Uploaded February 2024 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
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The Bigtreetech Panda Touch is an add-on accessory for Bambu Lab printers, although it is best suited to the P1 series. With very fast installation and setup, you will add a Bambu Lab style UI as an alternative to the P1 series interface, as well as other features like portability thanks to an inbuilt battery. Perhaps most importantly, it offers control of print farms by allowing you to send commands and start print jobs on multiple machines at once.
In this video, we cover unboxing, installation, setup and functionality. All is currently well, but there are some other considerations you should include before purchasing.
This product has been provided to me free of charge by BTT for the purpose of making this video. All opinions are my own. It has been tested in accordance with my review policy: teachingtechyt.github.io/reviewpolicy.html
0:00 Introduction
Xtouch video: youtu.be/7Av64TRznlI
0:48 A1 series recall
Blog post: blog.bambulab.com/a1-recall-update
1:20 What is the Panda Touch?
Biqu page: https://biqu.equipment/products/bigtreetech-panda-touch-5-display-for-bambu-lab-printers
Aliexpress page (affiliate): https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DnsZZKZ
2:20 Unboxing
2:55 Installation and setup
Manual/wiki: bttwiki.com/PandaTouch.html
4:55 Interface tour
6:18 Multiple printers - Master vs Slave vs Sync vs Disconnect
9:01 Cordless/battery mode
9:48 Starting prints
11:31 Future changes and threats
BTT video: youtube.com/watch?v=UVujRmmHbyU
MQTT wiki: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MQTT
KYD Klipper video: youtu.be/R3o0MGYW1ZU
Bambu Lab E3D collaboration blog post: blog.bambulab.com/bambulab_e3d
Bambu Lab X1plus and 3rd party API blog post: blog.bambulab.com/rooted-the-good-the-bad-and-freedom-of-choice
14:00 Conclusion
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The Bigtreetech Panda Touch is an add-on accessory for Bambu Lab printers, although it is best suited to the P1 series. With very fast installation and setup, you will add a Bambu Lab style UI as an alternative to the P1 series interface, as well as other features like portability thanks to an inbuilt battery. Perhaps most importantly, it offers control of print farms by allowing you to send commands and start print jobs on multiple machines at once.
In this video, we cover unboxing, installation, setup and functionality. All is currently well, but there are some other considerations you should include before purchasing.
This product has been provided to me free of charge by BTT for the purpose of making this video. All opinions are my own. It has been tested in accordance with my review policy: teachingtechyt.github.io/reviewpolicy.html
0:00 Introduction
Xtouch video: youtu.be/7Av64TRznlI
0:48 A1 series recall
Blog post: blog.bambulab.com/a1-recall-update
1:20 What is the Panda Touch?
Biqu page: https://biqu.equipment/products/bigtreetech-panda-touch-5-display-for-bambu-lab-printers
Aliexpress page (affiliate): https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DnsZZKZ
2:20 Unboxing
2:55 Installation and setup
Manual/wiki: bttwiki.com/PandaTouch.html
4:55 Interface tour
6:18 Multiple printers - Master vs Slave vs Sync vs Disconnect
9:01 Cordless/battery mode
9:48 Starting prints
11:31 Future changes and threats
BTT video: youtube.com/watch?v=UVujRmmHbyU
MQTT wiki: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MQTT
KYD Klipper video: youtu.be/R3o0MGYW1ZU
Bambu Lab E3D collaboration blog post: blog.bambulab.com/bambulab_e3d
Bambu Lab X1plus and 3rd party API blog post: blog.bambulab.com/rooted-the-good-the-bad-and-freedom-of-choice
14:00 Conclusion
Buy quality and affordable filament from X3D. Buy 3, get 1 free and a free sample pack with every order: www.x3d.com.au
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![4D Printing at home - Self assembling magic
Are you ready to take your 3D printer to a new dimension? In this video, I attempt to create a self assembling 3D print at home.
Despite this process differing from the original, it still took a lot of problem solving and lateral thinking to come up with a solution. This project forced me to advance my skills to another level.
What are some uses for 4D printing that you can imagine? Let me know in the comments section below.
My test 4D printing model: https://www.printables.com/model/324474-4d-printing-test-piece
0:00 Introduction
0:44 What is 4D printing?
4D Printing overview by B1M: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MyK4BzbxcdU
MIT Self assembly lab: https://selfassemblylab.mit.edu/
1:25 Why would 4D printing be needed?
1:56 My aim for home 4D printing
2:39 Concepts for self folding joints
4:07 Design criteria
4:25 Experiments with single materials
5:26 TPU/PLA dual material corners
6:06 Print in place rotating snap together mechanism
Fab365 Millennium Falcon:https://fab365.net/items/277
7:58 Switching from Bambu Lab X1 to Sovol SV04
8:43 Multimaterial slicer tips
9:35 Initial dissolvable lock fail
10:27 Temporary lock solution
11:00 First self assembly test
13:09 Working dissolvable lock solution
14:05 Final tests: 4D printing!
15:06 Conclusion
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![Designing STRONG parts: tips and tricks - 3D design for 3D printing pt5
To get the best out of 3D printing, it helps if you can design your own parts. In this tutorial series, we will learn to use a free 3D CAD program to do just that.
In this episode, we design a bracket and mount that needs to be quite strong. To achieve this, three parts are used instead of one, so they can each print with the strongest print orientation. They are joined using bolts into trapped nuts, as well as bolts that cut their own thread. We also cover design features and slicer tips for increased strength.
0:00 Introduction
3D design for 3D printing Onshape playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLGqRUdq5ULsONnjEEPeBxxStEsobDKAtV
Direct link to create a free account: https://www.onshape.com/en/products/free
Source CAD for tutorials: https://cad.onshape.com/documents/b5475ccd1f83733e348c59b0/w/f0f78c61f2ac76b0b03c0692/e/2693d666ff5f1d3749f8b85d?renderMode=0&uiState=62fb0fbda209767dfe1e6bf0
0:43 What we are designing
1:17 Taking measurements
Digital calipers on Amazon : https://amzn.to/3Bu6yjN
1:45 Design considerations: Layer line direction dictates strength
Previous beginner friendly video: https://youtu.be/uev1sWCog5Q
2:42 Base clamp design
5:08 Trapped nut design
6:52 Slicing, printing and test fitting the base clamp
8:04 Item tray/shelf design
10:10 Slicing, printing and test fitting the shelf
11:17 Strong bracket design
15:16 Slicing and printing bracket
15:54 Assembly and final part
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![Testing the Wham Bam carbon fiber plate - The ultimate 3D printer bed?
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Wham Bam is releasing what they hope is the ultimate 3D printer bed, made from carbon fiber. Is it a breakthrough or just marketing hype? In this video, I undertake extensive testing and examine the strengths and weaknesses.
These beds were provided free of charge by Wham Bam for the purposes of testing and providing feedback. The products will be tweaked prior to production based on the testing group’s feedback. All opinions expressed are my own and the product has been tested in accordance with my review policy: https://teachingtechyt.github.io/reviewpolicy.html
Wham Bam Carbon Fiber bed (affiliate): https://bit.ly/3M5rrWw
0:00 Introduction
0:45 What is the Wham Bam carbon fiber plate?
Easy composites YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@easycompositestv/
2:38 Characteristics, strengths and weaknesses
PEI filament: https://store.thinglab.com.au/products/copy-of-formfutura-bvoh-1-75mm-300-gram
5:23 Prep/changes required
Klipper G4: https://www.klipper3d.org/G-Codes.html
Marlin G4: https://marlinfw.org/docs/gcode/G004.html
6:06 Fitment accuracy
6:36 PLA
7:07 PETG
Cateran Mk2 guitar video: https://youtu.be/kQ1MVLEEol4
7:43 TPU
8:00 ABS
Vision Miner adhesive: https://visionminer.com/products/nano-polymer-adhesive
Dimafix adhesive pen: https://x3d.com.au/products/dimafix-print-bed-adhesive-pen
9:51 ASA
10:05 Nylon
10:42 PLA (again)
11:11 Durability
12:16 Carbon fiber vs Garolite/G10
G10 wiki: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/G-10_(material)
13:25 Conclusion
Models shown in this video:
Engine model 005: https://makerworld.com/en/models/14267
Cateran Mk2 guitar: https://cults3d.com/en/3d-model/gadget/cateran-fully-3d-printed-electric-guitar
Filament roller by Mitchell Ellisor: https://www.printables.com/model/671559-filament-roller
Guitar stand by Brian R: https://www.printables.com/model/416291-guitar-stand
Guitar stand by jangrewe: https://www.printables.com/model/541047-guitar-stand
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