P1S

All Bambu printers are multicolor capable but the AMS multicolor system is a separate unit. The Bambu A1 combo is $400, the Bambu P1S combo is $550, P2S combo is $800 and beyond that you get into larger machines with multiple tool heads and tons of other features. Incredible machines and easy to use

Read the bambu wiki. It has a lot of very useful info and detailed guides on how to maintenance that machine. If you find yourself doing a lot of single color prints or are doing a big job that is single color, use the back spool holder to minimize wear on the AMS and buffer. Around 900 hours you ma

Disclosure: I don't own either of these machines. I have two P1S units, I'm a fan of Bambu products in general, and I backed the U1 which I'm expecting in January. I think that if you want to do multicolor prints, the best option right now in the sub-$1k price range is the Snapmaker U1. You're right

Your kid is 12. I do not think the “kid” style ones will be good for much longer. My kid got (and loves) her Bambu P1S, and some places are apparently running deals on the combo (which includes “AMS”- a feeder to allow multi color prints) for $550. This is an unheard of deal - we paid $670 over the

You’d be a fool to buy this when Bambu is selling the p1s pro combo for $620, better machine, better support (both first party and third party,) better ams (built in heater,) etc. Yes it’s more expensive but if you want to save money get the ad5x it’s regularly below $300, there is no good reason to

Bambu P1S or P2S combo with AMS 2.

Well, I personally dislike some of Bambu's business practices in regards to consumer freedoms. But theirs are similar to Cricut so probably are not a factor here. A P1S combo or P2S combo could be ones to look at. A bit more than the A1 series, but they open up her possibilities. A Centauri Carbon o

If it's between a combo and not a combo, I always recommend the combo, even if it means a lower model printer. If he's got something older like an Ender 3 and he's getting a Bambu, it will be a massive upgrade regardless.The AMS is great for multi color or multi material printing, but it also adds t

Yup. Any of the Bambu Labs printers. The A1 is their cheapest full-size model. It doesn't have a chamber but you don't need one for basic materials that you need for this stuff. You can get the basic model for $299 or the combo that allows up to 4 colors for $399. For covered models you have a log o

Interesting. I just got my Kobra S1 combo on Sunday. I have a P1S right next to it on my office counter. Right away the Kobra has worked without any issues. Did a full calibration and just tossed some PLA in it. Printed the Benchy without a hiccup. Then I ran some Matte Elegoo PLA in it, no problems