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Full machine-readable index: https://core-electronics.com.au/llms.txt # Bambu Lab A1 - Machine Only **Type:** Product page · **SKU:** BL-A1 · **Brand:** [Bambu Lab](https://core-electronics.com.au/brands/bambu-lab-australia) **Page:** https://core-electronics.com.au/bambu-lab-a1-3d-printer-only.html ([markdown](https://core-electronics.com.au/bambu-lab-a1-3d-printer-only.html.md)) The best 3D printer for beginners, combining a large build volume with Bambu's Plug-and-Make approach to 3D printing. ## Pricing - **Price:** $426.86 (inc GST) — $388.05 AUD, exc GST ## Availability & dispatch - In stock, ships same business day if ordered before 2PM (Australia/Sydney). - We can dispatch 2 today; more stock is typically available with a 21–40 day lead time. ## How to buy - **Build a cart:** compose `https://core-electronics.com.au/cart/link?items=BL-A1:1` (comma-separated SKU:qty pairs) and share the link. Opening it shows a confirmation page with live pricing and stock before anything is added to the cart. - **Verify the cart first:** fetch `https://core-electronics.com.au/cart/link/BL-A1:1.md` for live line prices (inc & exc GST, quantity discounts applied), stock and dispatch estimates, and totals. Append `/to/{AU-postcode}` (or `/to/{country-code}:{postcode}`) before `.md` for delivery options and prices to that destination. Unknown, retired, or out-of-stock SKUs are flagged. (Query form `cart/link.md?items=...` also works but some robots parsers refuse query strings here.) - **Checkout** is completed on-site and includes a captcha at the payment step. Share the cart link; checkout takes it from there. - **Search the catalogue:** `https://core-electronics.com.au/search/{query}.md` (URL-encode the query; pages 2-3 at `search/{query}/{page}.md`; `search.md?q=` also works) - **Payment methods, purchase orders, policies and contact details:** https://core-electronics.com.au/llms.txt ## Description **The Bambu Lab A1 is the full-scale "plug-and-play" powerhouse that brings multi-colour 3D printing and industrial-grade automation to every maker’s workbench.** For years, the "entry-level" 3D printing experience meant endless bed-levelling and manual tuning before you could even think about hitting print. The Bambu Lab A1 flips that script entirely. It’s a "Bed Slinger" evolved, packing a generous 256mm ZYZ³ build volume and a suite of sensors usually reserved for flagship machines. Whether you’re a beginner looking for a frustration-free start or a seasoned maker needing a reliable workhorse for rapid prototyping, the A1 delivers high-speed precision without the steep learning curve. What sets the A1 apart is its sheer intelligence. It doesn’t just move fast; it thinks fast. With active motor noise cancelling for near-silent operation and a toolless nozzle swap system, it’s designed to live in your workspace, not a shed. When paired with the AMS Lite, it transforms from a standard printer into a multi-material system, allowing you to create complex, colourful models with the same reliability as a desktop office printer. *The AMS lite is not included in this listing but is available in the [A1 AMS Combo](https://core-electronics.com.au/bambu-lab-a1-combo-multi-colour-3d-printing.html)* ### Why the A1 belongs on your bench: **Full-Auto Calibration:** Automatically handles Z-offset, bed-levelling, and vibration resonance for every job, meaning you spend less time "faffing" and more time creating. ![](https://core-electronics.com.au/media/wysiwyg/product-pages/BL-A1-auto-calibration-routine.jpg)![](https://core-electronics.com.au/media/wysiwyg/product-pages/BL-A1-auto-calibration-routine.jpg)![](https://core-electronics.com.au/media/wysiwyg/product-pages/BL-A1-flow-compensation-and-control-for-consistent-prints.jpg)![](https://core-electronics.com.au/media/wysiwyg/product-pages/BL-A1-flow-compensation-and-control-for-consistent-prints.jpg)**Active Flow Rate Compensation:** Uses high-frequency sensors to adjust plastic flow in real-time, ensuring smooth surfaces and sharp corners even at 500mm/s. **Think Bigger:** A generous 256mm\*256mm\*256mm build volume to match your big ideas. ![](https://core-electronics.com.au/media/wysiwyg/product-pages/BL-A1-large-print-bed.jpg)![](https://core-electronics.com.au/media/wysiwyg/product-pages/BL-A1-large-print-bed.jpg)![](https://core-electronics.com.au/media/wysiwyg/product-pages/BL-A1-reliable-high-speed-printing.jpg)![](https://core-electronics.com.au/media/wysiwyg/product-pages/BL-A1-reliable-high-speed-printing.jpg)**Quick and Reliable:** A1 is optimised for high-speed performance with low-drag linear rails, a powerful MCU, accelerometers, a nozzle pressure sensor, and an advanced motion control system. Designed around a solid foundation, the A1 ensures consistent reliability print after print. ### Technical Specifications | **A1 Specifications** | |---| | **Build volume** | 256 x 256 x 256 mm | | **Printer dimensions** | 385 x 410 x 430 mm | | **Net weight** | 8.3 kg | | **Motion system** | Linear rails on X, Y, Z | | **Max toolhead speed** | 500 mm/s | | **Max toolhead acceleration** | 10000 mm/s^2 | | **Nozzle material and features** | Stainless steel, quick swap design | | **Max nozzle temperature** | 300 C | | **Build plate** | Bambu Textured PEI Plate | | **Max build plate temperature** | 100 C | | **Display** | 3.5-inch IPS touch screen, 320 x 240 | | **Camera** | Up to 1080p timelapse, and live snapshots via Bambu Studio | | **Sensors** | Filament run out, filament odometry, filament tangle, power loss recovery | | **Auto calibration** | Z offset, bed levelling, vibration resonance, nozzle pressure | | **Flow control** | Active flow rate compensation via high-frequency eddy current sensor | | **Supported materials** | PLA, PETG, TPU | | **Not recommended (But can work for small objects)** | ABS, ASA - due to open frame and 80 °C bed | | **Noise** | Active motor noise cancelling; under 48 dB in silent mode | | **Multi colour readiness** | AMS lite ready, with RFID sync for filament parameters | | **Privacy** | LAN-only mode supported; physical camera lens cover | ### Additional Resources - [Bambu Lab A1 Wiki and manuals](https://wiki.bambulab.com/en/a1) for maintenance and troubleshooting. ### What’s Included - Bambu Lab A1 3D printer - Bambu Textured PEI Plate - Accessories you need to get 3D printing quickly - A small sample of filament ![](https://core-electronics.com.au/media/aw_rbslider/slides/Bambu-Lab-3D-Printers-Unleash-Your-Creativity.jpg) ## Guides for this product - [How to Set Up the Bambu Lab A1 \| Assembly, Calibration, and First Print](https://core-electronics.com.au/guides/3d-printing/how-to-set-up-the-bambu-lab-a1-assembly-calibration-and-first-print/) ## Videos for this product - [How to Set Up the Bambu Lab A1 \| Assembly, Calibration, and First Print](https://core-electronics.com.au/videos/how-to-set-up-the-bambu-lab-a1-assembly-calibration-and-first-print) ## Images - [Product image 1](https://core-electronics.com.au/media/catalog/product/a/1/a1-showcase.jpg)