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Bro i got the mini with no 4 color attachment just the printer and a few base plate for texture and 2 color filaments black and red mate im only in it to make 1.5 inch circle vents for my bugs container i breed bugs and i can print them out not pay $3 for each vent. Now i can print hides and water dishes for tarantulas
I will move up eventually to a A1 and more colors but for now it was under $300 to start with what i mentioned above. You cant beat that deal. I would feel bad if i broke the A1
I got an A1 Mini a month ago, I wish I had gone for the larger A1 from the outset though. The mini is incredible but you do run into the size constraints quickly. Be warned though, these printers are basically crack. I started with 1 mini a month ago, now up to 3 minis, 2 A1, 1 P1S and 1 X1C. I can stop anytime I want.
@@azaeldrm My spouse and I run an educational non-for -profit so we are constantly pumping out toys and tools for the kids. I'm constantly printing mini badges for their milestones with their name and the accomplishment. The kids algo get a custom made "hero" figure that they help design and the badges are custom fitted to their model.
@@legacyoftheancientsC64c Can you please share some good toys for a 4 and 10 year old to print? Curious what kind of practical or cool toys can be printed at home.
These Bambu Lab printers are the best. I kind of got into woodworking more because of 3d printing. Seeing where these lack and where wood working can fill in led me to this channel. These are the 1st printers I have used that were not the project themselves but actual tools you can count on. Also, not just for beginners, Bambu Lab just makes a great tool that works for all levels. They left Prusa in the dust, sorry to say. You just need to learn some concepts to use the slicer program which you would need for any printer. Some hints. Use Orca Slicer over the Bambu Slicer Do your Flow Dynamics Calibration for your filaments, it will save the k value which will determine the flow rate for that filament. Not all colors of the same brand act the same so do them for white and dark and you should be good. Polymaker Pro PLA gray looks so nice It's my go to, I don't mess with Bambu Lab refills any more. Just the cardboard Polymaker rolls. WASH YOUR PLATES WITH DAWN if prints don't stick. You usually don't need glue. Get the oils off the plate and don't touch it after. Faster printing speeds aren't better, they introduce problems so be patient and print slow. The AMS and AMS lite use RFID with Bambu Lab filament to read the filament info. Other brands you have to input it manually. Last, learn how to do the little maintenance you need every 3 months or so. That will deal with the issues that usually pop up. For real, most problems on the forums are from worn out parts or lack of lube and cleaning. It's a tool, take care of it and it will work flawlessly. Woodworking folks know this.
I saw many reviews, but you're the only one who really talked about the new 3d printer user experience. I believe you showed that 3d printing is now accessible to those of us who can't or don't want to invest the time into things like CAD and tinkering with temperature and speeds and feeds and other stuff we don't care about. We just want it to work. This is the review that convinced me to pull the trigger on an A1 Mini. Keep up the great work.
After receiving my a1 mini today I am already in love with it coming from prusa I don't know why I've been wasting money on prusa printers this little machine is unbelievable
The benefit of the AMS in my opinion is the ability to have multiple colors or types of filament loaded and ready to go and also the ability to not worry about running out mid print if you keep a secondary roll in there.
The Bambu Lab started today June 5 a sale for their 2 year anniversary. The Bambu Lab A1 mini went sale today for $199! The larger A1 that has the same bed size as the X1Carbon is on sale for $339! All the printers are on sale on Bambu Lab starting today. They have great sales on other printers and filaments and parts!
The nice thing about Bambu's spools is the RFID tags in them so they can automatically know what colors and types of filaments are loaded. I'd been using printers that are higher maintenance and just recently acquired the x1-c and A1-mini and was just blown away at how little I had to do to get them working the way I wanted. Good stuff.
I've been 3D printing for years and purchased a X1CC several years ago. I later purchased an A1 Mini with AMS and both printers are very useful and impressive. I agree the A1 Mini is an ideal printer for beginners.
I’ve had an X1C almost since they came out… Recently bought the a1 mini when they dropped to $249. It is an awesome little machine and now it runs 80% of my prints. Love it.
Fun fact you can be anywhere you have service and talk to the machine. My rommie has the mini. While he was out of town he was printing. I would clear the plate and he would start another. From hours away from the house. So keep that in mind.
A1 mini is the first printer I would recommend to any beginner , it’s cheap but not as cheap as some printers that will make them hate 3d printing instead they can enjoy the experience
Oh, and the nice thing about the AMS is that you can load multiples of 1 color and it will auto switch when 1 spool runs out. I have it set with 2 black PLA and 1 black PETG and 1 grey PETG. AMS also keeps the spools dry and humidity can effect filament causing a failed print
Just did the same thing. Currently $199 for the mini. Added it to my office since I already have the P1s and 2x AMS for multi color and bigger stuff. Now I can have it do smaller pieces of the same build and get it done quicker.
Just ordered this A1 mini (no combo) from bambu lab canada. The discount price is very good for student. A1 is better in terms of print size but I think if I do need something bigger n better later, i'd go direct to the next level with P/X series if I really like this product and decide to get real serious into 3d printing.
I’ve binged many videos on this. Your narration is amongst the best. I appreciate the down to earth perspective and the side notes. That scissor lift was awesome.
I got the x1 carbon. Worth EVERY penny. The sensors the case the speed just amazing machine. The mini for the price is a EXCELLENT option for anyone wanting to get into printing. Solid machines.
I have had an x1c about a month, and love it. 1000% better experience than my first attempt at 3d printing with ender 3s A1 Mini can be bought a Micro Center until July 5 for $175 using the $25 off first time customer deal :). I am thinking about a a1-mini just because :)
One thing about the A1 is that it vibrates like crazy. It shook everything off my workbench the 1st time I used it. Looked around and a patio paver seems to be a base that will reduce vibration.
As a fellow woodworker and also having a 3d printer for a few years now, I would like to see a couple more videos of things you have 3d printed for woodworking or for your shop. Besides the Milwaukee pack out stuff Great video btw.
Just bought my second A1 mini, they are on sale for $200 now. It's an easy quick platform to test filaments and settings too because it's so small, and you can watch it print.
Have had an A1 Combo for 6 days. Just ordered an A1 Mini to supplement it. I'll use it for small single colour PLA high quality things with a 0.2 nozzle. Turns out I don't like waiting for prints. I see a hardened P1S in my future next month also.
Thank you. After watching your video a couple of months ago, I got so interested in 3-D printing, I bought the X1C from Bambu, and then three weeks later I bought the A1. I’m having a great time and I’ve already sold many of my creations to businesses nearby.
I've had an A1 for a couple weeks (not a mini). Having had an Ender 3 for 5 years I see very vividly how much faster the A1 is - it's amazing. Mainly it's a pleasure not to be fiddling with slicer settings and printer mechanics - I just send the A1 a file and it prints, as simple as that. The quality is incredible - parts printed with 0.2mm layer height have a nicer surface than 0.16mm on my Ender 3 or Kobra Plus. I really don't understand how they even achieve that - I mean, a layer is a layer. But somehow they almost eliminate layer lines. We really are living in a great era of 3d printing, for this kind of speed and quality to be affordable to normal hobbyists. TBH I think people who make these videos exaggerate how quick setup is. The A1 isn't much different from the mini but my assembly took more than a half hour, because I was making sure to be careful - as I'm sure most people are, especially newbies - I've torn down my Ender 3. Not a big deal, just my pet peeve.
This is a great video! Been looking to get into 3D printing. I've watched quite a few "beginner" videos, and I think that this is the best one I've seen. Eventhough it is only talking about one particular printer, it touches on all the topics you need to think about in an easy and approachable way. I think this would be a great video for beginners, like me, to watch to begin research and to feel more confident in investing into 3D printing!
Honestly, Bambu has left most other companies in the dust by making a printer that just works most of the time. It seems crazy but other printers need lots of tuning or add-ons to make them useable. These are the 1st printers I can fuss more on my models and mistakes I make than the actual printer not working properly. I usually shop and compare products, so I get it, but I would 100% not look at other offerings in the 3r printing world right now. Other printers just don't work reliably and that's where most of the tinkering and learning has been.
Been using a MK3S+ for over 2 years (as my first printer). And I just ordered the A1 mini, people need to stop saying it's a great beginner printer, it's also a great printer for experienced makers. That 170$ price , it's illegal to NOT order it
Multi-color is super for putting contrasting labels on your parts. This can be especially useful for bins. Bambu studio will let you add labels to your parts. If you print it with the label on the top or bottom of the print, it will have to do a lot less swapping. My wife is constantly printing her pretties, however, and she does multi-color constantly. She has a knack for minimizing waste without tinkering with the settings.
AMS is worth the money. Multicolor is a waste of filament and time but it's very handy for labels. I printed out some socket holders and use a different color for the labels
I appreciate, you candid demeanor. I've been printing for just under two years and now, I'm looking at a second printer. I liked to tinker, so I bought a Ender, but I have less and less time to tinker, and prefer my printer to simply "work." Thanks for putting together this great video.
Great Video. The P1P was my introduction to the 3D printing world. I was amazed how simple and intuitive the Bambu Lab machines are, literally plug n play out of the box. Performing maintenance is probably the largest learning-curve, but there are plenty of YT videos available.
I bought the A1 mini a couple of weeks ago and am having a blast with it. My only gripe is that it essentially only does PLA and PETG filament. TPU and PVA, the other two filaments they recommend for this model are specialized filaments. I've had basically no luck with TPU (I've ordered their largest nozzle size to see if that improves matters). But I'm also using Overture TPU, which may be the problem. It doesn't seem to want to stick to the bed very well. I've used up almost a whole spool of Bambu matte PLA with good results. And I've just gotten done printing some hose adaptors for a laser cutter vent which I designed in Blender and exported (which was very easy and worked great). I used Bambu translucent PETG for those. Worked okay. Strong stuff, but kinda ugly. Anyway, I'm hooked. Am thinking of maybe getting the A1 or possibly the P1P (the A1 still has the filament limitation as the mini).
One thing I'd like to share with you @TheOutlawEffect is with that pei plate. You can use ISO alcohol to clean it off, then try Windex instead of glue stick. Spray some on, give it a quick swipe with a cloth to clean off puddling and go. 😉 I bought that plate for my X1C and use Windex and it's amazing for clean prints and easy release of the parts. I hope this helps you. Thanks for all the great videos!
I have 2 P1S, they're great but I don't need more enclosed printers. I thought about getting an A1 but it'll use more space than my P1's. So I'm getting a mini. Smaller and more quiet
I've had my one for about 6 months or so. Fantastic first printer but I'm starting to outgrow it a bit. If you can live with a 180mm cube print area it's fine. Just to be clear there's no wired networking option (which you mentioned at around the 9 minute mark), the io ports on the side are purely for the AMS lite. It send's print jobs through the internet/cloud as well, if you can live with your designs going through bambu's servers it's fine. I believe there's a LAN only mode but I've never used it. You can always put your sliced .step files directly on the SD card though, just far less convenient, especially if you're troubleshooting a sliced file. Good review though mate 🙂
Great video, very helpful for someone like myself who wants to start 3d printing. Do you use only bambu filament or will eSUN or SUNLU filament work ok?
Brilliant review. I was contemplating a resin printer for miniatures but, while I really like the idea of being able to print fine detail better I REALLY don't fancy the mess / clean up / hassle. Yes I can can do it, just don't want to. This looks ideal though. How are the filament lines on the prints? It's the one thing that always turns me off FDM but I'm told the Bambulabs machines are better than many others. On balance I think I'd rather put up with lines (if they are not really bad), one machine and a spool rather than a resin printer, wash / cure station, gloves, masks, IPA, chemical disposal, smell etc etc etc.
Just a note that the X1C and the A1 Mini print at about the same speed as current gen competitors. They are easier than most though, and in my experience, far more reliable. We have the P1S with AMS, which is the best all-around printer for pro capabilities features/price/reliability. We also have two A1's which is the best beginner printer for those who want the larger format. We just ordered the A1 Mini during the $200 sale price in June. We didn't get the AMS for the Mini but we have it for the A1's. FYI the regular A1 has the same size build plate at the X1C/P1S and actually has more useable space on the bed since it doesn't have that dead space in the corner.
I used an Ender 3 for a year before I got the A1 mini in April. I've printed more since then than I did in a year with the other printer. If I never have to do e-steps again it will be too soon. I'm ordering the AMS lite for my mini since they are on sale right now. Excellent little printers and as good as they are they take someone well past beginner. I see a P1S Combo in my near future.
I bought the A1 (non mini) myself just purely because it’s the a1 mini but not mini. I have a number of things that use the full 10in3 build volume. That being said I’m tempted to get a mini myself so I can print smaller things whilst printing the bigger ones. Nice video btw. Worth a new sub from me 🎉
Thank you for the review, Matt! It looks like a cool 😎 machine. I may be interested in the future, but I need to upgrade some saws first. Bambu is having a sale right now. This model you previewed is only $199! Sounds like a deal to me . Thanks again, Matt! 😊😊😊😊❤❤❤❤
Hi, great video, I have other 3D printers, but I’m still going to buy this little one. I know you are using Bambu filament, but exactly which black are you using please?
Where did you get the manlift file? Great video, good information as always. I have always enjoyed woodworking and now just bought a 3d printer. thank you.
AMS everything... I have a couple single color printers. For now, Bambu is multi-color king! Get yourself an A1 combo, give him the mini and the AMS Lite and help him learn it all?
You shoulda got the AMS lite :) It's really good. I have fewer retraction/feeding issues with it than the AMS on my x1c and it can hold more spool sizes (and it works fine with cardboard spools too). The only downside compared to the full AMS is that you can't make it a drybox.
You only need Bambu filament if you want the AMS to automatically read the type and color. You can use any filament. The only problem you might run into is the roll fitting. But you can print an adapter for the roll.
@joelamaro4525 I was commenting in reference to him saying it auto detects the colour, I was aware that any brand can be used, but fir it to detect, it has t8 be bambu filament
I own the A1 mini aswel as quite a few other printers so I disagree that it should be anyone's first printer,it's an incredible little machine but it doesn't teach you anything about printers I hit send to printer and never watch the first layer as I know it's highly unlikely to fail, beginners should learn all there is to know about the basics(perfect first layer,bed leveling,correct temps and so on)on makersworld print profiles are mostly great so no need to fiddle around,I still think the ender 3 is the best learning platform,getting hands on is the best way in my opinion
Hello, newly subscribed to channel. I like what you’re doing! I’m about to start out printing for my personal hobbies… probably lol. This seems to have great reviews. I just have to decide if I need multi color or a bigger build plate. With 2 of the hobbies, this plate will be plenty. The third hobby may be limited with a few of the parts possibly needing more space. I’m getting off point here. My question is what filament are you getting the smoothest results from? Another channel I subd to is having great results with the elegoo sold on Amazon. Claiming that the difference compared to the bambu isn’t worth the price difference to him. Thoughts anybody?
PLA warpage should almost never happen. It just isn't a material prone to warpage. Are you sure you aren't experiencing build plate adhesion issues? I know everyone says it but it's true: make sure your build plate is clean. Use dish soap and warm water, scrub it and then avoid touching the print area. For the hot-end assembly, I'm not really sure how you're running into blogging issues that severe. I have hundreds of hours on both my A1 and A1 Mini and have never encountered blobbing. Maybe do some extrusion tests, check for partial clogs, and make sure your filament is dry so it behaves properly? Idk.
Great stuff, You are right it is slow. You are the new generation , all us older 3d Print people started on WAAY slower machines. But if it takes 4 hours to 6 days for a print, that is slow in anyones mind. Faster can still be slow. I use your quote on lots of tubers sites to express the new generation and expectations for the future. Let me put it this way. What do you think of PRUSA?
How are you getting these file designs? Are they all on the bambu app? How are you uploading the other people's designs? I'm looking to get into 3d printing and was told this is a good model
Matt, you are my go to person for tool reviews. Just bought the A1 Mini after watching your Video. BTW also bought the SKIL contractor table Saw and the Router table combo because of your Videos. What software do you use to design custom tools like the dust collector adapter for the dewalt saw? Keep up the great content.
What a great video Matt I’ve been really wanting and thinking about getting a 3D printer this just may be the time to take that leap and get one. Thanks for sharing
Matt I was really interested in this and when I saw it was on sale I hade to buy it. I haven been wanting the X1 Carbon but couldn't justify the price not knowing how much I will use it. At $199 it was a no brainer. If I use it a lot then it's easy to justify the X1. Quick question, have you been printing in PLA, PETG or something else? I read about the differences but still not sure when something needs the added strength of PETG. Keep up the great reviews.
There's an assumption when you first start that PETG is a stronger material, but it isn't. Watch some filament strength tests and you'll see not only is the strength similar but some PLA beats it. How I decide between printing in PETG or PLA is if the part will be in the sun or hot temps. PETG shines in those circumstances while PLA deforms.
@@Onerabidmonk1it depends on how you define strength. If you need something more damage/impact resistant or with some degree of material flexibility then PETG is normally a better bet, too. That being said, PLA+ helps improve on some of the durability deficiencies of regular PLA.
Really cool to see you getting into 3D printing. I have watched a bunch of your videos on your main channel. If I can be of any help to you with 3D printing stuff, let me know :) You seem to be doing just fine though, you don't give yourself enough credit!
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Id argue advanced users need this also
Don't forget about the A1, which is just as great as the A1 Mini, but the same bed size as the P1 / X1 series.
the A1 is a better option for most people, I prefer the A1 mini just because I know I'll never utilize the extra build volume
Bro i got the mini with no 4 color attachment just the printer and a few base plate for texture and 2 color filaments black and red mate im only in it to make 1.5 inch circle vents for my bugs container i breed bugs and i can print them out not pay $3 for each vent. Now i can print hides and water dishes for tarantulas
I will move up eventually to a A1 and more colors but for now it was under $300 to start with what i mentioned above. You cant beat that deal. I would feel bad if i broke the A1
Once i upgrade im gonna tell you how cool it also is
@@sleepyjoe7843 i keep my filament stored with sphagnum moss and works great in keeping my filament stored and dry
I got an A1 Mini a month ago, I wish I had gone for the larger A1 from the outset though. The mini is incredible but you do run into the size constraints quickly. Be warned though, these printers are basically crack. I started with 1 mini a month ago, now up to 3 minis, 2 A1, 1 P1S and 1 X1C. I can stop anytime I want.
Hi Nelson! What's your use-case for so many printers? I'd love to know, just in case I run into your same situation haha
@@azaeldrm My spouse and I run an educational non-for -profit so we are constantly pumping out toys and tools for the kids. I'm constantly printing mini badges for their milestones with their name and the accomplishment. The kids algo get a custom made "hero" figure that they help design and the badges are custom fitted to their model.
@@legacyoftheancientsC64c Dude, this is the most badass thing I've heard today. God bless you man, that's awesome!
@@azaeldrm :)
@@legacyoftheancientsC64c Can you please share some good toys for a 4 and 10 year old to print? Curious what kind of practical or cool toys can be printed at home.
These Bambu Lab printers are the best. I kind of got into woodworking more because of 3d printing. Seeing where these lack and where wood working can fill in led me to this channel.
These are the 1st printers I have used that were not the project themselves but actual tools you can count on. Also, not just for beginners, Bambu Lab just makes a great tool that works for all levels. They left Prusa in the dust, sorry to say. You just need to learn some concepts to use the slicer program which you would need for any printer.
Some hints.
Use Orca Slicer over the Bambu Slicer
Do your Flow Dynamics Calibration for your filaments, it will save the k value which will determine the flow rate for that filament. Not all colors of the same brand act the same so do them for white and dark and you should be good.
Polymaker Pro PLA gray looks so nice It's my go to, I don't mess with Bambu Lab refills any more. Just the cardboard Polymaker rolls.
WASH YOUR PLATES WITH DAWN if prints don't stick. You usually don't need glue. Get the oils off the plate and don't touch it after.
Faster printing speeds aren't better, they introduce problems so be patient and print slow.
The AMS and AMS lite use RFID with Bambu Lab filament to read the filament info. Other brands you have to input it manually.
Last, learn how to do the little maintenance you need every 3 months or so. That will deal with the issues that usually pop up. For real, most problems on the forums are from worn out parts or lack of lube and cleaning. It's a tool, take care of it and it will work flawlessly. Woodworking folks know this.
Sheeeeeet. I've been printing for 3 years and I just bought the A1 Mini Combo. The A1 Mini is my favorite printer ever.
I saw many reviews, but you're the only one who really talked about the new 3d printer user experience. I believe you showed that 3d printing is now accessible to those of us who can't or don't want to invest the time into things like CAD and tinkering with temperature and speeds and feeds and other stuff we don't care about. We just want it to work.
This is the review that convinced me to pull the trigger on an A1 Mini. Keep up the great work.
After receiving my a1 mini today I am already in love with it coming from prusa I don't know why I've been wasting money on prusa printers this little machine is unbelievable
Just bought it for $199. Can't wait to use it!
The benefit of the AMS in my opinion is the ability to have multiple colors or types of filament loaded and ready to go and also the ability to not worry about running out mid print if you keep a secondary roll in there.
The Bambu Lab started today June 5 a sale for their 2 year anniversary. The Bambu Lab A1 mini went sale today for $199! The larger A1 that has the same bed size as the X1Carbon is on sale for $339!
All the printers are on sale on Bambu Lab starting today.
They have great sales on other printers and filaments and parts!
The nice thing about Bambu's spools is the RFID tags in them so they can automatically know what colors and types of filaments are loaded. I'd been using printers that are higher maintenance and just recently acquired the x1-c and A1-mini and was just blown away at how little I had to do to get them working the way I wanted. Good stuff.
I've been 3D printing for years and purchased a X1CC several years ago. I later purchased an A1 Mini with AMS and both printers are very useful and impressive. I agree the A1 Mini is an ideal printer for beginners.
I’ve had an X1C almost since they came out… Recently bought the a1 mini when they dropped to $249. It is an awesome little machine and now it runs 80% of my prints. Love it.
Fun fact you can be anywhere you have service and talk to the machine. My rommie has the mini. While he was out of town he was printing. I would clear the plate and he would start another. From hours away from the house. So keep that in mind.
A1 mini is the first printer I would recommend to any beginner , it’s cheap but not as cheap as some printers that will make them hate 3d printing instead they can enjoy the experience
Oh, and the nice thing about the AMS is that you can load multiples of 1 color and it will auto switch when 1 spool runs out. I have it set with 2 black PLA and 1 black PETG and 1 grey PETG. AMS also keeps the spools dry and humidity can effect filament causing a failed print
Just did the same thing. Currently $199 for the mini. Added it to my office since I already have the P1s and 2x AMS for multi color and bigger stuff. Now I can have it do smaller pieces of the same build and get it done quicker.
Just ordered this A1 mini (no combo) from bambu lab canada. The discount price is very good for student. A1 is better in terms of print size but I think if I do need something bigger n better later, i'd go direct to the next level with P/X series if I really like this product and decide to get real serious into 3d printing.
I’ve binged many videos on this.
Your narration is amongst the best. I appreciate the down to earth perspective and the side notes.
That scissor lift was awesome.
Glad you liked it!
I got the x1 carbon. Worth EVERY penny. The sensors the case the speed just amazing machine. The mini for the price is a EXCELLENT option for anyone wanting to get into printing. Solid machines.
I have had an x1c about a month, and love it. 1000% better experience than my first attempt at 3d printing with ender 3s A1 Mini can be bought a Micro Center until July 5 for $175 using the $25 off first time customer deal :). I am thinking about a a1-mini just because :)
One thing about the A1 is that it vibrates like crazy. It shook everything off my workbench the 1st time I used it. Looked around and a patio paver seems to be a base that will reduce vibration.
As a fellow woodworker and also having a 3d printer for a few years now, I would like to see a couple more videos of things you have 3d printed for woodworking or for your shop. Besides the Milwaukee pack out stuff
Great video btw.
Just bought my second A1 mini, they are on sale for $200 now. It's an easy quick platform to test filaments and settings too because it's so small, and you can watch it print.
Have had an A1 Combo for 6 days. Just ordered an A1 Mini to supplement it. I'll use it for small single colour PLA high quality things with a 0.2 nozzle.
Turns out I don't like waiting for prints.
I see a hardened P1S in my future next month also.
Thank you. After watching your video a couple of months ago, I got so interested in 3-D printing, I bought the X1C from Bambu, and then three weeks later I bought the A1. I’m having a great time and I’ve already sold many of my creations to businesses nearby.
Just grabbed an A1mini Combo yesterday at Microcenter. $349!! Can't be beat.
I've had an A1 for a couple weeks (not a mini). Having had an Ender 3 for 5 years I see very vividly how much faster the A1 is - it's amazing. Mainly it's a pleasure not to be fiddling with slicer settings and printer mechanics - I just send the A1 a file and it prints, as simple as that. The quality is incredible - parts printed with 0.2mm layer height have a nicer surface than 0.16mm on my Ender 3 or Kobra Plus. I really don't understand how they even achieve that - I mean, a layer is a layer. But somehow they almost eliminate layer lines. We really are living in a great era of 3d printing, for this kind of speed and quality to be affordable to normal hobbyists.
TBH I think people who make these videos exaggerate how quick setup is. The A1 isn't much different from the mini but my assembly took more than a half hour, because I was making sure to be careful - as I'm sure most people are, especially newbies - I've torn down my Ender 3. Not a big deal, just my pet peeve.
I just purchased the A1 mini with the AMS upgrade which can hold (4) spools. This printer is phenomenal.❤
This is a great video! Been looking to get into 3D printing. I've watched quite a few "beginner" videos, and I think that this is the best one I've seen. Eventhough it is only talking about one particular printer, it touches on all the topics you need to think about in an easy and approachable way. I think this would be a great video for beginners, like me, to watch to begin research and to feel more confident in investing into 3D printing!
Honestly, Bambu has left most other companies in the dust by making a printer that just works most of the time. It seems crazy but other printers need lots of tuning or add-ons to make them useable. These are the 1st printers I can fuss more on my models and mistakes I make than the actual printer not working properly.
I usually shop and compare products, so I get it, but I would 100% not look at other offerings in the 3r printing world right now. Other printers just don't work reliably and that's where most of the tinkering and learning has been.
Been using a MK3S+ for over 2 years (as my first printer). And I just ordered the A1 mini, people need to stop saying it's a great beginner printer, it's also a great printer for experienced makers. That 170$ price , it's illegal to NOT order it
Multi-color is super for putting contrasting labels on your parts. This can be especially useful for bins. Bambu studio will let you add labels to your parts. If you print it with the label on the top or bottom of the print, it will have to do a lot less swapping. My wife is constantly printing her pretties, however, and she does multi-color constantly. She has a knack for minimizing waste without tinkering with the settings.
Just bought the A1 mini based on this video, thanks!
ENJOY ITS AMAZING
AMS is worth the money. Multicolor is a waste of filament and time but it's very handy for labels. I printed out some socket holders and use a different color for the labels
It is pretty great. I did have to replace the Micro Sd card - I kept getting errors including one that caused a failure at 96% completion.
I bought this printer based on your recommendation. Been printing several things every day now!
Can you print miniatures decent with this print too ?
I appreciate, you candid demeanor. I've been printing for just under two years and now, I'm looking at a second printer. I liked to tinker, so I bought a Ender, but I have less and less time to tinker, and prefer my printer to simply "work." Thanks for putting together this great video.
Great Video.
The P1P was my introduction to the 3D printing world. I was amazed how simple and intuitive the Bambu Lab machines are, literally plug n play out of the box. Performing maintenance is probably the largest learning-curve, but there are plenty of YT videos available.
Just bought one as I am so fed up with all the troubles I have with my Ender 5 and 5 pro. Can't wait to see what this one can do.
I said YOLO and went w the X1C with AMS and a bunch of filaments, printing the cut away jet engine as we speak.
Bought the a1 mini because of the sale going on right now. This video really makes me excited for the printer
I bought the A1 mini a couple of weeks ago and am having a blast with it. My only gripe is that it essentially only does PLA and PETG filament. TPU and PVA, the other two filaments they recommend for this model are specialized filaments. I've had basically no luck with TPU (I've ordered their largest nozzle size to see if that improves matters). But I'm also using Overture TPU, which may be the problem. It doesn't seem to want to stick to the bed very well.
I've used up almost a whole spool of Bambu matte PLA with good results. And I've just gotten done printing some hose adaptors for a laser cutter vent which I designed in Blender and exported (which was very easy and worked great). I used Bambu translucent PETG for those. Worked okay. Strong stuff, but kinda ugly.
Anyway, I'm hooked. Am thinking of maybe getting the A1 or possibly the P1P (the A1 still has the filament limitation as the mini).
Can you speak english for us beginners if we did the right job getting the 0.4 hotsomething and the matte filament they suggest ?
One thing I'd like to share with you @TheOutlawEffect is with that pei plate. You can use ISO alcohol to clean it off, then try Windex instead of glue stick. Spray some on, give it a quick swipe with a cloth to clean off puddling and go. 😉 I bought that plate for my X1C and use Windex and it's amazing for clean prints and easy release of the parts. I hope this helps you. Thanks for all the great videos!
I have 2 P1S, they're great but I don't need more enclosed printers.
I thought about getting an A1 but it'll use more space than my P1's. So I'm getting a mini. Smaller and more quiet
I've had my one for about 6 months or so. Fantastic first printer but I'm starting to outgrow it a bit. If you can live with a 180mm cube print area it's fine.
Just to be clear there's no wired networking option (which you mentioned at around the 9 minute mark), the io ports on the side are purely for the AMS lite.
It send's print jobs through the internet/cloud as well, if you can live with your designs going through bambu's servers it's fine. I believe there's a LAN only mode but I've never used it.
You can always put your sliced .step files directly on the SD card though, just far less convenient, especially if you're troubleshooting a sliced file.
Good review though mate 🙂
Great video, very helpful for someone like myself who wants to start 3d printing. Do you use only bambu filament or will eSUN or SUNLU filament work ok?
Brilliant review. I was contemplating a resin printer for miniatures but, while I really like the idea of being able to print fine detail better I REALLY don't fancy the mess / clean up / hassle. Yes I can can do it, just don't want to. This looks ideal though. How are the filament lines on the prints? It's the one thing that always turns me off FDM but I'm told the Bambulabs machines are better than many others. On balance I think I'd rather put up with lines (if they are not really bad), one machine and a spool rather than a resin printer, wash / cure station, gloves, masks, IPA, chemical disposal, smell etc etc etc.
I picked one up and I use it to make the tool bit holders I sent you! The ones for your Ryobi and Milwaukee m12s!
The AMC knows the colors by using NFC, on the spools there are some codes i think, thats how it does it.
Just a note that the X1C and the A1 Mini print at about the same speed as current gen competitors. They are easier than most though, and in my experience, far more reliable. We have the P1S with AMS, which is the best all-around printer for pro capabilities features/price/reliability. We also have two A1's which is the best beginner printer for those who want the larger format. We just ordered the A1 Mini during the $200 sale price in June. We didn't get the AMS for the Mini but we have it for the A1's. FYI the regular A1 has the same size build plate at the X1C/P1S and actually has more useable space on the bed since it doesn't have that dead space in the corner.
In my experience as a noob my A1 mini prints way faster and far higher quality print than my V3 SE.
I used an Ender 3 for a year before I got the A1 mini in April. I've printed more since then than I did in a year with the other printer. If I never have to do e-steps again it will be too soon. I'm ordering the AMS lite for my mini since they are on sale right now. Excellent little printers and as good as they are they take someone well past beginner. I see a P1S Combo in my near future.
Thanks! My new Bambu-Lab printer just arrived. I have not yet printed on it … Hopefully this week. … Thanks for your encouragement !
Because of this video I bought one today.
It's $199 now (just printer) on their site. Insane price for what you get.
Great video, any chance you can link that file for that little scissor lift?
Hi man. What’s your the boxes called the Bambu boxes?
I bought the A1 (non mini) myself just purely because it’s the a1 mini but not mini. I have a number of things that use the full 10in3 build volume. That being said I’m tempted to get a mini myself so I can print smaller things whilst printing the bigger ones. Nice video btw. Worth a new sub from me 🎉
You can also get an A1, it has the same print volume as the X1C. I have all three and I like each one.
I just bought a mini and I want a second one with the mindset to get an a1 in near future 😊
Thank you for the review, Matt! It looks like a cool 😎 machine. I may be interested in the future, but I need to upgrade some saws first. Bambu is having a sale right now. This model you previewed is only $199! Sounds like a deal to me . Thanks again, Matt! 😊😊😊😊❤❤❤❤
Hi, great video, I have other 3D printers, but I’m still going to buy this little one.
I know you are using Bambu filament, but exactly which black are you using please?
About to pull trigger on a1 mini as my first 3d printer. Your review and outlook on 3d printing itself helped!
Where did you get the manlift file? Great video, good information as always. I have always enjoyed woodworking and now just bought a 3d printer. thank you.
i just bought mine yesterday bc of that sale. hoping it really is plug and play since my ender 3 v3 se had the most tinkering
AMS everything... I have a couple single color printers. For now, Bambu is multi-color king! Get yourself an A1 combo, give him the mini and the AMS Lite and help him learn it all?
You shoulda got the AMS lite :) It's really good. I have fewer retraction/feeding issues with it than the AMS on my x1c and it can hold more spool sizes (and it works fine with cardboard spools too). The only downside compared to the full AMS is that you can't make it a drybox.
11:50 I will add you need Bambuu filament for this to work. it uses an NFC chip built into the spool which the printer and AMS can read.
You only need Bambu filament if you want the AMS to automatically read the type and color. You can use any filament. The only problem you might run into is the roll fitting. But you can print an adapter for the roll.
@joelamaro4525 I was commenting in reference to him saying it auto detects the colour, I was aware that any brand can be used, but fir it to detect, it has t8 be bambu filament
Have 18 hrs on printer now having problems. Their ticket approach to help is a slow process . Before problem was running great
is there software that you can cut up a design file to fit the packout size, and use this small printer? thanks
Great Video! Ordering the Mini as I type! Can you tell me what brand your tool storage and bench behind you is? Is a great setup!
It's a Husky Hutch from Home Depot
You missed the green sticker on the hotend of the x1 :)
Excellent video.
Just what I was looking for. 😊
I own the A1 mini aswel as quite a few other printers so I disagree that it should be anyone's first printer,it's an incredible little machine but it doesn't teach you anything about printers I hit send to printer and never watch the first layer as I know it's highly unlikely to fail, beginners should learn all there is to know about the basics(perfect first layer,bed leveling,correct temps and so on)on makersworld print profiles are mostly great so no need to fiddle around,I still think the ender 3 is the best learning platform,getting hands on is the best way in my opinion
I dont see why to learn this things if in the near Future no one should be worrie about this
Tech changes what people need to know.
Why does anyone have to learn anything they don’t need? Should I be forced to learn to use DOS? lol
Hey ,each to there own,I'm just glad if problems arise I'm capable of sorting the issue out myself and don't have to rely on someone alse
Hello, newly subscribed to channel. I like what you’re doing!
I’m about to start out printing for my personal hobbies… probably lol. This seems to have great reviews. I just have to decide if I need multi color or a bigger build plate. With 2 of the hobbies, this plate will be plenty. The third hobby may be limited with a few of the parts possibly needing more space.
I’m getting off point here. My question is what filament are you getting the smoothest results from? Another channel I subd to is having great results with the elegoo sold on Amazon. Claiming that the difference compared to the bambu isn’t worth the price difference to him. Thoughts anybody?
Do you need a computer to use one of these printers or can you use them just from the app?
Loved the review! Buying one tonight.
I love my A1 Mini, I have two complaints. PLA warps regularly. Also the Hot-end assembly breaks easily if a filament blob occurs.
PLA warpage should almost never happen. It just isn't a material prone to warpage. Are you sure you aren't experiencing build plate adhesion issues? I know everyone says it but it's true: make sure your build plate is clean. Use dish soap and warm water, scrub it and then avoid touching the print area.
For the hot-end assembly, I'm not really sure how you're running into blogging issues that severe. I have hundreds of hours on both my A1 and A1 Mini and have never encountered blobbing. Maybe do some extrusion tests, check for partial clogs, and make sure your filament is dry so it behaves properly? Idk.
Bambu is having an anniversary sale right now.
Great stuff, You are right it is slow. You are the new generation , all us older 3d Print people started on WAAY slower machines. But if it takes 4 hours to 6 days for a print, that is slow in anyones mind. Faster can still be slow. I use your quote on lots of tubers sites to express the new generation and expectations for the future. Let me put it this way. What do you think of PRUSA?
I loved my Prusas until I got my first P1. Then I was a bit mad at Prusa lol
does this work good with a Imac 21.5?
Great review thank you!! I just bought my A1 mini yesterday and can't wait for it to get here!
How are you getting these file designs? Are they all on the bambu app? How are you uploading the other people's designs? I'm looking to get into 3d printing and was told this is a good model
Thanks for sharing your experience! I really enjoyed seeing your fondness for these little guys :) Can you share a link to the AMS stand you made?
I am thinking about getting this printer
Great video. 😊 Thanks for making it !!!
Also, are you a Policeman ?
I'm asking because I see the plate on the wall behind you.
Thanks 😊😊
I used to be lol. Left in 2021 to go full time on TH-cam (my other channel 731 Woodworks)
@@TheOutlawEffect Thank you for your service !!!!
The $199 price is nice, but if I do decide to get one I think I would spring for full size A1
Do you still have to register in an app in order to even start the printer up the first time?
And are log files still HUGE and encrypted?
Usualy u can cut your file to print bigger prints on a smaller printer
Matt, you are my go to person for tool reviews. Just bought the A1 Mini after watching your Video. BTW also bought the SKIL contractor table Saw and the Router table combo because of your Videos. What software do you use to design custom tools like the dust collector adapter for the dewalt saw? Keep up the great content.
As a practical matter, are the things you print out cost savings over commercially available products?
Cheers for the video, I ordered one today.
the speedmaster looks very nice in white
Very useful, thanks for the advice
What a great video Matt I’ve been really wanting and thinking about getting a 3D printer this just may be the time to take that leap and get one. Thanks for sharing
Matt I was really interested in this and when I saw it was on sale I hade to buy it. I haven been wanting the X1 Carbon but couldn't justify the price not knowing how much I will use it. At $199 it was a no brainer. If I use it a lot then it's easy to justify the X1.
Quick question, have you been printing in PLA, PETG or something else? I read about the differences but still not sure when something needs the added strength of PETG. Keep up the great reviews.
I haven't gotten that deep into it yet. Just using PLA Basic for my prints.
There's an assumption when you first start that PETG is a stronger material, but it isn't.
Watch some filament strength tests and you'll see not only is the strength similar but some PLA beats it.
How I decide between printing in PETG or PLA is if the part will be in the sun or hot temps. PETG shines in those circumstances while PLA deforms.
@@Onerabidmonk1it depends on how you define strength. If you need something more damage/impact resistant or with some degree of material flexibility then PETG is normally a better bet, too. That being said, PLA+ helps improve on some of the durability deficiencies of regular PLA.
I'm printing my first file right now!
Really cool to see you getting into 3D printing. I have watched a bunch of your videos on your main channel. If I can be of any help to you with 3D printing stuff, let me know :) You seem to be doing just fine though, you don't give yourself enough credit!
Cool, thanks!
Thanks Matt for the info and your advice 🎉🎉🎉
Wow this looks like a really great beginner 3d printer. I may just have to get this. Thank you for a great video. Subbed :)
How do I get into this hobby?