I spent weeks fighting my Bambu's AMS, and now I understand why it's worth the frustration
The author spent weeks struggling with the Bambu Lab P1S Combo's AMS (Automatic Material System), which frequently caused issues like filament feeding problems and print interruptions. Despite its frustrating reliability issues and added complexity, the AMS has become indispensable due to its convenience in managing filaments. The system's benefits outweigh its drawbacks, making it difficult to return to printing without it.
- ▪The AMS is described as the most frustrating component of the otherwise reliable Bambu Lab P1S Combo.
- ▪It introduces new failure points, such as filament path issues and retract errors, which can disrupt prints.
- ▪Despite its problems, the AMS is deeply integrated into the user's workflow and offers significant convenience beyond just enabling multi-color printing.
- ▪The author acknowledges that the AMS wastes material during color changes but still finds it essential.
- ▪The system transforms the printer into a more advanced filament management tool rather than just a color accessory.
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