Bambu Lab · FDM 3D printerBambu Lab A1 mini
Bambu Lab's compact open-frame entry printer with a 180 mm cube build volume; the Combo adds the AMS lite for four-spool multicolour printing.
- Build volume180 × 180 × 180 mm
- EnclosedNo — open frame
- Released2023
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Specifications
| Type | FDM 3D printer |
|---|---|
| Technology | FDM, Cartesian bed-slinger (open frame), all-metal hotend |
| Build volume | 180 × 180 × 180 mm |
| Enclosed | No — open frame |
| Multi-colour | AMS lite (4 spools) included in the A1 mini Combo, optional otherwise; Bambu's store notes an AMS HUB (SA013) accessory is needed to connect AMS / AMS 2 Pro / AMS HT |
| Bed levelling | Automatic bed levelling (nozzle force-sensing, 6×6 / 36-point height map) |
| Camera | Built-in low-frame-rate camera (up to 1080p), timelapse supported |
| Max speed (as stated) | 500 mm/s toolhead; 10,000 mm/s² acceleration |
| Software | Bambu Studio; Bambu Handy app |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi; microSD card |
| Weight | 5.5 kg |
| Released | 2023 |
Figures as published by Bambu Lab, checked 4 October 2026. Blank rows mean the maker doesn’t state it, so we leave it out rather than guess.
Strengths
- Small footprint: 347×315×365 mm, 5.5 kg net
- Full automatic calibration including bed levelling and flow (nozzle pressure sensing)
- Optional/Combo AMS lite for up to 4 spools
- Built-in camera with timelapse
Things to consider
- Small 180×180×180 mm build volume
- Bed max 80 °C; Bambu lists ABS, ASA, PC, PA and fibre-filled filaments as 'Not Recommended'
- Open frame, no enclosure
Who it suits
Beginners and desk-space-limited makers printing PLA/PETG/TPU parts, with optional four-colour prints.
Buying in the UK
Bambu Lab runs an official UK online store (uk.store.bambulab.com), but from our non-UK checker it geo-redirected to the US store, so the UK listing for this model could not be read (as of 2026-10-04).
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