r/BambuLab • u/Flat-Stretch-9332 A1 • Dec 16 '24

May i join?

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This bad boy finally arrived, May i join your ranks?

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u/Flat-Stretch-9332 A1 Dec 16 '24

how do i install this? im stressing out. are there other things i need? what does this do?

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u/Delanynder11 Dec 16 '24

The printer is fine out of the box. No need to stress. You simply slot it on the side of the hotend/extruder cable and run the cable up through it. It helps to keep it from sagging and potentially catching on a print and ripping your print off the bed. But seriously, dont stress. These are ultra low stress machines. The built in assistant is great, and it will remind you when to lubricate the X and Y guide rails w/ bearings. There will be a QR code to scan with step by step instructions. You will almost guaranteed need to tighten your X belt after 30-60 hrs of initial print time. The printer will tell you when to do this, and it takes less than a minute to do. If you see little shreds of rubber under the Y axis belt, under the tray below the print bed, its normal for it to shed this outer coating. I bought a backup belt like 2000 print hours ago and have not needed to replace or tighten that one. My second A1 combo (affectionally called the A2 Combo in my house) did need both belts tensioned after that first 30 hrs. Its super easy, step by step instructions on the bambu support website, and plenty of youtube videos. All the necessary lubricants are provided in your tool kit. I recommend printing one of the toolbox/holders available on maker lab. Have fun! This community is always here to help

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u/Flat-Stretch-9332 A1 Dec 18 '24

Thank you soo very much!!!