A1 Mini Ergonomic Carrying Handle
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After extensive testing, I'm thrilled to introduce the Bambu Lab A1 Mini ergonomic handle! Designed specifically to carry the printer everywhere you go while also retaining the beautiful elegant look of the A1 Mini. This upgrade is one of many similar available on Makerworld but I wanted the cleanest look possible so that it almost looks like Bambu Lab designed this upgrade themselves. The handle has been extensively tested.
Key Features:
● Support-free Printing: designed to print without supports, saving you time and filament.
● Designed to maintain the A1 Mini's beautiful sleek look as much as possible.
● Optimized strength: carefully balanced to use minimal filament while maintaining a robust, stable structure.
● Easy assembly: Designed to make assembly easy and hassle free.
Printing Tips:
● Ensure your filament is properly calibrated, even with Bambu filament, as printer settings vary.
● For best results please use the provided print profile.
● Cooling fan should be set to 100% after the first layer.
● Please use a glue stick if you previously experienced bed adhesion issues.
Parts needed for the upgrade:
● 4x BT3x8 SHCS Self Tapping Screws (If you have claimed or purchased the 'Maker's Beginner Kit' you already have these screws)
● 3x M3x6 Screws (These are the same screws on top of the Z-axis)
All parts are listed in the BOM below with links for purchase through the official Bambu Lab website.
Assembly guide:
● Please begin by unscrewing the screw of the Z-axis top cover and remove the cover.
● Unscrew the three screws that hold the cap that was under the Z-axis top cover.
● Place the printed handle on the top of the Z-axis and screw the same 3 M3x6 screws to the Z-axis using the provided H2 allen key, do not overtighten the screws!
(tip: as you can see in the picture below, the allen key needs to slide through the hole above the M3x6 screw).
● Place the cap on the Z-axis extension and use 3x BT3x8 SHCS Self Tapping Screws to lock it into place, it should look like the following picture, make sure the orientation matches, otherwise the cap will not sit flush with the extension.
● The next step is to slide in the front cover as shown in the following picture:
● Place the Z-axis top cover back on and secure it with the BT3x8 SHCS Self Tapping Screw:
● Congratulations: you have now completed the ergonomic handle upgrade!
There is also a version of this handle that supports a second spool holder:
That's it!
I’d love to hear your thoughts on this design.
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