Is This 3D Printer Worth the Price? Bambu Labs X1 Carbon Review

[@TheOutlawEffect]

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[@travisg1759]

LOL I think it's hilarious you think it takes a long time to print! I started five or so years ago with a $100 Ender3 and just recently got the same Bambu X1C. The speed difference is so dramatic, a project on the Ender3 that would take 24 HOURS takes about 8 on the Bambu and it the quality on the Bambu is so much higher. Enjoy your new machine, I do enjoy mine!

[@lyx9560]

ordered an X1C with AMS, upgrading from an ender 3 s1 🎉🎉🎉

[@waterhawkoutdoors769]

Lol my son said the same thing and he has the P1S Bamboo! Took 12 hours to print a part on old elder 3 now takes 4 hours. It’s like dialup versus fiber if you have never had anything but fiber.

[@lyx9560]

try printing stuff too :3@@waterhawkoutdoors769

[@DrMechxico]

Once you get everything dialed in, I was able to print a mechanical part in one hour and 46 minutes where on an ender 3 it would have been 13 hours

[@michaellpeterson]

Came to say something similar. 5 hour prints used to be a dream for that size of prints. Even today most printers are still MUCH slower.

[@koryyyy]

I love how you have no idea abut 3D printers. thats the best review I can get. The honest "end user" one. We had all those feelings, the excitement about creating real stuff from a file that some guy put online in another part of the world. And yes, watching the printing for hours too.

[@LombardoJoe]

At first, I was mortified that someone would buy what is pretty much THE flagship for home printing on a bed this size with no prior knowledge or usage of 3D printers. At first I thought I was watching a 16 year old get a Mercedes for his birthday. But then it hit me… that’s not what it’s about. We’ve accidentally normalized the struggle of 3D printing over the years - having to constantly tune machines, having failures if your slicer settings aren’t perfect to your setup, and spending more on parts/fixes/upgrades than you did on your original printer just to keep it alive. Watching you, essentially a layman to 3D printing start operating on a level that I couldn’t get to for weeks into my first printer was something that I’ve been waiting for for years. This is how 3D printers become home appliances. Glad you’re in, my man. Congrats on having one of the most beautiful machines out there.

[@mikeselectricstuff]

Strongly recommend you get the PEI textured build plate - no more messing with glue - it just works, and parts pretty much fall off as it cools

[@TheOutlawEffect]

Thanks!

[@Thomllama]

Been 3D printing for like 10+yrs.! They are sooo awesome and useful especially for shop tool add-ons! Wait till you go down the TPU with vacuum adaptors rabbit hole! Lol. That glue stick is just basic glue stick! Get Elmers “purple” glue stick, it’s cheaper and better! NOTE, saw dust on filament WILL JAM up in the extruder over time! You may not want to leave it out in the shop as sawdust will get all over the filament over time and cause issues!

[@TheOutlawEffect]

Thanks for the tips!

[@HansJoachimMaier]

Someone on KZbin said in a review, that the Bambu is the beginning of end of the 3D printing hobby. What he meant is, that thats the first printer on consumer level, where you don’t have to deal with setting it up, maintaining it every few prints, modifying it at your own to get good results. I think he is right. I had a creality before and the different is huge.

[@elocnium6607]

I don't think that it will be the beginning of the end of the 3d printing hobby, the reason being is because the people who were making custom stuff and modifying their printers will still do that. I feel like this is a printer for people who don't want to waste time learning how to make/fix things on their printer.

[@Todestelzer]

@@elocnium6607nah. It’s for people who like to print parts and not to have to babysit the Printer. I have Voron too. Modded with Tap, CAN bus and ercf but when I need a print and 250mm is enough I use the X1C now because I can start the print and don’t have to worry about anything.

[@DamnYoureGarbage]

@@elocnium6607 Thats not acurate...Theprinter still needs maintenance occasionally and there are parts readily available to to fix any hardware issue. the difference is you aren't doing it so often. I bought an Anycubic Kobra 2 max and shortly after a Bambu Lab P1S and the uptime for the bambu is light years beyond what I get from the Kobra 2 max. Right now, my Kobra 2 max is collecting dust as I wait to see if the latest firmware resolves a freezing issue they all have where they freeze up mid print. I have had a ton of bed adhesion issues on the Kobra 2. I have been printing non stop for the past month barely giving the P1S a break

[@Rokmononov]

@@elocnium6607 The beginning of the end. Eventually it will be the end, or at least the people who want to tinker with the basic mechanics of 3D printing will become very niche. Count how many 3D printer hobbyists, who love tinkering, wind their own stepper motors, or hand scrape their own linear ways. How many cut their own lead screws on a lathe? None of them. Because those are things they want to just work, and expect to work, and having to build them from scratch doesn’t even enter into their minds because it’s such a solved problem already that it’s completely uninteresting unless you specifically want to do that one thing without caring that there is no practical reason to do it anymore. Futzing around just to make a 3D printer work will eventually be the same. The overwhelming majority of these “tinkerers” are doing absolutely nothing whatsoever that’s novel or interesting, anymore than a kid who assembles their own RC car from a kit is pushing the boundaries of automotive engineering. They just have a maintenance fetish. Once it becomes obsolete enough, they won’t want to do that anymore either. Just like they don’t want to cast their own extrusions or manually press their own PCBs.

[@flat_stickproductions209]

There is still a ton of tweaks to do on each individual print, but the basics like, getting it to print are automatically done.

[@HarrisonVideoDump]

Haha! I almost spit out my water when he said that it’s slow😂😂 I’m crying watching my ender 3

[@v3c7r0n]

Welcome to the wide world of 3D printing Matt! I'm not familiar with Bambu's filaments, but I think that black PLA-CF means it's PLA with carbon fiber mixed into it. If you haven't seen it, you might want to look into the honeycomb storage wall on Printables - it's a customizable wall mounted storage system (deluxe peg board basically) and tons of people have designed various add-ons for it, though they recommend printing it in PETG (it's tougher and has more UV resistance) When you do start playing around with other materials, please do some research beforehand so you know what you're playing with. Some plastics like ABS & ASA release VOCs when extruded (I believe the X1C has a carbon filter) and others, like nylon are insanely hygroscopic (they absorb moisture out of the air) causing them not to print properly, if at all and have special requirements (ie - drying before printing).

[@TheOutlawEffect]

Thanks for the info!

[@aaronbrown4917]

I got my X1 Carbon probably just a week before you released this video and I've been loving mine. I have had many 3d printers before this and there is no comparison to me. This one "just works". Speed, useability, reliability are all better than previous printers. Recommendations: get the PEI plate - no more glue sticks, superior first layer adhesion, and prints easily pop off once it has cooled get the mobile app - you can monitor, pause, stop, resume, and even start new prints from your phone been watching your main channel a long time and love your stuff. Happy you got the right printer!

[@Dartheomus]

The X1C with AMS was my first endeavor into 3d printing. I'm 3 months in, and I've had zero problems so far. I grabbed a few free files, but I quickly started designing my own parts. There was a big learning curve in the beginning, but once I got going, it was super smooth and super easy. This is a fantastic printer, and it's definitely worth getting the AMS model.

[@Shayway]

I have my AMS sitting to the side of my unit. Works great! Enjoy the printer!

[@kyleprice36]

I think it’s amazing how easy it was for you to use this when it was very clearly your first time using a 3d printer. Impressive.

[@osomxl]

Imagine making custom router templates, brackets and connectors for track saw parallel guides etc. this machine will literally pay for itself if used to its potential. I really wish I could afford one of those right now! Absolutely amazing and they managed to work out all the cons of almost every other machine on the market.

[@mikea6243]

Its actually so nice to get a review buy someone who is not a expert in 3d printing. I enjoyed watching this!

[@cosamuel7182]

Followed you a bit via your 731 woodworking channel. You have no idea how good you have it with that machine! Like so many other commenters here, I had an Ender 3 back in the day. Last winter I took it apart for some "quick upgrades" and haven't bothered to put it back together because I am just so frustrated with how slow and problematic it is. Those trays and containers you have printed are ENORMOUS. I would never dare print anything that big on my ender. And if I were to try it would probably take DAYS plus or minus how many times I had to restart from zero. That Bambu is a sweet machine. I hope you enjoy it.

[@patrickderp1044]

i found a channel called "CHEP" that makes the fastest profiles in the west for the ender 3.

[@jmelchiori85]

Awesome to see an intersection of two of my hobbies. Would be cool to see a series about some useful prints for around the shop like shop organization and 3d printed tools, templets, etc.

[@TheOutlawEffect]

Thanks for the suggestions!

[@jodilea144]

Yes, I agree!

[@mattironforge]

Been running my X1C Carbon for a year. These are great printers, the Bambu A1S is also a spectacular printer capable of 4 color printing for about 1/5 of the price of the X1C and is geared for entry level. The X1C is more if you want to print Carbon Fiber, ABS, ASA, that require an enclosure - these substrates need to vented though. Maker world has a ton of .stl files for just about everything. Once you start the 3D path it is hard to turn back. The slicer will show you the cost per print in filament use electricity bill will easily double if you run these non stop. Just like a CNC or Laser. Remember to dry your Filament properly, that makes a world of difference for CF, PETG and ASA in particular.

[@geoffreyhowells7290]

Firstly, unboxing from the side is a pro-move. Obviously, this ain't your first rodeo. Although stripped-down, the P1P model has been an amazing experience as well. Totally worth the money. Most satisfying purchase ever.

[@Barbasnoo]

Your shirt reminded me of my 3D printing journey. Going through cheap bedslinger printers that take 6x longer to print than the Bambu, to the awful manual bed leveling that the Bambu does automatically, and let’s not forget having to deal with filament everywhere when there was a print failure, where as Bambu detects it and auto pauses. It’s insane how much better Bambu is than the competition. And I’ve been around the block when it comes to 3D printing brands. Owned many of the best brands, Prusa, FlashForge, Creality, Anycubic, Voxelab, Elegoo….. none of them come close to performing like the Bambu. My runner up is my Prusa.

[@JanitorScruffy]

I was looking these up because I have a resin 3d printer that I use sometimes (Bit of a mess and sort of a hassle, and I am pretty lazy), but I wanted something to make terrain for miniature war games, and kept getting recommended this type of printer and kept seeing the Bambu stuff. But something about a guy who probably knows about as much as I do about this type of printer, as opposed to the youtubers who make nothing but 3d printing videos, explaining how you had an easy time with it has really sold me on this model. It doesn't hurt that it looks slick too.

[@carlosprieto773]

Thank you! The link you shared sent me to their Black Friday sale going on now, scored the X1c AMS combo for a killer deal! My P1S has a new buddy! Love the channel, more folks need to see the possibilities a good 3d printer can add to a shop!

[@robertlee7089]

I just got 3 of these for my classroom. I'm excited to get them up and running with my 3d printing class.

[@spydermag5644]

I watch your woodworking channel and was recommended this one. My kids want a 3D printer so I am watching a bunch of videos on them right now. In a month it will be set up and running.

[@jodilea144]

This was an excellent review, Matt. I’ve been considering getting a 3D printer for awhile now, but frankly, I have been a bit overwhelmed by all the options - and honestly not sure about learning new design programs, etc. You’ve eased my mind! I really like that touch screen and the ability to see the end goal. I can see lots and lots of possibilities!

[@TheOutlawEffect]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Reading_Rainbow17]

I've been printing for 6 years and you def did your research. i absolutely how knowledgeable you are even if its your first time.

[@tyrannicpuppy]

Excellent thoughts. My X1C is technically my second 3D printer, but given how quickly I gave up on the Ender 3 (that I still have) it may as well be the first. That small amount of experience I can use to say you made a good choice here. It truly is pretty much plug and play. The most 'catastrophic' error I have had since I bought mine a few months ago was a clog in the extruder while trying to print PETG with a PLA support material. The filament somehow flared inside the extruder so I had to disassemble the entire print head to clear that out. And even that was ridiculously easy. A few youtube videos and about an hour and I was back up and running. it really ticks so many of the tech or gaming space buzz words. Plug and play. It just works. Newbie friendly. But once you become comfortable and start messing about, it's also insanely powerful. Sure, you can just grab a file from Printables, upload it and sit back as it prints. But the freedom is crazy. Just yesterday I got a second AMS to give me more colour options. It was super easy to print a stand for it that sits over the first one with ample clearance for the lid to open on both. Once you have one of these, the growth potential is endless. I definitely liked the look of that toolbox model you showed under you AMS and might be giving one of those a go now I've got plenty of filament on hand. Need to get the slew of little tools I use around the printer off a table and into storage to give me more workspace. Anyway, rambled too long there. What I truly wanted to say was the single coolest at home 3D print I have ever seen someone make was done by Nerdforge here on KZbin. She is missing the pinky on her left hand. So, she designed, iterated and adopted daily use of her own personal finger prosthetic. Which is insane. You can replace a human body part using this stuff. My mind was blown by that video, and I encourage you to have a look. The possibilities of this tech is endless, and the consumerisation of the hobby can only be a good thing. It doesn't mean the hobby style machines and habits have to go away. But it opens the door for people who were too intimidated by the barrier to entry of the other styles. Great first video on the topic and I am subbing to see what else you have to say once you get deeper into the art.

[@onstr]

I've had bad luck with cheap 3d printers. I've been looking at the X1 C and seeing your POV really answered a lot of questions I had about how legitimately easy it is to use. Thanks for the thorough look over it. I feel like a lot of the 3D printing channels are biased because they have a level of experience that most people don't have coming into the hobby and so they overlook or downplay a lot of issues a newcomer may have.

[@blakemimitz1106]

I love my X1 Carbon, great for shop organization. Also started creating with Fusion 360. Great tool in the kit bag!

[@TGMisKillingTheMiddleClass]

For $1,500 it is complete overkill for making organizational tools. The X1 carbon is designed for engineering materials. If you are just printing PLA you are throwing hundreds in the trash needlessly. You could get 10 ender 3 printers for that, a literal print farm.

[@blakemimitz1106]

@amil89, seems like you misunderstood me, I use it for shop org stuff along with several other projects. But I do agree that it would be overkill for just shop org.

[@patrickderp1044]

@@TGMisKillingTheMiddleClass one of those "engineering materials" is glow in the dark filament, so definitely upgrade those nozzles if you dont get the x1c

[@evertkleynhans2617]

Second most enjoyable part of any unboxing.... pulling off the plastic covering !!!! Enjoy the machine. Thanks for the blessing.

[@Chazaxl]

You arent weird for 'watching all day'. 10 years ago when we had 3D printers that needed to be hand assembled (MendleMax for example), watching that thing print right for the first time was mesmerizing ....

[@dwaynegibson1408]

Thanks Matt! I purchased one of these from Bambu on your recommendation, love it! It's a fantastic printer! I appreciate your Chanel. Thank you and God bless you!

[@kevinjensen9817]

There will be plenty of trays and holders for Mrs 731’s lathe station. Sand paper rolls, CA glue if she wants to use that for pen finish as well as her turning tools. It’ll be a busy machine! Great review

[@edprocoat1]

ROFL ! I remember hooking up my 1st 3D printer, an Anycubic Kobra and it was trying to say the least! My X1 Carbon combo is was mostly assembled and is vastly better in every way, assembly, speed of print and the prints it produces. You did a good job, we all make mistakes and your video was fun to watch as well.

[@FixItFrench]

Would love to get into this. How cool would it be to set up a little 3-D printing farm? I really do believe 3-D printing is the future

[@lennyc624]

I keep watching videos as if something is going to change my mind. Your level of expertise seems to be about the same as mine so this video pretty much sealed the deal. Thanks for your perspective.

[@KyleArbogast]

If you want to speed up your prints, run the flow calibration for each filament that you use. It takes less than 20mins and will greatly improve your print times. This basically will set the parameters for that print filament, allowing the machine to optimize all of its settings. I have quite a few 20hr prints that I was able to shave down about 25% of the print time just by doing this flow calibration. If you go to the calibration tab in the Bambu laptop program, you will see the flow calibration test. Once it has run the test, you will be able to save the settings file for that specific filament, and easily be able to select that specific file when you go to print from now on. Also make sure to dry your filament in a dehydrator to the manufacturer specs, this will make sure that your print time and success rate is more reliable. Best of luck in you 3d printing adventures.

[@ronaldhoppus9015]

Good tips. Can you recomend a dehydrator? Thanks

[@Beertoss]

@ronaldhoppus9015 I have a printdry, it's okay. Sunlu has released some pretty interesting dryers in the last 6ish months. Might be worth a review search.

[@dkman123]

I have a Sunlu FilaDryer S1 plus. I like it. You can tell the difference in a print used with and without it.

[@theangryotaku3361]

6:35 1st: when printing with PLA its usually recommended that you leave the door open, as that allows the part to cool as quickly as possible, which in turn allows for an increase in print quality. 2nd: the error message you received there is something i get every now and then that seems to be caused when the power cable for the bed gets looped over the top of the bed carrier and causes some extra force to be detected by the #2 sensor. whenever that error message pops up i just push the power cable back down off of the carrier with a flathead screwdriver and it tends to go away pretty soon after

[@johnson6048]

Loved this review since it was from someone who had no experience in 3D printing. I do have experience so it was a nice change of perspective. 😊😊Also liked the fact that you purchased yourself and did not receive any special treatment from Bambu Labs, i.e. Paid Review or free equipment. Thank you very much.😊

[@julieta203]

Short answer Yes it is worth it! Most amazing item I have ever bought. With ZERO 3D printing experience I was printing functional quality prototype's on day 1. 4 weeks later and its simply amazing!

[@andrewmo49]

I own the x1c and think it is a great printer but if I had to do it over I would probably buy the P1S because I never use the lidar and the screen itself is probably not worth the extra $500 or so. Again super happy with the X1C. I love using it as a tool and the printer itself is not the hobby.

[@EvoBora72]

Great video and glad you are enjoying it even though these things can have issues now and them. I suggest getting the PEI gold colored plate from Bambu it is night and day for mine and I really only print pla with no glue or spray it just works great without adhesive.

[@TheOutlawEffect]

Thanks for the tip!

[@jackgamble6120]

Coooooool review! I hope Bamboo Labs watches this video for a raw and honest perspective from a new and novice customer!

[@mgrantom]

Babmu needs to put you on commission! Looks like I will have the X1 Carbon in my future! Thanks for sharing!

[@matthewblumenthal804]

I am very interested in a follow up video. I have recently become interested in 3D printing and your experiences will be very helpful. I have so much stuff that needs to be organized!

[@ege-tech]

Great video. I am about the buy this exact unit and i have no idea about 3d printers as well. Thank you so much for the encouragement.

[@SandyMasquith]

Thanks Matt. I've been looking at these as well. There's so much you can do with a 3D printer. Right off the bat, like you've done, making custom tool holders is right up there on the list. Really appreciate this video and your insights. :)

[@jellybeanpowder]

I haven't looked through enough comments to see if someone already mentioned so I'll just say it. The vibration frequency stuff that you experienced in the beginning is how it configures itself for what we, in the 3D printing world, call Input Shaping (Not native to 3D printing, but that's where I first heard the term). It basically reads in resonance frequencies of the machine that would affect the quality of the print. For example, you could potentially configure print settings that would cause frequencies match that of the components which causes vibrations to amplify which would cause artifacts in the prints (i.e. changing fan speed and movement speed will cause mechanical vibrations of different frequencies). So, similar to how noise cancelling headphones work, it tries to be smart and configure itself to cancel out any resonance frequencies that would affect print quality. Good video. You got a thumbs up from me.

[@garymiller5937]

Thanks for the introduction to 3-D printing Matt. It's incredibly cool! 😊😊😊❤❤❤

[@wa389]

Excellent review. I've been thinking about a second printer to add to my Prusa MK3S+ (another great printer) and the Banbu Labs X1C looks like the boss atm. What's cool about 3D printing is that once you learn how to do CAD you can make practically anything that you can imagine. Definitely a slow process both from designing and printing, but there's nothing quite like it. 3D printing is my favorite shop tool especially for brackets of all sorts.

[@NkySpike65]

Welcome to the world of 3D printing! There is no turning back now. (lol) I have a different brand printer, but it also uses a touch screen. What I would suggest for you is to get a few stylus type pens that will work with your touchscreen. A stylus will help to make sure that you're clicking on the correct area of the touch screen, plus you will stop leave fingerprints all over your screen. Keep up the great work, and have a blessed day!

[@TheOutlawEffect]

Thanks for the tips!

[@CayceBalara]

Just bought my second Bambu printer. As you were connecting the AMS, in my head, "you missed one." LOL'd when the filament came out on the right a fe minutes later and the spool just kept spinning. :)

[@Jo_Ro_Fulfil]

We have 2 at work at different locations. Works great even remotely- for both locations. I want one for home. Bambu Studio allows you to print and monitor either location by an internal camera so you can print at night and pickup part in the morning.

[@petermuller608]

It's nice that you take a look at this printer. I hope you all the best Nevertheless, I don't think you should call this a review. Since you seem to be new to the tool, it lacks context. Like the input shaping sequence at the start However, this is very valuable content for an absolute beginner judging if the machine is the right fit

[@יוסידגן-י2ל]

Hey, hope you are doing well. I Loved watching your Tutorial videos on KZbin. as a beginner in the 3d printing world, i wanted to consult with you regarding which printer i should buy. I've done some research and seen many models out there. My main concerns regarding which printer to buy were: 1.Precision of the 3d model. 2.Printing Multicolor 4+ 3.Top Layer quality of the print. 4. can print big models So the best printer i found to match my requirements was the: Bambulab X1C, since it can prints multi color. i also noticed that there's something called Pallet 3 pro, but i didn't like the quality that was printed with this tool. So I'm here to ask you if you can recommend a printer that fits my requirements? my budget is up to 1,500$ for the printer. The main purpose of the printer is to print colorful 3d action figure models, that's why i need the precision. Also printing big models like masks or big Pokémon dolls and try to retail them after in my local shop. I Would really appreciate your help and advice!

[@TheOutlawEffect]

I'm not sure. I just got started with 3D Printing so I don't have enough experience to offer good advice on that.

[@LYTOMIZE_Woodshop]

I've been waiting for this video for a long while now. Love it! I will be adding this make and model to my shop next year. I hope you have more long term test drive videos in the future!

[@MyLifEcademy-sr4hy]

I saw 3D using lasers and fine sand...thirty years...wow! Now I really want one!

[@mrgunn2726]

I loved this episode, that 3d printer looks awesome! I would be helpful if you did a follow up video and you covered the total cost of ownership e.g. cost of filament, supplies etc, also the required maintenance routines. Thanks again!

[@TheOutlawEffect]

Great suggestion!

[@seatonian]

+1, please

[@mattironforge]

the Slicer has a cost per print in materials (estimated) its the electricity that really gets you. Monthly cleaning of the machine makes a differences well. These purge a ton of waste for the multicolor use. You can recycle the failed prints and purging waste through online businesses - there is a cost there as well.

[@LoweredLine]

The bambu lab printers can eat through 1kg in about 24 hours which is like 13-20 dollars per day

[@mattironforge]

@@LoweredLine Yes that can be true. The cost should be offset by your projected selling price which should account for the cost of power usage, material, maintenance and time. Ultimately it is relative to what you are printing and if it is personal or for profit as you know. Any printer CAN go through a ton of consumables. There are ways to mitigate the Bambu purge amount in a few ways. Adjusting your infill type, and reducing the speed to help avoid any failures. I have found Elegoo PLA prints great and are around the $14 price point as the Bambu or Polymaker can hover around $22 or more.

[@Radtke_Makes]

Great video! it's great to hear someones viewpoint that wants to use a 3d printer for functional parts vs just little kids doo-dads. thanks for the link on the milwaukee stuff

[@DJ-uu6yk]

I had two small issues with mine initially, the back of the engineering plate was hitting the waste chute and grease the rods. Loosened some screws pulled the bed forward and greased the rods and she has been printing solidly for the last month I have owned it. So much easier than the previous enders I had dabbled with.

[@johnfiott]

Great review, just wondering how you managed to lay the AMS down on the side instead of the top. Also is there any fitting to extract fumes through a hose or similar?

[@triXsolarflare]

I had to have a little chuckle when you were surprised at how long it takes to create a print; being this is your first printer, you have not experienced the print times of pre-Bambu type generation of production Klipper style printers that have come out this past year and a half. My Bambu print times are generally half to 1/3rd the print times of all my other printers, of which there are many :)

[@arthurtorricer4544]

awesome review for 1st time 3d printer user owner...I have a snapmaker J1 been learning to use it for 2 weeks now, only getting to it after getting it in the mail in a January 2023. My 3 kids are loving this new hobby , and I am now reaching and leaning towards another 3d printer. Carbon fiber would be awesome to work with. please make more video on this printer after using it for 3 months or so.. new subscriber.. maybe more video on the slicer program?

[@pirobot668beta]

The Bambu X1 is a step closer to being a 'microwave oven' ...no tinkering, it "just works"

[@Onix1962_Woodwork]

Good review. I would love to get into 3D print and I was wondering what is the size nozzle are you using when printing your organizers?.

[@SecretplaceintheGlory]

Your enthusiasm is infectious. 😊

[@CyberBobCity]

Many people move the AMS to the side, so it can still fit in your cabinet. I printed some small riser corners so that I could keep the door closed but the top glass sits above the top about 3/4 of an inch. That way it keeps the chamber cooler. Loving my Bambu Lab so far!

[@CyberBobCity]

Looks like you moved it to the side!

[@TheOutlawEffect]

I did, I found a file on one of the printing sites that had a riser. Works great on the side!

[@natemac4929]

@@TheOutlawEffect yeah I was wondering which riser file you used. That one looks nice

[@Jeff_369]

I would love to see more about this unit. Thanks for the video.

[@willtron4327]

Ill save you all the trouble. Yes. Yes it is. Have owned one for coming up on a year and the thing is just truly remarkable!

[@ronswoodshack]

Dude!!! That’s so cool. Would love to see a video down the rode of how you use it to make money. Thanks Mighty Matt!

[@MarkWatson-xi1ry]

Hi Matt, thanks for the great review. Someone recommended this brand to me so now I'm checking it out and after watching this video I can see this machine coming to my shop in the very near future. Good job!

[@rickherrin5364]

As usual THANKS FOR THIS VID. Just ordered mine. It's on sale

[@misury]

I will comment that that wraparound you are having with the filament happens with certain brands, but it can honestly happen with any kind of spooled filament. The easiest way to fix it is to make sure it's not crossed over itself or rather underneath itself. Unroll a few times and roll back up and see if it crosses over itself or not.

[@joshengland5251]

Felt the same way when i got an ender 3 pro,4 years ago and have been doing just fun stuff for me,really wanna get a cnc ,but really leary of the learning of it,programming ...basically when a customer would say design something with my name...and then id he deer in headlights.. but yea 3d printers are like a kid in the candy store...

[@arnoldbailey7550]

Tip: when you apply glue stick, for the next print, use a paper towel and a little Ammonia. Use the same paper towel each time. Between the buildup of glue on the paper towel and the bit of ammonia, you will actually spread a thin layer of glue. You can do this many times without adding glue. Ammonia also removes any surface oil.

[@Cagg8384]

Love your videos in general! Thank you. I also am looking at the Bambu Labs X1 (With AMS) as my first 3d printer. How do you like it after some use? Can you tell me what additional filament you ordered and from where? Bambu Labs does not have a support phone that I could find. Thanks....

[@TheOutlawEffect]

I've really enjoyed it so far! I'm just using basic PLA from Bambu Labs. haven't tried any others yet.

[@Malaphisis]

X1-E arrives tomorrow, cant wait!

[@quargr]

Hi Matt, thanks for the review and relaying your experiences! One thing you didn't mention is the cost of producing an item. In the future could you provide some examples, it would be very. very useful. Thanks!

[@TheOutlawEffect]

Great suggestion!

[@quargr]

​@@TheOutlawEffect; ya, beyond things like filament because the printer runs with heat - think you said 170 degrees C - electric may be something that needs to be considered when making long running projects, and you may even need to consider where you plug the printer in depending on the draw. I've been wanting one myself, so glad you are taking the plunge and relaying what you find as I see a printer being very useful. However, knowing the real cost of consumables (and time, I assume) will be very, very useful. Big thumbs up!!!!

[@duanebrown1370]

I think the power supply in the X1 is 600 watts. This is less than a desktop PC. I don't expect you would notice much of a difference in your electric bill. But it is still cool to watch a video that tests how much it costs to make prints.

[@quargr]

@@duanebrown1370 My initial thought was because heating element(s) were/are involved and the unit needing to run for an extended time the printer might draw a fair amount of power per project being a consideration in overall cost of a given complexity and/or size. I was curious enough to look on the Bambu web site, the site indicating under 110, draw is 350 watts max. A few other sites I quickly scanned suggested a spike up to 500 watts or so, so not too bad and the average (again, based on a brief scan) looks like +- 100watts running most of the time. So, I ended up answering my own question at least when it comes to electric usage. Still, would like to see overall cost (including figures from a watt meter, just to settle the question) for several projects...a few simple a few complex...just to get an idea of cost for a range of projects to see how well scaling works. Just a thought.

[@scotta316]

Thank you so much for this video. I also just bought my first 3D printer from Bambu Lab. I got the P1S combo as an impulse buy, and I'm not really sure what I'm getting into. I feel like I'm in the same boat as you, although I don't have your machining experience. (I do work in a CNC shop, though.)

[@MarkManner]

Thanks for the enthusiastic and honest review. I've got one ordered!

[@dk.fresh66]

Not sure if this has been asked or not and I apologize if it has … any idea what your cost was to make your CA glue organizer? I have not purchased a 3D printer yet but this one looks amazing! Love this video … found this via your woodworking channel which I also enjoy

[@TheOutlawEffect]

I haven't figured up the cost per print on it because I'm not selling them. Uses about 280g-300g of Filament depending on the printer settings.

[@ThePapaVader]

Nice review from a new adept! Considering that the XIC is one of the fastest printer around, I laugh at the "Could be faster" quip! Sadly, FDM is propbably approaching it's speed limits, so I don't thing we are gonna get much improvement in the future.

[@Yorkie-9668]

You have been spoilt going straight for the X1C, I started with an Ender 3 S1 Pro, by'eck that was an eye opener, I nearly gave up on 3D printing until I happened across the Bambu Labs X1C and it saved me, seriously if you think these are slow, please try an older bed slinger type lol, great video, enjoy the machine, I love mine

[@jean-francoisaubin]

You first 3d printer you will love it started with an ender 3 about 3 years ago now i have 9 3d printer in total 5 are the same rest are all different resin is also good depending what your project is

[@pluggedinpete]

Nice Review. I've had an X1c since june, and its a gamechanger over the older bedslinger types of printers I've run previously. The comparison with Apple, both positive and negatively, is a valid one. One thing I'd point out though... You say you'd like the X1 to be quicker.... its FOUR TIMES quicker, on average, than I've ever pushed my most modernbedslinger, without any setting changes.

[@CampfireWoodworksRVA]

Awesome addition!! When are yougetting a laser? I just have (6mo) a OneFinity X50 CNC and love it. A laser and 3D printer on next on my list. I’d be interested to learn why you picked the 3D printer over the laser for the next element of the triad

[@TheOutlawEffect]

I'd love to get a laser, but I'm 100% out of space in the shop lol

[@CampfireWoodworksRVA]

@@TheOutlawEffect lol… I know the feeling. But… I think I see a little spot for the F1 😉 All joking aside- I genuinely appreciate your feedback on tools. Sponsorships or not, you’ve always provided truth which I value.

[@Rovertube]

Great video! Would love to see more follow up vids as you get more projects printed. 👍

[@TheOutlawEffect]

Thanks!

[@teachusmore]

it was super funny how he left the clip which showed his spindle spinning uncontrollably.

[@t3r083]

Hahaha, long time to print! Obviously a newcomer to the space, welcome!

[@my1stvmax]

Ok, I've been thinking of buying the X1 Carbon. I've put it in my cart, then there's all these adds-ons they suggest. Like some bottom plate that is reversible, vibration feet etc... Since your story sounds exactly like mine, did you buy any extra parts, and or would you now that you have your printer and have used it? Thanks for your input. Mike

[@redgiantvan189]

Hi Matt, new subscriber here. The little boat thingy is called a "Benchie". It is a benchmark test 3d print where you can evaluate how well your 3d printer handles tough problem areas. Examples would be does it print the text underneath clearly? Are the sides of the boat smooth? Do the arches print cleanly? Is the top smooth or stringy?

[@claymeister00]

Great Review. How do the files get to the 3d printer?

[@TheOutlawEffect]

Thanks. I send them over WiFi from my computer using BambuStudio software to the machine. You can load them via micro sd card also.

[@ItumelengS]

You, sir, made me want to buy this printer. Expensive yes, but nothing more expensive than time

[@blairpoll287]

Using glue stick is a release agent so you can release it from the bed, some printers have textured PEI plates bambu included where you dont need to mess about using glue stick.

[@BGBATKA]

I own a P1S without the AMS, I wish I bought the combo instead because I would love to be able to print multi color. A few things I'd recommend. Depending on where you are located invest in a filament drier, I have a Sunlu S4 that fits 4 rolls of filament and is amazing, if you haven't yet, you will soon start having problems with bad quality prints and its usually caused by wet filament (due to humidity), so I drier is a must have. Also would recommend getting the textured PEI build plate, make sure you don't touch the plate with your fingers because the skin oils will cause the prints to not stick. I have never had to use ANY glue for my prints in the 10 months I've had my printer.

[@Melchizadeckk]

I bought a p1s for Christmas. I've already gotten a dozen Star Wars Models, ships and statues. As well as some practical things to print. If things go well I'll start selling things I make and airbrush. Then start getting a few more printers since many things take quite a bit of time to print.

[@larsbecker2003]

Excelent review, cool to see this from someone who's new in the 3d printing scene. "I didn´t thought it would take so long", Bambu labs are really really fast! If you would print that 1h print on an ender 3 or i3 mega, that would take much much longer.

[@joebowman4659]

have been reviewing 3D printers. The Bambulab and Prusa seem to be top of the line, maybe over the top for us DIY'ers. Anyway I enjoyed your review and few issues you dealt with. I am interested in woodshop productivity items you have printed. I will check some of your videos for those.

[@pi.actual]

In regards to the AMS: it is a bit fussy with the various sizes and types of spools and works best if you use the refillable Bambu spools that came with it. Also keep the lid shut or the spool will sometimes try to walk up on the rollers when retracting.

[@R0BIN_]

For PLA you will want to leave the door open since it will get you better quality especially if the part you're printing has overhangs.