{"title":"Spare Parts Testing","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"bambu-lab-p1s-mainboard","title":"Bambu Lab P1S AP Board","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-description\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA P1S that drops off Wi-Fi, loses its camera feed, or stops responding on the touchscreen is not necessarily a motion or heating problem. On the P1 series, connectivity and processing live on a separate board to the one driving the motors, so a fault in one rarely affects the other, and knowing which board is actually at fault saves you ordering the wrong part.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the genuine Bambu Lab AP Board for the P1S, the circuit board responsible for Wi-Fi, the camera, the touchscreen and onboard processing, built to the same specification as the board your printer shipped with.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGenuine Bambu Lab part | Wi-Fi, camera and screen connectivity | P1S exclusive, not shared with P1P | Direct OEM fit | Requires SN activation after installation | Works alongside a separate MC board | Nationwide delivery across South Africa\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWho this P1S AP Board is built for\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHobbyist Maker\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen your P1S loses its Wi-Fi connection permanently, the camera feed stops working, or the touchscreen becomes unresponsive while the printer still homes and heats normally, the AP board is the most likely cause. Replacing it yourself, following Bambu Lab's official guide, is more direct than sending the whole printer in for repair.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSmall print farm operator\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA P1S that cannot be monitored remotely or queued through Bambu Studio is only half useful in a farm setting, even if it still prints locally. Keeping a spare AP board on hand means connectivity gets restored the same day rather than leaving a printer running blind while a repair ticket is processed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eElectronics repair technician\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeparating a connectivity fault from a motion or heating fault before ordering parts saves a customer paying for the wrong board twice. Since the P1 series splits these functions across the AP board and a separate MC board, correctly diagnosing which one has failed is the first real step in any P1S repair.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat sets this P1S AP Board apart\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eA dedicated connectivity and processing board\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike Bambu Lab's A1 Mini, which combines motion control and connectivity on one integrated board, the P1 series splits these roles. The AP board handles Wi-Fi, the onboard camera, the touchscreen interface and general processing, while a separate MC board drives the stepper motors and heating. A fault in one typically leaves the other working normally.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eP1S specific, not interchangeable with P1P\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe AP boards for the P1S and P1P look identical and install the same way, but they are not interchangeable. Bambu Lab builds a separate AP board for each model, and fitting the wrong one will not work correctly even though the connectors line up. This listing is specifically for the P1S.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDirect OEM fit\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe board mounts with four screws using an H2.0 hex key and connects through the original harness, including the camera FPC connector, the LED fill light cable, the Wi-Fi antenna cable, the screen cable and the MC-AP cable that links it to the motion controller. A strip of sealing foam over the board is part of the original assembly and should be reapplied during installation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eReactivation is part of the process, not an afterthought\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery AP board carries its own serial number, which needs to be bound to your printer's original serial number before the printer can rejoin your account. After fitting the new board, you skip the initial binding step on first power-on, then submit both serial numbers to Bambu Lab support to complete the activation. Replacing the board does not remove any existing region lock on the printer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFull specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px; text-align: left;\"\u003eSpec\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px; text-align: left;\"\u003eValue\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003eProduct\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003eGenuine Bambu Lab AP Board, P1S\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003ePrinter compatibility\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003eBambu Lab P1S only, not compatible with P1P\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003eBoard function\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003eWi-Fi connectivity, camera, touchscreen and processing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003eWorks alongside\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003eA separate MC board, which handles motor and heating control\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003eConnections\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003eCamera FPC, LED fill light, Wi-Fi antenna, screen cable, MC-AP cable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003eMounting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003e4 x screws, H2.0 hex key, sealing foam over the board\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003eIndicator\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003eGreen LED, blinks once per second in normal operation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003eActivation requirement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003eSerial number binding through Bambu Lab support using old and new SN\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003eRegion lock\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003eUnaffected by board replacement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003eBambu Lab part number\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003eFAC008\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003eInstallation time\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003eApproximately 20 to 30 minutes, following the official replacement guide\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow this P1S AP Board compares to other controller board options\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px; text-align: left;\"\u003eSpec\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px; text-align: left;\"\u003eAP Board, P1S (FAC008) – this product\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px; text-align: left;\"\u003eAP Board, P1P (typical)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px; text-align: left;\"\u003eMC Board, P1 Series (typical)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px; text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/3dprintingstore.co.za\/products\/mks-robin-nano-v3-1\"\u003eMKS Robin Nano V3.1\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003eFunction\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003eWi-Fi, camera, screen, processing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003eWi-Fi, camera, screen, processing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003eMotor and heating control\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003eMotion, heating and connectivity combined\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003eFits\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003eP1S only\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003eP1P only\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003eP1P and P1S, shared\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003eGeneric Klipper or Marlin-based printers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003eFirmware\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003eBambu Lab proprietary, closed ecosystem\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003eBambu Lab proprietary, closed ecosystem\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003eBambu Lab proprietary, closed ecosystem\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003eOpen-source, user-flashable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003eInterchangeable with its sibling\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003eNo, P1P and P1S AP boards are not interchangeable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003eNo, P1P and P1S AP boards are not interchangeable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003eYes, one MC board covers both models\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003eNot applicable, standalone board\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003eIdeal user\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003eP1S owners with a connectivity, camera or screen fault\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003eP1P owners with a connectivity, camera or screen fault\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003eP1P or P1S owners with a motion or heating fault\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003eBuilders wanting an open, customisable controller\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWe stock the P1S AP board shown above. The P1P AP board and the shared P1 series MC board are included for reference only, since we do not currently hold stock of them. If you are not sure whether your fault sits with the AP board or the MC board, our support team can help you work through the symptoms before you order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFirmware, activation and software\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eProprietary firmware, not a Klipper board\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis AP board runs Bambu Lab's own firmware and is not designed to be reflashed with third-party firmware such as Klipper. That closed approach is what allows the P1S to offer integrated \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Wi-Fi\"\u003eWi-Fi\u003c\/a\u003e, camera monitoring and cloud print queuing without separate add-on modules.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePairing with Bambu Studio and the Handy app\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce the serial number binding is complete, your printer reconnects to Bambu Studio and the Handy app exactly as it did before the fault. Firmware updates for the AP board are delivered through the same channels as any routine update, with no separate flashing tool required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's in the box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 x Bambu Lab AP Board, P1S (FAC008)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eOrdering, shipping and support\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e3D Printing Store ships this board nationwide across South Africa from stock held at our Centurion and Boksburg branches, with courier delivery to most metro areas within a few working days. If a board arrives faulty or fails during setup, our South African support team handles the claim directly rather than routing you through an overseas RMA process. Our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/3dprintingstore.co.za\/products\/bambu-lab-p1s-3d-printer\"\u003eBambu Lab P1S\u003c\/a\u003e and full \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/3dprintingstore.co.za\/collections\/bambu-lab\"\u003eBambu Lab range\u003c\/a\u003e are stocked locally too.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill this board also work in a P1P?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The P1P and P1S use visually identical AP boards, but they are built for their respective models and are not interchangeable. This listing is specifically for the P1S.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eMy printer still homes and heats correctly, but Wi-Fi and the camera do not work. Is this the right part?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLikely yes. Since motion and heating run through a separate MC board on the P1 series, a printer that still moves and heats normally while losing Wi-Fi, camera or screen function points toward the AP board rather than the MC board.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow difficult is it to fit this board myself?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is a moderate repair. You will remove the screen and front cover, disconnect several labelled connectors including the camera FPC and Wi-Fi antenna cable using tweezers, then reconnect them to the new board in the same order. Following Bambu Lab's official replacement guide, most people complete it in 20 to 30 minutes, excluding the wait for activation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDo I need to do anything before turning the printer on for the first time after fitting it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Skip the machine binding step on first power-on after installing the new board. Binding only happens correctly once Bambu Lab support has reassigned your printer's original serial number to the new board.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs there local warranty support in South Africa if the board is faulty out of the box?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Manufacturing defects are handled through 3D Printing Store's local support team rather than an overseas returns process.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat if I am not sure whether my P1S needs an AP board or an MC board?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStart by listing every symptom together. Wi-Fi, camera and screen faults with normal homing and heating point to the AP board. Homing errors, motor noise, or heating faults with Wi-Fi and the camera still working point to the MC board. If the printer shows a mix of both, or will not power on at all, that usually points further upstream to the power supply rather than either control board, and is worth confirming with our support team before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n","brand":"Bambu Lab","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52702836556063,"sku":"BAM162","price":999.99,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0719\/0800\/0031\/files\/BAM162_af8da2d5-a26c-4c49-b424-fc2ca0e461ad.png?v=1787829904"},{"product_id":"bambu-lab-p2s-ap-board","title":"Bambu Lab P2S AP Board","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-description\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA P2S that drops off Wi-Fi, loses its camera feed, or stops responding on the touchscreen is not automatically a motion or heating fault. Bambu Lab's P2S splits its electronics across three separate boards, one for hotbed power, one for motion and heating, and one for connectivity and processing, so a fault in one rarely disturbs the others.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the genuine Bambu Lab AP Board, HV variant, for the P2S, the board responsible for Wi-Fi, the camera, the touchscreen and onboard processing. The HV designation means it is built for 220 to 240V mains, the standard supply across South Africa.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGenuine Bambu Lab part | HV variant for 220 to 240V mains | Wi-Fi, camera and screen connectivity | P2S specific | Direct OEM fit | Requires SN activation after installation | Nationwide delivery across South Africa\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWho this P2S AP Board is built for\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHobbyist Maker\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen your P2S loses Wi-Fi permanently, the camera feed drops out, or the touchscreen stops responding while the printer still homes and heats correctly, the AP board is the most likely cause. Fitting a genuine replacement yourself, following Bambu Lab's official guide, is more direct than sending the whole printer in for repair.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSmall print farm operator\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA P2S that cannot be monitored or queued remotely through Bambu Studio is only half as useful in a farm setting, even while it keeps printing locally. Keeping a spare AP board on hand means connectivity is restored the same day rather than running a printer blind while a repair ticket works through the queue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eElectronics repair technician\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith three separate boards handling hotbed power, motion and heating, and connectivity on the P2S, correctly isolating which one has actually failed before ordering a part saves a customer paying twice. A printer that still moves, heats and prints while losing Wi-Fi, camera or screen function points specifically at the AP board.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat sets this P2S AP Board apart\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eOne of three boards, each with a distinct job\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe P2S splits its electronics further than the P1 series. An AC board delivers power to the hotbed under instruction from the MC board, the MC board coordinates motors, heating and sensors, and the AP board, this product, handles Wi-Fi, the onboard camera, the touchscreen interface and general processing. A fault in one board typically leaves the other two working normally, which is what makes correct diagnosis worthwhile before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHV variant, built for South Africa's mains supply\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBambu Lab produces this AP board in two electrical variants, HV for 220 to 240V regions such as the UK, Europe and Australia, and LV for 100 to 127V regions such as North America and Japan. South Africa runs on 220 to 240V mains, so the HV variant is the correct one here. Fitting the wrong variant is a genuine risk when ordering from overseas listings that do not specify voltage clearly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHandles more than the P1 series equivalent\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeyond Wi-Fi and the touchscreen, this board manages memory, firmware operation, graphics processing and multimedia decoding for the P2S, reflecting the printer's more capable camera and monitoring features. The kit includes thermal paste for reinstallation, since this processing load runs warmer than the equivalent board on Bambu's smaller printers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDirect OEM fit\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe board mounts with the included M3 x 4.5 screws and connects through the original wiring harness. Thermal paste is supplied for the processor interface, and the board seats into the same position as the original, following Bambu Lab's official replacement guide for the P2S.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eReactivation is part of the process, not an afterthought\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery AP board carries its own serial number, which needs to be bound to your printer's original serial number before the printer can rejoin your account. After fitting the new board, you skip the initial binding step on first power-on, then submit both serial numbers to Bambu Lab support to complete the activation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFull specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px; text-align: left;\"\u003eSpec\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px; text-align: left;\"\u003eValue\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003eProduct\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003eGenuine Bambu Lab AP Board, HV, P2S\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003ePrinter compatibility\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003eBambu Lab P2S\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003eElectrical variant\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003eHV, for 220 to 240V mains regions including South Africa\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003eBoard function\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003eWi-Fi connectivity, camera, touchscreen, memory management, firmware and graphics processing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003eWorks alongside\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003eA separate MC board (motion and heating) and AC board (hotbed power)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003eMounting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003e4 x M3 x 4.5 screws, direct OEM replacement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003eIncluded thermal interface\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003e2 x thermal paste, 5g each\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003eActivation requirement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003eSerial number binding through Bambu Lab support using old and new SN\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003eBambu Lab part number\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003eDLB051\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003eInstallation time\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003eApproximately 30 to 45 minutes, following the official replacement guide\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow this P2S AP Board compares to other controller board options\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px; text-align: left;\"\u003eSpec\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px; text-align: left;\"\u003eAP Board, HV, P2S (DLB051) – this product\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px; text-align: left;\"\u003eAP Board, LV, P2S (typical)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px; text-align: left;\"\u003eMC Board, P2S (typical)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px; text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/3dprintingstore.co.za\/products\/mks-robin-nano-v3-1\"\u003eMKS Robin Nano V3.1\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003eFunction\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003eWi-Fi, camera, screen, processing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003eWi-Fi, camera, screen, processing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003eMotion, heating and sensor control\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003eMotion, heating and connectivity combined\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003eMains voltage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003e220 to 240V (South Africa)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003e100 to 127V (North America, Japan)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003eNot voltage-specific\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003eNot voltage-specific\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003eFits\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003eP2S only\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003eP2S only, wrong region for South Africa\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003eP2S only\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003eGeneric Klipper or Marlin-based printers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003eFirmware\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003eBambu Lab proprietary, closed ecosystem\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003eBambu Lab proprietary, closed ecosystem\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003eBambu Lab proprietary, closed ecosystem\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003eOpen-source, user-flashable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003eIdeal user\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003eSouth African P2S owners with a connectivity, camera or screen fault\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003eP2S owners in 100 to 127V regions only\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003eP2S owners with a motion or heating fault\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003eBuilders wanting an open, customisable controller\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWe stock the HV AP board shown above, correct for South Africa's 220 to 240V mains supply. The LV variant and the separate MC board are included for reference only, since we do not currently hold stock of them. If you are ordering parts from an overseas listing yourself, always confirm HV or LV before paying, since the two look identical but are not interchangeable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFirmware, activation and software\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eProprietary firmware, not a Klipper board\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis AP board runs Bambu Lab's own firmware and is not designed to be reflashed with third-party firmware such as Klipper. That closed approach is what allows the P2S to offer integrated \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Wi-Fi\"\u003eWi-Fi\u003c\/a\u003e, camera monitoring and cloud print queuing without separate add-on modules.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePairing with Bambu Studio and the Handy app\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce the serial number binding is complete, your printer reconnects to Bambu Studio and the Handy app exactly as it did before the fault. Firmware updates for the AP board are delivered through the same channels as any routine update, with no separate flashing tool required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's in the box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 x Bambu Lab AP Board, HV, P2S (DLB051)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4 x M3 x 4.5 screws\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 x thermal paste, 5g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eOrdering, shipping and support\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e3D Printing Store ships this board nationwide across South Africa from stock held at our Centurion and Boksburg branches, with courier delivery to most metro areas within a few working days. If a board arrives faulty or fails during setup, our South African support team handles the claim directly rather than routing you through an overseas RMA process. Our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/3dprintingstore.co.za\/products\/bambu-lab-p2s-3d-printer\"\u003eBambu Lab P2S\u003c\/a\u003e and full \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/3dprintingstore.co.za\/collections\/bambu-lab\"\u003eBambu Lab range\u003c\/a\u003e are stocked locally too.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do I know I need the HV variant and not the LV variant?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf your printer runs on South Africa's standard 220 to 240V mains supply, HV is correct. LV is built for 100 to 127V regions such as North America and Japan. The two boards look the same, so checking this before ordering, especially from an overseas retailer, matters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eMy printer still homes, heats and prints correctly, but Wi-Fi and the camera do not work. Is this the right part?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLikely yes. Since motion, heating and hotbed power run through separate boards on the P2S, a printer that still functions mechanically while losing Wi-Fi, camera or screen function points toward the AP board rather than the MC or AC board.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow difficult is it to fit this board myself?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is a moderate repair rather than a simple plug-in swap. Following Bambu Lab's official replacement guide for the P2S, most people complete the disconnection, board swap and reconnection in 30 to 45 minutes, excluding the wait for activation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDo I need to do anything before turning the printer on for the first time after fitting it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Skip the machine binding step on first power-on after installing the new board. Binding only completes correctly once Bambu Lab support has reassigned your printer's original serial number to the new board.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs there local warranty support in South Africa if the board is faulty out of the box?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Manufacturing defects are handled through 3D Printing Store's local support team rather than an overseas returns process.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n","brand":"Bambu Lab","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52702846615839,"sku":"BAM163","price":2599.99,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0719\/0800\/0031\/files\/BAM1632.png?v=1787126378"},{"product_id":"bambu-lab-h2s-ap-board","title":"Bambu Lab H2S AP Board","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-description\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAn H2S that drops off Wi-Fi, loses its camera feed, or stops responding on the touchscreen is not automatically a motion or heating fault. Bambu Lab's H2 series spreads its electronics across several dedicated boards, one for motion, one for heatbed and chamber power, and one for connectivity and processing, so a fault in one rarely disturbs the others.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the genuine Bambu Lab AP Board for the H2S, the board responsible for Wi-Fi, the camera, the touchscreen and onboard processing, supplied with the grounding cable and screws specific to the H2S installation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGenuine Bambu Lab part | Wi-Fi, camera and screen connectivity | H2S and H2S Laser | Same board design used in H2D | Direct OEM fit | Requires SN activation after installation | Nationwide delivery across South Africa\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWho this H2S AP Board is built for\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHobbyist Maker\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen your H2S loses Wi-Fi permanently, the camera feed drops out, or the touchscreen stops responding while the printer still homes and heats correctly, the AP board is the most likely cause. Fitting a genuine replacement yourself, following Bambu Lab's official guide, is more direct than sending the whole printer in for repair.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSmall print farm operator\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn H2S that cannot be monitored or queued remotely through Bambu Studio is only half as useful in a farm setting, even while it keeps printing locally. Keeping a spare AP board on hand means connectivity is restored the same day rather than running a printer blind while a repair ticket works through the queue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eElectronics repair technician\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith separate boards handling motion, heatbed and chamber power, and connectivity on the H2S, correctly isolating which one has actually failed before ordering a part saves a customer paying twice. A printer that still moves, heats and prints while losing Wi-Fi, camera or screen function points specifically at the AP board.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat sets this H2S AP Board apart\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eOne board among several, each with a distinct job\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe H2S splits its electronics across multiple boards rather than one combined unit. An AC board distributes power to the heatbed and the actively heated chamber, an MC board governs motion control, and a separate toolhead board manages the H2S's hotend electronics. The AP board, this product, sits apart from all of them, handling Wi-Fi, the onboard camera, the touchscreen interface and general processing. A fault in one board typically leaves the others working normally.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSame board design as the H2D\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBambu Lab uses the same AP board across the H2S, H2S Laser, H2D and H2D Laser, since all four share the underlying electronics platform. What differs between models is the accessory kit in the box, the H2S version includes a grounding cable and an extra mounting screw that the H2D version does not need.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBuilt for a printer with a heated chamber and multimedia camera features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeyond Wi-Fi and the touchscreen, this board manages memory, firmware operation, graphics processing and multimedia decoding for the H2S, supporting its camera and monitoring features at the processing level. That is a heavier workload than a simple connectivity module, reflecting how central this board is to the printer's day-to-day usability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDirect OEM fit\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe board mounts with the included BT3-6 and M3-6 screws and connects through the original wiring harness, including the grounding cable specific to the H2S. It seats into the same position as the original board, following Bambu Lab's official replacement guide for the H2S.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eReactivation is part of the process, not an afterthought\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery AP board carries its own serial number, which needs to be bound to your printer's original serial number before the printer can rejoin your account. After fitting the new board, you skip the initial binding step on first power-on, then submit both serial numbers to Bambu Lab support to complete the activation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFull specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px; text-align: left;\"\u003eSpec\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px; text-align: left;\"\u003eValue\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003eProduct\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003eGenuine Bambu Lab AP Board, H2S\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003ePrinter compatibility\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003eBambu Lab H2S and H2S Laser; same board design also used in H2D and H2D Laser\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003eBoard function\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003eWi-Fi connectivity, camera, touchscreen, memory management, firmware and graphics processing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003eWorks alongside\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003eA separate MC board (motion), AC board (heatbed and chamber power) and toolhead board\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003eMounting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003e4 x BT3-6 screws, 1 x M3-6 screw, direct OEM replacement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003eIncluded accessories\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003eAP board grounding cable, specific to H2S installation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003eActivation requirement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003eSerial number binding through Bambu Lab support using old and new SN\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003eBambu Lab part number\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003eDLB047\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003eInstallation time\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003eApproximately 30 to 45 minutes, following the official replacement guide\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow this H2S AP Board compares to other controller board options\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px; text-align: left;\"\u003eSpec\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px; text-align: left;\"\u003eAP Board, H2S (DLB047) – this product\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px; text-align: left;\"\u003eAP Board, H2D (typical)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px; text-align: left;\"\u003eMC Board, H2 Series (typical)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px; text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/3dprintingstore.co.za\/products\/mks-robin-nano-v3-1\"\u003eMKS Robin Nano V3.1\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003eFunction\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003eWi-Fi, camera, screen, processing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003eWi-Fi, camera, screen, processing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003eMotion control\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003eMotion, heating and connectivity combined\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003eFits\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003eH2S and H2S Laser\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003eH2D and H2D Laser\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003eH2S, H2S Laser, H2D, H2D Laser\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003eGeneric Klipper or Marlin-based printers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003eBoard design\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003eSame underlying board as H2D, different accessory kit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003eSame underlying board as H2S, different accessory kit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003eShared across the whole H2 series\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003eNot applicable, standalone board\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003eFirmware\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003eBambu Lab proprietary, closed ecosystem\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003eBambu Lab proprietary, closed ecosystem\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003eBambu Lab proprietary, closed ecosystem\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003eOpen-source, user-flashable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003eIdeal user\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003eH2S owners with a connectivity, camera or screen fault\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003eH2D owners with a connectivity, camera or screen fault\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003eH2 series owners with a motion fault\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003eBuilders wanting an open, customisable controller\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWe stock the H2S AP board shown above, complete with the grounding cable and screw specific to that installation. The H2D accessory kit and the MC board are included for reference only, since we do not currently hold stock of them. If you own an H2D rather than an H2S, the board itself is the same design, but you would need the H2D-specific accessory kit rather than this listing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFirmware, activation and software\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eProprietary firmware, not a Klipper board\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis AP board runs Bambu Lab's own firmware and is not designed to be reflashed with third-party firmware such as Klipper. That closed approach is what allows the H2S to offer integrated \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Wi-Fi\"\u003eWi-Fi\u003c\/a\u003e, camera monitoring and cloud print queuing without separate add-on modules.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePairing with Bambu Studio and the Handy app\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce the serial number binding is complete, your printer reconnects to Bambu Studio and the Handy app exactly as it did before the fault. Firmware updates for the AP board are delivered through the same channels as any routine update, with no separate flashing tool required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's in the box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 x Bambu Lab AP Board, H2S (DLB047)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 x AP Board Grounding Cable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4 x BT3-6 screws\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 x M3-6 screw\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eOrdering, shipping and support\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e3D Printing Store ships this board nationwide across South Africa from stock held at our Centurion and Boksburg branches, with courier delivery to most metro areas within a few working days. If a board arrives faulty or fails during setup, our South African support team handles the claim directly rather than routing you through an overseas RMA process. Our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/3dprintingstore.co.za\/products\/bambu-lab-h2s-3d-printer\"\u003eBambu Lab H2S\u003c\/a\u003e and full \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/3dprintingstore.co.za\/collections\/bambu-lab\"\u003eBambu Lab range\u003c\/a\u003e are stocked locally too.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill this board also work in an H2D?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe underlying board design is the same across the H2S and H2D, but this listing includes the grounding cable and mounting screw specific to the H2S installation. An H2D needs its own accessory kit, so confirm your exact model before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eMy printer still homes, heats and prints correctly, but Wi-Fi and the camera do not work. Is this the right part?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLikely yes. Since motion and heatbed and chamber power run through separate boards on the H2S, a printer that still functions mechanically while losing Wi-Fi, camera or screen function points toward the AP board rather than the MC or AC board.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow difficult is it to fit this board myself?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is a moderate repair rather than a simple plug-in swap. Following Bambu Lab's official replacement guide for the H2S, most people complete the disconnection, board swap and reconnection in 30 to 45 minutes, excluding the wait for activation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDo I need to do anything before turning the printer on for the first time after fitting it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Skip the machine binding step on first power-on after installing the new board. Binding only completes correctly once Bambu Lab support has reassigned your printer's original serial number to the new board.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs there local warranty support in South Africa if the board is faulty out of the box?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Manufacturing defects are handled through 3D Printing Store's local support team rather than an overseas returns process.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n","brand":"Bambu Lab","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52702849892639,"sku":"BAM164","price":4299.99,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0719\/0800\/0031\/files\/BAM1644.png?v=1787126438"}],"url":"https:\/\/3dprintingstore.co.za\/collections\/spare-parts-testing.oembed","provider":"3D Printing Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}