Welcome to my adventures in 3D printing!
In today’s video, I take a first look at the Bambu Lab A1 Combo and begin my journey into the world of 3D printing.
After two weeks of hands-on use, I also share a few early lessons learned—things I wish I knew starting out—and wrap things up by showing three different prints I’ve made so far.
👉 Join me now as I start this adventure in 3D printing!
Does Silk Dual Color Count?
If so, Inland Dual Color Silk PLA Gold/Purple SKU 650247 (as pictured in the first photo).
Amolen Dual Color Silk PLA Pink/Black (as pictured in the second photo).
This is what I'm working on printing fully. https://thangs.com/designer/fixumdude/3d-model/Calla%2520Lily%2520Flower%2520%2528Vase%2520Mode%2529-923022
I'm glad I printed the flowers/petals first so I could work on the spadix and stems to coordinate better than what I had planned.
In the meantime, I'm printing the petals/flowers in yellow before I move on so I can make use of what's in my AMS Lite.
Trying to get prepared for Christmas, made a new topper for the tree and put some lights in it
#Christmas #Christmas2025 #3DPrinting #3DPrinter #A1 #BambuA1 #BambuLabs #SuperMario #Mario #MarioBros
Proud of @lindsaylikestea, they printed their very first project last night, a nail varnish stand, using silk PLA
Really don’t want the A1 to be a me thing, and @magickmogwai has already learned to get to grips with it, so very happy Lindsay is now as well
Just got to get a stepladder to make loading and unloading filament easier on them
Printed some upgrades for the printer today
Going clockwise, we have a do-dad to make removing the tubes easier, then a new poop bin, needed a bigger one with the AMS Lite, then an arm for the external spool holder (in case we want to use some exotic filaments) and a little guide to help get the plate on easier
Temporary setup for the AMS Lite so we can get it up and running, but once the screws arrived it’s being top mounted
#3DPrinter #3DPrinting #A1 #BambuA1 #BambuLabsA1 #AMSLite #BambuLabs
The second package from Bambu Labs arrived and guess who is the numpty that forgot to add the top mount screws to the order, this guy!
Still the cool plate and glue should help for some adhesion issues
The upgrade that Lindsay & Megan bought has arrived, but alas the package with a new cool plate and the screws to attach it to the top of the printer, have been delayed by DPD until at least tomorrow
Today’s #HobbyStreak for day 659 is printing a bunch of stuff needed for an upgrade to A1 that Megan & Lindsay have purchased & soon should arrive
19 hours left to go, this will be a massive job when it’s finished, I just hope the nibbling appreciates it!
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