I have been running an A1 mini for 2 months and even got a small business running, really effective machine almost no issues, only once i had to take out the hotend and cut some fillament that was stuck, but never any problems. If the prints start to fail the most simple solution has been to clean the build plate with water and a dish brush.
I have to say you started finding your voice very well. Great job. Love the what you see is what you get. Those flaws that I am going to guess you think look bad are really the best part. It shows that you are one of us. It is obvious you are getting more confident and better every vid. Very glad to have 'met you' at the start. You have a hell of a ride in front of you. Always take care of you first. And don't burn out Best of luck!
Thank you very much! I definitely feel more confident in how I talk to a camera, just need to work on not saying my favorite words “however” “here” and “awesome” so much 😂
Great! Please go ahead with this A1 mini videos series. A very few TH-cam channels go beyond unpacking and some tips. Now waiting about A1 mini maintenance 💪💻
@@davidecarollo70 not to be in bad taste by referring to a different channel, but there is a miniatures-focused channel that has some great videos on A1/A1 mini maintenance.
A point of clarification: the desiccant inside the AMS Lite enclosure will NOT dry the filament inside it. It keeps the humidity down so the filament does not absorb more moisture. In order to actually dry wet filament, it needs to be heated up so that the filament can actually release moisture into the air (which then can be absorbed by desiccant to keep the air dry, etc).
Technically the PTFE tubes are not Bowden tubes because the A1 Mini has a direct drive extruder, not a Bowden extruder. And what are y’all doing to your build plates that you need to clean with IPA? Here’s the only recipe you need for a clean build plate. Ingredients: sink, warm water, dish cloth, dish soap, something to dry with (I use paper towels), build plate storage. To clean: wet plate, soap plate, scrub plate, rinse plate, dry plate, store plate. There is never a need for noxious chemicals like IPA or acetone.
I would not suggest to spray the build plate with IPA while its attached to the printer. You risk spraying the Y axis guide rail too (which is lubricated) and the oil would dry up.
Good, useful stuff. Most videos like this have maybe one useful thing that I’ll try. I like all of these, other than I don’t have drawers yet. I like the idea of the filament cutter right there on the AMSL. Will free up a set of shears that clutters my 3d table. And the 5 tube feeder is genius!
Nice, you are showing some mods I haven't seen yet! I have an alternative for the build plate holder. Or I should say, Bambulabs has one. Take a look on the micro sd card that comes with your A1 Mini. Mine (A1) has a build plate protector on it. It's not a perfect fit and only prints in PLA, so I have copied the gcode to my Mac, uploaded it to an stl converter and then to another online converter that fixes stl files and then I could finally import it into Bambu Studio, stretch it a little bit and print it in PETG. I'd share the file, but since I have not found it on makerworld it doesn't seem Bambulabs has published it and I don't know what license it may be under - if any. I did know about the filament cutter, but never tried it so I didn't know about the 45° which is a lifesaver with the ultimate enclosure. I've had problems with 2 different brands of filament so far which just wouldn't get into the motors. I'll definitely print that if I can figure out how to make it stay where it's supposed to be with my vertical (wall-mounted) AMS Lite.
I haven't really had any issues with getting the plate dirty from touching it, however, I do wipe down the plate before every print with IPA. I've been using cotton rage but really like that rag holder and will be printing that ASAP. I've been using that PTFE tube splitter you showed for a couple of months now and it's been amazing. I have my AMS lite wall mounted behind my mini, and the external spool is fed from above. It's extremely convenient not having to detach one of the PTFE tubes from the AMS lite to use the external spool.
Awesome video. I'm looking for an A1 Mini top mounted dual spool feeder to help speed up manual filament swapping for color changing w/o AMS.. have you run across anything like that?
@@jet_lea thanks. i've looked on MakerWorld and I've found individual items. but not a dual.I could probaby mesh 2 together and make what I'm thinking, and I don't think having 2 spools on top would make the unti too top heavy..
6:53, Bambu lab says you should not cut the filament in a angle if using the AMS Lite system... The best way to cut is exactly how the print already cuts the filament every time if stop printing. Totally flat!
Can you provide a link to where BL says not to cut filament at an angle? I looked through the BL wiki and quick start guide, couldn’t find anything about loading filament. Cutting at an angle is the only way I can get filament to load sometimes.
Loving the series! If you haven't heard about it yet, I'd love to see you cover the multi plate mod for the mini: th-cam.com/video/LyR_DMgFLGg/w-d-xo.htmlsi=Y5tOxdJo1Noh2adq
I have been running an A1 mini for 2 months and even got a small business running, really effective machine almost no issues, only once i had to take out the hotend and cut some fillament that was stuck, but never any problems. If the prints start to fail the most simple solution has been to clean the build plate with water and a dish brush.
I have had a very similar experience, absolutely love this thing
I have to say you started finding your voice very well. Great job.
Love the what you see is what you get. Those flaws that I am going to guess you think look bad are really the best part. It shows that you are one of us.
It is obvious you are getting more confident and better every vid.
Very glad to have 'met you' at the start. You have a hell of a ride in front of you. Always take care of you first. And don't burn out
Best of luck!
Thank you very much! I definitely feel more confident in how I talk to a camera, just need to work on not saying my favorite words “however” “here” and “awesome” so much 😂
Why did you buy a 3D printer?
"To print accessories for my 3D printer, of course!"
what else would i print? 😂
Great! Please go ahead with this A1 mini videos series. A very few TH-cam channels go beyond unpacking and some tips.
Now waiting about A1 mini maintenance 💪💻
you got it!
@@davidecarollo70 not to be in bad taste by referring to a different channel, but there is a miniatures-focused channel that has some great videos on A1/A1 mini maintenance.
„Gridfinity: my best friend“ couldn’t agree more haha 😊
Nice video. Will look into doing some of these for my A1
i think we all love gridfinity
A point of clarification: the desiccant inside the AMS Lite enclosure will NOT dry the filament inside it. It keeps the humidity down so the filament does not absorb more moisture. In order to actually dry wet filament, it needs to be heated up so that the filament can actually release moisture into the air (which then can be absorbed by desiccant to keep the air dry, etc).
yes, i apologize if i misspoke in the video
Technically the PTFE tubes are not Bowden tubes because the A1 Mini has a direct drive extruder, not a Bowden extruder.
And what are y’all doing to your build plates that you need to clean with IPA? Here’s the only recipe you need for a clean build plate. Ingredients: sink, warm water, dish cloth, dish soap, something to dry with (I use paper towels), build plate storage. To clean: wet plate, soap plate, scrub plate, rinse plate, dry plate, store plate. There is never a need for noxious chemicals like IPA or acetone.
I will give it a try and see if I have the same success:)
yo man i love your videos you actually made me buy an a1 mini and i do not regret it
That’s good to hear!
dope enclosure, I have mine done, and hygrometers installed also, even added the PTFE tubes inside.. Thank you so much!
That’s great! I’m glad you like it
doing the cover and filament cutter now!
@@jet_lea For sure! thanks again, great vids dude!
I would not suggest to spray the build plate with IPA while its attached to the printer. You risk spraying the Y axis guide rail too (which is lubricated) and the oil would dry up.
that’s a good point 🫡
Most likely getting my a1 mini tomorrow or monday, already got a list of prints thanks to your videos already :D
That’s awesome, you’re gonna love it!
Getting mine tuesday
W vid Jet is on fire w/ these 🔥
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Good, useful stuff. Most videos like this have maybe one useful thing that I’ll try. I like all of these, other than I don’t have drawers yet. I like the idea of the filament cutter right there on the AMSL. Will free up a set of shears that clutters my 3d table. And the 5 tube feeder is genius!
I’m glad you liked it! If you try them out let me know how they work for you :)
Yes to gridfinity!
yes always
Nice, you are showing some mods I haven't seen yet! I have an alternative for the build plate holder. Or I should say, Bambulabs has one. Take a look on the micro sd card that comes with your A1 Mini. Mine (A1) has a build plate protector on it. It's not a perfect fit and only prints in PLA, so I have copied the gcode to my Mac, uploaded it to an stl converter and then to another online converter that fixes stl files and then I could finally import it into Bambu Studio, stretch it a little bit and print it in PETG. I'd share the file, but since I have not found it on makerworld it doesn't seem Bambulabs has published it and I don't know what license it may be under - if any.
I did know about the filament cutter, but never tried it so I didn't know about the 45° which is a lifesaver with the ultimate enclosure. I've had problems with 2 different brands of filament so far which just wouldn't get into the motors. I'll definitely print that if I can figure out how to make it stay where it's supposed to be with my vertical (wall-mounted) AMS Lite.
I haven't really had any issues with getting the plate dirty from touching it, however, I do wipe down the plate before every print with IPA. I've been using cotton rage but really like that rag holder and will be printing that ASAP.
I've been using that PTFE tube splitter you showed for a couple of months now and it's been amazing. I have my AMS lite wall mounted behind my mini, and the external spool is fed from above. It's extremely convenient not having to detach one of the PTFE tubes from the AMS lite to use the external spool.
that’s awesome, i’m glad some of the mods are working out for you! The build plate cleaner is slowly becoming my most used mod
Does your mini buzz? Mine has started to make this buzzing noise near the back by the base of the Z axis... Unsure if it's always been there.
I’ve never heard a buzz before? is it constant or just a one time thing?
Never had luck with the various Y-splitters on my AMS lite. Too much friction.
I like this one because it allows the bowden tubes to go fully through it
absolute SIGMA
that’s all you
How do you upload files on it with a sd/mini sd card or with a usb stick?
you can export from bambu studios to a mini sd card, plug it in to your printer and find it under local files :)
Awesome video. I'm looking for an A1 Mini top mounted dual spool feeder to help speed up manual filament swapping for color changing w/o AMS.. have you run across anything like that?
let me do some research!
@@jet_lea thanks. i've looked on MakerWorld and I've found individual items. but not a dual.I could probaby mesh 2 together and make what I'm thinking, and I don't think having 2 spools on top would make the unti too top heavy..
What filament do you use most of and have most success with?
Definitely elegoo and sunlu, haven’t had any problems with either
@@jet_lea is that PETG or PLA?
@rogerallcock8297 Pla but i’ve also used elegoo petg and haven’t had any problems
And just to let you know there is a mod out there that lets you use the AMS lite with TPU
there is?? i’ll have to check it out
where can i find the toolbox would be awasome to have :)
It was featured in the very first a1 mini mods video :)
@@jet_lea thanks il watch it again for the 99 time 🤣🤣
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6:53, Bambu lab says you should not cut the filament in a angle if using the AMS Lite system... The best way to cut is exactly how the print already cuts the filament every time if stop printing. Totally flat!
wow i had no idea, that’s great to know !
Can you provide a link to where BL says not to cut filament at an angle? I looked through the BL wiki and quick start guide, couldn’t find anything about loading filament. Cutting at an angle is the only way I can get filament to load sometimes.
Loving the series! If you haven't heard about it yet, I'd love to see you cover the multi plate mod for the mini:
th-cam.com/video/LyR_DMgFLGg/w-d-xo.htmlsi=Y5tOxdJo1Noh2adq
I would love to check it out :)
absolute SIGMA
no you