People are now using 3D printers to cook breakfast

I've been 3D printing for over 2 years now, and tested several of the best 3D printers that money can buy. But do you know the one thing that has never entered my mind? Using the build plate to cook breakfast.

Now, this is very obviously satire, but a maker known as Mike's Quest Log has shared several videos on social media that show him cooking eggs (and bacon) using the Creakity K2 Pro combo, as well as a Bambu Lab X1 Carbon.

On today's list of things that you should NOT use your 3D printer for, this one takes the cake.

As you can see from the video above, Mike even goes as far as to use butter, and attach a wooden spatula to the Creality print head. By using the touch screen control dials, he is able to move the tool from left to right to 'scramble' the egg.

3D printer heat beds, also referred to as build plates, do get exceptionally hot. The highest they can go is usually around 120 degrees Celsius, though some can reach higher temperatures. By controlling the printer manually, you can choose to heat up the hot bed to its maximum temperature without needing to initiate a print.

The creator also posted a second video just a few days ago using the Bambu Lab X1 Carbon to cool an egg and some pancakes. This video makes me cringe even harder than the first, given that he adds syrup onto the plate too (just imagine how sticky his printer is now).

Some of the comments have expressed concern over wasted food, to which Mike responded, "Who do you think you're talking to? This is going to be eaten". He also explains how orange Elegoo PLA was previously used on the build plate, and that could explain the orange tint he noticed on the pancake surface, "That should be enough for the daily recommended intake of microplastics", he jokes.

Just because we can do something doesn't mean we should. Obviously, do not try this at home, folks (or do so at your own risk). I've reached out to Mike for a bit of context on what brought about this experiment, so hopefully he'll have some advice to pass on.

Take a look at these best 3D printer filaments that I highly recommend, as well as the best filament dryers for 3D printing.