Hi all
Buying a bambu A1 series printer next week with AMS system
The biggest part for me is figuring out which one to get based on operating spaces needed
Have enough width for both A1 and mini with AMS system
Just deciding on space for depth for moving plate
I have 710mm depth, depends on which site I visit give different depths from 680 to 700mm
Has anyone got a A1 with AMS system in tight area and what depth did you need. Sorry for newbie questions as new to all this . I’m getting a filement dryer too as seems good idea
I was going to get A1 mini with AMS system as safe bet for size but trying to see if I can fit A1 printer . I won’t be big user of printer . mostly diy projects and drone parts and other bits I make over time. The mini has 180mm operating plate and A1 256 mm . I keep bouncing back and forth between the two . Thanks
Bambu has posted some helpful images on this topic: A1
A1 mini:
Also keep in mind that if the depth isn’t sufficient, you can rotate the printer 90° if necessary, even though it’s a bit more inconvenient.
Most importantly, though, you need to choose the printer that you actually need, and this will help you do that: There’s no point in buying a smaller printer if you end up realizing that it doesn’t meet your needs.
Take a cardboard box and fold it to the dimensions of an A1 and an A1 mini. Run around the house putting objects in the box, and you’ll get a feel for which size works best. This has helped about 95% of people decide which one to choose. If you just look at the number, it’s extremely easy to misjudge it.
Alternative: Go to MakerWorld, filter by “A1” and “A1 mini” respectively, and see what you can print.
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Thanks for all that info. That helps a lot . Outside of size as in depth . Both are kinda the same except size . The A1 will be tight
