BAMBU LAB A1 MINI 3D PRINTER REVIEW - FLASH MOB : "WISH YOU WERE HERE" - JIBBER JABBER

REVIEW:

I had planned on starting this review with two thumbs up, ten out of ten, 5 stars, good to go and "Good Job Hancock" to Bambu Labs. 

All too often, I have wanted and had high expectations from service, a purchased product or tool. Then only to be sorely disappointed and telling myself I should have known better, asked more questions or spent more time doing homework. 

I have wanted to try 3d printing for well over a year now and have been putting off the purchase for the reasons stated above. I wanted a low cost /reasonable entry level, small footprint and proven design. A tool that I could set up and that would work as I learn the ins and outs of 3d printing. I wanted to avoid the downside of having to repair and constantly work on a printer just to get it to print. "Once bitten, twice shy."

I read many reviews and watched many and asked folks who use 3d printers for advice. The Bambu Lab A1 Mini always surfaced as the best choice for a entry level 3d printer. 

Some of my previous posts show a few of the small objects I have been designing and printing or free sailing model boats. I have been able to spend my time on design, modeling, prototyping and working in the design process loop. The little 3d printer is my helper in the process. 

A bigger project. Cell Phone Holder.

I saw a wooden cell phone holder months ago and loved the simplicity and function of the design. I made a wooden model from which to move to the 3d printing process.

Iterations

Size, angles, fit, function, simplicity and appeal. 

Happy with this design, I moved to modeling in the computer. My wife was happy with this wooden prototype and asked if I would stain it. To date, she has not wanted a 3d printed upgrade. A lot to be said for old school!! 

But I am learning something new everyday that can be added to my box of tools. I can still build things just on a smaller scale. Besides it is fun! And just an FYI, the above 3d printed cell phone holder takes 7 hours to print. See, ya just learned something.

Yea, "Don't Let The Old Man in."

I would recommend the Bambu Lab A1 Mini 3D printer for getting started with 3D printing. From un-boxing to set up to first print. Maybe a great idea for kids this Christmas. Affordable $199 and with a spool of PLA filament about $225. 

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JUST FOR FUN 

Flash Mob: music from Pink Floyd. Turn up the volume. 

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JIBBER JABBER

Rain, cooler days, first fire lit in the fireplace last week. The yard beckons to me no matter what window I look out. "Come clean me up - winter is coming." 

Holidays again. Turkey fixens, family and friends will again run its course. Black Friday, if we play, will be from the internet this year. Some Christmas presents already stacked on the kitchen table and in the queue for mailing. My wife's mass production of Christmas cookies is about a week away and they will all be delivered by the middle of December. And I again, have to be good and not eat any. What are the odds?

I notice some weight off of my shoulders. Not letting my guard down, but a sense of relief and hope that has been gone for too many years. 

To you, thanks for the visit this week.