Bambu Lab P1S
AKA “The Replicator” – Our Awesome 3D Printer!
OK so imagine you draw something on the computer right?? And then you press a button and a REAL thing comes out. Like a REAL toy or a dinosaur or whatever you want!! Thats what the Bambu Lab P1S does and its SO COOL. It has this little hot thingy called a nozzle and it squirts out melty plastic like a really really tiny hot glue gun but way more precise. And it goes layer by layer by layer and then BOOM you have a thing!!
My favorite part is you can watch it through the window because the whole printer is inside a box so its quiet and nothing falls in it (my cat would definitely mess it up if it was open). Also it prints SO FAST than the old printers my Uncle Adam used to have. He said it used to take like a whole day but now its like a couple hours and you can even do it with different colors!!! I think everyone in the whole world should have one because making stuff is the best thing ever.
— written by a very enthusiastic 7-year-old
What Is the P1S?
The Bambu Lab P1S is a fully-enclosed CoreXY 3D printer designed for speed, reliability, and ease of use. It builds on the hugely popular P1P by adding an enclosed frame with a door, a built-in camera, and better temperature management — making it suitable for printing engineering-grade materials like ABS, ASA, and polycarbonate right out of the box.
Key Specs
| Build Volume | 256 x 256 x 256 mm |
| Max Speed | 500 mm/s |
| Max Acceleration | 20,000 mm/s² |
| Nozzle Temp | Up to 300°C |
| Bed Temp | Up to 110°C |
| Auto Leveling | Yes — automatic mesh leveling |
| Enclosure | Fully enclosed with front door |
| Camera | Built-in 1080p with timelapse |
| Multi-Color | AMS compatible (up to 16 colors) |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi, LAN, SD card |
| Slicer | Bambu Studio (free) |
Why People Love It
- Speed: CoreXY motion system with lightweight toolhead delivers blazing print speeds without sacrificing quality.
- Enclosed design: Keeps noise down, maintains stable temps for tricky filaments, and keeps curious pets and kids safe.
- Plug and play: Arrives almost fully assembled. Most users are printing within 15 minutes of unboxing.
- AMS support: Add the Automatic Material System for seamless multi-color and multi-material prints.
- Remote monitoring: Watch your prints from anywhere using the built-in camera and the Bambu Handy app.
- Vibration compensation: Built-in input shaping keeps prints clean even at extreme speeds.
Toys & Figures
Articulated dragons, action figures, fidget toys — if you can dream it, you can print it!
Functional Parts
Gears, brackets, enclosures, custom mounts — real engineering parts that actually work.
Creative Projects
Vases, lithophanes, cosplay props, architectural models — the only limit is your imagination.
Supported Materials
- PLA / PLA+ — easy, great for beginners and decorative prints
- PETG — strong, slightly flexible, good for functional parts
- ABS / ASA — heat-resistant, UV-resistant (ASA), great for outdoor use
- TPU — flexible, perfect for phone cases, gaskets, wearables
- PA (Nylon) — incredibly tough, ideal for mechanical parts
- PC (Polycarbonate) — extreme strength and heat resistance
- PVA / BVOH — water-soluble support materials for complex geometries
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Best All-Around Enclosed Printer Under $700
The Bambu Lab P1S hits the sweet spot between price, speed, and material versatility. Whether you are a beginner who wants something that “just works” or an experienced maker who needs reliable output with engineering filaments, the P1S delivers. The enclosure, camera, and AMS compatibility make it a complete package that is hard to beat at this price point.