Get Started FAST With The Bambu Lab X1 And X1 Carbon!!

[@JamesOKeefe-US]

I know this is 2 years old but it helped me immensely today in November 2024. Appreciate this and you so ,much !!

[@timtim4664]

I just ordered mine as well, it will be here in 2 days. Watched the video for probably the same reasons.

[@philmiller2456]

If you are reading this in 2023, DO NOT print with the included white filament…. That is a special brittle filament that is only for supports. If you print with it not only will the print fail spectacularly but you’ll become so frustrated that you’ll get drunk, knock over tables at Taco Bell, break your hand punching a tree and eventually in a drug-fueled rage expose yourself to a cop and sit in prison for 2 weeks because your kids won’t bail you out. Trust me. If you’re reading this in 2022 then yes, go ahead and load the white filament.

[@nathanpfirman625]

And if your in 2024?

[@Histerhull]

@@nathanpfirman625do the same thing but go into a Burger King instead

[@dripYAdivys]

​@@nathanpfirman625there is no 2024 so don't worry about it

[@98f5]

You'll go to jail not prison. You gotta get convincted to end up in prison.

[@rwbirrjr]

Deeply relatable. Thanks for the heads up

[@condomssold77]

I know this video was awhile ago but I just used it today to setup my x-1 carbon and your directions were very clear and easy to follow thank you sir

[@TheEdgeofTech]

Awesome! Thanks for watching!! I hope you love it!

[@aerialphotons237]

same, i got my printer a week ago and used this vide to set my printer up, couldnt of been more clear and made it a load easier for me as im totally new into the 3d printing world. love the printer tho!

[@cindywhite9754]

Same here!

[@dantejimenez2679]

2024 here. Just bought it and followed your steps

[@shadic1522]

I got this in 2024 today, there was no glue included, it came with 3 filaments. Pla basic, support, and Pla cf black. Don’t know what I’m doing but the magnetic plate is the duel sided textured PEI plate

[@christopherpoole2292]

I first came across your videos when I was a novice with my Ender 3 and yours were always the most helpful. You can imagine the smile on my face when years later I am getting this amazing printer and you pop up again. Its like reuniting with an old friend.

[@TheEdgeofTech]

Congratulations on your new printer and thank you for watching!

[@dwashock4101]

I’ve had my X1 Carbon for 4 days. I waited until yesterday to unpack it and spent the previous days looking for unpacking and start up videos. There are quite a few but yours is the only one that actually took me step by step through the process. I was afraid to leave the foam under the bed, no one else mentioned it. I one went from unboxing through setting up the firmware. Thank you for this.

[@TheEdgeofTech]

Glad it helped! Hope you love it!

[@98f5]

What do you do with the foam under the bed i didnt see

[@gavbag1234]

@@98f5 Yeah, me neither. 🤷‍♂

[@PeterAgostiniJdcap26]

@@98f5take the foam out

[@lathcar]

Thank you! This has been the best video to help me unbox and prepare this beast. I assiduously followed all instructions, including dropping the screws a few times.

[@terryhdbailey]

Wow... I have had my X1 for 2 months but schedules and fears kept me from getting it going. First at 10' nad 43" you talked about the desicant. I MISSED THAT. THANK YoU. Then parts after that so nicely detailed for us beginners. You are great.!!!

[@ABQSentinel]

I just got my X1 Carbon today. Thank you for the awesome unboxing and setup video! I can't wait to get started!

[@fixumdude]

Thanks, Jim! I finally got a chance to setup my Bambu today and after watching this video a few times I was super quick and easy. One thing you don't mention is whether you have to provide your own SD card. Mine didn't seem to have one included, so I had to add my own before it would update the firmware or record time lapses. Great video for all Bambu owners to check out before opening up their printers.

[@TheEdgeofTech]

You're correct, it does not come with one. I forgot to mention that in the video. Glad you got it set up, and hope you love it!

[@joepasqua1751]

My machine just arrived. This was definitely the best resource for the initial setup process. Thank you!

[@TheEdgeofTech]

Awesome! Hope you love it!

[@joepasqua1751]

@@TheEdgeofTech I'm sure I will. All I've printed so far is a 24 minute benchy - with about 6 minutes of that being warming, calibration, leveling, etc. Darned fast and a very high quality result.

[@cbgslinger]

Outstanding video! I got my X1 Carbon Combo today and used your video to walk me through the steps. It made the process easy. The only glitch I had was getting my Bambu Handy App to connect to my printer on either my android phone or iPad. It finally did connect to my phone after repeated tries, what I did differently I don’t know. But hey, it works! Downloaded the Windows version of the slicer and printed a flying bridge in PLA using Windex as the release agent on my cool plate. It came out perfect! Thanks for taking the time to make the video.

[@PhantomMark]

Thanks, used this to setup my X1C, spot on mate. Been 3d printing with an Ender 2 v3 for a couple of years now, loved that despite the ground work it takes to make it print nice, quite amazed how this thing prints right out the box - only issue I had so far was the Bambu filament not auto detecting - had to input that manually, sure its something simple tho.

[@RobSandstromDesigns]

I appreciate the effort put into the video. One problem for me was the setup in the Bambu Handy app wasn't quite the same as the video - probably because of the age of the video. I did need to go to other videos because the video never actually finished with the load of the first spool in the AMS. We just put it in about an inch. Not setup for printing yet. Will need to do some more research. Thank you for what you did provide.

[@lyx9560]

you're very entertaining to watch!

[@saiga12forme88]

Very thorough, best out of a few setup videos I watched. Better than the manual that comes with it, completely skips the AMS setup. Thank you, made setup easy. I made sure to find a tutorial because when setting up my Ender 3 V2 the instructions were useless.

[@Sergiodj453]

Cool, I’ll know what to do when mine arrives on Monday! (No delays please)

[@TheEdgeofTech]

Awesome!! Can't wait til you get your hands in it!

[@goawaybaizuo]

How did you receive your shipping info? I've gotten no updates or tracking information for my kickstarter backing.

[@LoveandKindness_Z]

Mine arrived in the country in 3 days but stuck in the customs for half month.. the tax fees was like $139.. I'm living in Thailand. Hope you don't need to go through that

[@tobiasdiaz4445]

Been waiting for mine since the 19, was supposed to arrive 3 days ago 😢

[@commandercontraband]

might help if you put the heat plate in right,.turn around so that tab is in front and the cut outs in the plate sit in the tab arrangement at the back

[@fixerone1963]

Thanks for this video. Mine arrives Saturday and now in my excitement I wont break something or tear out a screw. Good job walking us through, loved the strait-forward let's get this done. Keep up the good work.

[@nimethwith7899]

How much is that?

[@gregclare]

Great video. Best detailed unboxing I’ve seen so far. Good to know what to expect when it finally arrives. :)

[@TheEdgeofTech]

Thank you!

[@yapdog]

I really appreciated the detail with which you went over this setup. Thank you much!

[@fivelights907]

Just got my X1CC. Thank you for this video. Followed it and had no issues.

[@TheEdgeofTech]

Awesome!! Hope you love it!

[@JamesInSpace914]

Just got my X1 Carbon going today (it's my first printer) and this video made things a LOT easier, many thanks!!!

[@TheCustomGeek]

Second video of yours I watched about my freshly ordered X1 Carbon Combo and you sir, have earned my subscription. Great videos!

[@supagaijin]

Huge thanks from Tokyo for this excellent step-by-step and easy-to-follow setup tutorial. I'm looking forward to learning lots more from you as I move forward on my X1 C 3D printing journey!

[@Soney_Manic]

Just come across these videos. I love it!! Having the screws drop included in the video gives me a sense of relief that I’m not the only dummy that kept dropping them. Subscribed!!!!

[@vbtrobotics3652]

Just a heads up that the screw locations that you need to remove have changed in the retail units

[@moen1944]

I just wanted to say. Thank you thank you thank you so much for this video. I was struggling with setting up my x1-carbon. This video helped me so much.

[@joergsommer4303]

Thanks a bunch for this excellent tutorial. it helped me a lot to overcome the scrappy, foggy setup manual made by bambulab. is there somewhere a written, decent manual? best regards from Germany

[@Just_Jesus_ef]

I watched this for the second time today. It was time to assemble my X1C. This video made it SOOO easy. Thanks again!

[@NikOutchcunis]

Just followed along with your video while I set mine up. Incredibly helpful, thank you so much!

[@thestylishdragon3D]

I just followed this to set up my new X1C! Thank you, as always, for giving clear and to-the-point instructions! I can't wait to print my first benchy on this!

[@CarmeloSoy]

normally in cold beds (in other printers I use hairspray on pei) in this the glue stick that comes with it is different from any other glue stick? The store that sends it takes a long time to reach my country. I understand that it must be the same heavy glue sticks that were used in school or in the old printers?

[@TheEdgeofTech]

Nope. Same stuff the schools use!

[@CarmeloSoy]

@@TheEdgeofTech and you can't use nelly lacquer (the one for hair, as is done with many printers, strapping, crystals, etc.? TFYA

[@davidhyland3833]

You missed showing removal of the foam around the build plate.

[@LiquiDirt]

Thank you I now have 3 of the carbon X1. I do have an issue with the AMS after a print finishes it will not retract the filament and stalls each time I have to remove the boden tube from the connector on the back and then hit retry. In doing this it pulls the filament back from the cut point in the extruder and then the AMS can retract and finish the print. Does anyone have an idea or fix for this?

[@seagriz7670]

clear and to the point. this was a great help when setting up my printer. Thanks!!

[@Chuggs1798]

Got mine today.. was saving up for months and was super thrilled to get it. There's a power issue with mine though. Submitted a ticket to hopefully resolve the issue, but I've tried so many troubleshooting steps already. Probably going to have to return and get a new one unfortunately :/

[@susanna1207]

Just set up my printer with your help. Thank you very much.

[@Leynad778]

Great and now I just have to wait till September to get my X1 Carbon😃. PEI-buildplates are listed in their shop already and for very low price so far. IMO their default plates must have the big advantage that you don't have to heat them up for PETG and PLA. That's not just saving energy, but keep dimensions more accurate since parts tend to shrink after cooling, which is so f-ing annoying in FDM-printing.

[@carolinescuriosities]

Thank you SO MUCH for taking the time to put this video together for us. Once the firmware updates, I'll be ready to print my first benchy! :)

[@Jumptownwore]

Mine arrives tomorrow. Thank God for this clip

[@nahkanukke]

I was too fast to get the printer calibration on and didn´t remove the screws on the hotplate;) I was scared about the noise and so was my lady sleeping. Please follow these instructions;)))

[@sipherUK666]

Great video. Thanks so much for taking the time to share it.

[@muse_themagic]

Any ideas on how to transport the x1 carbon around 100 miles by car? I was thinking of just putting it back into the box with the exterior foam only. Do you think that that would work?

[@TheEdgeofTech]

That's what I would do!

[@RayOrsini]

Great walkthrough. I just ordered an X-1 Carbon and feel fully prepared after watching this. Thanks!

[@MikeC19100]

Nice overview on the setup process. I just picked this model up and this will make it a little easier to get up and running the first time.

[@PeteLabrozzi]

Another huge thank you to add to the list. I followed through this video to get my new X1C ready. Updating firmware now, then on to the Benchy!

[@TheEdgeofTech]

Awesome!! I hope you love it! Congratulations!

[@PeteLabrozzi]

@@TheEdgeofTech unfortunately I'm getting some errors right off the bat. Trying to see if I can fix them. 😩

[@TheEdgeofTech]

@@PeteLabrozzi shoot! What errors

[@PeteLabrozzi]

@@TheEdgeofTech Motor-B has an open-circuit. The connection may be loose, or the motor may have failed. [0300 0700 000100011822 30]

[@PeteLabrozzi]

@@TheEdgeofTech The resonance frequency of the Y axis is low. The timing belt may be loose [030011000002 0001 1822 30]

[@desertwhaler]

Thanks for the video! Just ordered mine, and cant wait to set it up!

[@MD-NWWI]

Thanks for this Jim!! Greg Gustum here is been a while! My x1c will be here in a couple days and am looking forward to trying it out.

[@Putnammj]

Hi great video, you mention at the end of the video you have more videos on next steps etc on Banbu Lab? Could you supply a link as can’t find this? Thank you and great video once again!!!

[@TheEdgeofTech]

Thanks! kzbin.info/aero/PLVctiritf4zQrGpRKIPBrirxYtdu2U-of

[@Putnammj]

@@TheEdgeofTech thank you!!!

[@TheRockaBillyD]

May I ask what table that is that you are able to raise and lower it? Thank you

[@TheEdgeofTech]

Sure! It's awesome! kzbin.info/www/bejne/h3vIm4eeoLWVpdEsi=NsDbLKU2Qis5Iptl

[@lorisrobots]

Thanks for the great video! I just got my X1 Carbon up and running - your vid made me confident that I had done everything correctly.

[@jsp1877]

I’m using 3DLac for my Prusa. Do you think that the 3DLack will do the same as the glue stick in terms of getting easier to remove the PLA from the bed?

[@TheEdgeofTech]

It should work the same!

[@gegessen159]

Thank you! I removed my AMS while moving and was not sure which slot would be the correct one because they are not labeled

[@aerialphotons237]

I just ordered an x1 carbon. Can’t freaking wait. Never owned a 3d printer. This video is tits! Thanks man! It will be very helpful❤ love the channel. Subscribed!

[@TheEdgeofTech]

Thank you! That is crazy, exciting and I can't wait to hear how you like it!

[@Ozzie4Para]

Question. I just ordered my X1C with the AMS option. I plan on using different colored spools of PLA but I won't be getting them from Bambu Labs. My question is how do I tell the printer which color to print from if the AMS doesn't know what color is in which slot because the non Bambu filament won't have the chip in the filament spool(s) that identifies what type and color filament is in that particular spool slot. Can I assume there's something in the printer settings that allows you to pick and choose from which spool slot you want to print from?

[@TheEdgeofTech]

Congratulations! I hope you love it! Yes, you will be able to choose from a list. So if it's random PLA you would just choose PLA and the color. There are other options to choose as well, but the short answer is yes!

[@konamiscode8727]

Does the none ams model come with that rear hub, or is that something you have to buy separately. Thanks 👍🏾

[@scott2603]

Great video, just set up my x1 carbon. Thanks for your help 👍

[@samb4486]

Just used your video to setup my X1 Carbon. Very clear and covered everything. A lot of videos skip somethings which can make it confusing - not yours!

[@LoveandKindness_Z]

Thank you for being such a great help for me to assemble the printer successfully. About the glue, do I need to apply it every time I print or only the first time? Thanks

[@TheEdgeofTech]

You should be able to put it on once and print a few times. You can always just put a thin coat over the area you printed on before the next Print, but not on the whole bed. But I would clean the plate with warm water and a tiny bit of dish soap. Then dry it good, every 10 prints.

[@josejorgeromero6813]

I just bought the Bambu P1S combo. If I have a project that needs 5 colors, how can I do it? I noted that there is a spool in the back where I can put the fifth one, but how can I connect them? Thanks.

[@ricardoperez-vasquez]

just got mine in the mail today im super excited !!!!! ty for this video its alot of help

[@scifimodelshop]

My printer is coming this week, not totally understanding why no glue stick? what did you use and is there a video on this product?

[@TheEdgeofTech]

The glue stick came with the printer. Use it so the build plate doesn't stick to much!

[@willgonz]

Glue stick? Dang it, I already ate mine.

[@ka0skontrol504]

My question is: Why not just use a build plate like the one from the Flashforge Adventurer 4? (That is my current printer and I've never had an issue with the build plate. Flexible spring steel with a baked in coating for optimal adhesion and a magnetic build plate base in the printer.) Seems like that would be a no-brainer.

[@bookworm5971]

in other channel, they guessed it is because they use lidar sensor

[@ka0skontrol504]

@@bookworm5971 ahh... that makes sense I guess. I'll have to test it when I get mine in.

[@arthurh4484]

Great video. Thanks. I didn't see a link for the glue stick that you recommended.

[@JaimetheNomad]

Excellent vid! My X1C arrived today and this was helpful to run through getting it setup super quick! Btw, mine had 4 stickers for the 4 mounting screws where you only had three stickers. So either they fixed that or they just missed a sticker on yours haha. So stoked!! First 3D Printer! 🤙

[@mmmmmmm8706]

Thank you for helping setup the x1. totally helpful. Much appreciated …….

[@GAMarine137]

Great video. I wished they attached the AMS to the top though

[@ThatVideoGuyTom]

Just got my printer in, and I print mostly in ABS. What side of the build plate do you recommend and also would you put glue stick on the hot side too?

[@meridacavediver]

I get mine today and found this very helpful, thank you.

[@MrJdspecial1]

Awesome video! Thanks so much for a great tutorial! Got us printing fast!

[@blaksky4455]

Thank you for this very clear and easy to follow video.

[@OverboardDM]

Just pre-ordered one today. And subscribed to your channel to get helpful tips with this thing. It's my first fdm/carbon printer. I have two epax machines currently

[@jacob8115]

Ordered mine the same day. Hope they come soon!

[@agv1560]

Ordered mine a few minutes ago! Let's go!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@richindiankid]

Thanks! I just set mine up with the guidance of this video.

[@playhard23]

When using vision miner, do you clean your plate in between prints or no? Surely you're not reapplying VM after every print?

[@TomTom-re7gd]

probably should have removed that note on the build plate before calibrating the bed lol

[@Just_Jesus_ef]

Freaking ridiculously good video. Ordered my X1 combo, and yhis answered a few questions i had. Excellent video and how-to. Thank you

[@ReelQuadLife]

My X1 carbon will be here Wednesday! Do you know if my magnetic plate from the ender 3 s1 pro will work on this or no? I really like the texture of the stock s1 pro bed

[@technologyreviews3620]

Lifesaver because following bamboo booklet and the app it totally missed out the part you just talked about

[@olafb.2929]

Nice video Jim, very well explained. Will you make one (or more) of the machine in use? Some nice prints, maybe problems that come up during use? From what I have seen so far the machine is really nice.

[@brunopaty4860]

2024 no extra pei sheets only 1 coming with machine now Apart from that everything as you've explained ✨️

[@Alfred_the_doodler]

Appreciate this man! I’m very new to the 3D print world, learning everything right now

[@mikeyearwood]

What seems to happen not infrequently is the ams fails to cut and retract. It seems to assume the filament was loaded during setup. How can we get the filament loaded like that first time?

[@jackgamer6307]

There have been some slight variations since you released this vid, but it's still very helpful

[@vtran1082]

Nobody mentions this but leave the plastic Styrofoam underneath the bed on until after you calibrate the bed and the bed will raise itself. Don't try to rip the foam out with the bed clamped on top of it

[@mackangela2687]

If we have the AMS, do we need the spool holder in the back??

[@TheGnthreman]

Just bought one. I bought the a1 mini and it's a boss compared to my ender v3.

[@CaffeinatedFrostbite]

I am a little confused. Do I need to purchase the high temp plate separately? What is the "engineering plate"? is the engineering plate the main plate and cool/high temp depend on the adhesive sheet installed?

[@trickstercoyote1073]

It comes with a plate already, but I ordered an extra plate..just in case

[@nynjafox5973]

Thank you for this video! I just unboxed my X1C and was so scared when it said to just grab the plastic bag to pull out a $1500 machine out of the box.

[@pilotcrab3697]

Do we know how much fillament came with the printer?

[@AndrewAHayes]

What are the differences between the X1 Carbon and the X1 and can the X1 be upgraded to the X1 Carbon?

[@TheEdgeofTech]

A lot to type, but look towards the bottom of this page and it will tell you what the main differences are! And yes, you can upgrade the X1 to be an X1C! bambulab.com/en/x1

[@saiga12forme88]

For those wondering like I did, you can skip the network setup and app download and keep the unit offline. There is an SD card slot in the right side of the display but it doesn't come with an SD card, have to buy that separately.

[@smokemullet]

Do you have to reboot both the ams and printer for firmware to “take” then recalibrate? Thanks for the great video.

[@mackenziesoltis4936]

Do you know how to change the temperature from Celsius to Fahrenheit?

[@smokeyelcrack7489]

Is there a way to power it down without having to turn it off by pressing the switch

[@gameofglory]

was just reading comments, dos it really not good to start printing with the white plastic?

[@STxFisherman]

Thanks. Looking forward to getting my printer soon.

[@javiercubero4359]

I need to use glue-stick or hairspry to print?

[@toothlesstortoise3699]

Does the x1 carbon combo come with a SD card?

[@TheEdgeofTech]

When I got my three they did not.

[@toothlesstortoise3699]

@@TheEdgeofTech ok thank you