Amazon Basics PLA 3D Printer Filament, 1.75 mm, Black, 1 kg per Spool

While I haven't been 3D printing for long, it's literally opened up doors that I had previously never imagined possible. Pictured is one of my ribbon microphone tools (you can find these on Thingiverse as they are fully open source hardware). This particular tool corrugates the ribbon between two closely meshed gears. This was printed on a TronXY Pro 2 printer (similar to an Ender 3 but with fairly old, and buggy, Marlin software) and a stock 0.4mm nozzle. Despite that the prints are pretty much faultless. Bed adhesion (heated) was good and the filament performs well at a range of temperatures. This pearl lustre is pleasant and while this filament was surprisingly good for the price and produced mostly tools (I bought this instead of white by mistake) it should be excellent for decorative prints and lithophanes. What really surprised me was the addition of simple but thoughtful things that I hadn't imagined would come att his price: specifically a re-sealable bag and some moisture absorbent material in the reel! This is really neat because unless you've heard about the vacuum cleaner bag trick, it will allow you to store your PLA for months at a time when not in use and not end up as wetter than my washing when I left it out in the rain *(again). PLA isn't the worst offender for its hygroscopic properties (nylon takes that crown) but it is still prone to it, particularly in the summer months when air is holding more moisture.

've been using the Amazon Basics PLA 3D Printer Filament for a few months now, and I have to say I'm quite pleased with it. The filament has a consistent diameter, which is great for avoiding clogs in my printer. I’ve tried a few different colors, and they all print nicely without significant issues. One thing I really appreciate is how easy it is to work with. It adheres well to the print bed, and I've had minimal warping or curling. The finished prints have a nice finish and the colors are vibrant, making my projects look good. The spool itself is also user-friendly; it unwinds smoothly without tangling, which is a huge plus when you're in the middle of a long print. For the price, it’s hard to beat this quality. Overall, I’d definitely recommend the Amazon Basics PLA filament to anyone looking for reliable and affordable 3D printing material.

Where to begin. First, it doesn’t fit in the Bambu AMS unit, it’s too wide. Second, it prints terribly. The picture is a pokeball I’ve printed tons of times before and never had a problem, but with this material it’s a horrible, full of lines, bumpy mess. This was straight out of the packaging too so moisture isn’t an issue, and when I print the same thing on the same printer using different materials it looks way better. Do not buy this, go for something like eSun, Elegoo or Overture, better brands

I struggled with this one initially, until I discovered that the average diameter is more like 1.70mm rather than 1.75mm. It is, however *consistently* undersized so you can just crank up your flow rate to compensate. The actual extrusion is more consistent than other cheap brands I've tried. It seems more prone to stringing and oozing than other filaments, so don't print hot (I'm at 200C atm, might drop down further). Retraction may need adjusting. It is, as another user pointed out, prone to adhesion problems. My bed is fairly good for adhesion, so as long as I have enough squish it sticks. Small parts need a brim. But I can imagine this filament being a nightmare on glass compared to others. Colour wise, for single layers it just looks like a darkish translucent green, but after a few more layers it really brightens up, but also becomes more opaque (like most translucent filaments do due to refraction). A thick printed part with lots of infill and walls will look REALLY bright, practically fluorescent. This makes me wonder about the lightfastedness of the pigment...only time will tell. The final colour is on the more yellow side of the green hue spectrum. Note that you will be able to see infill with this filament, so if aesthetics are more important than strength, choose your infill pattern wisely. It seems surprisingly strong and prints surprisingly well for a budget filament. I will be ordering more Amazon Basics reels if they're all this good for the money. Far better than e.g. Geeetech PLA.

Good quality works well

It's a basic PLA. I probably won't purchase it again, but as I reach the end of the reel, I've almost got it figured out. The print quality is decent, but it doesn't stick well to the bed, tends to ooze, and I've had a high rate of failed prints. I don't print frequently, and constantly adjusting the settings didn't work for me. However, if you do a lot of printing, it might be worth considering because once the first layer sticks, the rest of the print goes smoothly. The main downside is that there are other PLAs that are more forgiving and just a bit better-behaved, and they're only a few pounds more. If I had stuck to the reels supplied by the printer manufacturer, I wouldn't have had to deal with printer calibration and adhesion issues. I've ended up throwing away half the reel. Creality Ender 5 S1: Print at 215℃, 75℃ bed temp on a textured plate, Max volumetric speed 13 mm3/s. Reduce bed temp after the first layer. Initial layer 0.2mm @ 60mm/s (slow), 1.15 bottom surface flow ratio (thick). Then 120-200mm/s for primary print speed. Lower initial bed temp and nozzle temps are possible (and look better), but the failure rate was higher. Lowering the nozzle temp to 205℃ after the first layer produces a slightly better-looking print, but interlayer bonding is not great.

TLDR as I had ALOT to say about this spool of ... Filament has terrible bed adhesion. Very damp from factory which is shocking for PLA. Filament strands stuck to each other and on respooling discovered it was tangled on the spool under every layer after a certain point. Buy direct from a budget brand works out better in the long run when buying 4+ spools a time. I haven't been 3D printing for long about half a year, but I have tried about 5 different brands of PLA and this was the one that made me want to throw my printer out the window. First few months of usage it was not good , I felt like I had to preform a ritual every time I printed with this as it is allergic to the print bed it won't stick if their is a dust mite between it and the plate, It strings like crazy and it made popping sounds constantly. Then after months of being in a vacuum bag the filament stuck together and would jam the print all the time see the video of me respooling it by hand as I didn't have this issue before and wasn't set up for it but by using the AMS unit to help respool it the sounds began. It sounded like I was peeling carpet and the filament broke kind of my fault for being a bit too rough with it but it was also tangled under it's layer beneath it for a while, It was very late and I was very sick of it. I would suggest buying any of the other budget brands like esun, Sunlu or deeply directly from their sites as if you wait to buy your filament in larger amounts, it's a lot cheaper in the long term and it actually arrives DRY! Imagine that one of the least hydroscopic, beginner friendly filaments out their and yet it was awful I've had wood PLA arrive dryer.

C'è stata un'offerta molto molto conveniente di queste confezioni da 3kg di PLA Amazon basic e non ho potuto non approfittarne. Ovviamente i colori disponibili in questa promozione erano solo il bianco ed il nero, ma per chi stampa oggetti da verniciare o strutturali (di cui il colore importa poco) vanno benissimo. Arrivano in una scatola in cui sono impilate le 3 bobine, non singolarmente come le altre, però singolarmente imbustate sottovuoto e separate da cartoncini, con tanto di libricino di istruzioni (inutile visto che chi stampa non ha bisogno di avvertimenti che certe parti della stampante si scaldano molto). La convenienza, va precisato, è relativa al quantitativo di kg acquistati, infatti certi produttori sui propri siti vendono a prezzi anche piuttosto bassi se si prendono 10 o più bobine, ma su Amazon per soli 3 kg, è uno dei prezzi più bassi mai visti (nella promozione in cui li ho presi). Il filamento è buono, la dimensione è corretta, la qualità in linea con gli altri PLA che si possono trovare dei marchi più diffusi, il colore è un bianco neutro. Stampato con una Bambulab X1C non ha dato alcun problema sia di adesione che di flusso, quindi ottimo a mio avviso. Il vero problema per chi, come me, possiede un AMS (un sistema multibobina automatico per stampe a più colori) è la larghezza delle bobine, maggiore delle altre di marchi diffusi e purtroppo impossibile da inserire all'interno! E' un vero problema? si se si possiede una Bambulab X/P con AMS e si intende stampare un oggetto a più colori con queste bobine, no per chiunque altro la utilizzi in una stampante. E per la cronaca la si può utilizzare anche con le Bambulab, semplicemente utilizzandola senza AMS, come ho fatto io. Nel caso ho fatto la foto dello spessore così da essere utilie a chi volesse acquistarle ed avesse problemi di dimensioni massime. Pro: - molto conveniente l'offerta per 3kg di PLA - qualità del filamento Contro: - non adatte ad AMS In definitiva non posso non consigliare il pacchetto in promozione, perchè è veramente conveniente, anche se non c'è molta scelta di colori. Il filamento è buono, non mi ha dato particolari problemi e anche se fosse (come successo con un filamento specifico di un produttore difettoso) il servizio clienti non avrebbe problemi a risolverli.

Works great on my Bambu Lab A1 mini

PLA Amarillo Actualización: Con plataforma de temperatura controlada, funciona perfecto (210°C extrusor, 55°C plataforma). Y usando Cura para cortar. -------- Funciona bien. Si se usa lápiz adhesivo es muy difícil de despegar y si no se usa, se despega solo (en mi caso aprovecho para dejar las orillas sin pegamento y así facilita el despegar las piezas). Lo malo es que las piezas no quedan tan limpias como con otro PLA que antes usaba (los soportes y la cama dejan residuos en las piezas). No venía al vacío, pero no he tenido problemas de extrusión. Probado en FF finder, 215°C

Este filamento PLA de Amazon Basics es una opción fantástica por su calidad a un precio muy competitivo. He utilizado otros filamentos más caros y, sinceramente, este no tiene nada que envidiarles. Se comporta de maravilla con mi impresora 3D y ofrece resultados consistentes. Calidad de Impresión: El filamento tiene un buen acabado y se extruye de manera uniforme, sin atascos ni problemas. Las impresiones salen limpias y detalladas, y el color amarillo es vibrante y mantiene su tono incluso después de la impresión. Ideal tanto para proyectos pequeños como grandes. Fácil de Usar: Es fácil de trabajar con este PLA, incluso para alguien que no sea experto en impresión 3D. La adherencia a la cama es buena, lo que ayuda a que las impresiones se mantengan estables, y no he tenido problemas de deformaciones o contracciones. Relación Calidad-Precio: Por la cantidad que obtienes (1 kg de filamento) y la calidad del material, es una excelente compra. En comparación con otras marcas, es difícil encontrar un filamento con estas características a este precio tan accesible. Además, al ser de Amazon Basics, tienes la seguridad de que cumple con estándares de calidad. Conclusión: Si buscas un filamento PLA de buena calidad a un precio asequible, el Amazon Basics es una opción excelente. Fácil de usar, con un buen acabado y un color brillante, es perfecto para todo tipo de proyectos de impresión 3D. ¡Definitivamente lo volveré a comprar!