Uploaded December 2023 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
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Bambu Lab continues their disruption of the 3D printer market with the new A1 and AMS lite. Sharing components from both the A1 mini and more expensive X1/P1 series, the A1 aims to offer a smooth ‘just works; experience for a hugely competitive price. In this video, I conduct a detailed test to find what it does well and expose its weaknesses.
I would have liked the print quality, specifically the part cooling to be a little better, but even in this state, I feel this package offers an amazing all around experience. For comparison, the last printer I tested from a reputable brand had been out for months and still had significant issues and unfinished features. This 3D printer isn’t perfect but its smart features, ecosystem and support network remove many of the barriers to those new to 3D printing.
This printer was provided free of charge for the purpose of making this video. It was tested according to my review policy linked below. All opinions expressed are my own.
Purchase the Bambu Lab A1 (affiliate): shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=2485357&u=2259340&m=138211&urllink=&afftrack=
0:00 Introduction
0:48 What is the Bambu Lab A1?
Review policy: teachingtechyt.github.io/reviewpolicy.html
2:08 Unboxing and setup
4:53 A1 Mini vs A1 comparison
6:24 Bambu Lab part cross compatibility
PEO patterned bed on Aliexpress: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DCTHuU1
Garolite bed plates for Bambu Lab printers: https://vpsdata.shop/bambulab
7:06 Filament loading
7:35 SD card prints
Chain mail by Flowalistik: printables.com/model/286-chainmail-3d-printable-fabric
9:32 Sliced prints
Noctua desk fan stand by Fieser_Fettsack: thingiverse.com/thing:5421764
120mm desk fan by dmytro: printables.com/model/72449-120mm-desk-fan
Noctua Style Desk Fan (120mm) by analogicparadox: printables.com/model/309167-noctua-style-desk-fan-120mm
My bedside table clamp remix: printables.com/model/678796-120mm-desk-fan-clamp-stand-remix
Rectangular trash can by Omdoyas: thingiverse.com/thing:4725064
HueForge Bambu blue set by Ian Smalley - hueforge: makerworld.com/en/models/84373#profileId-90180
My Hueforge guide video: youtu.be/ua3DoRlmN-c
Flexi Baby dragon.v2.0 by 3D design shop: makerworld.com/en/models/81584#profileId-86859
Reducing Bambu Lab multi-colour waste: youtu.be/p3ZIM3megIU
13:09 Mystery box jet engine project
3D Printable Jet Engine by CATIAV5FTW: makerworld.com/de/models/13806#profileId-74392
14:35 Volume
15:03 AMS lite top mounting
16:20 Summary: An anecdote
17:46 Conclusion
Buy quality and affordable filament from X3D. Buy 3, get 1 free and a free sample pack with every order: www.x3d.com.au
Get Quality Resins from 3D Printers Online. 5% off storewide for Teaching Tech subscribers [Code: tech5]
https://3dprintersonline.com.au/
Take a look around and if you like what you see, please subscribe.
Support me on Patreon: patreon.com/teachingtech
Check out my 2nd channel, TT Racing: youtube.com/@ttracingYT
Bambu Lab continues their disruption of the 3D printer market with the new A1 and AMS lite. Sharing components from both the A1 mini and more expensive X1/P1 series, the A1 aims to offer a smooth ‘just works; experience for a hugely competitive price. In this video, I conduct a detailed test to find what it does well and expose its weaknesses.
I would have liked the print quality, specifically the part cooling to be a little better, but even in this state, I feel this package offers an amazing all around experience. For comparison, the last printer I tested from a reputable brand had been out for months and still had significant issues and unfinished features. This 3D printer isn’t perfect but its smart features, ecosystem and support network remove many of the barriers to those new to 3D printing.
This printer was provided free of charge for the purpose of making this video. It was tested according to my review policy linked below. All opinions expressed are my own.
Purchase the Bambu Lab A1 (affiliate): shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=2485357&u=2259340&m=138211&urllink=&afftrack=
0:00 Introduction
0:48 What is the Bambu Lab A1?
Review policy: teachingtechyt.github.io/reviewpolicy.html
2:08 Unboxing and setup
4:53 A1 Mini vs A1 comparison
6:24 Bambu Lab part cross compatibility
PEO patterned bed on Aliexpress: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DCTHuU1
Garolite bed plates for Bambu Lab printers: https://vpsdata.shop/bambulab
7:06 Filament loading
7:35 SD card prints
Chain mail by Flowalistik: printables.com/model/286-chainmail-3d-printable-fabric
9:32 Sliced prints
Noctua desk fan stand by Fieser_Fettsack: thingiverse.com/thing:5421764
120mm desk fan by dmytro: printables.com/model/72449-120mm-desk-fan
Noctua Style Desk Fan (120mm) by analogicparadox: printables.com/model/309167-noctua-style-desk-fan-120mm
My bedside table clamp remix: printables.com/model/678796-120mm-desk-fan-clamp-stand-remix
Rectangular trash can by Omdoyas: thingiverse.com/thing:4725064
HueForge Bambu blue set by Ian Smalley - hueforge: makerworld.com/en/models/84373#profileId-90180
My Hueforge guide video: youtu.be/ua3DoRlmN-c
Flexi Baby dragon.v2.0 by 3D design shop: makerworld.com/en/models/81584#profileId-86859
Reducing Bambu Lab multi-colour waste: youtu.be/p3ZIM3megIU
13:09 Mystery box jet engine project
3D Printable Jet Engine by CATIAV5FTW: makerworld.com/de/models/13806#profileId-74392
14:35 Volume
15:03 AMS lite top mounting
16:20 Summary: An anecdote
17:46 Conclusion
Buy quality and affordable filament from X3D. Buy 3, get 1 free and a free sample pack with every order: www.x3d.com.au
Get Quality Resins from 3D Printers Online. 5% off storewide for Teaching Tech subscribers [Code: tech5]
https://3dprintersonline.com.au/
Take a look around and if you like what you see, please subscribe.
Support me on Patreon: patreon.com/teachingtech
