Bambu Lab A1 FDM 3D Printer

Features of Bambu Lab A1

The Bambu Lab A1 is a powerful bed slinger with the speed and quality of a CoreXY 3D printer. The stable frame, robust metal rails and an advanced motion control system take 3D printing to a whole new level with unparalleled precision and impressive quality.

Robust design for more stability

With a robust metal frame made of steel and extruded aluminium, stable bearings and high-quality linear rails, the A1 shows what reliability and durability mean.

The printer uses high-quality linear rails on both the X and Z axes, as well as a metal guide on the Y axis to withstand the wear and tear caused by rapid movements. Regular lubrication can ensure smooth and precise operation.

Quick-swap hotend

The A1 is equipped with a quick-swap all-metal hotend with a 0.4 mm quick-change nozzle made of stainless steel. The hotend is designed for temperatures of up to 300 °C to ensure precise and reliable extrusion.

To enable faster maintenance, the hotend can be replaced with a clip.

Active flow rate compensation

A high-resolution, high-frequency eddy current sensor measures the pressure in the nozzle in real-time. Based on the measured values, the flow rate is actively compensated by a special algorithm or the amount of filament is automatically adjusted in order to always extrude the right amount. This leads to more precise extrusion and improved print quality in many ways.

Fully automatic calibration

► Automatic motor noise suppression: At high speeds, a stepper motor usually produces loud noises. The active motor noise suppression and silent mode, which work with special sensors and algorithms, can reduce the noise level of the A1 to below 48 dB.

► Automatic Z-Offset: Automatically measures how far the nozzle is from the build plate and positions the nozzle to the calculated distance from the build plate.

► Automatic bed leveling : The sophisticated, fully automatic system ensures that the printing surface is always perfectly level without the need for manual work.

► Automatic vibration calibration: Thanks to special sensors on the tool head and the heated bed, a real-time resonance calibration is performed on the X and Y axes before each print.

► Automatic belt tension: Through the so-called vibration frequency calibration, A1 can automatically check the belt tension and trigger an adjustment if necessary.

► Automatic flow dynamics (Pressure Advance): With a special calibration algorithm based on nozzle pressure, no manual adjustments or complex test prints with patterns are required.

Intuitive operation

Thanks to an advanced UI system and an intuitive user interface, operating the 3D printer is easier than ever!

MakerWorld for true artists and explorers

With the MakerWorld platform, Bambu Lab invites the 3D printing community to exchange ideas. The platform combines a variety of functions and offers added value for both beginners and experienced users. Here you can get inspiration, download free (and paid) print models, share your creations with the community, interact with other users and exchange experiences.

Additional features:

• Camera lens cover when deactivating the camera,
• LAN mode for remote control and real-time monitoring,
• Real-time monitoring and control via smartphone app or Bambu Studio,
• The loading and unloading of the filament is done automatically with just the push of a button.
• Improved heating bed cable with Kevlar reinforcement, thicker insulation, softer copper, optimized wire winding, nylon sheathing and extended strain relief.

              Multi-color Printing - The most reliable multi-color system

Full-auto Calibration - You don't have to do ANY manual tuning

Technical specifications:

Frequently asked questions

1. Do you have an official unboxing guide?

A: Yes, please refer to this wiki link  for the unboxing video guide.

2. What is the maximum print size of the A1?

A: 256 * 256 *256 mm³. For more details, please check here.

3. What Filaments can Bambu Lab A1 Print?

A: 1. Low-temperature filaments such as PLA, PETG, TPU, and support materials for PLA and PETG (Support for PLA, PVA, HIPS, etc.).

2. Conventional high-temperature filaments such as ABS, ASA, PC, PA, PA-CF/GF, PET-CF/GF, PPA-CF/GF, etc.

Kind Reminder:

The standard nozzle is made of stainless steel. When printing filaments containing hard particles (CF, GF, etc.) such as PLA-CF/GF, PLA Glow-in-the-dark, PETG-CF/GF and PAHT-CF/GF, it is necessary to replace the nozzle with hardened steel to prevent excessive wear.

Due to the A1's open-frame design and lower chamber temperature, there is a risk of reduced interlayer strength and increased warping for large-sized models and models with high filling density when using conventional high-temperature filaments such as ABS, ASA, PC, PA, PA-CF/GF, PET-CF/GF, PPA-CF/GF, etc. on the A1. However, these high-temperature filaments can be used on the A1 to print small-sized models with low filling density. The printing results may vary depending on the filaments' dry and wet state, the characteristics of the model itself, printing parameters, and the ambient temperature. For more details, please check here.

4. Is it OK to enclose the A1?

A: We don't recommend enclosing the A1. For more details, please check here.

5. Can you use multiple AMS lite units with the A1 for up to 16 color prints?

A: The A1 can only support one AMS lite, which means it can print with a maximum of 4 colors. For more details, please check here.