Bambu A1 Review - An Honest Review of this $399 3D Printer

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  • Опубліковано 21 лис 2024

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  • @tojuv
    @tojuv 16 днів тому +1

    This was one of the best from A1 reviews. All the main functions where introduced well enough.

  • @dupre7416
    @dupre7416 7 днів тому +1

    Thanks for the no-nonsense review. I'm having a hard time finding anyone that doesn't recommend the A1 for a first time 3D printer. I've been watching from the sidelines since the early 2000s when things were pretty bad compared to now. I'm an engineer but I don't really want to fiddle with the printer too much unless I want to. Someone said that Bambu Labs is like the Apple of 3D printing. That resonated with me. Normally Apple is pretty good but the last few years have been dicey.

    • @directedt3ch
      @directedt3ch  7 днів тому +2

      I am the same way. I used to enjoy tinkering and didn't mind spending hours to get something to work. When I decided to buy a 3D printer, I asked around and eventually bought a Prusa. They make great printers, but they still require work to get them dialed in. The Bambu printers take care of all of the dialing in for you. Quick unboxing, a few setup procedures and then the printer takes care of the rest. You can still make mistakes (like I did in the video), but they really do make it easy to get great prints without having to be an expert or have years of 3D printing under your belt.

  • @cameroni178
    @cameroni178 10 місяців тому +7

    Great video. A lot more thoughtful than some others. You cover some details nobody else seems to.

    • @directedt3ch
      @directedt3ch  10 місяців тому

      Thank you so much for leaving this feedback!

  • @yomellamoben
    @yomellamoben 5 місяців тому +6

    Your review of A1 is THE BEST that I have found in UA-cam. I have been worried about the noise of the printer but now I’m going to buy one 😍😍 . GOOD JOB! THANKS!

    • @directedt3ch
      @directedt3ch  5 місяців тому +3

      Thank you so much! I really appreciate that :)

  • @glensmith-or1bp
    @glensmith-or1bp 10 місяців тому +2

    I have both A1 and A1 Mini both with the AMS lite. I have run out of my generic filament and the system stopped and notified me I run out of filament. I simply unloaded the empty spool and loaded another spool. Fed it through till it stopped in the exact same spool number and then simply pressed retry and it kept on going like it never stopped. In fact I ran out of the 2nd replacment spool cause I was using up a few spools but the same color. I worked great thought I should share

    • @directedt3ch
      @directedt3ch  10 місяців тому

      Thank you for letting us all know! I think I may have recently read that if the A1 detects that there is no longer filament in the AMS when it finishes a color, it will purge that remaining filament since it can't retract it. Smart machines!

  • @TheScreamingFrog916
    @TheScreamingFrog916 9 місяців тому +1

    Good in depth review, with good detail, without going to slow.
    This is the printer I’m interested in, but they are not available at the moment do to a recall.
    Might get its little brother instead, as I don’t think I will be printing larger items, and it has a good reputation.
    Huge upgrade from my old Getech printer.

    • @directedt3ch
      @directedt3ch  9 місяців тому +1

      I think you'd be happy with the mini too! Only real difference is the build volume and it you don't need that big of a space (which I rarely if ever do), it'll be just fine!

    • @TheScreamingFrog916
      @TheScreamingFrog916 9 місяців тому

      @@directedt3ch Thanks much. It makes sense too, as I already have a 12"x12" printer, that I can fix up, if I need the size. Smaller probably = lower energy cost too, as you are not throwing around as much mass, and heating as big a surface, with the smaller A1 mini.
      Big volume prints, eat up filament faster as well.
      And there is always the option to glue things together to get larger size.d
      Have a great day ☮

  • @C3qrT
    @C3qrT 3 місяці тому +1

    I really appreciate that you covered the noise levels of the printer. I think a lot of people like me are at first off put by the A1 when they first get it because they aren't used to how loud the cooling fans are on a high speed printer compared to say your regular bed slinger of yesteryear.

    • @directedt3ch
      @directedt3ch  3 місяці тому +1

      Glad you found that information useful! Thank you for the comments.

  • @crooker2
    @crooker2 Місяць тому

    I frickin love this printer. I come from the ender world having purchased the 3v2 and 3v3... But I have bought my last beginner printer with the A1, and am now a Bambu loyalist. Anything else from here will be moving up in the bambu ecosystem. I love it... The printer, the slicer, and the filaments. Bambu FTW!

  • @arthursulenski799
    @arthursulenski799 28 днів тому +1

    That is a very good video. I have just ordered a printer and hope to have it sent to me by the end of next week. I live in Costa Rica which makes things somewhat pricey. I am retired and 83YO but things come to me fairly easily. We’ll see about that. Thanks again for the video.

    • @directedt3ch
      @directedt3ch  28 днів тому

      You've made a great choice and you'll find this a wonderful printer to use!

  • @rucdoc
    @rucdoc 10 місяців тому +3

    I have used the AMS in filament fail-over mode used up 10+ mostly empty spools, and have never had an issue with it

    • @directedt3ch
      @directedt3ch  10 місяців тому +1

      Thank you for sharing that! The first time I thought about using a near empty spool it was for a color that wouldn't have been used much, so I thought that I might run into problems if it couldn't retract. It's good to know that this shouldn't be an issue. I believe I mentioned a motor in the spool hub, but now I believe it is actually a spring that gets wound to provide back force and it's only the filament drive motor that reverses the filament direction.

    • @SangheiliSpecOp
      @SangheiliSpecOp 10 місяців тому +1

      @@directedt3ch From what I've researched, thats how it works yeah

  • @Davide-il3ou
    @Davide-il3ou 10 місяців тому +14

    I just got mine 3 days ago, and it’s amazing. Really, in this price range if you print mainly pla petg and tpu there is no reason to buy any other printer.

    • @directedt3ch
      @directedt3ch  10 місяців тому +4

      I whole heartedly agree!

    • @cookcraftedworkshop8801
      @cookcraftedworkshop8801 10 місяців тому +1

      What desk did you put it on

    • @directedt3ch
      @directedt3ch  10 місяців тому +1

      ​@cookcraftedworkshop8801 In this video, the printer is on a 6 foot folding plastic table. It is normally on a smaller 4 foot plastic folding table. It shakes the table a decent amount, but it doesn't impact the print quality.

    • @Techno4more
      @Techno4more 8 місяців тому

      It's $400. It's overpriced

    • @Thekidisalright
      @Thekidisalright 7 місяців тому +4

      @@Techno4morefind me another 400 printer have such functions and print quality, please don’t make me laugh by saying ender 3 mini lol

  • @cookcraftedworkshop8801
    @cookcraftedworkshop8801 10 місяців тому +1

    Thanks! I am cleaning a spot for mine. Arrived Friday. I hope to inbox tomorrow. Need a more study surface. My old ender 3 rocks this table already.

    • @directedt3ch
      @directedt3ch  10 місяців тому

      I think you'll love it! Enjoy the new machine!

  • @KannaKamui
    @KannaKamui 10 місяців тому +1

    As long as you mod your dryer box to use the fancy sping-loaded spool holders from the AMS lite, you can feed the filament into the AMS from it perfectly fine, so the inability to dry filaments on the AMS is only a pseudo problem. It is solvable, just more effort.

    • @KannaKamui
      @KannaKamui 10 місяців тому +1

      I'd also like to add I've near exclusive used bambu handy and it's worked perfectly non stop. Perhaps you mistakingly chose A1 mini or it defaulted to it and you didn't notice or something. It slices on their servers according to the printer model and filament(s) you select.
      TPU also prints fine, just not on AMS lite unless you want to do a fair bit of overinvolved modding. Someone did achieve multi-colour TPU printing on the AMS with a lot of mods, however.

    • @directedt3ch
      @directedt3ch  10 місяців тому

      I totally agree. It's not quite as easy as just adding a filament dryer like I can with my other printers, but it's not super hard to address.

    • @directedt3ch
      @directedt3ch  10 місяців тому +1

      @@KannaKamui I definitely can't rule out user error on my part! I've notice that quite often when I open a model from makerworld into the bambu slicer it's loaded a profile for the X1C. If I'm not paying attention that'll cause problems. I'm just more accustomed to only dealing with loading .stl files and then setting all the printer/filament/profile settings on my own. Thanks for the insights!

  • @FirstPersonProductionsLLC
    @FirstPersonProductionsLLC 4 місяці тому +3

    Ordered the A1 with the AMS. My old slinger I gave to my God son. He is printing off FNAF models like crazy. He is loving it and learning the good and bad of printing. But he is having fun

    • @directedt3ch
      @directedt3ch  4 місяці тому

      That's fantastic! I think you'll really enjoy it. I love my A1/AMS Lite combo!!

    • @andreamitchell4758
      @andreamitchell4758 24 дні тому

      FNAF?
      Also which printer was it?

  • @uncannyrecovery3980
    @uncannyrecovery3980 10 місяців тому +4

    Coming from an anycubic vyper, which I love, this printer is absolutely amazing

    • @directedt3ch
      @directedt3ch  10 місяців тому +1

      There is a lot to love about this bargain! Glad you are happy with it as well.

  • @christopherorman5769
    @christopherorman5769 3 дні тому +1

    Hey look, it has the same linear rail system on the x-axis that I added to my Creality Ender 3 v 2 for $8! And it has the exact same dual z-axis (wrapped in ejection molding) as my Ender 3 v 2 that I added as an upgrade -- except with it, I can have those motors and such closed off and epoxied. Also, when things are covered with injection molded plastic, I have to think there are some plastic parts in there. Reminds me of a microwave -- and the fact folks refer to it glowingly as an "appliance" and not a "machine" I guess makes sense. And, no, I am not a fan of any specific brand. I love people getting into 3d printing and if this is the entry, then awesome. But this printer sells for $399 because they cut a few corners to get there.

    • @directedt3ch
      @directedt3ch  3 дні тому

      @@christopherorman5769 I appreciate your thoughts.

  • @movemountainstomanila
    @movemountainstomanila 4 місяці тому +1

    Purchased today. My Ender 3v2 was becoming an annoyance. Hope it will be worth the shop and ship from the UK to the UAE. GREAT VIDEO

    • @directedt3ch
      @directedt3ch  4 місяці тому

      Thank you! I think you'll be happy with it!

  • @chrislarosa3327
    @chrislarosa3327 10 місяців тому +1

    First, let me say thank you for your review. I’ve been looking at buying this printer for a few days now may be a week I intend on buying one as soon as possible. My main purpose is to do color lithophane, and of course other 3-D printing projects, but mainly for the lithophane and I had already considered a toteto keep my filament dry that was certainly one of my concerns so again thank you for this video. Keep up the good work.

    • @directedt3ch
      @directedt3ch  10 місяців тому

      Glad you found the video helpful! I saw that Bambu just released a CMYK filament set for lithophanes! You could definitely put the whole AMS in a tote and just run the connection cord and PTFE tubes out of it.

  • @DrummClem
    @DrummClem 5 місяців тому +2

    I want to try printing and with the anniversary sale up right now (june 2024), I really am considering buying one of these...

    • @directedt3ch
      @directedt3ch  5 місяців тому +1

      I think you'll be happy with the A1!

  • @vrich3733
    @vrich3733 10 місяців тому +6

    Great vid! Thanks. Big step up from my old Enders lol wow

    • @directedt3ch
      @directedt3ch  10 місяців тому

      Thank you so much for commenting. It is a pretty great printer!

  • @JoCrt
    @JoCrt 10 місяців тому +1

    Helpful review including things others missed out, thanks.

  • @fraudbuster1456
    @fraudbuster1456 3 місяці тому +1

    A note about filament print speeds … if you have a well tuned printer like the A1, you can exceed these print speeds without any artifacts. For example, I usually use a PLA+ that is rated at 40-80 mm/sec and have printed successfully at 200 mm/sec with the A1. Use tests to determine what speed you can print your non-Bambu Lab filaments. One other issue I have is that filament print speeds are measured in mm/sec. What nozzle size is this for? Melting equal lengths of filament in a smaller nozzle should push out at a higher speed and a larger nozzle used at the same print speed will require faster heating. There should be 2 filament flow statistics instead. One for the printing speed limitation due to viscosity expressed as mm/sec max speed and a second one measured in mm^3/sec that indicates the melt rate range. When using non-proprietary filament, take some time to do fine tuning on overhang settings. The A1 seems to set the fan speed too low and overhanging deposits tend to warp upwards and threaten to dislodge the model when the extruder hits them.

    • @directedt3ch
      @directedt3ch  3 місяці тому

      @@fraudbuster1456 Thanks for this great information!

  • @reinaldocamacho1733
    @reinaldocamacho1733 6 місяців тому +2

    Great Video and great information. Looking forward to keep watching your content.

  • @paulsilva5218
    @paulsilva5218 10 місяців тому +1

    TPU btw is not issues with a bedslinger unlike the other materials you mentioned. Or need higher temps or enclosure, etc. Otherwise, all other parts of review and information seem informative and good =).

    • @directedt3ch
      @directedt3ch  10 місяців тому

      Thank you for the correction! I appreciate it.

  • @d3adlyz3bra
    @d3adlyz3bra 5 місяців тому +1

    My A1 seems to do a much shorter test patch for flow rate.

    • @directedt3ch
      @directedt3ch  5 місяців тому

      I just looked at my last print, and I had the flow rate calibration box checked and the test line was only like 2 inches long...

  • @jmp7624
    @jmp7624 10 місяців тому +1

    Great video and always very informative! Maybe if other reviews were this in depth with pros and cons, I would have bought printers that came with a bunch of problems! I'm really looking forward to sending this QIDI X-Plus 3 back and getting a P1S with AMS since the QIDI is giving me horrible results no matter what I do. I also like that you bought the printer yourself so we all know we are getting a completely honest video about what customers would expect when purchasing for themselves. I feel like most UA-camrs who are sent free printers are getting cherry picked printers that have a better QC than what the customers will actually receive. Plus I think most people will have some sort of biased opinion when a company gives you a free product to review. Anyway, Bambu is definitely changing the 3D printing scene allowing customers to get consistent quality results that is easy to setup and use and aren't much more than other Chinese branded machines. The added price over a new Ender, Anycubic, or Elegoo is completely worth it when you account for the ease of use, larger bed, linear rails, camera, accelerometer, and consistent quality!

    • @directedt3ch
      @directedt3ch  10 місяців тому +1

      Thank you so much Joseph! I really appreciate all your feedback and totally agree!

    • @jmp7624
      @jmp7624 10 місяців тому +1

      @@directedt3ch I can't wait to see more videos of what you print. Even timelapses in YT shorts and TikTok!

    • @directedt3ch
      @directedt3ch  10 місяців тому

      Great advice!!@@jmp7624

  • @NWGR
    @NWGR 9 місяців тому +1

    Thanks for the review. As soon as the recall is taken care of, I'm grabbing one of these. I'm fed up with my old ender 3 pro. I just want a printer that prints well without constant babysitting. And thanks for the purge bin model!
    edit: What color/brand did you print the bin out of? That's an amazing green.

    • @directedt3ch
      @directedt3ch  9 місяців тому

      I think you'll be very happy with the A1! Hope they come back really soon. The green is a silk PLA in "Emerald Green" that I bought from Amazon years ago. I'm not sure what brand it is.

    • @NWGR
      @NWGR 9 місяців тому +1

      @@directedt3ch So far, it looks like they'll be back around May, so I have a bit longer to put up with my ender 3 until then lol
      Thanks on the color info too, it should be easy enough to find one similar.

  • @Thadopeera
    @Thadopeera 8 місяців тому +1

    Recall .. I wouldn’t dare

    • @directedt3ch
      @directedt3ch  8 місяців тому

      Don't worry, you can't. It'll be back :)

  • @Tome4kkkk
    @Tome4kkkk 6 місяців тому +2

    My old printer can start a print within 2-3 minutes of powering it up! Can those leveling etc. checks be skipped?

    • @directedt3ch
      @directedt3ch  6 місяців тому +1

      I don't believe so, but it's worth the wait!

  • @delxinogaming6046
    @delxinogaming6046 10 місяців тому +1

    Very thorough, thanks

  • @tomhensley
    @tomhensley 6 місяців тому +1

    ill order the ams lite in few weeks have to save up for it

    • @directedt3ch
      @directedt3ch  6 місяців тому

      The AMS Lite was my first entry into multi color printing and I love it!

    • @tomhensley
      @tomhensley 6 місяців тому

      @@directedt3ch I tried the mosaic pallet 2 it was ok hard to get timing right got the a1 mini combo love it so I ordered the a1

  • @monj8021
    @monj8021 5 місяців тому +1

    been trying to decide between this and the P1s for weeks now. with the sale kind of forced to make that choice sooner than later. having used both is there any specific reason you would recommend one or the other? i dont necessarily know if ill do the abs materials and need the enclosure but the enclosed ams and peace of mind of an enclosed printer sounds nice. but $400 more expensive. anything helps, thank you for another great video !

    • @directedt3ch
      @directedt3ch  5 місяців тому +1

      I do have to say that I find myself using the P1S more due to the enclosed AMS and the ability to hold hesitant inside. However, if you want ease of access to everything and plan on doing nozzle swaps, the A1 is way easier to deal with.

    • @monj8021
      @monj8021 5 місяців тому +1

      @@directedt3ch this will be in my bedroom and temps in here can get warm being on top floor so thats why i lean enclosure. i want to be able to print with as little worry possible. coming from an ender 3 v2, i just want to print good parts lol. thank you for your response i greatly appreciate it!

  • @hikotee
    @hikotee 5 місяців тому +1

    Great video, very well detailed and I got all I wanted to know. I'm Subscribed and about to buy one!

    • @directedt3ch
      @directedt3ch  5 місяців тому

      Fantastic! Glad to hear it!! Take advantage of the sale!

  • @tumadsvids
    @tumadsvids 5 місяців тому +1

    So it takes 10 minutes of prep before every print? I can't live with that and was about to buy one.

    • @directedt3ch
      @directedt3ch  5 місяців тому +1

      It's more like 5 to 6 minutes. All printers take time to heat up the bed and nozzle and then go through some calibration steps. It's time well spent.

    • @tumadsvids
      @tumadsvids 5 місяців тому +1

      @@directedt3ch but sometimes a print fails or you realize its the wrong file, then you want to start over without having to recalibrate every time?

    • @directedt3ch
      @directedt3ch  5 місяців тому +1

      @@tumadsvids That can happen. In that situation it would take less time since things were already warm. It will still make sure the nozzle is clean and the z offset calibration takes less than a minute.

  • @RobertGlazier
    @RobertGlazier 10 місяців тому +2

    New subscriber. Detailed review, nice. I have one, and its doing well so far. Thanks.

    • @directedt3ch
      @directedt3ch  10 місяців тому

      Thanks for joining! Appreciate your review of my review!

  • @benomanyeggs3037
    @benomanyeggs3037 2 місяці тому +2

    very nice review

  • @ememeable
    @ememeable 4 місяці тому +1

    Thank you

  • @IgWannA2
    @IgWannA2 4 місяці тому +1

    A1 is currently £289 while MK4 is £1,055 assembled. Ouch! Huge price difference considering they offer very similar specs and results.

    • @directedt3ch
      @directedt3ch  4 місяці тому

      @@IgWannA2 Absolutely! It's really not even worth upgrading my MK3S. Even the Prusa mini is way more expensive than the Bambu bedslingers.

  • @tomhensley
    @tomhensley 6 місяців тому +1

    i have a1 mini awsome machine have a1 be here tomorrow

    • @directedt3ch
      @directedt3ch  6 місяців тому

      Congrats! You'll love that machine as well!

  • @DavidePassarello
    @DavidePassarello 10 місяців тому +1

    What’s your experience with 3D printing in your bedroom? I’m mostly concerned about odours and health risks!

    • @directedt3ch
      @directedt3ch  10 місяців тому +1

      No issues at all for me. I have only printed PLA and PETG which don't produce any odors.

  • @cris5341
    @cris5341 3 місяці тому +1

    Hello. Can i use abs filament in a1?

    • @directedt3ch
      @directedt3ch  3 місяці тому

      It's not recommended. An enclosure is ideal to prevent warping with ASA.

    • @cris5341
      @cris5341 3 місяці тому +1

      @@directedt3ch i want to make auto parte for exterior..to resist heat..what kind of filament is alowed, for a1 printer? Thank you

    • @directedt3ch
      @directedt3ch  3 місяці тому

      @@cris5341 The recommened filaments for the A1 are: PLA, PETG, TPU, PVA: I have only printed PLA and PETG. PETG might work for you but ASA is the most often recommended for outdoor use.

    • @cris5341
      @cris5341 3 місяці тому

      @@directedt3ch tkx.

  • @ProfessionalAmateur22
    @ProfessionalAmateur22 5 місяців тому +1

    How can something be a con if you couldn’t test that runout feature?
    And not sure if you have used the app since then but there are presets for Bambu printers that other ppl put on a model so if you are not on the right preset then yeah that’s what the problem was.

    • @directedt3ch
      @directedt3ch  5 місяців тому

      That's probably what happened.

  • @StylishJedi
    @StylishJedi 9 місяців тому +1

    I read that you can print 256x256x256 when the AMS system is NOT used. 180x180x180 is tiny. Even smaller than my Neptune 4 Pro that I'm sending back due to issues and print volume. Have you tried the bigger build volume yet?

    • @directedt3ch
      @directedt3ch  9 місяців тому

      I haven't tried a full volume print yet. Someone else comment though that the hacks are only needed on the X1 and P1.

  • @SangheiliSpecOp
    @SangheiliSpecOp 10 місяців тому +1

    I hope you like the printer because its coming tomorrow with the ams lol!

    • @directedt3ch
      @directedt3ch  10 місяців тому +1

      Awesome! I think you really like it!

    • @SangheiliSpecOp
      @SangheiliSpecOp 10 місяців тому

      @@directedt3ch I just printed a 3 color benchy and my goodness, this thing bridges the gap between typically bed slinger and corexy, that was a fast one. Its very well made! I am a newbie, I only had the Ankermake M5C before this for a week but I returned it after I did my research and saw how much more advanced Bambu Lab printers were

  • @Motorbike_18
    @Motorbike_18 5 місяців тому

    Takes a lot longer to start a print than my elegoo neptune 4 pro though...

  • @efraincortes6012
    @efraincortes6012 2 місяці тому +1

    wy the part move from the place making part

    • @directedt3ch
      @directedt3ch  2 місяці тому

      I'm guessing you are talking about the A1. That is a bedslinger design.

  • @AnotherCG
    @AnotherCG 10 місяців тому

    Defeats the whole concept of rapid prototyping because that's what I would use it for rapid prototyping

    • @directedt3ch
      @directedt3ch  10 місяців тому +1

      I don't follow. What defeats the concept of rapid prototyping?

  • @TheRedPelon
    @TheRedPelon 9 днів тому +1

    Dude… clean that print bed before starting a new print. Like for real are you new to this game?

    • @directedt3ch
      @directedt3ch  9 днів тому

      Haha! It was pretty bad there for a bit. The beds do get a regular scrub down with Dawn and hot water.

  • @rolfsteinmann4140
    @rolfsteinmann4140 10 місяців тому +1

    Hi top video thanks , the ams light not perfect mi printer for update , the printer printer its very nice for 1 spool , i hav problemms for ams sensor . ,i love yur video abd lukking warning vor ams light ,det its may problem 😢 , lg ps abbo kliking thanks😊

    • @directedt3ch
      @directedt3ch  10 місяців тому

      Hope you get your AMS sensor issue sorted out :)

    • @rolfsteinmann4140
      @rolfsteinmann4140 10 місяців тому +1

      @@directedt3ch thanks for messige.