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If you're an avid 3D printing enthusiast or a professional looking to cut costs, buying PLA filament in bulk is a smart move. Bulk purchasing not only lowers the cost per kilogram but also ensures you have a steady supply for your projects. Here are a few reasons to consider buying PLA filament in bulk:
Cost Savings: Purchasing in larger quantities often comes with significant discounts, reducing your overall expenses.
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This is a good question and thanks for posting it! However, here in Brazil, the filament that has become the market standard is the 1.75 mm diameter filament. Not only is it easy to obtain, but there are also several slicers ready for printers that work with this material such as (PrusaSlicer, Bambu Studio, ChiTuBox, Lychee, OrcaSlicer, Slic3r, SuperSlicer, Simplify3D, Repetier, Creality Print, etc.). Unfortunately, Ultimaker Cura, despite being an excellent slicer, is not keeping up with the technological advancements of other slicers, so it’s falling behind. My Ultimaker S3 printer only works with 2.85 mm diameter filament, and only works with Ultimaker Cura, which makes it challenging to find a group of friends with the same filament needs for a joint purchase, which certainly would lower the price and prevent interruptions during prints.
to go 1.75 mm filament is easy and cheap, just buy a 1.75 mm filament tractor group and fit it to the existing stepper motor. Than set your SLICER (not your firmware) to 1.75 mm filament.
Also change the teflon tube (if Bowden configuration) to one that is 2mm inside diameter, keep the same outside diameter as you have now so you get to keep all the rest of the fittings in place.
20 US, one hour of work, job done.
What great news you are giving me!!! I can't believe it would be that easy, @Emil Pop! To buy a Bowden tube with an internal diameter of 2.0 mm and his connections, I don't see any problem. Do you have any reference to the type of tractor for 1.75 mm diameter filament? Any picture would help me a lot so I know exactly what to buy. Thank you so much for giving me a little hope of extending the life of this great printer!
Hi @Bob Wiley, believe me, this is not a SPAM. It's a real trouble.
The original post is just a cover for an advertising link. It is spam.
Forgive my insistence, but my question about the difference in filament diameters is completely legitimate, and despite mentioning several brands and manufacturers, the question is personal and has nothing to do with advertising. If you want to consider SPAM, feel free, but my conscience is clear.
The original post by jeff is spam. Notice he has not responded to any comments. That is typical of a spammer.
I said nothing about your question. I wasn’t referring to your question or comment. I was referring ONLY to the original post.
@Bob Wiley, sorry for my misunderstanding. You're right, the person who replied to me was another GrabCAD member and I hadn't been paying attention. Looking more carefully, the post has all the hallmarks of genuine SPAM.
