When you send to the printer you can then select from the drop down to match the colors sliced to what you have in the printer. When preparing remove the filament with (-) and then add a single generic PLA grey ( or Bambu PLA ) and when you go to print you can then select the AMS slot at that point. Be aware that the filament you slice with should be similar enough with the filament you are printing with, it can cause issues. If you're using carboard spools in the AMS you will need to clean it more frequently.
Ok, thanks for the tips! I am using cardboard spools now, but i am thinking of switching to bambu filament in the plastic spools. I am hoping my slice settings will work for their PLA so I don't have to redo everything!
@@chaddiy3512 A few notes, the existing slices for generic PLA should work fine for Bambu PLA for all but the most extreme prints. If you slice for Bambu you should make sure to use a rapid PLA. You can actually print blank spools compatible with Bambu refills from Makerworld designs including the official spool design. When bought in bulk refills they are not expensive for some really nice filament, I highly recommend the charcoal matte, SOOO NICE.
@@chaddiy3512 This was a great real life expetience view. Thank YOU!! After months of searching for an upgrade from my Ender 5, I finally ordered the Bambu P1S this week along with a load of accessories, including the hardened nozzles and extruder as well as assorted filaments to get the Black Friday benny's. I just wanted to let you know that there are TONS of vids (and Bambu themselves), saying IF USING CARDBOARD SPOOLS, you really need to print off some plastic edge rims. The cardboard dust creates havoc on the parts, as well as the rubber rollers in the AMS slip when rolling on the cardboard rims. I know you know what you're doing, but just in case you weren't aware.
@chaddiy3512 For the cardboard spools there are files on bambus makerworld website where there's spool rings that just clip onto each aide of the spool. Very simple print cheap filament cost, and quick print.
@@chaddiy3512 You can just use electrical tape stretched around the edges of the cardboard spools, I have hundreds and hundreds of hours on my AMS using this method and have had no issues.
Yeah, i am hoping to limp through this winter and install a mini split this spring for permanent heat headed into next winter so I don't have to deal with these issues anymore.
Should look into getting 0.6mm nozzles and using variable layer heights to save a bunch of time. Reduced a lot of my print times by 20% or more. With arachne wall slicing theres almost 0 reduction in quality even with complicated geometry, to my eye at least.
Yeah, I have read about people doing that. Right now I feel like these Bambu's are so fast already coming from working with Ender 3's. But I am sure there will be a time where I will want them faster!
For colors: save the project and duplicate the plate 2 times (since you have 3 active printers). This is so you can change the material on each printer’s plates without having to re-slice every time you print on the different printers. When you have different plates in the project, you can lock each plate to specific settings. I lock the plate types for each printer, that way when the plate slices, it is on the correct plate, despite the global setting. This is also good if you are printing multiple models by model, not layer. With the AMS, if the print is model is small enough, you can set up the individual models colors and print 1 model at a time so you don’t do a ton of filament changes.
Wow, thanks for the great tips, this will save me a lot of time! I came from using Ender 3's and slicing in Cura, so not only am I leaning new printers...but also a brand new software. I really appreciate your comment, thanks again!
If you use Orca slicer, you can choose individual colors for each item, or hold down shift and select multiple items, right click and change the filament for all the items. You can also put multiple colors on the printer. Put each color in individual rows and put the rows sequentially from the front to the back. Tell the slicer to print the ones at the front of the plate first, then the next, and on to the back. It will save on filament waste. If you are printing all one color you can select the color once you hit print. The slicer will bring up the screen you hit send on and it shows the ams slot you are using. You can change it at this point to whatever slot has the color you want to use.
Ok, thanks for the tip. I am going to have to check out the orca slicer. I cringe a little trying to learn a new slicer after using Cura, then Bambu, and now Orca...but it seems like this is the way to go!
Hello, what do you mean by the pop up menu? Are you talking about the app or the computer software? My hope was I could just do it from the screen on the printer itself. I am pretty new to the Bambu machines...so still learning them!
@@chaddiy3512 Fellow Minnesotan here! I'm guessing @Killa_Prints is referring to the dialog box that pops up in Bambu Studio when you select "Print." You can choose which AMS slot the filament is mapped to. If the filament has exactly the same settings it shouldn't be an issue. I was having a little difficulty following what your issue exactly was...but if I understand correctly, what you could do is create a single file of your object, and within that file, create four print plates. Use one plate for each color filament, and then fill each plate with a single color so you can print multiple objects of the same color per slicing. OR if you're trying to print multiple objects of different color on the same plate, you can select "print by object" instead of "print by layer" in the "Others" section of the settings. The printer would then print one object in one color, then change to the next color, print that object, change color, print the next object, and so on. Depends on how large the objects are though.
@@chaddiy3512 You bought P1Ss and a P1P. These are not easy to manage from the printer. It's MUCH easier to manage from BambuStudio on your computer. When you send the print direct over the network, you get to tell the printer which slot in the AMS to use. Super easy and straight forward. Besides, this is faster than using sneaker net.
When you hit print and it pulls up the little image that shows what color is going to be used, click the bottom and it will show all 4 colors. Select which color you want to use and then send to printer. That way you can keep 4 colors in the printer and just select which one is used. This makes it so easy to switch the same print to another color.
I decided not to get an AMS with my A1 because I print things intended to be painted, or to remain in the filament colour. But apart from colour changing, having one is a convenience for business use, since you can just load up 4kg and print, clear the plate, repeat for days. If you get one of the upcoming automatic plate changers for the A1 Mini, it's even theoretically possible to leave a printer unattended for days with multiple plates worth of print jobs.
@@chaddiy3512 It's somewhere between crowdfunding and release, I think. Only the Mini too. Not sure why there isn't one for the larger A1, but there could be technical/physical reasons like shape, weight, whatever. I'm sure we'll conveyor belt-fed printers soon at this rate :)
Bambu X1C allows you to change colors at the touch screen. I believe the Bambu handy app lets you also but the touch screen on the X1C is simple enough for me.
If your changing the whole model colour it’s easy when your model is on the build plate before you slice select it highlight it (white square around it ) in the ams your filament rolls are numbered 1-4 on your computer keypad just hit the number with the colour you want 1 is roll 2 and so on
Damn I have been doing this for months now and can’t make a dime. I honestly don’t know how yall do it. The market is so flooded it is almost impossible.
Thanks for the comment. It is all about finding the right products that actaully sell. for me this was just through trial and error. Even so, I make 90% of my money from 10% of the products I sell...So I think part of it is just getting lucky with a few items.. Good luck, I wish you the best!
I legit know a way to push 100K a year 3D printing. Basically I will be re-engineering car parts that are hard to get and or are an improvement, when printed with high quality filament people won't know the difference. I also have connections to exotic car dealerships and my friend that owns a dealership has given me permission to check out McLarens, AMGs etc.. and help me find parts to make for these cars. Yeah what I'm telling you not many people will have the opportunity I have, but the hardest part now is for me mastering CAD design, once I overcome this hurdle, then I will be ready for take off. But let me tell you it's not easy at all, it could take me a year or two to get the CAD skills and build my print farm, but at the end of the day it will be worth it. You just need to think outside the box! I strongly feel that 3D printing and at home manufacturing is the future here! Just keep your head up!
You also want to worry about the cold damaging the machines. Going from cold - warm causes condensation, which can damage all the electronics on the printer.
I would say the AMS are worth the upgrade JUST for the automatic loading. Loading and unloading filament on CoreXYs is annoying asf. Not to mention, if you buy the p1p and ams seperate, it will be the same cost as a P1S combo.
Thanks for sharing, if you print from the app or SD card you should be able to quick select which ams slot to use for witch color. (at least on the A1 series it works that way)
use Orca slicer (it's the goat) and use per object sequential printing (under others in global print sequence) if you want to say print 3 objects on the same plate but in different colours.
I don't have an AMS, but I'm almost certain that you can choose colors during slicing settings - there's an option above settings to synchronize colors with what's in your AMS, and then you can right click any object (or hold shift and drag your mouse to select multiple objects then click), and there's an option at the bottom to change the filament. I can't test this, but let me know if it works.
He means he can’t pick the color from the P series tiny screen: OP get the Biqu panda screen, you’ll be able to select the filament first. You can also do this from your phone for free or the studio app on computer.
You can not pick color from the display on a P1S however you can in the Handy app or within Bambu Studio when you send it to the printer. What part of MN, I lived in Brooklyn Park for 6 years and Saint Cloud before that.
Oh that’s cool, I’m up north now, but I worked in Brooklyn Park and other parts of the cities for 10 years. Thanks for confirming about the display...that is what I figured.
I sell five different products that are saved onto my micro SD card all files are sliced in the color black PLA. I offer my products in black or white. If i send the print file from my phone I can select a different AMS slot color as long as it is the same material.
Question: when you guys sell products made from PLA do you include instructions like "don't leave this in your car on a sunny day"? I kind of feel parts you sell need to withstand higher temperature like PETG or ABS. Thoughts on that?
@SuperRistopaha Hello, I know PLA can be a problem in the sun, but i haven't had a complaint about it in 2 years of selling. I mostly sell laser cutting jigs that would be kept inside, and I'm guessing really not exposed to the sun much. I might at some point move to PETG though, as I design items that need to be a little more durable.
Hello, I was just asking if anyone knew if you could use the control screen on the machine to select what bay is used on the AMS. It appears this can only be done with the app or the computer software.
May I ask on if someone sold $1000 worth of goods on Esty. What would their total fees be. It's confusing. This is not accounting for the cost of your shipping and expenses? I looked into it and on $30 in sales with shipping it would of only been like $9. that's a tough hustle to make.
Hello, The Etsy fees can be confusing and they can be different depending on if the buyer uses an ofsite ad. Most of my sales the customer pays for shipping. But if you are offering free shipping, I'm guessing your net on a $30 item, would be around $20, depending on how much it costs you to ship.
@keoheron hello, no, I dont have any patents on any of my stuff. Selling 3d prints is the wild west...I know some of my stuff has been copied, but that is just part of it, I guess!
Does Etsy not let you set product weight? Shopify lets me set packaging weight and item weight. It makes shipping smooth, I do check weights once in a while especially for oddballs
Yep, you can set product weight an Etsy as well. There are some items that I come really close to crossing the weight threshold to were shipping will cost more. For these Items I just have to make sure not to use too much packing filler and tape that can cause you all of the sudden to be an oz over.
Hi, I hear you about being close in price to similar products sold by others but not knowing cost to produce and profit from each product seems remiss. It might turn out it’s not worth your time and effort and your competitors are not making much profit either
Yeah, this is true. I find most of my time is spent on designing the products I sell. Once I have the file, the actaully printing and shipping doesnt really take much time at all.
Good luck with the Etsy store, it’s great to see someone else turning their passion into profit! I think the product design is the most challenging part...but it sounds like you have that down!
@bujin5455 Yeah, i think of this more of a side hustle now, and this is just part of my "Chad DIY" business. I do feel though that if you can make a $1000 a month working very few hours a week on it, it has the potential to make 10x more if I focused on it full time.
@@chaddiy3512 That's an interesting idea, seems reasonable, if you have a path to scale. That puts it on par with a professional income. I wonder if it could be scaled to 100x though?
You don't have to slice the parts for every color if the filaments are of the same type. Before sending the file, pick a color then send. If you do a production run, you can have 4 spools of the same and have auto-fill do the job. That way you have zero waste, run non stop and quickly change filament between print job.
Just a thought on your cabinet. Move your fire extinguisher out of the inside. Does no good when you have to reach into the fire to get it. Just sayin.
The Filiment I use- amzn.to/41aP496
Will check 🎉
When you send to the printer you can then select from the drop down to match the colors sliced to what you have in the printer. When preparing remove the filament with (-) and then add a single generic PLA grey ( or Bambu PLA ) and when you go to print you can then select the AMS slot at that point. Be aware that the filament you slice with should be similar enough with the filament you are printing with, it can cause issues. If you're using carboard spools in the AMS you will need to clean it more frequently.
Ok, thanks for the tips! I am using cardboard spools now, but i am thinking of switching to bambu filament in the plastic spools. I am hoping my slice settings will work for their PLA so I don't have to redo everything!
@@chaddiy3512 A few notes, the existing slices for generic PLA should work fine for Bambu PLA for all but the most extreme prints. If you slice for Bambu you should make sure to use a rapid PLA. You can actually print blank spools compatible with Bambu refills from Makerworld designs including the official spool design. When bought in bulk refills they are not expensive for some really nice filament, I highly recommend the charcoal matte, SOOO NICE.
@@chaddiy3512 This was a great real life expetience view. Thank YOU!!
After months of searching for an upgrade from my Ender 5, I finally ordered the Bambu P1S this week along with a load of accessories, including the hardened nozzles and extruder as well as assorted filaments to get the Black Friday benny's.
I just wanted to let you know that there are TONS of vids (and Bambu themselves), saying IF USING CARDBOARD SPOOLS, you really need to print off some plastic edge rims.
The cardboard dust creates havoc on the parts, as well as the rubber rollers in the AMS slip when rolling on the cardboard rims.
I know you know what you're doing, but just in case you weren't aware.
@chaddiy3512 For the cardboard spools there are files on bambus makerworld website where there's spool rings that just clip onto each aide of the spool. Very simple print cheap filament cost, and quick print.
@@chaddiy3512 You can just use electrical tape stretched around the edges of the cardboard spools, I have hundreds and hundreds of hours on my AMS using this method and have had no issues.
Huge tip, maybe move the fire extinguisher outside in the event the bottom printer catches on fire haha
I think that's a great idea...I will do that!
Love that enclosure design!
Thanks for the comment, I think it turned out pretty well!
It might be a good idea to provide another barrier against those exposed garage walls if temperature becomes more of an issue
Yeah, i am hoping to limp through this winter and install a mini split this spring for permanent heat headed into next winter so I don't have to deal with these issues anymore.
Should look into getting 0.6mm nozzles and using variable layer heights to save a bunch of time. Reduced a lot of my print times by 20% or more. With arachne wall slicing theres almost 0 reduction in quality even with complicated geometry, to my eye at least.
Yeah, I have read about people doing that. Right now I feel like these Bambu's are so fast already coming from working with Ender 3's. But I am sure there will be a time where I will want them faster!
You can also trim the box flaps that get tucked in if you are really close to the OZ cutoff.
This is a great tip I have not thought of...thanks!
For colors: save the project and duplicate the plate 2 times (since you have 3 active printers). This is so you can change the material on each printer’s plates without having to re-slice every time you print on the different printers. When you have different plates in the project, you can lock each plate to specific settings. I lock the plate types for each printer, that way when the plate slices, it is on the correct plate, despite the global setting. This is also good if you are printing multiple models by model, not layer. With the AMS, if the print is model is small enough, you can set up the individual models colors and print 1 model at a time so you don’t do a ton of filament changes.
Wow, thanks for the great tips, this will save me a lot of time! I came from using Ender 3's and slicing in Cura, so not only am I leaning new printers...but also a brand new software. I really appreciate your comment, thanks again!
Which 3d printer is best?
I had ender 3
Now elegoo neptune
Next what?
Send the prints from your computer. You can select filaments from the AMS for each part or "painted" part.
Yeah, this seems like the best way to go about it...Thanks for the tip!
If you use Orca slicer, you can choose individual colors for each item, or hold down shift and select multiple items, right click and change the filament for all the items. You can also put multiple colors on the printer. Put each color in individual rows and put the rows sequentially from the front to the back. Tell the slicer to print the ones at the front of the plate first, then the next, and on to the back. It will save on filament waste. If you are printing all one color you can select the color once you hit print. The slicer will bring up the screen you hit send on and it shows the ams slot you are using. You can change it at this point to whatever slot has the color you want to use.
Ok, thanks for the tip. I am going to have to check out the orca slicer. I cringe a little trying to learn a new slicer after using Cura, then Bambu, and now Orca...but it seems like this is the way to go!
You can totally use the AMS for color selection. Just choose the color on the popup menu before you send to the printer.
Hello, what do you mean by the pop up menu? Are you talking about the app or the computer software? My hope was I could just do it from the screen on the printer itself. I am pretty new to the Bambu machines...so still learning them!
@@chaddiy3512 Fellow Minnesotan here! I'm guessing @Killa_Prints is referring to the dialog box that pops up in Bambu Studio when you select "Print." You can choose which AMS slot the filament is mapped to. If the filament has exactly the same settings it shouldn't be an issue. I was having a little difficulty following what your issue exactly was...but if I understand correctly, what you could do is create a single file of your object, and within that file, create four print plates. Use one plate for each color filament, and then fill each plate with a single color so you can print multiple objects of the same color per slicing.
OR if you're trying to print multiple objects of different color on the same plate, you can select "print by object" instead of "print by layer" in the "Others" section of the settings. The printer would then print one object in one color, then change to the next color, print that object, change color, print the next object, and so on. Depends on how large the objects are though.
@@chaddiy3512 the computer software. (Bambu slicer)
@@chaddiy3512 You bought P1Ss and a P1P. These are not easy to manage from the printer. It's MUCH easier to manage from BambuStudio on your computer. When you send the print direct over the network, you get to tell the printer which slot in the AMS to use. Super easy and straight forward. Besides, this is faster than using sneaker net.
When you hit print and it pulls up the little image that shows what color is going to be used, click the bottom and it will show all 4 colors. Select which color you want to use and then send to printer. That way you can keep 4 colors in the printer and just select which one is used. This makes it so easy to switch the same print to another color.
Oh wow, that's a really cool feature, thanks for sharing!
Was coming here to say this exactly. Great video!
Great video. Appreciate your time. I'm starting out. Good luck to us all!
Thanks! I hope it helps and good luck with your own hustle!
I decided not to get an AMS with my A1 because I print things intended to be painted, or to remain in the filament colour. But apart from colour changing, having one is a convenience for business use, since you can just load up 4kg and print, clear the plate, repeat for days. If you get one of the upcoming automatic plate changers for the A1 Mini, it's even theoretically possible to leave a printer unattended for days with multiple plates worth of print jobs.
That is really interesting...I didn't know about the automatic plate changer...that sounds amazing!
@@chaddiy3512 It's somewhere between crowdfunding and release, I think. Only the Mini too. Not sure why there isn't one for the larger A1, but there could be technical/physical reasons like shape, weight, whatever. I'm sure we'll conveyor belt-fed printers soon at this rate :)
Bambu X1C allows you to change colors at the touch screen. I believe the Bambu handy app lets you also but the touch screen on the X1C is simple enough for me.
Thanks for letting me know. The screen looks like one of the biggest benifits the X1C offers over the P1P.
If your changing the whole model colour it’s easy when your model is on the build plate before you slice select it highlight it (white square around it ) in the ams your filament rolls are numbered 1-4 on your computer keypad just hit the number with the colour you want 1 is roll 2 and so on
Ok, Got it. It appears that I can select the color I want through the computer or the app...just not on the machine's display itself.
@ I’ve honestly never tried as I have an A1 and load prints through computer or app sorry
Damn I have been doing this for months now and can’t make a dime. I honestly don’t know how yall do it. The market is so flooded it is almost impossible.
Thanks for the comment. It is all about finding the right products that actaully sell. for me this was just through trial and error. Even so, I make 90% of my money from 10% of the products I sell...So I think part of it is just getting lucky with a few items.. Good luck, I wish you the best!
@ I have tried dozens of products at this point. People just don’t want to pay for a “printed” item. They do not value your time at all.
I legit know a way to push 100K a year 3D printing. Basically I will be re-engineering car parts that are hard to get and or are an improvement, when printed with high quality filament people won't know the difference. I also have connections to exotic car dealerships and my friend that owns a dealership has given me permission to check out McLarens, AMGs etc.. and help me find parts to make for these cars. Yeah what I'm telling you not many people will have the opportunity I have, but the hardest part now is for me mastering CAD design, once I overcome this hurdle, then I will be ready for take off. But let me tell you it's not easy at all, it could take me a year or two to get the CAD skills and build my print farm, but at the end of the day it will be worth it. You just need to think outside the box! I strongly feel that 3D printing and at home manufacturing is the future here! Just keep your head up!
You also want to worry about the cold damaging the machines. Going from cold - warm causes condensation, which can damage all the electronics on the printer.
Yeah, I am going to need to figure out how to keep my printers warm during the winter.
I would say the AMS are worth the upgrade JUST for the automatic loading. Loading and unloading filament on CoreXYs is annoying asf. Not to mention, if you buy the p1p and ams seperate, it will be the same cost as a P1S combo.
You choose the color when you select the printer after you hit print
Thanks for the tip!
Thanks for sharing, if you print from the app or SD card you should be able to quick select which ams slot to use for witch color. (at least on the A1 series it works that way)
Great...Thanks for the tip!
use Orca slicer (it's the goat) and use per object sequential printing (under others in global print sequence) if you want to say print 3 objects on the same plate but in different colours.
I have heard of that slicer...I will have to check it out!
I don't have an AMS, but I'm almost certain that you can choose colors during slicing settings - there's an option above settings to synchronize colors with what's in your AMS, and then you can right click any object (or hold shift and drag your mouse to select multiple objects then click), and there's an option at the bottom to change the filament. I can't test this, but let me know if it works.
That's awesome, thanks for the tip!
Pretty much. I have an ams
You can colour each individual item in the bambu studio
Thanks for the tip!
I think you can do what you want, particularly if you print by object rather than printing the plate as a whole.
Ok, thanks for the comment, I really apprciate it!
Good advice on the shipping.
Glad to hear the info on shipping was helpful!
Great video, my friend! Thanks for sharing
Thanks so much for watching and for the kind words!
Love the Andy Griffith Show reference!!!
Thanks...it really was a great show!
He means he can’t pick the color from the P series tiny screen: OP get the Biqu panda screen, you’ll be able to select the filament first. You can also do this from your phone for free or the studio app on computer.
Hello, that is what I meant...trying to use the P series screen. Thanks for the advice on the panda!
You can not pick color from the display on a P1S however you can in the Handy app or within Bambu Studio when you send it to the printer. What part of MN, I lived in Brooklyn Park for 6 years and Saint Cloud before that.
Oh that’s cool, I’m up north now, but I worked in Brooklyn Park and other parts of the cities for 10 years. Thanks for confirming about the display...that is what I figured.
I sell five different products that are saved onto my micro SD card all files are sliced in the color black PLA. I offer my products in black or white. If i send the print file from my phone I can select a different AMS slot color as long as it is the same material.
Thanks for the comment, that is a really good idea, you can use so many different colors by using the AMS, i will look into using the phone app!
Question: when you guys sell products made from PLA do you include instructions like "don't leave this in your car on a sunny day"? I kind of feel parts you sell need to withstand higher temperature like PETG or ABS. Thoughts on that?
@SuperRistopaha Hello, I know PLA can be a problem in the sun, but i haven't had a complaint about it in 2 years of selling. I mostly sell laser cutting jigs that would be kept inside, and I'm guessing really not exposed to the sun much. I might at some point move to PETG though, as I design items that need to be a little more durable.
I have a p1p but haven't got into the AMS yet and I'm trying to understand what he's talking about in the beginning with the AMS
Hello, I was just asking if anyone knew if you could use the control screen on the machine to select what bay is used on the AMS. It appears this can only be done with the app or the computer software.
@chaddiy3512 thank you for clarifying
I totally see what you're saying now
May I ask on if someone sold $1000 worth of goods on Esty. What would their total fees be. It's confusing. This is not accounting for the cost of your shipping and expenses? I looked into it and on $30 in sales with shipping it would of only been like $9. that's a tough hustle to make.
Hello, The Etsy fees can be confusing and they can be different depending on if the buyer uses an ofsite ad. Most of my sales the customer pays for shipping. But if you are offering free shipping, I'm guessing your net on a $30 item, would be around $20, depending on how much it costs you to ship.
Nice! Do you use the advertising function on etsy to do your marketing (for a price) or is all your marketing organic?
I tried using ads a few times, but it didn't seem to increase sales. The last year I haven't used any ads, and my sales are up!
@ thanks!
I will try OVERTURE filament. So you don't have issues on the Bambu P1S?
It has worked well for me so far, I haven't had any issues!
I have had success with Overture so far. I have gone through a few spools with no issues other than my own!!
Thanks for this my dude!
You're welcome, hope you found it helpful!
Right-click on part all the way down, change color
Ok, thanks for the tip!
HEYYY, I'm in Minnesota too! Small world!
Ha, small world indeed, nice to hear from a fellow 3D printer living in the cold!
fyi, the url in your profile doesn't seem to work
Ok, thanks for the heads up!
I just use generic filament settings and just keep them all the same . You should get Panda touch it's worth it .
Thanks for the tip, and I will check into the Panda touch...never heard of it before!
Fo you patent any of your stuff or is it not even worth it?
@keoheron hello, no, I dont have any patents on any of my stuff. Selling 3d prints is the wild west...I know some of my stuff has been copied, but that is just part of it, I guess!
Does Etsy not let you set product weight? Shopify lets me set packaging weight and item weight. It makes shipping smooth, I do check weights once in a while especially for oddballs
Yep, you can set product weight an Etsy as well. There are some items that I come really close to crossing the weight threshold to were shipping will cost more. For these Items I just have to make sure not to use too much packing filler and tape that can cause you all of the sudden to be an oz over.
Thanks for sharing now I'm gonna get me a thermos of coffee and see what I can come up with. Merry Christmas and a Prosperous New Year.
You're welcome! I hope it sparks some ideas!
I went to check out your website is it down right now? Tried the link on your YT home option.
Yeah, I don't have the website anymore...I forgot I even had it posted on my YT page
All in want to know is how you attached those doors
Ha...On my home made enclosure?? I just used metal zip screws and hinges.
Man's never seen hinges, wow.
I hope your next machine is named Gomer!
Ha, I was thinking Aunt Bee... but Gomer would be good as well!
Thank you!
You're welcome, I hope you found it helpful!
Hi, I hear you about being close in price to similar products sold by others but not knowing cost to produce and profit from each product seems remiss. It might turn out it’s not worth your time and effort and your competitors are not making much profit either
Yeah, this is true. I find most of my time is spent on designing the products I sell. Once I have the file, the actaully printing and shipping doesnt really take much time at all.
I just started an Etsy store, and Im designing my own products. I am a product designer by day, so the design part comes easy for me.
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Good luck with the Etsy store, it’s great to see someone else turning their passion into profit! I think the product design is the most challenging part...but it sounds like you have that down!
Demand for an item can also affect pricing.
For a moment I thought "Why is Dale Earnhardt Jr. doing 3d printing?"
Ha, I haven't heard that one before!
A grand gross a month is much more a hobby than a business I'm afraid.
@bujin5455 Yeah, i think of this more of a side hustle now, and this is just part of my "Chad DIY" business. I do feel though that if you can make a $1000 a month working very few hours a week on it, it has the potential to make 10x more if I focused on it full time.
@@chaddiy3512 That's an interesting idea, seems reasonable, if you have a path to scale. That puts it on par with a professional income. I wonder if it could be scaled to 100x though?
You don't have to slice the parts for every color if the filaments are of the same type. Before sending the file, pick a color then send.
If you do a production run, you can have 4 spools of the same and have auto-fill do the job. That way you have zero waste, run non stop and quickly change filament between print job.
I have never tried that before, but I am going to give that a shot, thanks!
Just a thought on your cabinet. Move your fire extinguisher out of the inside. Does no good when you have to reach into the fire to get it. Just sayin.
Yeah, that is a good idea...thanks!