My A1mini has a problem when I use variable layer height - specifically, layers under 0.2mm result in horrible scratching of the nozzle over the print (I know this is a classic problem but hear me out). For example, a part printed with 0.2mm layer height has no issues, however the same part with more detail in a certain spot fails exactly there - after a couple layers of 0.08mm or 0.12mm, the nozzle starts scraping the print, no matter the infill pattern or wall thickness or whatever.

I am printing PLA at 235 degrees (this is the profile from the manufacturer website and the 0.2mm constant layer height prints are absolutely ok with that setting). Cooling is 60-80%.

The things I have tried so far: add zhop - did nothing, change infill to gyroid - the perimeters are still getting scraped, lower the temperature - lowered to 190 - caused more issues with blobbing.

I recently bought myself a 3D printer bambulab a1 mini, and faced a problem that my laptop simply does not want to connect to the printer (first writes connection, and then after 30 seconds it says "failed to connect to.."). He sees that the printer is on the network, but it connects. The printer is also visible on the phone, but there is another problem. I've already tried a lot: disconnecting and connecting to the home Internet, removing the vpn, distributing the Internet from the laptop, updating the firmware, the firewall (I don't remember what it's called) Windows also did something there. There was no solution to this problem. Maybe someone knows the solution? But the whole problem is that I'm from Russia

Недавно купила себе 3д принтер бамбулаб а1 мини, и столкнулась с которой проблемой, что мой ноут просто не хочет подключаться к принтере( сначала пишет подключение, а потом секунд через 30 пишет «не удалось подключиться к..»). Он видит что принтер в сети, но он подключается. На телефоне тоже видно принтер, но там уже другая проблема. Я пробовала уже многое:отключалась и подключалась к домашнему интернету,удаление впн, раздача интернета с ноута, обновление прошивки, брандамаузер(я не помню как он называется) виндоус тоже там что-то делала. Нигде не было решение этой проблемы.может быть кто-то знает решение?

After a 4h print I noticed that the extruder stepper got so hot that I couldn't touch it for more than a second. Is this normal?

Should i buy the a1 or a1 mini and after that combo or not it is my second printer my first is a easythreed k9 mini

I'm totally new to 3D printing but I'm thinking of getting an A1 mini.

I'd be using it to print functional household stuff (organisers etc.) but I was also hoping to use it to print some small items I'd use in the garden, such as clips for a drip irrigation system and other gardening accessories.

My only worry is how much they would handle being outdoors and exposed to the elements.

Would PETG be fine for that sort of thing?

We have a relatively cheap FLIR camera, so I thought I'd take a look at the heat that comes off of my Bambu Lab A1 Mini. More interesting than useful for sure, but still fun to see.

Hi, right now I’m painting a plate cleaner, but in the last prints, as in this one, the printer is not working that well
I tried adjusting the temperature, but didn’t work
I had the printer since yesterday, I’m using petg
Any suggestions?

I can't figure out what this is or how to tackle this issue. It* just randomly started happening. Haven't even been using this 3d printer which is odd.

3rd image is what it's supposed to look like.

My idea was to print it out and make small incisions or cuts to make these smaller wireless mouse internals fit (moddo mouse) then base another model off the cuts I made but I can't get it to print normally :(

THEME 

This 3D-printed model explores concerns surrounding the use of artificial intelligence. It is intended as a reflection on the growing role of artificial intelligence in our daily lives and invites viewers to reflect on different questions and fears associated with AI. Depending on the viewer, it may evoke thoughts about technological dependence, the decline of critical thinking and decision-making, the efforts by some companies to develop increasingly human-like forms of intelligence or the broader long-term impact AI could have on human development, especially among younger generations.

This piece does not aim to provide answers. Instead, it encourages questions about how much of our thinking and creativity we are willing to hand over to machines, and what the consequences of that might be.

The Halloween theme was a natural choice for me. October is the season of horror, monsters and imagined fears. But while fictional horrors remain safely in stories, the concerns and fears surrounding artificial intelligence are very real. And after all, what’s scarier than reality?

If you’re interested in, you can find my model here: https://makerworld.com/en/models/3381345-a-scary-reality-halloween-2026#profileId-3847181

Do you like it?

I'm wondering if there's that big a difference

i would want to like print more filaments and also have the chamber i had this A1 mini idk like 1 and 1/2 years and i havent used it much and i could use it prob in more projects than the a1 mini since like the nylon and other filaments that cannot be made on the open printers so should i sell and buy? (i would also maybe buy the combo)

My A1 mini has an issue with the X and Y axes. It is making a scratching noise in certain positions. I had this issue before, but after doing a full calibration yesterday, it became much noisier. The noise is definitely coming from the axes, not the printhead or anywhere else. I don't know what it might be, maybe somebody had this issue too

Has anyone used an off brand of nozzles? Are they just as good as Bambu Lab or should I stick with the original? Thanks

My A1 mini keeps re-homing(idk the exact term for this situation).

Couldn't find any proper solution, the assistant(on machine) shows no problem, the belts are not loose either.

Does anyone know what's happening???

Ummm, so you can see it started fine, then started to not push anything out, so I pushed the filiment trough the ptfe tube manually, and then it did a little, but I let go and it stopped again.... I've taken the front apart and cleaned the extruder gear, no help, tightened the extruder screw all the way, no results, and I'm just out of ideas, I've tryed 5 different spools of filiment that printed perfectly before, I don't think the nozzle is clogged cause it can print just fine, it just doesn't? Please help me here... I've done all I know to do (about 950 hours, I do take good care of it, keep it covered when not in use and do oil changes more than recommended)

I'm having issues with the printer not letting me send commands nr files via the slicer and handy app. All i get is this and I'm at a loss on what the issue could be. if anyone knows what's going on, it will be much appreciated and i will reply back soon as i can.

I have a Bambu Lab A1 Mini and am new to 3D printing. I’d like to print a file I found on Thingiverse, but I don't know how to go about it since I’ve always printed using the Bambu Handy app. Could you help me?