Tijdens het verder zoeken naar alternatieven kwam ik wel wat meer tegen. De Creality K1 Max wordt daarin genoemd. Maar die heeft geen mogelijheid voor multi color of multi material printing. Er staat echter wel wat over de mainboards en de software geschreven.
Mainboards.
For the K1 Max, its mainboard uses a strong 32-bit ARM Cortex-M4 processor that can handle all the tough jobs the printer needs to do. It also has quiet TMC2209 stepper motor drivers, which means the printer runs quietly and smoothly. These drivers also have neat features like stealthChop for silent operation and spreadCycle for smoother movements. The K1 Max’s mainboard can connect to Wi-Fi, Ethernet, and USB-C, so you can control it from far away and easily transfer files.
As for the P1S, it also has a custom 32-bit mainboard with a powerful processor to handle its cool features. It uses TMC2225 stepper motor drivers, which are known for being quiet and very precise. The P1S mainboard can connect to Wi-Fi and Ethernet, making it easy to use without a physical connection to Bambu Studio, which we’ll look at further below.
Software.
When it comes to firmware, the Creality K1 Max and Bambu Lab P1S go different ways, affecting how they work and how you use them.
For the K1 Max, it comes with Creality OS firmware, which is based on Klipper. Klipper is a well-known open-source firmware that’s great for printing fast and has lots of cool features. It uses the power of a Raspberry Pi or similar computer to do the math, which makes the printer move smoother and quicker.
Thanks to Klipper, the K1 Max can print at (as claimed by Creality) super-fast speeds of up to 600 mm/s, and it can accelerate really quickly too. It’s also good for people who like to customize their printer and tweak the settings to get the best results.
Now, the P1S uses Bambu Lab’s own firmware, which is based on a special version of Marlin. This firmware works closely with Bambu Studio and the printer’s hardware, making the workflow effortless. While it might not be as customizable as Klipper, it’s known for being stable, reliable, and easy to use.
