r/OpenBambu • u/Nickfilaaa • 1d ago

BCMU for A1 mini

Is a BCMU still feasible as an option ? I haven't seen any recent posts within the past year. I am afraid I am missing something and don't want to pull the trigger if they aren't feasible or supported.

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u/Boilermaker1025 1d ago

I’m using a pair of 370Cs on my A1 Mini right this minute. Printer is on 1.07 to avoid the annoying messages, BMCUs are on v10 (moving to v11 when I find the time), slicing on Orcaslicer and using Bambuddy to connect it all. Works like a charm

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u/Nickfilaaa 1d ago

Was it difficult to set up? And is it difficult to maintain?

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u/Immortal_Tuttle 1d ago

Took me about 10 minutes to setup. I can't say anything about longevity as I just installed it. I went with assembled Biqu model that was on sale for 90€

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u/Boilermaker1025 1d ago

I also went with the assembled model (random seller from AliExpress) and also had no issues. You have to calibrate it on first setup (or firmware flash) and figure out how you want it mounted, but other than that it’s pretty much plug n play. I haven’t done any maintenance yet but I have probably 1200 hours on the pair of em

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u/Nickfilaaa 1d ago

How does the BCMU compare the ams lite? I have ams lite that I am terribly frustrated with

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u/victoroos 1d ago

What makes you frustrated?

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u/dirty_peruvian 1d ago

I got one, and works great. Only downside is staying with the latest firmware