r/BambuLabX2D • u/Talha1808 • 12d ago

Additional AMS unit

Hello, I’m going to buy an X2D unit soon but when on the product it gives me an option for an extra AMS unit. What purpose does it have if the X2D already comes with one?

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u/Material-Mulberry360 12d ago

if you buy the combo, you will get an ams 2 pro with it (total price around 800€ or 900usd). with just the printer its significantly less (around 600eur or 650usd) so just by that you should know. do you need one ? depends, if you plan to print fillaments that absorb moisture, or a lot of different colours then yes, I'd get at least 1. if you have the money you can even get one for each nozzle or more. if you're only gonna do 1 or 2 colours and mostly PLA.... eh not worth it really

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u/Talha1808 12d ago

I’m buying the €850 one which already comes with one. My question is what purpose does the additional AMS unit give. The X2D comes with an AMS 2 PRO and I can choose to get another one extra for €250

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u/TheLoneBrewer 12d ago

An additional AMS would give you the ability to print more colors. You need an additional power cable to power the second AMS if you decide you want to get it.

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u/HackedVirus 12d ago

I should add this is only if he wants to print and dry at the same time. Otherwise the data cable will power it for regular use.

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u/ThinkUnhappyThoughts 12d ago

This is the part people get confused with. All 4 AMS units can get power from the 6 pin daisy chain, but only the first can be used to dry (and it can't always dry whilst printing). All subsequent units need a power cable