Bambu Lab 3D Printers: A1 Mini $367.20, A1 $551.20, P1S $959.20 Delivered & More @ Bambu Lab Technology via Amazon AU

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About 6 months ago, I bought a QIDI X-Maker on Amazon for $150.. It's been a ripper little printer with only 1 failure after about 100 prints. But time has come to move on and get something a lot faster and with AMS. Stumbled across this deal on Amazon so I coughed up for the A1 Combo AMS at $800 delivered on Saturday. Looking at previous deals, it's marginally more expensive than Bambu Labs direct buy but, I assume Amazon would be a lot quicker delivery and their returns process is far more generous than that of Bambu Labs.

20% off the range including the A1 Mini AMS and P1S Combo.. No delivery fees or international fees either.

I assume no cashback with CR either.

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Comments

  • Altashi on 02/08/2024 - 00:12
    +1

    Looking at previous deals, it's marginally cheaper than a recent Bambu Labs direct buy

    They seem to be a little cheaper direct from Bambu at the moment, even with shipping?
    https://au.store.bambulab.com/products/p1s
    https://au.store.bambulab.com/products/a1
    https://au.store.bambulab.com/products/a1-mini

    That aside, how are these for someone who wants to start getting into 3D printing?

    • Vladdo on 02/08/2024 - 00:19
      +1

      Apologies. You're right. I looked at bambu direct but delivery times seemed slower and for $15 more, I could have it within 2 days.

      Research suggests that Bambo A1 Mini and A1 seem to be extremely beginner friendly with great prints and ease of use. I want a printer that just works, minimal setup and don't have to build an ikea like 3d printer out of the box.

    • impoze on 02/08/2024 - 08:07

      Great printer for anyone entering into 3D printing.

      Makerworld integration makes it one button printing with user verified print profiles.

      Go for it.

    • Geewhizz on 02/08/2024 - 09:24
      +2

      If you're new to 3d printing you would love this. I''ve watched Hubby deal with endless issues with an Ender for 2 or 3 years. We updated it to the newer one and it still wasn't straightforward.

      I'd read that Bambu was easier to get along with but he insisted he wanted to stick with Ender. I've recently bought myself a Bambu A1 (thanks Flybuys❤️ ) because I don't have the patience for gadgets that don't just work the way they're supposed to, and he's regretting his decision to stick with Ender .

      I've seen it said on numerous occasions that Ender will teach you about 3d printers, so good if you like tinkering, but Bambu will print.

      It's very straightforward and produces a great quality print.

    • WazzaP on 02/08/2024 - 13:25

      They're excellent for someone who wants to start with very little knowledge - especially with how cheap the A1 is (all of them are great, just the a1 is close to what you would pay for a "cheap" printer, where the P1S may be a bit expensive for people dipping their toe in). There's very minor work to put a couple of parts together (definitely not a full DIY assembly like 3d printers from even a few years ago) and from there it's dead simple to use and gives great quality prints.

      • impoze on 02/08/2024 - 13:56

        Since the seemingly permanent price drop of the A1 after the anniversary sale, there is a much smaller price gap to the competitors so and much better to go straight to the A1

  • BigRiggs24 on 02/08/2024 - 01:24
    +1

    Very cheap A1 Mini with AMS, possibly cheapest ever. I paid $629 IIRC on Amazon last deal.

  • Leho on 02/08/2024 - 02:48
    +2

    $329 for an a1 mini is actually insane..

    wish they were around when I was buying ender 3's years ago 😪😪😪

  • Nalar on 02/08/2024 - 06:24
    +2

    A1 and Mini have been this price on both platforms since Bambu lab birthday sale and even after it ended.

  • Wiadro on 02/08/2024 - 07:31
    +1

    I’ve always wanted a 3d printer but I don’t know what I’d do with it

    • impoze on 02/08/2024 - 08:09

      Browse Makerworld

      • toys
      • puzzles
      • practical prints
      • replacement parts/repairs
      • custom parts
      • models
    • Vladdo on 02/08/2024 - 08:35

      That's what I thought too.. I'm just thoroughly enjoying printing things like custom holders for gadgets (Quest 3, controllers).. rechargeable battery stands, etc.. Things that you can't buy off the shelf but someone's designed a print job of it and it's been super useful. My current printer has been pretty flawless with none of the horror stories I read about.. just print and go.. and look forward to a much bigger print bed of the A1 and it's printing speed. And that it seems a lot more auto calibration than other printers of its price range.

      • impoze on 02/08/2024 - 08:37

        it does input shaping, resonance compensation, auto levelling, adaptive mesh, nozzle cleaning & purging out of the box.

        The other printers are catching up and starting to include these too, K1C, Qidi Q1 Pro, etc

    • PhilToinby on 02/08/2024 - 09:00

      Have a go at designing your own things, it's quite satisfying. Admittedly I have a background in 3D design and use Solidworks, but there are plenty of low cost or free 3D design programs out there.

      Grab a vernier caliper and measure some stuff and then design something you need instead of buying it new. A lot of the websites like Thingiverse and Printables have quite simple designs that users have developed themselves.

      It also helps if you have a lot of spare time!

      • y2k on 02/08/2024 - 11:48

        I have no design background, but see a need to make little replacement parts and adapters that I think are so niche that noone would have posted the design online (or want you to buy on Etsy).

        Eg an adaptor so I can change the angle of my Philips Hue motion sensor, or a wall plate to cover my Australian light switch plates so kids stop turning off the power to my smart lights.

        Are these feasible for a newbie to design? The closest I've come is building model kits as a teenager !

        • impoze on 02/08/2024 - 12:02
          +1

          solutions to common problems are already widely available

          I use a few 3D printed accessories for my Hue Motion sensor, wall mounted, angled mounts etc.

          For designing your own stuff, check out Tinkercad which makes it really simple like Lego.

          • y2k on 02/08/2024 - 12:41

            @impoze: Those are great! Sadly for light switches, the Etsy and Thingiverse covers are all vertical, whereas all of our are horizontal, so I'd have to do it myself.

            Can I take someone else's design file on those forums and modify it ? Or is it not as simple as that?

            • WazzaP on 02/08/2024 - 13:18

              @y2k: It depends on the files they release - most of the time people will release a STL file which is the completed file ready to print - these aren't ideal to modify and you'll be pretty limited in what you can modify in them. Others will release step files as well, these can be imported into most 3d modelling software and modified to your hearts content.

            • impoze on 02/08/2024 - 13:51

              @y2k: like this?

              https://www.printables.com/model/229906-light-switch-covers-…

              You can remix STLs, but eventually you will want to be able to sketch your own designs for these practical type things.

              As long as you can use a set of calipers, it's not too hard.

        • WazzaP on 02/08/2024 - 13:16

          There are heaps of youtube tutorials on how to design things, and you can get software like fusion360 which is one of the more commonly used programs for free as a hobbyist. I think things like an adapter to change the angle of a sensor or a replacement wall plate would be quite good to start with, they don't have any complex angles or shapes you need to take into account. The other thing to remember is once you've got the printer - the filament used to print stuff is very cheap, so changing your design slightly if it doesn't fit or you find you want other features in it costs so little to do.

        • Superstar15 on 02/08/2024 - 13:26

          I use a 3d printed hue remote cover that goes right over my existing light switches and the remote is held in place with a magnet so it still allows access to the switch if required

          • impoze on 02/08/2024 - 13:51

            @Superstar15: sounds like the one I linked above, or similar idea.

  • bob98 on 02/08/2024 - 07:46
    +1

    amazing machines. i run a very small print farm with the a1 combos.

  • Bignudge on 02/08/2024 - 07:52
    +2

    I started off with a Creality Ender V2 with no auto leveling… and it did the job okay. I then moved onto a Sovol SV06 Plus and thought that was the best it was going to get.

    Yesterday my Bambu A1 Mini arrived and that shit is space age compared the Sovol/Prusa. Easy setup, everything is auto calibrated including bed levelling, filament flow rate, resonance frequency cancelling, etc.

    100% get a Bambu Labs printer!

    • Jimothy Wongingtons on 02/08/2024 - 08:00
      +1

      @Lizard Spock

      • impoze on 02/08/2024 - 08:10
        +1

        @Lizard Spock do it

        A1 going great next to the V3 SE.

        • Lizard Spock on 02/08/2024 - 08:19

          Oh, I 'conquer'

          Recently had some some 1st layer issues with the End3r3V3SE3 😜 it's auto leveling capabilities are not flawless and Z-offset needs tweaking often. But I keep telling myself, troubleshooting is part of the fun 😵‍💫, that should be creality's moto

          • impoze on 02/08/2024 - 08:33

            @Lizard Spock: Get it set up with Klipper, with KAMP plugin to reduce the size of the mesh gives great results.
            Don't really need to touch z-offset after doing the initial setup.

            I upgraded the hot end to the new ceramic one with unicorn nozzles and it's printing great, with higher flow & consistent temps.

            Next is to add the ADXL345 for input shaping to remove the ringing.

            • rumblytangara on 02/08/2024 - 09:50

              @impoze: Does the Ender series still run the single sided leadscrew for Z, and those plastic wheels on the Z gantry that wear out over time?

              (I started with a V2 and man was that a POS.)

              • impoze on 02/08/2024 - 09:59

                @rumblytangara: Depends on the model.The lower cost ones may and still use rubber pom wheels with eccentric nuts, but they are easy to replace.

                As you progress through the models , they will start to use linear rails

                The ender V2 is years old and the current generation of printers are miles ahead in speed, usability and quality

                • rumblytangara on 02/08/2024 - 10:06

                  @impoze: I'm wondering if Creality has fixed their QC problems… mine shipped with a leadscrew which was visibly bent so it could't print higher than about 10cm. And the entire line of V2s used tinned instead of crimped leads in their electrical wiring.

                  Wasn't a 'problem' as such as I was planning on stripping and rebuilding most of the machine anyway, but it was eye-opening just how bad it was.

                  It was fairly amazing that it could print as well as it did, given that one side of the z gantry was just totally floppy and relied on gravity to keep it in alignment.

    • cherpu on 02/08/2024 - 10:19

      Same. Started with Ender 3 v2 and it gave me a lot of grief. I currently have a Sovol SV06+. It's a great printer but auto-gantry alignment actually misaligns the gantry by 2mm (left to right). Luckily there is a community solution for it. Has been reliable otherwise.

      So tempted to offload my Sovol and get a Bambu A1 after reading your comment.

  • impoze on 02/08/2024 - 08:05
    -1

    It has been this price for months, was slightly cheaper during Prime.

    Next real sale is probably going to be for Black Friday.

  • impoze on 02/08/2024 - 08:35
    +2

    Worthwhile ordering direct from Bambu, you may end up doing a direct order anyway to get hardened nozzle and spare parts. It came in a few days to Sydney.

  • lesher on 02/08/2024 - 09:07
    +1

    Question for people who lives in apartment and own 3d printer, I imagine doing 3d printing in your bedroom is probably not a good idea (or is it safe enough?) but is living room good enough or should you just place them in the balcony, out in the open? Just worried about the fumes since this thing is melting, well, plastics after all

    • noisymime on 02/08/2024 - 09:11

      It depends somewhat on what material you're printing with. PLA, which is probably the most common material, will be totally fine, but ABS can get a bit fumey and needs some ventilation.

    • txb on 02/08/2024 - 09:28

      why would it not be safe? Ive never had a 3d printer. I like the idea of it but have no idea or inspiration of what I would or could make

      • rumblytangara on 02/08/2024 - 09:41
        +2

        First step of figuring out if a 3D printer is for you, is to at least have the initiative to google this.

        why would it not be safe?

        But given the rest of the post, don't waste the money

        I like the idea of it but have no idea or inspiration of what I would or could make

    • rumblytangara on 02/08/2024 - 09:43

      PLA and PETG, the two most common materials, are regarded as safe. People set these up next to their desks.

      Some of the harder to print materials (which are not suitable for the A series anyway) you'd probably want to ventilate.

      Don't run the resin type printers without a huge crapload of ventilation- those things are nasty and horribly toxic.

    • impoze on 02/08/2024 - 09:46

      it's ok for PLA & PETG, just be aware of the noise.

      Use a air purifier if you wish

      Anything else like ABS, ASA will have fumes & need to be ventilated.

    • deadpoet on 02/08/2024 - 12:18

      Jury is still out on whether VOCs from printing PLA/PETG are harmful, but IMO it's best to mitigate your risks whenever possible:
      https://www.reddit.com/r/3Dprinting/comments/15vcejk/printin…
      and
      https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10747962/#:~:te….

      Printing in the kitchen or living room should be fine (especially if you have open windows and decent ventilation), but I wouldn't want to sleep in the same room while 3D printing. Note that for PLA/PETG, most of the harmful particles are generated at the very start of the printing session.

      If you want to be extra vigilant, run an air purifier right next to your 3D printer, or you can make and install something like the Bento box carbon filter:
      https://www.printables.com/model/272525-bentobox-v20-carbon-…

      Note that when you print ABS, you absolutely do need proper ventilation, yes.

  • glenncol on 02/08/2024 - 09:19

    Back in Jan 2024 the PS1 combo was $1039, damn i would jump on that in a second

    • noisymime on 02/08/2024 - 09:35

      Wasn't that a pricing error that didn't get honoured?

      • impoze on 02/08/2024 - 09:46
        +1

        pricing error, was honoured for the lucky ones.

      • glenncol on 02/08/2024 - 10:20

        Ah so there is no use waiting for that price to come around again?

        • noisymime on 02/08/2024 - 10:48
          +1

          Nope, you're never going to see the combo at that price I don't think.

  • Rojohe on 02/08/2024 - 09:47

    Is the A1 worth getting over the A1 Mini?

    • rumblytangara on 02/08/2024 - 09:52

      If you need to print bigger than 18cm, yes. Otherwise…. no.

      It's really not that hard a question.

    • impoze on 02/08/2024 - 09:53
      +2

      Depends what you want to print.

      The biggest factor is of course the printable size at 180mm³ vs 256mm³.

      Both are fast, zero fuss printers but if you even think you will want to print bigger than go straight to the A1

  • redpen on 02/08/2024 - 10:00
    +1

    P1S combo works out to be $25 cheaper (inc shipping) buying direct from their site.

  • rysith on 02/08/2024 - 10:29
    +1

    Has anyone had any experiences dealing with Bambu labs directly for support?

    Weighing up the savings vs support of purchasing from Amazon vs Bambu direct.

    There also appears to be a discount for add-ons purchased in the same order on the Bambu site (eg 0.2mm Hotend 20% off and filament 28% off).

    • impoze on 02/08/2024 - 13:53

      Don't worry about their Bambu filament, just get local SUNLU, JAYO or Siddament stock for much cheaper.

      I think the support is ok, and with all the spare parts available to order, most things are easily fixable yourself with clear instructions on their wiki

      My direct order of hotends came in a few days.

  • ThymeTraveller on 02/08/2024 - 11:41
    +1

    Rookie question with Bambu, how much do I need to use their filament? Especially with AMS?

    • deadpoet on 02/08/2024 - 12:25
      +1

      You don't need to use their filament at all, it's entirely optional. Most filament manufacturers now make spools that fit in the AMS — in the past, the issue was that some spools were too big in diameter to fit, and so you couldn't close the AMD lid fully (for the airtight seal to help prevent moisture getting in).

      Either way it's not an issue, the AMS still works perfectly fine if you can't close the lid completely.

      One common potential issue with AMS is with cardboard spools, because the cardboard can generate shavings over time when the spool spins, but you can print adapters that fit over the spool to mitigate that.

      • ThymeTraveller on 02/08/2024 - 12:43

        Thank you for the great respond!

    • Vladdo on 02/08/2024 - 12:25
      +1

      I didn't think it matter… but i don't have the printer yet.. I'd guess that the only benefit is the RFID tags that help automatically pick up colour and material type..

    • impoze on 02/08/2024 - 13:52

      you don't need to.

      I've only been using the filament from JAYO, SUNLU & Siddament deals.

      I did print out some spool adapters though.

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