Bambu Lab Store via Amazon has Bambu Lab P1S Combo 3D Printer w/ AMS Multi-Color Printing on sale for $479. Shipping is free.
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Features:
Up to 16 Colors: Bring your designs to life with vibrant multi-color/multi-material printing capabilities, perfect for showcasing your creativity. Note: Connecting Bambu Lab AMS is required.
500mm/s and 20000 mm/s² Acceleration True High Speed: Don't wait around for your masterpieces. Lightning-fast printing speed lets you focus on creating, not waiting.
Enclosed Design: Fully enclosed body improves print performance for advanced filaments. Automatic Bed Leveling: Say hello to high-quality, successful prints. Auto bed leveling makes 3D printing such an easy thing.
Set Up in 15 Minutes: Spend more time printing and less time setting up. User-friendly design ensures a hassle-free assembly experience for all skill levels.
Supported Filament: Ideal: PLA, PETG, TPU, PVA, PET ABS, ASA; Capable : PA, PC; Not Recommended: Carbon/Glass Fiber Reinforced Polymer.
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Bambu Lab Store via Amazon has Bambu Lab P1S Combo 3D Printer w/ AMS Multi-Color Printing on sale for $479. Shipping is free.
B&H Photo Video also has Bambu Lab P1S Combo 3D Printer w/ AMS Multi-Color Printing on sale for $479. Shipping is free.
Thanks to Deal Hunter ItsSoCheap for sharing this deal.
Features:
Up to 16 Colors: Bring your designs to life with vibrant multi-color/multi-material printing capabilities, perfect for showcasing your creativity. Note: Connecting Bambu Lab AMS is required.
500mm/s and 20000 mm/s² Acceleration True High Speed: Don't wait around for your masterpieces. Lightning-fast printing speed lets you focus on creating, not waiting.
Enclosed Design: Fully enclosed body improves print performance for advanced filaments. Automatic Bed Leveling: Say hello to high-quality, successful prints. Auto bed leveling makes 3D printing such an easy thing.
Set Up in 15 Minutes: Spend more time printing and less time setting up. User-friendly design ensures a hassle-free assembly experience for all skill levels.
Supported Filament: Ideal: PLA, PETG, TPU, PVA, PET ABS, ASA; Capable : PA, PC; Not Recommended: Carbon/Glass Fiber Reinforced Polymer.
Are you looking to take a moral stand or just print some things? I'm an open-source, like-to-tinker kind of guy but sometimes I just want shit to work. My P1S just works. I don't have to fark with it, I don't have to calibrate anything, I don't have to update the software, I don't have to tweak the print settings, etc. I can go on MakerWorld from the office, click print, and have the thing ready when I get home. To me, that's worth the premium price and the cost of a closed ecosystem.
I'll try to tie together a couple of the different questions and comparisons already here.
P1s vs p2s differences are quite a bit more than just which AMS is included.
Just the differences:
Hardware & Print Head
Hotend Swap: P2S has toolless quick-swap system; P1S requires screwdriver and some reaching and caution.
Nozzle & Extruder Material: P2S comes with a hardened steel nozzle and hardened steel gears; P1S comes with a stainless steel nozzle and steel gears. Minor upgrades that could be purchased for P1s, around $50
Extruder Drive: P2S utilizes a high-precision PMSM servo; P1S uses a standard stepper motor extruder.
Motion Belts: P2S is equipped with wider 9mm GT2 belts; P1S utilizes 6mm GT2 belts. Less stretch potential.
Filament Cutter: P2S uses a rear-deployed cutting mechanism; P1S uses a front-lever mechanical cutter. Less water waste, maybe likely easier maintenance
Chamber & Thermal Regulation
Bed Temperature: P2S maximum heatbed temperature of 110°C; P1S maximum of 100°C.
Ventilation: P2S incorporates an adaptive system with auto-adjusting circulation flaps and cold-air intake vents; P1S relies on passive ventilation and a basic auxiliary fan. Can be significant for some filaments.
Filtration: P2S accommodates a larger activated carbon air filter than the P1S. Not significant.
Sensors: P2S includes an integrated door status sensor; P1S lacks a door open/close sensor.
Camera & Smart Monitoring
Camera: P2S features a 1080p high-frame-rate camera stream; P1S uses a low-frame-rate 720p camera. Important for some people.
AI Features: P2S provides local NPU-powered AI detection for spaghetti, clogs, and build-plate QR codes; P1S uses baseline remote monitoring. Could be huge win, identifying a failure on a long print
Body & Accessories
Lighting: P2S integrates dual internal LED strip lights; P1S has a single low-powered internal light. Significant of attempt to live monitor or video monitor. P1s lighting is less than ideal but can be upgraded.
Feet: P2S includes built-in anti-vibration rubber feet; P1S ships with standard hard feet.
Ecosystem: P2S natively powers and dry-circulates the AMS 2 Pro system via standard cables; P1S requires a dedicated external power adapter to use any automated drying modules. Matters only if attaching AMS2 to P1s, as that would require separate power supply / plug.
Someone compared P1s or P2s against Snapmaker U1. Not really a 1:1 comparison. U1 is open frame (less dust protection is more maintenance. U1 overestimates its speed by 20%+, and lacks the compatability with more complex and engineered filaments. U1 may excel in simple prints with basic filaments, and many switches between colors. P2s (andP1s) have broader compatibility with more filament types and will excel at speed and print quality for single color prints.
Budget always matters. If someones budget only allows P1s and not P2s, there should be no hesitation on the P1s. It is an excellent machine and meets the needs for most. For a heavy user with the budget, the small improvements on the p2s are well worth the price increase.
Comparing against Bambu Labs multi head models like X2D is more complicated. Highter complexity, calibration, and maintenance are part of the higher feature set, and may not be for a beginning user. One of the best parts about the bambu p1s and p2s is they are as plug and play as any 3d printer can be. That's where I would recommend most people start. If you outgrow that, then you might actually need 2 printers and can buy whatever newest revision of si m the dual head model is released 2 years from now.
This. I went from Creality Ender 3v2 to a P1S+AMS2 combo. I'd argue the closed ecosystem is actually what makes it so seamless and convenient. I'm also a like-to-tinker kind of guy but sometimes you just don't want to have to tinker. I'd rather tinker in the modeling or electronics side of things and let the printer do its job reliably.
Makerworld making the search, slicer, and print all in one click is really the biggest advantage. I've printed way, way more due to this convenience than I ever would have with other printers. The Handy app is more limited than Bambu Studio but being able to search, click, print while at work is a game changer like you said.
The P2S Combo pairs its printer with AMS 2 Pro; this P1S Combo ships the standard AMS instead.
But if I can get the P1S with AMS2 Pro for the same price at bambulab site as the P1S on Amazon without it ($30 coupon currently at bambulab site make sit $479) is there any really really good reason to go with the P2S with AMS2 Pro on Bambu's website when it will cost me like $619. Basically is the PS2 if both have AMS Pro included worth the extra $140 plus extra tax on that.
The P2S Combo pairs its printer with AMS 2 Pro; this P1S Combo ships the standard AMS instead.
Correct. But if you get the P1S through Bambu Lab, you'll get the ams 2 pro for $509.
Also, the P1S will lose bugs/features support about 1.5-2 years earlier than a P2S and the P2S is $140 more. Personally that matters to me, your preference may vary.
What is the consensus on these? I saw a bit of frustration online regarding the ecosystem and it being somewhat closed off. Also saw some complaints about the fact that you have to send your prints to the cloud first? I dont know the full picture. Reviews are all glowing but no one really talks about that part. Personally, I dont want to have to be online to be able to print something but if there are other options, that would be welcome.
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For $789 right now you can get the Dual nozzle X2D with the AMS2 Pro which will not only have support longer but also has faster printing and much less filament waste.
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If anyone is looking for multicolor printing primarily, check the snapmaker U1. I was ready to buy the x2d but changed my mind because mostly I will be doing multicolored prints.
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What is the consensus on these? I saw a bit of frustration online regarding the ecosystem and it being somewhat closed off. Also saw some complaints about the fact that you have to send your prints to the cloud first? I dont know the full picture. Reviews are all glowing but no one really talks about that part. Personally, I dont want to have to be online to be able to print something but if there are other options, that would be welcome.
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I am fairly security conscious especially with my home network and how devices connect. I do cloud printing all the time. You can also set it to LAN only or you can load it onto a USB stick and print that way. You have options. So far i've yet to come across legitimate concerns with cloud printing but I also have my network locked down in a way that i'd be alerted if something egregious was happening to a connected device and I haven't seen that yet.
Closed vs. open source is like Ford vs Chevy or better yet, mac vs. windows. There are pros/cons to each. I find using tinkercad/blender/fusion to create things and the bambu labs slicer to be perfectly fine for my needs and i rarely find any models outside of makerworld but YMMV.
If anyone is looking for multicolor printing primarily, check the snapmaker U1. I was ready to buy the x2d but changed my mind because mostly I will be doing multicolored prints.
I agree if you do multi color I would wait for their new multi head or do the Snapmaker or the new Flashforge. I think these type of printers will be relegated to just basic 1 color jobs for specific use cases
If you're planning to do a lot of multicolor prints it may be worth looking at multi head printers which are becoming more common. The big advantage is much quicker print speed and less filament waster.
Also, unlike a lot of other tech items lately, 3d printers are still getting more feature rich and cheaper over time.
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What is the consensus on these? I saw a bit of frustration online regarding the ecosystem and it being somewhat closed off. Also saw some complaints about the fact that you have to send your prints to the cloud first? I dont know the full picture. Reviews are all glowing but no one really talks about that part. Personally, I dont want to have to be online to be able to print something but if there are other options, that would be welcome.
Are you looking to take a moral stand or just print some things? I'm an open-source, like-to-tinker kind of guy but sometimes I just want shit to work. My P1S just works. I don't have to fark with it, I don't have to calibrate anything, I don't have to update the software, I don't have to tweak the print settings, etc. I can go on MakerWorld from the office, click print, and have the thing ready when I get home. To me, that's worth the premium price and the cost of a closed ecosystem.
I just got the flashforge creator 5 for $480 so I'm not sure why anyone would wanna go back to a single nozzle set up like this unless they wanted to stay in the bamboo family. I'm sure this is a great deal for what it is but times are changing. For instance a 4 color 24hr print on this machine would take about 7-8 or less on a multi head machine.
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Are you looking to take a moral stand or just print some things? I'm an open-source, like-to-tinker kind of guy but sometimes I just want shit to work. My P1S just works. I don't have to fark with it, I don't have to calibrate anything, I don't have to update the software, I don't have to tweak the print settings, etc. I can go on MakerWorld from the office, click print, and have the thing ready when I get home. To me, that's worth the premium price and the cost of a closed ecosystem.
This. I went from Creality Ender 3v2 to a P1S+AMS2 combo. I'd argue the closed ecosystem is actually what makes it so seamless and convenient. I'm also a like-to-tinker kind of guy but sometimes you just don't want to have to tinker. I'd rather tinker in the modeling or electronics side of things and let the printer do its job reliably.
Makerworld making the search, slicer, and print all in one click is really the biggest advantage. I've printed way, way more due to this convenience than I ever would have with other printers. The Handy app is more limited than Bambu Studio but being able to search, click, print while at work is a game changer like you said.
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P1s vs p2s differences are quite a bit more than just which AMS is included.
Just the differences:
Hardware & Print Head
Hotend Swap: P2S has toolless quick-swap system; P1S requires screwdriver and some reaching and caution.
Nozzle & Extruder Material: P2S comes with a hardened steel nozzle and hardened steel gears; P1S comes with a stainless steel nozzle and steel gears. Minor upgrades that could be purchased for P1s, around $50
Extruder Drive: P2S utilizes a high-precision PMSM servo; P1S uses a standard stepper motor extruder.
Motion Belts: P2S is equipped with wider 9mm GT2 belts; P1S utilizes 6mm GT2 belts. Less stretch potential.
Filament Cutter: P2S uses a rear-deployed cutting mechanism; P1S uses a front-lever mechanical cutter. Less water waste, maybe likely easier maintenance
Chamber & Thermal Regulation
Bed Temperature: P2S maximum heatbed temperature of 110°C; P1S maximum of 100°C.
Ventilation: P2S incorporates an adaptive system with auto-adjusting circulation flaps and cold-air intake vents; P1S relies on passive ventilation and a basic auxiliary fan. Can be significant for some filaments.
Filtration: P2S accommodates a larger activated carbon air filter than the P1S. Not significant.
Sensors: P2S includes an integrated door status sensor; P1S lacks a door open/close sensor.
Camera & Smart Monitoring
Camera: P2S features a 1080p high-frame-rate camera stream; P1S uses a low-frame-rate 720p camera. Important for some people.
AI Features: P2S provides local NPU-powered AI detection for spaghetti, clogs, and build-plate QR codes; P1S uses baseline remote monitoring. Could be huge win, identifying a failure on a long print
Body & Accessories
Lighting: P2S integrates dual internal LED strip lights; P1S has a single low-powered internal light. Significant of attempt to live monitor or video monitor. P1s lighting is less than ideal but can be upgraded.
Feet: P2S includes built-in anti-vibration rubber feet; P1S ships with standard hard feet.
Ecosystem: P2S natively powers and dry-circulates the AMS 2 Pro system via standard cables; P1S requires a dedicated external power adapter to use any automated drying modules. Matters only if attaching AMS2 to P1s, as that would require separate power supply / plug.
Someone compared P1s or P2s against Snapmaker U1. Not really a 1:1 comparison. U1 is open frame (less dust protection is more maintenance. U1 overestimates its speed by 20%+, and lacks the compatability with more complex and engineered filaments. U1 may excel in simple prints with basic filaments, and many switches between colors. P2s (andP1s) have broader compatibility with more filament types and will excel at speed and print quality for single color prints.
Budget always matters. If someones budget only allows P1s and not P2s, there should be no hesitation on the P1s. It is an excellent machine and meets the needs for most. For a heavy user with the budget, the small improvements on the p2s are well worth the price increase.
Comparing against Bambu Labs multi head models like X2D is more complicated. Highter complexity, calibration, and maintenance are part of the higher feature set, and may not be for a beginning user. One of the best parts about the bambu p1s and p2s is they are as plug and play as any 3d printer can be. That's where I would recommend most people start. If you outgrow that, then you might actually need 2 printers and can buy whatever newest revision of si m the dual head model is released 2 years from now.
Makerworld making the search, slicer, and print all in one click is really the biggest advantage. I've printed way, way more due to this convenience than I ever would have with other printers. The Handy app is more limited than Bambu Studio but being able to search, click, print while at work is a game changer like you said.
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Also, the P1S will lose bugs/features support about 1.5-2 years earlier than a P2S and the P2S is $140 more. Personally that matters to me, your preference may vary.
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I am fairly security conscious especially with my home network and how devices connect. I do cloud printing all the time. You can also set it to LAN only or you can load it onto a USB stick and print that way. You have options. So far i've yet to come across legitimate concerns with cloud printing but I also have my network locked down in a way that i'd be alerted if something egregious was happening to a connected device and I haven't seen that yet.
Closed vs. open source is like Ford vs Chevy or better yet, mac vs. windows. There are pros/cons to each. I find using tinkercad/blender/fusion to create things and the bambu labs slicer to be perfectly fine for my needs and i rarely find any models outside of makerworld but YMMV.
Also, unlike a lot of other tech items lately, 3d printers are still getting more feature rich and cheaper over time.
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Makerworld making the search, slicer, and print all in one click is really the biggest advantage. I've printed way, way more due to this convenience than I ever would have with other printers. The Handy app is more limited than Bambu Studio but being able to search, click, print while at work is a game changer like you said.
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