【Unboxing and Hands-on Review】Mythical Bambu Lab X1 Carbon Combo Hands-on Test: Assembly and Software Operation Revealed!
Hailed worldwide as a game-changer in the 3D printer industry, the Bambulab X1 Carbon has taken the entire 3D printing industry by storm! It even became one of the most successful hardware products in Kickstarter's history and received a "Best Inventions of 2022" award from TIME magazine. What magical allure does it possess that makes it so attractive? Let the editor unbox and test it for everyone!
I. Unboxing Instructions
When unboxing, lift up the two foam pieces. There are two arrows on the box. Tear off the plastic straps on both sides and pull up both sides to lift the device out of the outer box.
When unboxing, lift up the two foam pieces. There are two arrows on the box. Tear off the plastic straps on both sides and pull up both sides to lift the device out of the outer box.
Remove the top cover and the topmost foam. The AMS is fixed inside the chamber. You need to use the included tool to unscrew it. The red arrows indicate the screw locations.
Take out the items from the toolkit one by one. They include the AMS automatic material system, touchscreen, filament spool holder, power cord, two connection cables, tool kit, two Bambu Cool Plate replacement films, two hotend wipes, hotbed glue stick, nozzle cleaning needle, 0.4mm hardened steel nozzle assembly, two filament cutters, Bambu hotbed scraper blade, and three 250g spools of Bambu filament (random colors).
Open the glass door, there are two screws indicated by red arrows at the bottom that need to be unscrewed first. The AMS can then be removed from the top. Tear off the protective cardboard from the print head and remove the foam from the filament cleaning slot.
Remove the fixed support frame of the AMS. Align it with the red arrow and use the included tool to remove it.
Tear off the paper tape from the touchscreen connection cable. Gently move the connection cable, trying not to make sudden movements to avoid damaging it. Align the connection cable with the port and insert it. Once done, insert it into the device as indicated by the diagram. The front of the screen should face up.
Tear off the paper tape from the touchscreen connection cable. Gently move the connection cable, trying not to make sudden movements to avoid damaging it. Align the connection cable with the port and insert it. Once done, insert it into the device as indicated by the diagram. Make sure the front of the screen faces up.
Connect the AMS filament tube to the device's feed port, and insert the two connection cables into the corresponding pins. 4-pin to 4-pin, and 6-pin to 6-pin.
Tear off all the film from the AMS, open the AMS cover, open the desiccant compartment, tear open the desiccant packaging, and then put it back.
Push aside the white part of the filament inlet latch and insert the filament to a certain length. The AMS will automatically detect the filament type.
II. Calibration Process
Simply follow the on-screen prompts to complete the calibration process. There's no need to exert extra effort on calibration. It's normal for some noise to occur during calibration.
1. Set System Language
Simply follow the on-screen prompts to complete the calibration process. There's no need to exert extra effort on calibration. It's normal for some noise to occur during calibration.
1. Set System Language
2. Terms and Conditions
3. Join Improvement Program (Optional)
4. Press the calibrate button to start automatic calibration.
5. After it finishes, it will go to the Bambu Lab welcome screen.
III. Operation and Printing
Remove the print bed, apply a thin layer of the hotbed glue stick provided by the original manufacturer, and then place it back, aligning it correctly.
Remove the print bed, apply a thin layer of the hotbed glue stick provided by the original manufacturer, and then place it back, aligning it correctly.
Download and install Bambu Studio. Bambu Studio supports 3MF files and can print multi-color models, supporting up to 16 colors. Place the file you want to print into the software, set the parameters, click preview, then click "Export Sliced Software" in the top right corner to save the file to an SD card for printing.
The touchscreen has an SD card slot on the right side for inserting an SD card. The touchscreen can preview thumbnails of objects to be printed, along with estimated printing time and weight in grams.
The laser radar and AI system automatically detect the quality of the first layer print. If an anomaly occurs, a notification will pop up. Isn't that super convenient!
IV. Result Display
This print was of a Mario game character, taking about 8 hours. The automatic color change is super convenient, and the Bambulab X1 Carbon's printing speed is amazing! With an acceleration of 500m/s and a print size of 256×256×256 mm, you can print many objects at once without wasting too much time!
This print was of a Mario game character, taking about 8 hours. The automatic color change is super convenient, and the Bambulab X1 Carbon's printing speed is amazing! With an acceleration of 500m/s and a print size of 256×256×256 mm, you can print many objects at once without wasting too much time!
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[Common Usage]
1. How long does it take from unboxing to the first print?
The X1 can be set up within 30 minutes, including removing the fixed screws for the hotbed and AMS, and downloading the software.
2. The printer has four modes. How do the various modes, especially silent mode, differ in terms of speed and noise?
Different modes merely adjust the acceleration and speed in the original G-code according to a certain proportional coefficient. Silent mode uses the smallest acceleration and speed proportional coefficient.
3. How is the software updated?
The X1 and X1 Carbon models support software upgrades via OTA. When new software is available for download and installation, an update notification will appear on the printer screen.
[Consumables]
1. Which types of consumables are not supported by AMS?
*AMS does not support soft consumables like TPU.
*Using brittle or granular consumables may also cause AMS malfunctions.
2. Can AMS be used to switch between different materials, such as ABS and PLA, in a single print?
Due to the material properties of the consumables themselves, even if similar materials are mixed for printing, nozzle clogging or unexpected print models may occur. Therefore, we recommend not mixing consumables with different properties for printing.
It is important to note that to reduce the risk of failure, Bambu Studio will restrict mixed printing of consumables with a temperature deviation greater than 15 degrees.
3. Does the X1 series printer support third-party consumables?
Yes, any filament with a diameter of 1.75mm can be used universally.
[Slicing]
1. Which functions of the printer cannot be used with third-party slicing software?
Features such as the automatic material system (AMS), LiDAR first layer detection, and "spaghetti detection" are not compatible with third-party slicing software.
2. Is the X1 series printer compatible with third-party slicing software?
Yes, it supports third-party slicing software, but some printer features may not be compatible. We recommend using Bambu Studio for optimal printing results.
3. When printing with AMS, does the slicing software support materials with different printing temperatures?
This depends on the adhesion strength between the materials and the temperature requirements of the printing chamber.
For example, ABS and PLA are not supported for mixed printing because their printing temperatures differ too much, which can easily cause nozzle clogging.
[Accessories]
1. Can printing platforms of other materials be used for printing?
Cool Plate: Supports printing temperatures up to 120 degrees.
Engineering Plate: Supports printing temperatures up to 120 degrees.
High-Temperature Plate (PEI material): Supports printing temperatures up to 120 degrees.
2. Does AMS support third-party spools?
Yes, but third-party spools should have a width between 50-68mm and a diameter between 192-202mm.
3. Can the nozzle usage time be detected to facilitate replacement?
We recommend checking the nozzle's wear level to determine if replacement is needed. Printing habits and filament differences can lead to nozzle wear, requiring replacement.
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[Common Usage]
1. How long does it take from unboxing to the first print?
The X1 can be set up within 30 minutes, including removing the fixed screws for the hotbed and AMS, and downloading the software.
2. The printer has four modes. How do the various modes, especially silent mode, differ in terms of speed and noise?
Different modes merely adjust the acceleration and speed in the original G-code according to a certain proportional coefficient. Silent mode uses the smallest acceleration and speed proportional coefficient.
3. How is the software updated?
The X1 and X1 Carbon models support software upgrades via OTA. When new software is available for download and installation, an update notification will appear on the printer screen.
[Consumables]
1. Which types of consumables are not supported by AMS?
*AMS does not support soft consumables like TPU.
*Using brittle or granular consumables may also cause AMS malfunctions.
2. Can AMS be used to switch between different materials, such as ABS and PLA, in a single print?
Due to the material properties of the consumables themselves, even if similar materials are mixed for printing, nozzle clogging or unexpected print models may occur. Therefore, we recommend not mixing consumables with different properties for printing.
It is important to note that to reduce the risk of failure, Bambu Studio will restrict mixed printing of consumables with a temperature deviation greater than 15 degrees.
3. Does the X1 series printer support third-party consumables?
Yes, any filament with a diameter of 1.75mm can be used universally.
[Slicing]
1. Which functions of the printer cannot be used with third-party slicing software?
Features such as the automatic material system (AMS), LiDAR first layer detection, and "spaghetti detection" are not compatible with third-party slicing software.
2. Is the X1 series printer compatible with third-party slicing software?
Yes, it supports third-party slicing software, but some printer features may not be compatible. We recommend using Bambu Studio for optimal printing results.
3. When printing with AMS, does the slicing software support materials with different printing temperatures?
This depends on the adhesion strength between the materials and the temperature requirements of the printing chamber.
For example, ABS and PLA are not supported for mixed printing because their printing temperatures differ too much, which can easily cause nozzle clogging.
[Accessories]
1. Can printing platforms of other materials be used for printing?
Cool Plate: Supports printing temperatures up to 120 degrees.
Engineering Plate: Supports printing temperatures up to 120 degrees.
High-Temperature Plate (PEI material): Supports printing temperatures up to 120 degrees.
2. Does AMS support third-party spools?
Yes, but third-party spools should have a width between 50-68mm and a diameter between 192-202mm.
3. Can the nozzle usage time be detected to facilitate replacement?
We recommend checking the nozzle's wear level to determine if replacement is needed. Printing habits and filament differences can lead to nozzle wear, requiring replacement.