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The original post: /r/3dprinting by /u/wbdennis on 2024-12-23 03:24:09.

Kobra 3 Combo vs A1 Combo vs P1S Combo

PS1 combo preferred for enclosure, up to 16 colors, more materials and core xy. Cons are price and nozzle swapping is a pain which can be solved with third party parts.

Kobra 3 Combo has up to 8 colors and that quickest nozzle swapping. Cons are Many reviews are negative on this system but newer ones make me believe things have gotten better. Support is supposedly almost non existent and relies on the community. Also needing tinkering more than the others.

A1 Combo has a decent speed for nozzle swapping and max of 4 colors. Cons are exposed filament spools.

I want multicolor printing. I can make due for 4 colors since I am a hobbyist and not trying to make money (not yet at least). My daughter is getting into it at school and it gives something for her to spend time with me. I have an Ender 3 Pro, but I loathe the tinkering and troubleshooting. I plant to upgrade it little by little . I would like to not have to deal with "poop" but I am not aware if any slicer can convert it all into a secondary print with any of the above systems (I would just print fidget toys or something stupid to use up the poop). Nozzle swapping most likely wouldn't happen often since the .4 nozzle is standard, but sometimes you want that finer detail on something you put up for display.

Other recommendations that fall in this range is also appreciated.

Thank you

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