I’m Jared — an engineer who likes to tinker. I mostly print practical stuff: bike parts, things for my kids, fixes around the house, desk organization, and the occasional electromechanical project. Here’s what I’m running.
Printer
Bambu Lab P1S with AMS
I’ve had it for over a year and it’s been solid. Coming from the tinkering side of the hobby, the P1S felt almost too easy at first — but I’ve learned to appreciate just hitting print and having it work.
The AMS makes multi-color prints easy, but honestly I use it more for convenience. I can load up a few rolls and not worry about swapping filament mid-print.
Nozzles
I have the full set: 0.2mm, 0.4mm, 0.6mm, and 0.8mm.
The 0.6mm is my go-to. It speeds up prints significantly — 30-40% faster on a lot of models — and unless I really need fine detail, most stuff still looks good. Layer lines are slightly more visible but for functional prints, who cares.
The 0.2mm comes out for small detailed parts where I need crisp edges. The 0.8mm is great for big functional prints where strength matters more than looks.
Filament
I mostly print in PLA, PETG, ASA, and TPU. PLA for quick stuff, PETG for anything that needs to handle heat or stress, ASA for outdoor parts where UV exposure is a factor, and TPU when I need flexibility. My go-to brands are Polymaker, HATCHBOX, and ELEGOO.
If you’re choosing between materials, start with PLA vs PETG, then PLA vs PETG vs ASA for outdoor prints. For brands, see the PETG brands comparison, and check the filament prices page for what each spool costs per kg today.
Second Printer: Flashforge Creator 5 Pro
In November 2026 I added a Flashforge Creator 5 Pro next to the P1S. It has four independent toolheads, a heated chamber, and a dedicated nozzle for each material, which suits the ASA and carbon-fiber nylon parts I’ve been printing more of. The P1S stays as the fast PLA and PETG machine. I wrote up the reasoning in why I chose the Creator 5 Pro over the Bambu H2D, and you can read my P1S review after 1,000+ hours for how the first printer has held up.
What’s Next
I’m documenting projects here and on YouTube at @MizuMakes3D. More soon.