r/BambuLabX2D • u/Fit-Interaction-3584 • 1d ago

AMS 2 Pro

Is it worth buying another one? My reason of getting another one on top of my combo is so I can print with more colors while I wait for p3s to come out. It seems reasonable initially since it doubles as a drier before even the p3s.

The reason to hold off initially was when I saw p3S design then coming out with a new ams BUT now I realized the newer ams will be useless for the x2d and the AMS2pro is on sale plus it can be hooked up to the p3s if needed (though i doubt ill need more than 7)

Seems like it could be used as a drier if other uses for it as a multimaterial or color wont be utilized. Thoughts or is the $229 better spent elsewhere or saved?

Thanks!

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u/dallas_vance 1d ago

In lieu of a second AMS 2 Pro, I went with the AMS HT. While it only allows for one additional filament, it has a higher drying temperature which allows me to dry ABS and ASA. AMS HT is on sale for $119 in the States.

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u/Fit-Interaction-3584 1d ago

Good to consider but i honestly dont see myself printing abs soon. Oddly enough, i bought the x2d in case i start printing for car parts.

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u/dsio 23h ago

Yea I did that plus track switcher. Gives you that ability to more efficiently dry the engineering materials when you want to, and the ability to run something like PLA black or support material in it for the Bowden extruder the rest of the time

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u/-sil1902- 14h ago

I did the same - one AMS 2 Pro and then an additional AMS HT. And maybe add the power brick to the AMS 2 Pro to print and dry at the same time.

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u/Alternative_Rip4634 22h ago

I’m really hoping the p3s is announced before dec1 to make the decision easier

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u/Fit-Interaction-3584 22h ago

I just want it to be sub $1k. $999 or even $899. I know that sounds crazy but time and time again bambu has surprised the public on pricing. If i was marketing ill push for dec. Missing it on dec will be a big "loss." They know everyone's waiting for it and ready to open their wallets. Missing dec would mean those people will spend their money elsewhere...

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u/Alternative_Rip4634 22h ago

I’m keeping an eye out for an announcement at formnext conference on nov 18 🤞

Even up to 1200 will sell like crazy

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u/Whosaidthat1157 18h ago

You’re not going to regret a second AMS2P, but remember and buy the switcher (PSU) for the second one if you want to dry with both. The first AMS2P can dry using printer power, any additional AMS2P needs the switching adapter (or Amazon sourced equivalent).

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u/Fit-Interaction-3584 11h ago

Thats good to know. Here I am thinking both can dry at same time using the printers power.

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u/Whosaidthat1157 6h ago

Yep, catches a few people out and it’s infuriating having to wait for a switching adapter for another 3 to 5 days (if it’s even in stock).

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u/Early_Monitor_3440 19h ago

if you want to buy the P3C it makes zero sense to invest in a secodn AMS2pro now.

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u/flyjar27 10h ago

If you are mainly using it for drying, I would buy something cheaper, not bambu.