Split a model that is too big for the Bambu Lab A1 mini
The Bambu Lab A1 mini prints up to 180 × 180 × 180 mm. SplitSTL splits your model into parts that fit, with pins or magnets, engraved part numbers and 3MF plates ready to slice.
Build volume of the Bambu Lab A1 mini
Build plate 180 × 180 mm, height 180 mm. Keeping a 5 mm margin, each part must fit in 175 × 175 × 175 mm. Parts can be turned on the plate, so SplitSTL also picks the orientation: a long, flat object can reach about 237 mm along the diagonal.
Your model
Enter your model’s size to estimate the number of parts.
How many parts for your projects?
Minimum number of parts with a grid split, each part oriented to fit the plate (5 mm margin).
| Object | Size | Parts |
|---|---|---|
| Cosplay helmet | 240 × 280 × 300 mm | 8 |
| 50 cm vase | 250 × 250 × 500 mm | 12 |
| Life-size bust | 450 × 300 × 600 mm | 24 |
| 1 m statue | 400 × 350 × 1,000 mm | 36 |
| 1 m sword | 1,000 × 220 × 40 mm | 12 |
| 80 cm wall sign | 800 × 500 × 15 mm | 15 |
Tips for the A1 mini
- Keep a 5 mm margin: the skirt, brim and nozzle wipe need room.
- For parts you want to take apart, use magnets (6 × 3 mm is a good standard); for a permanent build, 5 mm pins and glue.
- Print the fit-test coupon included in the export first to tune how tight the pins are.
- Lay each part on its cut face: it is the largest flat surface, so adhesion is better and fewer supports are needed.
The same helmet on other printers
- Original Prusa MINI+ · 180 × 180 × 180 mm · 8
- Creality Ender-3 V3 SE · 220 × 220 × 250 mm · 4
- Elegoo Neptune 4 Pro · 225 × 225 × 265 mm · 4
- Bambu Lab A1 · 256 × 256 × 256 mm · 4
- Elegoo Centauri Carbon · 256 × 256 × 256 mm · 4
- Voron 2.4 (350) · 350 × 350 × 340 mm · 1
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Frequently asked questions
What is the maximum print size of the Bambu Lab A1 mini?
The build volume of the Bambu Lab A1 mini is 180 × 180 × 180 mm. Anything bigger has to be scaled down or split into several parts.
How many parts for a cosplay helmet on the A1 mini?
A helmet of about 24 × 28 × 30 cm needs at least 8 parts on the A1 mini with a grid split. The natural-joint split of SplitSTL Pro can follow the helmet’s design lines instead.
How do I join the printed parts?
SplitSTL drills aligned pin holes (printable pins included) or magnet pockets, and engraves each part’s number on its cut face. An illustrated assembly guide comes with the export.