New A1 mini owner. I want to see the best results for wargame style miniatures you have accomplished to see what is really possible with this machine. I want to be realistic about the capacity of this machine. Thanks y’all
Minha a1 mini nao inicia, ela calibra o filamento e , vai corta e diz que o filamento esta embolado , sendo que nao esta , ja troquei a placa toolhead board , sensor de final de filamento e continua o mesmo erro
Anyone ever have their A1 mini not wake up from sleep mode? I can tap the screen repeatedly and get nothing. It’s still connected and I can still print with it being in sleep mode. Just have to turn of off then back on before the screen works again. Firmware is up to date but yall thinking it’s an issue? Or Micro SD card needing formatted? Any help is greatly appreciated.
I have now had to make this post 4 times because it keeps getting denied. I have an A1 mini that I can not get to print consistently and every time I feed filament through it clicks loudly and shifts the entire hotend. I have swap the hot end twice in the past week, tightened the 7 screws, pushed the clog rod through the extruder, cleaned anything that looked out of place and still nothing. When it clicks the entire hotend rocks back and forth and will let out some filament.
https://www.reddit.com/r/BambuLabA1mini/s/zTtVBfjOjm
I am using Elegoo Petg-Cf
i dont know how it happend but all the filament got ouside and now is all out, and trying to clean it i broke a silicon part, bc there was material on it and i just tried to clean and they came off, now what should i do? should i do a deep clean ( and how) or shuold i not give a f and keep printing?
I tried to print this model (chess set) but I don't know what I'm doing wrong for the base. I don't have AMS so I printed the tiles first, and then when printing the bottom, it pauses after 20 layers so you can lay down the tiles, and it says to make sure they are locked in, but there wasn't any grooves or indents. I didn't really even know where to put them, looking at it wasn't obvious. The squares alternated and one was filled in and the next looked like a criss cross mesh pattern, so I put the tiles there. The slid all over the place, but when I thought they were aligned I continued the print. They immediately got pushed all over by the nozzle so I stopped the print. Am I doing something wrong? Didn't see any comments having this issue.
Hi all , see video attached, has anyone experienced this noise and have a solution? I’m trying to pin point it, jt sounds like it’s coming from the extruder, the mini is only two weeks old
Any direction or help would be greatly appreciated
Hi everyone!
I am a complete beginner to 3D printing and don't even know the basics yet, but I’m really excited to dive in. After some initial research, the Bambu Lab A1 Combo and Bambu Lab A1 Mini Combo were recommended to me.
I’ve watched several video reviews, and they both look great, but since all the technical jargon is a bit overwhelming, I’d love to get some insight from people with real hands-on experience.
What I'm looking for & my goals:
Usage: I want to start purely for learning and personal projects, but down the line, I’d love to potentially produce small batches to sell online. I don't need industrial-scale output, just a dependable "workhorse" that can handle consistent printing.
Materials: I plan to experiment mostly with PLA, TPU (flexible material), and probably PETG.
AMS System: I keep seeing the "Combo" packages recommended because of the AMS, which automates multi-color/multi-spool changes so you don't have to switch spools manually. Is it truly a game-changer for someone starting out?
App/Ecosystem: I really like that Bambu has a dedicated mobile app for monitoring and convenience.
My questions for the community:
A1 vs A1 Mini: Beyond the build volume size, what are the practical differences between them? Is the larger build plate of the A1 worth the price difference if I’m thinking ahead toward small-scale selling?
AMS: Is it 100% worth buying the Combo bundle right off the bat?
Alternatives: Is there any other printer in a similar price range with comparable features, ease of use, and reliability that you’d recommend instead?
Software for practice: Before I pull the trigger on buying a printer, what free 3D modeling software, slicers, or websites would you recommend for a total beginner to practice designing and get a feel for the workflow?
Any advice or recommendations would be hugely appreciated! Thanks in advance!
Check it out on maker’s world :)
[Gear Generator](https://makerworld.com/models/3143184?appSharePlatform=copy)
Please let me know if you have any ideas for improvement :)
Hi all!
I’m having this problem with printing chamfers that are on the face contacting the bed. for some reason, at the top of the chamfer the print bulges out. I know it’s not that the angle is just too steep since it’s less than 45. Any advice on what might be going on an how to fix it?
Thanks!
The Hoth snow beast, arms out and jaws wide. White finish captures the creature look perfectly as-is and only the eyes, snout, teeth and claw tips got any paint. One of the most underrated creatures in the saga. Don't turn your back on the cave.
Hello. I'm planning to get a .2mm nozzle for my mini to print a few items with small text. However, I'm concerned about the clogging. I read in one sub that .2mm is highly prone to clogging. Is that true?
Has anyone experienced the same?
Can I get just the noddle or I must buy both hotend & a nozzle?
I'm looking for objective feedback from experienced A1 Mini owners and FDM users.
My A1 Mini is less than one month old.
Over the past week I have invested more than 70 hours into troubleshooting and completed more than 50 test prints.
Issues include:
- repeated support failures
- poor underside quality
- overhang degradation
- inconsistent behavior
- quality variations across the build plate
- several additional mechanical concerns
So far I have tested:
- 0.2 and 0.4 nozzles
- Bambu PLA Basic and Matte
- multiple support strategies
- multiple slicer profiles
- temperature towers
- flow calibration
- flow dynamics calibration
- manual bed tramming
- factory reset
- full recalibration
I also compared identical projects on:
- another Bambu A1
- Ender 3
- Prusa Mini+
- Neptune 4
The comparison printers completed prints that consistently fail on my machine.
I have created a complete case summary including previous discussions and troubleshooting history:
https://forum.bambulab.com/t/a1-mini-70h-troubleshooting-still-no-root-cause-identified/257897
At this point I am no longer interested in assigning blame. I am simply trying to determine whether continued troubleshooting makes sense or whether a warranty replacement would be considered reasonable.
Fine lattice across the whole body, so the small size still eats most of an afternoon. Comes off the plate looking like it was pressed rather than printed. Rendered in Keyshot Studio.
this has happened with my last 4 prints. even sliced myself cleaning the bed so i’m pissed to say the least. again, i’m fairly new to 3d printing so idk what other info is required to solve this problem. could someone please be patient with me and walk me through the issue so I don’t have to deal with this again? thank you :)
EDIT: thanks everyone! just cleaned with warm water and dish soap waiting for it to air dry. I also wanted to do a Flow Dynamics Calibration but it’s saying my filament is incompatible and won’t let me select anything? I’ll post a picture in the comments if I can
Guys can you please suggest me some website to buy quality pla filaments at affordable prices [ located in trivandrum , kerala ]
Been looking for a 3D printer and from the reviews etc decided on this one and Target has them. New item. With their credit card and Circle discount, $50 rebate and additional 5% off, I say that's a pretty damn good deal. Just picked it up today. 👍