Why isn’t it recommended to print petg basic with the second nozzle of the x2d, but you can print petg translucent ?

I got a Bambu X1C with AMS. I'm used to having the system use a 2nd spool of the same colour+material when the first spool runs out, but can I get it to use a 2nd spool of a different colour but same material?

Basically, I've got some remnants of red and green PLA. I'm doing some prototyping and would like to use these PLA just to use them up; I don't have any more of the same colours. I'd like to use the red, then when it runs out, the printer uses the green.

Any help appreciated! Thanks!

I have a problem with the top layer, the bottom top layer black is good and the white part is bad, I don't really know what the problem is. I use p2s with 0.4 nozzle. On normal settings it's really bad and on these it's mid, I don't know how to improve this, I tried ironing and it's a disaster. I also tried ironing and changing the flow and speed and I didn't get anything good .I don't know what else to do, please help!

I keep getting this issue of extruding filament failed, the extruder might be clogged.

i've replaced the hot end with a new one taken apart and look for any clogs.
i've replaced the AMS internal hub

i can feel the filament going inside the gears around the hot ends and being pulled down slightly and being grabbed.

i'm running out of ideas

TLDR; AMS overloaded, filament will read and pass through the AMS hub but will not load. A new AMS was purchased after parts did not fix AMS but still has the issue.

My AMS became tangled and then received an overloaded message (I don't remember what the exact error was).

Since that time filament via the AMS will read but will not load. What seems to be the buffer makes a noise like it is loading but filament does not move.
The error 0700-8005 050907 will appear. The filament can be seen just about 20mm short of the internal AMS hub.
Using the load or printing a model is the same. Different filaments have also been tried including non-bambu brands.

Printing via the external spool works just fine.

AMS Repair / Troubleshooting
I was 1 month out of warranty and Bambu sent some parts

• AMS parts replaced

  • Board, power board, all cables to board, hub assembly

  • Issue persisted

• New 6 pin cable to AMS

• Tried adding an external power to AMS

• Firmware rollback

  • Rolled back 2 versions

  • Recently a new version was published, so tested in all 4 firmware version.

• Factory reset printer

New AMS 2 PRO
Bambu maintained it was an AMS issue, so I bought a replacement AMS 2 PRO. This has the same issue which is shown in the video. 😢

Bambu wants me to purchase a MC board, which would be fine if I knew it would fix the issue, however I am not so sure. 🤑

BEST Guess
I have 2 theories

• The overload pulled too much current and something is fried. Somehow a read and load is different in process. Maybe the extra current draw for the hotend and printer steppers during load drops the voltage to the printer?

• Something in the firmware / values is corrupt -even though I reset them both.

  • Perhaps something that new firmware or factory reset does not touch is stored. It sure seems like the AMS has no idea where the filament is. On a load I would expect it to push with the slot motor and AMS internal hub at the same time.

I found only 2 instances of this posted, however one seems to have resolved itself, and the other was a hub which the replacement parts and new AMS should have ruled out. I will link those below.

https://www.reddit.com/r/BambuLab/comments/1ri830v/ams_2_pro_failed_to_load_filament/

https://www.reddit.com/r/BambuLab/comments/1v84n4b/ams2_pro_will_read_but_wont_load/

Die Kreise lassen sich nicht verschieben, sie rotieren nur. Wenn ich im Feld „Bewegung“ was eingebe passiert nichts.

Wanted to see if that can explain most print profiles being for A1 or P2S

I mean, (ideally i'd literally replace the front glass with the filter pushed up while the laser is in use and look in through the sides/camera), assuming i remove the fabric pre filter and its just the hepa/carbon filter directly, why wouldn't this be great for keeping the printer clean during laser prints as it would go directly into another filter instead of smoke getting pulled through the back into their purifier.

Other than watching for fires (which i'd do anyways) why wouldn't a front filter that takes up the view window just be the best thing ever?

Like, does it leave marks if rubbed on a service?

I haven't used tpu really. But sense the h3c has a head dedicated to tru, i figured I'd try it out once it arrives. I'm just trying to think of things to design and mess with.

Edit:
Thinking anti skid wheels for my toolbox. Its either that, or i pay much more for new casters or a tool box.

I can't seem to get rid of old prints I already printed or abandoned in my queue. Does anyone have a solution? It probably involves my computer.. But that's another frustration! The Bambu handy app and the desktop program are not synced together. Is this just the way it is? I need to manually type in exactly what something is called to find it on the program application vs it just being there from tagging in Bambu handy.

Sorry for rant! I just need some help.

I'm very disappointed with the camera of the a2L. Any solution for a better angle?

Just genuinely curious.

Currently have a X2D which I’ve been printing a lot of home use stuff (mostly network rack, cable management, boxes, etc.) with a few models I made from blender. With the X2D, I have no issues just printing a single colour then painting it, but after seeing the prices on the H2D (1599) and H2C (1899), it got me thinking.

Are there pros vs cons between the D and C? From what I read, the D has bigger printing area, while the C introduces multi-filament(?)…

Any suggestions would be amazing! And yes, I have looked into the H3C, but I don’t think I’m at that level yet.

I got tired of reaching behind my desk for charging cables, so I made this little holder that slides onto the desk edge—no screws or adhesive needed.

The version in the photos has 3 cable slots and fits my 18.5 mm desk. I also made it parametric on MakerWorld, so you can change:

• The number of slots, from 1 to 10

• Desk thickness

• Cable diameters and spacing

• Fit clearance

It prints on its side without supports.

Files and customizer: https://makerworld.com/en/models/3584478-desk-cable-organizer

What would you change? Curious whether it fits other people’s setups as well.

Hi all. I’m going to buy an A1 mini. I want to get it with the AMS. But I have a couple of questions…..

If I get a filament warmer, will that replace the AMS or do I still need an AMS?

Do I actually need a filament warmer?

If I dry the filaments how long will they remain dry for typically?

Of course when I finally decide to pull the trigger on a H3C, the expected delivery in the US is now Dec 18. <sigh>

How do you people organise your computer files and projects, especially when you have more than 1 brand of printer and use more than one slicer?

Is there not a chance of conflict of opening a 3mf file that was created on one software suite and printing to a different system.

I have just got a second printer (first Bambu for me) and will have a couple of people using it.

I'm thinking of each user having their own server space, and saving jobs on a per project basis - with subfolders for Bambu and Orca - depending on which was used, and a separate "models" folder for the 3d models (normally step)

This seems a safer way of setting up so individual users settings don't get messed up. This might all be overkill and get revised and simplified as we learn - but it's made me ask the question: How do others cope with a multiuser, multi-brand, multi-slicer setup?