The more of these I watch, the more I resign myself to just paying Bambu for their refills, and sticking to brands like Voxel that I know work perfect with the AMS. For cardboard spools like Overture and Elegoo, I just use electrical tape around the spool edge, and they work perfectly that way.
I am only use few spool brands and I printed a small riser for the ams lid for the slightly larger spools (not at the bottom but for the lids, this way I don't have to modify anything in the inside) and I printed the spool rings for the cardboard ones... with the riser I have no issue with the rings either
I love watching this machine in action. I have yet to make it but it is definitely on my list. I can see myself rewinding spools just because this thing is such a joy to watch.
I really like it. I Remixed/Uploaded a version to Printables that you can put a small DC motor on it with a Power/Reverse switch. Working on putting an "endstop type" switch so that it kills the motor when the end of the filament gets to the beginning of the tubing so you can just pick up the new spool and grab the end of the filament. Works good so far! :)
Happy new year, and to let you know that this was very specifically the content I was looking for and it came at first place on my research. :) Thank you very much!
Instead of cutting the indexing tab off your spools why don’t you just drill a hole next to it? That way you can still use the refills like they’re meant to and have a spot to stick non bambu filament.
I regularly get empty toner cartridges that are gonna be tossed since they've already been recycled a few times. I pull hardware out from them such as bearings and rods. Perhaps I should make one or two of these using those parts? 🤔
Or just by Bambu Filament, price is excellent in the UK compared to others and they have a huge range of types and colours for next day delivery. Plus all the profiles are already in OracSlicer and RFID is great as I just want to print as the Printer is a tool that I use for other projects and hobbies.
I almost use exclusively cardboard rolls (Polylite/Inland) in my AMS, I use 3/4 drive 1 1/8 ratchet socket inside the core as it lets the socket free roll inside the core. When the roll gets 1/2 way empty. the CB spools run right down to the end without issues.
My carriage gear always gets stuck and then it skips gears because the ptfe tube hits the sides. No matter what i do I have to leave it loose so it just moves on its own because some spools are more narrow
Clever mechanism. Be sure to pay attention to contaminates when re-reeling spools of filament. Little pieces of grit and crud lying around the shop that are wound into a reel will cause frustrating, time wasting and potentially damaging nozzle clogs.
Couldn't I just break one side of the spool that im transferring from and slide the filament onto the lab spool? I would test it but i just ordered my Bambu printer a few days ago.
I don't think the AMS should have been sold with these problems. I don't understand why they didn't make it wider as it would still not protrude over the edges of the main unit and would have allowed spools to be 5mm wider. I also don't think the motors are strong enough which is why there are errors all the time. I think the way to go is half spool most spools as that will most probably make it function without so many problems. I guess they put holes in their spools just to make them lighter so they work better, but doesn't help the people trying to get normal full rolls working.
yeah. looks like a totally uncompicated process. You just need to download, print 43 pieces, some of the probably several times, because of failures, then you need to get some ball bearings and finally you need to try to spool it up which doesn't work well (see your failed first attempt). Why do we as customers always obey to the failures of producers instead of saying "you, mfs, I paid 250 bucks, deliver something that works with all spools" - what a failure...
I seen too many hacks and wasted poop pla to not buy this printer, company should have worked more on the AMS what a way to fix the company lack of engineering
Everyone has to start somewhere. Rome wasn't built in a day. Just like there's an iphone 14, it takes iteration. The only way to reduce poop is to have multiple print heads, which would drive up cost. Maybe in a few years they can afford to do multiple print heads.
@@redone823 - The AMS is an OK solution for contrasting colors on the top 2-4 layers which works well for logos or lettering. Trying to print a foot tall four color Buzz Lightyear is going to take a long time and waste a lot of filament.
Who cares. Filament is cheap. The printer works really well. The AMS works well. The Bambu spool refill system is a poor setup. Most people don’t do a ton of color changes. Just occasional changes. The filament purge amount can be dialed back a-lot with no adverse effects.
You don't own one - your loss... If you know how to do it better, bring it to market or take it to Bambu. "I seen..." equals zero hands on experience, so I'd take your advice with a grain of Himalayan Pink... No, you can't use every spool diameter or width in the AMS, but you can use most. The AMS works well - 4 slots per, automated load/unload. Bambu has fine engineers. Great speed, reliability, accuracy, control. If it had dual extruders, one or even 1/2 AMS per -=!Oh Baby!=- But it doesn't, not yet. Yes, it by necessity wastes a bit of filament for embedded/partial layer multicolour, but you have to purge and you can dial it way back from default with good result. Dual Extruders would cut a lot of that waste and the AMS is quicker loading/unloading than most operators - so MC could be an almost pleasant experience. They'll probably get there. In the mean time, they still rock.
@@BasilFawlty64 - I don't have a dog in this fight and maybe I'm iconoclastic, but whenever I see this level of Bambu evangelism, I have the urge to make a snide comment about drone engineers starting a 3D printer company, accelerated wear on carbon fiber tube motion control components, the AMS bearing blocks that break forcing people to print community designed Hydra to fix the AMS, etc. 🙂
The more of these I watch, the more I resign myself to just paying Bambu for their refills, and sticking to brands like Voxel that I know work perfect with the AMS. For cardboard spools like Overture and Elegoo, I just use electrical tape around the spool edge, and they work perfectly that way.
I am only use few spool brands and I printed a small riser for the ams lid for the slightly larger spools (not at the bottom but for the lids, this way I don't have to modify anything in the inside) and I printed the spool rings for the cardboard ones... with the riser I have no issue with the rings either
I love watching this machine in action. I have yet to make it but it is definitely on my list. I can see myself rewinding spools just because this thing is such a joy to watch.
I really like it. I Remixed/Uploaded a version to Printables that you can put a small DC motor on it with a Power/Reverse switch. Working on putting an "endstop type" switch so that it kills the motor when the end of the filament gets to the beginning of the tubing so you can just pick up the new spool and grab the end of the filament. Works good so far! :)
Outstanding I am going to go look for your version. Thank you.
I like how you arrange your filament in the background 👌🏻
Thank you! I posted a video about it a while back!
Happy new year, and to let you know that this was very specifically the content I was looking for and it came at first place on my research. :) Thank you very much!
I printed one myself for those annoying cardboard spools that don't fit in the AMS. I wind it by hand but it's almost perfect every single time.
Instead of cutting the indexing tab off your spools why don’t you just drill a hole next to it? That way you can still use the refills like they’re meant to and have a spot to stick non bambu filament.
My same thoughts. And some type of dry lubricant.
Great video! What containers are you using for your filament?
That tab is a key for a notch in the cardboard inside a refill, it also keys into a notch in the RFIF plastic strip.
Porqué no hay ningún video de como montar esto paso a paso? Son muchas piezas y no encontré ningún video de montaje...
I think you left the link to the wrong model in the description
I fixed it, thanks for letting me know!
I regularly get empty toner cartridges that are gonna be tossed since they've already been recycled a few times.
I pull hardware out from them such as bearings and rods.
Perhaps I should make one or two of these using those parts? 🤔
whats that container in the rear are they holding the filament and spool?
I want to know as well! Did you ever find out what they are?
Does this work for the Bambu X1 Carbon printers?
Or just by Bambu Filament, price is excellent in the UK compared to others and they have a huge range of types and colours for next day delivery. Plus all the profiles are already in OracSlicer and RFID is great as I just want to print as the Printer is a tool that I use for other projects and hobbies.
Can this respooler be printed on a smaller printer? 180x180x180?
The gear on the spool itself, where can I get the stl for the impact wrench part?
I almost use exclusively cardboard rolls (Polylite/Inland) in my AMS, I use 3/4 drive 1 1/8 ratchet socket inside the core as it lets the socket free roll inside the core. When the roll gets 1/2 way empty. the CB spools run right down to the end without issues.
My carriage gear always gets stuck and then it skips gears because the ptfe tube hits the sides. No matter what i do I have to leave it loose so it just moves on its own because some spools are more narrow
try to bolt it to a board ?
Clever mechanism. Be sure to pay attention to contaminates when re-reeling spools of filament. Little pieces of grit and crud lying around the shop that are wound into a reel will cause frustrating, time wasting and potentially damaging nozzle clogs.
Hello, have you the STL for the spooling off please ?
Play the end in reverse and it looks like Vez's printer printing. 😂
there is a small hole at the bottom of all the bambu spools where you hook the filament
my top wheel sticks any advise?
Couldn't I just break one side of the spool that im transferring from and slide the filament onto the lab spool? I would test it but i just ordered my Bambu printer a few days ago.
I think it's great and can be improved. :0)
Do you have the same green plastic as me? At least it looks like mine, the label says green :)
Is the main spooler printed with supports or not?
I don't think the AMS should have been sold with these problems. I don't understand why they didn't make it wider as it would still not protrude over the edges of the main unit and would have allowed spools to be 5mm wider. I also don't think the motors are strong enough which is why there are errors all the time. I think the way to go is half spool most spools as that will most probably make it function without so many problems. I guess they put holes in their spools just to make them lighter so they work better, but doesn't help the people trying to get normal full rolls working.
HEY! By chance do you have the model for the SOURCE spool holder? :)
i need to be able to down load the files so I can make this please tell me where they are thank you
The link is in the description.
Now i need to get an electric screwdriver firstly :)
should npt remove the clip...the spools with refills require them or they will not be spinnable by the spool...
The Pastamatic mechanism is better but the overall rigidity of that version is terrible.
Mount it on a wood plank
yeah. looks like a totally uncompicated process. You just need to download, print 43 pieces, some of the probably several times, because of failures, then you need to get some ball bearings and finally you need to try to spool it up which doesn't work well (see your failed first attempt). Why do we as customers always obey to the failures of producers instead of saying "you, mfs, I paid 250 bucks, deliver something that works with all spools" - what a failure...
I seen too many hacks and wasted poop pla to not buy this printer, company should have worked more on the AMS what a way to fix the company lack of engineering
Everyone has to start somewhere. Rome wasn't built in a day. Just like there's an iphone 14, it takes iteration. The only way to reduce poop is to have multiple print heads, which would drive up cost. Maybe in a few years they can afford to do multiple print heads.
@@redone823 - The AMS is an OK solution for contrasting colors on the top 2-4 layers which works well for logos or lettering. Trying to print a foot tall four color Buzz Lightyear is going to take a long time and waste a lot of filament.
Who cares. Filament is cheap. The printer works really well. The AMS works well. The Bambu spool refill system is a poor setup. Most people don’t do a ton of color changes. Just occasional changes. The filament purge amount can be dialed back a-lot with no adverse effects.
You don't own one - your loss... If you know how to do it better, bring it to market or take it to Bambu. "I seen..." equals zero hands on experience, so I'd take your advice with a grain of Himalayan Pink...
No, you can't use every spool diameter or width in the AMS, but you can use most. The AMS works well - 4 slots per, automated load/unload. Bambu has fine engineers. Great speed, reliability, accuracy, control. If it had dual extruders, one or even 1/2 AMS per -=!Oh Baby!=- But it doesn't, not yet. Yes, it by necessity wastes a bit of filament for embedded/partial layer multicolour, but you have to purge and you can dial it way back from default with good result. Dual Extruders would cut a lot of that waste and the AMS is quicker loading/unloading than most operators - so MC could be an almost pleasant experience. They'll probably get there. In the mean time, they still rock.
@@BasilFawlty64 - I don't have a dog in this fight and maybe I'm iconoclastic, but whenever I see this level of Bambu evangelism, I have the urge to make a snide comment about drone engineers starting a 3D printer company, accelerated wear on carbon fiber tube motion control components, the AMS bearing blocks that break forcing people to print community designed Hydra to fix the AMS, etc. 🙂