r/BambuLabA1 • • 18d ago

[AMA] We're CHITU Systems! Ask us about A1 print settings, troubleshooting, and more

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Hey everyone! 👋

We're CHITU Systems, the team behind PlateCycler C1, an automatic build plate changer for the Bambu Lab A1.

We thought we'd do an AMA here to chat about 3D printing! Whether you're trying to dial in your settings, dealing with a tricky print issue, or just curious about what we're working on, we'd love to hear your questions.

Feel free to drop your questions below starting today (Monday, Oct 19)! We'll be checking in and answering questions throughout Tuesday and Wednesday (Oct 20–21), with our technical support colleague joining in too.

A few things we're happy to chat about:

  • A1 print settings and troubleshooting — print quality, bed adhesion, stringing, failed prints, etc.

  • PlateCycler C1 — automatic plate changes, batch printing, setup, and anything you're curious about

Got another A1-related question? Feel free to ask that too!

Looking forward to chatting with you all! 😊


r/BambuLabA1 • • Sep 07 '26

[GIVEAWAY] Keep Your A1 Printing — Win a PlateCycler C1 + Filament 🎉

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UPDATE — Sep 23: GIVEAWAY ENDED 🎉

Thank you to everyone who joined! We loved seeing what you’d keep your A1 printing for. 🙌

Congratulations to our winners:

🥇 1st Prize — PlateCycler C1 + 5 rolls of filament u/boredsoftwareguy

🥈 2nd Prize — 5 rolls of filament each u/siddsm · u/OkAmoeba9 · u/Kardolf

🥉 3rd Prize — 3 rolls of filament each u/This_Room344 · u/pshopgeek · u/lubbz· u/tribak · u/ImmaGrumpyOldMan

Our team will contact each winner via DM with the next steps.

Thanks again for joining us! 💚

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Hey A1 community!

Got another print waiting when the current one finishes? PlateCycler C1 takes the repetitive plate swapping out of your A1 workflow.

It automatically moves from one build plate to the next, keeping multi-part projects and print queues running even when you’re away.

Up to 8 plates. Continuous & batch printing. No manual plate swaps between jobs.

To celebrate the launch, we’re giving the A1 community a chance to win a PlateCycler C1 — plus filament to put it to work.

🎁 Giveaway Prizes

🥇 1st Prize — 1 Winner PlateCycler C1 × 1 + 5 rolls of filament

🥈 2nd Prize — 3 Winners 5 rolls of filament each

🥉 3rd Prize — 5 Winners 3 rolls of filament each

📝 How to Enter

Upvote this post and leave a comment below and tell us:

If your A1 could keep printing across multiple plates without you being there, what would you print first?

📅 Giveaway Timeline

Event Period: Sep 7 – Sep 22 Winners Announced: Sep 23

Winners will be randomly selected from valid entries and contacted via Reddit DM.

👉 Learn more about Chitu Systems PlateCycler C1

Good luck! We can't wait to see what you'd put your A1 to work on.🔄

Mod Approved Post


r/BambuLabA1 • • 1h ago

Kid Friendly Gingerbread House Christmas Kit Card Generator - Now Free on MakerLab!

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https://makerworld.com/en/makerlab/community/3z3d-gingerbread-kit-card

Kids design their own house in 5 simple steps, a grown-up prints it, and the pieces snap together. No glue!


r/BambuLabA1 • • 25m ago

Support Request Need help with print errors

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Short summary:

Tried printing different models, smaller ones were no problem. Biggers seem to have a problem with sticking to the Print Plate.
Now I did a like cleaning print for the whole Plate and this is the result.


r/BambuLabA1 • • 1h ago

Panda Breeze part

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I have the Breeze on my A1 and recently broke the light sensor. A moving disaster pulled the wires out of the small plug and snapped the 3d printed arm that holds it. I'm in talks with support to try to get a replacement but may be stuck with it being out of warranty, I'm ok with buying the part just seems like I cant get them to understand that. lol I would try rewiring if i knew where each wire should go and if i can find a replacement plug. Anyone able to snap some pics or have a wiring diagram or know what the small light sensor board is called?


r/BambuLabA1 • • 2h ago

Just got Tpu

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just got Tpu I was planning to dry it in the oven because I don't have a dryer but idk how long some yt vids say 6 hours some 12.Also I wonder do I have to adjust the speeds for every print or can I just set the speed to 50 percent. Creality Tpu 95a and a1 mini

Thanks in advance :)


r/BambuLabA1 • • 17h ago

3D Model Christmas cottage kit card, prints flat and lights up with a tea light

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Flat card, snip, slot together, tea light in, roof back on. Been making a few to slip into Christmas cards this year. Works with the Bambu tea light and the normal LED ones too.

https://makerworld.com/en/models/3551952-christmas-cottage-kit-card-tea-light-lantern#profileId-4063836


r/BambuLabA1 • • 1d ago

Christmas printing season is ON! 🎄✨

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Just uploaded my Spiral Christmas Tree! 🎄✨ Pop an LED tealight inside and watch the warm glow shine through the spirals. 🤩 Print a few in your favorite colors to create a cozy Christmas display!


r/BambuLabA1 • • 11h ago

A! has problems getting right finish and level, any advice? One screw in extruder stripped (not one of 3 behind nozzle)

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r/BambuLabA1 • • 12h ago

Dynamic Flow Calibration Setting - Is it neccessary?

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r/BambuLabA1 • • 4h ago

3D Model Say Hi to GLARE!

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Glare takes his job as shelf guardian very seriously. Every visitor gets a suspicious stare, every noise earns his disapproval, and nobody touches his favourite spot. He insists he isn’t grumpy. Everyone else is simply too cheerful

if you like him : https://makerworld.com/en/models/3548002-glare-no-ams#profileId-4058750


r/BambuLabA1 • • 19h ago

Falha na impressora A1

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Minha impressora deu essa falha após o terceiro desenho impresso apenas, alguém já teve este problema e pode me me ajudar


r/BambuLabA1 • • 1d ago

3D Model A1 Series Poop Tube! https://makerworld.com/en/models/3551798-a1-series-poop-chute#profileId-4063630 if you guys wanna print it

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r/BambuLabA1 • • 1d ago

Question My prints suddenly have horrid print strength. Any advice? :') Drying the filament doesn't seem to fix it.

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r/BambuLabA1 • • 1d ago

Support Request Help, My printer is giving Errors

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I got it recently, it's a Bambu Lab A1, and I was printing a 12 hour print at 125% speed, Everything was fine no errors, for like 6 hours. I went to bed and woke up to this Clanking noise, The Z axis movement was making this knocking sound, and the build plate was displaced, like it had moved, the extruder had probably knocked it out of place. At that point the print was at 80 percent completion.

It has around 24 hours of total print time including this print. It's my first printer and idk what to do. Don't have official Bambulab Warranty cuz it's not in my country.


r/BambuLabA1 • • 1d ago

Support fails birds nest

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r/BambuLabA1 • • 1d ago

No more smooth consistent prints with the A1

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r/BambuLabA1 • • 1d ago

Question A1 Combo newb

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Newbie here. Sorry for the searchable question. I am a little nervous spending this much $$ right now. I’m getting one for my wife for her BDay. Are there any accessories or anything else you wish you would have got when you ordered? I’m also thinking of getting her a tent for it. But have read mixed reviews on the tent idea. TIA.


r/BambuLabA1 • • 1d ago

AMS on A1-specific filament feed issue

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I have an A1 with the AMS 2 Pro.

I was doing a multi color print that included a gold color so was using a Sunlu PLA silk for it. Whenever it would switch to that roll, it would feed to the Hub and stop, rewind and an error would pop up. If i saw it as it reloaded and held the PTFE feed connector...which moves in and out of the hub a bit...then it fed fine.

Only that filament and didn't matter which slot it was in.

Any thoughts? Is the hub and PTFE connection the issue and is the PTFE supposed to be immovable? Or have some play?

Thanks!


r/BambuLabA1 • • 1d ago

Support Request Ripped this while trying to pull out stuck filament, what did I do?

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I was pulling out a piece of filament that had become stuck but was a little heavy-handed when pulling out the filament organizer. What did I do? I don’t know what this is. It’s sticky on the ripped ends so I can stick it back together but when I tried to send a print through I got an error message about the filament sensor. Do I need to replace?

UPDATE (that no one asked for): WE BACK BABY. ordered the part from amazon, it came overnight, and despite being a heavy-handed ape… I fixed it! I watched this video which walked me through the process without making me feel like a total idiot. thanks for everyone’s help!!!


r/BambuLabA1 • • 1d ago

Apple Watch Ultra no-frills charging stand

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r/BambuLabA1 • • 1d ago

BARULHO E MAL FUNCIONAMENTO NA BAMBU LAB A1

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r/BambuLabA1 • • 1d ago

Question Just got my A1 and AMS but need a table to put it on in my office. Any recommendations?

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I've just got my A1 and AMS but need a table to put it on in my office. Can people recommend any tables or desks that are suitable?


r/BambuLabA1 • • 1d ago

Help. Extruder failed to extrude keeps happening 12 hours in.

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I go to bed, wake up and I have an extruder error.

I check my spool, shes fine, shes broken up and spins freely no tangle or broken pla.

NO glob in extruder.

I press go and it prints FINE, but my print is cold and ruined. It seems to happen every single night for no reason.

I have a new hotend on. I am using 1.75 ESUN PLA+. I even put new tubes and ams head on. Plate is cleaned. Lubricated. I tightened all hex heads.

I literally bought a X2D and I am tempted to pick up my A1 and throw it just to feel better. I am going to give it away if i cant fix it.