🚨ATTENTION🚨 There's been an official update from Bambu Lab for the A1 heatbed cable call back since this video was released. Please disregard the information on the first accessory that I mentioned. Bambu Lab has escalated the matter and they're saying that ALL OWNERS SHOULD STOP USING THIER A1s IMMEDIATELY. There are 2 options available to move forward. Option 1 - return/refund the A1 and receive a $80 credit in addition. Or Option 2 - wait until the end of March for Bambu Lab to send replacement parts and receive a $120 credit in addition. Read their updated blog article here 👉blog.bambulab.com/a1-recall-update/ I'll create a follow-up video shortly that goes into detail.
BTW Bambu is NOT providing a cable replacement. They are proiding a complete heated Bed replacement. I just recieved and installed mine. Easy peezy with thier instructions.
I love that the philosophy around 3d printers is that you're meant to use it to print its own upgrades, really gets you into the mindset of making a thing to fill a niche instead of buying it. Any one of these things could've been an off-the-shelf product but Bambu decided that no, you bought the printer for a reason, just buy filament and get cracking!
I find the scraper to be a bit too scrapy for textured PEI plates. In my experience, the best tool for the job is a scraper made for an oscillating multitool. Spend the money to get a good one and it should be good right from the package. If you cheap out, make sure you take the time to remove the burr from the scraper before use. Either way, these never fail me.
@Creatorrific there is a print to make the scrapers more perpendicular to the plate. Also the scraper with replaceable blades on printables is amazing. Additionally search the bendable ones. They really get anything stubborn up
the build plate alligner is now obsolete since the latest update. it now puts the hot nozzle over in the top right hand corner on the 2nd layer and it melts and collects the clip haha
Very nice selections. I have most of those printed. The newest a1 firmware has bed detection and sometimes had issues with the bed plate corner aligner, so I'd exclude they one. Great video, thanks. And I'm keeping my a1, it's just so good. I've purchased an a1 mini while i wait for the revised a1 heatbed.
Thanks for the info! I'm going to keep my A1 as well, but I'm deciding between the A1 Mini or the Anycubic Kobra 2 Pro as a replacement in the meantime.
Had the same issue with mine since the update. Took a while to figure it out but then saw that the corner aligner was melted where the tip was touching it. Keeping my A1 as well. Nice machines and no issues. I've got my ticket in and will wait for new heat bed to arrive. Thinking of getting a P or X series in the meantime.
Ngl this is one of the best vids on this topic ive seen. I love how detailed and educational your video is, alot of the bigger channels lack this. Great video, and you deserve more subscribers
@@raycharles2408 That was more affirming than any review I could have found on TH-cam. :) How do you find the 'poop' production. Have you been able to reduce it (like purging into infill)?
That's for watching! Glad you found this video useful. I haven't tried adjusting infill settings but I have tried other painting techniques inside Bambu Studio. Starting with a good model that suits the AMS helps big time.
I received the printer in three days but the filament I ordered with it hasn't even shipped yet. It's been 12 days already. I also ordered a special four-pack of filament and instead, they shipped one spool and one refill. I hope you had better luck with Bambu Labs shipping.
Great video. I've been checking out many videos before I buy an A1, and it seems like many people have experienced the front facing spools sliding of the top mounted AMS lite. I'm still deciding if the AMS lite is worth it for me, but I'll definitely print the spool locks for it if i get one.
I love the quality of the video and all the prints? all the guidelines and voice over this is so underrated! this is top tear content glad i saw this 2 days before my printer arives
Great video ! I have just this week, received my A1`Combo and have already printed a 'poop' bin and also the top mount. I am now going to print the spool arm extension !
Did you find that your “poop bin” doesn’t line up now that you’ve printed out the top mount because of the stability brackets on the backside of the bed? 😢 I love this bin and now it’s driving me crazy because it’s not a perfect anymore.
My first 3D printer is arriving today! I bought the P1S not the A1 but I enjoyed watching this video very much! Very informative and professional done! Now I have to see if there is a video like this for my P1S!
Thanks. I've had my A1 Combo for a couple of weeks and didn't realise there were the parts to make my own scraper inside, haha. I like the idea of top mounting the AMS, too. Think I'll be doing that asap.
Hi, regarding the top mount for AMS, do you have any issues with it? I'm a bit afraid that the metal part on the top of the A1 will bend with the time under the AMS weight
I just ordered mine yesterday, hoping to get it soon to compliment my behemoth Anycubic Kobra 2 Max! It makes awesome huge pieces like helmets and supports/shelving/organizers, and does decently well on smaller items but now i will have this for higher detailed, multicolored projects
Great video. I like that top mount. Most in the past do not have the stiffeners and the A1 is top heavy the the top mount AMS, this solves that problem. I didn't have any problem aligning the build plate with my pre-recall A1 but seem to with it's replacement I just got. Not sure it's it's the new printer or what. If they would remove or move forward the rear magnets on the heat bed I thing it would solve this problem or make the stops on the back of the heat bed bigger/taller. While I like my BBL A1 regretfully "getting back to you quickly" (14.32) is not a something BBL apparently can do. Their support is some of the worst I have ever seen.
I've seen it done. I don't think it's a terrible idea if your wall material allows it, but I think the printed top mount works great since there's no need for construction.
DAMN your so underrated! if i had only seen the video i wouldve thought you have 200k+ subs! Your video is just sucha high quality one! simple yet cool designed moving elements, nice voiceover, and good clips. perfect video theres nothing bad about it.
Great video. Very helpful. I was always procrastinating because of the footprint of the printer, but the guide on getting the AMS on the printer bridge was really what got me eventually to make the buy. Thanks
This is the future. I just bought one a few days ago. It’s coming in. I haven’t looked up any news if they happen to solve them, but I’ll be printing these just to be sure.
I wanted to say your voice is pleasant to listen to as you deftly explain and demonstrate your subject matter. Your videos are well put together and thought out. I don't know if you're experienced in this medium but your professional presentation is exemplary. I'm considering getting the A1 in the next couple of weeks and really appreciate these suggestions.
I just started a print while using those black spool rolls like you showed. I didn't think to print the inserts first. How likely is it that these are going to fall off during printing?
The inserts are only need if you're using certain spools like the Sunlu brand that have a larger hole, otherwise you're fine without it. If you're using spools that have a larger hole with the AMS Lite top mount though, it's certain to fall off so you should for sure use an adapter in that situation.
I'm new to 3D printing so I haven't learned yet how to change parameters. I printed the build plate aligner but it doesn't fit. The little 'nub' that is supposed to fit underneath the bed is too big and not cylindrical. Great idea though.
Please disregard the build plate aligner. A firmware update made this upgrade obsolete since the print head now homes in that position, so it would collide with the aligner. I've since updated a refreshed list of accessories.
i got my bambu lab a1 combo today. and the cable has a braided sleeve. and there are other diffrences making me think this is the V2 after the callback.
That's right, the A1 printers sold now have been fixed and feature a few upgrades, so nothing to worry about. Hope you enjoy 3D printing with your new machine!
I would love to see an AMS Lite mount that actually mounts it upside down. Is it just me or is it a real pain feeding the filament into those ports where you can't see them? The regular AMS is SO much easier. Take me seconds to put in a new spool on my X1C and minutes to do it on my A1. Most of that time is spent fumbling with unseen entry port.
I haven't found that it affects the print quality. The printer frame is actually pretty rigid. As long as you have a solid desk that won't wobble, your prints will turn out great.
Reading the comments seems like a few of these upgrades are now obsolete. Does the a1 come with a filament sample box now? Mine came with one today, but I also purchased a filament sample box that is coming in another shipment with filament? Doesn't say on the website it comes with filament sample squares. I mean it was only $17 so I'm not fussed, but yeah. Got a p1s and an a1 so far that replaced my ender 3 v2's. Probably set them up in the garage now that they're on klipper and use them for something I guess, still decent machines but cannot compare to bambu in any way at all. I was shocked when I got the p1s at how easy and clean everything was. Definitely the current market leader especially for beginners.
Hey, thanks for watching! You're right, I plan to update this video. Also, my A1 + AMS Lite combo only came with a small sample (maybe a few feet) of filament when I had bought it. Happy printing with your new machines!
@@Creatorrific Sorry, I meant the little swatches. Looks like the A1 comes with swatches now, at least here in Australia as I now have 2 of them, haha. Probably getting a few more a1s in this black friday sale. i mean i liked 3d printing prior to bambu but now i love 3d printing.
Thanks! I haven't found a solution while it's on the AMS Lite, but the Sunlu S4 filament dryer fits 4 spools - perfeft match. I''m going to grab one of those and I'll just dry filament in there before loading using the AMS.
Bambu have changed the design/materials for the power cord on all units currently shipped so its no longer a problem, however not a bad idea to print one of these up and use it anyway.
Not an issue. Enclosures mainly seperate fumes from the environment for potentially toxic filament like ABS. The moisture that PLA absorbs really isn't an issue but TPU is a whole other story - you'll want to fully dry any TPU before printing or there's going to be guaranteed issues. Storing filament inside of a tote bin with plenty of dessicant packages with dry your filament fine.
I used a Sunlu's Meta PLA. You can also try PETG filament instead if you want something a little more durable but I haven't had any issues with the one I used.
After recall I would add the A1 Heatbed Cable Chain by dalelovelace and the Bambu Hubcap - AMS Lite Rotary Spool Lock by SThane all are on Maker World.
Great video, I've been thinking about picking one of these up for a bit to use as a second printer. I saw you it on a folding table for the video, is that what you normally operate it on? A folding table would be a convenient option for me but I do worry about stability effecting prints, have you had any issues?
Thanks for watching! A folding table works for my needs but I'll admit that a more solid table would be ideal. The quantity of prints that my setup produces is great, but I do sometimes notice that layer lines stand out on tall, skinny prints due to the table vibrating or shaking slightly.
What is interesting about this damaged cable thing with Bambu Lab A1 I just watched aurora tech review on the printer.. and you could see, that their printers cable was damaged, just like in the example image from bambu lab
Love your videos ! Lot of good advice as i'm beginner in this world ! I'm curious to know what type of filament you've used for the top bracket for AMS ? Is it PLA? Thank you for your great contents
Thank you so much, glad you enjoyed the video! The filament that I used was white PLA meta from Sunlu. PLA worked fine for me, but you could also try PETG for added rigidness and durability if that's a concern you have. Overture, PolyTera, and Sunlu are some of the filament brands that I really like using.
23 would be more ideal. The attachment hinge is only about 17.5mms wide. The screw in inset slightly about the thickness of the head, so it cuts it to maybe 16.5 mms meaning that the 20mm screw would have less than 4mms to ancor. I'd go 23mms especially considering the weight of the ams, spools and vibrations from printer. Hope that helps!
@@Creatorrific trip out. i just realized my A1 Combo has 3 bags for those screws needed for this top mount. lol i am so glad i clicked on the link you posted that said where to buy the screws from bambu labs and it says they come in my A1 combo lol what a save! Thanks!
I thinks it's better to keep printing plastic scrapers than using the metal razor. The last thing you want to do is scratch your bed plate. Plastic is a lot more forgiving.
@@Creatorrific So I did notice that when I tried to use the build plate aligner that I'm not getting "nozzle is covered with filaments" errors because it looks like it checks for filament in the upper left AND upper right corner. Great idea but it looks like the new firmware may cause some issues. Beat my head against this issue for HOURS before realizing what might be causing it.
Very professional video and I needed some of those files. Thank you. Regarding the AMS on top of the gantry-- I may be the only one in the world who worries about it, but I don't like mounting spool holders on top of any of my printers. It's almost a certainty that the amount of mass in those devices will accentuate movement from the bed and other moving parts adversely affecting the precision of the prints. I could be wrong. The mass may actually serve as dampers instead, improving your prints. Maybe an engineer will chime in. Subbed and liked.
Thanks for your support! I'm glad that you liked the video.. It doesn't hurt to air on the side of caution - if you have desk space available go ahead and setup the AMS beside your printer. Personally, I didn't notice any difference in the print quality when top-mounted.. It would use up some filament but you can also try and compare.
I don’t know if anyone else takes this shortcut … when switching to the external spool, you would need to disconnect one of the PTFE tubes from the print head and insert the external spool PTFE tube into the open spot. Since pulling a tube from the print head side is quite the frustrating task, even with special tools, I do it differently. The small length of PTFE tube on the external spool holder gets disconnected and put away. When you need to use the external spool, you will not need the AMS lite, so simply disconnect the PTFE tube from an empty slot on the AMS (the tube disconnects very easily from this end) and connect that end of the tube to the external spool connector. You will need to feed more filament through the longer tube to get it to the print head but this won’t cause any issues while printing except with flexible filaments with hardness less than 85a. I have used 85a with this arrangement and the extra friction from longer tube with a longer turn was able to print well but when unloading, the friction was noticeable. My filament has a matte finish on the raw filament and that also contributes to the friction. As usual, make sure your filament is nice and dry before using this method since it may need to make sharper turns before reaching the print head and brittle filaments are not PTFE-friendly.
🚨ATTENTION🚨 There's been an official update from Bambu Lab for the A1 heatbed cable call back since this video was released. Please disregard the information on the first accessory that I mentioned. Bambu Lab has escalated the matter and they're saying that ALL OWNERS SHOULD STOP USING THIER A1s IMMEDIATELY. There are 2 options available to move forward. Option 1 - return/refund the A1 and receive a $80 credit in addition. Or Option 2 - wait until the end of March for Bambu Lab to send replacement parts and receive a $120 credit in addition.
Read their updated blog article here 👉blog.bambulab.com/a1-recall-update/
I'll create a follow-up video shortly that goes into detail.
For most that cable is NOT an issue. Bambu is just covering their backsides by doing the recall. That cable guard would work forever.
BTW Bambu is NOT providing a cable replacement. They are proiding a complete heated Bed replacement. I just recieved and installed mine. Easy peezy with thier instructions.
Yo have they fixed this yet for the UK
Oh, that's good.
I congrat Bambulab for doing the right thing.
The cables in the updated A1 come with a weave cover to stop over-flexing.
I love that the philosophy around 3d printers is that you're meant to use it to print its own upgrades, really gets you into the mindset of making a thing to fill a niche instead of buying it. Any one of these things could've been an off-the-shelf product but Bambu decided that no, you bought the printer for a reason, just buy filament and get cracking!
I find the scraper to be a bit too scrapy for textured PEI plates. In my experience, the best tool for the job is a scraper made for an oscillating multitool. Spend the money to get a good one and it should be good right from the package. If you cheap out, make sure you take the time to remove the burr from the scraper before use. Either way, these never fail me.
Thanks, I might give that a try. You're right, the metal blades are probably best for the smooth plates.
About how tall is this printer with the top mounted AMS? I'm considering this model but I'm working with limited space.
@Creatorrific there is a print to make the scrapers more perpendicular to the plate. Also the scraper with replaceable blades on printables is amazing. Additionally search the bendable ones. They really get anything stubborn up
Excellent video! You'll go far on this platform. Well done.
Thanks a lot for your support!
Just ordered an A1 - looks like I have the first set of projects to print! Thank you, very helpful and well produced video.
Thanks a lot for watching! I appreciate the kind support and I'm glad you found this video useful. Hope you have lots of fun printing with the A1.
Same here. I appreciate the effort put into this video!
the build plate alligner is now obsolete since the latest update. it now puts the hot nozzle over in the top right hand corner on the 2nd layer and it melts and collects the clip haha
Oh shoot, that's not good. Thanks for the info!
That top mount kit for the AMS Lite is sick. Definitely gonna be printing that in the neat future.
Very nice selections. I have most of those printed. The newest a1 firmware has bed detection and sometimes had issues with the bed plate corner aligner, so I'd exclude they one. Great video, thanks.
And I'm keeping my a1, it's just so good. I've purchased an a1 mini while i wait for the revised a1 heatbed.
Thanks for the info! I'm going to keep my A1 as well, but I'm deciding between the A1 Mini or the Anycubic Kobra 2 Pro as a replacement in the meantime.
Had the same issue with mine since the update. Took a while to figure it out but then saw that the corner aligner was melted where the tip was touching it. Keeping my A1 as well. Nice machines and no issues. I've got my ticket in and will wait for new heat bed to arrive. Thinking of getting a P or X series in the meantime.
There is an updated corner locator for the new firmware which fixes this issue
Ngl this is one of the best vids on this topic ive seen. I love how detailed and educational your video is, alot of the bigger channels lack this. Great video, and you deserve more subscribers
Thanks a lot for the praise and support! I'm glad you found the info in this video useful.
I just purchased this printer the other day. Waiting for delivery. I trust Bambu has fixed this issue by now (8 months later)
I just got mine last week, this thing is awesome! Have fun
@@raycharles2408 That was more affirming than any review I could have found on TH-cam. :) How do you find the 'poop' production. Have you been able to reduce it (like purging into infill)?
Awesome! Yes, Bambu Lab's fixed the issue now so nothing to worry about. Enjoy your new printer!
That's for watching! Glad you found this video useful. I haven't tried adjusting infill settings but I have tried other painting techniques inside Bambu Studio. Starting with a good model that suits the AMS helps big time.
I received the printer in three days but the filament I ordered with it hasn't even shipped yet. It's been 12 days already. I also ordered a special four-pack of filament and instead, they shipped one spool and one refill. I hope you had better luck with Bambu Labs shipping.
Just got my A1. It came with the screws required for the top mount in the included accessory kit
Great video. I've been checking out many videos before I buy an A1, and it seems like many people have experienced the front facing spools sliding of the top mounted AMS lite. I'm still deciding if the AMS lite is worth it for me, but I'll definitely print the spool locks for it if i get one.
Even if you dont have an AMS lite the Z brackets make the printer much more rigid and id highly recommned it.
Agreed. Thanks for watching!
You should definitely print my AMS lite Spool Removal Tool it makes removing spools a one handed job.
For those who have the newer A1 with the mesh cable, the Heatbed Cable Protector is not needed, only the older style cable on the A1 in the video.
I’m brand new to 3d printing and haven’t printed anything yet. Thanks for the tips 👊🏾
Thanks for watching! I hope this video helps get you started.
Great video thanks for sharing all these accessories. Will be ordering my A1 within the next few weeks. Have a great Labor Day!
I'm glad you enjoyed this video. Hope you have a great time with the A1 when it arrives. Happy Labor Day to you also!
I love the quality of the video and all the prints? all the guidelines and voice over this is so underrated! this is top tear content glad i saw this 2 days before my printer arives
Thanks a lot! I'm really glad you found this video useful.
Great video ! I have just this week, received my A1`Combo and have already printed a 'poop' bin and also the top mount. I am now going to print the spool arm extension !
That's awesome! Glad you liked the video. Enjoy your printer.
Did you find that your “poop bin” doesn’t line up now that you’ve printed out the top mount because of the stability brackets on the backside of the bed? 😢 I love this bin and now it’s driving me crazy because it’s not a perfect anymore.
My first 3D printer is arriving today! I bought the P1S not the A1 but I enjoyed watching this video very much! Very informative and professional done! Now I have to see if there is a video like this for my P1S!
Thanks for watching! I'm glad you found this video useful. Hope you have lots of fun with your new P1S too!
@@Creatorrific Thanks!
This machine is also fantastic for making sim rig parts
Thanks. I've had my A1 Combo for a couple of weeks and didn't realise there were the parts to make my own scraper inside, haha.
I like the idea of top mounting the AMS, too. Think I'll be doing that asap.
Thanks for watching! Glad you found some of the info useful.
The weight of the top mounted ams can cause some small layer shifts, because it’s heavy
Thank you Sir, well explained and easy to follow and the links as well, again Thanks
Glad it was helpful!
Your suggested printings are good. The overall video is good, will watch more of your videos.
Thanks for the support!
Got my A1 last week. The top mount screws were actually already included and the cable thingy has been fixed!
That's dope that it came with the screws already. Hope you enjoy the new 3d printer. Thanks a lot for watching!
Hi, regarding the top mount for AMS, do you have any issues with it? I'm a bit afraid that the metal part on the top of the A1 will bend with the time under the AMS weight
@@CindyBardalou no issues so far and tbh everything is quite sturdy, so I don't think anything will happen soon.
Does the Top Mount affect the vibration while printing a lot?
I haven't found that to be the case at all.
hey - just a quick note: the AMS lite Top Mount hardware is included in the a1 combo, but not if you buy the two separately!
Thanks for the heads up! I got one of the earlier batches with the AMS Lite. It didn't come with the screws at that time but they now include them.
I just ordered mine yesterday, hoping to get it soon to compliment my behemoth Anycubic Kobra 2 Max! It makes awesome huge pieces like helmets and supports/shelving/organizers, and does decently well on smaller items but now i will have this for higher detailed, multicolored projects
That's a nice combination. Hope you enjoy the new 3d printer!
Thanks, this is one of the few, printed accessories videos, that was truly helpful, and not just go buy this go buy that. Thanks.
Glad you found my video useful. Thanks a lot for watching!
Great video. I like that top mount. Most in the past do not have the stiffeners and the A1 is top heavy the the top mount AMS, this solves that problem. I didn't have any problem aligning the build plate with my pre-recall A1 but seem to with it's replacement I just got. Not sure it's it's the new printer or what. If they would remove or move forward the rear magnets on the heat bed I thing it would solve this problem or make the stops on the back of the heat bed bigger/taller. While I like my BBL A1 regretfully "getting back to you quickly" (14.32) is not a something BBL apparently can do. Their support is some of the worst I have ever seen.
my a1c actually came with all the top mounting screws from the factory. not sure if thats normal but check your accessory box.
Thanks for the info. Not sure if my earlier batch didn't include them or if I just missed it.
That's some very shiny gold filament you have there. What brand+type is it?
Thanks for watching! CC3D Silk Gold PLA.
What about building a support for the top-mount extension AMS to the back wall for stability? Good or bad idea?
I've seen it done. I don't think it's a terrible idea if your wall material allows it, but I think the printed top mount works great since there's no need for construction.
Well narrated. Nice video. Thanks.
Thanks so much for watching!
DAMN your so underrated! if i had only seen the video i wouldve thought you have 200k+ subs! Your video is just sucha high quality one! simple yet cool designed moving elements, nice voiceover, and good clips. perfect video theres nothing bad about it.
🙏 Thank you so much. I appreciate your kind words. Thanks for watching and for the support!
The Callback has been changed to a full recall, FYI.
Great video. Very helpful. I was always procrastinating because of the footprint of the printer, but the guide on getting the AMS on the printer bridge was really what got me eventually to make the buy. Thanks
Thanks for the support! Glad I could help you reach a decision. Hope you enjoy the printer.
This is the future. I just bought one a few days ago. It’s coming in. I haven’t looked up any news if they happen to solve them, but I’ll be printing these just to be sure.
That's great! Your new order should arrive ready to go with the heat bed problem fixed. Hope you enjoy it!
I wanted to say your voice is pleasant to listen to as you deftly explain and demonstrate your subject matter. Your videos are well put together and thought out. I don't know if you're experienced in this medium but your professional presentation is exemplary. I'm considering getting the A1 in the next couple of weeks and really appreciate these suggestions.
Thank you!! I really appreciate your support and kindness words.
For top mounting the ams, I'm just wondering if it'll wobble the printer and you'll need to slow down your prints?
Hey! I had the same thoughts before printing this accessory, but I haven't noticed any difference in the print quality.
Great job... any plans on how to print from the different sites? Print settings, etc? thanks
Thanks for watching! Yes, I'll cover those details in future videos.
I just started a print while using those black spool rolls like you showed. I didn't think to print the inserts first. How likely is it that these are going to fall off during printing?
The inserts are only need if you're using certain spools like the Sunlu brand that have a larger hole, otherwise you're fine without it. If you're using spools that have a larger hole with the AMS Lite top mount though, it's certain to fall off so you should for sure use an adapter in that situation.
I'm new to 3D printing so I haven't learned yet how to change parameters. I printed the build plate aligner but it doesn't fit. The little 'nub' that is supposed to fit underneath the bed is too big and not cylindrical. Great idea though.
Please disregard the build plate aligner. A firmware update made this upgrade obsolete since the print head now homes in that position, so it would collide with the aligner. I've since updated a refreshed list of accessories.
That’s not a desk. Lol. Great video. Do you have an updated version for the end of 2024?
Lol. Got one in the works!
@ Sweet! Always looking for new things to print.
"my plant's happy..." Nice touch, that. I need to find an X1-C version of that Accessories box.
😄 Thanks for watching. The X1C's a really nice 3d printer.
i got my bambu lab a1 combo today.
and the cable has a braided sleeve. and there are other diffrences making me think this is the V2 after the callback.
That's right, the A1 printers sold now have been fixed and feature a few upgrades, so nothing to worry about. Hope you enjoy 3D printing with your new machine!
@@Creatorrific
it's actually fun to print now.
the tinkering is ok. but just simply printing and it just working is actually alot better.
I would love to see an AMS Lite mount that actually mounts it upside down. Is it just me or is it a real pain feeding the filament into those ports where you can't see them? The regular AMS is SO much easier. Take me seconds to put in a new spool on my X1C and minutes to do it on my A1. Most of that time is spent fumbling with unseen entry port.
It can definitely be annoying at times trying to feed filament through the AMS Lite. I guess both have their quirks and advantages.
Hi mate great comments of machine and bamboo helps out alit this will be my next machine thanks so much
Thanks for watching! I'm glad you found this video useful.
Thanks for sharing, this is a great assortment of upgrades!
Thanks for watching! I appreciate the comment.
how reliable is the AMS lite top mount? I'm not quite sure how adding 4kg on top of my printer will affect the vibration and print quality
I haven't found that it affects the print quality. The printer frame is actually pretty rigid. As long as you have a solid desk that won't wobble, your prints will turn out great.
Reading the comments seems like a few of these upgrades are now obsolete. Does the a1 come with a filament sample box now? Mine came with one today, but I also purchased a filament sample box that is coming in another shipment with filament? Doesn't say on the website it comes with filament sample squares. I mean it was only $17 so I'm not fussed, but yeah.
Got a p1s and an a1 so far that replaced my ender 3 v2's. Probably set them up in the garage now that they're on klipper and use them for something I guess, still decent machines but cannot compare to bambu in any way at all. I was shocked when I got the p1s at how easy and clean everything was. Definitely the current market leader especially for beginners.
Hey, thanks for watching! You're right, I plan to update this video. Also, my A1 + AMS Lite combo only came with a small sample (maybe a few feet) of filament when I had bought it.
Happy printing with your new machines!
@@Creatorrific Sorry, I meant the little swatches. Looks like the A1 comes with swatches now, at least here in Australia as I now have 2 of them, haha.
Probably getting a few more a1s in this black friday sale. i mean i liked 3d printing prior to bambu but now i love 3d printing.
Great video and excellent tutorial on the AMS bracket. Have you come across a good solution for keeping the filament dry while on the AMS lite?
Thanks! I haven't found a solution while it's on the AMS Lite, but the Sunlu S4 filament dryer fits 4 spools - perfeft match. I''m going to grab one of those and I'll just dry filament in there before loading using the AMS.
Bambu have changed the design/materials for the power cord on all units currently shipped so its no longer a problem, however not a bad idea to print one of these up and use it anyway.
How can you print without an inclosure? I heard pla and others absorb moisture causing issues.
Not an issue. Enclosures mainly seperate fumes from the environment for potentially toxic filament like ABS. The moisture that PLA absorbs really isn't an issue but TPU is a whole other story - you'll want to fully dry any TPU before printing or there's going to be guaranteed issues. Storing filament inside of a tote bin with plenty of dessicant packages with dry your filament fine.
Great video, thank you for you video style. Great information and no fluff. Nice guns too
😂 Thanks for watching and for the hilarious comment! Glad you found this video useful.💪
Needed this video, excellent job, thanks.
Glad you found this video useful!
What type of filament did you use for the AMS top mount?
I used a Sunlu's Meta PLA. You can also try PETG filament instead if you want something a little more durable but I haven't had any issues with the one I used.
I ordered mine yesterday. So this issue has not been resolved for cable damage? I mean i m worried already now after looking this.
Sorry for the late response but by now you've probably that you're fine. The printers sold at the time when you purchased and going forward are fixed.
9:09 Is it possible (thinking durability) to print the top mount in PLA or should it be printed with something else?
Yes, you can definitely print the top-mount using PLA. I used Sunlu's meta PLA and it's held up great.
What filament did you use to print the top mount? Can you use standard pla?
I believe that I used Sunlu standard PLA. It's plenty rigid and secure. Hope that helped!
@@Creatorrific I just pullede the trigger on the A1 combo :D I am so freaking excited :D
Very to the point.. Love it!
Thanks for watching!
Excellent video... I will be ordering a A1 AMS shortly. Will definitely be keeping up as a subscriber...
Thank you for your support! 🙏I'm glad you enjoyed the video.
After 8 months, how has that top mount held up? Has it put a lot of stress on the printer itself?
It's held up really well. The frame of the printer is made really solid and I haven't seen an compromise in the print quality.
After recall I would add the A1 Heatbed Cable Chain by dalelovelace and the Bambu Hubcap - AMS Lite Rotary Spool Lock by SThane all are on Maker World.
Thanks for the suggestions! I'll check those out.
0.03 sec. did you have a link for transformers ?
Great video, I've been thinking about picking one of these up for a bit to use as a second printer. I saw you it on a folding table for the video, is that what you normally operate it on? A folding table would be a convenient option for me but I do worry about stability effecting prints, have you had any issues?
Thanks for watching! A folding table works for my needs but I'll admit that a more solid table would be ideal. The quantity of prints that my setup produces is great, but I do sometimes notice that layer lines stand out on tall, skinny prints due to the table vibrating or shaking slightly.
great video. your the first ive seen show the build plate stand.
Thank you for watching!
Thank you for the guide regarding the top mount. Super useful
No problem! Thanks for watching. I'm glad you found the guide useful.
Creatorrific: good job taking the time sharing. some of ur ideas with us.
Thanks for the support!
Did you use PLA for the AMS Lite Top Mount for the A1? Great video!
Hey, thanks for watching. Yes, I used Sunlu's white meta PLA. Hope that helps.
@@Creatorrific Cool. I'm doing that print right now with the light grey Bambu Basic PLA and it's coming out great. Thank you!
@Creatorrific This video has been amazing! Thanks for all the info!! Keep it up!
Glad you found it useful. Thanks for watching!
is there anything you can do to have organized wiring on the A1
Definitely. There's all kinds of cable ordganizers for the A1. makerworld.com/en/search/models?keyword=a1+cable+organizer
@@Creatorrific thank you
great list! very well done video
Thanks for watching! Glad you liked it.
What is interesting about this damaged cable thing with Bambu Lab A1
I just watched aurora tech review on the printer.. and you could see, that their printers cable was damaged, just like in the example image from bambu lab
Great video! I just got one of these, so this is really helpful.
Thanks for watching. I'm glad you found this video useful.
Great video! Really well made!
Thanks a ton! Glad you enjoyed the video.
Great video, and really well presented.
Thanks for watching! Glad you enjoyed it.
Love your videos ! Lot of good advice as i'm beginner in this world ! I'm curious to know what type of filament you've used for the top bracket for AMS ? Is it PLA? Thank you for your great contents
Thank you so much, glad you enjoyed the video! The filament that I used was white PLA meta from Sunlu. PLA worked fine for me, but you could also try PETG for added rigidness and durability if that's a concern you have. Overture, PolyTera, and Sunlu are some of the filament brands that I really like using.
can you use 20mm on the top mount vs 23 mm? i have a bunch of 20mm. lmk and thanks
23 would be more ideal. The attachment hinge is only about 17.5mms wide. The screw in inset slightly about the thickness of the head, so it cuts it to maybe 16.5 mms meaning that the 20mm screw would have less than 4mms to ancor. I'd go 23mms especially considering the weight of the ams, spools and vibrations from printer. Hope that helps!
@@Creatorrific trip out. i just realized my A1 Combo has 3 bags for those screws needed for this top mount. lol i am so glad i clicked on the link you posted that said where to buy the screws from bambu labs and it says they come in my A1 combo lol what a save! Thanks!
Pretty informative!
Well done video. Thanks!
Thanks for taking time to watch and for the support!
Good thing is i got this printer yesterday and that was first thing i checked and it was already fixed with a mesh tube if you call it that way
Nice! Great that you don't have to deal with that issue. Thanks for watching.
I thinks it's better to keep printing plastic scrapers than using the metal razor. The last thing you want to do is scratch your bed plate. Plastic is a lot more forgiving.
100% agree. The scraper should only be used on the non-textured build plates. Plastic scrapers are what I always use unless I switch.
@@Creatorrific they why did you as someone owning only the default textured one list the metal scraper as a Must Have
What padding is that at the top and bottom? Guess to stop twisting
Great list of accessories. Love the video. Thanks!
Thanks for supporting!
@@Creatorrific So I did notice that when I tried to use the build plate aligner that I'm not getting "nozzle is covered with filaments" errors because it looks like it checks for filament in the upper left AND upper right corner. Great idea but it looks like the new firmware may cause some issues. Beat my head against this issue for HOURS before realizing what might be causing it.
Is the top most compatible with the ams enclosure
I think that the file requires some adjustment because the top-mount sits on an angle. I'll be testing it out soon.
Very professional video and I needed some of those files. Thank you. Regarding the AMS on top of the gantry-- I may be the only one in the world who worries about it, but I don't like mounting spool holders on top of any of my printers. It's almost a certainty that the amount of mass in those devices will accentuate movement from the bed and other moving parts adversely affecting the precision of the prints. I could be wrong. The mass may actually serve as dampers instead, improving your prints. Maybe an engineer will chime in. Subbed and liked.
Thanks for your support! I'm glad that you liked the video.. It doesn't hurt to air on the side of caution - if you have desk space available go ahead and setup the AMS beside your printer. Personally, I didn't notice any difference in the print quality when top-mounted.. It would use up some filament but you can also try and compare.
The topmount holder looks to have a quality of life portion for those who don't want to topmount. Back supports seem like they would be beneficial.
Solid advice and video!
Thank you! I'm glad you enjoyed the video.
There was a recall in Canada last year due to the heatbed gets damaged and short and poof.
How tall is the A1 with the top mounted AMS?
It's about 2'6" tall.
Great video, really well done
Thanks for watching!
First one you don't need it anymore
Why
@@austinevans5395 it's fixed with the new printers
@@austinevans5395fixed
Correct. Got mine today and it has the upgraded Kevlar cable
@@austinevans5395 Cause they corrected it from the factory.
Why is there 2 plastic clamp screws ? (AMS lite overhead bracket)
Top mount looks great, how long did that take?
Thanks for watching! The top-mount is about an 8 hour print. 15 total with the braces.
Thank you bro, help me a lot.
Thank you for watching! Glad you found this video useful.
great video, thanks
i think there is a problem design of A1 Top-Mount Extension Arm for Spool Holder
with lasts layers, empty spaces
Thanks for the support!
the buildplate aligner mod you covered gives my a1 an error message (and others on Reddit too)
I don’t know if anyone else takes this shortcut … when switching to the external spool, you would need to disconnect one of the PTFE tubes from the print head and insert the external spool PTFE tube into the open spot. Since pulling a tube from the print head side is quite the frustrating task, even with special tools, I do it differently. The small length of PTFE tube on the external spool holder gets disconnected and put away. When you need to use the external spool, you will not need the AMS lite, so simply disconnect the PTFE tube from an empty slot on the AMS (the tube disconnects very easily from this end) and connect that end of the tube to the external spool connector. You will need to feed more filament through the longer tube to get it to the print head but this won’t cause any issues while printing except with flexible filaments with hardness less than 85a. I have used 85a with this arrangement and the extra friction from longer tube with a longer turn was able to print well but when unloading, the friction was noticeable. My filament has a matte finish on the raw filament and that also contributes to the friction. As usual, make sure your filament is nice and dry before using this method since it may need to make sharper turns before reaching the print head and brittle filaments are not PTFE-friendly.
Can you print tpu on the A1?
Hey, thanks for watching! You can definitely print TPU using the A1.