Indeed. Per the Bambu Lab wiki:
“The system probes the nozzle height, calibrates the flow, and scans the first layer”
i dont need a lidar and my max spending is 500$
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Yes, I have seen this data in Bambu Wiki, but I witness these movements over the printed area after the nozle height was calibrated and before starting the print. Notice that I use Orca slicer which has some advanced features compared to the original Bambu slicer, it’s possible it’s Orca related features.
Seems like something that would be configured in the G-code.
The lidar is hype. Youll use it a few times and then turn it off and do things manually.
thank you for helping me
One would think this should be this way, but reviews I came across so far, seem to point out that A1 Mini is more reliable printer when it comes for mini-figures, and it might be tad quieter than A1. No idea why though.
I’ve tried doing puzzles on my A1 Mini. Cutting bigger pieces into 4 pieces with connectors. It’s hell trying to get them to fit without seeing the seam. Got any advice?
i think the a1 is essentially useless because if you are starting out you don’t really need that much build volume 90% of tthe times while if you are more experienced i think it is better to go for the little more expensive p1 series
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Did you endup buying the A1 or A1 Mini or neither?
for anyone else - https://all3dp.com/2/bambu-lab-a1-vs-a1-mini-differences/
The A1 is probably the better choice if the slightly higher price isn’t and issue, I always find I want a bigger build area than the one I have.
I have had an A1 mini for a few months and it is perfect for anything smaller than 7 inches. The small footprint and $250 price point makes it a very viable machine if you don’t need big prints.
I am adding another mini and A1 soon as I have some ideas for designs >7in but the minis will still stay plenty busy.
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Bought an A1 Mini to see how interested in 3D printing I would be… Almost immediately wished I had a larger build plate.
Mini is 18cm x 18cm x 18cm, A1 is 25x25x25cm.
95% of the print jobs fits the mini for most of the people.
If you have a large room and/or print semi-professional large projects, go A1.
I think ppl don’t even mention having the A1 consume the space available, big thing for me at least is that when i will get another printer, the mini will consume way less space as second machine.
250mm build plate also does not solve many issues depending on use case obviously, a 300mm box is already too large and you’ll be chopping it to fit the build plate anyway.
Another thing is prototyping, really suck’s to have even the mini plate size print have something to go wrong, not saying the machine is at fault, but unless you are just printing stuff from a friend or at least not protoing them it will be a thing.
The A1 Mini, is reliable & hasn’t had any of the issues that the A1 had & still has…JMO
In almost any scenario the A1 mini is better. Here’s why:
- the A1 mini is more portable and can travel easier.
- the A1 mini is dirt cheap: $200!
- there is a discussion Multi plate automation for A1 mini and if you buy the product, you can print multiple plates in a row, which isn’t possible for any other Bambu printer (yet).
- the A1 mini is compatible with almost all of the A1’s filament.
The only reasons to get the A1 would be:
- to print large models
- to get a student discount
- to set up the world’s most unproductive print farm
Clearly the A1 mini is better.
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