Why do some 3D printer beds require turning knobs on the bottom for leveling? - eviltoast

On my ender 3 I have to turn the knobs on the bottom for leveling.

I just picked up a Bambu Lab P1S and it doesn’t.

Fundamentally, what is different that allows the P1S and other printers to get away without it?

  • PriorityMotif@lemmy.worldEnglish
    34·
    8 months ago

    Back in my day you had to level the bed by hand! We had to put a piece of paper between the print nozzle and the bed until the gaps were perfect. If the bed was warped, there was nothing you could do!

    • brygphilomena@lemmy.worldEnglish
      6·
      8 months ago

      I’m still using an almost 10 year old printer. I do this any time I have to make adjustments. And it’s with a fucking allen wrench. Such a pain in the ass.

      Monoprice mini v2

    • Toribor@corndog.socialEnglish
      1·
      7 months ago

      Printing on glass, using tape or hairspray to help with adhesion… I’d print a skirt with a couple lines so I could level the bed a bit before the actual print started.

      Man hardware has come a long way.