Handles for Bambu Lab X1 and P1 hexagonal keys by Jorge Rui

Jorge Rui

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Print Profile(4)

All

X1 Carbon

P1S

P1P

X1E

A1 mini

Without Glue

Designer

18 min

1 plate

4.8(723)

With Glue

Designer

18 min

1 plate

4.8(585)

PETG HF 0.2mm layer, 2 walls, 15% infill

19 min

1 plate

4.8(22)

0.6mm nozzle, 0.18mm layer, 2 walls, 20% infill

16 min

1 plate

4.5(2)

Open in Bambu Studio

Boost

3061

7491

1483

647

8 k

6.5 k

Released

Description

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Introduction and context

A few weeks ago, someone asked me if it was possible to buy the hexagonal keys that come with the Bambu Lab A1, because the X1 and P1 models are provided with simple keys.

At the time, I said this would be an easy problem to solve, either by contacting the company or by having someone make handles to adapt to those keys.

So, Here they are, along with the respective module for the UMSS, as well as other modules that I’ve made available in the meantime. I hope you like them, more modules are on the way...

Printing and assembling

For this project you can find 2 options:

Without Glue

Please read the text inside the profile for information and contextualization about this solution

Print and assembly procedure.

If you want to go this route. verifiy the perpendicularity of the key, if they are bended use the pliers to flex them a little

The printer will pause 2 times:

1st time, insert the smaller key

2th time, insert the larger key

2. With Glue

In the handle for the hexagonal key, there are two things you should keep in mind:
1. Use the small stud as a centering object to help on the glue of the halves. This will help keep the two halves aligned, and it may also help them stay in position while the glue sets. Test this, before applying the glue

2. The two parts should be glued with a few drops of super glue (don’t overdo it) – 3 or 4 drops should be enough."

Material to print,

Just don't use Matte PLA, or TPU

Support the designer:

This design is free for the benefit of the community, but If you like my designs and want to contribute, you can make a donation to buymeacoffee or paypal.

Change Log

(21-09-2024) - First Release

(23-09-2024) - Changed the way the parts where aligned

Bill of Materials

Bambu Filaments

Dark Gray

A00-D3-1.75-1000-SPLFREE

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Comment & Rating (1483)

@DievPG

Print Profile

With Glue

very good print and easy to assemble

The designer has replied

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@JorgeRui

when did you downloaded the files? ive uploaded a new model yesterday. isnt it available for you ?

@DievPG

Replying to @JorgeRui :

no, I can only download this version

@halwigley

Replying to @DievPG :

Same for me, I don't get the model shown in your pictures with the insert.

@Breadtip

Print Profile

With Glue

Very good but I’d like some other form of adhesion besides glue next time.

The designer has replied

@JorgeRui

what can you sugest for such application that wouldn't break apart? bolts and nuts? maybe that will be to big... glue, is something that works very well on this scenario, fast and reliable. that's in my opinion of course

@Breadtip

Replying to @JorgeRui :

Shouldn't complain now that I think about it. I can just make my own design but possibly a design like this would be of mention. Handle for Allen/Hex Wrench/Key by JohnSL - Thingiverse The handle could be trimmed and the locking mechanism possibly having a more snug fit. I personally loathe glue and had the worst experience using it even if it worked. I can see why you used glue to go for a slimmer design. A latch or sliding grooves may have worked too if done properly.

@JorgeRui

Replying to @Breadtip :

Thanks for all the options to consider. Yes, it is possible to add a third component and a printed stud to better center the parts, or rven a sliding auto-centering geometry. But the idea here was to make the most with the bare minimum. just a thing about how I work, Before I make a concept drawing, I always lay out some considerations to make the project fun for me to work on. in this one was the simplicity and ease of print. In my opinion, the gluing is fair easy, but can be a little tricky for those with larger hands or bad eyesight. I will think of something else that does not add difficulty of assembly and print.

@user_1468298036

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Print Profile

Without Glue

first print with adding objects into a print. I had no idea what was happening at first then I realized I selected the no glue option. Pretty cool!

The designer has replied

@JorgeRui

You where the first to try it. Nice! What about the smaller one?

@user_1468298036

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Replying to @JorgeRui :

When I selected the no glue option, I thought it was just going to snap together so when it said the printer was stopped by the user, I just started it again. I finally realized what I needed to do when it stopped a second time and that's why the small one is missing.

@Goffwithag

🤣I was so confused as to why the print said “paused by user.” I went running to the printer thinking someone had paused the print to mess with me…(not realizing obviously that the print was paused by the file to add the wrenches in) I swear I thought I had a ghost pushing buttons. 👻🤣Now I’m going to print this again and actually do what I was supposed to have done.

@BossyNSaucy

Boosted

I’m obsessed, can’t wait to try them on my maintenance routine this weekend. thank you so much! I’ve often thought about how disappointed I was when I opened both my P1S and they had basic hex keys but the A1 came with the fancy handled ones. will definitely be printing your accessories boxes too! thank you

The designer has replied

@JorgeRui

Thank you for sharing your creation. Yes, the A1 series already come with something similar to this... Thanks for the support K.

@BossyNSaucy

Boosted

Replying to @JorgeRui :

thank you for the design! they work fantastic, I’ve used them quite a bit already and I love them. 😍

@BossyNSaucy

Boosted

Replying to @JorgeRui :

it won’t let me reply to your other comment on my other rating, you’re welcome to use the photos if you’d like. that background is a zipper bag to a 3D printing tool set I had just received on Amazon 😊

@penguin891

Print Profile

With Glue

fits really well. Had to glue it together but very comfortable and cool. Thanks for sharing!

The designer has replied

@JorgeRui

Can you check your rate? Despite the nice review, i gave 1 star :)

@penguin891

Replying to @JorgeRui :

do you mean I gave one star? And it says I gave five stars?

@JorgeRui

Replying to @penguin891 :

thanks. for sometime the system showed to me 1 ... not I see 5 starts. Again, thanks !

@user_2120641220

Print Profile

With Glue

Very good and useful, I love it!

The designer has replied

@JorgeRui

It looks nice in that color...

@user_2120641220

Thanks, by the way this design is perfect! 😉

@TallyHoLaddies

Worked great for the hex set that came with my A1 Mini!

@gamall_vikingr

Can't print these on my A1 Mini, I get the error that it's incompatible

@TallyHoLaddies

Replying to @gamall_vikingr :

That's because the 3mf file defaults to the X1 .4 Nozzle under Prepare. Just change it to the A1 Mini .4 nozzle and you'll be able to print it. :)

@gamall_vikingr

Replying to @TallyHoLaddies :

I figured it out, thanks so much for the response. Still learning about this machine.

@Drak

Print Profile

Without Glue

Clever design

@porkchop201101

huh?

@footprints

Print Profile

Without Glue

first print!

The designer has replied

@JorgeRui

really, you are a brave person to start doing something like this, already with inserts on middle of print process. Congratulations, nice result.

@footprints

Replying to @JorgeRui :

thanks! honestly being completely new to 3d printing I’m amazed how turn key it is with these Bambu printers. thanks for sharing your designs! best wishes

@user_3836702091

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Print Profile

With Glue

printed fine , was a bit tricky to add the filament for alignment bet further works great

The designer has replied

@JorgeRui

hi, the design with that bits of filament was updated last week. maybe you ha e printed the profile of someone else. Do you have to oportunity to print with the latest and correct profile? thanks 😊

@user_3836702091

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Replying to @JorgeRui :

hi, i won't print another set because these work perfectly fine but for me, it still shows the version with the filament in the "view plate" tab. and not the updated one.

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