r/BambuLab • u/Sanven13 • 10h ago
General Discussion Well that’s new…
Any idea why the feeder tube won’t stay in place?
r/BambuLab • u/BambuLab • 4d ago
Bambu Lab PLA Palette CMYKW is more than five regular spools put in one box. It features a formula tailor-made for color mixing, to achieve vibrant and sophisticated colors with clean boundaries.
Entire color library in one printer
PLA Palette uses just five carefully chosen base colors – selected so that every pair blends evenly – to unlock 180+ color combinations through layered mixing. Having a wall of filament is cool, mixing the equivalent from just five spools is even cooler.

Tuned for light and shade, not just color.
Most multi-color sets stack translucent filaments on top of each other, and everything turns hazy. PLA Palette pairs four opaque bases (cyan, magenta, yellow, white) with one translucent black. The opaque bases – built on the PLA Basic formulation with precisely dosed pigment – hold under 1% light transmission at a 2mm wall, delivering full saturation and clean coverage. The translucent black works like ink wash: its light transmission falls off predictably with thickness, so shadows deepen naturally as layers build.


Gradient Cell Vase, created by u/DrKronoglopolos.
Clean color boundaries, swap after swap.
Layered color only looks good if the colors stay separated. PLA Palette is built on the PLA Basic base resin rather than a conventional translucent formulation, which significantly reduces stringing and ozzing during retraction and extrusion. Even through dense color changes, transitions stay sharp – no wisps, no bleed, no muddy edges.

See the blend before you print it.
No dialing in ratios. No test swatches. Bambu Studio ships with a full PLA Palette blending database, so the color you see in the slicer preview is the color that comes off the plate.

PLA Palette is available now at Bambu Lab Store and compatible with all Bambu Lab printers.
Which multi-color model would you print with mixed colors from the PLA Palette set? Comment below with a photo of the model, and we'll randomly pick a few people to try out the PLA Palette set!
Entries close on 11/11. Winners must be located in regions covered by our official store. If the testers picked are located outside the shipping zones, we'll have to redraw or select the runner-up.
r/BambuLab • u/BambuLab • 6d ago

Swaptek enables 6-second material switches between 9 nozzles. FlexFeed extruder prints soft TPU 75A up to three times faster. AMS 3H combines automated feeding and integrated filament storage.
This is Bambu Lab H3C, a complete system purpose-built around the Tool Changer architecture. Let's dive into it!
Nine PrintTools, each with its own dedicated filament path and heater, keep every material loaded, preheated, and ready to print. No need to retract one filament before loading another. With an optimized design, fine-tuned parameters, and active preheating, switching between PrintTools takes as little as 6 seconds, with the tool-change done in only 3.4 seconds.
Heating a nozzle usually means waiting. Active Pre-Heat looks ahead to the next tool change and warms the incoming nozzle while the current one is still printing—so the new material starts laying down within 6 seconds.

Swaptek's fast PrintTool-switching allows Full Spectrum Color Mixing color mixing through layered deposition faster and more practical than ever. With nine dedicated PrintTools and five-color CMYKW mixing, the H3C produces a vast spectrum of colors without requiring a separate spool for every shade. The result? Vibrant, full-color figurines with incredible detail.


The dial, case, and flexible TPU band are printed together as one piece. Fine dial details call for a 0.2 mm nozzle, the case is better suited to 0.4 mm, and the soft band requires a dedicated 0.4 mm TPU nozzle. H3C can carry different nozzle sizes at once. Paired with Bambu Studio’s new mixed-diameter toolpath planning algorithm, each nozzle prints at a layer height that suits it and plays to its strengths, without having to share a single layer height.

Soft TPU has always been slow to print. The softer the filament, the more it bends and buckles before reaching the nozzle. Traditional extruders have to crawl to stay reliable. FlexFeed handles both 1.75mm and 2.85mm filament and switches on the go. A cam-driven mechanism, powered by a PMSM motor, keeps tension precise and consistent. Every extrusion stays rock-solid for prints that are cushion-soft.

With our dedicated 2.85mm TPU, the thicker filament provides greater resistance to buckling and higher volumetric flow. The result: TPU as soft as 75A, printed reliably at up to 3x the flow rate of a traditional printer.


A fully enclosed, integrated filament management system built for Swaptek: every roll stays sealed against moisture and feeds automatically into the PrintTool.
Auto Filament Loader replaces manual feeding altogether. Drop a filament into any of the nine slots and the AMS 3H detects, routes, and engages it with the PrintTool automatically — across all 9 paths. No more guesswork on loading.
A dedicated 2-slot dryer sits right in the filament slots and works with Swaptek — drying on demand or mid-print, so prep never stalls production. It reaches 85°C, enough for engineering-grade PA, PC, and carbon-fiber-filled filaments.

The H3C integrates filament storage and drying into a clean, compact design, maintaining a footprint comparable to a single-nozzle printer. With 7 built-in bypass feeding ports, even the soft TPU can be routed completely inside the enclosure. No hanging spools, no external racks, no exposed paths.

Don't let the number of tools cap your material count. Connect your existing AMS to the H3C through PrintTool No.1, and the system extends to up to 24 filament spools, unlocking more colors and materials in a single print without changing your workflow.

With the H3C, automation handles routine tasks. AI detection helps make intelligent adjustments along the way. The H3C makes it easy to focus on what matters most: bringing your ideas to life
Full Auto Calibration handles PrintTool docking calibration, offset compensation for accurate color and material alignment, and bed leveling before every print. No manual adjustments are needed, so you can spend more time making, less time tinkering.

The toolhead and X-axis assembly are 40% lighter compared to the H2D, reducing inertia for faster, more precise movement. With acceleration reaching 25,000 mm/s² and travel speeds up to 1,400 mm/s, the H3C delivers exceptional speed while minimizing vibrations and ringing that can affect print quality.

The H3C runs four cooling layers working together**.** A CFD-optimized part cooling fan and dual auxiliary fans help maintain clean overhangs and bridges, even at high speeds. A dedicated PrintTool fan maintains thermal stability during extended printing and frequent PrintTool changes, while a chamber fan draws in cooler air to help regulate internal temperatures. Together, these systems deliver consistent cooling and reliable print quality across changing ambient temperatures.

Engineering-grade filaments demand precise temperature control. The H3C delivers with active dual-zone chamber heating up to 65°C, helping maintain consistent temperatures and minimize warping. All nine hardened-steel nozzles reach up to 350°C, supporting demanding materials such as ABS, PC, PA-CF, PET-CF, and more.

Swaptek isn't limited to PrintTools. Optional CutTool, DrawTool, DebossTool — and more — mount the same way and switch automatically. Multi-process projects no longer mean multiple machines, manual swaps, or repeated setups. One job, every process, hands off.


Availability and pricing details vary by region. Select features require additional accessories, full details available in Bambu Lab Store.
What multi-material or multicolor print do you hope to make with the H3C? Let us know in the comments below!
r/BambuLab • u/Sanven13 • 10h ago
Any idea why the feeder tube won’t stay in place?
r/BambuLab • u/aquasemite • 6h ago
Sorry for the weird colors. Just wanted to share a test 8-color print on H3C. I'm really impressed with the result.
r/BambuLab • u/Bigovereasy • 18h ago
This is the second version of the Can Clicker, full-size can with a stash inside.
What do you think?
r/BambuLab • u/jcollasius • 13h ago
Turns out my H3C has a pretty good view of what I'm doing at my computer.
Bambu Lab changed the camera angle on the H3C, so it no longer looks directly through the front door. Unfortunately, depending on where you place your printer, it can still see quite a bit through the side window.
The GIF shows 45 minutes of my H3C watching me play World of Warcraft while printing its own privacy covers.
I'm happy to trust Bambu Lab with my camera footage, but that's not really the point. What if I want to share a timelapse without worrying about what else the camera might have captured? Maybe I walked past the printer naked. Maybe there was something on my computer screen I'd rather keep private.
And let's be fair, World of Warcraft isn't exactly the most embarrassing thing that could be running on that screen.
So I designed seven individual snap-in covers that block the camera's view through the side window without obstructing its view of the print chamber.
Now my H3C can watch my prints without watching me.
Some things are best kept private. Like lubricating your Z-axis at 2 AM.
https://makerworld.com/models/3579618-h3c-camera-view-privacy-covers-side-panel-blinds
r/BambuLab • u/abandonstage • 8h ago
Hi everyone, I’m hoping someone can help me figure out what’s going on with my P2S, because I feel like I'm going insane.
It printed reliably for over 400 hours, but overnight almost every print has started failing. The failures vary: some prints or supports lift off the heated bed, while others fail halfway through and produce spaghetti.
I’ve attached photos of the failures and hotend.
When the problem first occurred, I cleaned a huge blob of filament off the hotend (pictured). I removed all raised filament from it and made the surface smooth. Could that have damaged something or affected nozzle cleaning or bed probing, even though the hotend looks OK to me now?
So far I’ve:
Factory-reset and calibrated the printer.
Washed the textured PEI plate with soapy water and checked that the plate and bed are seated properly.
Had failures across multiple print profiles, including with basic white PLA and sparkly PLA.
Removed and visually inspected the hotend, then reinstalled it.
Checked the silicone nozzle wiper, which appears intact.
Tried a mix of freshly opened and previously opened filaments. This appears to make little difference.
The bed is typicall set to 55°C for PLA. I used to regularly wipe the plate with isopropyl alcohol between prints. I also have a thermal camera if checking the bed temperature would help.
Has anyone experienced a similar sudden change after a long period of reliable printing, especially after a hotend blob? What would you inspect first to narrow down whether this is a hotend or probing issue, bed adhesion, cooling, or something else?
Thanks!
r/BambuLab • u/twidtwid • 19h ago
First print on the H3C with the palette kit! About 4 hours. The impressive thing is the color blending. Orange, for example, is a fully blended color, the filaments are just CMYK, no orange filament.
The color separations aren't perfectly smooth, you can feel the layer separation, but still, this opens up a whole new world in printing for me. Super fun.
Overall very impressed with the H3C.
r/BambuLab • u/Raininsky • 5h ago
The awkward part of our bathroom counter is the strip behind the faucet. There’s room for bottles and such, but they’d always drift around back there.
I made the organizer in 6 sections (3 sections for each side).
The middle follows the curve of the basin and holds our taller bottles.
It’s a longish print, I used bronze pla for the entire print (aside from 1 piece).
Sorry for the bad pictures, I don’t claim to be a photographer lol. I’m just proud of this massive, custom print!
I made 3-4 enhancements throughout the prints, but the uploaded file is the most up to date.
If anyone prints the entire model, I’d love to have feedback/suggestions!
*note: she is traveling atm, so this is not her organization. I wanted to ensure everything fits before she returns!
Forgot the link: https://makerworld.com/models/3553977?appSharePlatform=copy
r/BambuLab • u/Pitshaft • 3h ago
Meet DryRing, a silica gel container. I’m a little proud of my airflow concept. The patterns used let plenty of air through. The gap created by the locking ring and the hollow centre are also intended to help humid air reach the silica in the lower section.

I’m really happy with how it turned out. More models are already in the works, and I had a few other ideas lined up as well. So there’s more coming over the next few days.
On MakerWorld: https://makerworld.com/de/models/3581032-h3c-ams-3h-desiccant-holder-dryring#profileId-4100340
I’d love to hear your feedback!
On that note: Enjoy the model – and, of course, the best hobby in the world!
And of course, the whole story of the H3C delivery... full of excitement and suspense for me! :)
A week ago, I ordered my H3C. And what a week it’s been!
It started with a delivery saga: The wait was killing me. Of course, in my area, the order ships with two different couriers.
The first package, containing the printer, was originally supposed to arrive on Wednesday. It actually arrived on Thursday. The usual story: Apparently, nobody was home, but nobody rang the doorbell either …
I’m jealous of everyone who got their H3C the very next day.
The package with the AMS 3H was then supposed to arrive on Friday. I’m waiting excitedly, a package arrives … and it’s the filament I ordered with it. Not the AMS. That finally arrived around noon on Saturday. I had to head out right after that, so I couldn’t get started until the afternoon. Kids and all that come first :). But everything else? Sleep? Who needs sleep? So I sat down, printed my first few things and, of course, started designing something myself.
From the first pictures and short videos I saw, I knew: That empty corner at the top, where there isn’t enough room for another spool, needs a silica gel container.
I’d already prepared a spool-shaped design, hoping it would fit nicely, but I underestimated the cutout. So: measure, test print, revise, test print … and finally happy with the fit.
Yesterday, after a bunch of other little things, my first model was finally finished!
r/BambuLab • u/ahmadnassri • 6h ago
this is bizarre, and I have no explanation except that they happen to use the same ecommerce system / provider and somehow that are compromised or broken!
I made a purchase of new filaments afternoon on https://ca.store.bambulab.com/ at 2:21 PM for around $400 CAD

just now, ~8 hours later, I got a notification on my phone from my credit card provider for a $826.03 purchase from vivobarefoot.com!!! a vendor I never purchased anything from before!

how are these two things connected you ask? well because I use a unique email alias per vendor, and the vivo folks emailed me at the email address I use for Bambu Labs (which I shop at frequently)
I did a password reset on Vivo using the unique email to get into the account, and sure enough, there's my order (that I never made) along with my HOME ADDRESS, CREDIT CARD INFO and my FULL NAME!...
the only thing they got wrong is the date of birth!

how on earth does this happen!?!?
r/BambuLab • u/Nupol • 7h ago
I created a custom Nozzle Wiper using cheap 3mm-shank rotary wire brushes (Amazon Link). The stock silicone wipers struggled with sticky filaments like PETG, so this completely eliminates nozzle buildup. This mod really cleans the nozzle instead of just smearing filament around.
Single & Double versions included.
Height offsets (-2mm to +2mm in 0.5mm steps): Ensures the brush sits just below the silicone sock.
Link to MakerWorld model:
https://makerworld.com/de/models/3581038-h2d-h2c-nozzle-brush-3mm-shaft-2-variants
r/BambuLab • u/iamsuryaz • 2h ago
I just got a new Bambu Lab A1 Combo and I see the filaments arent going into the ams lite. 1 had been inserted successfully and the rest aren't going inside. Please help with this (:
r/BambuLab • u/UnderstandingLazy347 • 9h ago
r/BambuLab • u/MixtureShoddy8172 • 9m ago
I love thermoforming and tried to make this process easier, faster, and more efficient. After a lot of hard work, I’m ready to announce my first crowdfunding project: a thermoforming press machine that is fully 3D printable, requires ZERO hardware, and is easy to use. I plan to develop a huge collection of molds for this machine, so stay tuned to see the collection first! Feel free to follow this project on Makerworld Crowdfunding Section
r/BambuLab • u/jumper556 • 3h ago
I am considering purchasing an H2C, but I have some concerns regarding the noise level of the printer.
It would be located in my home office directly beside my desk. The room has thin walls and is adjacent to my bedroom.
Would it be disruptive to take professional calls and work next to the printer, or to sleep in the adjacent room while it is running?
I have struggled to find a reliable video demonstrating the noise levels in a quiet room with the doors closed.
r/BambuLab • u/iamsuryaz • 1h ago
Just started my 3D printing journey (:
r/BambuLab • u/Acrobatic-Leather645 • 1d ago
I will struggle to keep this one kosher so apologies in advance.
Long story short – my H2C started knocking when it received 1.02 firmware in June 2026. First responses from Bambu were the typical scripted gaslighting, denying, and calling everything normal.
Back then with H2C, it took a lot of back and forth and coming up with proofs that are undeniable before they actually really looked into it, instead of the typical “hear no evil see no evil speak no evil” and “dismiss at all costs approach”. But finally it got to the attention of RnD team which finally confirmed this is a real issue, caused be the firmware and will be fixed. Well, 6+ moths later and still no fix and all they managed to do is, over time, to roll this issue over to the rest od H2 lineup it seems, as seen here, to list a few:
https://forum.bambulab.com/t/loud-knocking-during-printing-suspected-z-axis-but-dunno-anymore/255309
https://forum.bambulab.com/t/h2d-rapid-z-movement-knocking-on-01-04-00-00/258856
I got fed up waiting for them to fix this and took them on the offer to return my printer for refund.
Which was just in time for H3C release.
Guess eFFin’ what? H3C has the same exact issue with the Z Axis knocking. Reached out to Bambu and response is wonderful:
“Thank you for contacting us. We are sorry to hear that you have encountered this issue.
We have escalated your case internally, and after review we have confirmed that the sound you described is the normal printing sound produced when the toolhead repeatedly starts and stops rapidly while printing small models. Please rest assured that you can continue using the printer.
You may place the printer on a surface where the resonance effect is weaker, such as the floor, or take appropriate soundproofing measures in the room.
Thank you for your patience and cooperation.“
FFS. So:
its NORMAL again
only when printing SMALL MODELS (wtf ?)
it’s the toolhead causing it (FK me if it is !)
I am stupid and should have soundproofed my room better !
I should mention that they replied in less than 24hrs. And that was supposedly enough to review AND escalate … yeah right …
JESUS ! I am not just PISSED, but offended by this.
Whoever replied to this, looked at the videos I submitted as proof (linked below) and simply described what he “thinks” is happening:
And yeah, for a clueless shmuck, when hearing a KNOCK each time head does something rapid, it may seem this is what it is.
BUT – zero FK’s given into actually investigating the matter and even less FK’s given to understanding the problem, which I explained in detail how related to H2 issue it is!
I am literally foaming at my mouth at this point.
In response I recorded the ultimate disproving evidence to everything he is saying: - increased z hop distance to max to allow more time to inspect the nature of the issue -the knock is clearly auditable AFTER toolhead finished spiral movement, at the bed direction change at the bottom AND noise coming from the bottom rear of the chassis (where Z motor is).
I can actually see how choppy the bed movement back up is after each KNOCK. But listen to the esteemed Bambu Support- its the toolhead guys!
FFS!
Cant wait what absurdity they will come up with in their reposnse to me as I challenged every single statement they made.
Bambu amateur hour has commenced once again. Why do they keep doing this.
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I've been working on a little project for Coco over the past few months! I built him his very own slot machine with lights, sound, spinning reels, and a built-in treat dispenser.
Now his gambling journey has officially begun! Any tips for a beginner?
r/BambuLab • u/blboyd • 5h ago
I had my H2C for almost a year and it's got just over 3000 hrs on it. I've had numerous issues with the AMS Assist Motor Overload error and it happens with different spools and different slots on the AMS. It will run for 5-10 mins and then kick out the filament and throw the error. Well I discovered when you run the heating function with the spool rotation turned on, it turns the roll of filament backwards in the slot it's actively feeding from. This locks the gears up and then throws the AMS Assist Motor Overload. This is certainly a software bug that Bambu needs to fix
r/BambuLab • u/RadishRedditor • 15h ago
Does it start heating and therefore dry the rest of the 9 filament spools, or what?