My Bambu Broke, Lets Fix It (and upgrade the P1P Too!)

So what happens if a single wire that carries the signal from the bed sensors to the controller gets wonky? well, first step is undo about 50 screws, lol
Fixing the Bambulab X1C with a faulty bed sensor wire, and also checking out BTT`s new PandaTouch upgrade for the p1 series of printer
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• Fix your Bambulab X1C/...
0:00 Intro
1:30 Fixing the Bambu X1C
10:55 BTT Panda Touch
15:59 LongTerm thoughts on Bambu/Outro
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[@SkateSoup]

Fair warning BL has hinted that they may block the way that devices like the Panda touch work in the future and eventually longer term make an API available. It's in the details on the Panda Touch product page but want to make sure folks read and make a decision before hitting the buy button, as its possible the device will stop working in the future.

[@sambojones8681]

Those back shot camera work though.....

[@zoltanr15]

There should be more people who analise those two machines like you do. Remember the old Ender 3 printers, they got better only after the users started complaining about them. I hope to see more mods for these two printers.

[@ucirello]

OK to fix a X1C you have to downgrade it to P1P first.

[@andreas.grundler]

I wonder why all these Core XY printer have so many screws. Maybe the manufacturers should take a cue from screwless computer cases.

[@AlexanderEresov]

I've put some spiral PVC sleeving on my bed cable, so it doesn't mind occasional rub by the lead screw

[@tjmagneto]

I have an intense dislike for the glue used to hold connectors into place. A fan on my Neptune 4 Pro seized due to glue dripping onto it.

[@hakunamatata324]

Many users had to replace the whole bed coz of sensor problem. I almost had to do the same, the connector was full of glue and removing all the glue from the connector solved my problem. I don't know why the use of so much glue. It is fair to say I no longer have it.

[@leesmithsworkshop]

I did a partial P1P to P1S upgrade and although it's not nice to work on the instructions are easy to follow and the parts are cheap and in stock.

[@3dexperiments]

Woah, double Nero!

[@CanuckCreator]

theres actually 3 of us

[@TechieNI]

theres a hole in the back bracket to hold the bed wires nowadays.

[@75keg75]

A little mount that pops out and drops down (like the 1990s carstereo head units) or rotates out (like the fancy cabinets mechanisms) might allow you to keep p1p where it is. If nothing around design something in fusion and do a crude tutorial (I have a need so I made it by fumbling through fusion style video)…

[@Eric_Wolfe-Schulte]

Taking notes for my own x1c teardown. Going to be replacing the XY motors and belt..

[@woodwaker1]

Good video. I have both printers and luckily I have problems that require the dissemble you had. I have lost many screws in the back hole when taking the nozzle out for jams. I wish I had purchases two X1 Carbons instead of P1P., a lot of parts are different between the two, especially the hot end. I have to stock parts for both

[@TheColton0117]

Even the xtouch was so worth the $10 upgrade. Not sure I'd spend much more for something I can control via other devices.

[@memsu06]

After seeing how the Bambu is built I'm liking my QIDI X-Plus 3. Although I am considering a Bambu Lab now for the AMS system. I just want to load 4 rolls and have it keep printing the things I sell. My QIDI though has been awesome so far too and I think it has better printing specs than Bambu for more technical filaments that I want to use for some things.

[@therick0996]

Bambu's AMS is the only reason I'd consider them. Maybe if they ever release it to the Voron community like their CEO suggested they could

[@leesmithsworkshop]

you should be able to control the X1 from the panda touch too, I wonder if that still works with x1plus firmware

[@3dprintingfun329]

Ok, I love my voron

[@PLr1c3r]

😅Nero you could have cleaned that rear lead screw & rod while you had the panel off. It's my one pet peeve to clean them assembled I always fear squishing my fingers when doing that maintenance step.

[@garrettsmith4574]

I just use old phones dedicated to each P1P as a ui 😂

[@Shadow_Steve]

Engagement!

[@CanuckCreator]

RESPONSE!

[@Higlac89]

My x1c has been having a very similar issue where it won't home. I can manually jog it up and crash the nozzle into the bed, but it refuses to home. Maybe this is the issue.

[@agentvx8320]

Disassembly is the reverse of assembly.

[@DianosAbael]

“Maybe if I have to ramp up production I may consider Bamb..” *le me sees this video* “I will stick to open source kit printers”

[@JohnOlson]

How long did it take you to replace the bed wire? Estimated time to change it if you weren't filming content?

[@CanuckCreator]

i mean, i was filming and what not so theres added time, but all in around 1.5 hours total ish

[@danielbatista3090]

Am I seeing doubles in here? It's too early for my booze... Nice video btw

[@TheCaseyjw]

Where do I get LDO premium build plate from for my Bambu lab

[@CanuckCreator]

Not sure if its available through their resellers but it was given to me by LDO directly

[@coltenedwards2755]

just hope you don't need to replace the LIDAR camera and cables when it fails.

[@CanuckCreator]

oh if that module fails its not that big a deal, since i never use it anyways lol

[@ucirello]

The time you spent changing this bed you could've assembled two or three ender 3 pros.

[@Shadow_Steve]

yeah but who wants an ender 3?

[@CanuckCreator]

tru tru

[@PLr1c3r]

You do realize that Bambu's don't require assembly right? Weird comment comparing repairing something to assembly they're not the same thing.

[@Duckferd]

@@Shadow_Steve Ender 3s aren't about wants or needs, they just are. You will just go about your day and suddenly a $99 Microcenter Ender 3 special will pop up on your desk. They are ubiquitous and it is impossible for anyone with any interest in 3D printers to not eventually end up with one. They've been modified with Core X-Y conversions, have broken Benchy speed records, been outfitted with thousand degree metal 3DP hotends. One day the world will end, and the only things that remain will be cockroaches and Ender 3s.

[@Duckferd]

@@PLr1c3r That's the joke. It takes so long to repair you could have assembled fresh 3D printers in the same space of time.

[@jeffgreenfield7025]

Complaining about the connector clips on the buffer being the the rear, then removes buffer anyways ;)

[@-martintheengineer-7465]

👍

[@GnuMovies]

i personally just skipped the part of the ground wire and used a wago so i didten have to take the panel off saved me like 30 mins :P

[@CanuckCreator]

Yep, because because I was pointing out the bad design and that they are a pain to remove normally, instead of disconnecting them from the back of the machine before taking it off the shelf, i have to get my step ladder and climp up top my shelf and disconnect the AMS itself first, then pull the printer off the shelf. Just because its a situational thing, doesnt make it ok to design the plug backwards

[@GnuMovies]

ye i should probably have written i agreed its a pretty dumb that it is needed to be done that way anyway good video ill be tuning in next stream hopefully @@CanuckCreator

[@TamasJantyik]

Self tapping... meh :( Yeah I know they "usually" stay in place untouched for the whole life of the printer but meh... why? plastic may become brittle after a few years and when one need to undo the screws end up having a nice pile of crumbled mess...

[@kentsangcanada]

I am seeing doubles

[@MirageDU]

Damn If you want to do a simple fix you better have a weekend of freetime.

[@Nurgelrot]

Wow. Lot of work for something that should have been simple... Yeah no thanks

[@galvani4987]

One shouldn't dress like his identical twin for a video. It's really confusing!

[@Kyle-dz9bm]

thank you for steering away from preaching your extreme bias against bambu labs. loved your content even before they disrupted the market

[@CanuckCreator]

I`ve never had an extreme bias against anyone, everyone is open to valid critiquing

[@Kyle-dz9bm]

@@CanuckCreator Understood. It can come off that way at times.

[@Duckferd]

@@Kyle-dz9bm If Bambulab fans feel attacked by valid criticism, I suppose that's certainly a choice they've made. Bambulabs has shown that they are willing to communicate with "the community", and aren't afraid to change and reconsider their strategies in response. So why wouldn't even the most hardcore toxic fanboys embrace that philosophy as well?

[@Ozzie4Para]

Screw cleaning the back panel area out. Why not clean the front part of your printer? Man, show that printer a little love here and there. Its disgusting......

[@CanuckCreator]

Oh noes, little pieces of plastic are inside the thing that makes things out of plastic.