The Truth About the Bambulab A1 Mini┃My Honest 3-Month Review (how I fixed Its Issues)

[@muwiart]

Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe if you found this video helpful. ꩜ Let me know your thoughts or questions in the comments-I’d love to help!

[@3dprintmonster]

1:56 How you paint them? It's shining how?

[@mcguillotine]

try flipping your filament around, in the video it looks like its coming out of the front, which is more strain to pull, try it so it feeds out of the back of the roll and you should have less hangups. Good luck!

[@muwiart]

Hi! Thanks for your comment! Will definitely try it out! 😊

[@JulesHatton]

Yes, this makes a huge difference, I think the instructions for the part muwiart printed actually say this. I printed a remix of that design with the handle and it said feed over the top of the spool not the bottom, no problems since.

[@wyattodney9776]

this! the filiment is already naturally curved in a certain direction so it just makes sense to take the path of least resistance

[@CraftifyPrints420]

Mini is fine I had mine almost a whole year now. Not a single issue only had to re apply oils and grease recently. Works great with the AMS and little waist

[@chumbawumba1959]

Love this video, especially that you used the 3D printer to print a better part (spool) for the printer to avoid the "spool stuck" errors. Oh, and its spelled "Quiet" (no sound) vs. "Quite" which is a diff word :)

[@datmixednut1254]

Not even watching whole video I consider this clickbait , I've bought 10 a1 mini's not one issues! Great way to get views. Let's go BAMBU!

[@smokehead5318]

Same

[@Bards.98]

Damn, what are you doing with all those printers?

[@SocksGlows]

@@Bards.98 lmao i was gonna ask the same thing, likr bro mining crypto with 3d printers or smth bruh?

[@OrdinaryLatvian]

@@SocksGlows Maybe they have a print farm. The mini would be a weird choice, though.

[@justylex]

I love my A1 mini. I use it every day and it has been very reliable.

[@ІванЦвєтков]

After 1800 hours of printing i had 1 serious meintenance) Good printer, almost perfect after creality)

[@airheadbit1984]

Nice review, I purchased the Mini to do small things and with the stock nozzle it printed the PTFE tube clip perfect with the stock nozzle and fine setting. I bought into the Bambu Labs 'Spool/Refill' scheme as I'm tired of spending hours 'tweaking' settings on each spool of filament I buy. The stock setup works with the plastic spool from Bambu Labs, a poop bucket and deflector are a must to add. The downside from me has been lack of parts (hotend) and supplies (filament), Bambu is out of both here in the USA, it is the 'Season'.

[@muwiart]

Hi! Thanks for the comment. I agree with you. I hoped that it'd be equipped with more things too.

[@vinnieyang5422]

You need a filament dryer/dehydrator because the ambient moisture is getting into the filament, making it less malleable and causing the spool is stuck error. It's counter intuitive but it'll even help improve your prints.

[@muwiart]

@@vinnieyang5422 Thanks for the comment! I use a filament dehydrator now and then to ensure my filaments are neat. It's surely a must have item for 3D printing 🤗

[@rareplaystations]

Can you share the .stl file for the spool holder?

[@mhouslay7281]

Thanks so much for such a helpful, clear and informative video. That was super useful as I’m on the verge of entering the 3D printing world and you’ve reassured me that this is the model to go for and how to deal with potential issues. BambuLab offer various extras when you order but, for a beginner, it’s hard to know what to choose and there is pretty much no help out there. Your comment on the 0.2mm nozzle and PLA were really appreciated. I’m also tempted by the combo kit - have you tried that? Looking forward to making g models for my grandkids. Tx again. 👍 ps - have subscribed and liked.

[@muwiart]

Hi, thank you for your comment. I really appreciate it! About the extended kit, I've been thinking getting it. But for now I only need 1 filament for my figures. Once I'll need multiple material/colors then I'll probably get it. I haven't made a full research, but it's apparently pretty good but it takes a lot of area space - it no longer is a "mini-kit".

[@mhouslay7281]

Hi I received and installed my combo a week ago. It’s amazing. I’m loving it. Just wonderful to watch as well. Have printed lots of stuff from maker world and am now learning Bambu studio to modify and, hopefully, create. The AMS works well so I’m glad I bought it. Thanks so much for your video - it totally helped me to decide on what to buy. All best wishes and Happy New Year.

[@3dprintmonster]

She is super cute How many agree?

[@the_flash_light]

To take printed figures easier after print I'd suggest taking bed plate and bend it a bit. It'll work even with still hot prints and the plate will remain flat. 😊

[@muwiart]

That's a great idea!

[@Harani66]

so far I've only had one problem with my A1 mini. the filament sensor switch in tool head got stuck in the open position The software was reporting that filament was loaded even when it wasn't. I knew it wasn't a blockage as I could put filament in by hand and and hit extrude. but I could not load any filament automatically as it goes through an unload procedure first and then fails at that point when it reads the sensor and thinks the previous filament did not unload correctly I was able to resolve this by taking apart the tool head and resetting the small lever under the filament sensor.

[@muwiart]

@@Harani66 I'm glad you found a solution!!

[@martimmacau4504]

Great review! Im curious on what sander do you use for your mini figures im really looking for one but cant decide on which one :/.

[@muwiart]

It's a tool called "dremel" I have one from the brand called Fieldman

[@martimmacau4504]

@muwiart Tysm! Keep up the amazing work😄

[@Xule-c7u]

First, I love your art so much❤️I didn't know your dolls were printed on a 3D printer, how does it work? Do you hire someone to do the design for you to print? Do you need to use any additional program or do you just print it with the program? I'm just very curious sorry 😅

[@muwiart]

I design my own 3D designs in a program called Zbrush and then I use a slicer by Bambulab 😊.

[@hyune7517]

actually spool holder with bearing is not good Momentum of spool keep rolls the spool and tangle the filament So I suggest you to print solid spool holder or use bearing that more friction

[@trevorbelmont4633]

She is kinda like her prints... cute

[@pavelperina7629]

My major annoyance is that external spool holder is not wide enough (some spools are 70mm wide) and without that mod you showed, when arm goes up after print, it unwinds spool and when it goes down, it losens it and filament goes over the edge. Another minor complain is that with AMS lite it's not compact at all, quite the opposite. Then I would not call it quiet at all, with matte PLA and 0.4mm nozzle, it can go really fast and it produce lot of vibrations and also there is fan noise when printing overhangs. PETG is silent thou.

[@muwiart]

I had exactly this issue. My spools come in large format and so it occasionally would just pop right off the spool holder 😅. I truly am so glad it doesn't happen to me anymore ever since I printed the adjustment.

[@Ac1Techfr]

Same, my filament is stuck, how to fix

[@israelrobles681]

Hello! I see you make traditional art too. and see your issue with layer lines. first check if you are printing too fast. Maybe a coat of primer can fix that, I use wood filler too to fill the lines and then a small sanding and priming do the magic. Your dolls would look like resin printed.

[@muwiart]

Hey! Thanks for your comment. I haven't tried adjusting the speed yet, but perhaps it'd be better if printed slow. I use primer, but just an acrylic art one. I'm considering maybe more industrial type of primer. I usually fill in with wall putty and sand it but it doesn't fill all the gaps as the putty grains are too large😅 so thanks for the tip!

[@SmallThings901]

The first 3D printer I ever bought was the Tronxy Crux 1 and Personally It isn't a good printer, and I always found myself having to every now and then to fix it. I paid $250CAD for the machine. But I wish I would of waiting more to get this printer for only $219CAD

[@akbermehdi3626]

I wanted to ask recently my bambu Lab A1 has been freezing always at 65% of my 3d models and does not move, and I have to cancel print and restart. Can you please help?

[@comediehero]

You can also ask on the Bambulab Subreddit or open a support ticket in the Bambu Handy App

[@muwiart]

Something similar happened to me. Have you tried re-calibrating your printer in the settings? I usually do it every 3-4 prints or before printing anything big. Also updating the firmware could help too. I believe there could be tons of other reasons why it's not working properly. Let me know how it goes. Good luck!

[@JpGameplaysz]

nice video!

[@okancolak3904]

The worst part is that anything you do that has support doesnt print well... I think AMS is a must so that you can use different materials for support, wish someone told me that before I purchsed

[@muwiart]

I am considering getting myself an AMS! Thanks for the tip!!

[@jackie87430]

I still wonder why you would want to physically block the camera eye with their cover. I can’t understand why they put it on there. Can anyone enlighten me?

[@muwiart]

Now when you say it..hmm... I've never thought of it 🤔it's actually such an unnecessary part. Maybe for protecting the lens from scratches? 🤣

[@jackie87430]

@ Now I *need* to know! lol

[@JevousGaming]

@muwiartI think the thought of an easily accessible camera into your home might be a safety concern.

[@LoknAtstuf]

LMFAO @! THANK GOD THERE ARE NO ISSUES IN THE VIDEO! CUZ I JUST BOUGHT 1 FOR MY 13YR DAUGHTER YESTERDAY! ALSO THANKS FOR SHARING THE MINOR HICCUPS ... THAT ARE EASILY FIXABLE.

[@kylehd8453]

Yeah this video definitely getting a down vote. Stop click baiting

[@tonytwistuk]

Unfortunately, this is not available with my country, United Kingdom

[@boove]

It definitely is.

[@Littlebrownchicken]

You could have just flipped the filament spool around

[@clintonmccoy3551]

6 months no issues

[@tmireviews2684]

Ive had this printer for about 2 weeks and havent had any issues regarding first layer except when i used. 0.8mm nozzle. The machine is quiet except for the video game startup noises. I have an Anycubic Kobra 3 with an ACE but that machine is really noisy hence the size but it vibrates like crazy with small prints.

[@real_e]

FYI you can turn off the cool noises it makes in the settings on the printers screen.

[@jacobwasherelol]

woah

[@AmadeusBirca]

These "bad" parts are just a joke. Bed size too small? It's called a mini for a reason, if you want a bigger size, you get the bigger one. Same as for the nozzle - I'd understand if you couldn't change it, but it's shipped with a "neutral" size. The 0.2 has a very specific case use.

[@muwiart]

The “bad” parts might be seen as inconveniences for some people, depending on how they use the printer. Everyone has different needs, and these are issues I’ve personally experienced that could be problematic for others too. I’m here to share what you can expect, so you’re better prepared. Thanks for the comment!

[@dyllonrichards7865]

You think maybe you're getting spool errors cuz of that travesty you have with your spool? Why do you have multiple loops just un wound? Don't spin it for fun

[@muwiart]

@@dyllonrichards7865 It was just a preview of the spool holder, I don't have it coiled like that when I print of course. 😀

[@sohailansari1116]

Is ender better than bambu?

[@mythicalgamer7822]

Personally, i think the Bambu printers are better. I had an ender 3 v3 ke, but i didnt use it that much. After that i bought a bambu lab p1s and i use that much more. But it comes down to personal preference.

[@RobertLeeMonterroso]

No

[@twanlange2827]

You could make an ender better than a bambu if you invest into upgrades. It would end up costing much more than just buying a bambu, take loads of work, might be a bit janky, but if you like tinkering then it might be a nice challenge. Some people like tinkering with the printer more than actually printing

[@muwiart]

I had Ender 3 since 2019 and it's definitely a big difference compared to the newer printers. So I can't compare. However, there's a common comparison between the Bambu A1 and Ender 3 V3 and it comes up close in review videos. But I still chose Bambu as I think it has better overall specs and experience.

[@sohailansari8418]

@@muwiart thanks guys ill buy bambu then ❤️🙏

[@trungnguyen-ji8hw]

Print a poop deflector and bucket

[@trippyzocy]

Ei question, do have a boyfriend already? 😊

[@MAGIC_JEFF]

its is VERY quite i mean cmon its so quite you can barely hear how QUIET IT IS LEARN TO SPELL HOLY COW

[@muskadobbit]

Punctuation? That’s not hard to learn either.

[@MAGIC_JEFF]

@@muskadobbit exactly

[@user-ht5ce2it3z]

Is this AI made or something? Some of the spelling is wrong and it sounds like an AI voice.

[@muwiart]

@@user-ht5ce2it3z it's my voice and English is not my first language 🙂

[@AM-jw1lo]

Sound effect became annoying, and is always unnecessary. Having a chime go off every few seconds... really.

[@real_e]

FYI you can turn that off

[@codingjoe]

The filament feeder location is a big design flaw over which I am currently in a legal battle with Bambu Lab. They should issue a proper recall. I lost so many prints to the filament wrapping around the spool holder arm. Other than that, a great printer, especially for the price.

[@sohailansari8418]

Can u suggest me a better one with same range

[@codingjoe]

@sohailansari8418 I'd still say it's the best one, and not only for the price. Ease of use and print quality are unmatched.

[@muwiart]

I saw a lot of complaints about the feeder in the community. Went through it a few times when my print suddenly had an issue mid-printing and that really bothered me. Luckily, I don't print over 5 hours otherwise I'd go crazy if it suddenly stopped before it was finished. Good luck with your case! 😊

[@JulesHatton]

Legal action is a bit extreme and presumably is costing you much more than the printer haha, just print the fix from Makerworld.

[@codingjoe]

@JulesHatton companies have responsibilities and can't push consumers around. Someone needs to bite the bullet, you're welcome.