Hey makers and fellow 3D printing fans!

As I continue to grow my Xempiaaz figure line, I’ve been thinking a lot about the next upgrade in my workshop… and I wanted to hear your thoughts too.

Right now, I’m using the Creality K1C, which I love — it's fast, reliable, and works perfectly for both carbon-fiber prints and my miniatures. But now I’m wondering:

🤔 Should I invest in more K1C units for my farm, or should I introduce a Creality Hi to mix things up?

Let’s explore it together. I’ll share some thoughts — and I’d love to hear yours in the comments 👇

⚙️ Pros of Having Multiple Creality K1C Printers

✅ Uniformity — same slicer settings, calibration, and workflow

✅ Simplified maintenance — all parts, spare nozzles, etc., are interchangeable

✅ Speed — K1C is crazy fast for FDM prints

✅ Excellent for miniatures — with minimal tweaking and good supports

⚡ Benefits of Adding the Creality Hi to Your Setup

🧠 AI-Powered Smart Adjustments — better for multi-user workflows or beginners

🎥 Dual-camera time-lapse and failure detection — perfect for content creators

🛠️ Increased automation — more hands-off = more time designing

📦 Diversity in print styles — could handle different projects better than duplicating one machine

🧩 Some Potential Drawbacks

❌ Going All-In on K1Cs:

Limited to one machine’s capabilities

Might hit bottlenecks on specialty prints (e.g., huge terrain tiles or experimental materials)

❌ Mixing with the Creality Hi:

Two different workflows and slicer configs

Extra learning curve

More unique spare parts to stock

💬 So I’m Asking You:

Would you rather expand with 2, 3, or more K1Cs?

Or is it better to add a “Hi” for flexibility and AI features?

Anyone here who’s already using both in one farm? How’s that going?

Let’s talk print farm evolution — I’ll be reading and replying to all comments!

This kind of decision shapes how creators like me build faster, better, and smarter. Your opinion matters 🙌

Thanks for helping the Xempiaaz workshop grow 🚀

— Vitto

🔍 What’s Better for Your Print Farm: Multiple K1C’s or Adding a Creality Hi?