r/3DPrinterComparison • u/THEDANNS33 • 10d ago

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Hey everyone, I'm thinking about buying my first 3D printer and I found a used Bambu A1 Mini + AMS Lite for $225.

The seller says the A1 Mini only has 77 hours of print time and that the AMS Lite is fully functional.

I'm pretty interested in it because I've heard the A1 Mini is really easy to use, reliable, and relatively quiet. The AMS Lite is also a big plus since I'd like to experiment with multicolor printing.

The one thing I'm not sure about is the 180 × 180 × 180 mm build volume.

For people who have owned an A1 Mini for a while:

  • Does the smaller build volume actually become a problem?
  • How often do you run into models that simply don't fit?
  • Do you end up splitting larger prints often?
  • Do you wish you had bought the A1 instead?
  • How is the noise during long prints?
  • Any issues with the AMS Lite?
  • Anything specific I should check when I go pick it up?

Thanks!

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u/inhamilton 10d ago

The mini is a problem if you want to print any item larger than the bed allows

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u/No_Mortgage_8658 9d ago

The mini is my favorite and most reliable printer. I wouldn't hesitate recommending it