really concerned with speed. On the flip side of that... I'm also pondering an "in office" printer. Again, looking for reliability, but it being quiet gets bumped up. Build volume A1 mini and up... it will be more for fun prints, more than functional, something to help pass the time. Kristian
1 hr 2 min