Meet the IMPROVED Bambu Lab A1: Major Upgrade Fixes Fatal Flaw!

Join me as I review the new, improved, and rereleased Bambu Lab A1 3D printer! I test its print quality, new features, and most importantly, address the previous fire hazard concerns. Is the A1 truly fixed, or does it still pose a risk? Watch to find out! Plus, see how it handles multiple filaments with the AMS Lite and enjoy a few fun prints. Don’t miss this comprehensive review!

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Timecodes:
00:00 - Intro
01:30 - Agenda
01:54 - The BIG Problem!
02:55 - Bambu's Fix
03:42 - Is it Fixed?
04:54 - Is the A1 the Best Bed Slinger?
07:48 - Main Testing Goals
09:17 - The Downside
10:28 - A Nice Surprise
11:26 - The Main Point (Don't Skip This)!
13:38 - Final Thoughts

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[janboomsma]

I bought a A1 and have been printing small parts for in the house to solve problems. Really like the speed so i can iterate on the solutions. Haven't printed multi color yet but enjoy the machine.

[johnmarcgreen]

Thank you for going to all the trouble to make this great video, it was super helpful and I ended up buying two of the new fixed A1 units because they were on sale. However, you said you have to use the cloud to transmit to the A1 - not sure if this is new or not since you made the video but it also has a LAN-only mode, this is in the online documentation. You may want to add a note at the point in the video where you say this.

[alligator]

I have the A1 with AMS and mostly print one color too. It's an amazing machine even if you use the AMS only for the practicality of quickly loading and unloading filaments. It's a nice thing to have for when you want to do something multicolor (like labelling your gridfinity bins). I didn't know I had the "new" and fixed one until I saw your video

[FreedomToRoam]

Being another middle-aged dad, I got just got one to make useful stuff for house and garage, barn. I couldn't care less about making little dumb my sweet teenage daughter was excited we could make Dungeon and Dragon miniatures, LOL! Father-daughter bonding activities are always great, and I'll be ordering some "pretty" filaments and the AMS-Lite that I didn't think I'd need! 😂

[ulwur]

Two things.
The software is open source and has been forked to orca slicer.
Its possible to forgo the cloud service by enabling lan-mode.

[jonathanberry]

🎯 Key Takeaways for quick navigation:

01:05 *🔌 The original Bambu Lab A1 3D printer faced a serious issue with the cable delivering Main's power to the bed heater, which posed a potential fire hazard.*
03:07 *🔧 Bambu Labs addressed the cable issue by completely over-engineering it with softer, more flexible copper, thicker insulation reinforced with Kevlar, and additional strain relief.*
04:58 *📏 Rigorous testing showed that the new cable design effectively eliminated the previous fire risk, even under extreme conditions.*
06:49 *🖨️ The Bambu Lab A1 is user-friendly, producing high-quality prints with minimal setup and maintenance, suitable for those less interested in tinkering with hardware and software.*
09:21 *🌍 While innovative, features like AMS units can generate significant filament waste, posing environmental concerns despite enhancing print capabilities.*
11:35 *💼 Bambu Labs' response to the cable issue, including a swift product recall and generous compensation options, reflects a commitment to customer safety and satisfaction.*

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[cndjonno]

For the poop, the next version of Bambu Studio uses the retraction technique to reduce waste filament by up to 50%. It is currently in beta Also the more copies your print of a model the less waste there is. I haven't done multi colour for this reason as most of my parts are functional right now but better to have it and not need it then to need it and not have it.

[newsupercool]

Finally got my bed replacement two days ago, it was an easy change to do. Love this printer!

[loquacious]

I kept my A1 and opted for the bed swap which I did taking the obligatory photos for proof, The swap was pretty straight forward and I sent off the photos to Bambu, However, it is almost a month since doing this and I still have not received the promised voucher. I have tried contacting Bambu about this but have heard nothing. Whilst I applaud their dealing with the potential bed issue I am a little disapppointed that the promised vouchers appear not to be forthcoming in a timely manner.

[roysutton]

Great video! I noticed that you do not have enough clearance at the rear wall to allow the bed power cable to move without restriction.

[jus]

your lucky they sent you the mouse kit, I bought a1 and a1 mini and AMS and got two piano kits :(

[Jubeihong]

But if I buy right now an A1 will this problem fxed? or theyre still selling the defective cable version?

[AGL_AerialsTampa]

I'm sure you get this all the time, but half way though the video, I realized you sound like Christopher Walken sometimes and it is amazing.

[davidbell]

I'm leaning hard to get an A1. I use Cura and (spelling) chitcubox for slicing. I slso like using a USB memory card to transfer my sliced and supported to the printer. Does the A1 support this? Old guy here, wehate to change.

[roysutton]

My A1 Mini has a cable identical to that shown at 1:33 and I suspect that the same issue will develop. I have heard from an unofficial source that the mini bed is lower voltage, (but higher current) so that doesn't impress me - much.

[roysutton]

I noticed that the report of the product safety recall has finally been posted by the Canadian government as of July 24, 2024 under 'Recalls and safety alerts'. I wonder if BL are going to be investigated / charged for the excessive delay as it wasn't there last week?

[Daedalus_Dragon]

Color printing I will be doing sparingly. But if you are running small items, print as many as will fit on the bed. It will still only waste the same amount of filament in color changes.

[alvodisco]

I just took my pre recall A1 that admittedly had no damage to the power cable for the updated model to micro center netted me 120$ gift card and 74 dollars money back due to the fact that the printers are currently on sale and they paid me back the difference

[F.DoctorGT.]

superbe vidéo, mais toujours pas reçu mon bed de remplacement en france, est ce normal ???

[ServTech]

Which printer would u suggest for beginner for both tinker and user experience ? Elegoo neptune 4 plus or such ?