{"product_id":"bmcu-370c-ams-lite-buffer-module","title":"BMCU 370C 4-Channel MMU - AMS Lite Alternative for A1","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eBMCU 370C\u003c\/strong\u003e is a four-channel multi-material unit for the \u003cstrong\u003eBambu Lab A1 and A1 mini\u003c\/strong\u003e, giving you multi-colour and multi-material printing without buying Bambu's own AMS Lite. It is an open-source design built to behave like an AMS Lite from the printer's point of view, so your existing slicer workflow carries across.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFour Colours Without the AMS Lite Price\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFour independent channels feed one hotend, so the printer swaps filament mid-print the same way it would with a genuine AMS Lite. Auto refill is supported, which means a channel that runs out mid-print can hand over to another spool of the same material rather than failing the job. For anyone printing multi-colour models, signage or anything with embedded text, this is the difference between one print and four glued together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat the 370C Adds\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBidirectional Hall buffer.\u003c\/strong\u003e The buffer reads filament position with a Hall sensor rather than a mechanical switch, so feeding and retraction are both cushioned. Softer on the filament and easier on the extruder hub\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHigh-torque gearing.\u003c\/strong\u003e More grip on the filament during loading and unloading, with better motor heat dissipation on long multi-colour jobs\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e370°C rated active motor.\u003c\/strong\u003e The motor assembly is specified to sit near a hot end running high-temperature materials rather than being limited to PLA-range work\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLong-retraction support\u003c\/strong\u003e when filament is cut, which is what keeps swaps clean rather than leaving stubs in the path\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eBeing Upfront About It\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is an open-source, third-party unit, not a Bambu Lab product, and we would rather you know that before you order than after. It is not covered by Bambu Lab support, and setting it up asks more of you than plugging in a genuine AMS Lite: expect to mount it, run the calibration, and in some cases flash firmware. There is an active community around the BMCU with well-maintained firmware if you want to go deeper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you want something that works out of the box with zero configuration and full manufacturer support, buy the genuine AMS Lite. If you are comfortable with a bit of setup and want four-channel printing for a lot less, this is a very capable unit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChannels:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4 filament channels\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuffer:\u003c\/strong\u003e bidirectional Hall sensor buffer\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMotor:\u003c\/strong\u003e high-torque, 370°C rated\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuto refill:\u003c\/strong\u003e supported\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDesign:\u003c\/strong\u003e open source\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBambu Lab A1\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBambu Lab A1 mini\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned as an alternative to the AMS Lite, so it suits the A1 series rather than the X1 or P1 machines that use the full-size AMS. If you are unsure whether it suits your setup, message us before ordering and we will check.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFour channels get through filament faster than one, so it is worth stocking up while you are here. Browse our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/pla-filament\"\u003ePLA\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/petg-filament\"\u003ePETG\u003c\/a\u003e ranges, both held locally. Ships fast from our Sydney warehouse with Australia-wide delivery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"FilamentHub Hardware","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48868972364030,"sku":null,"price":149.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0688\/2338\/4318\/files\/1.jpg?v=1788585285","url":"https:\/\/www.filamenthub.com.au\/products\/bmcu-370c-ams-lite-buffer-module","provider":"FilamentHub","version":"1.0","type":"link"}