Bambu Lab - A1 Mini Review - IT WASN'T MADE FOR YOU!!!!!

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@diana_rayne 5 месяцев назад

A month ago I had no desire to 3D print. My A1 arrives this week. I am the target audience for this printer. I am a plug-and-play crafter. The hype around the ease of this gadget has hooked me into a world of filament and maker-sites and new RU-vid content. Mission Accomplished, Bambu.

@FauxHammer 5 месяцев назад

You'll love it. it does what it says on the box. just click and print!

@aldredllamas7354 27 дней назад

Any updates on how it turned out for you?

@spencervoisin7622 5 месяцев назад

I’m a machinist by trade, I’m already spending my day mucking about with g code on mills and lathes, I preordered this for making personal prints and functional prints for work because there’s no fuss to make it work as far as I’ve seen. Anything I need to print will fit in the work area including mill vise soft jaws, and you can’t beat the functionality for the price, you’re absolutely correct 10/10 video

@PrimitiveChad Месяц назад

Fellow machinist here also. Exact reason I wanna get it! No fuss fun.

@AlessandroBertolucci 5 месяцев назад

FINALLY - someone else agrees that this is a gateway printer - a no-fuss printer for schools, libraries, and even maker spaces.

@FauxHammer 5 месяцев назад

thanks.

@hobbiehobbs 5 месяцев назад

Your crazy. This is the perfect print farm unit for 95% of what’s being manufactured.

@FauxHammer 5 месяцев назад

@@hobbiehobbs "you're"

@newolde1 5 месяцев назад

Wait, you're proponing putting a gateway drug in schools and libraries? Shame on you! 😂

@AlessandroBertolucci 5 месяцев назад

@hobbiehobb I don't disagree with the build volume, but due to security/privacy issues I would not use an A1 or any of their printers in a serious print farm. IMHO, the design intent of the A1 is clear. @newolde1 Yes, yes I do. 😉

@my1chris 5 месяцев назад

I bought this printer just because it was small. I have it set up on the front counter of my business and have it printing whistles and random stuff for kids all day to generate interest from my customers. It's been working out great! I love this thing. The real work horses are in the back.

@awidesigns 5 месяцев назад

I have printers of all sizes, from bambu labs to quidi tech and even the large snapmaker artisan. Even I have fallen into this trap in the past, always wanting the super large build area....for the "just in case" scenario but to be honest.....I have never needed that much space. Things I print are industrial and really fit on anything around 200mm squared. So really this build size will fit 90% of everyone's true needs. Unless you are printing cosplay stuff, smaller printers really will be all you need.

@FauxHammer 5 месяцев назад

Exactly.

@whyired 5 месяцев назад

This was my concern to. Wanting a bigger build plate "Just in case". But I already know that if there's to much resistance in actually using the printer due to tinkering, etc. I'm less likely to experiment or "play" with the printer. Ultimately optimizing in order to get people to print more as the primary design principal requires building a machine first and foremost focused on ease of use, print quality and speed. And then figuring out how to do it at the magic sub $300 price point that is well known in the tech space. It's pretty clear Bambulabs has a vision for the company and the 3d printing as a whole. Once the user experience, minimum viable quality and optimal speed goals are met, that's when build plate size followed by material options come into play, and it appears the deciding factor of those last two objectives and limitations are proportionally directed to the machines target price. On the most basic level bambulabs simply wants to get "people" using their printer happily and frequently, that's the jump off point to really expand the market and you can see this thoroughly displayed through the entire A1 mini and AMS lite design on the hardware and software level.

@tbip2001 5 месяцев назад

I actually had no idea this was only 269 uk . Thats amazing. I used to be mad about build volume, but a printer that prints out of the box with no fuss is far more valuable.

@whyired 5 месяцев назад

That's the same thought I had. I have A1 mini AMS mega combo coming this week, but I kept debating if I should keep the order or cancel it because of the build plate size. But the user experience seems far more aligned with what matters to me. As I want to focus on designing and printing not tinkering. I almost got a P1S, because it's on sale for Black Friday. But the A1 mini seems to be somewhat better engineered in regards to ease of use, even though the P1S is pretty easy to use. For example I was just commenting to another user on the ease of changing the printer head. While it's not difficult to do on a P1S it does take noticeably more time and effort. I'm honestly more about ease of use. For example given that changing the printer head is so easy on the A1 mini I'm much more likely to switch on the fly to the smaller .02 nozzle for more detailed prints. Though part of me still has a bit of FOMO in regards to the plate size, but I'm hoping that most of what I'll be printing will fit just fine on the plate and those pieces that don't, I can use as learning experiences to design split objects that I can join together once printed.

@tbip2001 5 месяцев назад

@@whyired Ive also looked at the flashforge 5m as that also has easy change nozzles. For what its worth, my brother has had the p1s for a week now and it has been brilliant. Literally prints out of the box. He has however been put off changing nozzles as it’s a bit of a faff

@2013Pyst 5 месяцев назад

I've been into 3D printing since 2017. I bought an A1 Mini because it's the biggest bang for your buck for a printer that just works. Whether they'll admit it or not 90% of what most of us print would fit on that bed.

@FauxHammer 5 месяцев назад

Agreed!

@Jeremy_Adams 4 месяца назад

I just got the A1 mini yesterday for Christmas. I’ve never touched a 3d printer or learned nearly anything about them but have wanted to get into the hobby. Yesterday in my anxious haste I set it up and printed my very first ever print with the sample filament. I printed a benchy! I was so proud I took pictures and sent it to everybody!. As a first timer in the hobby I could not be happier. To be honest I was nervous to get into the hobby as I’m not incredibly tech savvy but Bambi labs has made the learning curve ridiculously easy and I am just thrilled!

@jacobgorinac4783 3 месяца назад

Its not even just for beginners. I've been in 3d printing for more than 6 years now. I'm A college kid who doesn't have the time to work on a printer for hours at a time. I need something that just prints, and prints fast. Its also small enough to fit in my dorm, including the AMS, so its perfect for my engineering projects.

@kirikset Месяц назад

A1 with ams takes more space than the p1s with ams, though

@jacobgorinac4783 Месяц назад

@kirikset yeah, didn't realize that until after I bought it lmao

@barmacg30 5 месяцев назад

Thanks for the review. I am of the same opinion. I just received the A1 mini and like you I bought it myself. It's too small to be of practical use for most of my purposes but I love 3D printing and I like to try to inspire others to share my passion for it. There is a grade school (K through 8) not too far from me that received five new creality printers to set up a 3D printing station. This was months ago and they have yet to get any consistent decent prints. The cost of each of those machines was the same as A1 mini with an AMS lite. I will definitely be transporting this system down to them to show them what it does. I plan to purchase all 4 of the fuctional included kits and show them to the kids. If you can inspire a child with a 3D printer when they are in grade school the possibilities are endless. One last thing "I'm not saying she's stupid" Is one of the bravest lines I've ever heard from a married man in my life. "There is a very fine line between brave and stupid"

@Barbasnoo 2 месяца назад

I’m a pretty experienced printer with multiple high end consumer printers in my basement. However I picked up an A1 mini to sit on my desk without taking up much space for quick little prints. I love how quiet it is.

@jimbrown5387 5 месяцев назад

Thank you SO MUCH for making this video. I am just getting started in the 3d printing field and bought a Creality K1. It has been nothing but a headache for a week and a half. I've learned a TON about 3d printing, but have been unable to get the machine to work reliably - out of the box it is unable to even print a benchy with its own brand of Hyper PLA. It has yet to print a benchy though I have gotten about a due out of 150-200 print attempts to come out in somewhat cohesive form. I had been doing research on the A1 and had already rely much decided to get one and return the K1. Your terrific video kicked me right of the edge and made that decision final. THANK YOU!

@rendez2k 6 месяцев назад

Great video! I've been 3D printing for over 5 years and i still want one of these, because they are doing something different and it just looks so damn fun. With you on the family stuff also, something like this just lowers the entry bar to getting more people involved!

@FauxHammer 6 месяцев назад

Thanks, glad I got my Point across well about this one

@3dprintandpaint 5 месяцев назад

Cracking review! I've been 3d printing for 5 years and the X1C bambu experience was game changing for me. I've bought a mini for all the small things, but it's clear from this video it also offers the opportunity to get my kids involved, and that's worth the wait and cost.

@FauxHammer 5 месяцев назад

It really is. I may gift this to my daughter.

@grindtastic 6 месяцев назад

I have a P1S and I still want a A1 Mini! The Bambu Lab ecosystem is great and for the price and it's speed, it would make a great secondary printer. Print the small parts on the A1 while I leave the larger bits to the P1S, get my 3D print even quicker splitting them up :)

@FauxHammer 6 месяцев назад

Agreed, it’s such a useful side tool and with the AMS lite too, it’s great!

@cheesybiscuits2103 17 дней назад

Would you recommend the A1 mini if you’re intending to print mega construx/lego pieces?

@JustCuzRobotics 5 месяцев назад

I agree 100% those little build kits really elevate the experience for a newbie from "toy" to "tool" immediately. The A1 Mini is going to be my go-to recommendation to everyone who asks me about a new printer under $500, and the P1S for $600+. Seeing all these reviews its incredible what Bambu lab is doing and for such a low price point, $299USD is crazy. I print robotics parts and I want to be able to print CF Nylon and ASA but mostly I use TPU as its so durable and the A1 Mini handles that no problem. I have an X1 Carbon and debated getting and A1 Mini for a long time as a second printer. Ultimately decided on the P1S so I can get the hardened steel parts and match the X1 capabilities. But I bet anyone starting an Etsy print shop for all PLA would be happy to buy 4 of these for the price of one X1C.

@RookieRay 5 месяцев назад

My first printer about 6 months ago was the budget version of this - Kingroon KP3S Pro. Its a cheap gantry with a very small foot print but has 200^3mm build volume. I would have bought the A1 if it was available at the time. It’s a great idea

@volkarve 5 месяцев назад

this review sold me on this printer as a gift for a "new to 3d printing" family member.

@FauxHammer 5 месяцев назад

perfect for exactly that!

@Voyager_2 5 месяцев назад

I have build my own printers for almost 10 years now. My hypercube evo is now under the desk and replaced by two P1S printers. I will miss the tinkering and the feeling I get when I do my first print on a printer that I build my self, but I just love the Bambo lab printers. Its a marvelous piece of engineering.

@miniblaze4634 4 месяца назад

This is good for gamers who print minis and single things. The quick change nozzle allows to swap from stock 4 nozzle to 2 which is what they want for the minis. I believe their entire line is great for a new person.

@bishopmolson1 5 месяцев назад

That is the reason I purchased the P1S, it just worked right out of the box. I work away from home all week so I just don't have the time to tinker for hours just to get a good print off my printer. Great review.

@FauxHammer 5 месяцев назад

Thanks so much.

@StevenWilkinson-tz1og 5 месяцев назад

A great Video Ross! I love the way that you're passion for 3d printing is being passed on to the next generation. Keep up the good work.

@FauxHammer 5 месяцев назад

thanks!

@tadasdanusas1770 5 месяцев назад

Thank you so much! An honest review, just what I needed. I was thinking of building a Voron 0.2 or getting A1 mini, and while the building part is sometimes more fun, having 2 kids and little time, this plug and play approach gives more fun time with family. STEM learning for my sons will expand with this (btw I saw that they sell these MysteryBox kits separately as well). Would love to see more of these kits available in the future. Thanks! Ordered A1 mini ;)

@Eriyo2000 5 месяцев назад

Ordered mine during the watch of this review. I own a Ender 3 v2 which i've modded a lot but i'm just so tired of it. I just wanna send something to the printer. maybe check it online to see how it goes and pick it of the build plate to fit it. This fits all those criteria, The buold volume is a little small but i don't print very large objects anyway. mostly for lego compatible bricks or my RC cars, it's more than functional. great review. thank you

@someone3202 5 месяцев назад

I totally agree with you , as a beginner (but used to send 3d models to print farms) i bought this printer for the ease of use and not the size. I tried it at others places and for my use it's perfect (precise or not , strong , drone parts). Awesome video !!!

@FauxHammer 5 месяцев назад

thank you

@ny-lights 5 месяцев назад

Great points all! My first FDM printer was a Prusa Mini, and the A1 is like the best version of that! Now I'm a X1C user but another great use case for the A1 (sans AMS-lite) is as a 2nd printer for small parts and prototypes, especially if your main printer is doing a 8 hr print or whatever and you need to print a bearing or a gear or something right now!

@shabadooshabadoo4918 4 месяца назад

The i3 mega i bought a few years ago only needed like 2 screws to install it. Then bed leveling. Done. It has a lack of cooling though so i 3d printed a vent system for it using it and now it works great.

@edd542 3 месяца назад

I am a new engineering student and new to 3d printing as was looking for a quality product to print small prototypes and it looks like this is perfect and well within my budget range. Thanks for the review!

@Bravo-ry9st 25 дней назад

I agree, my first Ender 3 Pro was still in the box 3 months before I decide to start getting to just learn initial startup. It was for me to teach myself a new hobby. Now it's a tool for my home.

@claytonstewart7602 Месяц назад

Thanks. I've seen this on the clock app and have wanted a ez printer to pop out rpg minis that was mostly plug and play. I am one of those that don't have time to constantly be dealing with engineering and programming. You vid told me exactly what I have been trying to figure out! Now to order this printer for myself! Definitely coming back to your channel if/when I'm ready to upgrade!

@erikderuiter7475 5 месяцев назад

what an amazing video... You saved me a lot of trouble, considering 3D printing. Bambu will be my first try at 3D printing! 👍

@ChocolateOz 18 дней назад

🙋🏾‍♂️ - as someone who’s been aware of 3D printing for a long time but had no time, money or knowledge before to get a printer, this printer is exactly what I’m looking for. Also it was the selling point to my wife that we can get it to actually make things, instead of tinkering with the machine itself. I’m sending this video to her. It’s also a perfect start point to learn about the whole hobby as a whole, and I’ll probably get a “more advanced” (as in, more work/tinkering) printer once I learned enough to use them properly

@ChriFux 5 месяцев назад

this is the exact printer for me! have been using prusa mk4s for a long long time and got the a1 now and am very happy with it ^^

@Kioto_Nakamura 5 месяцев назад

i am a hobby 3d printer, my Anycubic 3D Mega was and is a nice partner for over 6 years now, but meanwhile it lacks a lot of quality of life features, such as auto leveling, multiple colors, web cam, wifi, smart phone support. So I am really excited for this compact all-in-one solution. the price is fine with me. it is "only" double what you usually pay for a simple single color printer, which is fine to me, concidering the multi-color functionality. And as You corretly said - the build volume is absolutely OK for a hobby. There will always be parts too big for your build plate - it is just a reason to learn how to split your prints.

@tomohalloran5217 5 месяцев назад

Man I couldn't agree more. More build kits would be amazing. I've basically got into 3d printing to make stuff with my kid

@FauxHammer 5 месяцев назад

Just been talking to Bambu about the kits.

@OffToBattle 5 месяцев назад

Thank you for this. I'm not into 3d printing but someone showed me this video, and I took a lot from your presentation and the tone of your review.. and, I strongly agree that the world needs a gateway printer. If I had the money I'd love this because I too just don't have the time to learn the field as an expert (I've devoted too much mental energy to other fields). But yeah, definitely taking heart in your approach as a youtuber and I hope to improve my own craft in that area.

@FauxHammer 5 месяцев назад

Thank you, this is exactly what i wanted to come out of this video, and that is people sharing it with others who aren't quite sole don the idea. And here we are this made my day!

@OffToBattle 5 месяцев назад

@@FauxHammer Glad to hear it, and Happy Thanksgiving.

@scottreiter4369 2 месяца назад

Appreciate and enjoy your enthusiasm and raw review of products.

@tada3dprinting 5 месяцев назад

I completely agree with everything you said! I got this printer to compliment my Carbon X1 AMS and felt it was a little bit too simple. But I still had fun with it anyway! Subscribed!

@d34dm0uth3 5 месяцев назад

I started my filament 3d printing experience with a pre-order of the Creality Ender 5 Plus, years ago. I never got good at it. When my pre-ordered A1 mini came it, I had it running in no time and had practically NO failures. It's quiet, consistent, and required NO faffing about. I love the A1 mini, is it small? Yes. Does it matter? No.

@havardnygard9252 2 месяца назад

Just bought one, tired of my old ender 3 standing around collecting dust ever few months, waiting for some part, or calibration. Fingers crossed this will just *work*

@scottjackson8931 2 месяца назад

I am in Kansas and your videos are amazingly helpful. If I watch a review video from someone else I check to see if you've done one to make sure I'm getting an honest review.

@ItsPaulby 4 месяца назад

Not just for beginners! I have a P1S with AMS and I love it for being larger and enclosed but it’s so overkill for small prints. I’m picking one of these up to go alongside it! Super easy nozzle changes, I can make this my dedicated 0.2mm nozzle printer perhaps. I can start new prints while my other one is occupied. It’s nice to have a good quality printer without spending another 1K.

@SkateSoup 5 месяцев назад

Well stated. Some people cannot seem to fathom it when they see something in a niche they're interested in that isn't about them and isn't made with them in mind. Their brain breaks and they completely kirk out. Long term, this is great for the hobby, and something more relevant to those folks will be along eventually. For the time being they need to chill tf out.

@FauxHammer 5 месяцев назад

Agreed, even this comment section already proves what you say

@monkeyfingerslocksport6429 5 месяцев назад

I agree with almost every thing you said, I most defiantly agree that the kits are the future of projects for 3D printer users and that this printer has moved the start point for all other manufacturers, how ever i do believe this was made for those of who are already into and have 3d printers, this printer is such a great ad onto to my P1P. Want to print a quick key chain or is there small components to a project that want all fit on a single plate of the larger printer ..

@p3rrypm 18 дней назад

I bought this for .2 miniature prints and the AMS on this is more efficient than the full sized AMS version with faster print speeds, fillament swaps, and even easier hot end swaps! This thing is very specialized, but when you have that small niche in your setup, it's hard to find anything better. My P1s has been converted to hardened extruder and gearing for harder filaments. My Neptune 3 Plus has .6 Nozzle for larger prints. and this thing is used for .2 Nozzle and ultra fine prints of multicolored devices.

@davids8493 5 месяцев назад

Great video. I just had someone ask me about 3D printing and I suggested the Bambu lab A1. I thought that I would look for some helpful videos and yours came up and I shared the link. Problem solved. Thanks

@hlcstudy 5 месяцев назад

Hi mate, loved the the video, honest and to the point. I am in total agreement this printer is something for the family to do. I'm an IT lecturer but always looking for something fun to do with my daughter. Bamboo has just brought the fun back to interaction that Nintendo did with the Wii some years ago. Thanks to your review I'll be looking to purchase one of these. I print animals for daughter who loves it. Now we have an excuse to do more things as a family. Keep up the good reviews :)

@chuysaucedo7119 5 месяцев назад

I started a small business and been using Prusa Minis. The small print vokume is more than i meed for what i do. After buying an X1C, for multi color duty, i was blown away by Bambulab. When the A1 cane out, i knew it was a matter of time before i get one. And i as i grow, more.

@BethanieMoose 24 дня назад

Thank you for this video. I'm looking at getting into 3D printing and was worried you were about to rip thid apart but it solidified that this is going to be the printer I start with.

@clonkex 3 месяца назад

I've been printing for years and years and I started by building my own printers. These days my (modified) CR10s is my reliable workhorse, but it's really slow and pretty tedious to calibrate. I'm looking at buying the A1 Mini for its speed, ease of use and good price. I don't care about huge print volumes, I care about being able to print multiple small parts really fast.

@Anzyclos 5 месяцев назад

I've had a Solidoodle 3 for 2 years now and ordered the A1 Mini because of the sheer value and ease of use. 😁👍

@FauxHammer 5 месяцев назад

Good choice!

@JarredSutherland 5 месяцев назад

People that think everyone should go through misery with printing are insane. I did that, I HATED the process and I love technical things. Recommending it to someone who has no interest in anything but just printing and creating neat stuff is just gatekeeping.

@TheOlenyash 5 месяцев назад

Thanks for the video! You sold it to me. I'm a quadcopter enthusiast and started designing my own frames recently. While frames are carbon, you need a lot of tiny 3D printed auxiliary parts with them and I hate waiting for days for a Shapeways order to arrive or even hours for a local guy with a 3D printer. So I started thinking about getting one myself, but the supposed amount of tuning for your typical Ender just throws me off and P1P/P1S are a little pricey for my needs. And yet here it comes. Pre-order until January here in the EU though.

@FauxHammer 5 месяцев назад

god I hate Shapeways with a passion

@diy_wizard 5 месяцев назад

Thanks, i consider this printer for my school. I got myself a P1S because i wanted a machine to print riight out oft the box without tinkering around the machine everytime, so i have more time for making my stuff than having to solve issues of my 3d printer. The small built volume scared me first but i think for a school it is not the badest thing if you are a bit limited in space so there arent that much very big prints that take days ;)

@heindijs 4 месяца назад

Bought one after years of owning an Ender 3 and noticing I like designing and using the prints more than the tinkering with the printer itself. It was a hassle as someone who is a maker and just want to.. well make. No fuss, just ease of use is what I want.

@This_Is_Phantom Месяц назад

I'm printing since 2015, had a couple dozen of printers. My current setup is 2 X1C and 2 P1P and I needed a small printer for small PLA parts to print while the other ones are busy. That's why I bought the A1, even tho it's small, its big enough for small parts I need to make all my Products and don't have to wait till my bigger printers are done, no lost time, more production and still reliable. Perfect for me

@Brocollipy 5 месяцев назад

Yep totally agree. My A1 mini is due for delivery tomorrow. It’s my first printer. The pull is the price but mainly the seeming ease of printing. I just can’t justify the time involved in faffing around with an ender 3 clone. I think Bambu is focusing on being filament sellers. The printer is a crazy price cos they want a new market of users who want the ease of using their filament with the nfc. The filament club is the final nudge to encourage us to buy all the colours we want. I’ve got a stack waiting for the printer 😂

@FauxHammer 5 месяцев назад

I really should talk more about the Filament club. I make sure to buy my 8 a month, even if I don't need them.

@leafyisnthere9396 День назад

I'm just getting into 3D Printing myself, and I was originally going to get an Ender-3, but my friend mentioned it was only $60 USD more for a significantly better printer. Now here I am looking more into it and printers in general.

@FauxHammer День назад

yeah exactly this, This is such an easier way to start printiung and to me it's worth the slight price hike! They just upgraded it too with the Slicer app Bambu Studio, now integrating a libray of multi colour prints directly into that app. It's now choose a model, and click print!

@richardp1962 Месяц назад

Nice video. Thanks. Quick question for you if you have time: Would this be a good upgrade from an Anicubic Chiron printer ? I do mainly custom designs of small parts that assemble into each other ( parts are generally less than 10 mm ) and from a precision point of view, the Chiron just isn’t working for me. Thanks again for sharing your experience and enthusiasm.

@colinfielder6695 5 месяцев назад

I am not new to 3D printing and, Yep, like everyone else, I agree, this is a printer for everyone and they need to keep up with the kits.

@FauxHammer 5 месяцев назад

I just spoke with them about the Kits this morning :)

@mas1328 Месяц назад

did u need to do any manual adjustments like bed leveling / z offset calibration while installing the printer?

@edwardnewbold 5 месяцев назад

A terrific and honest review! Thank you very much!

@daves6220 3 месяца назад

These two printes have created a new market that wasn't being filled by current offerings.

@AwesomeSaussage 5 месяцев назад

Thank you for the honest review! 😊👍🏼

@chewyfromelcentro 5 месяцев назад

We tried getting elementary teachers to learn cr-10 in my district but now we are going to start ordering a1 minis. The learning curve is high for somone not familiar with technology and the goal in elementary is to get kids designing, testing, printing. These are the easiest printers to use so far

@jlest3036 5 месяцев назад

I think the 3D printing space would grow by leaps and bounds if more beginners were bitten by a positive experience rather than giving up on trying to tune a printer before letting it collect dust. Like it not, user numbers will drive the market faster than anything else.

@FauxHammer 5 месяцев назад

Oh that's so true, how many people have been put off printing already thanks to janky products.

@SelahTheCrusader 5 месяцев назад

My 3d printing journey started with the Ender 3 Pro. It worked sometimes when I tried following online guides, but most prints would fail at some point or another throughout. I lacked the mechanical knowledge to fix whatever was happening almost every time so some things I just had to accept I couldn't print. But I've mow had my A1 Mini for close to a month and print multiple things daily. It's just a huge weight off my shoulders knowing it'll print right every time

@akhil090579 4 месяца назад

just got this for kids xmas present and completely agree with you

@agepbiz 5 месяцев назад

Nice review. I also love seeing my Pocket Copter design in the wild :)

@FauxHammer 5 месяцев назад

I love it! Was tat yours? I've printed 2 now. one for each of my kids and about 16 of the blades because they keep losing them lol!

@shaunmadill8866 5 месяцев назад

I'm new to 3D printing, and I've just ordered one of these and sent my Ankermake M5C back.

@charliehorse8686 Месяц назад

I have a Neptune 4 pro, (my first) and I WISH I had a Bambu Lab A1 mini. (A $10 difference) I simply never make big stuff and I may still buy one. I'm a techie. But BECAUSE I'm a techie, I need my parts to come out right the first time, and I need them quickly. My goal is to tinker with the parts, not the printer. (That's the whole reason I'm printing something!)

@1981AdamGs 2 месяца назад

I've been 3d printing for a looooong time. Last year I got rid of my Creality and Prusa printers. I wanted to downsize the number of printers I had anyway. But I bought a P1S with AMS. I found myself needing a second printer to supplement the P1S for quick prototyping prints and other things. The A1 Mini was perfect for this. Although I agree with you, this is still a great printer for even 3d printing veterans. But as long as those veterans are like you and myself and not the snobs that so many of those people are. You know the people.

@Slurgical_3D_Terrain_Channel 5 месяцев назад

Always with great reviews and content! Thanks again :)

@FauxHammer 5 месяцев назад

Happy to help, and THANKS!

@MysteryKoshka 4 месяца назад

What a great video. I don’t care about 3D printing at all but you’ve really captured my attention and imagination!

@JBGecko13yt 10 дней назад

I have 2 X1's and got this for prototyping. let me tell you something.... this little printer is solid and Bada$$!!!! it is so well built!! quick change nozzles was a clincher. I want to test printing really small things whenever I want

@OilNBolts1 Месяц назад

Concise and informative. Thanks for the useful information.

@SOCMMOB 2 дня назад

Almost exactly one year ago, I bought an Ender 3 Neo. I tried to use it a bunch last summer and fall, but it ended up sitting all winter due to the constant issues and inconsistent prints. Fired it up last week, did hours of troubleshooting, finally got it to print somewhat reliably. I even managed to finish a 6 piece statuette. Then I found an issue with my extruder. So I replaced it with the newer Ender Sprite direct driver extruder. Got it calibrated. Now it won't finish a print to save its life. Again. Just like before. I'm over it and just want a plug and play, reliable printer.

@BirnieMac1 5 месяцев назад

To me I think it’s a great starter printer and exactly that starter I started with a 150mm x 150mm x 150mm flashforge adv 3 pro if this was out at the time I would have gone with it Bambu seem to really nail quality of life features Definitely going with bambu for my next printer, though I think I might opt for the P1/X1 series - as cool as the mini is

@BirnieMac1 5 месяцев назад

Your partner being able to handle it is honestly a handy bit of info; my back plays up and my partner often offers to help me out by calibrating, etc I always do the filament changes currently because I feel like its to much to subject her too (she’s definitely no idiot either) But having something friendly enough for her and when we have kids is a big selling point

@FilamentFriday 5 месяцев назад

Just curious if you’ve ever used a Prusa Mini? I agree Bambu has upped the game a bit but a lot of the ease of use and ready to print files, plus auto setup that you liked are all part of the Prusa Mini experience. What Bambu has improved is the multi color and reduced price. Prusa mini, Creality Ender 2 Pro, Kingroon K3PS all had the same complaint when they were released, bed is too small. The kits with electronic bits are definitely nice but that’s been tried many times before as well and never was a big hit (alien box was a subscription version) so it will be interesting if Bambu can figure that one out as well. Nice video overall.

@FauxHammer 5 месяцев назад

I haven't ever touched a Prusa machine. They don't work with content creators for reviews it seems. But from what I've seen of them anyway. I don't think they are the right pick for my audience. We typically want to [print things with the smallest or easiest barrier, Prusa's seem more geared towards Printer enthusiasts.. happty to be proven wrong, if I ever get one

@nickholl 5 месяцев назад

cant wait to recieve mine and start my printing journey with my son :-)

@FauxHammer 5 месяцев назад

I hope you love it like I have

@321Cedar Месяц назад

I got into 3d printing because having prototypes of my designs made was costing a fortune. I learned quite a lot with a cheap printer from Lidl (or was it Aldi?), and really enjoyed it. Then along came covid and my wife's illness and I passed my printer to my son. Now, to the point. I've forgotten a hell of a lot, but, this printer and your video had inspred me to get back into printing my own design. How about explaing a relevant slicer in detail. Really enjoyed your video.

@Mixxie67 2 месяца назад

My main internest is printing minis so the build area isn’t an issue for me. I may discover at some point I want to print bigger things but I’ll cross that bridge when I come to it. I’m wavering between FDM and resin but after a few videos I’ve seen today I’m back to strongly considering FDM. ETA: Those kits have me sold. I’m a sucker for that stuff.

@stanstocker8858 5 месяцев назад

Although I have six printers, my RatRig VMinion tends to be my default go to for high quality fine detail prints. It also has a 180 mm^3 build volume, linear rails, but cost about $600 USD for a box pf parts and two days of build time. I think the A1 is a great printer in a great size. Five of my printers are out in one of the shop buildings, my VMinion is in the office in the house. It's surprising how many things can be done on a smaller printer, my FAB365 Saturn V was printed completely on a printer of this size. I'm tempted to get an A1 as it is far less expensive than most of the "printers for ants" kits like the Voron 0.2 while delivering a lot of usability features. Being able to hop from a 0.2 to a 0.4 nozzle quickly alone is great.

@FauxHammer 5 месяцев назад

FAB365 Saturn V on something this size is a feat on it's own.

@stanstocker8858 5 месяцев назад

The credit goes to the designer of the model, the tallest component is < 180 mm tall. Better part of a weeks worth of printing even on a fast machine, but a very nicely done model. The only painting needed is for the raised lettering and the flag. I did some painting of the engines and support structures based on photos, just a bit of color, a bit of wash, but nothing complicated. Cheers, thanks for the great videos!@@FauxHammer

@Smith6nl 5 месяцев назад

I am 100% looking at these for expanding my print farm. I keep looking at all of the wasted build volume when I run my files for production.

@FauxHammer 5 месяцев назад

i do the same, at least it;s not like resin where you are killing the life of the whole screen when not filling that area.

@paulmaher1705 21 день назад

How to mount a single spool of tpu, I am assuming it would be best from over the top of the feeder?

@davidewing9088 5 месяцев назад

what is the time delay between switching filaments when you print with multi-colour or multimaterials?

@PaulB-justme 5 месяцев назад

I think actually that the AMS is correctly targeted at the same audience as the A1! They are after newbies who want to start 3D printing, but mainly newbies who have kids, and Bambu are after the kids saying "DAD! Can you please get one of those new 3D printers that can print multicolour toys? PLEASE!!" And dad, who has been thinking about getting a 3D printer for his hobby, now has another reason to convince his partner that he should get one... 😂

@FauxHammer 5 месяцев назад

Oh yeah, I agree that it;s targeted at the same audience, but when a noob sees that price. I think you'll get more people turned off than, if they showed it by default without the AMS at $300.

@friendlyattack1181 5 месяцев назад

can you use it without the ams? im not bothererd about the multi colour more the speed

@raphaelvrahimis964 4 месяца назад

Amazing video thanks you for the information. Can I ask a question? Bamboo a1 mini or ankermaker 5c for a completely beginner?

@FauxHammer 4 месяца назад

A1 mini, easily

@The_Engineering_Fox Месяц назад

True and honest review. 10/10 stars.

@alexgibson7960 2 месяца назад

I started with the anycubic vyper and man 😮‍💨, ive probably done more fixing the thing than actually printing. I have a x1 carbon combo arriving in a few days and cant wait. I originally had an elegoo neptune 4 plus but had to send it back after being unable to get it leveled correctly. I tried a million different methods of bed leveling, but none worked, and then the screen got stuck in a bootloop.

@jdizzforyou Месяц назад

Watching this 1 last time before I pull the trigger on it this afternoon, with your link 😁 Wait for maybe in May or the Mini next week, next week sounds better tbh.

@FauxHammer Месяц назад

The A1 should be back out soon if that is tempting you?

@jdizzforyou Месяц назад

@@FauxHammer it is of interest, but I don't trust their expected A1 shipments. I may get one too or just skip to a big boy. My mini combo is ordered, no regrets.

@FauxHammer Месяц назад

@@jdizzforyou well, “no regrets” is what I’m in full support of and try to encourage most

@majkus 10 дней назад

I am a 100% newbie, and am looking at the A1 Mini. I cannot tell what else has to be purchased with it to start printing. Does it come with filament material (and some kind of feed) out of the box, or is the AMS Lite combo actually obligatory?

@richardholley2508 Месяц назад

This is exactly what I've been looking for. I want to make things that a useful, not spend all my time setting up the machine. Thanks for a very informative video, I'll probably buy one of these as my first printer.

@amperesi9576 5 месяцев назад

Also thanks for talking about the AMS because ao many reviews are treating it as a background item

@FauxHammer 5 месяцев назад

yeah it really needs covering properly.

@gus452000 Месяц назад

Question for you, Have you printed off a 100mm X Y Z test print and measured it?

@earlowens998 5 месяцев назад

I've printed 5 spool cores for the several too large hubs on spools with over size cores.

@cannedwolf 5 месяцев назад

I tried to get into 3d printing 7ish years ago. When the printer worked, it was great but, I spent more time working on my printer than printing and that wasnt fun for me so I stopped but, it has always been somethign I have kept an eye on. What Bambu has done is essentially made a 3d printing appliance like a microwwave or an air fryer. It just works out of the box and does so well enough that you are encouraged to learn more and do more with this new tool you have. Sure, I'd love a larger build area but, I'm just fine with this size. You summed it up perfectly in your video. Well done.

@Intanational 5 месяцев назад

For as awesome as this printer looks, I'm *really* on the fence here, I'm decently adept with computers and such and am willing to look through documentation and such. Not sure i you'll see this but if you do your feedback is appreciated.

@wettuga2762 Месяц назад

I've been postponing the purchase of a 3D printer because I could never set my mind on one. They were either expensive, or maintenance heavy, or bad print quality, or complicated to setup/calibrate/clean, etc. This plug n' play 3D printer is exactly what I need to get into 3D printing, and I don't see myself needing anything even remotely close to 18x18x18cm. It will take a few months for me to be able to purchase it, in the meanwhile I'll have fun learning how to use FreeCAD, so when I buy it, I'll have the included toys to print, plus some of my custom prints too.

@TS_Mind_Swept 2 месяца назад

Different volume is definitely the biggest hit to this printer, glad they made the larger A1 version, even despite the recall (which I hope they do get worked out soon.. been a while since we've heard anything about that 🤔)