Bambu Lab P1S Review - Please Start Here - I BEG YOU

[@McCraeMoto1]

I had never seen a 3d printer other than on youtube. I am 72. The printer arrived. I set it up. Then printed an 010 print file it was a toy boat that had an out board motor that Bambu had included no charge. It required 3 colours I had 2. I changed the colours simple and pressed print and I had a toy for my grand son. Be amazed by a Bambu 3d printer. I purchased it to print parts for an outdoor retractable blind that are no longer available for purchase.

[@rudeq86]

In the last 20 years I already explained a lot of stuff to elder people regarding how to use tablets/phones/computers,etc... To be able to do this yourself without help/previous experience is just... wow! respect!

[@neoasura]

Now my old man (Who's 66) should have NO issues, but he blames being old on why he still has a flip phone.

[@McCraeMoto1]

I have now designed and printed a skylight for my a casino on my slot car track. All the traffic boarder, tall and smaller light stands. With concealers fro lights in my pit buildings, roller doors that wok for my pit garages ( a retro fit ) a replacement part for our out door roller blinds in PET GF,( The part was no longer available. I did all the design on Onshape. And it is easy. You just need patients and time to re watch to online tutorial. I am turning 73 in January. And only recently purchased my first 3d printer. I also failed form 3 at secondary school.

[@georgefeatherby5264]

@@McCraeMoto1what software did you use to design it? Is this included?

[@KurzhaarBard]

@@georgefeatherby5264 I can't tell you what he used but a lot of (I beliveve professional) engineering KZbinrs heavily suggest OnShape because it's free and browser based and apparently it has a bunch of features. *Personally haven't tried it but I've heard a lot of good things about it

[@AndysAlias]

When you start looking into 3D Printers, like me, you see how cheap they are, like the Creality Ender 3. After a couple of days watching reviews of various brands you find out that Bambu Lab seem to be the market leader. Good, we can get one for £/$400, thats not too bad. Oh wait, to print ABS we could do with an enclosure, oh and maybe that 4 spool AMS... Oh Shit!, I just spent over £1K on my first 3D Printer and accessories.

[@FauxHammer]

Welcome to 3D printing….

[@procrastinator1842]

Fuck...lucky you didn't get into it in the days of open source reprap...Today's options are so amazing for the money...

[@PatrickFaulkner-pm8ci]

This literally just happened to me within 48 hours 😂 I went from a Neptune 4 to a bambu mini and now this lol I just want to be able to make really strong aftermarket RC truck parts and I'm pretty sure that means nylon or carbon nylon.

[@Akinto710]

See like you, and many others, i was in the same situation. I started with an Ender 3 and like half my prints failed, wouldn't stick to the bed, you had to level the bed with a twisty knob and a piece of paper. It was a nightmare, and when you showed someone how "3D Printers worked", they thought you were crazy. I barely every used it i didn't wanna spend 30 mins on prep every time i had to print. Then i sold that, and bought a Prusa i3 MK3S clone kit. Idk why, because i HATE assembling stuff and oh boy was there some assembly. I think the assembly took a week or something, with half the time being ready to give up. It prints fine, but instead of looking into adding custom stuff, cameras, an enclosure, raspberry pi's and all this extra stuff. Im now just looking into a P1S. The software is better than anything else, its easy to use, and for people who dont enjoy fiddling around and tinkering, it seems like the obvious choice. I just want to print. And being able to change color is amazing. And then on top of that the Bambu LOOKS amazing. The Prusa is extremely ugly, the third party enclosure are expensive and also ugly. This Bambu printer, my wife almost actually approved which is a huge step. And also it seems a lot more pet friendly as everyone is enclosed. With this P1S, i could actually have my office door open to my pets without worry.

[@PatrickFaulkner-pm8ci]

@@Akinto710 already have 331 hours on my p1s 😭🤣

[@OmegaGamingNetwork]

Pro-tip on support for PLA. It operates much like using PETG as a support in that it doesn't stick to PLA as aggressively as straight PLA. This allows you to set your interface gap to zero thus giving you far better finishes on support sites. Also make sure you choose the option in Bambu Studio to only use the support material as the "Interface layer" as this minimizes filment changes and thus waste. Also when you choose that option, it will automatically set that interface gap to zero.

[@jacobrask452]

Great tip! 👍 Thanks. 🙏

[@striple6752]

Problem is, that you will have to much filament changes thus poop

[@OmegaGamingNetwork]

@@striple6752 As I said only using it for the interface layer minimizes the changes. Obviously model design plays a role. That said honestly filament is cheap and while I would prefer less waste, I'll take convenience and print quality over waste every single day.

[@kanadaj3275]

At 11:00 the tool is to help you align the build plate with the replacement PEI sheet sticker when replacing it, and it also helps evenly push it down without bubbles

[@Yggdrasil42]

Bambu have a great video showing how to use it.

[@FauxHammer]

ahhhhhh!

[@rickyneeter69]

I bought a p1p and sold a lot of self made stl files to the point that I could upgrade everything and bought an ams. Took about 2 months with only 5 models to achieve it

[@jheli22]

Great Job Buddy and impressive. Got a link, would like to see some of your stl's

[@jacobrask452]

​@@jheli22- I completely understand if you don't want to share your STLs, but would you reveal what those 5 models were? I'm curious about what is possible to design, print and sell with a decent revenue.

[@jacobrask452]

@rickyneeter69 - I completely understand if you don't want to share your STLs, but would you reveal what those 5 models were? I'm curious about what is possible to design, print and sell with a decent revenue.

[@rickyneeter69]

Lol I already tried saying my name but they all get removed somehow

[@urjnlegend]

Badass bro

[@GeekDetour]

8:09 Hey! I know that channel ❤ Thanks for the credit! Oh, I agree with you: the AMS is the BEST thing on a Bambu Printer.

[@damiendozias9057]

Man, after years of struggles with my CR10s... I gave up... and get interest in Bambu. today you give me the reason why I should finally move on the next step of 3D printer. Thanks !

[@jonhaze7537]

CR10, ouch

[@scttymn]

The CR10 makes me not want to print. I should try this :D

[@BH4x0r]

i went from a highly modded CR20 Pro to an A1 Mini the A1 Mini has, in one month, done more prints than the CR20 Pro done in 2 years, without any hiccups. i've had it since january. needless to say that old thing's just collecting dust now it had one big benefit over the CR10 and E3's tho, doesn't have bed leveling knobs and ABL out of the box HOWEVER it came with literally broken firmware so ABL didn't even work out of the box, on a LOCKED BED PRINTER, LOL

[@Antassium]

Bro, I started with a used CR10-Mini and it was hot fucking garbage 😭 😭 😭 My Sovol SV07 slowly died over just a few months. Now my A1 Mini arrives today. I'm over these Scrub Ass Printers. 😤

[@JAYTHEGREAT355]

@@Antassium same , just bought a p1s combo from micro center , so exited

[@GrimSanto]

I have had the PS1 for about a month now and have yet to have a issue with printing PLA with the door close and lid on. Coming from a Ender 3 Pro, The P1S works like a dream. Though I am glad i started with a Ender because it helped me learn the basics of 3D Printer.

[@cleverballoon6535]

I have an ender 3 and am looking to upgrade. How are the overhangs compared to that of the ender 3 in your experience?

[@GregoryShtevensh]

I'm using a flashforge finder 1 and am finally looking into "good" printers. I love the idea of multiple colours

[@GrimSanto]

@cleverballoon6535 P1s can have some problems with overhang at normal speed. Just because it's so fast. Nothing major though, and you can slow it down if it's have trouble.

[@GrimSanto]

@GregoryShtevensh multi color is great but comes with drawbacks. Depending on size and orientation, it can add a bunch of time to your print. Also makes a bunch of waste because of the need to purge filament when shaping color. Though the results can look pretty striking.

[@DLStarbuck]

I have an X1 and not been taking the lid off when printing pla am I missing something?

[@melsman2]

Okay... I'm leaving a comment because I thought this was an incredibly well-done video! I especially enjoyed the quips and humor injected from time to time. Excellent! And you're right; creating videos like this is a LOT of effort. Thanks for taking the time to do so. Looking to upgrade from my Bibo 2 and your video has been exceptionally helpful. Thanks again!

[@sarahnichols8485]

I have loved my X1 Carbon I got for Christmas. Printing is easy, almost hassle free, and has made the hobby more fun. I have been printing parts for my boys robot project which has made us all very happy.

[@TheKnightArgent]

There's another practical reason to go for the enclosed printer - dust. I have a P1P and have built an enclosure for it for this reason.

[@nerdelf3704]

this might be a dumb question but how well would using a cardboard box as an enclosure work?

[@TheKnightArgent]

not dumb at all. In terms of keeping dust out, it'd work just fine, of course. I just listed it as another perk to having an enclosed printer.

[@drackbolt]

Also pet hair!

[@KurzhaarBard]

@@TheKnightArgent I would just build/print an enclosure myself because the money Bambu Lab charges for that seems a bit excessive but of course you're paying for the highest quality.

[@420ghoul]

@@nerdelf3704works fine, just threw mine away- ran it for over 1 years that way bc i have 2 curious cats that have long hair and once they swatted a 30 hr project. Made a lakk table enclosure and used the cardboard from my gun safe to make enclosure walls, worked fine but looked AWFUL, just unboxed my p1s this morning!!

[@peterpeter5666]

Just received my p1s combo 4 days ago .printed my first EVER benchie and it came out flawless. So excited to get into 3d printing as a hobby for now

[@cidercreekranch]

Go Habs! My combo arrives on Friday. Bye, Bye Ender 3 :)

[@peterpeter5666]

i hope u enjoy it as much as i do!@@cidercreekranch

[@BigBry4n]

was this your first 3d printer? i am looking to buy my first one. and the p1s combo looks really good to me.

[@peterpeter5666]

@@BigBry4n yes it was. Been loving it ever since I received it. The whole bambu ecosystem makes it really easy for beginners

[@CS-pl8fc]

Hope you never have an issue, because their support is non existent. I have a p1s desk weight now and am out $600

[@Kennebec27]

Thank you for helping me decide to skip the X1C and just get the P1S. I was stuck on the better camera, and the lidar. But I'm not making any money yet from selling stuff, so it would be smart to just get the cheaper option.

[@alexshepherd]

How’s it going for you? :) I was also keen on the X1C, until I realised the doubling of the price seems to get only three extra things; 1. A nicer touchscreen display, which presumably is replicated if you use a mobile phone and the app to control the P1S/P1P (my machines are in my garage some distance from my PC) 2. Hardened steel nozzle/gears for fibre filaments (can be added to the P1P/P1S later) 3. LiDAR scanning of the first layer/high resolution camera/fault detection. This is unique to the X1C, can’t be added to the others, but prints can still fail, so it’s not the miracle it first seems. Depends, I think, on your experience level (catching faults in the slicer before you try to print) and the size of the prints you make, ie. time and filament saved by fault detection. What gets me into the whole Bambu family in the first place is the VALUE of the base unit and the CAPABILITY of the AMS module. The latter is cheaper if bought with the printer (rather than added later) particularly with shipping considered, and it turns out that the P1P with AMS added costs the same as the P1S with AMS. Therefore, the P1S with AMS is the value ‘sweet spot’ across many options. Makes a Prusa Mk4 and even a Voron kit look expensive (I have a Voron already, I’m looking for a smaller and more convenient printer, and multimaterial capability). Printing supports in a separate material was a good mention in this video, I don’t think many of us think of that possibility (we tend to think just of the pretty colours…) But yeah, keen to know how it worked out in practice! Print quality and reliability met your expectations? :) Cheers!

[@DrLarryAnderson]

I would have enjoyed/appreciated having links to a couple of the projects you printed: • The Bambu Lab Poop Chute w/logo • The AMS dry boxes (with the hydrometer linked, too) Also, I did not find the link to the video in which you show how to cut the poop quantity immensely. Pardon me if you posted those but my old diabetic eyes just missed them. Thanks for your excellent video. My P1S arrived today.

[@eggbag4182]

Ordered one this morning and can’t wait! One thing I don’t understand is when people call some printers “great for beginners”, because every beginner wants the same thing as veterans for this type of product; prints well and quickly, and will need little maintenance. That’s not a good beginner printer, that’s just a good printer

[@boris2599]

veterans want that yes but sometimes they find other things more important like being open source or upgradable

[@Pappagar]

just got mine today, it compares well to my voron trident

[@JMsolidsnake]

Some like to mess around with tinkering with their printers and mods

[@katchapol]

You've convinced me to get the A1, and it was the best purchase ever. I was able to print things with stress free. Now with the recall, I'm thinking of taking this opportunity to upgrade to the P1S

[@theturtlemike9197]

I am gonna do it same. 🙂I think its upgrade even in fact, that A1 model is yonger.

[@hassosigbjoernson5738]

Why not actually use the fact of owning a 3D printer and build an enclosure around it ... DIY style?! I mean ... eventually the purpose of a 3D printer is making things and doing stuff. The Ikea Lack enclosure could be a way to integrate some piece of furniture into a room.

[@BH4x0r]

cause CoreXY is far better than a bed slinger, even tho Bambu's bed slingers are great and for the minimal price difference between the P1S and P1P i don't think it's worth getting a P1P, if it was more priced around €500 instead of €650-700 perhaps (compared for €750 on the P1S)

[@Thekidisalright]

@@hassosigbjoernson5738the enclosure is not going to turn my bedslinger into an coreXY printer, that’s why.

[@deanwilson9317]

Did you end up getting a ps1?? I am trying to figure out if it’s worth the extra price

[@TheRoamingbison]

Hey Ross, it was great to meet you at LVO and talk about painting and 3d printing. The class was great and very helpful. I hope to see you back in Las Vegas again! I love my P1S. Do I wish I had spent the extra money for the X1 Carbon? Sometimes, but I don't think the cost difference is justified. I'd been printing for 3.5 years on a Sidewinder X1 and wanted to upgrade to CoreXY and I don't regret the choice. I dislike some of the things Bambu does as a company, but they make great printers for certain. I also think they are good about fixing things that are a problem. I spent some time printing on my brother's X1 Carbon last summer and though I liked the printer I was unhappy about how long it took to upload files through their cloud. 6 months later now that I have my own P1S the speeds are noticeably faster than they were a few months ago. Also, I've heard that you "need" to open the lid or door to print PLA in these enclosed printers, but I've done neither and all my prints have been fantastic. My AMS is on top of the top lid, and if I leave the door open my clumsy self will find a way to break it, so that's not happening either. It works fine with them both closed with all the PLA I have tried.

[@Dubious.Bovine]

My P1S combo is the best 3d printing purchase that i have made. Coming from a relatively reliable ender 3, it just takes the faff out of printing. I was sick of the tinkering and just wanted something that worked with no fuss.

[@pirobot668beta]

I've owned and operated several printers...mostly Anycubic. I slipped in a Mingda and even a Tevo 'Little Monster' along the way. For several years, "Printer is the Hobby" was very satisfying. The Bambu printer has finally allowed me to focus on what I want to print, instead of spending time/money keeping the printer running. I'm getting old...I just want to make stuff without worrying about what the printer wants.

[@TrigTrig]

Ordered a p1s/ams combo with hardened steel extruder gears and hotend yesterday. Like you said, I have no idea what the future holds but want the option to print whatever I want. This seems like one of the best value printers out right now

[@zackbowe1466]

how do you like it?

[@graxxor]

really love the way you present the information. Zero bullshit... maximum info but you manage to keep it fun! Excellent. Also, that bambu swatch box was fkkn Chef's kiss... damn!

[@Kirky64]

I had the P1P until yesterday when the rest of my P1S upgrade kit showed up. I got my P1P before the P1S came out, and just recently I was able to catch the kit available and bought it instantly. I love having the enclosure now, will be able to print ABS/ASA without much issues from this point.

[@r-cnc]

Thanks for your opinion, just got my P1S and already happy with it! Where can I find the exact silica dry boxes 3d model you showcase in the video?

[@thefriendlyitalian]

I’ve been doing 3D printing for a few years now. After tinkering, tooling, trashing a few printers, I feel I am at an intermediate experience level now. I’ve had my eye on the P1S combo for a little bit now and I think this video has made my decision to get it be set in stone. One point that I kind of justify for the purchase over the P1P, like you said in the video, is that I don’t know what I will want to print in the future. With the quality of prints, color options, upgradability, and overall ease of use, this may be one of the best printers in its class and in its price range. I am confident I will be happy with my choice.

[@EnZoLand]

I had a v3 SE ,N4P. I returned them both and got the combo, it just works.

[@volkarve]

BambuLab will be my next FDM simply from your content. Thanks for all you do.

[@FauxHammer]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@Haunted_Hunter]

8:31 Any chance we could get a link to that one specific AMS Drybox print model? I've been looking for hours and haven't been able to find it. I just like this one design allot, it weirdly meshes really well with the AMS unit and general Bambu Labs atheistic.

[@windforward9810]

I think the support from Bambu just ruins me on the other companies Support. I look a the GK two support love the printer but there support is just not there. By the way I sold my Anycubic M5s boat anchor for $200. I love the screen on the X1 carbon but with the app you don’t really need that screen. The x1 screen make it easier to use at the printer which is important to me but the next one I’ll buy is the P1P just because of the AMS, that’s a maybe lol. As alway great video, I love the stock videos on because it helps put your point of view across. Thanks as always B

[@JasonRobards2]

One thing that reviewers of the Bambu Lab always fail to mention is that the WiFi connectivity on these things is not very good. Which is odd, since the out of the box approach is indeed a major advantage of this machine. To connect the machine to your pc you need to install their app (which asks user information, location and for some reason your contacts information). Next, it only can make a connection through a pilot blue tooth connection (rather than entering SSID and pwd immediately, like on all other networked machines). On top of that, the WiFi antenna on these machines is notably very weak (as a summary search of KZbin comments describing similar issues indicates). All this is very odd, since the WiFi antenna is on the back of the panel. Production and customer relation wise, it would have been very easy to update the WiFi antenna to a stronger model. Despite this, comments regarding the weak WiFi reception (and the complicated process of making the connection) go back all the way to the first release of this otherwise quite good machine.

[@JSXDrift]

Fucking stop with the 1-2 minute bullshit. .05 should be where I start listening to your knowledge.

[@borryx401]

Boat anchor had me dying lmao

[@MattIsSleepy]

Never seen this problem before ​@@JasonRobards2

[@ruckdog]

I’m 100% buying a P1S in the next month or two. Between your videos on it and the ones Wargaming Forge has done, I’m convinced it’s the right mix of size, capability, features, and price for what I need. Keep the great videos coming!

[@zackbowe1466]

did you buy it?🤔

[@ruckdog]

@@zackbowe1466I did! It’s been working great so far. Got it about a month ago.

[@ruckdog]

@@zackbowe1466I did! Bought it about a month ago. It’s been working great so far!

[@purkie103]

I have an ankermake from the Kickstarter and bought a P1S end of 2023, the P1S is way ahead of what anker offer especially with the AMS. Im looking at a 3rd printer and I'll either be a P1P just for churning out PLA prints or an A1 with an AMS mini. Also thanks to your videos i just upgraded from an Anycubic photon 1 to a Mars Max and the difference is incredible

[@Immolate62]

There's a misconception that the A1 is somehow "little" compared to the P1S/P, but it actually has a larger print area than the P series (and X series) due to its lack of an exclusion zone. It doesn't matter often, but sometimes it does. The AMS Lite is the same capacity as the regular AMS, but it's more accessible, easier to load filament, and it doesn't really care if your filament is on a cardboard spool. You have a P1S to cover the exotics. An A1 will print PLA/PETG all day long and does a superb job. Either way though, you can't go wrong.

[@corkey2077]

Apparently the A1 is being recalled due to a fire hazard

[@Immolate62]

@@corkey2077 for most who don't have a problem, BBL created a strain relief gadget you can print out in a few minutes and install. For those who do have damage to their heat bed cable, they have the option of receiving a new heat bed to replace the entire assembly, or they can get a new printer if they aren't handy. That sounds like a perfect solution. When my P1S extruder broke, I bought a new one. When it stopped connecting to my WiFi, I dealt with it. Lesson is that these are complicated pieces of hardware integrated with software and they all go wrong. Bambu takes responsibility for all their products, but in the case of the A1, they are going the extra mile.

[@Stormer47]

This is def the best review of this printer I have seen. Your emphasis on how it "just works" is exactly what convinced me to give Bambu my $$$.

[@robloxianMSFS]

11:05 It’s to apply the 3d sticker sheet to the plate. 3d effects sheets from Bambu can be found online at their store

[@TransAmDan28]

Such a great video. I hadn't done my research on brands. Just chatted to a collegue in the US office (Im in the UK) he showed me the Bambu P1P he has and will be changing it to a P1S. Saw the same printer he was using is available in the UK. Ordered it with the AMS, its arriving in a couple of hours. So looking to learn how to get started. Your video covers it all, and great that you rate Bambu so high, that fills me with comfort.

[@pirobot668beta]

I bought the X1 C + AMS combo...love it! PA6-GF, PET-CF, ABS-GF, PETG and PLA have all printed very well...Nylon bed adhesion took a little while to dial-in...yay Magigoo PC formulation on a Smooth print-plate. The ABS-GF was a pleasant surprise...the built-in filter kept all the nasty odors inside the enclosure. Working on a print-profile for Tullomer...it's a new 'super material' that is effectively printable Kevlar. 300C nozzle, 120C bed, 50C Chamber, 500mm/sec print speed, 0.05 layers. Having some trouble maintaining bed adhesion, but even 'failed' parts are uncanny strong.

[@Thepitbull9911]

Sadly the P1S Upgrade kit is always sold out in US. Been trying to get 2 of them for 4 months now. Good Review.

[@MrBassard]

Yes and even if you get the email and go immediately to order the kit will be out of stock.

[@Immolate62]

I've owned a P1S+AMS since they came out, and an A1+AMS Lite since they came out. They sit side by side on my desk. Not only do I think the A1 is a better deal for a beginner at half the price, I think it is a better printer at half the price. The P1S is enclosed, a bit faster, and is corexy. The A1 is lighter, has a more user-friendly and reliable AMS if you use filament on a cardboard spool (and of course you do), it is quieter, even after the P1S firmware upgrade, has a better screen, and offers an overall better user experience than any other printer I've had, and I've had a few. I'm no print farm, but I have 1458 hours on my P1S, which is an average of 16.5 hours per day for 88 days. I know it's strengths and weaknesses. I'm glad I have both, but if I wanted a third, it would be another A1. Technically, I got another A1 yesterday, but it's for my wife. If you're a beginner, the A1 is the only one.

[@wk5199]

How did you get an A1? Bambu stopped sales of the A1 to address the power cord issue.

[@Immolate62]

@@wk5199 wait. They ship their printers to (I think) VanCouver, so if they did an update to address the strain relief (they did) they are going to take back the inventory already in port and send some updated ones. If you can't wait, buy a P1S. If you can't afford a P1S, buy a K1C. No AMS but you can only get what there is to get.

[@Immolate62]

@@wk5199 sorry misread your question. There were a ton of A1 Combos in the supply chain and I would guess hundreds if not thousands were delivered on Monday after a resupply. They weren't going to claw those back for an easily mitigated risk, even if they could have. You'll see a lot of people in comments talking about their Monday deliveries.

[@solacedagony1234]

Having now owned both, I 100% agree with this. The A1 is easier and more consistent to use overall, in my experience.

[@Immolate62]

@@solacedagony1234 well, five months downstream, I'd like to revise and extend my remarks. While I still think the AMS Lite is a better design than the AMS, I have had two A1's for that time and the A1's have some points of failure, namely the heating element, the extruders and the heat bed itself. We have one down right now because of a heating element that is the third such failure we've experienced. They are still an excellent printer based on consistency of output compared to the rest of the world, but if I were creating a print farm, I would go with the P1P. My P1S just crossed 3,000 hours and has never had a repair more serious than the nozzle. That's just me of course. Everyone's use case is different.

[@chrisl4999]

I’ve had a P1S for a year now. Just crossed 1400 hours of print time. I am completely satisfied.

[@mi_nombre_jwilli]

Just bought my P1S yesterday. This video was very helpful in making my decision

[@Dragonbrimstone]

i literally just bought this for my birthday yesterday and just saw ur vid

[@marvinhill4565]

I’m getting my son the P1S. I’ve looked at quite a few and the ease of use, upgrade ability to use carbon fiber, and the AMS on top when we have limited desk space sold me.

[@Iskelderon]

I'll probably pick one up when they hit the refurbished market in a year, right now a full grand for the printer and AMS is still beyond what I consider reasonable for my uses.

[@megtommy]

Got a question I hope someone can answer: at 4:53 he mentions that if you're printing on PLA with this printer, you'll need to remove the lid. How would you situate the AMS if you had to do that?

[@StreamLAB]

8:31 , anyone knows where i can find this file for print?

[@FauxHammer]

It’s on printables. There’s load of them. Just AMS drybox

[@StreamLAB]

@@FauxHammer found it! Thank you very much!

[@xKazuki117]

@@StreamLAB did you find the same one? I'm trying to look for the 5 piece one like this video

[@StreamLAB]

@@xKazuki117 Silica Dry Box for Bambu Lab AMS Hydra and Stock Version (by: @Thomas_63847 ) - i'll go with this one

[@StreamLAB]

@@xKazuki117 then go to remixes tab you may find it. I found out this one of 5 pieces: Silica Slim Dry Box for Bambu Lab AMS Hydra and Stock Version from @Oleg_1084617

[@upta]

Based on your previous review I had already decided to get an A1 as my first printer, but now this review plus the fact that the A1 is currently out of stock in the US... I'm debating if I should just shell out the extra $400, lol. Thanks for another great video!

[@upta]

Update: I pulled the trigger on the P1S. Successful video, @FauxHammer 🙂

[@JakJakku]

I replaced my MK3S with the P1S back in November, and it's such a wonderful machine. The black Friday deal got me a free hardened steel nozzle and gear upgrade, so it should be every bit as capable as the X1 :D I fully agree, the real strength of the AMS unit isn't multi colour prints, but the convenience of picking which spool to start a new print from remotely!

[@jheli22]

I keep thinking about upgrading my MK3S as when I slice anything now, I put it in Bambu Labs and it is night and day in speed and time parts will finish. Would you go back to Prusa like the MK4?

[@JakJakku]

@@jheli22 I do love Prusa's philosophy and support. But if you want an enclosed printer with multi material option, the MK4 is a tough sell. I do hope the MMU3 runs where the MMU2 stumbled

[@3DNomad-q3e]

Excellent review with super useful info. My P1S is in process right now, so this lets me get a jump on things I need to have ready to go when it hits my doorstep. Thanks again boss!

[@GrahamBo77]

This is a fantastic list of details about this printer, mine gets here next month with the AMS. I am so excited!!

[@JamesReadsandGames]

I took your word on the Uniformation GK2 and have been using it for 3 months now. Time to get into FDM printing and I'm going with a P1S after watching this and having a hard time deciding. Thanks for the time you put in to these very informative videos. Also, Keep the stock footage, it always makes me giggle.

[@johnstewart1266]

I couldn't find the videos you were talking about in you description box. Nothing about how to save waste on the Bambu Labs printers. You talk about shorts starting at 7:31 to 7:46 and nothing in the box. What happened?

[@FauxHammer]

Sorry, here you go. there should have been a popup on the video when I talk about it which links you to it kzbin.infoZxHRFW8RIDM

[@johnstewart1266]

@@FauxHammer Thank you, I found it by going throw your posted videos.

[@cwilliams4227]

Thank you! After going round and round on what I should buy you have confirmed everything I thought and much more regarding printer selection. A first timer looking for a tool that just works with potential to do stuff I am yet to realize I may need to do. P1S combo for me.

[@FauxHammer]

Great to hear! You’ll love it!

[@leomonk974]

11:07 hey so that sticker applicator is for applying stickers to things. if you have any other questions, let me know!

[@richparsons7014]

This is an excellent video...told me exactly what I need to know and didn't just rely on buzz words and filler.

[@Reazy-]

is the A1 combo good enough, if you dont want to print abs asa nylon etc

[@daves6220]

Absolutely yes. In fact the A1’s are quieter and moisture isn’t that big of a deal with PLA. If you find it is, simply buy a spool dryer to use frequently. I have a mini and at work we just got an A1.

[@Dont_Poke_The_Bear]

You sold me... I have a bed slinger now, and while the screen on the A1 would be nice, I want a core xy and if I decide to add multicolor later, the AMS on top of the P1S is a much cleaner looking setup. My only hesitation is that as soon as I order, they will drop one with a larger print volume like they did with the a1 mini 😂😂😂

[@zackarybrown6752]

Thank you for all the effort you put into these videos. They really help break down a product into usable bits of information.

[@denismichel8385]

The Ideal machine for me would be an enclosed Core XY one like P1S or X1C, but with a next generation/upgraded AMS that is not such a pain to use.

[@Unknown_Disaster]

If you don't mind, what makes this AMS unit a pain to use?

[@denismichel8385]

@@Unknown_Disaster I have not experienced it personally but I have seen many people who were very satisfied with the printer but who had many failures with the AMS because of its drive system around the edge of the spool. Cardboard spools for example do not work well. The new AMS of the A1s seems more reliable.

[@orion2280]

Thanks your the reviews and logical outlook rather than just spouting off marketing points and specs. After watching the A1 review, I was sold, but they are out of stock, and my budget would allow it. So P1S with AMS for my first printer???

[@zackbowe1466]

thats what im thinking

[@Srt4drvr89]

Just got one of these as my first printer. Was user friendly. Already bought an A1 to go along with it

[@1066Loxley]

Just got my P1S, setup was easy enough and now just trying to decide what to print from the many options on the included SD card :)

[@GlennDowe]

Thanks for this down to earth review, this has swayed me to make the purchase of the P1S combo, although they’re currently back ordered through bambu until April 30th lol

[@Valley3d]

just picked up a p1s after using creality exclusively for approximately 5 years and I was so thoroughly impressed I actually pulled the trigger on a A1 mini as well

[@rubencabrera4364]

This dude is hilarious and very informative and I love his accent. Keep on making videos bro and I’ll keep following you.

[@FauxHammer]

Thank you so kindly…

[@JennyLove6988]

I appreciate this video! I love the ideas on what to print too! I just bought the p1s combo and can't wait for it to come in

[@InTheRedShirt]

Okay, fine. After talking to you at LVO (didn't buy the H&S) this is on my shortlist of soon to buy hobby items. Awesome meeting you and chatting random hobby stuff.

[@atom6_]

I have a P1S without AMS as I dont have a need for color changes nor want to sacrifice the space that the AMS takes up. I have had it for 8 months and I have yet to clean the build plate, every print sticks great and comes off really nicely. I had a Artillery Genius before, lots of levelling/1st layer issues. This printer is on another level, they behave like a microwave; set and forget - I have not had a single failed print since day one (I only print PLA). Which is the reason why they are so populair. Really happy with it. Note that you need change the max volumetric speed if you are using a "standard" PLA profile (12mm3) - set it to 20 and the speed goes up dramatically while print quality remains the same - requires some calibration to make sure it works.

[@thomasd9827]

AMS is also useful for using up an entire spool of filament. You can have the machine auto pull from the next spool once the current one runs out mid print.

[@bro589]

I got the ams even tho I don't do color prints. The ams saves me from having to change filament if I want to print something in different colors. I can make a white part, pull it off and bring a black part right after.

[@saintjames8108]

P1s has been an awesome printer for a beginner who wanted to print things and not tear their hair out diagnosing problems

[@abesolutzero]

Does this printer play well with PLA+?

[@impact0r]

7:34 You didn't link the shorts on the filament waste prevention.

[@richardsavoie2857]

I've followed your advice and ordered an Elegoo Saturn 4 Ultra and a Bambu P1S Combo. Since these will be my first 3D printers, I'll be back to your videos, picking your brain for advice I'm sure!

[@muckydog5806]

Almost went with the P1S but opted for the A1 with AMS lite instead which i have been super happy with untill the rear heatbed cable issue. Might be worth some A1 users returning their faulty units and upgrading to the P1S instead as i can see a long wait ahead with no printer at all whilst Bambu Lab get a grip of the situation.

[@FauxHammer]

I heard about that issue, didnt they fix it?

[@wk5199]

@@FauxHammer They've stopped A1 sales right now. Got 2 options for those with the cord problem, fix it your self with the parts they supply and get compensation or get a replacement printer for those that don't want to DIY. Those without the cord issue will either get sent a part that they can install for more strain relief or if you need it ASAP you can download and print it yourself. It's in their blog.

[@jake.doucet]

I bought a P1S because of this video. Thanks for your breakdown!

[@meadmaker4525]

As someone thinking about getting into 3D printing, I love the level of detail you can get with resin, but with the fumes, the mess, the curing station, the washing station, the hazardous waste disposal, etc., FDM looks a LOT more friendly. This unit and the X1 Carbon series are probably at the top of my list. The difficulty I'm having now is understanding PLA vs PET-G vs ABS. To be fair, I've kind of ruled out using ABS because of the fumes, so it's really just PLA and PETG (which also apparently comes with carbon fiber in some iterations).

[@FauxHammer]

PLA and PETG are almost different sides of the same coin. I’ve never seen any benefit personally in left to need to use it. People say it’s tougher but honestly, I’ve not seen anything that particularly shows this. FDM is more user friendly in terms of cleanup. Or lack thereof surely, at the cost of detail. But honestly, it all depends with what you want to print. PLA has been fine for me so far, even with basic functional parts

[@meadmaker4525]

@@FauxHammer - Thanks for your response. In the 2 weeks since I made my original post, I've watched a TON of FDM and SLA printer videos (lots of them yours - subbed). I think PLA will probably do everything I'd ever want for my projects (anything from minis to busts and larger figures to cosplay helmets and armor). The thing that tempts me away from units like the P1S or X1C is build volume, like on something like the Neptune 4 Max or the Creality K1 Max. I know you weren't terribly impressed with the Neptune 4, though. So I'm left to contemplate better user experience for a first-timer, but smaller build volume (Bambu) versus a more fiddly, somewhat less cooperative unit with a larger build volume (Neptune/Creality). I've also heard from a lot of people who've owned Bambu printers (print farms and solo units) that Bambu's aftermarket support is terrible and the printers break pretty often. I'm unsure where to file that (internet trolls vs valuable advice), but it's certainly a thing for a first-timer to consider. So, all of that to say, thanks for doing what you do to help those of us just starting in this hobby try to figure out which printer will best suit our needs. I'll keep watching...and eventually come to a decision.

[@joshmm141]

I was 75% sure I was purchasing a P1S tomorrow. This video bumped that up to 110%. I cannot wait to get my hands on this printer, print my boxes and tools, and then see where it leads me!

[@burnsyd17]

TBH, absolutely the best versus I've seen across a dozen plus versus I've watched.

[@Hugo-BB]

How long does it take for the printer to be delivered in the UK?

[@LA3198]

Thanks for a great video. You make some very strong arguments to go with the PIS over the more expensive X1C. I am a hobbyist and really don't need the capability of the X1C.

[@tonyt3484]

You mention that when printing with pla with the P1s, the top glass has to be removed to regulate temperature, I have read the same on some articles. BUT if I have an AMS filament unit on top, do I still need to remove the top lid or if I am printing pla, do I have to move the AMS to the side? Thanks for such great videos.

[@letswatchification]

I bought one today, i have used it for 3 prints so far anx all three came out near perfect. Stellar performance out of the box.

[@RathOX]

Id rather wait for the phrozen arco or bambus next announcement on the 5th of feb. 256mm bed is pretty small esp if you want to start making props.

[@FauxHammer]

I'm getting the Arco when it;s ready, still in dev stage, but I've seen some preview shots which I like.

[@RathOX]

@@FauxHammer thankfully its flying gantry! Ive been in talks, it seems good and the ams is a heated dryer too. But hopefully specs on paper to product it works well it even has a external filtration

[@TheRealBigTings]

I got into 3d printing 14 years ago built a couple with school funds because buying one was reserved for uni and wildly expincive, i just got the itch again about a month ago got my p1s last week and it is a whole new world everything prints 5-10 times faster than 14 years ago detail from the p1s it top notch and so easy to do an amaizing starting point for anyone

[@Cope_93]

ill buy my first 3d printer, the p1s tomorrow with AMS on their anniversary. Everything is just waiting in the shopping cart. so thrilled!

[@FauxHammer]

NICE!!!! this is what I like to see! Joy and Excitement!

[@seethruhead7119]

got my p1s last week wish i got an ams with it i bought a Voxelab Aquila couple years ago, never was successful printing anything with it. Since I got my p1s... it's been printing non stop

[@FauxHammer]

So good rigt, youc an alway add an AMS later, but that;s what I love, modular and upgradeable!

[@sleeper_5558]

I like your videos. Been 3d printing for about 3 months. I have an elegoo neptune 4 plus and 2 p1s's Looking at buying anther neptune 4 plus. BIG difference between set up and learning. If you could, I'm having an issue. Every time i switch filament, My machine (p1s) Says it is busy with another task. Making me have to shut the p1s completely off for like 10 seconds, i turn it back on and it works fine.. Could you possibly tell me what I'm doing wrong? Much appreciated

[@FauxHammer]

I’ve never seen this myself, sorry. Have you tried posting this in one of the Facebook or Reddit groups?

[@archemity]

Im planning to get a P1S with the AMS, question is, can it change color without purging? I just want to print rainbow colored planters, and don't mind the color mixing when it changes color, a slow and gradual color shift will make the planter looks cool actually.

[@CreateConsumeRepeat]

Could you share a link to the 3D file for the organizer at the 5:18 mark?

[@fredgenius]

Where can I get the stl for the AMS Dry Boxes shown @08:40?

[@FauxHammer]

A few people have asked but I can't find this exact one as I picked it at random. But search Makers World for AMS Drybox. there are loads

[@fredgenius]

@@FauxHammer Thanks.

[@xRaptorScreamx]

I'm considering in buying this, for ABS and ASA, but at the same time, from the research i did, there are people that complain that it has issues printing ABS/ASA

[@raphofthehills4405]

Have a P1S. Printing large ASA flat functional parts has been difficult. Spent weeks tweaking for cheap Elegoo ASA and heating the chamber to 60oC w a heat gun to avoid corners lifting and warping. 1.5 hours of preheating and cooldown phases... Printing small parts is probably fine, but without a heated chamber large ribbed parts just don't work. Bought Bambu ASA, will see if it prints better / faster. Am building an automatic heater lid now. Will see if the process can be automated. More on my raphtronic blog, in case it helps.

[@tombo7719]

I have a converted P1P > P1S.. that said X1’s have more features that are worth the money. Bambu rocks.

[@fredgenius]

Nice video, thanks. I bought a P1S on the strength of this review, arrives today.

[@FauxHammer]

Nice. I hope you love it!!!

[@fredgenius]

@@FauxHammer Thanks, not loving it atm, sad to say, can't get the damn thing to connect to my wifi and it's crippled without. Can only print from SD card and no live camera feed. Bambu support are useless!

[@Tome4kkkk]

Does it auto calibrate input shaping and self resonance like the A1 does? Should I buy used P1S or A1? Caveat: I do NOT need speed.

[@Tome4kkkk]

Bought new A1. No support for Cura is a huge bummer as any Prusa Slicer derivative including Orca is inferior in terms of usability by a mile!

[@JasonRobards2]

Yes. You just put the print on the SD and then the machine makes a lot of noise and then the piece comes out. Very out of the box. Very noise and bad WiFi too.

[@fausch]

Started with a P1P and essentially upgraded every part to make it a P1S, with the last piece being the AMS. I think most people only really need the P1P, but chances are you will eventually get curious about stronger materials, and you'll want that enclosure. I think the P1S is the "buy once, cry once" choice.

[@ryanreed8740]

I really wish I knew about Bambu Labs before I bought my Ender 3 S1. I dont get my spanners out when my car breaks down, I regret having to do the same when my Ender breaks down/never works.

[@jasonstclair6293]

I may be missing something, but coming from a Longer MK4 I'd say it's way more than a "slight increase" in print speed. I have only run three prints through my new P1S, but I have run each of them through a slicer set up for my old printer and it's like 1/3 of the time if not less. I was going to keep the Longer around for some basic parts, but after cranking out some parts over the last few hours that would have taken all weekend on it I think I'll look into ideas to repurpose it instead!!

[@vasacermak1]

I got a P1S last week and it has just been an amazing experience, from unboxing to printing

[@mancavemusician]

Convinced me to go with the P1S over the A1. Thanks

[@nevitznevitz8144]

Just wanted to say thanks for the review I was using a printer at our library and finally got my own thanks to this video I was able to confidently spend that much on a printer 😅

[@jeffreyfeenstra3238]

I just grabbed one of these on the sale from your link. 👍

[@Bergdorff07]

At 7:30, what STL file is the poop chute you printed? Thanks for the great video!

[@FauxHammer]

It’s called poopy shoe, there are a few versions

[@Tony-2023]

I like the look of this printer its defo on my wish list (Santa 🙏) im sick of having to do things like on my ender 3 like calibrating Esteps, scrap melted filament mess, blockages and the rest, this is a great video

[@mattben]

I ordered one yesterday, but yes I am still watching videos about them