Brand new to 3D printing, and I chose the P1S w/AMS bundle as my first printer because of the reputation for being a functional printer out of the box, and not a science project. Bambu did not disappoint, and I printed a perfect Benchy shortly after the unit arrived. I want to share some lessons learned that may not be clear in the quick starts.
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If you got the anti-vibration feet that look like rubber accordians. If you move the printer around your desk (sliding) make sure each foot at each corner is vertical and not leaning. Also try to get the system level and balanced such that each foot is roughly equally compressed. Note putting weight on TOP of the print should be centered such that the weight is evenly distributed to all 4 feet, see below.
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when installing the AMS, one might naturally put it on top of the printer. If you do, make sure its centered so that its weight is evenly distributed to all 4 feet of the printer. If you set as far back on the top as possible, like I did, the unit will be imbalanced, the anti-vibration feet in the rear will be fully compressed while the feet up front are less compressed. While printing my first print, there were obnoxiously loud noises which I traced to the top glass lid the AMS was setting on sliding forward and back. Centering the AMS fixed the imbalance and now prints much more quietly.
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Loading a filament into the AMS: put the filament into the apparent hole and push the circle/tab toward the spool to let the filament slip past the feed mechanism, the system will detect its presence and do the rest.
Hope this helps, happy printing!
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I’ve been printing for quite a while and love reading posts from those that write “new to 3D printing”. Whenever I begin to think that I know it all, I’m proven wrong! Thanks for tip #2 - My AMS has always been towards the back of my printer and your observation makes perfect sense.
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I’m still waiting on my printer as I’m a med as well. Thank you for the advice it will definitely have me watching out for this.
Thanks
Dennis
Did you dry your filament before the first use? If so, what method did you use? Do you have any further tips on that aspect? I purchased the same bundle and it should be shipping on Monday. Very excited for it.
I would recommend not using those soft feet if you can avoid it. I tried them and they provided no noticable benefit, but they did bring downsides.
No I did not dry the filament before use. I used Bambu Labs filaments with the initial order. All were vacuum sealed and packed with desiccant, ready to go. Zero issues.
I did order blue silica gel pellets and a pack of 4 round hygrometers off Amazon, so I was ready to print the “Spillproof AMS Desiccant Box” on day 1.
SPILLPROOF AMS Desiccant Box - ROUND Hygrometer Remixed by AeonJoey - MakerWorld
Bambu Studio device tab shows the AMS box reports low humidity (Icon shows 1), and the hygrometer I put inside the AMS reads 10%. The rest of the house is measuring 35% humidity. I haven’t needed to pull a half used spool out of the AMS yet and store it, but when I do, I intend to use air tight cereal boxes of amazon, and this print to keep them dry.
Spool Desiccant Container with Hygrometer by Adrian - MakerWorld
My hope is to never need to dry filament by never letting it get wet. Fingers crossed.
Yeah the anti-vibration feet are soft rubber accordians and were problematic for my start. Getting the weight balanced as equally as possible across all 4 and making sure each foot is centered vertically was key for me. They seem to be working to prevent the printer from transferring most of its movements to the rest of my desk/rack.
That’s fantastic thank you for sharing!
Quick update about filament and drying. After 10 rolls of PETG and PLA used without drying, I just encountered my first factory sealed roll that came out of the bag needing to be dried, or at least that’s my rookie diagnosis. It is Bambu PETG-HF White and the issue is extra filament sticking to the nozzle. It appears that the filament extrudes a little extra after purges and wipes. Today I learned you can control the hotbed and fans to use the P1S to dry filament.
Edited for errors/spelling.
Bambu does say specifically to dry the PETG-HF before use. Some filament manufacturers actually use a water bath to dry filament after they extrude it and don’t even dry it before shipping. Prusa actually adds an anti-rust solution into the water to prevent it from ruining the hot end.
BTW I don’t think you can do that on the P1P. You need to use the heated bed to increase the chamber temp which will not work on the P1P because it isn’t sealed. You will also have way too much airflow.
Good catch, I have a P1S, not a P1P. Will edit my error and other typos.
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