A few years ago, specifically in March 2017, I started 3D printing. Back then, I ordered a budget-friendly TEVO Tarantula I3 from China. It was a good kit, as most of the cables were already cut to length and equipped with connectors. With numerous modifications, it served me well. A few years later, I added a Creality CR-20 Pro to my collection. Since the summer of 2023, I proudly own a Bambulab X1 Carbon with AMS.

Printer Accessories

• BIQU Panda Build Plate with textured PEI coating, double-sided
  This finely textured PEI print plate is double-sided and comes with printed codes, eliminating the need for tedious printing and sticking.
  AliExpress* | Amazon*
• IdeaFormer double-sided PEO+PEI print plate
  One side features a golden textured PEI coating, while the other has a smooth black PEO coating. The adhesion for PLA is excellent, and the pattern of the smooth side leaves a nice imprint on the bottom of the print.
  AliExpress* | Amazon*

Tools

• Plastic Scraper
  This scraper, with its replaceable plastic blades, makes it easy and safe to remove prints from the print bed without damaging the model or the bed.
  AliExpress* | Amazon *

Filament Storage

• Creality Space Pi Plus Filament Dry Box
  This dry box ensures ideal storage by circulating hot air. It can hold two spools and comes pre-configured with profiles for most common materials.
  Amazon* | Creality Store | Geekbuying* | 3D Jake*
• Silica Gel
  To prevent moisture issues with PLA, PETG, and other materials, they should always be stored with silica gel. Regenerable silica gel beads are ideal; 50g is recommended for the AMS and 10g for individual filament spools.
  Amazon 50g* | Amazon 10g*
• Vacuum Bags
  To avoid constantly drying filament, it’s advisable to store open spools in vacuum bags. Add a silica gel pouch, and the filament will be well-protected. Nevertheless, it’s recommended to dry materials like PETG and TPU before printing.
  Starter Set Amazon*

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