Bambu AMS Lite Hub M10 fitting adapter by smittyrn

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Print Profile(3)

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P1S

P1P

X1 Carbon

X1E

Regular print, 0.2mm layer, 4 walls, 15% infill

40 min

1 plate

4.8(12)

0.24mm layer, 2 walls, 15% infill

28 min

1 plate

PLA adapter, PETG mount - 2 plates - 0.2mm layer, 4 walls, 15% infill

1.1 h

2 plates

Boost

156

269

115

Released

Description

After discovering that I could use a Bambu AMS buffer along with a splitter instead of having to buy the AMS hub, I found I wasn't happy with the quality of 4-1 splitters I was printing myself. A simple solution was to order the the Bambu AMS Lite Hub, which itself is basically a 4-1 splitter. As its output tube is 4.5mm OD, I created an adapter that will attach to it and allow you to use a M10 fitting on it.

You will need:

AMS Lite Hub
A PC4-M10 Pneumatic Fitting
2 Bambu spool holder screws

You will need to snap off the magnet (as shown in the picture) and use your nips to trim it flush with the rest of the body. Insert the hub into the adapter offset by 45 degrees, then twist it to lock it into place. Tighten the M10 fitting down well so that the back of it mates with the exit tube snugly; be careful not to overtighten and break the adapter.

I made a mount for it so you can attach it to the rear of the printer; a short piece of PTFE will go straight into the buffer, helping to prevent feed/retraction issues. However, the ideal orientation for a direct feed into the buffer has the splitter directly mounted on the back plate. Some thin double sided tape (like several brands of super glue tape) on the mount will work perfect. You will just have to remove the buffer if you want to pull the tubing after you mount it this way.

I'm also uploading a blank mount so you can modify it to attach wherever you want.

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Comment & Rating (25)

@stevelez27

Great file, thank you! I am going to return my original AMS Hub. These A1 Mini adapters worked great. This set up will allow me to use one AMS with each printer and also have the ability to quickly swap some cables and use 2 AMS' with 1 printer for 8 colors! Thanks again!

@J.lifer

works 🥰 PERFECT. 100% better than any printed Y.....

@user_890625146

Print Profile

Regular print, 0.2mm layer, 4 walls, 15% infill

passt alles

(Edited)

@robherdzik

Print Profile

Regular print, 0.2mm layer, 4 walls, 15% infill

@kevin.spring

What orientation are you supposed to print this in? I'm printing it vertically as-is when you hit open in Bambu Studio but the inside has horrible bridging issues that make it unusable. Using stock settings with Bambu PLA Matte, full cooling fans, door open, etc. Or do I need to use supports inside the adapter and try carve them out later?

The designer has replied

@tsubus

I've created a profile with supports specifically for this reason, it works great. you need tweezers to pull out the support

@smittyrn

I believe I printed it vertically, with the threaded opening up top.

@SuZ3Dx

can it be used for 1 AMS and, for example, 2 external spools? with the mini hub can we have some kind of advantages for using these external espools? thnks

@Jaymacs2

yes, you'll have to manually feed the other 2 of course

@DMTaino

Replying to @Jaymacs2 :

So it can't be used for more then one AMS?

@NUKDDD

Boosted

This model definitely deserves a boost. Saved me at least 2 lunches worth of money 🙂

The designer has replied

@smittyrn

Glad I could help, which is all I wanted to do in the first place. Thanks!

@J.lifer

Not really a true remix, just a knockoff. And you removed the center alignment portion of original model by Smittyrn which forces the filament into the PTFE tube. In your video, you can see the filament stop. Yep, it will if it is bent even slightly. And you didn't attribute at all. It appears you are the original creator. I'll say if your base holds up better you have actually done work.

@smittyrn

So you didn't change my adapter itself as far as I can tell, but stretched out the bracket and fit the adapter down into the hole to help align it. Brilliant move.