【Unboxing and Hands-on Review】Mythical Bambu Lab X1 Carbon Combo: Assembly and Software Operation Revealed!
Hailed worldwide as a game-changer in the 3D printer industry, the Bambulab X1 Carbon has caused a sensation across the entire 3D printing industry! 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 power makes it so attractive? Let's unbox it and put it to the test!
I. Unboxing Instructions
When unboxing, remove the two foam pieces. There are two arrows on the box; tear off the plastic strips on both sides and pull up both sides to lift the equipment out of the outer box.
When unboxing, remove the two foam pieces. There are two arrows on the box; tear off the plastic strips on both sides and pull up both sides to lift the equipment out of the outer box.
Remove the top cover and the top layer of foam. The AMS is secured inside the chamber. You will need to use the included tool to unscrew it; the red arrows indicate the screw locations.
Take out the items from the toolkit in order: AMS (Automatic Material System), touchscreen, spool holder, power cord, two sets of connecting cables, tool kit, 2 Bambu cool plate replacement sheets, 2 hotend wipers, hotbed glue stick, nozzle cleaning needle, hardened steel nozzle assembly 0.4mm, 2 filament cutters, Bambu hotbed scraper blade, and 3 rolls of 250g Bambu filament (random colors).
Open the glass door. There are two screws below, indicated by red arrows, that need to be unscrewed first. The AMS can then be removed from the top. Peel off the protective cardboard from the print head and remove the foam from the filament waste chute.
Remove the AMS retaining bracket. Align with the red arrow position and use the included tool to remove it.
Peel off the tape from the touchscreen connection cable. Gently move the cable, trying not to exert too much force to avoid damage. Align the connector with the port and plug it in. Once done, insert it into the device as indicated in the diagram, with the screen facing upwards.
Peel off the tape from the touchscreen connection cable. Gently move the cable, trying not to exert too much force to avoid damage. Align the connector with the port and plug it in. Once done, insert it into the device as indicated in the diagram. Make sure the front of the screen is facing up.
Connect the filament tube from the AMS to the device's material inlet, and then insert the two connecting cables into their corresponding pins: 4-pin to 4-pin, and 6-pin to 6-pin.
Remove all the film from the AMS. Open the AMS lid, open the desiccant compartment lid, tear open the desiccant package, 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 instructions to complete the calibration process. You don't need to put in extra effort for calibration. It's normal for noise to occur during calibration.
1. Set System Language
Simply follow the on-screen instructions to complete the calibration process. You don't need to put in extra effort for calibration. It's normal for noise to occur during calibration.
1. Set System Language
2. Terms and Conditions
3. Opt-in for Improvement Program
4. Press the calibrate button to start automatic calibration.
5. After completion, you will reach the Bambu Lab welcome screen.
III. Printing Operation
Remove the print bed, apply a thin layer of the provided hotbed glue stick, and then place it back, aligning it correctly.
Remove the print bed, apply a thin layer of the provided hotbed glue stick, and then place it back, aligning it correctly.
Download and install Bambu Studio. Bambu Studio supports 3MF files, allows printing multicolor models, and supports 16-color printing. Place the file you want to print into the software, set the parameters, press preview, and then click "Export Slicer Software" in the upper right corner to save the file to the SD card for printing.
There is an SD card slot on the right side of the touchscreen where you can insert an SD card. The touchscreen can preview thumbnails of the objects to be printed, along with the estimated print time and filament weight.
The lidar and AI system automatically detect the print quality of the first layer. If any anomalies are found, a notification will pop up. Isn't that super convenient!
IV. Result Display
This print was a Mario character, which took about 8 hours. The automatic color changing is super convenient, and the Bambulab X1 Carbon's print speed is amazing! With an acceleration of 500m/s and a print size of 256×256×256 mm, you can print many objects simultaneously without wasting much time!
This print was a Mario character, which took about 8 hours. The automatic color changing is super convenient, and the Bambulab X1 Carbon's print speed is amazing! With an acceleration of 500m/s and a print size of 256×256×256 mm, you can print many objects simultaneously without wasting 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 retaining screws for the hotbed and AMS, and downloading the software.
2. The printer has four modes? How do the different modes, especially silent mode, differ in terms of speed and noise?
Different modes simply adjust the acceleration and speed from the original G-code by a certain scaling factor. Silent mode uses the smallest scaling factors for acceleration and speed.
3. How to update the software?
X1 and X1 Carbon models support over-the-air (OTA) software upgrades. 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 fragile or particulate consumables may also cause AMS malfunction.
2. Can AMS be used to switch between different materials in a single print, such as ABS and PLA?
Due to the material properties of consumables, even mixing similar materials for printing may cause nozzle clogging or unsatisfactory print results. Therefore, we recommend not mixing materials with different properties for printing.
It is important to note that to reduce the risk of malfunction, Bambu Studio will restrict mixing materials with a temperature difference greater than 15 degrees.
3. Does the X1 series printer support third-party consumables?
Yes, any 1.75mm diameter filament can be used universally.
[Slicing]
1. Which printer features 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. Are X1 series printers compatible with third-party slicing software?
Yes, third-party slicing software is supported, but it may not be compatible with certain printer functions. We recommend using Bambu Studio for the best printing results.
3. Does the slicing software support materials with different printing temperatures when using AMS for printing?
This depends on the adhesion strength between materials and the temperature requirements of the printing chamber.
For example, ABS and PLA do not support mixed printing because the printing temperatures differ too much, which can easily lead to nozzle clogging.
[Accessories]
1. Can print plates 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 assessing the nozzle's wear to determine if it needs replacement. Printing habits and filament differences can lead to nozzle wear and necessitate 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 retaining screws for the hotbed and AMS, and downloading the software.
2. The printer has four modes? How do the different modes, especially silent mode, differ in terms of speed and noise?
Different modes simply adjust the acceleration and speed from the original G-code by a certain scaling factor. Silent mode uses the smallest scaling factors for acceleration and speed.
3. How to update the software?
X1 and X1 Carbon models support over-the-air (OTA) software upgrades. 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 fragile or particulate consumables may also cause AMS malfunction.
2. Can AMS be used to switch between different materials in a single print, such as ABS and PLA?
Due to the material properties of consumables, even mixing similar materials for printing may cause nozzle clogging or unsatisfactory print results. Therefore, we recommend not mixing materials with different properties for printing.
It is important to note that to reduce the risk of malfunction, Bambu Studio will restrict mixing materials with a temperature difference greater than 15 degrees.
3. Does the X1 series printer support third-party consumables?
Yes, any 1.75mm diameter filament can be used universally.
[Slicing]
1. Which printer features 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. Are X1 series printers compatible with third-party slicing software?
Yes, third-party slicing software is supported, but it may not be compatible with certain printer functions. We recommend using Bambu Studio for the best printing results.
3. Does the slicing software support materials with different printing temperatures when using AMS for printing?
This depends on the adhesion strength between materials and the temperature requirements of the printing chamber.
For example, ABS and PLA do not support mixed printing because the printing temperatures differ too much, which can easily lead to nozzle clogging.
[Accessories]
1. Can print plates 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 assessing the nozzle's wear to determine if it needs replacement. Printing habits and filament differences can lead to nozzle wear and necessitate replacement.