The Glorious Geeks

Guiding 3D printers, makers, sharing our experiences, and growing together.

The Glorious Geeks – From Spaghetti Fails to Glorious Tales 🖨️🐾

Started in 2018 by Ken (resident nerd) and occasionally co-hosted by his chaotic crew of feline supervisors—Momo, Riley, Dante, and the elusive Kilala—we're here to document the messy, magical journey from 3D printing noobs to semi-functional experts.

Expect:
🧵 Tangled filament and accidental art
🔧 Printer hacks (some intentional!)
🐱 Cat hair in every time-lapse
🎮 Geeky vibes, bad jokes, and honest reviews

Whether you're here to learn, laugh, or just watch a cat sabotage a print mid-way—you're in the right place.

Subscribe. Be Glorious.

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🌽🥨 Tomorrow Night!!!! on Print & Pretzels — and BIG things are coming…

We’re live tomorrow night assembling and showing off some Food Fidgets 🌽✨
It’s the usual good vibes:
Assemble · Chat · Snack

🔥 BUT ALSO… get hyped for the new Gadget Grotto setup!
We’ve got something special in store, and this is just the beginning.

Starting now, you’ll get to walk with us each week as we design and build out:

🛕 The Bambu Sanctum

🚀 Alpha Centauri

This is full set evolution mode — layouts, vibes, upgrades, and a few surprises along the way.

👀 And yes…
Is a GIANT LEGO Bambu in our future?
Maybe. Probably. Almost definitely. 😏🧱

Come hang out, ask questions, and be part of the build from day one.
We wouldn’t want to do this without you 💛

👉 Set your reminder & jump in the chat!

2 days ago (edited) | [YT] | 2

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🥨 Print & Pretzels – Light Upgrade

Tonight’s episode is all about a set upgrade!
We’re adding a Bambu-themed light box that we 3D printed to the Print & Pretzels set to bring a little extra flair, glow, and personality to future streams ✨

The light box was printed from a great design by brage3dprint, and we’ll be walking through:

How the light box was printed

Basic setup and lighting considerations

How we’re integrating it into our studio and ongoing set upgrades

This is a relaxed, live build-and-hangout — part workshop, part community chat, all good vibes.

👀 Calling Our Regulars

If you’ve been hanging out with us lately and you’re starting to receive your U1, we really want to hear from you in the chat!

How’s setup going?
First impressions?
Any wins or early questions?

Let’s talk through it together.

🥨 Tonight’s Vibe

Peanut butter pretzels 🥨

Ice water 🧊

Printers running

Questions welcome

Let’s hang out, print, and hobby together.

Ask us about:

Your 3D printers

What we’re working on

Troubleshooting issues

Filament, upgrades, maintenance

Or anything else 3D-printing related

If it’s printing-adjacent, it’s fair game.

🔧 What We’re Working On Tonight

Bambu Light Box (3D printed)

Studio lighting & set upgrade

Print & Pretzels background flair

🙌 Credit Where It’s Due

Light box design by brage3dprint
(Links below 👇)

🔗 Designer link:
makerworld.com/en/models/46707-bambu-lab-lightbox-…

🥨 Support the Channel (Optional but Appreciated)

If you enjoy the stream and want to support what we do:

Buy us a pretzel ☕🥨
buymeacoffee.com/thegloriousgeeks

Like the stream

Subscribe for more 3D printing, upgrades, and behind-the-scenes maker chaos

Your support helps keep the printers running and the pretzels stocked.

📅 About Print & Pretzels

Print & Pretzels is our recurring livestream series where we:

Work on real 3D printing projects

Upgrade our setup live

Share wins, mistakes, and lessons so others can learn too

If we’re doing it, we’re showing it.

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👀 New video is LIVE!

Are the A1 series really “budget” Bambu machines, or does it actually hold up when compared to the P1S?
I put it through real-world use and benchmarked it against my own machines — no hype, no spec-sheet fluff.

⚠️ Quick heads-up:
Some video cards are intentionally missing in this upload. We’re actively filming dedicated A1, A1 Mini, and AMS Lite content, and those will be linked as soon as they go live.

💬 I’d love your input:

Which Bambu are you running? (A1 / A1 Mini / P1S / X1)

If you were buying today, which one would you choose — and why?

Your comments directly shape future comparisons and upgrades.
Thanks for being part of a community that actually helps each other learn.

Be glorious. 🧡

1 week ago (edited) | [YT] | 1

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Hey Glorious Family!

If you watched tonight's live stream, I think I have found the culprit for our printer!

Check this reddit post out. In the next day or so I will be inspecting our hall sensor to see if this has occurred!

As always Be Glorious!


www.reddit.com/r/BambuLab/s/NcWA3zTAlx

2 weeks ago | [YT] | 2

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🎄 Schedule Update – Livestream Moved! 🎄

Hey Glorious Geeks! 👋

We’re moving this week’s livestream to tomorrow night instead of Wednesday, since Wednesday falls on Christmas Eve and family time comes first ❤️

So if you’re planning to hang out with us live, tomorrow night is the night!
Same good vibes, same printer talk, same pretzel energy 🥨🖨️

Thank you all for being such an understanding, supportive community.
We’ll see you LIVE tomorrow night — and as always… Be Glorious! ✨

2 weeks ago | [YT] | 1

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💬 Let’s talk Bambu printers — from YOUR perspective.
We get asked all the time:
👉 “Which Bambu printer is right for someone just getting into the hobby?”
From our experience, the A1, A1 mini, and P1S have been tried, tested, and proven workhorses. They’ve been through countless prints, maintenance days, upgrades, wins, and failures — and they just keep showing up.
Yes, Bambu has released newer models, and they’re exciting 👀
But like any new tech, there are still kinks being worked out. That’s a big reason we haven’t rushed to upgrade yet. Reliability matters — especially for beginners who just want to print, not troubleshoot all weekend.
👇 Now here’s where YOU come in 👇
This is your chance to be part of video development.
Which Bambu printer did you start with?
What made you choose it?
If you were starting today, would you pick the same one again?
We’ll be using your comments, experiences, and perspectives to help shape an upcoming video focused on helping new makers choose the right printer without the overwhelm.
Drop your thoughts below ⬇️ or send us your thoughts at thegloriousgeeks01@gmail.com and let’s build this together.
As always — Be Glorious 🧡🟢

2 weeks ago | [YT] | 1

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🔥 NEW VIDEO IS LIVE! 🔥
The P1S Extruder video is officially out!
If it helped you (or saved you from a filament-eating nightmare 😅), drop a comment on the video and smash that Like button — it seriously helps more than you know.
🎥 AND WE’RE BACK IN THE RECORDING BOOTH TODAY!
More upgrades, more fixes, and more glorious chaos coming your way.
Thank you all for watching, supporting, and being such an awesome community.
Be Glorious 🟧🟩
👇 Tell us in the comments:
Have you had extruder issues on your P1S, or are you running upgrades already?

2 weeks ago | [YT] | 1

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Hey Glorious Family!

🎥 Filming Update, Glorious Geeks! 🎥
We’re officially heading into content production mode for the next THREE weeks — this week, next week, and the week after 🔥

Here’s what we’re actively filming and finishing during this stretch:

🛠️ Bambu P1S Extruder Breakdown & Clean-Out (already partially filmed)
🐼 P1S Panda Claw & Panda Extruder Upgrade
🔥 Eibos Tetras AMS Heater Upgrade – unboxing, installation, first impressions, and who this unit is really for
🎨 Phrozen Arco Chroma Kit – unboxing & install
🧱 IKEA Series (2 Episodes!)
• Episode 1: Power upgrades for IKEA Skådis
• Episode 2: Skådis + IKEA BROR workbench integration with functional prints that seriously help organize your work areas

This is some of our most involved content yet. Filming, testing, and especially editing takes time — and with the holidays here, we’re also making space to spend time with our cherished loved ones ❤️

Thanks for bearing with us while we balance quality content and family time.
We promise: this lineup is worth the wait.

👇 Got something you want us to cover or test in these builds? Drop it in the comments!

Be Glorious 💪✨

3 weeks ago | [YT] | 1

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🔥 GLORIOUS GEEKS MEGA UPDATE! 🔥

Alright fam… buckle up.
We just came out of one of the BIGGEST recording sessions we’ve ever done on this channel — and I mean mega, multicam, printer spa day meets chaos gremlin energy levels of content.

We recorded multiple full episodes, packed with maintenance guides, upgrades, tests, jokes that probably took years off our printers’ warranties, and some of our best footage yet.
All of that is now heading into the editing labs, where we’ll stitch together the story, polish every moment, and bring the Glorious vibes to life.
🎥✨ Editing mode: ACTIVATED.

But wait… we’re just getting started. 👀
Because NEXT WEEK, we officially begin filming our brand-new IKEA Series — a full deep dive into upgrading, organizing, and transforming your 3D-printing spaces using affordable, modular IKEA setups.

Think:
🧱 Skådis magic
🛠️ Ikea print stations
💡 Smart storage
⚡ Cable/power organization
🌀 AMS zone optimization
…and maybe even a few ridiculous mods because, well… it’s us.

But here’s where YOU come in ⤵️

💬 What IKEA furniture or product has helped YOU on your 3D printing journey?
Could be a shelf, a cart, a lamp, a pegboard, a bin, a desk — anything that made your workflow cleaner, faster, or more fun.
Tell us below! Your suggestions might directly shape the next episode… or even your own upgrade gets featured. 👀

Thank you all for riding with us, supporting the channel, and helping this community grow into something truly special.
We can’t wait to show you what’s coming next.

Stay tuned, stay hyped, and as always…
✨ Be Glorious. ✨

4 weeks ago | [YT] | 2

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🛠️ Help Us Choose Our Next Video! 🧡✨

We’ve got two big projects lined up — which one should we film next?

👇 Comment your pick! 👇

🔸 Skådis AMS Upgrade Series — New mounts, cable routing, filament organization, and smart tweaks that transform the entire AMS area into a clean, efficient command station.
OR
🔸 A1 Mini / P1S Spa Day — Deep cleaning, upkeep, pampering, and upgrades to keep your printers running smoother than ever 🧖‍♂️🌀

🔸Creation of a UV glow-in-the-dark print station that shows our glow in the dark prints in UV light as they print

Your feedback drives the channel forward.
What do YOU want to see first?

Comment if you have a suggestion of your own!

Stay creative, stay curious, and Be Glorious! ✨

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