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Follow my journey into Directed Technology! Laser cutters/engravers, 3D Printers, CNC mills and more!
Joyalens Digital Microscope Review
A quick review of the JL246MS 7 inch Digital Microscope from Joyalens. ** Win the pictured (pink) microscop/telescope!! ** Watch the video to find out how!
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AC Infinity CLOUDLINE S6, Quiet 6” Inline Duct Fan with Speed Controller: amzn.to/3WwTVff
AC Infinity Flexible 6-Inch Aluminum Ducting: amzn.to/3Ywe4Uu
AC Infinity Wall-Mount Duct Grille Vent for 6-Inch Ducting: amzn.to/3PGdTSn
TAILONZ PNEUMATIC Air Flow Control Valve - amzn.to/457Qale
TAILONZ PNEUMATIC Blue 6mm OD 4mm ID Polyurethane PU Air Hose Pipe Tube Kit - amzn.to/3Qsorah
Other useful items:
ForPro 99% Isopropyl Alcohol (IPA): amzn.to/3BKyH5I
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TAILONZ PNEUMATIC Air Flow Control Valve - amzn.to/457Qale
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Bambu Lab Sued by Stratasys! - Is this the end of consumer 3D printing??
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Lawsuits linked below! Stratasys INC has filed two lawsuits against several companies including Bambulab Limited for patent violation! Is this the end of consumer 3D printing??? Let me know what you think in the comments. Civil Action No. 2:24-cv-00644 - insight.rpxcorp.com/litigation_documents/15797607 Civil Action No. 2:24-cv-00645 - insight.rpxcorp.com/litigation_documents/15797606 Some of m...
3DMakerPro Moose 3D Scanner Review
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Let's take a look at the production version of the Moose 3D scanner from 3D Maker Pro! This unit is currently on sale (August 6th-23rd) and you can save an additional $15 by using this link: bit.ly/3LXe7Dz and the discount code (DT3CH) #3DMakerPro #Moose JM Studio software is avialable here: forum.jimumeta.com/home/help/download.html 0:14 - Intro 0:57 - Feature and Specs 1:56 - Demo 7:35 - Pros...
Revopoint Miraco 3D Scanner - 10 minute Review
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Join me for a quick review on the production version of the Miraco 3D scanner from Revopoint. 0:17 - Intro 0:50 - Features 1:50 - Demo 3:44 - Pros & Cons 7:55 - Overall Rating Some of my favorite products (Amazon Affiliate Links) Miraco Pro 3D scanner - amzn.to/3xO2ifu Adonstar Digital Microscope - amzn.to/3U1yc15 AnkerWork M650 Wireless Lavalier Microphone - amzn.to/3RiP9ko Decibel Meter, Tade...
Maytronics Dolphin Nautilus cc Pro Review 2024 - Robotic Pool Cleaner
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After 11 years my Dolphin Premiere robot died and I had to replace it. I chose the Dolphin Nautilus cc Pro as my next pool cleaner. In this video I do a comprehensive review of the features, pros and cons of this unit. #poolcleaner #poolcare #review Chapters: 0:17 - Intro 1:13 - Robot Overview 7:29 - Pool Deployment 8:15 - Wifi Setup 11:54 - Underwater Video Vignette 13:01 - Fine Filter Cleanin...
Revopoint Miraco Pro Unboxing - Cord Free 3D Scanner!
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Join me as I unbox the production version (post Kickstarter) of the Revopoint Miraco handheld 3D Scanner! This scanner features cord free, pc free 3D scanning abilities! Full review coming soon! Some of my favorite products (Amazon Affiliate Links) Miraco Pro 3D scanner - amzn.to/3xO2ifu Adonstar Digital Microscope - amzn.to/3U1yc15 AnkerWork M650 Wireless Lavalier Microphone - amzn.to/3RiP9ko ...
FIXDRY 3D Filament Dryer Review - DOUBLE-NT1 - Excellent 3D Printer Accessory - High Value
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Don't buy a 3D filament dryer until you watch this review! I was VERY impressed with the Double NT1 filament dryer from FIXDRY! Use Code DTCH10 to save 10% - fixdryofficial.com/directedt3ch Affiliate Link for FIXDRY Double NT1 Filament Dryer - fixdryofficial.com/directedt3ch Amazon Affiliate LInks for other products I often use: PTFE Tube - amzn.to/4cGWDGV Hygrometer - amzn.to/3W4aHVI Adonstar ...
An Honest Comparison between the Bambu Lab P1S and the A1! Features - AMS Units and Noise Levels!
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Let me show you how the Bambu Lab P1S compares to the A1. I'll talk about the ease of setup, compare features, ease of use, operation, noise, AMS units, waste management and give some final thoughts. Intro - 0:00 1. Ease of Setup - A1 - 1:23 2. Ease of Setup - P1S - 2:12 3. Feature Comparison - 4:58 4. Ease of Use - 10:04 5. Operation - 13:40 6. Noise Levels (dB) - 15:22 7. AMS Units - 20:19 8....
Making Rubber Stamps on your laser! Settings, speeds, and tips! Lightburn tips and test card files
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Everything you need to know to make a rubber stamp using your laser! We'll go over lightburn settings, speed and power settings and I'll give you the test card files I created! Test Card Files available here: 60 Watt Test Card -drive.google.com/file/d/1hU26l_7PoRsVEzewk6z7GUIHP7XzrDUp/view?usp=sharing High Power Test Card - drive.google.com/file/d/1nEkcXXpI-3695jSTmiOvZdkvxKAqpomZ/view?usp=driv...
Twenty One Pilots Fan Art using Relief Maker Software - New Album Clancy - CNC Woodworking
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Would you like to harness the power of any STL/OBJ 3D file in your relief carvings? Then you need to check out Relief Maker! This is a very simple yet powerful software solution that you can incorporate to make custom 3D carvings on your CNC or laser engraving machines! Visit www.reliefmaker.com/ to try it out! Save 25% on a lifetime license during the month of June using code JUNE25
Magtame Magnetic USB Charging/Data Cable Review - Possibly the best charging cable out there?!?
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Magtame Magnetic USB Charging/Data Cable Review - Possibly the best charging cable out there?!?
How To Quiet Your 3d Printer - Quiet Down the Bambu P1S
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How To Quiet Your 3d Printer - Quiet Down the Bambu P1S
Should you outsource your 3D printing? - JLC3DP Review
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Should you outsource your 3D printing? - JLC3DP Review
Atomstack ACE PRO V2 Laser Engraver/Cutter Review - A10 Prov V2 with F 30 V2 Air Assist
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Atomstack ACE PRO V2 Laser Engraver/Cutter Review - A10 Prov V2 with F 30 V2 Air Assist
Eibos Polyphemus Motor Replacement & Teardown
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Eibos Polyphemus Motor Replacement & Teardown
eibos Polyphemus Review and Roller Upgrades! - Rotating Filament Dryer for 3D Printing
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eibos Polyphemus Review and Roller Upgrades! - Rotating Filament Dryer for 3D Printing
How to Read Test Cards for Laser Cutting various materials - Explanations, Tips, and tricks!
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How to Read Test Cards for Laser Cutting various materials - Explanations, Tips, and tricks!
Panda Touch Review - Unboxing, Installation and review of a Panda Touch on a Bambu Lab P1S
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Panda Touch Review - Unboxing, Installation and review of a Panda Touch on a Bambu Lab P1S
Bambu Lab A1 to P1S upgrade! Temporarilly replacing my recalled 3D printer.
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Bambu Lab A1 to P1S upgrade! Temporarilly replacing my recalled 3D printer.
Bambu Lab A1 TOTAL RECALL!!! It's official! Now do you want $80 or $120? You have options!
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Bambu Lab A1 TOTAL RECALL!!! It's official! Now do you want $80 or $120? You have options!
5 Tips for Bambu Lab A1 3D Printer Owners! - Tips to ensure a great 3D printing experience.
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5 Tips for Bambu Lab A1 3D Printer Owners! - Tips to ensure a great 3D printing experience.
5 Shipping Tips to increase Profit for Business Owners doing online sales!
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5 Shipping Tips to increase Profit for Business Owners doing online sales!
Bambu A1 Review - An Honest Review of this $399 3D Printer
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Bambu A1 Review - An Honest Review of this $399 3D Printer
Bambu Lab A1 Unboxing, Overview, and Initial Thoughts. Keep or YEET!?
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Bambu Lab A1 Unboxing, Overview, and Initial Thoughts. Keep or YEET!?
Lines Per Inch (LPI) in Laser Engraving - Master this setting!
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Lines Per Inch (LPI) in Laser Engraving - Master this setting!
Rotary Comparison - Chuck vs. 4 Wheel - Which Rotary should I buy?
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Rotary Comparison - Chuck vs. 4 Wheel - Which Rotary should I buy?
How to clean your CO2 Laser Lens and Mirrors (Omtech and Other Brands)
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How to clean your CO2 Laser Lens and Mirrors (Omtech and Other Brands)
Over 35 HOT LASER DEALS for Black Friday 2023
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Over 35 HOT LASER DEALS for Black Friday 2023
Step-by-Step Guide: Laser Engraving a Full Wrap Tumbler Design (Omtech Laser, Cloudray Laser, etc)
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Step-by-Step Guide: Laser Engraving a Full Wrap Tumbler Design (Omtech Laser, Cloudray Laser, etc)
Do you know when the new printers come out from Bambo I heard it’s in October or November
I wish I knew!
Great video😍 Thank you! This really removed the anxiety.
very nice review
Thank you!
Thank you for your comprehensive review of these two printers. I was leaning toward the P1S as I hope to print ABS and eventually carbon filled nylon. The A1 is definitely enticing though. Could you please provide a link or information as to where you obtained the riser for the AMS? I see similar printables, but I like yours better. Once again, thank you for taking the time to go through the details of these two printers.
Here ya go! - makerworld.com/en/models/19535#profileId-19420
I don't which one to buy, please help me to decide
It really depends what you want to print (i.e. filament types) and your budget.
@@directedt3ch I bought the A1
Great video <3
Thank you!!
I am thinking that this will kill the consumer market and that it is on purpose so that onIy large companies will be able to afford usable 3d printers. This is a way to control the market to keep average people from printing what they want. The timing is suspicious with all the ghost gun regulation attempts. Instead of having to regulate printers, they are just using this companies patents to destroy the consumer market.
I started with Crealitys Ender 5 Plus.... Then a Kingroon kp3s to keep me printing while the Ender got BTT'd but that turned into a nightmare thats never ended. So I brought an A1 on its own as i dont need multi colour as a norm, The Bambu A1.... Its like jumping from a deflated Dingy onto a Jetski. Had the assistant tell me the X belt needed tightening and to lub up the screws and rails. Handy reminders thatll keep it smooth.... Although they do get a bit excited sometimes lol.
Aren't these printers wonderful! It is a night and day difference from printers from just a couple years ago!
Don't be under any impression that bambulab is a small start up company, I love my P1P but I purchased stocks in stratasys today because it can only go up at this point. I'm hoping for a settlement or an acquisition
I seen you used diodes in your air assist upgrade, Are the diodes required? I seen another video and it says diodes are optional equipment but doesn't explain why.
You'll hear both sides of this argument. When the coil in the solenoid is energized, a magnetic field is created that moves the metal plunger which allows the air to flow. When the coil is denergized, that magnetic field collapes and that induces a voltage back into the coil. That will go back to the laser controller. Those outputs use an optical issolator to protect the rest of the circuitry from the back current, but the opto-isolators can be damaged if they are pushed past their rated values. The diode is a saftey method to prevent damage. When installed properly, they don't impact the normal function the solenoid. When the solenoid is de-energized, the diode provides an alternate path to ground and protects the opto-isolator. So, could you not use the diode, sure. Could your controller work for years without issue, sure. Or one day your air assist might stop functioning because the opto-isolator blew and unless you are good with replacing surface mount components, you'll need a new controller. The diode is an extremely cheap safety method.
My picture on my computer is orientated the same way yours is but it’s then engraving upside down and backwards. Any tips to fix? I can’t figure out how to fix it.
Does it engrave properly when the rotary isn't attached? The way you put the rotary in the machine also matters. I'd try flipping the rotary 180 degrees to start with. Use aluminum foil and painters tape on your tumbler to test it, or use a scrap tumbler you don't care about.
Bambulab is a patent troll. Stratasys is a patent troll.
So what printer does stratasys sell that’s on the consumer market? It doesn’t seem like they have a competitor if there is no printer people are using. My guess with Creality and Prusa, is they won’t be sued since they are foreign entities.
Well, Bambu is foreign too... Not sure why they targeted them first. I'm not familiar with any of stratasys' printers, but it seems like they make much more expensive units.
@@directedt3chthey are giant production printers I think
@@StudioHawaii Ok, that makes sense.
Prusa has been using purge towers for years.
Great point!
I'm gonna patent air breathing mechanism and sue you all
You're gonna be rich!
The patent system was originally intended to protect individuals from large companies. The idea was an individual would patent an idea and could then go after a large company who stole their idea. Of course it has not been used this way for a long time. In my view most patents should not be granted. However the patent office cannot possibly review every patent properly so a lot of patents are approved when they should not be. The idea of a flexible build plate was probably novel enough to have permitted a patent. The idea of tape vs some coating should not matter. They probably had to make this distinction to get around the expiration of the earlier patent or the prior art of using tape. As for RFID tags in the spools, give me a break! Radio Frequency IDentification is in the name. The patent holder of the RFID device is probably getting a royalty for the sale of each device. The patent on using these devices in a spool should have been immediately denied because this is an obvious use of an already patented device. What other ways could this have been done? A bar code or QR code reader. Go really old school and use magnetic ink like used to be used on checks. Or even worse, just tell the software what you are using. Oh wait, we are already doing that for non Bambu filament. Patents these days are often used as bargaining chips. One megacorp contacts another and comes to a deal. Stratasys probably contacted Bambu and tried to get them to give them some money for one of these really weak patents. It isn't at all clear what will happen when going to court. In the worst situation I see Bambu losing in court and simply stop selling here under that name. Form a new company and rebrand all the products. Heck, this is China. You don't actually buy a product made by a company called Bambu. You buy a product labeled Bambu made in factories in China. Bambu can be thought of as a marketing firm for this purpose. Does the court where the suit is filed even have any jurisdiction over anything sold under the Bambu name?
Brilliant insights! You nailed it.
An American-Israeli company.
Most of the 3D printing patents are dumb, because most of the technology already exist in other types of products. For example, a patent on better temperature control when 3D printing by using a in closed space. yeah no shit, captain obvious company, are you going to go after every oven producer to? It is basically the exact same thing, a in closed space with an electric heater.
It blows my mind some of the patents out there!
The purge tower is configurable on the printers via software it's not built into the printer itself. So turning it off means no patent infringement.
Interesting thought!
This is stupid. I’m 200$ from buying my bambu lab and now what is going to happen? Will it shut down the software and brick the printer? Or should I buy a few in order to sell them later?
@NoahJohnson7452 Honestly I think it will take years to settle. More than likely if Stratasys wind, bambu will just have to pay royalties for the patents. Buy and enjoy!
Boycott Stratasys!
As far as purge towers, BBL really doesn't use them. They use a Prime Tower that is not used in anyway as a purge. Thats what the Poop Chute is for LoL.
@@richardsurack8715 Great insight!
Time to Boycott Stratasys.
Stratasys is full of it!
what the heck is going on in this world ? why just why? i hope they dont patent of our home at least
No kidding! Yikes!!
Stratasys did not invent purge towers, but they do hold patents related to them. Purge towers, also known as prime towers, are structures used in 3D printing to manage filament changes, particularly in multi-material or multi-color printing. They help clean the nozzle of residual filament to prevent color bleed and ensure print quality[4][7]. Stratasys has been involved in legal actions concerning these patents. They have claimed patent rights over purge towers, among other technologies, in lawsuits against companies like Bambu Lab[3][7]. However, it is important to note that while Stratasys holds patents related to purge towers, they do not currently use this feature in their own machines. Instead, their professional and industrial 3D printers typically employ other methods for managing material transitions[7]. The concept of purge towers is not exclusive to Stratasys and has become a common feature in the new generation of desktop 3D printers that support multi-color printing[7]. Therefore, while Stratasys holds patents and has been active in asserting these rights, they were not the original inventors of the purge tower concept. Citations: [1] www.stratasys.com/en/about-us/history/ [2] investors.stratasys.com/news-events/press-releases/detail/418/inventor-of-fdm-3d-printing-and-co-founder-of-stratasys [3] www.reddit.com/r/3Dprinting/comments/1eo6z3r/stratasys_claims_patent_on_purge_towers_now_suing/ [4] arstechnica.com/civis/threads/stratasys-sues-bambu-lab-over-patents-used-widely-by-consumer-3d-printers.1502317/page-2 [5] www.stratasys.com/en/resources/blog/the-story-of-saf/ [6] forum.bambulab.com/t/potential-painful-blow-to-fdm-printing-in-the-us/92623 [7] 3dprint.com/312182/stratasys-vs-bambu-lab-a-3d-printing-patent-dispute-with-far-reaching-implications/ [8] en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stratasys Stratasys did not invent heated build plates for 3D printers. While Stratasys holds patents related to heated build platforms, such as US Patent No. 9,592,660, which covers heated 3D printing build platforms, the concept of using heated build plates is not exclusive to them[4]. Heated build plates are a common feature in many FDM (Fused Deposition Modeling) 3D printers and are used to improve first-layer adhesion and prevent warping during the printing process[6]. The use of heated build plates predates Stratasys's patents, and they are widely employed across various 3D printing technologies and manufacturers. Therefore, while Stratasys has patented certain aspects of heated build plate technology, they were not the original inventors of the concept. Citations: [1] openpress.universityofgalway.ie/designingthedigitalworld/chapter/brief-history-3d-printing/ [2] www.rnd-tech.com/news/a-brief-history-of-3d-printing/ [3] www.reddit.com/r/3Dprinting/comments/1eo6z3r/stratasys_claims_patent_on_purge_towers_now_suing/ [4] 3dprintingindustry.com/news/stratasys-targets-bambu-lab-in-new-patent-infringement-lawsuits-232084/ [5] ultimaker.com/learn/the-complete-history-of-3d-printing/ [6] 3dprinting.stackexchange.com/questions/10683/why-keep-the-bed-heated-after-initial-layers-with-pla-or-petg [7] en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stratasys [8] xyzdims.com/3d-printers/3d-printer-history/ Stratasys did not invent support structures for 3D printing. The concept of using supports in 3D printing is fundamental to the process and predates Stratasys's involvement in the industry. Support structures are necessary in 3D printing to provide a base for overhangs and complex geometries that cannot be printed in mid-air. This concept is widely used across various 3D printing technologies, including stereolithography (SLA), selective laser sintering (SLS), and fused deposition modeling (FDM), among others[1][2][8]. While Stratasys has developed and patented specific methods and materials for support structures, particularly in FDM technology, they were not the original inventors of the general concept of support structures in 3D printing[4][6][7]. The use of support structures is a common practice in the industry, and many companies have developed their own approaches to implementing them. Citations: [1] ultimaker.com/learn/the-complete-history-of-3d-printing/ [2] www.iopp.org/files/IoPP_Central_Ohio_Chapter_-_3D_Printing_Webinar_Slides_13MAY21.pdf [3] openpress.universityofgalway.ie/designingthedigitalworld/chapter/brief-history-3d-printing/ [4] patents.justia.com/assignee/stratasys-inc?page=5 [5] patents.google.com/patent/US5503785A/en [6] www.stratasys.com/en/materials/materials-catalog/fdm-materials/fdm-support-materials/ [7] www.sciencedirect.com/topics/engineering/stratasys [8] visionminer.com/blogs/articles/3d-printing-support-structures-explained
I think, that biggest problem is in Bambu lab way of patenting things are already in use.
I think at this point Bambulabs could most likely ride out the storm and sink Stratasys in legal fees anyway.
I haven't looked to see who has deeper pockets... although I did see a report that shows Stratasys' stock value has been in decline for quite some time.
@@directedt3ch apparently Bambulabs turned over 300 million last year. Looking to maybe add another 200 million next year. They ain’t no little start up anymore.
@@BarnesysBuilds Those are some impressive earnings!
I believe the idea of losing IP if you don't defend it is mostly a trademark thing? I am not a lawyer though. But if that applies to patents than frankly they should have most of the listed patents invalidated, as things like heated beds are industry wide at this point. But they have an absurd number of them, I imagine that they can hold Bambu Labs in court for a long time if they want to.
You might be right about the defense thing, I'm also not a lawyer. I would think that you'd have a weaker case if you go after company A for infringement but haven't gone after company B who has been violating a patent longer.
They just want to be hated by all 3D printing Community. Just look up on those dates of that patents. - Additive manufacturing method for printing three-dimensional parts with purge towers | Placed on 2013 LOL - Heated build platform and system for three dimensional printing methods | Placed on 2014 - Method for building three-dimensional objects with extrusion-based layered deposition systems | Placed on 2006 - Three-dimensional printer with force detection | Again 2013 - Three-dimensional printer with force detection (second) | and 2015 Who the hell give them those patents? I dont know how accurate is chatGPT, but it says that heated buildplate was introduced in early 2000's and first 3D printer was build in 1983 by Charles Hull. So who and why give them those patents, i dont get it. Also using force detection by BLTouch i bet was introduced in <2013. They cannot patent things that was used by ppl many years before patent. They will lose for sure.
Also in the las few years they placed patents on resin stuff and water soluble materials, lol. They just patent everything xD and they think they invented all of this.
Isn't it crazy?!? Sounds like the patent office isn't doing any research.
You're missing an important bit of context here. Some if not all of these technologies were in regular use in the industry and 3d printing community before Stratasys filed the patent. A patent should never have been granted and is therefore illegal.
Yes, exactly! I don't understand how any of these vague patents were approved.
That's a great point! I'm not sure how some of these patents were granted.
The US patent office being incompetent garbage? You don't say.
sadly they changed the patent law years back to "first to patent" who invented and prior use no longer matters
You need to read the specific claims, not the headlines. The claims are at the end of the patent and they describe the specific implementation. For example, the patent isn't on "heated bed" it's on a specific implementation that involves a flexible surface covered by PEI (not attached via tape). So if there were flexible, PEI build plates (not Kapton tape) in 2013 then there is prior art.
Why don't Stratasys compete and come out with something better since they are the pioneer of 3d printing. Instead of spending money on useless lawyers, put that money into R&D. Competition is always good.
Because they can't lol. They didn't even come up with the ideas on most of these patents, just patented them before someone else did.
I agree!
Exactly. They could have a line of desktop printers but they don't. They want these small desktop printers crushed so they can reap profit from their industrial ones.
Stratasys is going to have a hard time defending why they have slept so long on alot of this stuff. It feels more like an intimidation tactic than anything. Theres also the fact that alot of this stuff has been created/worked out different ways than the original patent. Which is part of the way to get around patents when reverse engineering and creating clones/competing products. Which is something taken into account when deciding patent cases. For the most part this feels like FUD. It wouldn't surprise me if its tied up in the courts for the next 10 years, at which point the patents which some are close to expiring already, will be expired.
I really hope this is the case. Love or hate Bambu, they have changed the industry and going after them for this is really dumb in my opinion. It just sucks because I think whatever happens, we the customers will be the one paying for it to make up for the costs of everything. But I can see Bambu leading them on for 10 years with how much they are worth.
Great point!
@@jmp7624 the other thing is they are a Chinese company. Often judgements against Chinese companies related to patents goes nowhere. Either they rename and relabel their core company. Or the government will step in and shield them a high percentage of times. Some of these other companies where a lot smaller too when Stratasys bullied them in court. So they took the easy way out, settled in some way. Rather than risk a long expensive legal battle. Bambu is already much larger than most of the FDM companies Stratasys has publicly gone after.
The parallel to this is Kodak. Kodak owns virtually all the digital photography patents. They waited until so many digital camera manufacturers were generating revenue, before they sued for infringement. Kodak reaped $400M per year from royalties. Stratasys likely needs/wants the revenue stream, so I’d guess they try to get royalties from all the violators.
And we'll end up paying to cover those costs :(
I think that they are seeing that these small cheap desktop printers are starting to become capable of the same quality and efficiency as their high end machines, so they feel it is high time to crush the competition -- because if companies began to realize they could ditch their overpriced Stratasys for a $500 Bambu Lab they will lose a lot of money! A company like Stratasys depends on convincing manufactures that their machine is 1000x better than a $500 printer and that's beginning to not be true. It is truly a case of big business lobbying for themselves through lawsuits.
The industrial style machines usually have the worst quality from what I have seen.. Bambu has changed 3D printing for the better and Stratasys can't compete with the reliability and price. The only thing I have seen that these industrial machines have going for them is printing higher temps, reliability, and faster support because these aren't meant for regular consumers. These patents should have never been approved and I don't understand how they were when even in 2016, other manufactures were using the same methods.
Seriously!!
This lawsuit is just so dumb to me. I mean I understand having to protect your patents but these patents are so vague that they should have never been approved! Even when the patent's were approved, there were multiple 3D printer manufactures who used some of these features. I just think they should have to file lawsuits against every printer manufacture and not single out Bambu and if they don't, the lawsuit should be thrown out and their patent voided. They are just upset that Bambu has made 3D printing easy and relatively affordable compared to their overpriced machines. Its all about greed to me.
I can't believe some of the things that they've been allowed to patent! Supports??? Really???
@@directedt3ch Can I patent "objects that are made of matter from this universe"
@@user-gf7kj5vj3p Haha I think Stratasys already has that one pending as well
Bad move from Stratasys... i think
@isod89 It certainly doesn't make me happy.
Lol. Now show all the nozzle options that you have for that bambu.
I actually own more nozzles for the Bambu than the Prusa. I have 0.2, 0.4, 0.4 hardened steel, and a 0.6. I don't even consider swapping out nozzles on the Prusa because of the time involved.
@directedt3ch This is great software. Been watching it for a few months now and I'm really close to adding this to my arsenal. Many of our customers would really appreciate this. The problem we're having is getting from a 2D photograph to 3D. Not sure how to accomplish this using Relief Maker because it's expecting an .STL or 3D variant. We have all the proper tools (Aspire, Adobe CC, Epilog Laser cutter, ShopSabre CNC). Any suggestions??
This scanner seems very promising for the technology it uses. Software is definitely one of those things that can make or break a product though so hopefully they have the resources to make it more user-friendly. That stuff usually comes with feedback from customers though. I haven't looked into many other scanners but the scanner itself does seem to go a great job. I can see this being very helpful for people not wanting to drop $1500+ on other models that use different technology. Great video by the way, I am really enjoying the new flow of the videos and the overlays!
Thank you! It is a very well performing and cost effective unit!
Is it mac 🖥️ compatible? Ty for review.
Yes! They have software for the Mac :)
@@directedt3ch ty 😎👍
A note about filament print speeds … if you have a well tuned printer like the A1, you can exceed these print speeds without any artifacts. For example, I usually use a PLA+ that is rated at 40-80 mm/sec and have printed successfully at 200 mm/sec with the A1. Use tests to determine what speed you can print your non-Bambu Lab filaments. One other issue I have is that filament print speeds are measured in mm/sec. What nozzle size is this for? Melting equal lengths of filament in a smaller nozzle should push out at a higher speed and a larger nozzle used at the same print speed will require faster heating. There should be 2 filament flow statistics instead. One for the printing speed limitation due to viscosity expressed as mm/sec max speed and a second one measured in mm^3/sec that indicates the melt rate range. When using non-proprietary filament, take some time to do fine tuning on overhang settings. The A1 seems to set the fan speed too low and overhanging deposits tend to warp upwards and threaten to dislodge the model when the extruder hits them.
@@fraudbuster1456 Thanks for this great information!
Kind of unfair comparing an older design Prusa to a newer design Bambu.
Thank you for the video. Got me a lot of insight. I just bought the A1 today. I originally didn't think of buying any printer today. Just went to Micro Center for filament but then 15 minutes before I left the house I saw on their website that they were having deals on Bambu printers. I was kinda thinking of getting one for a while but wasn't serious about it as I already had 3 printers for what I needed them for. Just kinda wanted to try a multicolor printer. I brought money for a P1S but ended up bringing home an A1 after seeing them in person and asking questions and A1 seemed to fit my needs the most. I really like it that it's open for easy access all around it and easy to change nozzles kinda thing. Still stuck in my head though if I made the right decision since I didn't really have time to research before I bought it so I searched on UA-cam when I got back home and found your video.
@pattyjeep That's awesome! I think you'll love the A1. I didn't think I'd do much Multi color printing, but the A1 makes it easy!
greaat vieo ... but putting brushes on is a real pain!. understand why tou just did a few . reaally tight fit .
So very true! It's a challenge for sure!!
Great review, one of the better ones I've found. Do you know if when in the auto humidity mode it has any issues maintaining lower levels like 10%? Just curious how often it'd be turning on and off especially if the room humidity is a lot higher (like 70%)?
I'm honestly not sure. I've never kept it running like that. I usually just let it complete a timed cycle.
I really appreciate that you covered the noise levels of the printer. I think a lot of people like me are at first off put by the A1 when they first get it because they aren't used to how loud the cooling fans are on a high speed printer compared to say your regular bed slinger of yesteryear.
Glad you found that information useful! Thank you for the comments.
This is a very helpful video however I did have an issue that I have not solved as yet. We all the steps were complete and I started to run my test I see in your video that Lightburn has the air off on the low air part and on when it's going to high pressure air. My Lightburn has both air as ON. When I started my test the which should have been the low pressure air, the hight pressure air solenoid light was on. I took the air hose loose from the leaser head and connected a piece so I could easily monitor the air flow and the air pressure stayed the same. Any suggestions ?
First I'd make sure that you've enabled the air assist function in lightburn. Then, I'd get a voltmeter and test your controller pins. The wind and status pins should connect to ground when activated. Status should go low (connect to ground) when a job starts and wind will only go low when the air assist is toggled on a layer that is running. You'll also want to ensure that your +24V pin is giving the correct voltage. You can also test the solenoids individually by connecting them to 24V and a ground.
@@directedt3ch I did get things working but I had to manually turn off air for engraving and maybe I miss understood but I thought that was automatic thru Lightburn
@@KennethWilkes-p9k The air assist toggle on your layer settings wont do anything unless you've enabled it in the Machine Settings. Then that toggle will actually translate to the wind pin going low to activate your solenoid if it is properly hooked up.
Good review. Is the fan speed adjustable/does it change according to the "heating level"?
The fan speed is adjustable.
@@directedt3ch Can you confirm that the fan speed audibly changes when you adjust it? The thing is, mine doesn't. And eibos says that it's not supposed to. 🤔
@@rs90009 That's really interesting! I just tried changing the fan speed on my unit and I can't hear or tell any difference in the three fan speed settings.... hmm....
@@directedt3ch They told me that the "fan speed change" actually just changes the power level for the PTC heater. So the spinning fan icon is a bit misleading. At least I know my unit is working as intended. Thanks!
@@rs90009 Oh wow... hmmm... what an odd way to go about that. I wonder what the point is then...
Hello. Can i use abs filament in a1?
It's not recommended. An enclosure is ideal to prevent warping with ASA.
@@directedt3ch i want to make auto parte for exterior..to resist heat..what kind of filament is alowed, for a1 printer? Thank you
@@cris5341 The recommened filaments for the A1 are: PLA, PETG, TPU, PVA: I have only printed PLA and PETG. PETG might work for you but ASA is the most often recommended for outdoor use.
@@directedt3ch tkx.