12 Essential Bambu Lab A1 Maintenance Steps You Must Do!

[@TheEdgeofTech]

I was following the guides in their wiki when I made this video. From what i saw it only showed lubing the top of the X rail. But in one of their short videos it actually shows lubing the bottom too. So don't forget to put a couple drops on the bottom of the x rail!

[@DaddyDaughterRC-sw2zb]

What a great tutorial and simple step by step guide. Thank you for sharing and being a great teacher 👍👍👍👍👍

[@SEEtheREPLAY]

Dude, you are awesome! My son and I have learned a lot from your videos in a short amount of time. Great camera work, love the energy and excitement you share as you go through the steps. We wanted to say Thank you & you've gained a subscriber.

[@meadmaker4525]

Excellent video! Just got my A1/AMS-Lite combo a couple weeks ago and this really helped walk me through the routine maintenance.

[@bloodyfinger5]

Another great video , didn't realize that I overlooked a step until after watching this . Thanks

[@TheEdgeofTech]

Thank you! What step was it?!

[@bloodyfinger5]

@@TheEdgeofTech I totally dropped the ball on the idler pulley

[@Ferriscustoms]

Thank you for doing this video. I am very new to this like two weeks in. So I very much appreciate these type of videos

[@marlin3088]

Great video. Thank you!

[@joshhutchison9447]

Just purchased a A1 with combo so yes you are very help full on this subject .

[@MrBiggs-wu2kf]

Awesome. Thank you for this video.

[@TheEdgeofTech]

Glad to help!

[@3dshopsolutions]

Why would you put oil on the belt? I think it's supposed to be where the bearing is.

[@StevenKelley]

Machinal engineer here: The step at 12:17. You never want to put oil on any pully surface in contact of the belt. Oil on the belt will make it slip, and not use the pully correctly causing additional wear. Oil on the pully axle is okay.

[@claptnei]

What about lubricating the underside of the x rail?

[@TheEdgeofTech]

You should put a couple drops underneath if you can. I just went back through their guide and it seems before it said just the top , but their little short Video shows drops on the top and bottom.

[@Sam-j6l9x]

A little bit of oil to protect the metal is good but the roller likely never touches at the bottom. It mostly just holds the machine together if you turn it upside down.

[@FreedomToRoam86]

Great video!

[@420BraiseIt]

Are you able to move the head and build plate so easily because the printer is off? Mine is on and the plate and head are locked in place.

[@TheEdgeofTech]

@@420BraiseIt Yes. You either have to turn the stepper motors off or turn the printer off to be able to move it easily

[@craig4451]

did I miss the step or you dont need to replace that access cover above the hot end and the two screws?

[@reprinted3D]

Jim, the kit link goes to a 'build-your-own' kit whee you can buy the parts you need. Did the get rid of pre-made kits?

[@TheEdgeofTech]

@@reprinted3D Good question. I saw that too. They may have changed it. I'll see if I can find out.

[@dustinroberson1865]

I know you mentioned that the link in the description would mention the intervals that these maintenance steps should be performed, but I'm not seeing a link for it.

[@TheEdgeofTech]

@@dustinroberson1865 should be called Bambu Lab Wiki. I'll double check and make sure it's there

[@maureendoughty8121]

Where can I buy the maintenance kit for the A1 with ams lite? I looked on Bambulab and they didn't have the one shown in the video.

[@pesto12601]

After how many hours of operation are you supposed to do this maintenance?

[@TheEdgeofTech]

It is different for each part. I would refer to the wiki that is linked in the description to get The recommended time frames for maintenance. I found in the past that it did change a little since I did another video so I didn't want to put the actual times in the video just in case it changed in the future.

[@paulr4279]

After as many hours their finance department wish you to. I’ve been printing for many years and never replaced anything when I’ve been told to. Obvious maintenance is only required, anything else is marketing guff. And who buys canned air ffs.

[@TheEdgeofTech]

@paulr4279 I would agree, a electric blower is better! But I would disagree with saying you should not do maintenance. Always replace worn or old parts!

[@paulr4279]

@ yo. I never said don’t do it, Jim! Just not when I’m told to! 🤛

[@TheEdgeofTech]

@paulr4279 Haha Gotcha!

[@Bilalllipop]

hey, seems like you have a pre recall model, hows your experience with that, i recently got mine and it also pre recall and my reseller told me it would take at least another month till i get the new bed

[@daveapplemotors]

How to know when to replace the purge wiper?

[@kidsshowtime5147]

does it work for the a1 mini? I love the videos you make!

[@TheEdgeofTech]

They do have a kit for the A1 Mini! Most of the stuff is the same, but go throught the link in the description and find that kit!

[@plal9459]

I've only had the printer for a few weeks. And printed approx. 1.5kg. I had my first misprint a few days ago. I just bought some PTFE lubricant spray from WD40 and sprayed it on all the moving parts. 😂 So on everything that appears in the video. Since then, I've had no more misprints and even finer prints than before.

[@hollandtimelapse5040]

I would prefer to vacuum first before blowing dust to every nook and crany, thank for you information video.

[@404DisasterNotFound]

I was always told that oil makes rubber brittle and cracks.... Bit confused here

[@StevenKelley]

Correct this is a terrible video and should be removed. NEVER put oil on a belt with a pully, slipping, will cause extra wear and correct in some cases degrade the rubber.

[@enyoc3d]

i need to find another use for the scraper blades. i have a drawer full. great vid, thanks!

[@TheEdgeofTech]

You'll have to tell me what you come up with! I'm always looking for ideas.

[@jokiab]

All the maintains video show the lube you got with the printer? No video show how to lube when you need to use wd40. The guides are great for month 1, but what about month 6 og 7?

[@columcreed4352]

Very useful video for newbies. I noticed there was a piece of filament in the hothead. Iam curious why you didn't remove it.

[@heisenberg-c]

while cold that piece of filament it's really stuck in the hothead. the printer will purge it anyways when a new print job is sent.

[@BudgeUSA]

Can i make a suggestion..... please do not use Air on the fan, its like a little motor/generator and can produce a power spike when spinning... i would hate it if it caused an error or blow a cap

[@shirleyjest8838]

The maintenance kit has been sold out for the 2 months I have had my printer.🙄

[@TheEdgeofTech]

@@shirleyjest8838 Weird. I ordered mine within that time frame. But it does look like they are sold out now for the A1. Thank you for saying this because I realized that somehow The link in the description did not save.

[@KrullMaestaren]

This and an external 0.2 nozzle cleaning kit with nozzle heater and i would be happy 😊

[@TheEdgeofTech]

@@KrullMaestaren ohh good idea

[@Marble248]

Bambu Lab would have released a new printer by the time yours finnaly got set up :)

[@TheEdgeofTech]

@@Marble248 huh? 😂 This was the original A1 I got for my videos when it was released! So it was definitely time for maintenance.

[@mikenoel3522]

Get yourself an electric air blower. You can buy one for the cost of 2 or 3 cans of air.

[@TheEdgeofTech]

Amen! I even have one in the studio. lol I should have used it.

[@TrueBlueAustralian]

I wish you showed how to remove that plastic cover on the hot end a little better its a little tricky for first timers. If you going to be oiling those bearings on either side your going to end up with oil on the belt after oiling it a few times, dont think oil on the rubber might be good.

[@ВлСк]

да, лучше вытянуть шприцом с иглой немного масла и точечно капнуть на ось шкива с обеих сторон

[@robertmitchell9819]

Bambu does not list the maintenance kit anymore and your link doesnt work. Is any other place to purchase maintenance kit?

[@gerarderloper]

That printer looks brand new and never used, not even a scratch on the build plate!

[@joewozniak2231]

Bambu should just sell the PTFE tubes meant for the ams lite just like when it ships. That parts takes the longest haha.

[@3dshopsolutions]

I love how everyone points to the air to go here and nothing is there....lol

[@rb30e]

thost costco cloths are full of lint,

[@TheEdgeofTech]

@@rb30e 🤣😂 What are you even talking about?

[@MaddMaxxTcs]

BORING

[@TheEdgeofTech]

@@MaddMaxxTcs Are you talking about this comment? Because that's definitely the most boring comment I've seen In a long time! Thanks for watching!

[@MediaMedia-g7z]

@TheEdgeofTech for Bambu A1 Mini it shows on my side "HMS_0500-0300-0001-0002: The toolhead is malfunctioning. Please restart the device". Is that Hot End? Cause very little is seen on KZbin showing how to fix or resolve the issue. Great videos with Bambu A1

[@uncannyrecovery3980]

Printed forever, never cleaned mine. Bought a new one cuz all the parts i needed cost half of the printer. NOW im doing things differently 😅

[@TheEdgeofTech]

Glad to hear! It's amazing what happens when a company makes replacement parts affordable. LOL