[Video] Is the H2C 3D Printer the Future of Cosplay?

Will you start releasing the fully painted versions of figures and helmets. It'd be great to try to print that figure myself.

Sure, if you're rich.

I'm all about build volume and reducing wear parts to keep it simple. That said, the H2S will be my next machine. Not as many complicated parts to troubleshoot/repair/replace, and a larger build volume. I ultimately would post-process any print anyway, so I'm not concerned about all of the bells and whistles on the other H2 models.

I upon hearing about the vortek system back when they released the h2s, i was determined to get it and upgrade my h2d, but when they released the h2c and showed the guide for upgrading the h2s/h2d to the h2c with the vortek, it was out of the question. Id rather keep my print volume, dont want to reduce it further.

I was originally looking at the H2C specifically so I could just print full-color helmets and be done with it, but after seeing this video, I’m getting the H2S instead. The bigger build volume alone on the H2S is a game changer compared to my X1C (especially for cosplay), and with the H2C, I’d still have to scale down or cut up most full-size helmet models anyway when I was playing around with the Bambu slicer, which kind of defeats the whole “print it in one go” dream. With the H2S, I can just load the file, print full sized helmets, and not play Tetris with my models (not to mention I don’t do enough multi-color prints to justify dropping the extra money). Plus, those layer lines on the H2C print would drive me insane. If I’m putting in the work anyway, I’d rather start with a bigger, cleaner print and finish it properly.

Glad you guys did this, I've been wondering the exact question you just answered with your demonstration. Results are good with right equipment, but still not as good as paint. Granted, there is a large spectrum of cosplay and a non-painted piece like this is definitely still accepted as cool at any convention.

Cute guys... but real men paint helmets 🧐

Hey one question, I know you guys love your Bambu printers but when the core one/c1L INDX upgrade comes out would you guys consider buying one? Not to put down Bambu but their single filament path for 8 nozzles is ridicoulous (~40 seconds vs ~10, not to mention much less purge) and I think this INDX will be a much better solution for future multi material printing. I also have a Prusa so a side by side of the two printers from the professionals of what I would use it for would be super helpful when the time comes. Maybe I missed it but in the final section of the video it is labeled as "Our next project is..." and it does not reveal a project?

I wish I could upgrade my P1S to H2C. Its just so expensive.

Could you try a full abs helmet and try to vapor smooth it? That should help with lightening the load on sanding no?

Darn, I was really hoping it would have reduced purge waste more. I have an AMS but never do multi-color prints after realizing how much filament they used.