Bambu Lab X1-CARBON 👉 1Year Of Use 👈 FULL REVIEW (Including Tests, Fixes, Errors, Pros & Cons)

[@shawncalderon4950]

The product review starts at the 23 minute mark. It’s a great video if you have the extra time to watch the full 32 minute version. I thoroughly enjoy this channel!

[@shadows555555]

I was thinking the same. Finally starts talking about the actual fails or defects that have come up in the past year after 23 minutes. Then is done talking about the defects after 3 minutes. Haha. I'll let it slide this time since he makes great videos.

[@StoneGarage]

Thank you

[@charlesramsay7987]

Excellent review! The Bambu printers have changes the way I use a 3D printer. I have been 3D printing for more than 8 years. I have owned 6 printers before the Bambu. Bambu printers are a game changer. They should be considered an appliance. They just work. I could not be happier with my purchase. P1P + AMS

[@ruiraptor]

Thanks for sharing 😉

[@ShipMonster]

Is the a worth it?

[@Basement_CNC]

​@@ShipMonster of you mean the ams, no its not. Ive printed about 0.1% of my models in true multicolor....but ist a nice to have feature, wich allows you to put black text on prints for example .....so its nice, but not necessary

[@BennyTygohome]

This is probably the best and most comprehensive coverage of the X1C. I appreciate this channel and these bambu vids. 😊

[@ruiraptor]

Thanks 😉

[@nucleochemist]

The printer now typically comes with the textured PEI plate that is very user friendly. Some of the negatives you point out are easily fixed - like printing a poop chute. Some are harder to fix, like you can print and assemble the Hydra AMS mod which fixes most of the problems with the AMS you point out, but will take hours/days of work.

[@tombo7719]

P1P (enclosed) owner, love it, multi-color prints melt a TON of plastic!! Best printer on the market currently, also.. they rewrote the game. Companies like copycat/ip-stealing Creality owe them greatly.

[@A_Y625]

P1S?

[@tombo7719]

@@A_Y625 P1P that I enclosed. I am going to do the upgrade for fans as soon as I can get the back panel from Bambu.

[@Exstaz]

Are you saying that bambu lab did not copy or steal anything? You are joking right? How long did it take before they said bambu slicer was a direct port from prusa slicer? Who was it that said orca slicer produce bad gcodes but still ported the entire slicer over also 🤷‍♂️😂 I can promise you that they copied klipper also, just not using python. I suggest you read up some before say statement like that.

[@tombo7719]

You are the same shill or shill comments that end up on EVERY Bambu Labs video.. go get your ender 3, put a candle on, make a single serving dinner & eat it with it and take it to the bedroom for a closed door night of fun.. (You) all act like Creality invented 3D printers, or if a better company comes out you need to try to defend it when it has done nothing but take hard earned money out of the pockets/work of the community.. where was/is Creality on a machine that works out of the box? I own 4.. and NONE work like the Bambu Labs printers I have., @@Exstaz

[@gaxon1920]

Technically the flashforge came first, then creality sermoon, then Bambu labs, then the K1. Nothing on any of these are original ideas. They just made improvements to them. The AMS is definitely unique. I’ll give Bambu that.

[@wagonet]

Just got a p1s as a first 3d printer. Zero experience in this hobby. I have been printing all week long and have enjoyed it so much. 🎉

[@toosas]

it is absolutely incredible how good they look, you sir singlehandedly convinced me to abandon my creality machine and go for bambu, you should be on comission. only thing I wish for is that each print indicated what type of filament was used

[@sundance2005]

I would like to see a video on this printer using non-Bamboo filament. Once I get my X1 (soon) I will buy Bamboo labs filament but I'm not going to just throw out the 40+ spools I have. It would be nice to see how to use non- Bamboo Labs filament and how it preforms in the X1.

[@ruiraptor]

Actually, all the prints shown in our video were done with non-Bamboo filament. We used Kexcelled and Filament PM.

[@lmaoroflcopter]

You just put it in the AMS as you would normally. Only difference is that without the RFID you need to tell the AMS what is loaded in each slot.

[@ROOKTABULA]

I saw a user vid on here where he used the other head to print other pieces with the waste from colour changes. Cut down the about of waste significantly and he got some pieces instead

[@bretthays2674]

Waiting on my new X1C right now! So excited!

[@crrc4s]

Cannot wait to get mine. I have the Method X Carbon and it’s been a difficult printer at times but prints so nicely. Then I have the Kobra Max and Kobra Plus from anycubic. So the X1 carbon will be an amazing addition for the future projects I have.

[@arnoldbailey7550]

Be certain to keep the lidar lens clean and only clean with a lens cloth. Micro scratches on the lidar lens can cause calibration issues.

[@casadioDesign]

I'm considering to buy a new printer and this one is definitely on my list, thank you for this long term review, you helped me a lot. Awesome as always!

[@owen8399]

Just got mine it's amazing. My old printer can't even come close on quailty, speed, and reliability. I would say you couldn't go wrong with it.

[@ruiraptor]

Hi guys, thanks for sharing 😊

[@times420]

Thanks for sharing this video! I hope my printer is ready for pick up tomorrow!! This video was put together very well, very informative. I wish I bought this printer first instead of my Creality S1 Pro.

[@keithdriggers9578]

Have you tried printing a Lithograph with it yet?? Very interested in how it turns out, both as single color and or multi color. Thanks.

[@lakeoffire]

almost no cons! thanks for the video, I am planning to buy one and this video helped me a lot to decide.

[@michaelperez6811]

I got mine in Friday 27 and arrived 3 days early it have a slight dent on the front but everything else is good I have been printing single color large prints and it just works unlike my ender 3 and biqu b1 that I have a problem every 3 prints and I cant never make a large print because something fails. I have been using 3d printers since 2020 and im exited again to have a 3d printer because with my others 3 printers is just problems im going to get rid of them the bambulab just works and is very fast.

[@ruiraptor]

Thanks for sharing 😉

[@MarkManner]

Great printer. In part you can tell by the cons at the end, many of which aren't much.

[@pentearmacaco]

Great, comprehensive review. I just wondered how user serviceable it is when a major part needs to be replaced.

[@ruiraptor]

Hi, thanks. Regarding the pat replacement, they have an extensive wiki with explanation on how to replace lots of components, including axis.

[@Design_no]

One of the biggest cons you failed to mention is you must use their cloud for many of the features, otherwise you are stuck with a hobbled printer. Security issues flow from that, like how a failure in their cloud caused printers to magically start printing a few months ago. Not to mention all the data they collect from you without you knowing.

[@user-yk1hn2zx2b]

Hi! Your video is amazing. Thanks so much for this information. My husband is struggling to get prints from this machine to iron and look good on top. Prints are Very rough on top. We desperately need it to work for our honeymoon based business as we have two special needs kids to care for. We’ve tried adjusting everything a hundred times. Can you help? You seem very knowledgeable. Thank you.

[@AMartinez2.0]

GREAT in depth review and definitely helped me make my decision on buying this printer! Thank you!!

[@ruiraptor]

Thank you 😊

[@cotonynaki800]

how is it? :D

[@AMartinez2.0]

I haven’t regretted a second of ownership since! Definitely worth it and would buy multiple X1C machines if it ever came to it :P Hope this helps! 😎

[@KnowALot]

Very good explanations of the good the bad and the fixes.

[@dejedejsson]

Con, actual build volume 238x228x250, yes you can get the entire specified build volume with some modifications but then a couple functions that distinguish BL from other printers disappear!

[@ruiraptor]

Yes, we mentioned that fact.

[@NickBR57]

Reduce the amount of purge in the start gcode - can save quite a lot! Absolutely agree about switch placement; in my setup it's a real pain. If it didn't invalidate warranty I would use a square metal munch to move it to the side

[@Kungpaoshizzi]

I'm almost 2k hours in on an X1 Carbon and really haven't done any fixing on it. Preventatively I retighten belts every 1k, and their rod cleaning with iso. I will say the wire connectors on the nozzles need care, they are somewhat fragile. Otherwise the Lidar makes this thing more than worth it. It's been pretty refreshing not printing various cubes, benchmarks, whatever.. lol... That was fun and all but finally the industry can move beyond that.

[@mahaney030]

Very well done review and helped me to pull the trigger on my purchase. I appreciate the time you took!

[@lynxtacticalgear]

Very nice review. The major con is the AMS vs spools sizes. But all the other are easy Quick wins for them to perfect the printer. Have it running for 6 months now and got my first break, the camera with "pink" noise. They will send me another. Maybe related with high temps printing (ASA).

[@ruiraptor]

Thanks for sharing 😉

[@dmax9324]

Great video, maybe the best i saw. Are you saying every test print was with the stock settings? If so, which speeds?

[@F17A]

Truly the Apple of 3D printers

[@bobhepple5752]

Love the video I am considering this printer but was a little worried about leaving the door open when printing PLA reminds me of my Raise E2 that need the door open for pla or you get heat creep,, all in all a hard decision Bambu or Prusa MMU3 with the MK4 printer.

[@stevenjrrice5694]

Have you tried using hairspray instead of glue sticks? Or glass bed? Have you attempted color lithophanes?

[@SombraVideosTube]

Boas. É possível imprimir com dois tipos de filamentos na mesma impressão e ter diferentes temperaturas para cada? Como por exemplo: PLA e TPU! A impressora ou o slicer tem essa opção?

[@ruiraptor]

Boas, sim dá desde que defina os filamentos correctamente no slicer. No entanto precisa de ter atenção porque o fabricante não aconselha a usar TPU com a AMS.

[@Jay-zh1yd]

Excellent and informative review. Great job!

[@fenixbarbers]

most informative video ive seen on the x1 carbon thanks

[@franciscomartins5594]

Boas Rui, grandes videos e muito explicativos. Tenho uma elegoo n4 pro, tenho interesse em comprar um bambu, como novato consideras que as P1S é um investimento bom para um hobby e a longo prazo? Ou qual achas uma melhor compra...obrigado e agradeço a ajuda.

[@ruiraptor]

Bom dia, obrigado pelo comentário. Sim, a P1S é um excelente investimento pois é uma maquina que funciona muito bem.

[@TheBSprince]

@RuiRaptor Question: have you tested PVA (a water-dissolvable filament used for supports) and/or HIPS (a limonene dissolvable filament often used for supports as well) for the X1 Carbon? If so, do you have a video on that giving your review/feedback? I’ve heard that there is no profile for HIPS and I’ve heard that PVA is still difficult to work with. But I don’t know if the X1 Carbon has good profiles for either of these filaments. I’m wanting to do a lot of modular designs which may have complex internal geometries and/or press fits (of varying tightnesses). So dissolvable support filament would be very helpful and save me a lot of hassle in the post-processing stage.

[@ruiraptor]

Hi, sorry we didn't test that one.

[@justiciaparaespana7236]

Honestly I bought the Creality K1, is also a not bad printer, but I had tons of issues and also it's more loudly than Bambu Lab. Right now, I will not going to buy it yet because it's expensive and there's a rumour that they will going to develop a huge version of the X1C (X1L)... So I will wait and if not, I will buy it selling the CR10 V3 that is getting dust and I have tons of problems.

[@akierum]

What about bad part dimension tolerances that everyone has? German forum full of posts about this, and no way to solve this since this is core xy printer. Parts do not fit together on this printer.

[@TheGuilev]

in the cons, you should take a look about the network security and data retrieved by bambu lab.

[@ruiraptor]

The security was addressed some time ago and bambu lab made some changes about that. Are they secure enough? Not sure but for fail proof security we can always not loggin and print from the memory card instead.

[@BLKMGK4]

Print volume kills me, I've got a 10S and this is a huge step down in print space. The XL will be larger but it's a unicorn at this point and 2x the price. I had hoped Bambu would release a larger printer too but ala apparently not.

[@brucegillingham2793]

The Bambu CEO confirmed a larger X1 is next

[@ahbushnell1]

Does the air filter work on the air going in or on the air going out?

[@ruiraptor]

The filter is on the air going out the printer.

[@drpainsjourney]

I for sure will buy a Bambu Lab, but, first they need to build the one I want :-). I want at least 300x300x300mm. If/when they make that, I will be one of the first in order line! Thank you for this great videos! Have seen many of your videos for years, and still like them all.

[@ruiraptor]

Hi, thanks for your comment and support 😊

[@vega480]

So if I print mostly with PLA, I will have to leave the door open all the time? That seems odd and makes the enclosure worthless to keep my cats out of my prints while printing.

[@ruiraptor]

Yes, it's recommended because PLA does not like a hot enviroment. Instead of the door, you can remove the top cover instead.

[@vega480]

@@ruiraptor Well damn. I am going to have to rethink my whole setup I ordered. Wanted no way for cats to get to printer. Can't have anything larger than a cat paw open. I can only watch them so many hours a day.

[@chethammer]

@@vega480 Joel from 3d Printing Nerd has a video on how to turn this into a plus. Watch it, the solution is ingenious and easy.

[@anonymousmc7727]

When’s the x2carbon coming out?

[@KalanjDjordje]

Actually all cons you are mention are not cons to me, biggest thing on cons side you did not mention is "Loudnes" it is Loud. In comparing to the other printers it is Louder. But it is more reailable and blazing fast that is big plus to me. Print quality Is amasing ... love this machine even if it is loud. I was thinking that night prints would be too loud to sleep, but all prints I start on bambu ends before night :D

[@mycinemax2653]

are you experienced the vertical artifact?, some said it because of the belt pattern. any solution to that?

[@AhmedAbdelaal-by1lr]

Really its a great video 👍👍👍

[@joaonobre5705]

Olá independente do preço qual a mais eficaz a creality K1 ou Bambu Lab X1 carbon...

[@ruiraptor]

Boa tarde, a Bambu X1C, além de incluir o sensor lidar (na creality, apenas a K1 max é que está equipada com este sensor), possui outros componentes de melhor qualidade tal como o extrusor, etc. O firmware/AI está mais completo na bambu também.

[@joaonobre5705]

Nunca teve problema com o AMS...

[@ruiraptor]

até agora, e já passou mais de 1 ano, nunca tive problemas com o AMS

[@michaelwalker-dn3sp]

i'm in trouble i have a x-1 carbon printer and think it 250 watts i asked the co. before i ordered it if it was 110 and they said yes. i havn't a 250 line in my house. could you tell me what wattage this runs on. TIA

[@synthetic4]

You mean voltage, not power. It works on both 110V and 220V

[@david.barcia]

Extensive and useful review. thanks!

[@ruiraptor]

Thanks :)

[@unclebuck5957]

Mine made the noise when I added the chamber fan on my p1p

[@Edward3DFX]

Excellent video!!!!

[@ruiraptor]

Thank you 😊

[@scrambledcitycustomz8134]

Looks like my kind off printer, my cr10 has been hell, i haven't been able to print anything useful

[@creepiestdemon]

Awesome reviewing, thank you.,

[@ruiraptor]

Thanks for the feedback.

[@eltrippers]

Can anyone tell me where to find the file for the blue barrel drink holder at 16:40. Beside the Coke can. Thanks.

[@ruiraptor]

Hi, here it is: cults3d.com/en/3d-model/gadget/radioactive-barrel-for-office-to-store-your-cola-beverage-or-anything-else

[@eltrippers]

@@ruiraptor thank you, great content 👍🏼

[@rconary]

Seems like you were really stretching for negatives. Good review though.

[@kathyzieger6207]

Looks good to me from the ones that I have

[@portelacipaveportelacipave5126]

great video

[@umitbaba5690]

awesome review👍👍

[@ruiraptor]

Thanks 😉

[@josefpfingstl61]

Why you have more printer option in the bambu slicer?

[@ruiraptor]

good point 😀

[@dosdont]

Odd that they don't use PEI beds from factory

[@YourLocalRaccoon]

The lidar has issues with the pei sheet, as it's not smooth like the cool and engineering plates it comes with.

[@dosdont]

@@YourLocalRaccoon Interesting, meanwhile I'm reading owners recommending people buy them and Bambu does sell them so...🤷🏻‍♂ but your point is interesting, hopefully it's solvable with updates.

[@funmat2]

If it could print twice the size I would definently pay this and more. But to me the plate is too small for the prize...

[@michaelwalker-dn3sp]

at least i think its 250 watts because of the strange plug that came with it

[@ruiraptor]

Hi, i think you are mixing watt with voltage. What you want to know is if t's 110V or 220V.

[@jumadhaheri]

Nice

[@Driver_0ne]

Your "error" sounds like an 80s computer synthesizer.

[@floodo1]

thx

[@whotube357]

The main issue i have is bambus privacy terms....they have full rights and access to use your cad files and camera video files. Can't use in a commercial environment with ndas or government work. Bambu and the chinese government.

[@chethammer]

Wait, what? Then there is no way I would buy one. Not a chance. Because that thing is connected to your WiFi and therefore your entire network which would include your cell phone, tablet, PC.........Truly did not know that until this very second. Makes 3d printing choice from Bambu labs a non-starter for me.

[@joshuac9805]

⁠@@chethammerWiFi isn’t required, there’s a LAN only option. Any printer with cloud service is going to have privacy concerns.

[@chethammer]

@@joshuac9805That doesn't make it better, LAN is a tunnel right into everything you have.

[@kulviks]

@@chethammer if they where looking for an easy way into people's network, I'm pretty sure 3D printers isn't the most optimal way to do this considering how small the market is compared to so many other things, like phones, labtops and such or just IoT devices. But like mentioned it has a LAN only mode, that makes it not go online for anything but to update its clock, there is people who have done a bit of packet sniffing on its traffic to see what it actually does in cloud mode, and LAN mode. Ofc if you are scared they might steal your ground breaking 3D models, ofc don't use it, there is other printers who are 100% offline, the bambu would still as far as I know need internet at least when updating it. you can also just put it on a separate WLAN so that it cant connect to your primary lan, even though not all routers have good features when it comes to configurations like that, most of them offer a guest wifi, wich serves the same purpose, it doesn't allow clients talking with any other device or any other networks. Edit: the LAN only option (LAN Mode) mentioned isn't the use of an ethernet cable, in this case, it just means it wont connect to the cloud.

[@AyaanshMahendra]

PEEL THE 5 INCH SCREEN!! 😂😂

[@kyrrebegnum1516]

Not sure what to think of this review. The beginning is just a painfully slow list of the x1c features. The comment section seems to be full of bots. I gave up at 10 min. Sorry if the juicy stuff started one minute later...

[@joergsommer4303]

Warning Due to all wonderful and shiny reviews on youtube. I bought an x1and got a printer, which is fucking shit: Full of software faults and operation glitches: the setup is not as easy as claimed by all reviewers: the QR code wich appears in the setup isn’t working. The actual one is hidden in the menu of the display and appears suddenly when you touch a menu symbol. The AMS setup wasn’t working according to the manual or videos all. And from bambulab you can expect absolutely no support. It’s probably just a letterbox company. I can’t even return the printer, because nobody responds. All tickets are just fake. I bought it, because I’m a beginner and wanted an easy start, but the opposite is absolutely the truth. Therefore I strongly recommend not to buy this printer. After this example of fucking Chinese engineering I bought an Prusa MK4, which might seems to be old school and not sexy. But it fulfills the promises of easy setup and superior print quality. I’m going to sue Bambulab in order to get money, which won’t be easy with a fake company, but fun.Anyway we should change the name from bambulab to pandas shit.

[@Design_no]

They aren't a fake company. I've read two negative reviews on yt so not all of them are glowing. Def this review never mentioned the serious issues that some people have had. But, I am also having problems with my Prusa, so nothing is perfect.

[@Erick_The_Green]

turn down the bass on your voice man, why did you crank it up?

[@melaniebaldauf7587]

Promo'SM 🌺

[@Soravia]

21:00 There will be no color mixing.... sounds like Joe Biden 😂

[@justinjohnson4920]

This is a garbage one year review. He literally talks about how to set it up and unboxing. Wtf? Thumbs down. Wayyyyy down

[@MrSneakyGunz]

Nice