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The A1 isn’t an enclosed printer and thus it isn’t advised to print ABS with it and why Studio defaults to not being able to print with it on the A1. There are ways around this issue if you search the forum.
So are there guidelines for printing with ABS without an enclosure. Because it’s mostly not recommended due to the temperature control right? So in an environment that is warm enough, it should be possible right?
Not just the temp but also the fumes it puts off while printing.
@Joseph_Ark ABS is needed for high temp environments but for home decor you could really use any of the A1 Mini compatible filaments.
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This is a good reason haha!
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it is not possible to print abs with a open printer not enclosed. because it will warp
Then @cyp_bambu must be lying
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It’s fine to print abs, just do not want to print a very large print. Small stuff like a benchy seems ok. Personally I would not try to print anything larger than like 50x50mm on the a1.
Edit: I do not recall bambu studio blocking me from using abs on the a1 as seems suggested above, but maybe I was use Orcaslicer by then. I am not sure.
2nd Edit: Pretty sure bambu studio will allow (Bambu) abs on the A1 without issue.
it says it isn’t recommended but if you are very sure you could try using g-code to get the temp right but i don’t know how to get an enclosure
Get the temp right? A1 stock will do 300c nozzle and 100c bed. No need to mess around in g code. I would not recommend doing it a lot but it will get there.
Check this out bro,
I got my ABS printed no problem at 270 nozzle, 80 bed, and made an enclosure out of original box, having close attention to providing ventilation in the side of the printer where it takes air for the motherboard.
It printed out pretty well, no warping. I open as i need the box at the end for ventilation. Also I use some glue stick to make sure it doesn’t lift off the bed. And that’s it… Oh yeah, the fumes will be there so watch out for that.
But, it’s doable.
imgur. com/a/HblVAQS
i have been printing Bambu Labs ABS for the pass 2 days with 0 fails and nothing fancy around the printer , the A1 sits on a dresser in my living room with no enclosure , i use bambus ABS profile with no modifications and have had as clean as PLA prints everytime . nothing on the plate , no spray no glue stick , also my house is not insulated the best so there is drafts from time to time . STICK TO BAMBU PRODUCTS WITH THE PREMADE PROFILES AND YOU WILL RARELY ENCOUNTER PROBLEMS ! Bambu tests Bambu products on their BAMBU printers not every other brands out there . stop doing things wrong and complaining things dont work lol
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I agree it can print abs. Why though? From the prints I’ve done, like petg-cf is better anyway. Unless I guess it needs uv resistance or something.
I’m currently printing a part I need to be stiff and abs isn’t any better then petg-cf.
I have a question.
Is the component in the picture from a seat in a VW Bus T4?
Good thread, I came here looking for answers.
Surprised nobody had posted this link, Pat here had some good results with ABS: