The best Bambu A1 upgrades are printable mods like a purge chute, an AMS Lite mount and tool holders, which A1 owners on Reddit rate as the most useful first prints. Buildy Bryce, a YouTube channel whose A1 upgrades video has passed 500,000 views, tried a status display and a much brighter LED strip.
Daniel Henry, a YouTube channel for beginners, printed his 10 must-haves, starting with a compact purge container, and recommends ventilation while printing.
Here are the mods worth printing first, plus the ones that are more fun than useful.
Best Bambu A1 Upgrades
Prices checked on Amazon Oct 16, 2026. I may earn a commission from links, at no cost to you.
| Upgrade | Why |
|---|---|
| Poop catcher or chute | Contains purge waste |
| AMS Lite top mount | Saves desk space |
| Scraper and tool holders | Keeps tools close |
| LED light bar | Better lighting for camera and you |
| Alternative build plates | Grip and finish options |
| Cable chain or cable guide | Tidy cables |
| Vibration feet | Less noise and wobble |
| Enclosure (for some filaments) | Draft protection |
Before You Mod
- Check the mod is for the A1 (not the A1 mini)
- Avoid blocking moving parts or the bed path
- Keep the printer’s firmware updated
- See our A1 maintenance guide
Printers
| Printer | Price (Amazon, Oct 16, 2026) | Why it fits | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bambu Lab A1 | $299.99 | The printer these mods are for | Check price |
| Bambu Lab A1 mini | $249.00 (LED lamp kit bundle) | Smaller sibling with its own mods | Check price |
| Bambu Lab P1S Combo | $549.00 | Enclosed step up | Check price |
What YouTube Creators Found About Bambu A1 Upgrades
These are findings from popular YouTube videos, paraphrased from their transcripts and credited. They are the creators’ experiences and claims, not my test results.
- Buildy Bryce (Buildy Bryce: “The Best Upgrades for the Bambu Lab A1”) tried a status display that shows nozzle temperature and time left, an LED strip triggered by the stock LED that he found much brighter, alternative build plates (he said one gave excellent grip even at lower bed temperatures), and AMS Lite top mounts. He used a sponsored manufactured mount and said it felt more secure than the printed one.
- Daniel Henry (Daniel Henry: “Must have A1 beginner 3d print upgrades”) printed his 10 must-haves, starting with a compact poop container. He also printed a time-lapse module for Sony remotes (he suggests lubricating the button so it doesn’t jam) and a scraper holder he used more than expected. He recommends ventilation or an air purifier while printing.
- On Reddit (r/BambuLab), A1 owners rate the purge chute, AMS Lite mount and tool holders as the most useful first mods.
Must-Have A1 Beginner Upgrades
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the first A1 upgrade to print?
Creators often start with a purge (poop) catcher.
Can I mount the AMS Lite on top of the A1?
Yes, with printed or bought top mounts.
Do A1 mods fit the A1 mini?
Usually not. Check the model listing.
Do mods void the warranty?
Printed add-ons usually don’t modify the printer, but check Bambu’s terms before changing hardware.
Sources
- Buildy Bryce: “The Best Upgrades for the Bambu Lab A1”
- Daniel Henry: “Must have A1 beginner 3d print upgrades”
- r/BambuLab
- Amazon product listings for the printers linked above, October 16, 2026
Related: Bambu Lab A1 Maintenance Guide | Do You Need a Filament Dryer? | Bambu Lab A1 vs A1 mini | 3D Printed Cable Clips
Notes and disclosure
Note: Printer prices come from Amazon listings on October 16, 2026 and change often. The ideas below come from popular YouTube creators and Reddit threads, credited where used. My own hands-on results will be added after my planned test prints.
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