AMS Hub using A1 AMS lite hub

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AMS Hub using A1 AMS lite hub

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X1 Carbon
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0.2mm layer, 2 walls, 15% infill
0.2mm layer, 2 walls, 15% infill
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46 min
1 plate
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No supports, two piece re-design (easier print)
No supports, two piece re-design (easier print)
45 min
1 plate
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Description

My AMS Hub was getting noisy, caused by filament grating on 2 of the input paths. I've been wanting to test replacing this with the A1 lite hub and now it's finally in stock I can! Other models have since been released but I prefer this approach :)

 

Note that this is just a mount and no other printed parts are required, however 2 parts from Bambu labs are needed:

 

AMS lite Filament Hub
https://uk.store.bambulab.com/products/ams-lite-filament-hub
https://us.store.bambulab.com/products/ams-lite-filament-hub
https://eu.store.bambulab.com/products/ams-lite-filament-hub

PTFE Tube Connector
https://uk.store.bambulab.com/products/ptfe-tube-connector
https://us.store.bambulab.com/products/ptfe-tube-connector
https://eu.store.bambulab.com/products/ptfe-tube-connector

 

 

Printing

The included 3mf file prints the mount with supports for the raised section, this is required.

 

While the model prints - a little prep

Firstly the AMS lite hub needs a litte trim, see picture below and cut with your side cutter.

 

 

 

Secondly, Ive seen other people inserting this end directly into the filemant buffer and I'm not a fan of that approach. I tried this and things got stuck very quickly. The outside diameter of the hub is every so slightly too big and needs to be sanded IMO.

 

Test fit into the PTFE connector and if it fits brilliant, if it doesnt its time for sand paper :)

 

Sand here, run the sand paper around this section for a few minutes and keep testing fitting into the PTFE connector. Once its a nice fit and releases without issues, we are ready :)

 

 

Note

Note the correct way the PTFE connector is placed, black part of the connector is input and blue output, as shown:

 

 

Fitting

Remove the supports fom the mount, should be very simple.

Remove the original filament buffer and re-mount on top of the printed mount, using the same screws.

Cut a piece of PTFE tubing around 45mm and insert in the blue output side of the connector, and slide the splitter into the mount as shown in the picture and insert into your filament buffer.

Insert your AMS x (up to 4) PTFE tubing into the AMS lite splitter, be sure to push all the way in.

 

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4 way splitter
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@make3D
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0.2mm layer, 2 walls, 15% infill
printed just fine. The original screws does not fit. These need to be longer.
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@duck.knapp
yes same here
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@eggheadcopilot
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Mount is too thick for original screws to work.
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@BCDesigns
down voted the print profile because bambu labs changed the screws?
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@rsletten
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0.2mm layer, 2 walls, 15% infill
great print. fits perfectly. used 0.2mm top and bottom layers, 0.35 XY, and 3 interface layers for support and they came off clean.
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@Studio727
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0.2mm layer, 2 walls, 15% infill
I increased my walls to 3
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@flightoffancy
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0.2mm layer, 2 walls, 15% infill
Printed great.
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@bollekeil
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0.2mm layer, 2 walls, 15% infill
Support was a great solution. But it seems as if the upper layers are not enough. Even though I have a very well calibrated filament, the top surface doesn't look nice. That in itself wouldn't be so bad since you can't see it. But the biggest problem is that the original screw is too short (X1C from October 23). Therefore I couldn't use the model :(
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@fillodonnell
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0.2mm layer, 2 walls, 15% infill
Works perfectly and saves buying the expensive hub. Like others have said needs longer screws
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@Threepoint2
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0.2mm layer, 2 walls, 15% infill
print turned out perfectly and worked very well
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@PeterW.
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0.2mm layer, 2 walls, 15% infill
Printed with P1S and works perfect, THX.
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@Meeras
I printed this on my X1C to use on the X1C. It printed perfectly and the A1 hub fit into it with no issues. I have it mounted on the X1C with 3 AMS units going through it and it works perfectly.
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