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title: "3D Printing"
description: "3D Printing Reference Guide"
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# 3D Printing

## Product resources

### Bambu Lab

- [Bambu Lab Support](https://bambulab.com/support)
- [Bambu Lab Academy](https://bambulab.com/support/academy)
- [Bambu Lab Wiki](https://wiki.bambulab.com/)
  - [H2C](https://wiki.bambulab.com/en/h2c)
    - [H2C + Multiple AMS Connection Guide](https://wiki.bambulab.com/en/h2c/how-to-connect-ams)
    - [H2C Nozzle Cold Pull Maintenance and Cleaning](https://wiki.bambulab.com/en/h2c/maintenance/nozzle-cold-pull-maintenance-and-cleaning)
  - [Filament guide - Printer, Nozzle, AMS, Build Plate, Glue Compatibility and Required Parameters](https://wiki.bambulab.com/en/general/filament-guide-material-table)
- [Bambu Lab Store Filament Tracker](https://bblfilament.mindflakes.com/) - Third-party website that tracks product availability

### Creality

- [Creality Support](https://www.creality.com/support)
- [Creality SpacePi X4 Firmware](https://www.creality.com/download/creality-spacepi-x4) - Yes, it has firmware updates!

### Polymaker

- [Polymaker App](https://app.polymaker.com/) - Color matching, material comparison, and more.
- [Polymaker Filament Presets](https://presets.polymaker.com/) - Print profiles and filament presets for Bambu Studio, OrcaSlicer, and more.
- [Polymaker Product Changelog](https://wiki.polymaker.com/polymaker-products/more-about-our-products/product-changelog)
- [Polymaker Wiki](https://wiki.polymaker.com/)

### Other Links

- [Calibration Guide - OrcaSlicer Wiki](https://www.orcaslicer.com/wiki/guides/calibration_guide.html) (Enable `Develop Mode` in Bambu Studio)
- [Filament Color Database](https://filamentcolors.xyz/)
- [3D Filament Profile Database](https://3dfilamentprofiles.com/) - Inventory tracking
- [LW-PLA Print Settings](https://flightory.com/lw-pla-print-settings/)

## 3D model databases

- [MakerWorld](https://makerworld.com/)
- [Printables](https://www.printables.com/)
- [Thingiverse](https://www.thingiverse.com/)
- [Yeggi](https://www.yeggi.com/) - 3D model search engine

## Software

### Slicers

- [Bambu Studio](https://bambulab.com/download/studio) (Windows/Mac)
- [Bambu Handy](https://bambulab.com/download/app) (Android/iOS)
- [OrcaSlicer](https://github.com/OrcaSlicer/OrcaSlicer) (requires enabling both [LAN Mode](https://wiki.bambulab.com/en/knowledge-sharing/enable-lan-mode) and [Developer Mode](https://wiki.bambulab.com/en/knowledge-sharing/enable-developer-mode))

### CAD

- [AutoDesk Fusion](https://www.autodesk.com/products/fusion-360/overview) - Free for personal, non-commercial projects only.
- [Onshape](https://www.onshape.com/) - Free for personal, non-commercial projects only. Project files must be shared publicly.
- [Tinkercad](https://www.tinkercad.com/) - Free, but limited.

## Communities

### Discord

- [Bambu Lab Official](https://discord.com/invite/bambulab)
- [Polymaker Official](https://discord.com/invite/polymaker)
- [Overture Official](https://discord.com/invite/yQb9v9mUAC)
- [Darkmoon 3D Printing](https://discord.com/invite/DpuSuJMsgt)
- [Helio Additive](https://discord.com/invite/EjQXDJP9kS)
- [3D Printing Deals Community Server](hhttps://discord.com/invite/Y5Ke2SHHyc)