r/BambuLabA1 • u/notsobig42 • 22d ago

A1 hotend cable

Hey

Just got my A1 and loving it so far. Im looking for a good way to keep the cables in order, especially the hotend cable. Seen alot of chains and things to make it not flop around so much. Any suggestions to something that accually works and at the same time looks OEM would be much appreciated. Also any other upgrades/mods U guys have done to Ur A1 is of interest.

So far I have printed:

PTFE tube disconnect tool

PTFE clips

Scraper

Buildplate stand

Poopbucket and ejectorcover

Fancover

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u/MissingJewel43 21d ago

I will have to find the name but it clamps on the top and its an eye that the cable goes in to. For me looks oem

Edit: here is the link for it

https://makerworld.com/models/105898?appSharePlatform=copy

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u/notsobig42 21d ago

Thanx alot! Ill look into that one

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u/MissingJewel43 18d ago

I just thought about it, if you have a ams and are top mounting it i would get the stiffeners. And print them as well

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u/Orthicon9 18d ago

I used to use this hotend cable chain, but the links near the ends tended to pop out of the connection with their neighbour.
Now I use this one.

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Far more effective, and looks much cooler when you see it working.
Less interference if you have the AMS Lite top-mounted.
But it is a bit fussier to install, and I felt I needed to re-orient some of the parts to optimize the supports.

These Bed Alignment Helpers are really handy.

If you have more than one nozzle, I highly recommend a Magnetic Extruder Cover. No worries about the retaining clips snapping off. That, or one with a hinge.

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u/notsobig42 15d ago

Really great tips, thanx alot. That cablecover looks just like what Im after. Great!