Bambu Lab A1 - Review and Unboxing! (Corrected Version!)

[@thomaspripley]

You're back! What a New Year's treat!

[@MacintoshLibrarian]

Glad to be back! Hope you enjoyed the video.

[@Crusader1089]

Classic Macs, 3D printers and a cat cameo. This video is geek heaven

[@gm112]

Yay, the world's favorite librarian is here to greet us on the New Year! :D

[@Shaggy0f138]

I wanted a 3D printer before your review. This helps narrow things down. Thanks Kate!

[@smoguli]

Great video, very detailed and excellent production quality. After experimenting with my brother’s Ender 3, I think this printer is way easier to use.

[@MacintoshLibrarian]

Thanks, glad you enjoyed it! I think the ease of use is a huge advantage.

[@Zontar82]

I have the x1 since two years now and it really does everything happy new year dear!

[@MacintoshLibrarian]

Happy new year!

[@jozsefizsak]

This video has a very appealing tone and also answered my beginner questions about 3D printing. This does seem like the device of choice for occasional use right now although the fancy one is certainly tempting.

[@3rdPersonProductions]

This was so nice! Loved the build process here! Your studio is so clean and cozy!

[@MacintoshLibrarian]

I do try to keep things clean and cozy in the studio! even though I think its mega messy , lol

[@3rdPersonProductions]

@ lol, I once thought one of our buddy’s houses was remodeled because the camera was so good 😂 cameras are magic!

[@ax14pz107]

It's got a real reel to reel tape player aesthetic going on.

[@Red_Sutter]

It was a lot easier getting this put together and set up than the Prusa Mini I bought a couple of years ago (which I hadn’t realized would ship half-built-a learning experience, for sure)

[@jmillerdesign]

New to your channel! I just ordered a X1C and had been watching videos on it. KZbin suggested this video and your channel is awesome... as I love 3d printing and all things classic Mac!

[@draygosmith]

A marvelous method for making mini Maccys!

[@ActionRetro]

The A1 is great!

[@kristiandawe85]

Happy New Year and Welcome Back

[@Voultar]

I really want this printer!

[@mlasuk]

Happy New Year! I hope you get many years of use of your new 3D printer.

[@BigBadBench]

Very nice video Ms. Fox! I’ve got a lot to learn about 3d printing and this video was very informative!

[@baerthe]

super excited to see this video. Ive been on the fence about getting this exact combo package but was unsure of two things: the quality and if it worked well with a mac. Seems it prints well and is great to work with. Solid quality content.

[@MacintoshLibrarian]

Thanks, I’m glad I could help! I am so happy with the A1

[@adrianhardcastle9297]

Works very well with a Mac, BambuLab Studio is a great app, download, slice and send direct to printer, only issue I have is if left to sleep, say overnight, when I come back it can't connect to the cloud server so need to re-launch the app but thats a pretty minor issue and now I just close app when done and don't sleep with it open, otherwise a great app, feels native, snappy, responsive, not like one of those badly ported windows apps (ps. not tried AMS - don't have one)

[@FreihEitner]

I wasn't aware of the Claris dog/cow. At first I thought it was the dog from the old Fetch FTP client which I remember using in my early Mac days circa 2005-2008 or so. BTW, the spiral arrows in your video are a very cool touch! Far more interesting to look at than plain old straight arrows which everyone uses and they add a bit of whimsy. Nicely done!

[@penguinguy2079]

@@FreihEitner I remember using Fetch back in '97 I was using the 36.6 modem in the science center at my high school and pulling weather data on the Mac. (We had a rudimentary weather station out the back door of the school) We'd upload and download files to a "bulletin board" for students.

[@donatj]

Oh dang that's nice how easy the nozzle comes off. About six years ago I broke my no name printer trying to unclog the print head

[@MacintoshLibrarian]

It is so much easier to clean and maintain!

[@jonnyreverb]

I was thinking about getting this for my class. Thanks for the info.

[@jonnyreverb]

12:14 Ugh... Another insanely expensive proprietary nozzle, eh...

[@PE4Doers]

What a pleasant (and heart-throbbing) surprise. Now I need to go someplace to calm my heart.

[@knipsdings]

frohes neues jahr. 😉🇩🇪🎉👋

[@BGBTech]

I got this printer (Bambu A1) not that long ago. I ordered the basic version (without the AMS), not paying attention enough to realize that the cheaper version didn't have the part to do multi-color printing. I have now ordered the AMS, but they haven't shipped it out yet... The printer works well, is fairly fast and accurate. I am now using it to print parts for a different type of printer I am trying to build (assuming everything works... it will involve the use of PEDOT:PSS semiconductor inks, and me trying to hopefully print working transistors and logic gates...). Thus far, I have used, PLA, PETG, and TPU for the various parts, everything works fine. For parts with fine features, such as gears with an 0.042" tooth pitch (namely worm-gears using a 10-24 screw), the printer has a hard time pulling this off particularly well, but the fairly minor change of moving to an 0.05" tooth pitch (for a 1/4-20 screw) has significantly improved results (the gear teeth are better defined and more usable). After trying a few 3D modelers, I am mostly using OpenSCAD; where one writes scripts in a sort of geometry-oriented functional language, which then performs CSG operations, and one can generate results as an STL file for the 3D printer. I am mostly holding everything together using 10-24 screws as, attempts to use M3 and 6-32 screws directly into 3D printed PLA and PETG were not particularly successful (though longer M3 bolts and nuts+washers still works). I have mostly ended up using PLA for structural parts, PETG for mechanical parts (such as gears and bushings), and TPU for some flexible parts, like tubing connectors and tubing holder clips. Still waiting on AMS, which could allow a few things I don't currently do. Fun times...

[@vdgjolly]

Extra thumbs up for you knowing about Lego Mindstorm.

[@MacintoshLibrarian]

I used to use them in school a lot ! it was a major part of me learning computer science and engineering :) There is also a link back to Seymour Papert and Logo and his book Mindstorms, which all has an Apple connection too :)

[@DavidStahlOLDHAPPyMACs]

Again Great Review Kate Might have to invest in one

[@MacintoshLibrarian]

Haha. Thanks for watching & commenting again 🥰

[@penguinguy2079]

I just got an A1 Combo from Micro Center, made a lot of Raspberry Pi, Arduino, and even Super Nintendo cases, along with some accessories for playing my retro gaming handheld consoles... Don't leave your filament out in the air if you don't print for more than a few days, place them back in airtight bags!! They get brittle...😅

[@MacintoshLibrarian]

I agree! Filament can go bad quickly. Keeping it dry is important.

[@protox07]

Have a happy new year Macintosh Librarian

[@MacintoshLibrarian]

Happy New Year to you too!

[@JimmyDoresHairDye]

That Mac plus needs to be sitting on at least four more HD20s :D

[@RomeoG39]

Great video! I gave up on 3d printing a while ago because I had to fight so much with the printer after a while. Things like getting prints to stick to the bed but not stick too strong, printing reasonably flat surfaces without shrinking/curling, failed prints, trying to figure out the best setting for different materials and prints....it was all too frustrating for me. But you got me wondering if I should give it another shot.

[@MacintoshLibrarian]

It is a totally different experience with this printer!

[@angrydove4067]

Sold, mine is on the way albeit at Canadian prices.

[@MacintoshLibrarian]

Yesss congrats 🎈

[@stephenoliveau]

Lol, I thought I was going crazy... 😂👍

[@lebojay]

What a room!

[@BGBTech]

Another comment (YT apparently ate the last one for whatever reason). I got this printer recently, it is working well. Using it to print various mechanical parts for another type of printer, using various materials. Mostly using OpenSCAD for the 3D modeling. Keeping it shorter this time, hopefully it gets through.

[@snipereye119]

Awesome video!

[@MacintoshLibrarian]

Thanks!

[@markquiroz3460]

Thank you for sharing this great video. What app is to be used to take a picture of an object or item that I want to re-create? please advise thanks. ❤

[@tonykyle2655]

I printed the mini Mac but could not source things. An update would be most appreciated.

[@3rdalbum]

Silly question maybe, but does it actually require connection to a computer? I only use Linux these days so if it can accept models sent to it through a web interface, or stored on an SD card, that'll ensure I can use the printer on any platform I use. Thanks for the video.

[@MacintoshLibrarian]

The official bamboo studio slicer does have a Linux build in their GitHub repository! Also, I have used an alternative slicer , Orca Slicer in Linux mint. It works well. A third option is to copy the models via SD card too ! And then you can monitor it on the Bambu handy app on your mobile device.

[@Jakestar]

Would you be able to share the print file for the mouse pointer/cursor icon? I’d love to print that. Loved the video! Very informative and a great beginners guide

[@MacintoshLibrarian]

Yes I can. I will post a link to it asap!

[@omgitsbees]

A new Maccy video! xD

[@lugriaa]

ayy happy new year!!

[@superstar64]

Damn it I want this now.

[@trexinvert]

Wow, is that a Macintosh SE on your right?

[@MacintoshLibrarian]

Close! SE/30! My walking, talking sidekick named Maccy

[@trexinvert]

@@MacintoshLibrarian My college had a bunch of these computers for free use as well as "stupid" IBM 286 PC's where you had to know stupid DOS to operate, copy, edit... The Mac was awesome. Just move the mouse, click and "do".

[@ps3customgamer]

As someone capable of working on their own printers I wouldn’t touch this. Ender 3 and cr-10 are being sold off at £20-40. Once you install Klipper, an aliexpress bimetal heatbreak and ‘fixed’ dual gear extruder and of course dial in retractions these printers will work reliably and fast. If you need more speed a dual y motor setup will increase motor accelerations to 10k or so.

[@fastandfurious3173]

Kate where is your accent from? I cant place it.

[@MacYak]

❤

[@adrianhardcastle9297]

I need a KZbin channel ! - seems everyone on YT is getting free bambulabs printers! I had to buy mine with cold hard cash! 😢 BTW great review, I love my A1 Mini, quick, easy, intuitive, so much easier than my last 'hobby grade' Creality, think I need an AMS Lite now though...

[@zpxlng]

♫ Whoa Black Betty,

[@MacintoshLibrarian]

Bambu lab !

[@alenacutshall6894]

Investing an A1 after it had recalls....here goes to hope in 2025

[@chsr357]

If I had the space for it, i would love to get into this as a hobby. My living space is already cramped enough unfortunately. By the way, where did you find the outro remix of Return of the Mack? I've tried searching with no luck. It's a great choice even without the fitting song title.

[@MacintoshLibrarian]

I made the remix ! There is also a smaller printer. The A1 mini !

[@BENDER_TECH]

hi maccy

[@user-mind_]

😊😊😊

[@JGreen-le8xx]

Ms. Fox❤❤❤❤❤😊

[@mct831]

I SAW THE PASSWORD! 😁

[@MrBaskins2010]

0.6,mm nozzle cult

[@KMcKaig72]

Moof!

[@slang2564]

Unboxing a printer after 2-3 years … 😂😂😂 seriously? Lack of subject , you want click… 😂😂

[@citronski]

Is this now a 3D printer channel? Makes more cashola, doesn't it?