Hi guys I already have an a1 mini(non combo) and I want an ams with it but I’m not sure if it’s more worth it to get another 3d printer with combo or just get an ams lite?
I also was wondering if it’s cheaper to buy the filament feeders and funnels and tubes and the cable and 3d print the rest of the ams unit?
Which one do I do the separate units or buy them all together?
Do you need or foresee yourself needing another printer? With that being said it’s difficult to get the AMS so I see why you’d consider it. If the answer is yes then go ahead unless you can wait til they’re back in stock.
No, not at all. Last time I figured the cost was above. That may have changed. If so good luck finding them all in stock.
Will you use and can you afford another machine. Do you see a use for 2 at this time or the next couple of months. IF no, forget it. If yes then roll on.
I think you already want to buy another machine, and looking for us to give you an excuse.
Well, you want it. There’s your excuse.
There are some pretty good deals on Bambu for printer-AMS combos. I myself got the P1S combo and it wasn’t even close to how much it costs for some other Bambu printers, and even then, if you have a higher budget, you could always get some of the bigger ones.
Have you considered making an AMS from a BMSU(370C)? It’s almost a ready-made solution for Series A and costs around $100, depending on the region.
What is a Bmcu and what does it stand for? I’m kind of new here sorry.
Its a chinese open source AMS that you DIY at a medium-to-advanced level of electronics assembly. It really isn’t any cheaper or better or faster, but it is smaller, and requires lots of bespoke tools. Calling it “ready made” is a little disingenuous, here’s its BOM Bill of Materials | bmcu wiki, community driven BMCU documentation judge for yourself