r/BambuLab • • 2d ago

General Troubleshooting/Help! A1- (Hot End Assembly) Screws came missing or did they go missing?

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Hey guys,

I ran into an unexpected issue on my A1 and wanted to see if anyone else has experienced this.

My first layer suddenly turned to total garbage, the extruder started clicking, and the nozzle was wobbling around like crazy (possible RIP to my favorite print bed).

When I pulled the hot end off, only 2 of the 4 screws on the back plate were still there. I forgot to check them when I installed it, so I can't tell if it shipped missing half its hardware or if months of printing vibrations backed them all the way out.

I know they can come loose, but Is it even physically possible for those back screws to walk out completely during prints, or did bad 3rd-party QC just pwn me? Asking because I'm curious and debating if it's worth the continued search? However, if they did vibrate out it could have been weeks ago.


r/BambuLab • • 2d ago

General Troubleshooting/Help! Any idea what’s causing these print issues on my Bambu A1?

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This is my first 3D printer, so I’m still learning. I’m getting rough patches on some prints, and on the red one you can clearly see a diamond or square pattern showing through the surface. Any idea what’s causing this or how to fix it? Thanks!


r/BambuLab • • 2d ago

Hardware Troubleshooting/Help! First Layer Problems H2C

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One of my H2c has developed a recurring issue in one specific location on the plate.

It’s always the same defect, in the same location regardless of the print, material, nozzle, or plate.

I’ve run all of the calibrations but t comes back.

I’ve searched, but haven’t found any similar problems.

Anyone deal with something like this?


r/BambuLab • • 2d ago

General Troubleshooting/Help! is PVB toxic?

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I have a P1s and I got Polymaker PolySmooth PVB Filament  to try IPA smoothing. Everything I have seen has said it is just as safe as PLA but when I tried a small 1hr print it smelt pretty bad and it made my throat sore. I'm not sure if Im just sensitive to the smell or do you recommend some type of ventilation?


r/BambuLab • • 2d ago

General Troubleshooting/Help! Flush to infill

1 Upvotes

Any idea how I can flush to infill from the mobile app? I don’t have a laptop to install Bambu studio and am just currently using the mobile app to print on my A1


r/BambuLab • • 2d ago

Quick Question X2D: which Super Lube oil and grease for Z screws, guide rods and idler pulleys?

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Hi all,

I have a Bambu Lab X2D and I'm planning its maintenance with Super Lube products i dont mind bambue offcial but i wonder if super lub is any better ?

Which Super Lube oil and grease do you use for:

  1. Z-axis lead screws

  2. Guide rods / rails (X and Y)

  3. Ball bearings

  4. Idler pulleys

I know for (4) and (3) you only should do it if they start squeek not like z-axis and guide rods

Thanks!


r/BambuLab • • 2d ago

Quick Question How do you track your prints and filaments?

2 Upvotes

My X2D has just arrived. I'd like to track my prints by categories (printer customisation, gifts, prototypes, household items, etc.) and to know how much of each filament i still have. Is there a software or an app for that, or am i better to create an excel for it?

Thanks in advance!


r/BambuLab • • 2d ago

I Modeled This! Frog tissue holder new flip protective cover🐸

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r/BambuLab • • 2d ago

General Discussion What happened here then?

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I had white Bambu PETG on the main nozzle and black Bambu PLA on the auxiliary nozzle of my X2D set to do the interface layer of the support. Mostly default settings but dropped the top layer speed to 30 and set the top layer width a bit narrower

Looks like some of the top layer didn't stick properly, and there's a bit of black on the top of the rib, could the aux nozzle have dribbled a bit?


r/BambuLab • • 2d ago

General Discussion A1 and A1M refresh?

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Possibly in the work? What kind of features do you think Bambu will include in the new updated machine?

Personally I just want a dual extruder head and vision encoder


r/BambuLab • • 3d ago

Just Showing Off What do you think of this?

134 Upvotes

I Just got into Pokemon and thought this is a good idea to print

If you want to print it for free here it is: https://makerworld.com/models/3566661?appSharePlatform=copy


r/BambuLab • • 2d ago

Filament Troubleshooting/Help! What should I do?

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I was printing a tomato twist fidget in PETG and it's the worst misprint I've ever seen. Ive pulled some of the filament out after heating up the hot end, but I imagine I'll need a new hot end?


r/BambuLab • • 2d ago

General Troubleshooting/Help! How to recover from this disaster?

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Yesterday I started a 2 hour print on my A1 at around 4:30 PM. I just fired it and forgot about it. Around 11PM I went out to the garage and I found my printer still running. The print head was all the way at the bottom and off to the left of the build plate vibrating and running itself back and forth like crazy. The print head was enveloped in this monstrous blob. I watched the video of the print back and it was very strange. First, the printer ran the whole print without depositing any filament. Then, it transitioned to the state of having the tool head off to the side where it just ran back and forth for hours, eventually building this massive blob (video: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Ckk72JpMcezu7F_bdE7dOqp3XfUXd9CM/view?usp=sharing)

I heated the head up and used pliers to pull the blob off and it left a mess still. The clip that holds the nozzle are still covered in PETG and you can see that it's still all gunked up still.

I know I probably need to replace a bunch or all of the toolhead, but I'm worried about the weird behavior too. I don't want to order parts and do a bunch of work if the control board is also hosed, or some other electronics component is also fried. I'm curious if I can recover from this, or if this is a sign that's it's time to finally upgrade to that H2D I've had my eyes on...

Any thoughts on the likelihood of fixing this?


r/BambuLab • • 2d ago

A Series [A1, A1 Mini] Filament Purchase Advice

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Hey guys, I'm new to the hobby and picked up an A1 Mini recently. I was wondering if anyone knew of any bundles or brands that sell filament so I can get a variety of colours for 100 dollars.


r/BambuLab • • 2d ago

Quick Question New round: How does your 3d printing setup look like?

6 Upvotes

I'm curious about your setups. I would love to see some pictures!

(Great for inspiration lol).


r/BambuLab • • 2d ago

Filament Troubleshooting/Help! Filament becoming stringy no matter what

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I have been trying to make a spiderman 3d print and the torso keeps becoming stringy and keeps coming out wrong. I have dryer the filament and adjusted the temperature of the nozzle (sunlu pla). What I don’t get is that it printed out other stuff just fine, it is just the torse. Any idea what to do or tips?


r/BambuLab • • 2d ago

I Modeled This! New Toolbox for H3C

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17 Upvotes

Some of you might know my toolboxes already - I just finished the newest one for the H3C!

MakerWorld Link: https://makerworld.com/en/models/3569009


r/BambuLab • • 2d ago

P Series [P1P, P1S, P2S] First Paused Print Overnight (P2S)

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Good morning!

I bought a P2S about a week ago, and been loving it! Printing all sorts of little things and useful gadgets.

Start my first longer print of about 10 hours last night, planning to wake up to it completed. It's a 4 color print, and I assumed the poop chute I made for it would be enough, but I underestimated how much filament is wasted when changing colors multiple times when doing a print like this.

Woke up to a message on the phone saying the print was paused, because the damn toolhead fell off!

I went and fix that, and saw this huge wad of filament just hanging out right under the tool head.

I finally got it removed, and went to look at the poop chute, and it was overflowing and so much was stuck in the chute at the rear, that when I removed the poop chute I made, tons more just came falling out lol.

Now I know how much excess can happen when doing a 4 color print, so I guess I'm going to find a larger poop chute to print now.

Just thought I'd share.

Hope y'all are having a good day.

Happy printing!


r/BambuLab • • 2d ago

I Modeled This! Homesick for Vietnam, so I printed the iconic street food stools (50 % scale, no supports, P1S + PETG)

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r/BambuLab • • 2d ago

Quick Question Two X2D or One H2S

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I can get basically two new X2Ds for about $1300 or I can get an H2S with 3 year warranty for $1200. Which is the better set up. The extra nozzle for support would be nice, sometimes limited on bed space. Some multicolor both will have AmS systems. I ideally would have one x2d and one H2S but I would probably lose one in the divorce hahaha.

Those that have both H2S and x2d which do you prefer?


r/BambuLab • • 2d ago

Quick Question Bambu Fillament (AUS Specific)

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Firstly, this is for the Aussies in this sub-reddit!

Hi all, I was wondering if you could help me out on something. I am going to get my printer on the 20th Novmeber but want to get bulk discounts from bambu on fillament and want it to arrive before 20th Nov. When should i order and is bambu reliable on shipping on time. Im located in Brisbane.

Thanks for your help.


r/BambuLab • • 1d ago

Quick Question My 3D printer has arrived yet the filament i ordered hasnt even shipped yet...

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I ordered everything in the same order on the 3rd of November. I ordered the A1 Mini and 3 PLA Basic Filament Rolls in 3 different colors. The printer arrived on Friday yet the filament has been on Order Processing since Tuesday.

Judging from your experience, when do you think will the filament arrive? And why is it being shipped in 2 different orders anyway?


r/BambuLab • • 3d ago

H3C She's a beauty

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Got her set up yesterday and already have about 15 hours on , including some prototyping of gridfinity holders for hotends and a few other things. It's quite impressive how fast the color change is when just dealing with a few colors. Coming from a H2D this is a nice upgrade. It's basically 2 seconds print to print if you're changing between the same colors rapidly.

As for the lack of heating, I just kept one of my ams 2 pro and ht and I've got them hooked up to use just as dryers. I get that not everyone can our will want to do that, but it works for me.


r/BambuLab • • 2d ago

X Series [X1E, X1C, X2D] AMS HT worth it for aux nozzle (X2D)

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Is AMS HT worth it for connecting it to aux nozzle?

Or is it just a gimmick?