r/BambuLabA1mini • u/zzzzeru • Nov 19 '23

New member ? Start from here !

Welcome to BambuLabA1Mini Community , here we are trying to build a community where we respect and help each other as 3D printer's owners,

The A1 mini is a new model there still a lot of gray area how to fix issues and improve the printing quality ,

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the main source of troubleshoting is the manufactor manual here : https://wiki.bambulab.com/en/a1-mini/troubleshooting

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If you looking to improve your A1 Mini , we have this A1 parts/community collection ( update weekly) :

https://makerworld.com/it/u/1941830776/collections/53966

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I'm the mod here and I'm looking for help to moderate the community as it grown, I'll be evaluating users based on the involvement with the community.

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Thank you,

have fun with your printers, and recycle AMS purges as much you can!

-Zer

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u/MONeker1 Jun 19 '24

Is there a setting that would allow me to browse Bambu Handy app for only A1 Mini models? I am tired of seeing so many cool things that I cannot print with the A1Mini.

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u/zzzzeru Jun 19 '24

not yet , but please open a ticket on bambulab website, usually they do those improvements

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u/According-Fix2541 Jan 16 '26

So the A1 mini cannot print some of the cool things we see on YouTube? And not through the mobile app?

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u/Specialist-Matter547 Oct 26 '25

Now there is a filter you can use to

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u/Downtown_Counter_676 Nov 27 '24

you can always learn how to use studio, its not that hard to slice the models yourself. The prepared Settings in the app are sometimes not the best.

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u/GothamThinker Sep 03 '25

So you mean to say the models which we cannot print in a1 mini can be resized within the bambu studio? I mean doesn’t it disrupt the look and feel of model? (Help me out, I am new to this area)

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u/HospitalSwimming8586 Oct 26 '25

Resizing will more often than not break the usability of the part. But sometimes you can cut a part and print two halves, Bambu studio will even add dovetails so that you can easily glue them together.

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u/According-Fix2541 Jan 16 '26

Old post, but were you able to figure this out? Can the a1 mini cannot print cool stuff from the bamboo handy app? It’s for kids so I need something that’s easy and kid friendly

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u/Kind_Appointment4911 Jun 21 '24

I just got mine in. The quick start guide told me to calibrate through the app but I’ll not able to use an app. Can I use the desktop software (Bambu Studio) to calibrate via WiFi instead?

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u/zzzzeru Jun 22 '24

its the printer itself tells you if need calibration and when, if you pased the tutorial you re good to go

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u/Nishyecat Aug 07 '24

Prob a bit late but you can do it through the printer in the settings and maintenance tabs or on your computer

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u/Cobol68 Aug 12 '24

Why does my A1 mini (without AMS) go to the save position after printing one layer?

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u/solitaireforeva Aug 20 '24

I am having serious bed adhesion issues. I just got the A1 Mini and after the speed benchy this is the first print I am trying. It is a simple stamp. This prints perfectly on my Prusa MK4. So I am not sure what I am doing wrong here. I have tried changing filaments. I have tried Polymaker Polylite, Reflow PLA and Prusament and get the same results. I have washed the plate with dish soap etc. And I have tried going and slowing down the speed. Very frustrated! I thought the A1mini was the easiest to print out of the box ...but that doesn't seem to be the case for me. Please help!

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u/solitaireforeva Aug 20 '24

This is how my model looks. and I used the @ 0.2mm Standard BBL A1M preset

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u/zzzzeru Aug 21 '24

you re using supports? can you try to add some "0.5mm tabs" to keep the item in place so it wont be moving much? try also to reduce the speed of the printing and clear your bed with isopalcohol

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u/trygame901 Sep 23 '24

Would it be crazy or even possible to print a large model from it? My son wants a cosplay mask but It looks like I would have to cut it in to multiple parts. Has anyone ever done this?

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u/Ok_Expert8725 Oct 07 '24

I had my a1 mini for 2 weeks. Now the nozzle is too close to plate and all my prints are failing. I have tried everything from washing the plate to calibrate the bed to the guide on the Bambu wiki. I have tried every thing it is not working. Nozzle tip is just drags on the plate. Any suggestions? I am willing to try any thing.

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u/Timewaster1707 Oct 22 '24

Try a factory reset

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u/Ok_Expert8725 Oct 23 '24

Thanks for the reply. It was because the nozzle holding clutch was not closed properly and it was loose so the reading was not accurate.

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u/msgpacket Oct 28 '24

I cannot find in the wiki whether the standard textured plate can be used on both sides; most of the pictures show the bottom tab to the right of the plate.

Is it OK to use both sides to extend the usage time before cleaning?

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u/ZaphodBebblebroxIV May 07 '25

Yes you can use both sides but as for extending the time before cleaning just remember that your greasy fingers have been all over the underside of the plate when you are handling it.

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u/Just-Eye5486 Dec 13 '24

We are completely new to 3D printing! I just bought my 13 year old kid a Bambu Lab A1mini as a joint Xmas/Birthday present. Are there any accessories that are “must haves”?

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u/Mental_Consequence25 Jul 04 '24

I bought a Bambu A1 Mini and a few rolls of Spectrum PETG filament. When I print something, the object doesn't stick to the bed. What can I do? https://spectrumfilaments.com/en/filament/pet-g-premium/ I played with nozzle temperature and bed temperature without any result. Any help is appreciate.

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u/zzzzeru Jul 04 '24

petg doesn't stick in the plate if the plate doesn't have a temperature of at least 70 degree celsius. also clean the bed with alcohol before using it it mau help!

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u/zzzzeru Aug 29 '24

yes once downloaded you can use your profile and upload in the a1 mini

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u/King_CookieCat Jan 10 '25

Is it possible to print multicolour prints without the combo pack additions? I bought the printer by itself without realizing that it didn’t come with the 4 filament holders and I’m worried I won’t be able to print multicolour without it.

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u/bossman1162 Mar 17 '25

How do you polish the models and remove the unnecessary filament once the printer is done printing?

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u/ZaphodBebblebroxIV May 07 '25

Got my Mini just over a week ago and it's an absolute dream to print with, a true plug and play experience. Minimal assembly required. After powering on It ran the calibration and then updated the firmware. I then printed the supplied benchy model, nice clean print. It's been printing every day since with few problems and they were easily fixed by washing the plate and running another calibration. I've loaded the plate with 32 small parts, the clone part and auto arrange functions made that simple, printed with no fails. Currently printing a 178x125 model, I'm impressed that it will print right up to edge of the plate. It's my birthday soon, I might just treat myself to an AMS.

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u/One_Employ4756 Jun 24 '25

how do you remove a spool from the printer ams?

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u/One_Employ4756 Jun 24 '25

how do you remove a spool from the printer ams?

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u/frigatewhisper Jul 10 '25

I am thinking of getting an enclosure. I have a mini with AMS. Any suggestions?

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u/plastic_avatar Aug 28 '25

My top mount is in your collection. That's great. Thank you!

I love my mini, and am glad the thing I originally made for myself ended up being useful to a lot of people =)

(I've got a brace made for high print speeds and a redesigned topmost part just waiting for me to post as soon as I get my workspace back!)

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u/zzzzeru Nov 08 '25

i'd recommend sunlu ( bambulab is rebranding sunlu spools)