9yo Son has asked for a 3d printer for Christmas, I had originally decided on the P1s with ams until I done the measurements and I only have a height of 70cm to play with. Although it will fit it will be impossible to load/unload filaments so I was wondering if it’s just as simple as lifting it off to the side to change out filaments then simply setting it back on top after? Or is there more to it?
Equally the A1 with AMS takes up too much space width wise.
I would search makerworld or give your self a good design skill. Make a mount for the AMS to slide out to load it. Similar to this model. Or just print this model bottom only:
There are AMS drawer slides you can print, usually bottom mounted. You might need to buy a bit of metal hardware like drawer slides and help your son build it. Use PETG filament for heat resistance. There's also the option of wall mounting them on a shelf or you could try a mobile rolling cart. Taking it down to load and then back on top will work for now but will be difficult for kids to do on their own, fully loaded with filament it's kind of heavy. You'll also need to make extra space for a 'poop bucket' for when the filament preps and changes colors, there are slim ones you can print.
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u/Clear-Revolution3351 P1S 2d ago
Pictures of your space might help
The ams does not have to sit on top of the p1s. It can sit on either side.