Bambu Lab X1 & P1S Printing TPU - Its This Easy

[@robert_g_fbg]

So the flexible boat is called a BENDCHY, right? 😊

[@HansJoachimMaier]

My brain hurts now 😅

[@joebrassell2671]

I see what you did there

[@andrewpaul3212]

thumbs up, but a vocal "booooo"

[@SSPENGUIN1]

Get out. Go. Think about what you've done (well done on the dad joke, you magnificent bastard)

[@TheGantus]

😂👍🏻

[@likwidkool]

Thanks Ian. I just got my first printer which is a P1S combo and I learned more in this 11 minute video than the few dozen other videos I’ve watched. I’ve been using the included pla while getting used to the slicer and printing in general. This video gave me the pep talk I needed. Gonna give some fpv prints a try.

[@madlad1.]

Fpv prints? Like lithophane images?

[@likwidkool]

@@madlad1. FPV is First Person View It’s a term for the type of drone I fly. It has a camera and I see what it sees through my goggles. TPU parts are essential for arm guards, antenna mounts, action camera mounts etc.

[@samcrunkleton3420]

Just finished my first TPU print after your excellent instructions. Thank you!

[@34griter]

I had to search out this video, as it's the best guide I could find to printing with TPU. I needed it when I actually began my TPU journey. Prints came out fine and dandy and the splitter works marvelously. Cheers!

[@73FPV]

My i have the link to the splitter. Same experience as you.

[@TheJordanJ]

Im going to try the one from bambu , its a 4 to 1 adapter

[@JamesWardGodsMagicGuy]

THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THIS I WAS TOLD I WOULD NEVER GET TO USE TPU EVER AGAIN, YOU SIRE A JEDI MASTER

[@MrTechcat]

Didn’t show the important. what is the speed for TPU printing on bambu?

[@Leclaron]

I just checked and his slicer profile is available for download in the description. Hope that helps.

[@tribar-6886]

The maximum print speed is defined by the "Max volumetric Speed" in the filament settings. The "Generic TPU" profile has a "Max volumetric Speed" of 3.2 mm3/s. This results in a maximum print speed of 40mm/s with a 0.4mm nozzle & 0.2mm layer height (regardless the higher print speeds in the provided/chosen Process Preset, they will be ignored). Max print speed equals 'Volumetric Speed'/ ('Nozzle Diameter' x 'Layer Height')

[@3D_AIRSOFT626]

@@tribar-6886with bambu tpu?

[@tribar-6886]

@@3D_AIRSOFT626 Bambu TPU 95A has a maximum flowrate of 3.6 mm3/s.

[@3D_AIRSOFT626]

@@tribar-6886 so the max spedd would be? Sorry but I do not know as I only use pla

[@chrisbarnes3864]

Ive only just gotten into 3d printing. I have the bambu x1 carbon on the way and am doing all the research i can. I want to hit the ground running when it comes in. Thank you very much for this video as everything ive seen said tpu was a no go for the bambu.

[@conorstewart2214]

Most of the issues with TPU are with the AMS not the printer itself. Same with abrasives. The printer itself can handle TPU and abrasives no problem.

[@jakeMTSU]

@@conorstewart2214 AMS NOT Compatible - on bambu site

[@HeyAndre7]

Are you using the special TPU plate or the one that came with the printer. I noticed old plates were able to print TPU (it has the classification on the plate) but the new ones does not specify TPU, only PLA, PTEG and ABS

[@alexbringhurst8881]

Thank you for the video! Just got my P1S and I am loving it. I've enjoyed your FPV videos so I'm excited to see your vids about this printer. Thank you for all you do!

[@johnparker2636]

Seen a fair few reviews of the P1S but all are using the AMS. Great to see how it works without it. Great job

[@grampafpv8013]

very good review for this i have a few friends that were scared to print tpu on there bambu labs printers and i told them just watch and follow this video now there all printing tpu on there p1p's and p1s's

[@timenright7934]

So incredibly helpful and well explained. Thanks so much for the link to your TPU profile!

[@glowpipe]

Is that the gold dual sided textured plate that came with the printer? And did you not use any glue? I need to print tpu now and im afraid to ruin the build plate

[@djwhu77]

I too have this query - the bambu lab webpage for the texture pei sheet says to use glue stick for TPU. Did you have any issues without using glue stick?

[@glowpipe]

@@djwhu77 I just used the glue stick and printed 4 very large wheels. That worked fine and the glue was easy to remove. I have yet to try without glue. Even with the glue i had a hard time removing the print, but as soon as i got a piece up, I could just use a painters spatula to "cut" it loose

[@joshhager2177]

How do I add the tpu profile

[@tribar-6886]

File > Import > Import Configs

[@SUPPORTYOURSELF]

Excited to try out some TPU tonight on my X1C! Thanks for the video!

[@giuseppecurreli2255]

Don't you have issues with default PEI textured plate? Does TPU stick on the plate, doesn't it?

[@valabellamy4570]

I follow

[@MadRC]

Tpu sticks fine. No issues.

[@kellio48]

This video is very helpful and informative. I have the A1 printer and have ben searching for a way to set printing parameters for PTU on the external spool for a week so hopefully the same will apply to the Bambu Lab A1 as well..

[@mollyo7308]

Can you do a video on where to enter the code in bambu studio?

[@tribar-6886]

File > Import > Import Configs

[@rudigerschone2228]

Danke!

[@MaxMustermännlein]

Hi, dont you have to reduce the speed´s ???

[@tribar-6886]

The maximum print speed is defined by the "Max volumetric Speed" in the filament settings. The "Generic TPU" profile has a "Max volumetric Speed" of 3.2 mm3/s. This results in a maximum print speed of 40mm/s with a 0.4mm nozzle & 0.2mm layer height (regardless the higher print speeds in the provided/chosen Process Preset, they will be ignored). Max print speed equals 'Volumetric Speed'/ ('Nozzle Diameter' x 'Layer Height')

[@mongojerry72]

Very Helpful! Thank you for taking the time to create this video.

[@garylee7176]

Thank you Ian. Fantastic Video and incredibly informative, i have learned a lot watching this. I too recently bought a P1S and im quite new to 3d printing.

[@RiderGSA72]

I'm just testing out the new AMS-TPU from BambuLabs, it does seem a bit stiffer than the BASF filament i am used to wokring with but fingers crossed, i have high hopes...

[@TheTomJon]

There's a new bambu labs TPU filament for AMS with a slighter higher shore hardness. Wondering if you'd revisit and see what you think with their slightly stiffer TPU

[@baggszilla]

How do you release TPU to change to another TPU color? Also what happens when you run out of TPU? The last time I did this the TPU got jammed up in the extrud6snd I had to take it all apart and get it out. Not a pleasant time. Thanks

[@daveirion5987]

Thanks so much for this video. I was trying to figure out how to set everything up on my own to print TPU 95A HF on my P1S and I was really struggling with Bambu Studio (it's not intuitive). Your video did the trick. Perfect!

[@sasaciric298]

First time TPU user here, this video was very helpful. Ian, thank you very much!

[@Forsaykin]

Thank you so much for sharing your settings! I was at my wits end until I came across your vid. Thanks!

[@73FPV]

I used your json file preset and got sainsmart tpu and on my x1c its perfect. Just awesome. Thanks for the work you do.

[@califpv]

Where did you load in the .Json file on Bambu studio?

[@73FPV]

@@califpv O i get it. I had the same problem.. Import file, Very top left corner (file) Import, Bottom choice. There you go..

[@FPVQuadModz]

@@73FPV thanks for this post, I needed this help as well. 👍

[@rb3d797]

Hi, have you tried the TPU85A?

[@tylerbell6796]

If it’s on the spool, won’t it soak up moisture in the air? Seems like it wouldn’t soak up moisture if it is in the AMS.

[@impact0r]

It needs to be in a dryer

[@paulriggs42]

Thanks for the video, I just ordered a P1S so looking forward to experimenting with it

[@B0M0A0K]

I have a new P1S Combo and am keen to try out TPU. Your video was incredibly useful for detailing the process. Thanks!

[@diy_wizard]

Thanks for the instruction! Do you know what to do when the TPU cant be loaded? I hear the stepper working but no filament comed out of th nozzle...

[@MadRC]

Have you given it a push though as it’s trying to extrude ?

[@diy_wizard]

@@MadRC yes i did. and I feel it beeing pulled, but somehow it can be extruded. I tried another TPU filament know and it just works fine, don’t know what the issue is with the other one… Thanks for answering!

[@TropicalPinoyVibes]

What temperature do you use ? Don´t see it in the profile link, or i must be blind. But i cant get my tpu to stop stringing. Best result seemed at 250 degrees but still has stringing. Have dried it for over 24 hours

[@tribar-6886]

I succesfully print HP-TPU from creality at 215°C

[@sttm1283]

good video. dont know whats wrong with me, been printing on a prusa for years, and a creality before that, and now all of a sudden, when thinking of trying out tpu on the p1s i got second guesses and the thumb when right in the middle of my hand 😆 im trying the prima creator tpu, but i cant find any print profile for it.

[@420pablo69]

Thank you for being straight forward, non of the over the top bs 👍

[@Joey4420]

Thank you so much. I was prepping to print with TPU and didn't know the setup and this helped 100%

[@simracingnerddad4547]

Why do you print Go pro mounts with TPU? I have Go Pro and I am interested if it has any benefits that i can give it a try.

[@Frantisek7403]

Great video. Can't find the setting :(

[@MadRC]

Now Added drive.google.com/file/d/11jylQH4w3X0lLyQuIfnqkTdUoYRSsUnA/view?usp=drive_link

[@Donorcyclist]

Bravo! I wish that all how-to videos were this thorough and simple! My only question now is speed. When I look at the required speed for my filament, it says no more than 50mm/s but the standard Bambu Studio settings show 200mm/s print speed. I thought that when I told the machine that I was using TPU, it would give me settings usable by TPU. Should I print at the higher speed, or should I use the recommended speeds and top out at 50mm/s? Thanks for a great vide!

[@JK190-Jk]

Maybe try the calibrations and see if it still prints good and if it not, then change the speed to 50mm/s etc

[@jafarsilva-leonard8337]

Thanks for the Video, how do you add the TPU settings to the machine though?

[@lakesolon2027]

Update (1 year later): You no longer need to do the step described at 4:11 ( kzbin.info/www/bejne/nJnYZnZjaKZ9rNE ) as in the current version once you've defined what's on the external spool clicking "sync" for the AMS will add it to your list as a fifth option.

[@gaidkey1128]

working on selling my ender 3 v2,anycubic vyper,and rostock max v4 to get one of these.this video sold me on getting one asap.thank you

[@MadRC]

Thanks.

[@klave8511]

:keep one of those, my X1C prints Shore 80 TPU beautifully, about half way to 75%, then the filament stops extruding while the X1C keeps moving in the air. Restarting does the same, maybe going further or maybe less. My E3V2 prints it perfectly (I have a sprite extruder).

[@Just4FunRC]

Just ordered the x1, the news about not able to use tpu with ams was a huge bummer. but still think its a good printer.. been running my ender 3pro since launch. trying to convert it to an idex printer, just waiting for parts :)

[@josefdahari]

It's a bummer for sure it would of been a dream to get the ams to work but hopefully Bambu has something up the sleeves ;)

[@Just4FunRC]

@@josefdahari well we are getting there. we already have stronger gears for the feeder. hydra mod, silica gel storage. even heated ams. i got the combo one. just so i could tinker with the ams.

[@josefdahari]

@@Just4FunRC absolutely dude. Once the tpu with ams gets working properly it will be amazing.

[@MOVIEKICKS]

Have you printed 85A from the external spool holder?

[@sarcasticfpv]

Hi Ian, I have a question about the Y-Splitter you have showed did you use some fittings thingies or did you just print one where the ptfe tubes can be pushed in?

[@MadRC]

I used the PTFE push in but it can be problematic, the metial fittings work better.

[@sarcasticfpv]

@@MadRC thanks a lot I will most probably get the original even up to four one. Its 5€ + shipping I think its not worth the hassle if filament doesnt slide easy enough or may get stuck for that small sum

[@shweenz]

Thanks for the info and insight. With the Y adapter for the filament in the back, I assume you still have to retract the filament until the tubing is clear? If so, what is the purpose of the adapter? Is it just so you don't have to disconnect the tubing from the AMS every time?

[@chuckmerja]

Yes, so u don't have to disconnect

[@atlas-InGymNeering]

Great video! Thanks for your help! Greets from Germany 🇩🇪

[@londongrace5784]

Can you test softer shore hardness than 95A? I've only seen people try 95A. Can you try 55A or Varioshore?

[@ollierinko9387]

I've been printing 95A just fine for a long time, but ran into massive issues with 60A. I'll be testing adjusting the tension bolt (lower tension), to see if it helps at all.

[@008loloy]

Thanks for the video. I thought flexibles are no go for bambu, but you showed us. Now I have decided to go for Bambu, but after Sept. 20. Excellent!!

[@Trizelz]

Do you have a preference for bambu tpu vs sainsmart tpu?

[@DennieSparkman]

Any info on using Flashforge Flexible filament? No probs printing TPU on the P1S but the Flashforge Flexible filament is quite different. Not really seeing anyone using Flashforge Flexible on the Bambi P1S.

[@rossmholden]

Thanks for this. I learned the hard way the AMS was not compatible with TPU. Probably should have read the instructions. It didn't reach the spool and I was very lucky to be able to pull it out without it snapping. Lesson learned.

[@BrainDeath89]

I've learned it the hard lesson, too xd

[@califpv]

New to FDM printing. Where do I input this G-Code in Bambu studio that you provided Ian? Feel like I've looked everywhere 🤦🏻

[@MadRC]

You should be just able to drag it into the profiles.

[@sabrinafurley3092]

How do I install that tpu profile on the x1 carbon once I've downloaded it ?

[@tribar-6886]

File > Import > Import Configs

[@lr7974]

tpu profile link broken?

[@lavachemist]

Same, I don't see the link at all

[@MadRC]

Yea sorry I missed that. I will upload when I get back home. Sorry.

[@atixhd]

Same. no profile.

[@Drawmaster33]

The same!

[@MadRC]

Now Added drive.google.com/file/d/11jylQH4w3X0lLyQuIfnqkTdUoYRSsUnA/view?usp=drive_link

[@mozzee56]

Can I use the TPU profile on the A1 as well?

[@aeonjoey3d]

So I’m a bit too afraid to use it without first buying an active drybox for the spool - my filament is stored in a dryboxthat’s a big enclosed industrial cabinet and I might consider drilling a hole in it though.

[@arthurtorricer4544]

what temperature and speed used for TPU on A1 mini and X1C.. can I use the normal nozzles machine came with.

[@tribar-6886]

The maximum print speed is defined by the "Max volumetric Speed" in the filament settings. The "Generic TPU" profile has a "Max volumetric Speed" of 3.2 mm3/s. This results in a maximum print speed of 40mm/s with a 0.4mm nozzle & 0.2mm layer height (regardless the higher print speeds in the provided/chosen Process Preset, they will be ignored). Max print speed equals 'Volumetric Speed' / ('Nozzle Diameter' x 'Layer Height') The print temperature depends on the values of the manufacturer and is usally between 200°C and 230°C. Bed temperatures between 30°C and 45°C Best results with Enineering Plate and Textured PEI Plate All nozzle materials can be used (brass, steel).

[@Sedowe]

do I need a other nozzle? or can I use the nozzle how is shipped with the P1S ?

[@tribar-6886]

You do not need another nozzle

[@Hopeinformer]

I've tried to simply remove the PTFE tube and leave the AMS attached but in the BambuStudio it gave me the run around until I unplugged it. I'm not sure if there was a setting I missed but I hope to figure it out because that is an annoying part.

[@Humbledandelion]

U print with 0.4 nozzle? I read somewhere they recomend 0.6

[@icantdrive75]

Any idea how much the pressure advance value matters for TPU? Just for fun I ran a test, and found I had to run the bowden settings just to start to see a change in the lines. I ended up at .26, an order of magnitude higher than the default. Maybe it doesn't matter at the speeds TPU prints at, so no one ever mentions it. We'll see if my prints improve!

[@SgtMajor82]

Could you use the BL Y Splitter for the PLA and use it on the rear spool holder and then not have to disconnect the AMS?

[@tribar-6886]

Yes you can

[@ianphillips3343]

Thanks for the vid, it really helped me... BUT, I have tried a few different TPU brands in my P1P with no AMS and many brands would not even feed through the feed gears or hot end.. they just appeared to get tangled round the feed gears, which was a right royal pain in the rear to get access to and unclog. indeed I ended up just buying a new hot end as even after clearing the clog in the gears I could not get any other material to feed through the hot end. I did alter the feed spring too to no joy..... Eyeron is the only non bambu brand I have actually been able to feed through the Bambu lab P1P... PS I usually use Overture TPU on my other printers, ( Elegoo Neptune 2s) just fine... Any thought or advise? Thanks in advance Ian FuriousRC

[@raymondborn1002]

Do you need to use glue on the PEI plate with TPU?

[@MadRC]

I have not.

[@Auzzzzzzieeeee]

I’m soon getting a p1s with ams I think I’m just going to print AMS compatible filament.

[@B0M0A0K]

I have seen others talk about the need to change the plate to something rated for TPU. What plate did you use in your machine please?

[@tribar-6886]

Best results with Enineering Plate and Textured PEI Plate

[@Raydio6]

What do you think the best printer for tpu is?

[@TimeNfeel91]

Do I need a different build plate than my stock one? Mine only says PLA-ABS-PETG

[@MadRC]

No it’s fine.

[@bobcarwell9172]

How do you load the Sain Smart TPU profile you provided for download into the Bambu Studio slicer ?

[@baldrickaus]

File -> Import -> Import Configs

[@EPeltzer]

The big reason I was going to get the AMS was to do multi material especially TPU. That is very very disappointing 😞. Wonder if Bambu is ever going to fix this issue with the AMS.

[@sirredbeard89]

How do you add the 0.20mm TPU @BBL X1C-.json profile to the software?

[@Viperwon]

I'm concerned about the plastic connector to the body drooping?

[@davidshaw9324]

If you disconnect the PTFE tube connector from the other side you have the small piece of PTFE tube to push straight into 👍🏻

[@MadRC]

Yea I always prefer to leave the connector on so I don’t let the ptfe get pulled back in

[@_param]

Sir do I need to change my nozzle to hardened?

[@tribar-6886]

No, a brass nozzle works just fine

[@jack91522]

Do you need glue on the textured pei sheet for printing TPU 95?

[@tribar-6886]

No, providing you cleaned the plate with warm water and soap.

[@ryancheesman400]

Do you crack open the top lid? Or do you leave it fully enclosed?

[@Stubones999]

I was expecting to be able to use it with the print option but that only supports the AMS materials... Why isn't color 0 the filament on the aux hub hanger? Second, can an AMS hub be used without a second AMS to feed alternative filaments like TPU and CF filaments?

[@the_alechemist7054]

While you can't use the AMS to print TPU, is the environment in the AMS desirable for TPU storage?

[@MadRC]

Absolutely

[@MadRC]

Hi Everyone, sorry I was traveling, the link is here to the TPU Profile - drive.google.com/file/d/11jylQH4w3X0lLyQuIfnqkTdUoYRSsUnA/view?usp=drive_link

[@ZippyFPV]

Hey Ian - Can you do a short or something to show how to utilize this? It seems a few of us are struggling to find a resource showing how to load the profile. I've tried a few things, including saving the JSON to my profiles, with no success. Thanks for all you do!

[@ZippyFPV]

Ah - way easier than I was making it. For those that may stumble on this... Just go to File -> Import -> Import Configs then select the saved JSON file

[@dyo-lu2gm]

​@ZippyFPV Thanks it helped a lot 😆

[@anstef1485]

Thsnk you! Waiting for my P1S. This is super informative and useful! Keep it up!

[@TheHelicapt]

Was it difficult for the TPU to push out the old PLA that was in the hot end ?

[@edrousejr]

Thanks this answers a few questions I had for TPU on my X1C

[@ippaku]

Thank you I enjoyed your video even though I’m two months late to it I printed one of those wire connectors just like you and it was horrible so now I went to the one that has the sockets in it and oh my God it’s life-changing. Anyway thanks again no clogs and happy days

[@janice23847]

Can you please share the link to the design you used for the one with sockets, thanks!

[@ippaku]

@@janice23847 It’s on maker world. I will find you the exact one. I’m not sure it allows me to post links on here, but give me a couple hours. I’m not at my computer.

[@ippaku]

@@janice23847 so I tried posting the link the channel deleted it. So click on my picture here to to my channel view the description and I put the link as the description of my KZbin channel you can also just add me on Makerworld same name and then see my collection of mods I did/use with my bambu. Always happy to talk 3d print and painting n

[@Shafy7]

dont we need glue on the plate for tpu? \

[@Tacomaster-lq2ik]

I want to be able to have multi material printing capabilities so I plan on selling my ender 3 v2 neo to get the p1s. I would get the A1 since its much cheaper but I dont feel like having to get my own enclosure or anything.

[@ronaldhoppus9015]

How does the "TPU Profile Link" set the parameters for TPU. It looks like a process file with the default settings for setting up the model and not the filament. This is new to me so correct me if wrong. Enjoy your videos. Thanks

[@paulmaher1705]

TPU 95A should be fine at a fairly slow speed, more flexible stuff will likely be more problematic? I have flexible 65a, 85a and 85a, filaments & for the very soft stuff the extruder tensioner will need to be relaxed as in my experience the softer filaments will just get chewed up in the gears otherwise. I would also not fancy trying to push very flexible filament into/aling the bowden tube, its likely to be hard work.

[@zoulogist9171]

Do you need to use glue?

[@FPVQuadModz]

Thanks, this got me started with TPU in my new X1C. 🤘

[@TheHillsHaveFPV]

what TPU brands do you recommend?

[@valdice]

@Mads Tech, so if i understand good, with Y mod i can load in the sllicer external TPU and multicolor PLA on AMS, can i print combined TPU/PLA in the same process switching PLA colors fused on top of TPU?

[@baddan]

Thank you! Now I can print correctly with your profile

[@matthewthompson7012]

Any luck with TPE? I cant get it to feed correctly.

[@briandonovan9091]

Could you just add a switch to turn off the drive for one of the filament handler bays? That way you can still do multi filament.

[@NeilKagan]

is there a way to make this preset work with the A1mini?

[@JoanneHastie]

I found your video AFTER I put TPU in the AMS. Won't make that mistake twice!

[@Suchtzocker]

but what if i want to print multi material how do i handle fhe switchover myself ?