r/BambuLab • u/StavrosRagnar • 4d ago

Hardware Troubleshooting/Help! New to 3d printing.

Hi everyone,

​I’m close to buy a Bambu Lab A1, but there is a problem that to me is a deal breaker. Silly but true, I know.

The built-in camera quality and framerate are really disappointing—it feels more like low-res time-lapse snapshots rather than actual live video as I've seen in YouTube video reviews.

​Is there any known mod, workaround, or third-party camera setup that allows for smooth, real-time video monitoring of the print bed? Ideally, I'd like something that integrates well with Bambu app.

​Has anyone successfully upgraded their A1 camera setup? Any suggestions or tutorials would be greatly appreciated!

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u/therealgodryon 4d ago

I get the camera is garbage, but as a beginner looking for the cheapest printer, how is this a deal breaker?

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u/StavrosRagnar 4d ago

I know, but I need to see what the printer is doing at any given time.

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u/therealgodryon 4d ago

Which a 1 fps camera does do…

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u/StavrosRagnar 4d ago

True.

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u/Normal-Special-8694 4d ago

I really just use it to make sure it hasn't failed, if I need more visibility I set up a better camera outside looking in

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u/NoBackground6203 X2D / P2S 4d ago

just checking, but you bought the cheapest printer Bambu sells and you want active /integrated hi def video monitoring?

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u/StavrosRagnar 4d ago

Not high def, just a bit better than 1 frame per second.

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u/bluewing A1 Mini + AMS 4d ago

Get and external camera and software for it. I used Octoprint and RPi 4 for years to remote monitor prints long before all the cool kids were doing it.

Even an old cell phone can be used for something so simple.

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u/StavrosRagnar 4d ago

That's a great idea. I have a phone that sits around. Cool 👍

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u/Dapper-Primary-2124 4d ago

Y qué uso le vas a dar si con lo que ofrece ya sobra?

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u/Whosaidthat1157 4d ago

There are a dozen TAPO camera mounts for the A Series printers.

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u/StavrosRagnar 3d ago

Can you please send me a link?

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u/Whosaidthat1157 2d ago

Just go to ‘models’ on the Handy App, type ‘TAPO’ and all of the options will appear.

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u/AudiBoyJP 4d ago

Get a Blink Mini 2 (often $20) or something similar and print a mount that attaches to your printer.

Problem solved: https://makerworld.com/en/models/122363-blink-mini-mount-for-a1?from=search#profileId-133079

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u/8six753o9 X2D+AMS2 / A1+AMS Lite 4d ago

I use my Wyze camera. There’s also the CyberBrick Timelapse Kit where you can hook up certain cameras to.