Bambu Lab A1 Mini 3D Printer, Support Multi-Color 3D Printing, Set Up in 20 Mins, High Speed & Precision, Full-Auto Calibration & Active Flow Rate Compensation, ≤48 dB Quiet FDM 3D Printers

Just got this this week. I’m a beginner and no nothing about 3D printing. This printer is perfect for beginners, it’s super easy to use, user friendly, and easy to set up. I highly recommend getting the AMS combo, definitely worth it. Noise level is low, print quality is amazing. Well worth the purchase!

I got this for my husband, as he wanted to try out 3D printing. It was awesome and he had it set up in 20 minutes! It runs smoothly, has a friendly user interface (screen on the printer itself, app, and desktop app).It works well with generic PLA and PTEG filament; you don't have to specifically use Bambu filament, although it feels nice when used. If any problems occur when printing, it will immediately notify you via noises and the touch screen, and it will walk you through the issue and how to fix it. It's easy to print pre-made items and make your own custom prints as well.The price is worth it for a printer that runs so smoothly and has such an easy setup!

TLDR: Easy assembly(very little to do), has an app called "Bambu handy" to calibrate, download and start prints.Even has a camera to do optional timelapses if you want to record your prints.and the best part? The camera can be accessed from the app so you can remotely check how your print is doing, even away from home(with service). Overall great printer and I am having a blast getting it setup!This is my first 3d printer. I have grown up seeing hard to assemble and hard to master printers since I've been a teenager.This absolutely blew me out of the water.For one, its mostly assembled out of the box(some assembly required, although its easy and simple if you follow the manual).For 2 all I had to do to get it working was:a: Assemble the rest of the printerb: Calibrate the printer from the touch screen menu or the "Bambu Handy" application (on Mac, PC or Phone)c: Lubricate one of the printers axis(bambu has easy to follow official video guides for a ton of things, your printer will even show a QR code to scan for easy access to said videos)d: Insert filament into the side hole(the one with the tube you had to attach)e: Clean the print bed with high percentage isopropyl alcohol(common requirement for most 3d printers)Regular printers are way more labor intensive, so I've heard and this was a cake walk.The bambu Handy application even has other peoples 3d models to print for absolutely free!

I bought this as a gift for my husband and he loves it! I finally feel like I hit a home run with this. He’s made all kinds of things from useful parts to a whimsical dinosaur cup holder for our granddaughter. He’s even made me dinosaur cookie cutters. This is a great machine and the price is right.

I have now purchased two of these both failed within the first few weeks.Very difficult to find any help or support.I'm so frustrated. What a waste of money now that I'm at day 31 and cannot return it.

I'm still fairly new to 3D printing. When I finally took the plunge, I did research and decided this was the best bet. While I love tinkering, I don't have the time to truly do that with another printer and this one is pretty much print ready out of the box other than a little assembly. AMS Lite is super handy for multi-color prints or just fewer filament changes. Get a humidity sensor. If your humidity gets about 40%, make sure you print an enclosure for the AMS Lite. Mine dropped humidity by 30% so I could print again (moisture ruins prints).PLA is common, cheap, and easy, but not great for outdoor and things that need to be tougher. Other materials like ABS can be printed on this, but there's fumes and temperature and other concerns you have to be aware of and it makes doing it on this machine trickier. Still, I've done fine printing in PLA for months and certainly have gotten my money's worth out of my A1.

Really liked the Bambu A1 Mini overall—super beginner-friendly and basically foolproof. My first unit had issues printing without the AMS, so I definitely recommend getting the version that includes the AMS for a smoother experience. It makes multi-color or multi-material printing way simpler. I ended up returning this one only because I found a better price on the Bambu website and ended up upgrading to the full A1. Still, a great entry-level option!

Great entry level 3d printer. Easy setup. Was running prints in about 20 minutes of plugging in.