📋 Overview & Reviews

Last Updated: Based on reviews from the last 12 months (2024–2025)

Key Features

• Fully enclosed chamber for stable temperature control
• 4‑color AMS multi-material system
• High-speed CoreXY motion system (up to 500 mm/s)
• Build volume: 256 × 256 × 256 mm
• Automatic bed leveling and vibration compensation
• Compatible with Bambu Studio and OrcaSlicer

Community Reviews & Feedback

Positive Aspects:

• Outstanding print quality with minimal tuning
• Enclosure allows reliable ABS and ASA printing
• AMS is extremely reliable for multi-color jobs
• Fast printing with excellent surface finish
• Great for functional parts and multi-color models

Areas for Improvement:

• Purge waste can be high on color-heavy prints
• AMS requires dry filament for best performance
• Noise levels increase at high speeds
• Occasional filament grinding if AMS paths are dirty

🎯 Best Practices for P1S + AMS

Initial Setup

1. Assemble AMS and connect via the included cable
2. Run auto bed leveling and vibration calibration
3. Update firmware for both printer and AMS
4. Load filaments and run AMS calibration
5. Print a multi-color calibration model

Daily Maintenance

• Clean the textured plate before each print
• Check AMS filament paths for dust buildup
• Inspect extruder gears weekly
• Lubricate linear rods monthly
• Monitor purge tower size for multi-color jobs

Material Handling

• PLA and PETG work flawlessly
• ABS and ASA perform well thanks to enclosure
• TPU should not be used in AMS
• Store filament in dry boxes to prevent AMS jams

🖥️ Recommended Slicers

The P1S + AMS works best with:

• Bambu Studio (Official): Full AMS integration
• OrcaSlicer: Community favorite with advanced tuning

⚙️ Optimal Slicer Settings

General Quality Settings

Setting	Recommended Value	Notes
Layer Height	0.2mm (standard), 0.12mm (high detail)	Excellent for functional and decorative prints
Print Speed	200–300 mm/s	Reduce to 120 mm/s for multi-color
Travel Speed	300 mm/s	Reduces stringing
Retraction Distance	0.6–1.0 mm	Direct drive extruder
Retraction Speed	35–45 mm/s	Prevents blobs

Curved Top Surfaces

• Enable ironing for PLA
• Ironing speed: 20–35 mm/s
• Top layers: 6–8

Minimizing Layer Lines

• Enable pressure advance
• Use adaptive layer height
• Use “Random” seam for organic models

Support Settings

Setting	Recommended Value
Support Type	Organic
Overhang Angle	55°
Support Density	10–12%
Top Distance	0.25 mm

🔧 Calibration Guide

Bed Leveling

1. Heat bed to 60°C
2. Run auto-leveling
3. Verify with paper test
4. Adjust Z-offset if needed

Extruder Calibration

1. Mark 120mm of filament
2. Extrude 100mm
3. Measure remaining filament
4. Adjust flow accordingly

Temperature Calibration

• PLA: 200–215°C
• PETG: 235–250°C
• ABS/ASA: 245–260°C

Flow Rate Calibration

1. Print single-wall cube
2. Measure wall thickness
3. Adjust flow until accurate

⚠️ Common Issues & Solutions

AMS Filament Jams

• Keep filament dry
• Clean AMS paths regularly
• Use high-quality spools

Stringing

• Increase travel speed
• Lower temperature by 5–10°C
• Enable combing

Under-Extrusion

• Check extruder tension
• Dry filament thoroughly
• Increase flow by 2–5%

Warping (ABS/ASA)

• Keep enclosure closed
• Increase bed temperature
• Use brim or raft

📊 Material-Specific Recommendations

PLA

• 200–210°C nozzle, 60°C bed
• Best for multi-color prints
• Brands: Bambu, eSun, Overture

PETG

• 240–250°C nozzle, 80°C bed
• Reduce speed to avoid stringing

ABS / ASA

• 245–260°C nozzle, 100°C bed
• Enclosure makes these materials reliable

TPU

• Do not use with AMS
• Print directly at 20–30 mm/s