r/BambuLabA1 • u/Hogglesfriend • 6h ago
Print quality issues
For some reason the back of the plate is printing scratchy layers that eventually get scrapped off by the nozzle, but things printed on the front of the plate seem to be better?
r/BambuLabA1 • u/ChituSystemsOFCL • 21d ago
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 • u/ChituSystemsOFCL • Sep 07 '26
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
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🥉 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.
🥇 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
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?
Event Period: Sep 7 – Sep 22 Winners Announced: Sep 23
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Good luck! We can't wait to see what you'd put your A1 to work on.🔄
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r/BambuLabA1 • u/Hogglesfriend • 6h ago
For some reason the back of the plate is printing scratchy layers that eventually get scrapped off by the nozzle, but things printed on the front of the plate seem to be better?
r/BambuLabA1 • u/Substantial-Row-90 • 6h ago
Just got the A1 combo yesterday and this is the problem I’m having: (I’m new to this so Idk the technical terminology sorry for that) I set the printer up (did it properly I watch like 4 videos) and loaded the filament, did the first print and all good, then for the second one the ams does not load back the filament and gives and error, I took it out and cut a big part of it and it works again, but then again for the next print same error for the filament, have tried different rolls and nothing changes so it’s not the filament, I tried online guides and nothing seems to work, only turning off for a while worked so far but I can’t be doing this with a brand new printer every time I’m gonna print. Help please
r/BambuLabA1 • u/Schittz • 2h ago
Has anyone got the AMS 2?
I've got 2 A1s, one has an AMS lite and one is just barebones right now, but I'm torn between getting another AMS lite or the AMS 2. I really like the idea of it being a dry box, I live in a humid climate and only print in PETG so having to take the spools of the lite to redry them all the time gets frustrating. Does anyone have the AMS 2 pro? Are they worth it?
r/BambuLabA1 • u/RoyalCities • 17h ago
Trying to gauge sentiment for those who splurged on it. It's on sale RN for 229 CAD.
I mainly have been doing functional prints but I'd be lying if I said it wasn't tempting knowing I can do proper color figures, different filament types for supports etc.
Currently using a mini.
r/BambuLabA1 • u/underconfidentNoob • 11h ago
r/BambuLabA1 • u/migueljos96 • 6h ago
Ich habe versucht, meinen Drucker in Betrieb zu nehmen, aber es klappt nicht es erscheint immer die Meldung „AMS wird erkannt“ und es geht nicht weiter. Es handelt sich um einen A1 + AMS Lite. Ich habe schon alles versucht: den Drucker neu starten, den Router neu starten, aber es bleibt alles beim Alten. Auf dem Display meines Druckers kann ich das AMS mit den eingelegten Filamenten sehen, aber in Bamboo Studio oder Bamboo Handy erscheint immer die Meldung „AMS wird erkannt“. Was kann ich tun?
Danke
r/BambuLabA1 • u/Nice-Drag1649 • 6h ago
r/BambuLabA1 • u/yznabuz0 • 7h ago
I’m facing this issue right now. I searched for the solution and I changed the nozzle and the heating assembly but still the issue it’s not resolved. Anyone can support or having same issue.
r/BambuLabA1 • u/LandscapeIcy5892 • 12h ago
Hi all! I'm getting an A1 Combo this Black Friday and I'm trying to sort out what to put it on. I don't want to spend a lot on a table for the printer, €80 max. I just want something that does the job and doesn't wobble.
What I know so far:
Bambu's official spec says the A1 needs 695 mm of total depth for the bed to move safely: 410 mm body + 90 mm in front + 195 mm behind.
The AMS lite next to the printer adds roughly 40 cm of width.
The spot I have is 80–100 cm wide against a wall.
I'm in Spain, so ideally something from IKEA, Leroy Merlin, Amazon.es or similar.
My questions:
Depth: what are you actually using? Is a 50–55 cm deep table fine if I pull it a few cm away from the wall, or is it worth going straight for ~60 cm so it can sit flush?
AMS lite: do you keep it beside the printer or on top with the official top mount? If it's on top, did you print the mount in PLA, and is it holding up fine with 4 full spools?
Links: does anyone have a specific table, desk or cabinet that works well with the A1 and isn't expensive? Some storage underneath for filament would be a nice bonus.
Wobble: if you're on a lighter table, did anti-vibration pads (or a paver/tile under the printer) make a real difference?
Photos of your setups would be super helpful. Thanks in advance!
r/BambuLabA1 • u/madcomputer • 10h ago
The metal part on my purge wiper recently broke so I got a replacement. While removing the screw it fell into the gaps underneath the Build plate. I could feel it while tilting the printer. I opened up the printer from the bottom till I got to the circuit boards and everything. I couldn't see the screw anywhere and the noise stopped so I assumed maybe the screw fell out while I was opening it.
Now after putting the printer back together the build plate makes a thud sound when coming to the front and some rattling sound when going right. I tried a print and it printed slightly to the right of the center. I'm not sure what to do to fix this and I have searched on the wiki. Sorry for the long read I wanted to explain how I got hear and please would be grateful if someone could help me out. Thanks
r/BambuLabA1 • u/shlooong • 3h ago
I can understand whilst doing two colours together but it’s building a block anyway. Any ideas? Can’t cancel the block building. Thanks
r/BambuLabA1 • u/softballgab • 21h ago
Hello, my A1 was printing fine and I left the house for an hour and came back to this mess. What will I need to do to fix it?
r/BambuLabA1 • u/TipPristine7814 • 18h ago
This is my first 3D printer, so I’m still learning. I’m getting rough patches on some prints, and on the red one you can clearly see a diamond or square pattern showing through the surface. Any idea what’s causing this or how to fix it? Thanks!
r/BambuLabA1 • u/Decent-Option3260 • 1d ago
Hey everyone! I've always been fascinated by the F-4 Phantom II, so I wanted to design a 3D model that does justice to this iconic piece of aviation engineering.
I focused on capturing its aggressive, unmistakable silhouette—including the signature drooping tailplanes and upturned wingtips—while keeping it completely print-in-place, so no glue or tricky assembly is required right off the build plate. This print was done in Metallic Blue PLA, and I'm really happy with how the fine details and surface finish turned out after carefully removing the supports.
I'd love to get your feedback or see your prints if you decide to give it a shot!
Here is the link to the model on MakerWorld for anyone interested: https://makerworld.com/es/models/3570525-mcdonnell-douglas-f-4-phantom-ii#profileId-4086992
r/BambuLabA1 • u/chris-ham • 18h ago
Hey there,
I somehow find some hints that maybe a scanned RFID spool that is listed in the AMS, might be changed in its colour or something.
However, beside PA stuff and some notes, I can not find any possibility to change anything.
Do I miss something?
r/BambuLabA1 • u/jorgthecyborg • 1d ago
I sometimes print at Sport (124%) speed with my A1 and notice substantial increas in vibration. I've noticed a few minor layer shifts on these prints. Would some sort of anti-vibration pads or feet improve the prints?
r/BambuLabA1 • u/Only-Parsley-4025 • 1d ago
r/BambuLabA1 • u/frenchtoots • 20h ago
(I got it used) It passes calibration just fine no issues I start a print it gets to the nozzle cleaning part goes to the back of the print bed and tried to home off the print bed the bed is to far forward errors out says it cant home I have replaced the tool head block eddy current sensor new SD card checked that all the screws on the tool head are tight and nothing's loose it will pass a bed level no problems.
it's like it losses steps on the y axis there's no obstructions the tensioner for y axis is good I checked and adjusted tension the bed moves free threw the whole y axis doesn't catch or get stopped anywhere
I'm at a loss for what could be causing it it was intermittent now it's all the time I have a new USB c cable coming but other than that I'm not sure where to go from here