Swapmod is an easy-to-install plate-changer add-on for a BambuLab A2L* 3D printer that enables it to print multiple plates in sequence, fully automatically. With swapmod, your printer will be able to print multiple plates contained in the same project file, combine multiple project files, or print the same plate over and over again. Simply drag and drop your gcode.3mf file(s) into the “swaplist” application to specify which plates to print in the queue and start printing.

How this plate-changer works

After starting the print queue, your printer will load a blank plate from the magazine, print on it and when complete, simply eject the finished plate and replace it with the blank one loaded from the magazine. This process is repeated until all the plates in the queue are printed or the magazine runs out of plates. This is a significant benefit as it eliminates the need to restart printing and manually clear or replace the build plate after each print.

Why using swapmod

There are several use case scenarios that clearly demonstrate the benefits of such a multi-plate system. Here are some of the most relevant:

Comfortable: pick up your printed parts whenever you have time, not when the print job is finished
Larger: the print volume literally increases to the total size of all plates loaded into the magazine
️Efficient: reduces waste to the minimum when printing objects of different colors on separated plates
Reliable: reduces the risk of failed prints by distributing objects across multiple plates
Scalable: increase your productivity while reducing machine downtime and labor costs to the minimum
Cost effective: the add-on + few plates costs less then another printer

What you can expect

This version of swapmod is a downloadable digital product. Means you will get a file with all needed presets so you just need load some filament on your BambuLab A2L and hit “print”. The 3MF file is preset and all components are fit on only two build plates (one for PLA and another for PETG components). Assembling and installing requires absolutely no technical skills, it takes only a few minutes and you will be assisted by a very detailed video guide. You don’t need to deal with the gCode as you get access to an app which will do it for you. You can load up to multiple build-plates into the magazine. We recommend using up to 8 plates for an reliable result, but higher amount is possible.

What do you need

✅ BambuLab A2L printer
- + At least two build-plates
✅ Filament
- Apr. 900g of PLA (~26h printing time)
- Apr. 300g of PETG (~7h printing time)
✅ 10 Round magnets ( diameter: 10mm / high: 3mm)
✅ 15 Button head screws (ISO 7380-1 / thread: M3 / length: 8mm)
- +4 screws for each build plate

A pre-composed set of screws and magnets can be ordered directly here in our shop (shipping EU only).

What are the benefits over comparable systems

Affordable – Minimal investment to get started with automated plate changing
Instant – Download immediately after purchase and start printing right away
Scalable – Equip unlimited additional printers at no extra cost
Updatable – Free access to all future file updates and revisions
Simple – Assembles in minutes following a video guidance with only a few non-printed components required
Community – Join a large, active SwapMod user base and Discord community for tips and support
Extendable – Expand functionality with free mods and accessories, including a rail system and custom hooks for Cryogrip plates
Original – Directly support an innovation-driven product and its continued development

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Swapmod A2L – STL Edition (DOWNLOAD)