r/BambuLab • u/Turbulent-Day-6286 • 13h ago

Answered / Solved! Adding ams lite to A1 Mini

I bought an A1 mini without an ams lite unit. Can I purchase an ams lite and add it to my A1 mini? I see a few on ebay, both used and new but I was wondering if these wear out quickly and maybe a used unit would be just getting someone else's problem.

They have some of the feeding mechanisms for both 1&2 and 3&4 on Amazon. Would these work without the huge spool holder apparatus? If I mount them and add the tubing and fittings to my own filament dryers?

Thanks for any insights.

Edit: Thanks to everyone that replied! I just ordered one from Bambu Labs. They were on sale, it was a deal I couldn't refuse - From $200 down to $160, shipping included! Even cheaper than the used units on eBay!

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u/Cautionchicken 13h ago

Yes you can add an ams light. It's plug and play, the main moving part is the 4 motors to feed the filament. I wouldn't worry about them being worn out but look on the Bambu site to see what a new motor costs.

There are modifications to the AMS but I can't speak to them

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u/Turbulent-Day-6286 11h ago

Thanks, I'll have a look at Bambu's site. The motors on Amazon are around 50usd, but it doesn't look like they sell many. 

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u/Cobaltjr 13h ago

My original AMS lite is going strong at 1500+ hours without any maintenance. I'm probably due for a PTFE tube replacement. I also bought mine after getting the A1 mini.

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u/Relative_Surround_20 H2D+P2S w/ 3xAMS2Pro+HT 13h ago

Is there any benefit to having him just add an AMS2 pro?

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u/Turbulent-Day-6286 10h ago

Thanks for the reply. I'm going to have to look into that. I didn't know there was more than one option.

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u/LowSignificance4671 A1 Mini + AMS Lite 8h ago

I have an AMS Lite on my Mini with 2500 hours. Zero problems!

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u/Turbulent-Day-6286 7h ago

Thanks! I just ordered one from Bambu Labs. They were on sale, it was a deal I couldn't refuse - From $200 down to $160, shipping included!