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Full machine-readable index: https://core-electronics.com.au/llms.txt # Bambu Lab A1 mini - Machine Only **Type:** Product page · **SKU:** BL-A1-MINI · **Brand:** [Bambu Lab](https://core-electronics.com.au/brands/bambu-lab-australia) **Page:** https://core-electronics.com.au/bambu-lab-a1-mini-3d-printer-machine-only.html ([markdown](https://core-electronics.com.au/bambu-lab-a1-mini-3d-printer-machine-only.html.md)) A compact, quick, quiet and capable 3D printer - the A1 mini is perfect for anyone looking to get their foot in the door and create whatever you can think of! ## Pricing - **Price:** $320.62 (inc GST) — $291.47 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-MINI:1` (comma-separated SKU:qty pairs) and share the link. 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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 Mini is the ultimate "zero-friction" 3D printer, designed to take a complete beginner from unboxing to their first successful print in just 20 minutes.** For many aspiring makers, the jump into 3D printing is stalled by the "assembly tax", the hours spent squinting at manuals and tightening belts before you can even turn the machine on. The A1 Mini is the antidote to that frustration. Arriving pre-assembled, pre-squared, and pre-tuned, it’s built to be a "gateway" machine for the maker who wants to spend their weekend building things, not assembling the tool itself. It’s a compact, desktop-friendly powerhouse that proves you don't need a dedicated workshop or a degree in mechanical engineering to produce high-quality parts. The real magic for the uninitiated user is how much the A1 Mini does behind the scenes to ensure success. By automating the most technical aspects of the process, such as the "dark art" of bed levelling and nozzle pressure calibration, it removes the most common causes of failed prints. Whether you’re printing a replacement household part or a detailed miniature, the A1 Mini treats 3D printing like a standard home appliance. It will be your first 3D printing "plug-and-play" experience that doesn't sacrifice professional-grade speed or accuracy, making it the smartest starting point for anyone joining the maker movement. ### Why Pick the A1 Mini? **20-Minute Rapid Setup** The printer arrives pre-assembled and pre-tuned, meaning you can go from cracking the tape on the box to hitting "start" on your first print before your coffee gets cold. ![](https://core-electronics.com.au/media/wysiwyg/product-pages/Bambu-Lab-A1-Mini-Ready-In-20.jpg)![](https://core-electronics.com.au/media/wysiwyg/product-pages/Bambu-Lab-A1-Mini-Ready-In-20.jpg)![](https://core-electronics.com.au/media/wysiwyg/product-pages/Bambu-Lab-A1-Mini-Simple-Software-Solution.jpg)![](https://core-electronics.com.au/media/wysiwyg/product-pages/Bambu-Lab-A1-Mini-Simple-Software-Solution.jpg)**1-Click Mobile Printing** Integration with the Bambu Handy app and MakerWorld allows you to find a model and start a print directly from your phone, bypassing the need to learn complex slicer software on day one. **Full-Auto Calibration** The printer automatically handles Z-offset, bed-leveling, and vibration resonance before every print, ensuring a perfect first layer without any manual adjustment. ![](https://core-electronics.com.au/media/wysiwyg/product-pages/Bambu-Lab-A1-Mini-Automations.jpg)![](https://core-electronics.com.au/media/wysiwyg/product-pages/Bambu-Lab-A1-Mini-Automations.jpg)![](https://core-electronics.com.au/media/wysiwyg/product-pages/Bambu-Lab-A1-Mini-Flow-Rate-Compensation.jpg)![](https://core-electronics.com.au/media/wysiwyg/product-pages/Bambu-Lab-A1-Mini-Flow-Rate-Compensation.jpg)**Active Flow Rate Compensation** An internal sensor measures nozzle pressure in real-time to adjust plastic flow, leading to consistent extrusion and sharper corners even during high-speed movements. **AMS Lite Compatibility** Connect the optional AMS lite to enable seamless 4-colour printing, allowing you to create complex, multi-material models without the hassle of manual filament swaps. *This listing does not include the AMS lite, but we also offer an [A1 mini AMS Combo](https://core-electronics.com.au/bambu-lab-a1-mini-ams-combo-multi-colour-3d-printing.html)* ![](https://core-electronics.com.au/media/wysiwyg/product-pages/Bambu-Lab-A1-Mini-AMS-Multi-Colour.jpg)![](https://core-electronics.com.au/media/wysiwyg/product-pages/Bambu-Lab-A1-Mini-AMS-Multi-Colour.jpg)### Technical Specifications | **A1 Mini Specifications** | |---| | **Build volume** | 180 x 180 x 180 mm | | **Machine dimensions** | 347 x 315 x 365 mm | | **Net weight** | 5.5 kg | | **Motion design** | Cantilever architecture reinforced with linear rails in a bed slinger layout | | **Max speed** | 500 mm/s | | **Max acceleration** | 10,000 mm/s2 | | **Calibration** | Z offset, bed levelling, vibration resonance, nozzle pressure - all fully automatic | | **Flow control** | Active Flow Rate Compensation using high-frequency eddy current sensing | | **Hot end** | All metal, quick swap design | | **Nozzle** | Stainless steel, max temp 300 °C | | **Build plate** | Textured PEI plate included | | **Heatbed** | Max temp 80 °C | | **Sensors** | Filament run out, filament odometry, filament tangle detection, power loss recovery | | **Noise** | Under 48 dB with active motor noise cancelling | | **Screen** | 2.4-inch IPS touch screen | | **Connectivity** | Wi-Fi, micro SD card | | **Camera** | Up to 1080P, low frame rate, time-lapse support, physical privacy shutter | | **Supported materials** | PLA, PETG, TPU | | **Not recommended (But can work for small objects)** | ABS, ASA - due to open frame and 80 °C bed | | **Multi colour** | AMS lite ready, optional 4 colour upgrade | ### Additional Resources - [Bambu Lab A1 Mini Wiki](https://wiki.bambulab.com/en/a1-mini) ### What’s Included - Bambu Lab A1 Mini 3D printer - Textured PEI build plate - Stainless steel quick swap nozzle, 0.4mm (pre-installed) ![](https://core-electronics.com.au/media/aw_rbslider/slides/Bambu-Lab-3D-Printers-Unleash-Your-Creativity.jpg) ## Images - [Product image 1](https://core-electronics.com.au/media/catalog/product/B/L/BL-A1-MINI-1.jpg)