Bambu Lab A1 Mini - A Cheaper Wargaming Terrain Printer?

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3 ай бұрын

In this video I'll be covering my initial impressions of the Bambu Lab A1 Mini after a month of use.
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@tomyocom5886 19 күн бұрын

You can print more on banbu printer because you can use nearly the WHOLE plate. This can be understated because on aPrusa, Creality, Anycubic machines the further you get from the center of the machine the less they print. So we usually start worrying after 75-100 mm from center in any direction. So to get 185 out of a printer to 250mm without sweating is pretty awesome and not commented enough on.... Anyone can do a benchy. Try a corner to corner table top gaming layout like you are without warping......good stuff! thx

@Jbzy3000 8 күн бұрын

This is exactly what I’m going through right now. I realize that this machine is completely useable so it makes it about the same size as my 220mm cubed machine. I’m about to buy a second one while’s it’s on sale

@billbyrd9845 2 ай бұрын

I have tremors, so I was lucky to be able to press my selection on the display with or without a speedy response. I found it much easier to use a stylus (one of those rubber things on the end of a ball-point pen). It made it much easier for my shaky hands and I do believe it's more responsive. You might give it a try. Good video.

@emilianbucewka798 21 күн бұрын

Yup I'm resin printing for few months now on AnyCubic photon mono X 6ks and just bought A1 mini too, seems like perfect supplement

@FamBoren 3 ай бұрын

Great review! I will try out the studio and see if it fits. I'm still leaning towards a regular A1 though, never really got to use it before it was sent back.

@newenglandpatriot4069 2 ай бұрын

Its my first printer and I have been using it to print much needed terrain for my wargaming hobby. No longer need to play with a sparse green mat and just some small trees.

@PaulB-justme 2 ай бұрын

I received my A1 Mini a week ago - and this is my very first 3D printer! Still 'playing' with it at the moment, but will eventually start to try finding stuff for model railways! It is a great little printer though!

@GrayScalpMiniatures 2 ай бұрын

Nice! Hope it goes well for you 😁

@BatBrendo8515 2 ай бұрын

I just got my the previous friday, only issue ive had so far is the app, it tells me the settings dont allow me to print through it fir whatever reasoj

@gwharton68 Ай бұрын

I purchased the A- Mini just before the bigger A-1 was released. I like the A-1 Mini very much, but I wished I had waited for the larger A-1.

@chrisw6303 2 ай бұрын

What print speed settings do you use, i downloaded bambu studio and added a stl to check speed and it was a lot slower tha the printer i use know. I used prussia slicer and kobra 2 printer. As was looking to buying this printer or the flashforge 5m printer humming and arring between the two.

@Edward-Plantagenet 7 күн бұрын

Have you tried any minis on this at all? I know resin is way better I just can't be asked with all the mess and hassle. I will mainly be printing terrain plus WW2 1:1800 ships. Despite the STLs being designed for FDM I'm a bit worried about the lines.

@JinglesOnJuniper Ай бұрын

Where did you find those table top building models?

@greysocksray 3 ай бұрын

Thanks so much! Great review. Quick question... What is the tree model you're using! I'd love to get that!

@GrayScalpMiniatures 3 ай бұрын

Here’s the link for the trees. They’re great because no supports needed. www.myminifactory.com/object/3d-print-heartwood-trees-set-of-3-229570

@greysocksray 3 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@kettusnuhveli341 3 ай бұрын

Any idea if I happen to order the regular A1 right now, will it arrive with a fixed power cable? Would get the A1 mini but I'm starting to worry about the size of the print bed being too small for my needs (modded parts for PC cases in addition to wargaming terrain).

@GrayScalpMiniatures 2 ай бұрын

Pretty sure they just announced the new one is shipping in may, so ordering now would be the new model.

@massimoolivieri6145 Ай бұрын

Do you have tried to print miniatures with 0.2 nozzle and 0.04 layer?

@cerberez1 2 ай бұрын

I'd love to get some tips from you on settings for printing and supporting detailed terrain.

@LangJones 2 ай бұрын

Ditto. I have this printer, and really like it, but I can't seem to get the settings down.

@GrayScalpMiniatures 2 ай бұрын

No problem! I’ll have a think and put something together. Anything specific you’d like to see from that sort of video?

@cerberez1 2 ай бұрын

@@GrayScalpMiniatures well, since i'm not printing very large items, I don't mind using a lot of supports and taking a lot of time. I just want bottom surfaces (large curved supported ones) to look nice. It seems like I'm just not getting a broad enough area supported. I want supports to wrap around curves but they're not really doing it. And if you had any tips on making the most of an AMS and support interface filament (PETG for PLA or vice versa) I'd be extremely grateful. So far my results have been underwhelming.

@cerberez1 2 ай бұрын

@@GrayScalpMiniatures a complete workflow for tuning filament (flow rate and pressure advance) would be really helpful

@abatter 2 ай бұрын

I've been torn about whether to get the A1 or A1 mini. I'm leaning towards the mini. I have an Ender 3 that I dont enjoy because of the speed and quality, so the ease of use and speed of the Bambu line sound amazing. With the mini being $250 it seems like a no-brainer. I'm only unsure about the print size.

@crackhead2able Ай бұрын

I’m the same. Did you figure it out?

@abatter Ай бұрын

@crackhead2able nope :( Severe analysis paralysis. There's a MicroCenter near me, so now I'm wondering if I should just get their no interest for 24 months credit card and go for the P1S.

@D__H 28 күн бұрын

You remind me of DIY perks

@arranwilliams2523 3 ай бұрын

man i cant wait to get printing again. still waiting on that heat bed =(

@aurelieng.4084 3 ай бұрын

Moi aussi, c'est long...

@MichaelWCannon 3 ай бұрын

One of the issues I have with my Neptune 2s and 3 is first layer adhesion. I don’t why, I have adjusted it up and down and unless I use water washable school glue sticks I have repeated fails. How does this one do if I may ask? (look, viewer engagement!😉)

@dab34rs 3 ай бұрын

I have the A1 Mini...I think I've had 2 prints where the first layer had an issue. But washing with hot water and some Dawn dish soap fixed the issue with no glue needed. In between prints, I use 99% isopropyl alcohol and a microfiber towel to "wash" the bed. Bed adhesion has been great!

@MichaelWCannon 2 ай бұрын

@@dab34rs In this day of snarky social media comments, yours is unique in its helpfulness. Thank you for the suggestion. I have tried it and it works well on my Neptune 3 bed. Once again, thanks for your input

@GabrijelPezelj 2 ай бұрын

Go to filament properties and increase flow by 0.05, or0.1. Problem with adhesion solved. Also, I hope you manually reduce initial layer print speed, down to 30mm/s

@MichaelWCannon 2 ай бұрын

@@GabrijelPezelj Thank you, I will check that as well.

@alexherrera3918 2 ай бұрын

Is there any know health hazards due to the micro filament particles from 3d printing that can go to your lungs and get people sick ? i want to buy a A1 to print as my first 3d printer to play with my 12y old son that is really sensitive to particles in the air , allergens and chemical vapors. I appreciate any comment. thanks

@Nicol80145 2 ай бұрын

I wish I had started 3d printing a little while ago when I bought the a1 mini instead of 2 years ago with an ender 3 neo. I have printed more with the mini in a month an a whole YEAR with the ender 3 neo because the Bambu Labs printer just..... works. It just works. It prints. You want a thing and it makes the thing. Gone are the days of tinkering after every print. Bambu Labs is to 3d printing as apple is to phones.