u/Greedy-Cost5389

I’m considering getting a Qidi Q2 and wanted some opinions from people who already have one.

I previously owned a Q1 Pro and honestly loved it. It produced really solid prints and I had a great experience with it overall.

After that I switched to a Core One because I planned on putting INDX on it, but I realized I really can’t live without a heated chamber anymore. That’s why I’m now thinking about getting a Q2 instead, together with the Qidi Box for the occasional MMU/multicolor print. Most of my prints would still be single-color though.

The thing is, I’ve heard quite a few mixed things about the Qidi Box. Some people seem to have no issues at all, while others mention filament path friction, jams, sensor issues, and general reliability problems.

So now I’m also wondering if it would maybe make more sense to just get the Q2 by itself and later put something like a BTT Vivid on it instead.

So I’m wondering:

• Is the Q2 still worth buying now, or would it be smarter to wait for a possible Q3 or maybe look at something else entirely?
• How reliable is the Qidi Box in real-world use?
• Would you trust the Qidi Box long-term, or would a third-party MMU solution make more sense?

Would love to hear experiences from long-term users, especially people printing engineering materials.

I’m in a bit of a weird spot and trying to figure out if I’m overthinking this or if others feel the same.

I recently bought a Core One+ kit and a Buddy3D camera for about €1100, and I have an INDX 4-tool upgrade on order for another €700. On top of that, I picked up a Space Pi X4 for drying four spools. That brings the total to roughly €1950 for a 4-tool toolchanger setup.

On paper, that sounds like a solid, flexible system. And philosophically, it aligns with what I’ve always liked about Prusa: EU-based, repairable machines, open ecosystem, strong documentation, and generally good long-term support. I don’t mind paying a premium for that.

But when I step back and compare it to what’s out there right now, it feels… off.

A Bambu X2D is around €850. For that, you get a larger build volume, a heated chamber, an included camera, AMS 2 Pro with drying capability, and a very polished out-of-the-box experience. It’s hard to ignore how much hardware and convenience is packed into that price.

To add context, I’m not running a print farm or doing anything extreme. I’m just a consumer who wants to print the occasional multicolor model and some functional parts. I’m not constantly pushing materials or running machines 24/7, so ease of use, reliability, and overall value matter more to me than having the most modular or expandable system possible.

Meanwhile, I’m looking at nearly €2000 all-in, and I still need to justify the complexity of a toolchanger setup, manage multiple components, and accept that some features just aren’t there unless I add even more.

Another thing I’m realizing is that I might be overestimating how much I’ll actually use the toolchanger. It’s a really cool system, but for occasional multicolor prints it might just be solving a problem I don’t have that often. That makes the extra cost and complexity harder to justify compared to something simpler that covers 90% of my use case with less effort.

I still like what Prusa stands for. I want to support that model of making hardware that’s serviceable and not locked down. But emotionally, this purchase doesn’t feel as good as I expected. It feels like I’m paying significantly more for principles, while the competition is pushing aggressive value and integration.

Right now I’m seriously considering canceling the INDX 4-tool, returning the Space Pi X4, and possibly even selling the Core One+. The resale value alone would almost cover a Bambu X2D.

And honestly, even in the “what if it breaks in 2-3 years” scenario, the price difference is so big that I could replace it entirely and still come out ahead financially.

I guess the core of it is:

• How much is repairability and openness worth in practice?
• Does the toolchanger actually justify the cost and complexity for most use cases?
• And is it still rational to prioritize those values when the price/performance gap is this large?

Curious how others here think about this, especially people who’ve gone either route long-term.

Printed this simple two-part pencil holder and really like how clean it looks on the desk. The two-piece design makes it easy to print, and using wood PLA for the top gives it a nice “pencil tip” look.

Everything fit together perfectly without any post-processing. Simple print, but a really satisfying result.

Model: Simple two part pencil holder by GLeZz – https://www.printables.com/model/198445-simple-two-part-pencil-holder
My make: https://www.printables.com/make/3110191

Printables handle: "@LanderH"

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