THIS is the BEST 3D Printer of 2024. Here's exactly why.

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  • @rooktallon3141
    @rooktallon3141 17 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา +4

    So I'm not going to discount or invalidate your opinion. Everyone is entitled to their opinion and I understand that the Bambulab a1 is the best for most people who really are just into printing for art and figurines because realistically, that's how it is.
    But in my personal use-case, it's the worst printer for me and there's literally no mistake. I'm blind. Because I'm blind, I require my computer to connect to my printer so that it can interface and I can send commands through it using my screen reader. Thus, OctoPrint support.
    Bambulab is notoriously locked down which also means that OctoPrint is unavailable and does not work with the printer without some serious fixing. I looked into it and it just isn't worth all the messy stuff required for it to work well and unfortunately due to this, I can't use a Bambulab printer at all. I would've gotten an X1C if only I could use it.
    So, it may be the best printer for you and I don't blame you for having that opinion. But it isn't the best printer for an entire community of blind 3d printing folks and I just wanted to point that out.

    • @3DPrintSOS
      @3DPrintSOS  17 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา +1

      I appreciate your opinion on this! To be 100% honest, I didn’t even consider that angle. The lack of support for the blind is definitely something I had no idea about. I did mention in the video that it’s hard to define “best” and you’ve proven that again. I think in your case, it’s a no-brainer to go for something else.

  • @baxrok2.
    @baxrok2. 15 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา +2

    The A1 is certainly a marvel. I'm not connecting to any cloud service until there's absolutely no alternative. Still running my Aquila. It's dialed and working great. If anything, I'd do the Sovol SV06 Ace.

  • @JonLaRue
    @JonLaRue 19 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา +4

    I have 443 hours on my A1 Mini it’s great.

  • @ygk3d
    @ygk3d 19 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา +2

    That AMS Lite top mount looks crazy! Didn’t know that was possible with the Mini.

    • @3DPrintSOS
      @3DPrintSOS  19 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

      @@ygk3d it’s makes it look even crazier than it already is. Haha 😂

  • @Caleb-C
    @Caleb-C 20 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา +3

    1:39 I got the same Voxelab Aquila and it was a great printer at the time but it started having problems so I got the a1 mini it’s actually coming any minute I’m excited 😊

    • @Caleb-C
      @Caleb-C 17 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา +1

      I just unboxed it’s extremely fast compared to my old Aquila I’m absolutely loving it

    • @3DPrintSOS
      @3DPrintSOS  17 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา +1

      17 minute benchies are BLAZIN fast! Arent they? The Aquila was like an hour 20! haha

  • @Arsat74
    @Arsat74 13 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา +2

    Since I already have an A1 Mini, I'd be more interested to know exactly which mods you used. :)
    Maybe a collection at Makerworld would be great.

    • @3DPrintSOS
      @3DPrintSOS  13 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

      I linked them in the description and went over each one and why I did it in the video. :)

    • @Arsat74
      @Arsat74 13 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

      @@3DPrintSOS arghs. my first answer is blacklisted. There is an bug in german with the automatic translation. I see no links and timestamps in description.
      discord and more works.

  • @Kev7274
    @Kev7274 20 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา +3

    Looks like a very good printer for the price point. Wanted to get a Bambu Lab for a Family member and this may be it. I try to wait on your reviews on a printer before I consider purchasing it,
    I had the Aquila a while back and it was good for what I paid for it.

    • @3DPrintSOS
      @3DPrintSOS  17 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

      There are lots of AMAZING machines out there right now. BUT this one stands out quite a bit in the lower-price segment. Nothing quite like it…at least at the moment.

  • @dosdont
    @dosdont 15 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา +1

    Yes it does a bunch of tests to calibrate itself but the calibration is based on the weight of the 4 filaments at the time of the calibration, so it's possible the calibration is going to be different if for example you calibrate with full spools and then will less filament on the spools. Just a thought.

    • @3DPrintSOS
      @3DPrintSOS  14 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

      @@dosdont it does a brief shake tune before the print. Which should compensate for the added weight at the top. Also, the prints are stellar. It has no effects which is awesome. :)

  • @gavinthomas214
    @gavinthomas214 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    I just received my A1 (not the mini) and the technology and print results are amazing to me. I sent a print from my phone and the results were impressive.

  • @trugbilddrachen
    @trugbilddrachen 11 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา +1

    Firmware coming via SDnow already on x1c. So fingers crossed.

    • @3DPrintSOS
      @3DPrintSOS  11 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

      I hope all the new machines come with this so you can get the latest without ever needing to give them all of your information! :)

  • @3DATHENS-qi1tu
    @3DATHENS-qi1tu 11 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา +2

    I don't like Babu do to there stupid closed eco system BUT BUT I will agree with you that the A1 mini is the best printer! Nice video

    • @3DPrintSOS
      @3DPrintSOS  11 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา +1

      I appreciate this thinking. It’s not going to be my top pick if I was to keep only one machine, but I acknowledge what makes this great for some people. “Best” even.

  • @theaninova
    @theaninova 3 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา +1

    The "Bed Slinger with CoreXY Speed And Quality" claim that Bambu makes is really misleading to downright a lie. It's impressive and fast for a bed slinger, but you can very clearly see quality issues that come with that. Square corners at super low accelerations are still curved on the A1 mini where my Voron can make them way better at higher accelerations.
    Leaving aside that the 14 minute Benchy is a lie even though they claim in their marketing that it follows speed Benchy rules, when I compare my 10m benchy of my Voron with the pre-sliced 14m benchy of the A1 mini it becomes pretty clear once you start actually measuring dimensions. Where the back compartment remains even on the Voron at 30k acceleration, the A1 mini deviates by >0.5mm with visible corner bulging, and because they already slowed down the toolhead for "quality", this is a problem that shows up in more than just synthetic benchmarks. It's not a thing where the printer printed the corners at the peak 10k accel even, it was likely way less, and that's a serious quality issue.
    We had parts that needed to fit on a 1.9mm square pin, which printed fine on the X1, P1, and Voron, but had serious fitment issues with the A1 mini because it just couldn't print them precise. The actual acceleration that it can handle at similar quality is likely somewhere around

    • @3DPrintSOS
      @3DPrintSOS  ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

      I LOVE my Vorons and I respect your opinion, but comparing a Voron to an under $200 machine that crushes out of the box is just…not a good take. Even my cheapest Voron, the V0 took tuning, knowledge, and tiiiime but more importantly , it was 3 times the cost. Vorons are amazing, but they are for a very specific type of person. On this machine, my kid or my grandma can print flawlessly from my phone. My Vorons require sequences of heating, special slicing settings, and color….yeah, now we’re talking about ERRCFs which are crazy complex.
      It’s like comparing an Camry to a fully built race car and asking a child drive for the first time in the street. Which you giving to them?
      No one is saying Vorons are any worse because of this. Actually BambuLab has made a massive push in the whole industry and has already helped push our Vorons to being better. Think the idea of the Box Turtle for example.

  • @orange3203
    @orange3203 15 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา +1

    I've got a K2, I've got other printers, i like my A1 and A1 mini best. I'm debating a mini print farm wall with all A1 combos

    • @Foreign_Tropical
      @Foreign_Tropical ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา +1

      I was perplexed until you mention print farm and then I pondered about electricity costs and setup and you are right.

    • @3DPrintSOS
      @3DPrintSOS  ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

      @Foreign_Tropical I’ve seen a few print farms with these and the owners always seem very positive about them.

  • @IlREK
    @IlREK 10 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา +1

    Potwierdzam!
    Mam 4 drukarki i Bambu A1 Mini jest najlepsza pod każdym względem.

  • @tabooretka
    @tabooretka 15 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา +1

    Yes! And the best car is Camry and best fish is pepperoni!

    • @3DPrintSOS
      @3DPrintSOS  14 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

      @@tabooretka you didn’t watch the video…I said who this is for. Just cause it’s best for someone doesn’t mean it’s best for you. Watch the video I did before this one with the X1C, Magneto X, K2 Pro, K1 Max, Plus4 or watch any of my Voron content. “Best” for you might not be best for a kid, or someone who doesn’t want it to be a hobby, or someone that doesn’t even have a computer.

  • @kidri007
    @kidri007 15 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา +1

    A1 for the win!! lol

  • @gafenickel5869
    @gafenickel5869 18 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา +2

    I have ordered it almost one month ago, and I am still waiting, 🤨

    • @3DPrintSOS
      @3DPrintSOS  18 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา +1

      I hear you. I have been informed via the comments by a few folks that there seems to be a backup of shipping from Bambu to the US. They are still coming, just slow. :/

    • @orange3203
      @orange3203 15 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา +2

      Bambu oversold their predictions. 3d printing has blown up over the last few years and I'd hazard a guess that black Friday set records.

    • @Caleb-C
      @Caleb-C 12 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา +1

      I got mine in four days from an bamboo labs authorized dealer. I ordered it on the 19th and it came on the 23rd

    • @gafenickel5869
      @gafenickel5869 11 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

      @Caleb-C Nice! I don't know why many orders are delayed.
      I am in Canada 🇨🇦 thats why Lol

  • @hyperstimmed
    @hyperstimmed 13 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา +1

    My top printer of 2024 is the qidi plus 4
    Cause I just got it and it's my only printer

    • @3DPrintSOS
      @3DPrintSOS  13 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

      Good reason to be the best! :)
      Also, in my previous video where I tested it against 4 other “best” machines, it definitely showed its value.

    • @hyperstimmed
      @hyperstimmed 13 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา +1

      @ my only concern is the SSR issue, but I've already ordered an upgrade. Thanks for the video about that btw

    • @3DPrintSOS
      @3DPrintSOS  13 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

      @@hyperstimmed I was about to say! You see my video on it? haha

  • @ThisisDD
    @ThisisDD 15 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา +1

    It is a great printer. But it was released in 2023. 😂

    • @orange3203
      @orange3203 15 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา +1

      And it's still the best 3d printer of 2024

    • @3DPrintSOS
      @3DPrintSOS  14 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

      @@ThisisDD yep, it’s still the best in a lot of cases. That’s what’s crazy.

  • @johnm5943
    @johnm5943 14 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา +1

    That little tine thing is very limited only good for printing nic nacks I print full size electric Guitars Ha Ha Ha

    • @3DPrintSOS
      @3DPrintSOS  13 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

      I think you might have missed the point of this video then! It’s not for everyone. Check my last video where I compared 5 much larger machines that would best “Best” for other reasons.

  • @plagueisslim
    @plagueisslim 14 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา +2

    🧢 it's too small and sucks at all filament EXCEPT Pla. I wonder how many plates it'll take to print a helmet? My V2.4 can do it in one shot!

    • @3DPrintSOS
      @3DPrintSOS  14 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา +1

      @@plagueisslim you definitely didn’t watch the video…I said who it’s for and why. I just did a video on the 5 best machines I currently have. They are all huge machines minus the X1C. And yes, my Vorons can print great too, but someone new to the hobby, a kid, or someone who just wants to print from an app has no business building a Voron. That’s just silly.

    • @davidcooper574
      @davidcooper574 14 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา +3

      Really!!Comparing a Voron to a $400 a1 mini combo. There is always someone that makes a stupid comment. A Voron is what 4 or 5 times more expensive and takes how long to assemble once you source all the parts and then calibrate.

    • @plagueisslim
      @plagueisslim 14 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

      @davidcooper574 don't get butt hurt! It's not the best printer of 2024. It's too small, it's filament type limited, and it's doesn't even have an enclosure. These are facts!

    • @enhidri160
      @enhidri160 14 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา +2

      @@plagueisslimso what is? Lol. You’re comparing a monster truck to an upper-end Honda civic and clearly compensating for something.

    • @3DPrintSOS
      @3DPrintSOS  13 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา +2

      Im sorry @plagueisslim but I think you missed why this machine is so mighty. It’s not the best machine for you but its 100% the best machine for many other folks. The previous video I did where I compared the larger, FAR more expensive machines, is likely what you would be interested in. Check it out. :)

  • @elrictraver8275
    @elrictraver8275 11 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา +1

    So much waste, hard pass, this closed loop printers are not the best, period. And all printers can achieve the same quality.. Shame..

    • @adamklosterman8960
      @adamklosterman8960 11 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา +1

      Never used one huh?

    • @elrictraver8275
      @elrictraver8275 11 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา +1

      @adamklosterman8960 don't need to when there are so many open source options that aren't closed loop.

    • @3DPrintSOS
      @3DPrintSOS  11 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา +3

      “Best” can mean different things to people. I just did a video comparison of the top 5 machines. K2 Pro, Plus4, Magneto X, etc. Those might be closer to what “best” means to you. This machine is for a specific person and it’s really really really good at that specific thing. It’s ok not to like it though.

    • @3DPrintSOS
      @3DPrintSOS  11 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา +2

      Open source is amazing for you and me. But 100% not for everyone. Just like Apple vs Android. There are reason for both. ;)

    • @elrictraver8275
      @elrictraver8275 11 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา +1

      @3DPrintSOS i am in strong dislike of this toxic "just get bambu" mentality that seems to have taken over the space, it's sickening. Instead of figuring out how to fix an issue with a chosen printer, instead, it's let's be as lazy as possible and throw a perfectly good printer away, and "just buy bambu" thanks, no thanks. The real sad thing is this mindset is just embraced instead of being questioned.

  • @colincampbell3679
    @colincampbell3679 19 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา +1

    I would say I would never buy a Bambu printer myself. Because they are closed source klipper, they are have perpetuity parts and the big one, they force you to use their own cloud file service which means all your prints will be seen by the company and if those prints are your own designs fr selling Bambu will have the option to steal them!
    And the size of the bed is a joke! most small printers have bigger beds than this one and don't cost the amount this does. The printer maybe under $200 but if you wish to have the 4 spool system that be another $250 on top of the $200 of the printer so for $450 this don't seem worth it as you could buy a good core xy printer for that which also has a bigger bed and klipper. most people don't wish to do multi colour printing and allot just change the spool over to another colour if needed.
    Get a Creality Ender 3 V3 be far better than the Bambu as it is klipper open source, bigger bed, auto leveling and z off set
    and just less controlled by the company unlike Bambu.

    • @K8Stuff
      @K8Stuff 19 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา +6

      You lost me at Ender. 😂

    • @patricklebel1141
      @patricklebel1141 19 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา +5

      To ease your fear and get you up to date, the bambu machine don't run klipper but a custom firmware. Yes it is closed, but seriously, it just work and you really don't need to tweak the machine outside the slicer. Parts.. Bambu Lab store has all the parts that you may need available to fix or maintain the printer. Cloud... No, absolutely not. there is LAN only mode so the printer stay on your network and there is the option to print from a SD card. And from firmware 01.04.00.00, the firmware may be updated ofline with a sd card. The size is there and there is the full A1 if you need bigger plate. Sure, if the plate was bigger it would be nice, but I guess that they decided to do it for a reason. The AMS is way more than just for color. Filament backup so when a spool runs out, the print can continue if there is a same material and color( don't need to be as long the printer believe it is) full spool on it. Interface material for support. Printing the last layer of a support with a different material can give you clean support removal. PLA don't stick to PETG, so having a thin layer of PLA between PETG support and the PETG object make support removal clean and easy. Did I mention having your 4 most used spools on hand and having the machine load and unload them four is something you cannot dislike.
      The best point of bambu machine is that if the creality are where they are now, as well as others brand is because the kick in the butt Bambu gave to the industry. I have an ender 3 PRO and I won't get another Endre since I use my completely problem free 1700+ hours X!C and the A1mini with 250 hours of problem free operation. Bed leveling, z-offset, klipper tweaking, first layer lottery,... All that will become obsolete once you tried it. And the Bambu ecosystem will make a difference for families, kids and beginner between enjoyement of printing or frustration of tweaking. You may not like Bambu and it is you right, but don't talk about what you don't know and spread false informantion to boost your favorite brand. Instead, criticize and push them to become better. The Ender 3 V3 may be a good printer (thank Bambu for that) but don't even come close to the Bambu for the casual user.

    • @3DPrintSOS
      @3DPrintSOS  19 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา +2

      @@colincampbell3679 what’s cool is we are entitled to our opinions. I’ve now had 73 different machines on the channel. Some just come and go and some really stand out. I’m always sure to list the cons first. There’s a reason people gravitate towards this brand. The user experience hasn’t been matched yet.

    • @enhidri160
      @enhidri160 14 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา +1

      “Don’t get an iPhone, get a Note 7 instead. It’s much bette-💥”