Ecosystem

Everything that works with your Bambu printer.

Three AMS versions. They are not interchangeable. Check compatibility before buying.

AMS Lite
A1 Mini, A1
~$100
  • Spools4
  • StackableUp to 2 (8 colors)
  • Humidity controlNo

Simplified version for A-series, about $100 as a combo add-on. Works well for 4-color PLA prints.

AMS (Original)
P1S, X1C
~$299
  • Spools4 per unit
  • StackableUp to 4 (16 colors)
  • Humidity controlYes (desiccant)

Full-featured with humidity management and RFID reading.

AMS 2.0
P2S, H2S, H2D
~$349
  • Spools4 per unit
  • StackableUp to 4 (16 colors)
  • Humidity controlYes (improved)

Latest version for 2025 printers. Improved feeder and buffer design.

AMS 2 Pro
A1, A1 Mini, P2S, H2S, H2D, H2C
$299
  • MotorPermanent magnet servo
  • Speed60% faster filament changes
  • Spools4 per unit, stackable
  • A1 / A1 MiniCompatible via OTA (Oct 2025)

The upgraded AMS with a faster motor. Saves about 10 minutes per 100 filament swaps. Upgrade kit available for existing AMS 2.0 owners.

Vortek Nozzle System

Vortek
Not an AMS. A separate nozzle system that works alongside it.
New
  • What it doesSwitches nozzles without purging
  • MaterialsUp to 7 per print
  • Purge wasteZero (no purge tower)
  • Built intoH2C ($2,399)

Separate from the AMS. The AMS feeds filament to the printer; Vortek handles which nozzle prints. Together they enable multi-material printing without waste.

Compatibility

AMS Lite only works with A1/A1 Mini. The original AMS shipped with P1S/X1C era printers. AMS 2.0/2 Pro works across the current lineup (P-, X-, H- and A-series; A1/A1 Mini via OTA update). Vortek only with H2C (built-in). Buying the wrong version means it won't connect.

Orca Slicer
Recommended

Open-source Bambu Studio fork. Better calibration tools, more control, active community. Requires LAN + Developer Mode.

FreeOpen source
Bambu Studio

Official slicer. Simpler interface, RFID auto-profiles, cloud integration. Good for beginners.

FreeOfficial
Bambu Handy

Official mobile app. Remote monitoring, camera feed, print management. Requires cloud mode (not LAN-only).

iOSAndroid
Home Assistant

Community integration for smart home dashboards. Monitor prints, build automations. Works with LAN mode.

CommunityLAN
Build Plates

Cool Plate (PLA), Textured PEI (most materials), Engineering Plate (high-temp). Get a spare textured PEI for plate swapping.

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Hardened Nozzles

Required for carbon fiber, glass fiber, glow-in-the-dark. Brass nozzles wear out in hours with abrasives.

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Filament Dryer

Essential for Nylon and PETG in humid climates. Sunlu S2 or eSUN eBOX are popular choices.

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PTFE Tubes

Capricorn XS is the community standard. Resolves many AMS feeding issues. Buy a length and a cutter.

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IPA 99%

For cleaning the build plate before every print. Use 99%, not 70%. Buy a 1L bottle.

Available at any hardware store or pharmacy.

Kynup Digital Caliper

For measuring filament diameter and checking printed part dimensions. IP54 splash resistant with a large display, around $15.

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Bambu printers work with any 1.75mm filament. Third-party filament saves 30-50% vs Bambu-branded spools.

PLA / PLA+

eSUN PLA+ (~$20/kg) is the community go-to. Polymaker PolyTerra for eco-friendly matte finish.

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PETG

Sunlu PETG (~$18/kg) is cheap and reliable. Use glue stick on smooth PEI to prevent over-bonding.

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ABS / ASA

eSUN ABS+ and Polymaker PolyLite ASA. Require enclosed printer. ASA is UV-resistant for outdoor parts.

TPU (Flexible)

Overture TPU 95A (~$24/kg). Print slowly (25-40mm/s). Works with AMS on most setups.

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Full third-party filament guide →