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Where did you get the multicolor building model shown at 3:42?
Bambu's next move should be an affordable and compact filament recycler. They'd make a killing on that, and not just from Bambu printer users. If anyone could pull that off, it's them.
Nothing but truth here. That would change the game even more. They need to make this happen!!
YOOOO he's on to something BIG.
This would be big especially because the Bambu printers are criticized for wasting so much filament during the nozzle cleaning procedure. They'd address the criticism and could upsell customers on another product.
Would also be super hyped if they released an idex style printer
The problem with recycling is the customer is likely to mess things up (using various brands into one blend, or even multiple filament types etc). Then when it doesn’t flow properly during a print theyll be mad at the recycler and bambu etc.
As far as I see it, the only 2 worth considering are the A1 and P1S. If you are newer to printing, don't need an enclosure, or are only printing PLA, go with the A1. Otherwise, go with P1S. The A1 mini and P1P are too close in price to the other 2 and don't make sense given big feature jumps. As for the X1C, it is too expensive for not enough of a feature jump. The biggest feature difference imao is the lidar, which is only useful if a print is not going well, which from my experience is a rare occurrence on Bambu printers. The touch screen is really not needed with the app, and sure, the camera is a bit better, but again, not worth the price hike.
If you don't know if you need an enclosure, get one. If you think you don't need one, get one. If you don't want one, get one.
I have an x1c and broadly speaking, I agree. I don't use the phone app, so I like the proper screen. Apart from that, you're spot on and I'm recommending the P series (or the A if it's too expensive) to people these days.
glad i read this comment after i bought my p1p :0
I disagree. The X1C is WELL worth considering if money isn't a tight limitation - if money is an issue, honestly, the A1 mini is plenty and the P1S is awesome. But the X1C brings quality improvements that I frankly would not want to be without and I am glad I sprang for it. This is one of those areas where a few small improvements make a huge difference to the user experience - the x1c lcd screen and camera and LIDAR have a far bigger impact on the end user experience than you would expect It's like a leather car interior - do you need one? Absolutely not, it has no functional purpose. But sit inside a lancer evo and it's plastic crap interior and then a nice leather Ferrari interior, and even without starting anything, your user experience and perception of value will be vastly different. The x1c is just wonderful to use
I can't speak from the experience of a print farm, but I do a lot of one-off prints of a huge variety. I think the LIDAR is a nearly worthless, gimmick. The Bambu printers are so utterly consistent in providing good quality prints that I just don't find it necessary. You don't need a sensor to detect problems that are never there to begin with. As for the touch screen, because I mostly do one-offs, 90% of the time, I am starting the print straight after slicing it directly from my PC. The other 10% of the time, I just use my phone, though if I really wanted, I guess I could take an old cheap tablet or smart phone, mount it to the printer, and just leave the Bambu app open constantly on it, but it seems like more hassel than it's really worth, as my phone is always nearby anyway. Also, I hate leather seats, as they leave me constantly worried that myself, my kid, my dog, etc. are going to scratch them. That's just me, though.
Bought a X1Carbon two weeks ago and I have had a wonderful time with it. Bought a P1P machine today for the beginning of my print farm for tabletop gaming terrain. Used your affiliate links to do all of it. I love all Fauxhammer videos.
Thanks for the breakdown it's always helpful.
honestly a solid review and explains exactly what each printer is for and what you would need for it, helps me think that the p1p is my choice over the a series. thank you!!
I’m ordering an A1 mini soon, I can’t wait!
Another great video, thank you Ross
Something I notaced with the X1C Lidar is that I think it will scan the build plate where the print will be and if it notaces any residue or lack of glue (cold plate only I think ) it will look for a sutable pace to move the print on the build plate that meets those requirements. I was very confused when I started a print with the part in the center of the plate, but it printed off to the side.
@@carsonhunt4642 The new position was further from the chute and further from the part cooling fan.
@@spartan5280 😲 first time hearing of that, you must be correct then, I have no exp with x1c myself, but I deleted my guess as to not cause the wrong assumptions for others.
I don't regret buying my 2 P1P'S because the P1S didn't exist when I did. BUT I wish Bambu would get the P1S kits in stock for more than 2 hours every month unless your country is listed under GLOBAL. They have run out EVERY month since September of last year. I am debating just buying a P1S combo. Might be faster at this point rather than waiting for the kits. Great Review. I personally prefer A1 and P1S just depends on a person's needs.
They have added the remote download feature of video and printfiles to P1 Series in December 2023. Same as on X1C. So thats an important point now counting for P1 Series too.
I don't think I've touched the control panel on my P1S since the first day setting it up. I've never even removed the SD card. I can do everything I need to right through Bambu Handy and Orca Slicer.
@@DLJaspahI didn’t even know it had an SD card until I had already used it for a month. I have no idea why you would mess with that.
Honestly, i love my X1C. Not knowing at the time but having the ability to print all sorts of material has come in handy. Now im looking forward to the A1 max. Id like to start printing armor
Yeah, we need a max in any of these
@@FauxHammer Have you heard of that is coming soon?
nope, I bet they are still dealing with the fallout from the A1 power issue @@moodymade3884
@@FauxHammer I been wanting to jump on the 3d printing training and get my first printer but I know as soon as I do they will come out with a P1S Max haha
I got an A1 Mini without the AMS. Yes would prefer a bigger one but just do not have the space. There have only been a few times a bigger print volume would have been nice. After a month I have had one failed print which was my fault. It feels more like the printer attached to the PC, select what you want to print, choose any options and go. No faffing around with the actual printer. The quality of prints is very good. I have printed 1/35 scale figures and whole kits that may not be up to resin quality but really are pretty good. Not had time to play with settings or using a 0.2 nozzle.
A few other notes. The A1 has remote download from the sdcard as well, and has error detection such as detecting blobbing on the nozzle and if there is a filament jam or clog. Also swapping nozzles on the A1's is absolutely super easy and cheap -- so getting 0.2 and 0.6 nozzles is very useful even on a per-print basis. They offer an extreme amount of value for their price -- but otherwise you are right about the CoreXY machines being a little better in terms of print quality. The Mini does a touch better than the full-size A1 with its smaller bed and better motion system. As far as I know, the P1's don't have any sort of failure detection. Good review.
I think my P1S has remote download. I was able to do a "select all" on my list of time lapse videos and download them to my PC using Bambu Studio. It was slow. Very slow. But it worked.
@SixOThree yeah I think it does but I wasn't sure
Wow. My Qidi X-Plus is almost 4 yrs old and I haven’t touched it for the last 2 yrs due to other priorities. I used it to print almost all poly carb for mostly one-off engineering type applications. Did all the typical tinkering like custom extruder upgrading, camera monitor setup, filament dry box, etc and it worked pretty well if you were vigilant in avoiding fails. I was getting ready to fire it up again and just noticed these Bambu printers. I guess Bambu wasn’t even around when bought the X-Plus. Definitely light years ahead, so the X-Plus is getting retired and I’m going for a P1S with the AMS module. I don’t touch PLA, it’ll mostly be PC, ASA and ABS. I’m sure I’ll still need to be vigilant but it looks waaay more convenient
Having just purchased a X1 Carbon, I couldn't be happier, I plan to print in the more exotic filaments hence why I purchased the X1.
You could have just upgraded the nozzle and extruder gears to hardened metal, but if dont want to tinker and lose time yeah its a safe bet!
@@TheRealRoGueMSthe bed and enclosure doesn’t get hot enough to support PA though, for example, it’ firmware locked to 100 on the P1 series. :(
Thanks for the rundown. As for myself, I'm still undecided but it's all good food for thought.
P1S if you can afford it, if not step backwards and get the one you can, you won't be disappointed with any of them
I was ready to pull the trigger on A1, but then they stopped selling for the problem they had, so I was very tempted going with P1S combo (even because I'm printing in a humid environment and think that AMS is a great feature), however I have spare space in the grow tent near GKTwo, so I might end up waiting for A1 again. What are your thoughts? Any suggestion is very appreciated.
In march I buy anycubic kobra 2 neo as my first printer. One and half week ago order a1 mini. Can't wait to try it. For me at this moment where I am beginner in 3d printing a1 mini is the best option. Its less than 300 euro normal a1 is almost twice of that price including taxes and shipping for my country and other option is way too expensive for me right now. Very good comparison fauxhammer and thank you for anycubic kobra 2 neo video.
Printing exotic materials - the p1s can upgrade the nozzle and extruder - which is cheap and easy (about $70 total) and it can then print everything the x1c can. That higher bed temp - there’s actually no filaments Bambu supports that reach those x1c temps. In fact. After 90 degrees (which both can do) … the bed magnets get fried.
I've been really considering the X1C. Most of my prints will be for outdoor use or stressed parts and those tend to be a little more finicky. Plus, the extra capability can get even better with software so :shrug
That is an excellent summary and the content is even better. Would love to know your opinion on 3d print model communities or exchange services.
Oh you're soooo close to 50K subs!
Just ordered a used X1C lol, hype to get it. I also have an A1 sitting here because of the * cough * recall * cough * but it should be working soon again
what was that opening helmet/skull model you showed right near the end, please?
As with all these review videos, I find myself constantly disappointed that nobody ever considers the unique requirements for printing TPU, which is the material I mostly print with. I still have no idea which is the absolute best printer for printing TPU. If anyone could make a video on this, I would definitely watch it! Great summary however for everyone else out there.
I'd imagine they all print TPU just fine but from my personal experience, the P1S has no problem printing TPU (just make sure you dry it first). Caveat - I've only used Bambu Labs 95A HF TPU.
Really great video, has helped me make a decision, thank you
I’ve got the x1 Carbon love the LiDAR has made a difference. The reason I bought it was the screen on the machine is easier to use. If I get an other machine I will go with the P1S because of the enclosure, than I would add the big tree tech panda screen, if I had a print farm I would add it also. Get the AMS with it and that’s it you would have a very good machine that will allow you to print most filaments. I prefer PLA but I’m also printing Petg, TPU and Pla flexible.
where did you get the stl for that face that opens up?
The p1s definitely seems like the best value for money, but the X1 is good if you want some extra convenience add-ons
I’m looking at getting into 3D resin printing and I’m wondering what options from elegoo or anycubic are good. The UK Saturn 2 and 8K are discontinued on their website and I’m afraid that if I got a mars the build plate will be too limiting. The newer Saturn printers are too far out of my price range. Any advice would helpful
I had the elegoo Saturn 3 and it does an amazing job. I would highly recommend it to anyone getting into resin
Maybe a silly question but would you consider PLA with wood and metal composites added as exotic materials? Since most people say you probably need a hardened steel nozzle my guess is yes but curious about your thoughts. ( At this point I'm probably going to get a X1C cause I want the camera and muti-color with the ability to click start and walk knowing it should print fine/save me from me. Got my tinkering fill with my ender 3 V2s and V3 KE.)
Get the P1S and upgrade the hotend and extruder. You only loose the touchsreen and lidar (higher resolution camera, but you get it anyways) and you save over 300 dollars. You can use that to buy multiple rolls of filament and a panda touch to have a screen similar to the X1 series. The P1S is also compatible with AMS and also has an enclosure. If you have money to burn you can go with the X1C, otherwise a P1S will be the best bang fir your bucks
If you intend on sanding and finishing prints, go for one of the enclosed options. ABS is so much better to sand and finish than PLA.
I purchased a P1S, I thought about going with the X1 but I don't have any immediate plans to print with more advanced materials. I also chose the P1S to save money now so I can put it towards a Bambu with a larger build plate if they even release one. Please Bambu! It would make printing cosplay armor much simpler!
Congratz on your partnership with Bambu ..Lucky man
Thanks, less of a partnership, more that they now know who I am and send me printers to review
Could you upgrade the p1 camera if you have the bigtreetech touch screen?
Fingers crossed for an A1XL. I want a 3rd printer but just dont think i can justify the P1 or the X1 series. I love the A1 for what I print.
Since the Bambu Lab X1-Carbon is nearing 2 years in age, has there been any talk about them doing a new or revised model soon? I'm wondering if its worth waiting a bit longer, or to get that one if I want to splurge for the nicest model.
I honestly don't know, I have seen nothing in the rumour mill and whilst all the other brands are still playing catchup, the X1 continues to get better thanks to it;s growing community and the knowledgebase Bambu have been growing - the latter is probably the best feature of the Bambu range, but it's relatively unsung. Everyone is expecting/hoping they make a larger printer next, rather than revamp an older model.
maybe X1E?
So as someone looking to print with HIPS (High Impact Polystyrene), I assume the X-1 would be my best choice?
yep, though i don;t know that they have a HIPS profile. you may need to do some more research on that and in thsat scenarrio may find it better with a more open printer. dunno, not my wheelhouse
If Bambu would send a firmware update allowing 115C bed temps, I’d buy nothing but P1S’s. But my guess is they never will, for just that reason. I don’t need the LiDAR, the display is nice but not needed, I upgraded my extruder and nozzle to hardened steel. Only thing keeping me from printing nylon or CF now is bed temp. Like you said though, how often will I print those? And, I have a Voron for that….
I'm wavering between a P1P or an A1. I will only print in PLA. The A1 has Active Flow Rate Compensation and easy nozzle changes, but the P1P does not. What do you think?
Hey Ross I Really appreciate you making these informative and valuable videos for all of us to gain knowledge not like some other KZheadrs that are just GARBAGE content creators so anyway I believe you are the best when it comes down to this 3D review informative content thank you
How does the print quality of a1 competes with kobra 2 pro? Great review, overall
I got the a1 Mini and the Normal cobra 2. Speed and quality wise the a1 Mini is far ahead plus it is way easier to Set up. The only Bad Part is the print volume. But in the case of the a1 that is no problem at all.
Helpful review. Something almost no one mentions is where is best to place your printer - garage, spare room, kitchen etc etc. What is the ideal environment and does an enclosed printer give some leeway? Some filaments seem to be more demanding than others -eg TPU?
The best place depends on what you print (materials) and yes, an enclosed printer gives you some leeway. I'd say the ideal place for complicated material is a room in which temperature is more or less constant (so no garage) without air drafts but with ventilation and where noise isn't too much of a concern (even if modern printers are relatively quiet). I'd say a spare bedroom or an office would be ideal. And some materials require or prefer an enclosed chamber.
Is the remote download feature only exclusive to the X1 for reading files from the sd card to your computer? You can still send files from your computer to the P1S to print, right? Could you expand on why you find it valuable to read files from the sd card to your computer? Like what information can you read from the sd card?
Turns out you can do both on all the P and X series, I found out literally this morning that there was an update allowing all of this.
@@FauxHammer Thanks for the clarification.
What's your choice for a sub £300 resin printer, the Mars 3 pro isn't sold direct in my region anymore, so it's a choice between the Mars 4 or the Photon Mono 2, it would be my first resin printer, thanks
Be sure that you can print resin. Its smells bad, it is actually toxic. So, you will need a mask to protect you. Ideally, you want to print with resin, in some space like garage or workshop, that is not close to your living room(s).
i got gifted a p1s+ams from my mother in law, personally i can't fault the printer it's been a solid performer. discussed it with my wife and we are probably buying an x1c eventually.
Wow, your mother-in-law is awesome!
I really miss my A1 (which I had to return due to the cable kink issue). Such a great printer! I need another one and I'm thinking to get a P1S, but I can't bring myself to buy it. I got so spoiled by the quick nozzle change system and the touchscreen that it almost feels like I'd be spending more money to go backwards... If only an updated version of the P1 range with these features existed...
I noticed a "tower" or rectangle printed next to some of the prints. Is that some way to reduce unused filament or to test the quality of the print over time?
it's a prime tower, used for quality when doing smooth timelapses, but also when doing multicolour prints it;s expunge partially coloured filament.so that what goes on the model is pure
Makes sense! Thank you
P1S + panda touch & can upgraded to print CF.
So close to buying the p1s just holding out, hoping for a larger build volume
What stopping you from making a enclosure of a A1?
lets gooooooo i finna been looking for a video like this for agesss
FYI: I don't know if it's been said somewhere else in the comments... but I think I downloaded the timelapses from P1S to my PC over wifi? I know I ever got the SD card out of there. I don't know if it's orcaslicer only, or just an oversight? Thanks for the vid! :D
Yeah I was told you can do that this morning, dunno if it's been an update, but it never let me when I tried
Yes you can. That firmware upgrade happened some weeks ago.
I have both an X1 and a P1S, and I'd rather have two more P1Ss than the X1. Don't get me wrong-the X1 is nothing short of an incredible machine-but so is the P1S. The differences between the two models are way too minor to justify the price jump. With some know-how and part replacement, you can easily bring a P1S up to speed completely.
Can you expand on that? I’m torn between getting the P1S or the X1C. I have a p1s and I love it! But I just don’t know if all of all of the “upgrades” are worth it. Bambu sells hardened steel hot end for the p1s so what else is missing? I don’t care about the camera or the screen. The lidar is another interesting feature but honestly is it worth the extra? Heck no! So what am I missing here?
The 3 main reasons for the price differences are LIDAR, the MCA (processor) used and screen. I think a replacement screen is 150.from Bambu. While obviously some mark up it shows it's not cheap. LIDAR for flow calibration which and do your own research, doesn't really work. It can't be used on textured PEI plates either. I really don't think it does anything. There is a video comparing the print quality between the 2 and there are virtually zero differences in private. The MCU used in the X series is an ARM processor running a custom version of Linux for the X series of printers. The MCU used in the P series is an Esressof ESP32-S3 which can be purchased for 5 dollars on AliExpress. How Bambu got this working on it blows my mind. I built a voice assistant for Home Assistant last week with one but a 3D printer? Because of this they run different firmware and software but at the end of the day the P series runs because of price. I have no idea how much that ARM processor in the X series costs but it's a lot more. The fact that the. P series has a camera, even though it's 1fps, is an accomplishment in itself
I'll just add that the hardened steel nozzle and extruder gear can be purchased and put in the P series. The difference between extruder units seems to be isolated to the boards and connections used for the thermistor, hearing pad and hotends fan. The X series has traditional JST connectors while the P series has something worse so they could combine the thermistor and hearing pad into one cable but the pins are super small. I would recommend a P1S, hardened steel extruder from either Trianglelab (AliExpress store) or from Bambu and an E3D Obxidian hotend. Not because it is slightly faster but because it results in better print quality and has a non stick diamond coating that works on repelling PETG and CF filements
@@JoshFisher567 I was thinking the same thing. Thanks for the info!!! Gotta love the 3D print community and its helpful members everywhere!
What about the mini that you put in the description?
Where can I find that multi-color building?
Started my 3d printing hobby with a p1p. I wan‘t to print some other material than just pla. So i sold the p1p and bought the x1c.
So many reviews, so little information. What is the hardware, steel round tubes with bushings or bearings or plastic? How many fans and how are they controlled, what is the processor, how much memory and storage does the processor have, how many processors does it have? What is the firmware based on, is the machine running OPENSOURCE software? Legally? Are the owners allowed to maintain their machine or does the company control the machine after sale? I purchased a machine that appeared to do what I wanted just to find out it is not updateable or upgradeable, the existing, no camera, no updates to Klipper machine with no access to root will end up in the trash rather than throwing money at lawyers and yet those that fill KZhead with reviews continue to ignore the elephant in the room, information.
Are you struggling to find KZhead’s who provide that type of information?
what about the X1 vs K1?
I purchased a P1S not too long ago and upgrading from an ender 3 pro it blows the old machine out of the water. I do plan to eventually print more exotic materials (mainly carbon fiber) but the fact that you can purchase the hardened nozzle later and it’s an easy swap is incredible considering I just couldn’t convince myself to get the x1 for the price.
Im having the same life decisions atm, i have a Ender 3v2 modded to switchwire but im also considering buying a P1S lets face it, the better camera, lidar and aluminium panels are not worth 600€ + in price difference and since you can upgrade nozzle and extruder gears for exotic filaments rather cheaply its a no brainer!
I went with the P1S and later bought the hardened nozzle and gears - only thing to bear in mind is pre-heating the chamber to 50oc if you're printing nylon or nylon-carbon. I found it would warp or not stick to the bed if I didn't, the High Temp Plate helped a lot too.
I can access my video files from the pc, i dont need to pull out the sd card
@FauxHammer not sure if you know this, but you can actually choose your filament type on the AMS for the P1P/P1S from orca slicer or bambu slicer too! There is also another company who has made a touch screen available for the P1P/P1S that can do most of the features on the X1C, even some others that are not on the X1C(its detachable and can be used in print farms for commanding multiple printers plus more but I cannot name off the top of my head). I believe that you can upgrade the P1P to have many of the high quality features that the X1C does, so if the lidar, lower quality camera, and downgraded heating capabilities for the bed are not absolutely necessary, you can end up saving around 400 to 500 dollars by only upgrading the P1P. I think it is also ESSENTIAL to go and find ways to reduce filament used during purging. there are print profiles for all bambu printer AMS types, and this builds up in the long run.
Waiting for A1 to be rereleased
Me too
It's actually highly concerning to me that a bedslinger would use mains voltage for the heater. That wire is going to be bent thousands of times _per print_, potentially millions of times over a few years.
One thing to mention about P1P vs P1S is that if you are in the UK and want an AMS unit, P1S combo is actually around the same price or cheaper than P1P with a separate AMS unit. That and the fact I will have the printer in a garage with the door open half the time has made the P1S a better option personally, even though I have no current plans to print with materials like ABS, ASA etc.
Didn’t realise that!
P1S combo is £869 P1P and AMS is £858
I have a feeling there just trying to get rid of the remaining P1P stock and don't mind sitting on it for a while. It's hard to justify over the P1S unless you want to build your own enclosure.
Alright, buckle up because here's the breakdown: If your printing escapades typically involve churning out trinkets, then yeah, sticking to the PLA and PETG territory might be all you need. But hey, if you're more into crafting practical parts that actually serve a purpose, then it's time to broaden your material horizons, my friend! Before you take anyone's word as gospel, take a peek at what they're actually printing. If it doesn't align with your printing goals, it's time to seek guidance from someone who's on the same creative wavelength as you. Remember, it's all about finding the right advice that fits your printing vibe like a snug glove!
I had the A1. Sent it back due to the recall and used the £76 discount voucher to upgrade to the P1S. I don’t like the P1S and want my A1 back. I know the P1S is technically better but it’s loud and obnoxious and I don’t like using it. I’m going to get chewed out for this but I’m going to sell the P1S and buy the A1 and AMS lite when they are available again.
Love my bambu printers!!
just get a hardened hotend and the hardened gear and you can print all that special filaments on the p1s too... no need to pay hundreds of dollars/euros/whatever more for the x1 for it
At 7:15 you mention you need to plug the SD card into a PC to copy down the files. I was able to copy the files using Bambu Studio. I'm not sure if there is more feature I am missing, but downloading of time lapse videos, I was able to do in Bambu Studio on the PC.
I know, I updated the description regarding this
The “hardened” advantages of the X1 are moot when you can buy the hardened nozzle and extruder parts For the P1 as accessories. The touch screen, lidar and camera are the remaining benefits, and for me, the substantial cost upgrade isn’t justified for many. The hardened parts upgrade will cos less than $100, so the rest of the cost is mostly quality of life improvements. Yes i know the bed and nozzle also get warmer, but unless you print PA or PC, not sure it changes much.
Get 0.6mm hardened steel nozzle and extruder gear's for your p1s and print whatever you want 😊.
Can you link the print at 11:30?
Thank you for saying 256mm cubed. It bugs me when people waste so much time saying 256x256x256
Probably the most efficient thing I I’ve done
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Maybe I misunderstood but the P1 also allows you to download its files on the slicer wirelessly
Yeah, I found out this morning after I uploaded it.
Can't wait for a printer that after detecting a failed print automatically clears/sweeps the bed, adjusts parameters and tries again (with number of tries before giving up determined by the user ie: try the print twice then stop and notify me at the 2nd failure). Could be possibly implemented with a treadmill mechanism and a scraper of some kind.
I have 2 enders. I have the expectation that they work at all and they complete the print
You are wrong about the P1 remote access features. I have an P1S and can remotely download Timelapses and other stuff via Bambu Studio and also connect via sFTP with an client and the access code and download or upload everything remotely. (Appr. 7:40)
Thank you for the rest of your video. Your reasons align perfectly with mine for the P1S, and I'm very glad that your conclusions match mine, confirming that I haven't made a wrong decision :)
I know, I found out this morning! after I uploaded the video :(
Yes, they have added this feature in the end of last year.
Eh in terms of use (aka parts that aren't cosmetic)the X1C is mostly just a P1S with a touch screen, better camera, lidar, and hardened nozzle and gears. Among those things the only parts that it needs over the P1S to print CF Nylon is the gears and nozzle. So unless you just need the convenience the best value is a P1S and hardened gears and nozzle. I bought the P1S , hardened hot end assembly and hardened gears. Saved 450$ and prints the exact same stuff. Touch screens cool and all but this printer is the definition of set and forget. I only open the app to check on print progress or to hit reprint. The only time I use the onboard controls is changing filament. I design my own files so im slicing and seneing files to the printer form my pc over wifi. Even if i had touch screen i wouldnt even use it.
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Like many my A1 is gone. It did teach me however that bed-slingers are utterly unintuitive compared to Core XY's. The inertia on models as the build-plate does its best impression of a humming birds wing in 2D had me on constant high-alert for flying models that weren't designed to fly. All reinforced by the 1/2 fps camera showing a caricature of the leaning tower of Pisa. So cheers Ross, it's a P1S for me.
LOL. Yeah I have an A1 and every time I wanted to print a medium to larger part, I found myself hesitant and adding a brim to everything, and even slowing down the print speed so the bed wouldn't go as crazy. Its still one of the best bed slingers out there, and does a lot of the same pre-print checks as the X1C including flow calibration, but I have had some prints snap off the bed. I just ordered a used X1C (yes used, but parts are cheap so i'm not worried) and I can't wait for it to come in.
@@SangheiliSpecOp Good thinking. Purchasing a used X1C is a clever move and now you've brought it up, I should look for one myself. Not that I'd expect any in the Australian market due to our lowish population and it's $2,000+ AUD. In saying that, one moment... Nothing on eBay (au) or Gumtree though the search shall continue! I cannot compare the A1 to others because it was my first 3D printer. And as whacky as its movement looked the results were nearly excellent. Cheers!
@@nomojo1110 thanks :) I would keep an eye out. I saved the search results on the usa ebay site so I would be aware when one popped up. Saw a couple x1cs with ams selling for 1,300ish which is a few hundred less than on the bambu site. These machines seem to hold their value well. I even saw a broken ams selling for 300ish, people are crazy lol. It might be worth it for you to check the usa ebay site if you are able to use it. There would be more listings there, and ebay's international shipping would me able to send the printer to you. Might be expensive though. Also I've never heard of gumtree before.
I'd order a X1 Carbon today if I didn't feel like a new Bambu model wasn't just around the corner. Waiting and watching for now.
I honestly have no idea, I thought the same last year
I love my mini it has better print quality than my X1C.
i love my X1Carbon
Which one is easier to fix p1s or A1? Ty
Depends what’s wrong with it
@@FauxHammer going inside a p1s I would think would be more difficult than the open A1
P1P + AMS club, definitely no regrets
I'm yet to see anyone regret one of these
bought the A1 Mini+AMS kit. This is my first 3-D printing machine and wow, this machine just works! Im using it to build a peg board layout for my tools/ prototype for other things I plan to weld in the future, I can see this helping a lot in hinges/joints! As far as the tools peg holders, I'm making them out of generic black PLA, I've read that PLA warps on hot days, so I'm saving the CAD files until the hot day and see how much they warp in my workshop(no AC and poorly insulated shop) Also for anyone reading, I also read that PLA warps in sunlight, so is that because the UV? or the heat? I'm going to put the PLA stuff inside a welding shot (tig/GTAW) so will that also contribute to the warping? or will it just bleach(discolor it), I ask because welding wont expose it to intense heat, but its still in cloxe proximity to my welding station. P.S. Ive already decided I will buy a better printer for higher quality materials like ABS, so far I like the Bambu brand, so the X1 Carbon it will be ( im in no rush), are there any other machines I should look at? Im new to this space and looking for other comparable brands. (keep it around the 2k budget, please keep me as far away from 10k as possible, thanks!)
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I don't print PLA. I'm the type of person who might forget a box of prints in my car and PLA just doesn't survive those conditions.
I never considered that. but i don't leave prints in my car
I upgraded my P1P to the P1S and added a light riser. It’s pretty. And It’s a lot quieter.
I just did the LED riser in my x1, love it.
Sweet Spot is P1S with Panda Touch, hardened gear and Extruder.
Actually no one talks about the fact, that the X1 carbon has more powerful HW base, so in the future, it could be upgraded by bambu itself. It has LIDAR, capable of AI, and so on. HW is given, only the SW and the future remained for upgrades. P1 series has -lot- weaker HW, so i dont see the physical opportunity to upgrade it in any ways. Would be great to hear from bambu about the capabilities of the X1's HW (and SW) in the future.
could someone invent a new slicer abled to fill the inside of objects with filament during color change so that there would be much smaller color-change-towers ? color inside object don't matter so why not using the color changing time to fill objects ?
Bonus points for mentioning the Konami Code!!!!
Yeah, you are now the 3rd person to notice...
A P1S for advanced materials and as many A1s as you need for production. The A1 is not a toy or beginner printer. It is a better Prusa MK4 with AMS and less than half the price. I have one of the former and two of the latter. In the 2100 hours I've got on my P1S I have never found myself wishing I'd gone for the X1C. It's advantages are marginal and don't impact print quality in the real world. And now with the Panda Touch, I don't even have to be aggravated by the little screen. The A1s are beasts. A bit slower than the P1S and not as good at printing light sabers, but the software is superior, the screen is superior, and the AMS Lite is so much less kludgy than the AMS. I want and AMS Lite for my P1S! Also, A1 doesn't have any exclusion zones on the build plate. P1S is for farms, A1 Mini is too small for my uses and the X1C is a vanity printer that I can in no way justify.
Im new to 3D printing and got the A1 printer, im really regretting this decision months into the recall and just wishing i spent a bit more on the P1s but had no idea i would be sitting waiting for months and months unable to print. We were promised to have our new heatbeds today but i havent even got an update from them..... I am at a point now where i wish there was another company that made printing easy because i Really dislike Bambulabs as a company now. Also it took them WEEKS to even reply to my ticket when i submitted it and They had videos about the issue with the heatbed cable out for a month before they even responded.
For the X1C UI experience on a P series the Panda Touch is available. I've pre-ordered the Panda Touch and I'm eagerly awaiting it's delivery. I rarely carry my phone with me when I'm at home and the P1S lives in the garage, so It's slightly annoying needing to back to fetch my phone to make AMS changes. Having the Panda Touch will address that problem.
Is that the one you build yourself?
@@FauxHammerno, it’s from Big Tree Tech. You plug it into the stock display and get all of the functionality of the X1’s display. Other features include it can start your print farm at the same time, can be removed from its dock and used remotely, etc.
P1S you have access to the cloud and can send it from your phone or computer.
All their parents are able to do that. You can also run them in LAN only mode if you want you can't use the mobile app if you do
I went for the k1max as I need that 300mm If bambu made a 300mm cubed size then take my money
With my P1S Im able to copy from the sd card remotely.