3D printing just got easier- Bambu Lab A1

[@ValorArc_Designs]

I went from a WUXN WXR to two Bambu A1s and couldn’t be happier. The ease of use and technology Bambu has in it’s printers is a no brainer.

[@TheClackShack]

I agree, they have made printing easier for me

[@JackCreswell]

I have the creality K1 and have loved it coming from an ender. After watching your videos on laser engravers I ended up getting a WeCreat 20w last November and have used my printer to make jigs and fixtures for a couple different lasers that I sell parts and files for. I have really enjoyed designing custom jigs for people. If you ever need any help with 3d design I would love to help you, just let me know and I can get you my contact information. Good video clack! I enjoy seeing other enjoy the same interest as I do!

[@TheClackShack]

I can hold my own in Fusion but thanks..

[@angrygaragemechanic]

I've had fun with the Bambulab P1S. Trying to decide what laser, Thunderbolt, Roly.

[@TheClackShack]

There are decisions …lol

[@donaldlynch6559]

I have the p1s. Messing around with the F1, I laser some black pla, pla+,petg, and asa. The settings I used on the F1 is IR, power 90 to 100 %, speed 1000 and 300

[@TheClackShack]

Yea, I need to print some laser blanks too….

[@suesshirtshopandmore6754]

Very good video. I bought a Ender 3 -V3. For our shop. We use it for the same things you do. I just got done printing legs for our laser engraver. I can't tell you how much time and money it has saved us. Please keep the great videos coming! Thank you!

[@TheClackShack]

Very cool! I plan too..

[@bsimmons00]

You'll want to keep it in the house. Biggest reason is humidity. PLA isn't as bad as other filaments but they can all absorb moisture. Even with it in the house, you might look into ways to store filament and dry it out when you need to.

[@TheClackShack]

I am looking into a dryer cabinet also.

[@bsimmons00]

@@TheClackShack Sunlu S4 is pretty nice and what I use. Plenty of DIY options as well using a dehumidifier.

[@RBallarddesigns]

Good job on the video. I am enjoying all my Bambu products. Keep knocking it out of the park.

[@TheClackShack]

Glad you like them!

[@jmlock74]

I bought an A1 Mini after hearing Steve talk about it on one of your Sunday Lives. After 3 days, i bought a 2nd with the AMS. I'm still amazed how easy it is the print a file and the variety of files freely available to download and print. My most useful prints so far have been the camlock shop vac adapter's i found on Printables. Those along with the 3d printed manifold have easily paid for one printer if i had to buy the parts. i'm still struggling on how to design my own parts in Fusion 360, but having fun learning. Thanks for the videos.

[@TheClackShack]

The designing process is a steep learning curve but it’s fun.

[@timmyB147]

On the fence after seeing this, I need to decide if I upgrade my laser engraver or 3D printer. Thanks for your point of view on the Bambu A1.

[@TheClackShack]

It has impressed me so far. The machines all keep getting better. Very welcome…

[@shadowfox929]

I have trying to justify needing a 3-d printer and have been looking at the Bambu Lab product line. One question that came to mind was, are there odors associated with the melted materials? I have an Xtool S1 40w machine that I have been learning to use and as you well know, some materials do have odors associated with them. As always, I really enjoy the content you provide and appreciate your efforts. Keep 'em coming.

[@TheClackShack]

The PLA that I have used is not generating any odors that I can detect. I run it in the living room..

[@bsimmons00]

Also, looking at that part and how it printed, you probably needed to turn on supports for that inside overhang. I couldn't tell if you did or not but looking at the close up of while it was printing I didn't see any supports being printed in the inside of that oval.

[@TheClackShack]

There is no overhang. It is a rectangle with a slot in it.

[@ipadize]

if you want to print ABS with the A1 try the first layer with PLA this should help with warping

[@TheClackShack]

I am gonna get an enclosed machine before moving to ABS. Thanks

[@2276scorpion]

I absolutely love 3d printing, right now I have a flsun 400 on a homemade platform permanently in my kitchen. it's so much fun to watch. it's for the more advanced experience. I also have 2 resin printers, and the ender 3. I use a different slicer for each. Haven't tried bamboo labs....

[@TheClackShack]

nice.

[@janpainter795]

I wanted to order a Bambu A1 , but shipping was an additional $25 , unfortunately they don't carry it on Amazon

[@TheClackShack]

Yes, Bambu doesn't sell on Amazon but they do have a US based store.

[@slhasebroock]

Well, my 3D journey just started with the Bambu Labs A1 mini without the AMS. Awesome price for an awesome machine. Now its a couple weeks later and want the larger bed size and the AMS so just received my A1 with the AMS. Hindsight should have gone with that one in the first place. But can use the mini for small prints and A1 for more complex prints. As you know the multi colors adds a ton of time to the prints to go back and forth changing colors. But the A1 does it very efficiently. Like you said don't see myself doing a ton of multi color prints, but having 4 spools loaded and ready to go is ready nice! Last while I am not a 3D printer expert, I have found the Bambu Lab Studio software to be easy to use and awesome. Cant say enough good things about the machines AND the software. Thanks for the BL video. Keep them coming as I have lots to learn and hope you continue to do videos about your A1 journeys.

[@TheClackShack]

Thanks.. It is a really nice addition to my setup.

[@chuckforbis4446]

Well done! I have had an A1 with the AMS since they came out. Bambu discovered a flaw in the machine and notified all customers. The manner in which Bambu handled the issue really impressed me. So much so I went ahead and purchased the X1 Carbon with two AMS units. I have been very happy with both the A1 and the X1 Carbon. If you haven’t already done it you might try a multicolor print of your logo with the orange background and black logo, like your shirt.

[@TheClackShack]

I haven't played with much multicolor yet. I really do think an X1 would be really nice.... lol

[@MarklTucson]

Good summary video giving the rationale for getting a 3D printer. I've had 3D printers for over 10 years now -- the ability to make things that you can use, either by finding something online or by designing something because nothing is available for your needs is a huge benefit to anyone with any kind of workshop. The Bambu printers are an order of magnitude improvement in usability. To quote an old Apple commercial, "they just work". I spent a great deal of time with my first two printers when I got them, or when I added a new filament type, dialing in the extruder temperature, bed temperature, and various speeds to get acceptable print results. The presets for Bambu are going to give excellent results with no tweaking required. I will say that I did run into an issue with my X1 Carbon this past weekend. Somehow, the flush volume multiplier got set to zero -- that created significant issues when printing with some PLA support. Thanks to some hints in the Sunday Clack/Ventauri Livestream, I was able to track down the problem and resolve it. Not sure how the setting got corrupted, I did see a posting on the Bambu forum where this happened to someone else as well. The setting is not in a place that I ever selected. Chalking it up right now to a glitch in the Matrix.

[@TheClackShack]

Cool, glad you got it working… lol

[@Bespokelasers]

I have been thinking about getting a 3d printer, but I thought they were too hard to understand. This was really helpful and entertaining. Thanks for sharing.

[@TheClackShack]

Some can be tough. The Bambu lab machines are a different animal…

[@ronaldnaeyaert3653]

Bamboo A1 with AMS is the bomb

[@PandorusFightStick]

had my bambu p1s for a few months and love it!!

[@TheClackShack]

Loving mine so far….

[@PandorusFightStick]

@TheClackShack I was always interested about 3d printers but when they first came out, but all the tinkering really put me off, and I always said I would get one when they just work out the box. that was about 10 years ago lol. I am glad I waited though, soooo much fun

[@mikeguidry49]

Just got my first ever 3d printer, the Bambú mini. For 200.00 it’s a great machine and I am loving it. Need to find some files for laser bed hold downs and accessories. Thanks for the video, always enjoy them.

[@TheClackShack]

Cool, it is a handy machine. Thanks…

[@raycharles2408]

I've been itching to get me a 3d printer but I don't know which one

[@TheClackShack]

The A1 mini is a cheap intro… just smaller work area

[@noelv1976]

Good to see the Lasermatic still in your shop lol

[@TheClackShack]

It is my bamboo cutting board machine.

[@noelv1976]

​​​@@TheClackShackI was referring to the laser machine behind you on your left. Isn't that Lasermatic MK2? But I am liking this 3D printer. I wasn't considering getting one but given the price and the functionality of these machines, it can't be beat

[@TheClackShack]

@@noelv1976 yes, that’s my MK2. It is my go to for bamboo and small cutting boards. I have a few videos of using it.

[@TonyMueller]

I bought an Ender 3 a few years ago and never opened the box... bought an A1 Mini and I'm printing several times a week. It just works.

[@TheClackShack]

I agree

[@RobertGlazier]

I don't like Ender printers.

[@RobertJohnsonLasers]

I started with a Xtool D1 10w, loved it, still play with it, then 6 months ago I bought a Creality-3 V3 SE, now I make my own parts for both, and integrate both into objects.

[@TheClackShack]

That is how it starts…lol. Have fun

[@BackDaws]

Im about to buy this A1 combo with the ams, can you tell me if it comes with filament?

[@TheClackShack]

It comes with a small sample but your gonna want to get some.

[@kcimable]

Do you own a resin printer?

[@TheClackShack]

No, I don't have anywhere to house it and do all the drying

[@robertseay6658]

I started the other way, got an Ender 3 V2 and after a while ended up with a second Ender that I converted to a laser etcher/cutter. The Ender admittedly does have a little of a curve because it's supposed to be a "tinkerer's" printer that you can mod like crazy.

[@TheClackShack]

Yea, while I enjoy the modification, I am not missing it…. Lol

[@RoseKindred]

Yep, it is a great printer and system. It is like the Apple line of printers. For most, it is just about the printing, not the hobby of printers. I've got one to print for tabletop gaming and stencils. The multi-color printing is perhaps the easiest I have used in all my printers. I would be interested to see what happens if they enter the resin game. There are downsides, of course, such as the privacy issues so don't use it if you have NDAs or such. But, really, you can't go wrong. And LAN mode, before I get the comments, will NOT protect you 100%.

[@TheClackShack]

Anytime you get into “cloud” there could be issues. No top secret projects here

[@bigdawg5135]

Just set up my A1 today. Never used a 3d printer before. Printed 3 things already.

[@TheClackShack]

Yea, it’s that easy…. Congrats

[@ronaldnaeyaert3653]

I had two ender 3 pros and the printer was the hobby which is not what I wanted. Printing is what I want to do, not adjust, level, fiddle with, etc. Facebook Market place exit Enders Enter A1 and x1c and not a single failed print. Simple stupid to use. Very low maintenance, no adjustments, leveling, fiddling, just successful printing

[@TheClackShack]

I have had similar results

[@weasel101]

I'm tired of ppl spamming the web with filler videos to stay relevant. 🤮

[@TheClackShack]

Me too...