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After having successfully launched a certain number of 3D printers such as the X1 series and the P1 series, Tuozhu technology continues to deepen its “shipwreck market” and releases the Bambu Lab A1 Mini, an entry -level 3D printer at a more affordable price. Unlike previous models, the A1 Mini does not adopt the classic Corex XY structure, but is a 3D overhang printer.
The maximum printing speed of the Bambu Lab A1 Mini is 500 mm / s, and it can be used with AMS Lite to obtain multicolored printing. As an “mini” appeal, its floor surface is only slightly larger than A4 paper, and the size of the molding is 180x180x180 mm, supporting common materials such as PLA, PETG, TPU, etc. The gray-argentized combination makes the A1 mini simple and elegant, and the compact design of the fully metal sporting rail does the most like a refined instrument.
Bamboo Lab A1 Mini Evaluation results
advantage:
Really simple printing and easy to use with a click
High speed and low noise functions
Extremely profitable multicolored printing
default:
The machine print size is small
AMS Lite WASTES Materials
Low quality accelerated photography video
Overall, the A1 mini is a 3D -quality 3D printer surprising. He said goodbye to the manual leveling of tedious A4 paper and the printing at the slow rhythm in the past, and also eliminates the difficulty of breaking the materials, packing the materials and sliding the materials while the machine is always empty. The machine is placed next to you, and the noise is very small and does not interfere with work. If you want to add “color” to your boring impression, the A1 mini multicolored system with AMS Lite will give you a satisfactory response.
Equipment settings:
- Molding technology: melting deposit molding (FDM / FFF)
- Product size: 347x315x365 mm
- Printing size: 180x180x180 mm
- Maximum print speed: 500 mm / s
- Printing platform: PEI double-sided coating print panel
- Maximum nozzle temperature: 300 ° C
- Maximum hot bed temperature: 80 ° C
- Wilning software: Bambu Studio (supports other third -party software)
- Support equipment: PLA, PETG, TPU, PVA
- Connection method: Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, microSD card
- Operating interface: 2.4 -inch touch screen
- Net product weight: 5.5 kg
- Market price: RMB 2799 (including AMS Lite)
Unpacking
Most of the assembly has been completed when the A1 mini has arrived and now requires only a small amount of preparation. Unpack the cardboard and wrap the machine closely in black pearl cotton. At the top are the AMS Lite swing trees, the print panels, the test materials, a box of printer accessories and quick start guides.
Place everything on the table and you can also see the supplies stand, the teflon tube, the color cards of supplies and the blind boxes in limited edition – accessories for the marble track. The machine’s toolbox includes: the axis key, the material beak, the recovery nozzle assembly, the cable card, the hot bed scratch blade, the needle stab, the lubricant and a few screws.
According to the instructions for use, install the power assembly, the supply of the power bin and the AMS Lite in sequence, which lasts about 15 to 20 minutes. After starting, connect the machine to the WiFi network, download the Bambu Hand mobile application, save an account and scan the code to link the device. Then, the self-test process of the equipment, which includes compensation for vibrations and calibration of the engine noise reduction, lasts approximately 12 minutes.
Once the self-test is finished, consumables can be installed on a single coil or AMS Lite medium. The microSD card included contains several trenched model files and you can choose any one for printing.
design
frame
The A1 mini adopts a conjure design: the print head moves to the left and right on the X axis, and the worker moves back and forth along the Y axis. In order to ensure the lifespan and precision of the printer in high -speed 3D printing. This machine uses a fully metal guide system, where the X axis and the Z axis use linear guides, while the axis uses fully metal guide wheels.
Previously, many people have complained that high -speed 3D printing brought not only a speed, but also a greater noise. Now this problem has been effectively resolved in the A1 Mini. Active noise reduction is obtained by engine player. In the initial calibration of engine noise reduction, it can clearly be felt that noise decreases considerably after using this function. However, when the noise of the engine decreases, the sound of the model of the model of the model will appear particularly severe. In fact, there is another noise right now, that is to say the sound of the wiping of the nozzle, especially during printing in several colors, this sound will become more obvious.
Regarding noise, vibrations are often thought out and to obtain a quick and good print quality. The head of the A1 Mini tool and the hot bed are equipped with sensors, and the parameters are detected and compensated by default before each printing, thus guaranteeing the printing accuracy of the model. The yellow logo of the image above is also a culmination of design.
Extrusion and spray head
Like the previous P1 series, the A1 Mini also adopts a short -range and double speed extrusion design, and is equipped with a default stainless steel nozzle (0.4 mm), which can withstand high temperatures up to 300 ° C. It should be mentioned that the hot end of this new machine adopts a new rapid release design, which is set by magnets and metal shots, Nor wiring, and is very practical for installing and dismantling.
In addition, the Mini A1 also has an active flow compensation function.
Anyone who has used a 3D printer may have encountered connection or consumable problems. In real use, the A1 Mini can make specific judgments each time and provide specific error prompts.
Wipe
In previous machines in the P1 and X1 series, excess material was cleaned through the nozzle wipers before each printing. From now on, the A1 mini also uses a similar set of features, using a wiper. Unlike the previous roll shape, metal leaves are used here.
In most cases, this wiper works properly, but sometimes the sprayed material can be rolled around it and cannot have appeared correctly, and sometimes it can fall on the print platform or the printed model. This can increase the risk of printing failure to some extent. In addition, there is a rubber nozzle wipers on the left rear of the printing platform, which generally takes place more nozzle cleaning before the work level.
Display
Previously, we also complained about the 2.7 -inch button type screen in the P1 series, which looks like an old MP3 player. Now, the A1 mini has been upgraded and equipped with a brand new 2.4 -inch touch screen, which has a more intuitive interface and simpler operation. Almost all functions that can be used can be fulfilled on this small screen.
If you do not wish to transfer data to the network, the A1 mini also provides the LAN mode option to disconnect from the Tuozhu server, which is a good choice for certain printing files that must be confidential. In addition, there is an assistant function on the screen, which will appear an alarm when an error occurs, and will also give suggestions to solve the problem. It is more direct and effective than finding solutions by yourself. In addition to being on the printer, these reminders will also be displayed on the computer and the mobile phone at the same time.
Camera
Like other Takutake machines, the A1 mini has an integrated camera that can be used for real -time monitoring and remote operation, and also supports accelerated photography. A small upgrade has also been performed here, adding a mask to deactivate the camera. In addition, the A1 mini uses a low-angle-tight-frame camera that supports up to 1080p, which has a wider field of vision on remote surveillance, but if you want to create accelerated videos to share it, it may not be the best choice.
AMS Lite
What we received was the A1 Mini combo, which is actually a combination of the A1 mini with AMS Lite. Currently, AMS Lite can only be used with the A1 Mini and is incompatible with other machines. Likewise, the A1 mini does not support previous AMS systems. AMS Lite is considered a simplified version of AMS.
Each coil is equipped with an engine and simply loads consumables and it will automatically send the material until it stops at a short distance from the head of the tool. If these are official consumables used, AMS Lite will identify the color and type of material and automatically apply the corresponding configuration, further simplifying the operating process.
An AMS Lite on AMS advantage is that it can take charge of the cardboard material directly without printing a compatible cardboard coil collar, because it drives the consumable movement directly through the ball tree. This improvement also makes the A1 mini more compatible with third -party consumables.
Print
test
As a 3D multicolored 3D -speed 3D printer, the Bambu Lab A1 Mini can reach 500 mm / s at the highest printing speed, but the default speed of the slicing software is between 200 and 300 mm / s. The printing speed is fundamentally the same as that of the P1 or X1 machines, and is 3-4 times faster than a traditional 3D printer with only 50 to 60 mm / s.
After loading consumables through AMS Lite, I first printed the three -color bench boat that came with the machine. In addition, I also unexpectedly discovered that when the machine starts and ends the impression, the machine makes a sound as a reminder, which is a very interesting innovation that I have encountered in the machines that I have used in the past.
Then, I continued to print multicolored pandas in the microSD card (because there is no black material and that it does not look like a panda, so it does not look like a panda), and the entire printing process took 7 hours and 52 minutes. Successful impression was a surprise for me. However, the A1 Mini did not disappoint me, and the final effect was as you can see in the image above, the model was perfect.
However, the quantity of waste that accompanies it is incredible. The real weight of the model is 54 grams, while the quantity of hunting has reached 132 grams, which means that the wasted material is almost 2.5 times the weight of the material which is really used to print the model. This is the result of optimizing printing parameters.
software
Then, a sculptural model (height 150 mm) was printed via the Bambu Studio software adjustment parameters, with a 0.2 mm layer height, a filling of 0 and a wall thickness of 3 layers.
Finally, thanks to the software coloring function, an anubis in four colors was drawn, and some adjustments were made on the parameters, and the test tower was canceled, allowing the material to be washed to support and fill, which also saved a lot of time and took 1 day and 55 minutes. In the end, the machine showed enough stability and the printing effect was also very good.
As supporting Bambu studio software, many optimizations have been made in consumable printing settings, whether it is the recommended configuration file for official TUOZHU consumables or the general configuration file of other consumable brands.。
In addition to the computer,The Bambu Hand mobile application is also practical. If Tuozhu had already made a perfect connection in software and hardware before, the Makerworld model library, which has just been launched, will allow the company to finish a real closed loop.
Currently, models on Makerworld can be opened in Bambu Studio with one click. I believe that this function will be quickly integrated into Bambu Handy, which will bring users a better printing experience, which is worth waiting.
Material
For PETG tests, I printed a transparent colola coca box. The assembly was finally completed (the upper and lower parts were spinned together) and the letters on the model were also clearly visible. In addition, this machine also supports materials such as TPU and PVA, but as I do not have these materials around, no relevant test has been carried out. It should be noted that the A1 mini is not recommended for printing materials that require higher thermal bed temperatures, such as ABS, ASA, AP, etc. In addition, when using AMS Lite, it is not recommended to use soft materials such as TPU and PVA.
Make complaints
Although the Bambu Lab A1 Mini itself is very small, its footprint doubled after adding Ams Lite. Compared to the P1 series, the A1 mini has a width halfway, but the latter has a larger print size (256x256x256 mm). In addition, neither the A1 mini nor the AMS Lite have a closed structure, there is therefore less choice on the optional print materials, and the humidity resistance of the material is also relatively mediocre.
In the multicolored printing test, in addition to the long print time, the amount of wasted material by cleaning the nozzle between the different materials was quite incredible. In the above figure, the quantity of printed anubis hunting is 317 g, while the weight of the model is only 29 g, a difference of 10 times.
In addition, although the camera can be used for surveillance, because the quality of the video image is not high, it does not refer to the image frequency, but the image of video capture. & # 8203;
Finally, for those who often use 3D printers, the A1 mini is relatively small in a molding size of 180×180 mm, in particular for those who are already used to larger printers. Therefore, it is more suitable for beginners, not necessarily for users with greater needs.
in conclusion
The marble toy made through random blind boxes is almost as large as a machine and lasts 39 hours.
Although there are shortcomings above, the Bambu Lab A1 Mini is always a 3D printer that is more suitable for users with a zero foundation. If you are looking for a small affordable and affordable entry -level 3D printer, the A1 mini will be a great option, and if you need several colors, opt for AMS Lite.
If you want an alternative machine with a similar configuration, you can consider the new V3 KE or Ankermake M5C from Chuangxiang3d. But the A1 mini can be upgraded towards multicolored printing.
If you have a good budget, you can consider buying the P1S combo (including AMS), a 3D printer at high classic XY basic speed which is popular among users for its speed and quality. It supports not only the construction volume of 256x256x256 mm, but can also print high temperature materials such as ABS and AP.
Fill:After updating the latest firmware, the Aclaire -Aclaces photography function of the A1 Mini has been improved, and even the default “inherited mode” in the software will not cause the screen.
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