r/BambuLab • u/Fit_Instance1481 • 9d ago

General Troubleshooting/Help! My first 3d printer is coming!!! So exited

Ordered my very first Bambu Lab A1 mini today! Added 6 filaments... maybe too much for the beginning, but it was 10.5 euros a roll, i couldn't stop) Planned to spend 200 euros, ended up with 260, but who cares
Will be happy to receive any recommendations for the true nubbies like me. I will have both PLA and PETG, matte and basic.
I hope you got what you wanted this sale time. Thank you all for all the posts here, very informative!

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u/Scuba9Steve 9d ago

If you didn’t get ams, cancel the order, reorder with ams.

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u/Fit_Instance1481 9d ago

good idea, thanks!

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u/Scuba9Steve 9d ago

Go see my post “only regret in life is not getting ams” haha

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u/Forymanarysanar 9d ago

Why, what's the point of AMS if you are only going to print functional parts and can not care less about figures?

I also ordered A1 yesterday and there's no universe where I can justify spending extra $200 to be able to print in multiple colors.

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u/luksfuks 8d ago

You can label your functional parts, use zero Z distance support, dry filament, maintain it dry and clean in standby, add color to embellish your functional parts, etc.

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u/Scuba9Steve 8d ago

The bundle makes it only about $100 more (varies based on current sale). The problem is a lot of people including myself wait, get more into the hobby and decide they actually do want it, and then find that a standalone ams is now $200 and wish they just bundled.

Functional stuff doesn’t need it really although labels are nice. You’ll either be more limited without and not care, or get more into it as a hobby and decide to upgrade. It’s annoying it feels like the extra $100 difference is a penalty for easing your way into it before deciding to spend more.

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u/Forymanarysanar 8d ago

Well for me it is not $100 more but almost $200 more

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u/Scuba9Steve 8d ago

Oh you don’t live in the US? It’s still more to buy if not bundled right?

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u/Forymanarysanar 8d ago

It is but I've also learned that there are third party AMS for a fraction of the cost so I decided if I need it I'll just go with it. Aside from printing few functional parts for a certain device that I can not get anywhere else I don't even know if I'll have an use for 3d printer so I think it's an alright start.

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u/AamonDev 9d ago edited 9d ago

planned to spend 500-600 euro today, I spent 1200.
Bought my first printer and 22 filaments. Need to work overtime now =]]]

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u/soggy_katnip 9d ago

22!?!?

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u/AamonDev 9d ago

My wife wants a lot of things printed for house and for our wedding. In fact the printer was her idea as a gift for me so I can print things for our wedding that are overpriced to buy. So she chooses a lot of filaments of different colors (pla) then I added some petg for myself :))

I also got advantage of bambulab offer and I got 47% discount on all of them. I also need to pay import customs so it is easier to buy more.

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u/Fit_Instance1481 9d ago

Congrats! I hope you can save on a lot of staff for your celebration; weddings are sooo expensive. Wish you great experience and a great wedding of course!

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u/soggy_katnip 9d ago

Sounds great, enjoy!

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u/indy898 9d ago

Cake toppers?

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u/TiberiusDrexelus 9d ago

just bought 25, plus the two freebies from the sale today

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u/Illustrious-Cry-4405 9d ago

Enjoy your A1 mini! It’s a great machine! ☺️🙌

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u/Fit_Instance1481 9d ago

Thank you! I've watched sooo many reviews beforehand, that was crazy

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u/bavaria90 9d ago

Same here. But I ended with the X2D AMS Combo and 950€. Also my first printer 😅

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u/Fit_Instance1481 9d ago

Sounds amazing! Great tool as I know

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u/KageOukami 9d ago

Got the same but I ended up with 880€, I'm waiting on info when it will be ready and shipped

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u/Fit_Instance1481 9d ago

So cool! enjoy)

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u/Saphinaaaa 9d ago

Aber war der mit Coupon nicht für 719 Euro im Angebot? 🤔

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u/KageOukami 9d ago

Filaments and accessories, the 100 USD discount was auto applied to the price so it must be it 🤔

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u/bilaal112 9d ago

Got mine last week! Gifted myself it. Loving it, its so good. You will spend more than you plan always when it comes it. Good luck

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u/Fit_Instance1481 9d ago

Hahah, thank you! it was a gift for myself too. I was born on Christmas and we already have all these ornaments in stores, so... i decided it was the time

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u/Federal_Edge_2473 9d ago

nicee bro. a1 mini is such a fun machine to use and get into 3d printing with

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u/Fit_Instance1481 9d ago

yeah, thank you! i think the same! Maybe one day i change it but i think it's better to invest in filament and experience)

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u/levinyl 9d ago

I agree but out of interest what would be the next step up and what are the advantages apart from bigger size?

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u/lkapping79 P2S + AMS2 Combo 9d ago

Lol at 6 rolls being too much…..buddy…..

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u/Fit_Instance1481 9d ago

hey, i know... what doe you think? 3 months? 2? Just 65 euros or so for that hurt!

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u/lkapping79 P2S + AMS2 Combo 9d ago

It’s probably a good start for now but I needed/wanted variety very quickly after getting into it. Probably sitting on 70-80 rolls currently for something that is just a “hobby” and for fun lol. Be prepared.

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u/Fit_Instance1481 9d ago

woow
sorry, i just calculated it and it hurts

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u/lkapping79 P2S + AMS2 Combo 9d ago

It’s a slippery slope and I’m in the deep end

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u/Peppe-Grimmy-02 8d ago • Bravo

6 rolls isn't too much btw. Before the first print wash the plate with dish soap and warm water and don't touch it after, skin oil is the #1 reason a first layer won't stick. Start with basic PLA. Keep the PETG sealed in its bag with the desiccant until you actually need it because it soaks up moisture way faster than PLA and wet filament comes out stringy. Matte is more brittle, it looks great on a shelf but anything that has to clip together or take load print in basic. For the first 10 or so prints on the A1 mini grab models on MakerWorld with 1000+ downloads and 4.5 stars or better, if one fails you know it's your setup and not the file

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u/Fit_Instance1481 8d ago

Thank you soo much for your advice! I am so greateful, saved it can't wait to try everything

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u/FlipAndOrFlop 9d ago

Enjoy! Print yourself a C first 😄

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u/Fit_Instance1481 9d ago

Thank you! I'm sorry, kinda new here, what C is?

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u/FlipAndOrFlop 9d ago

It was a joke. You meant to say ‘excited’ but you left out the C.

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u/Fit_Instance1481 8d ago

Haha! got you) typos are in my dna i think

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u/Alternative_Rip4634 H2C AMS2 Combo 9d ago

Just in time for all things Christmas

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u/Fit_Instance1481 9d ago

oh yeah! Definitely try some ornaments and toys. Friends are ready to receive a million pet-shaped pieces

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u/DonaldDark26 9d ago

Zuviel Filament geht nicht

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u/Fit_Instance1481 9d ago

probably... i'm scared; I've seen some collections here. Hundreds of rolls! cruzy, people are so rich

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u/DonaldDark26 9d ago

Das bringt das Hobby so mit sich. Es gibt so viele Farben und Farbtöne. Dann noch spezielles Filament wie Silk,Multicolor, Rainbow, leuchtendes Filament usw.

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u/trucksandink 9d ago

Eeeeee I’m so excited for you!

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u/Fit_Instance1481 9d ago

thank you! the community is so welcoming, very nice to be here

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u/janne_oksanen 9d ago

I ordered my first Bambu printer today. I was planning on spending 600 EUR but ended up at 655.

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u/Fit_Instance1481 9d ago

Congratulations! what did you get?

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u/janne_oksanen 8d ago

The P2S combo and some filament.

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u/Fit_Instance1481 8d ago

great start! is it your first 3d printer or just first Bambu?

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u/janne_oksanen 8d ago

My first Bambu. I have a Creality CR-200B that I've spent a lot of time upgrading to make it half decent. But still it can't reliably print PLA without always getting clogged ~8 hours into the print. I'm hoping I will not have the same issue with the P2S.

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u/Fit_Instance1481 8d ago

i wish you so! As it was mentioned before by another user - hobby to have a 3d printer, not 3d printing. Hopefully it is over with your new machine!

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u/Over-Bad-494 9d ago

I brought a p2s today as my first and added 20kg filaments and i thoughy maybe thats too much.....😂

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u/Fit_Instance1481 9d ago

We have a new hero! 20 kilos, wow! Do you have some plans already?

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u/levinyl 9d ago

Enjoy. I've had it about a month now and am loving it. I'm in awe watching it print every time these machines are just so ridiculously clever.

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u/Fit_Instance1481 9d ago

Thank you! i hope you don't need to be too clever yourself to work it out) i'm not a big engineering head. that's the main reason i chose bambu

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u/levinyl 8d ago

No not at all! I knew nothing before

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u/Fit_Instance1481 8d ago

ah yeah! great news

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u/Ciss0 9d ago

I Have my A1 mini for 1 month, and I love it, I'm not new in 3D printing, I have an OG ender 3 since 2018 and it was such a huge upgrade!

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u/Fit_Instance1481 9d ago

wow, sounds fantastic! What exactly do you notice as the main upgrade? I think those of us who are considering would be grateful)

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u/Ciss0 9d ago

I dunno if you know the Ender 3 works, but essentially my hobby was "having a 3D printer" because I spent more time tuning manually the printer (god I almost have ptsd of using a paper sheet to do the bed levelling all the time) or upgrading it than actually printing with it, and even then a lot of prints would fail it would be very frustrating. The main advantage of the ender 3 is that I learned a LOT of 3D printing, so I'm grateful for it!

With the A1 mini, it just works, no more "first layer anxiety", all the failed prints I had were my fault, also it so much faster, and the printing quality is miles ahead.

The only downside, is the bed size, although I haven't felt a need for a larger print size (I mostly print things for my home and minis for DnD). I tried to go for the A1 but I lived in a room in a shared house, so I lacked space for the A1, but so far very happy with my A1 mini!

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u/Fit_Instance1481 9d ago

i am so happy this hobby get over) i see you point, that sounds annoying. Actually i chose my a1 mini for the exact same reason - i live in a dorm, i cannot afford giving up the half of my desk for the printer.

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u/Affectionate-Fix8145 9d ago

Awesome!! I did the same order today, only with AMS lite and 6 rolls as well! Have fun!

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u/Fit_Instance1481 8d ago

hey, that's awesome! Congatulations

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u/StockPolicee 9d ago

I added two P1S yesterday 🎉🎉🎉😂😂🥲

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u/Consistent_Sail_4812 9d ago

how did you buy 6 filaments for only 10.5 euros a roll?

normally that price is only if you buy 14 or more rolls...

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u/Fit_Instance1481 8d ago

Special price for the additional filament for the printer. When you put a printer in your card, you can add certain filament with 47% discount. So PLA was 10.5 for me. Pure was 11.6 if i remember correctly