This page contains short explanations about each main components of the A1 mini and links to the Bambu Store from where you can purchase them.
If there is no link to the store, and the component is not available to purchase directly, please contact our Customer Support team so we can assist.
Detailed guides for how to replace each part are available on the main A1 mini Wiki page and in the product description of the store.
¶ Front View
| 1. Filament Hub | This component is used for connecting all the PTFE tubes to the Toolhead. It also contains the filament sensor. |
| 2. Toolhead | This component contains multiple parts like the Extruder, Hotend, Part Cooling Fan, Toolhead Board, Extruder Motor. |
| 3. X-axis Linear Rail | This is the linear rail which provides smooth motion for the Toolhead on the X-axis during printing. |
| 4. Purge Wiper | This component helps with removing the purged filament before and during printing, to remove the purged material. |
| 5. Hotend Silicone Sock | This component is attached to the Hotend to keep it clean and hold the temperature stable. |
| 6. Build Plate | This component is the surface which magnetically attaches to the Heatbed and the model is printed on. |
| 7. Heatbed | This component moves on the Y-axis during printing holding the Build Plate magnetically attached. It also includes the Nozzle Wipers. |
| 8. Y-axis Linear Rail | This is the linear rail which provides smooth motion for the Heatbed on the Y-axis during printing. |
| 9. USB C Cable | |
| This component connects the Toolhead to the Mainboard. | |
| 10. Filament Cutter Lever | This component provides the mechanical cutting force to the Filament Cutting Blade. |
| 11. Camera | This component allows remote 3D printing monitoring and viewing in Bambu Studio and Bambu Handy. |
| 12. Z-Axis Linear Rail | This is the linear rail which provides smooth motion for the X-axis on the Z-axis during printing. |
| 13. Part Cooling Fan | This component cools the printed layer lines to solidify the filament quickly. |
| 14. Nozzle | This component is melting the filament before the printer lays down the layer lines of the 3D printed model. |
| 15. Touchscreen | This component allows for touch interaction with the printer, and also displays information and error messages. |
| 16. AMS Ports | The AMS ports allow for the AMS lite to be connected to the printer and allow multi-color and multi-material printing. |
| 17. Micro SD Card | This is a memory device that holds the 3D printing files, Timelapse Videos and Log information. |
¶ Side View
| 1. X-axis Motor | This component is used to drive the tool head in the back-and-forth motion along the X-axis |
| 2. Spool Holder Bracket | This component is used to attach the Spool Holder to the back of the A1 mini. |
| 3. Nozzle Wiper | This component is used for cleaning the nozzle before starting a print job |
| 4. Heatbed Cable | This component provides power to the Heatbed and sensor feedback to the Motherboard. |
| 5. Eddy Sensor | This component is used during calibration of the Heatbed. |
| 6. Power Switch | This component is used to turn the printer on and off |
| 7. Toolhead Board | This component is the main circuit board of the toolhead which provides connectivity to the toolhead parts |
| 8. Extruder Motor | This is the motor attached to the Extruder Unit which provides motion to the Extruder Gear Assembly |
| 9. X-Axis Belt | |
| This component is the transmission component for the X-axis assembly to provide motion in the X direction. | |
| 10. Purge Wiper | This component helps with removing the purged filament before and during printing, to remove the purged material. |
| 11. Y-axis Motor | This component is used to drive the heated bed in the back-and-forth motion along the Y-axis. |
| 12. Y-axis Belt | This component is the transmission component for the Y-axis assembly to provide motion in the Y direction. |
¶ Toolhead View
| 1. Extruder Idler Lever | This component is used for apply pressure against the idler of the extruder to help with extrusion. It is part of the extruder unit. |
| 2. Filament Sensor | This component is located inside the Filament Hub and detects the movement and presence of filament. |
| 3. Extruder Unit | This is the component which control the movement of the filament and pushes it through the Hotend. |
| 4. Hotend Fan | This component is used to cool down both the hotend and heating assembly. |
| 5. Hotend | This component is melting the filament before the printer lays down the layer lines of the 3D printed model. |
| 6. USB Cable | This component connects the Toolhead to the Mainboard. |
| 7. Filament Hub | This component is used for connecting all the PTFE tubes to the Toolhead. It also contains the filament sensor. |
| 8. Extruder Motor | This is the motor attached to the Extruder Unit which provides motion to the Extruder Gear Assembly |
| 9. X-Axis Belt Tensioner | |
| This component is the transmission component for the X-axis assembly to provide motion in the X direction. | |
| 10. Filament Cutter Lever | This component provides the mechanical cutting force to the Filament Cutting Blade. |
| 11. Hotend Heating Assembly | This component provides heat to the Hotend while also enabling quick swap for easy replacement. |
| 12. Part Cooling Fan | This component cools the printed layer lines to solidify the filament quickly. |