Bambu Lab
Yes, you can buy the parts and upgrade the printer. When upgrading, the Chamber Monitoring Camera can unlock the live view and time lapse functions. Since the AI Spaghetti detection relies on the USB camera, the stock X1 version doesn't come with that feature. Upgrading the auxiliary parts cooling fan can also enable more cooling capacity to achieve higher print speeds without compromising quality. Upgrading to the hardened hotend can allow you to print Carbon/Glass Fiber Reinforced Polymer filaments without wiping off the nozzle quickly. Currently, though, there are no 3rd party parts that will work with the Bambu Lab X1 Series 3D printers.
It usually takes less than 15 minutes to get the X1 or X1-Carbon set up, including removing the set screw for heat bed, downloading the software and app, and connecting to Wifi. It is a little more complicated with AMS packages. You need to unscrew both set screws for the heat bed and remove the set screws for AMS inside the chamber, and calibrating the AMS usually takes more time than than it would without an AMS.
Different gears just adjust the acceleration and speed in the original G-code according to a certain proportional coefficient, and the quiet mode adopts the smallest acceleration and speed proportional coefficient.
Not always. The printer does remember previous settings. If you use the same bed temperature as the previous print, then bed leveling is not needed. If you didn't reboot the machine and are using the same material as your previous print, you can skip flow calibration and vibration calibration as well. You can calibrate it once per week if you maintain the same bed temperature and filament.
You can manually initiate calibration when the printer is idle or enable/disable the calibration before printing processes. We would recommend calibration after moving the printer, changing different filament brands, or after few prints, but it doesn't take long to run a calibration.
It just downloads it to the machine at the start and then technically wifi can go out and the print still goes on
The Bambu Lab X1 series uses OTA firmware updates. As long as you have Wifi connected, turn on your printer, and the server will send a firmware upgrade request.
The X1 Series supports up to 2TB cards formatted via FAT32. Please be aware that some formatting applications only support formatting MicroSD cards up to 32GB as FAT32.
After the file has been sent to the printer, disconnecting the internet will only affect remote connection via Bambu Studio or Bambu Handy and will not affect printing.
You can monitor the printing live view from the Bambu Handy app, and you can pause/stop printing remotely. While an X1 series machine is printing, it will stop when it runs out of filament. It will also stop printing if the first layer scan fails. Meanwhile, the printer has a temperature alarm system in both the chamber and the heated bed to prevent overheating.
Both are supported. The 220V hotbed heats up faster.In order to protect the machine, when using 220V，the maximum temperature of the hot bed will be limited to 110°C, and the 110V power supply is limited to 120°C.
After printing, the heating, motor, and fan will be turned off, but the printer, itself, will not be automatically turned off.
While certain types of different materials may be used during a single print, this option is limited by the type of material itself. Materials with a deviation of temperatures of 15 degrees between each other are restricted within Bambu Studio due to the high probability of clogs within the extruder and/or nozzle, which could result in irreparable damage.
1. No TPU will work with the AMS system.
2. Some fragile or soft filaments can also cause problems with the AMS. We are working on a comprehensive list about what filaments do or do not work with the AMS.
Yes, you can use any filament you like. We recommend using Bambu Lab filament in most situations because all the parameters of material setting such as temperature, cooling power, printing speed have been optimized based on our materials. Other 1.75mm 3rd party filament can also be used, but we're unable to guarantee print quality and performance.
The RFID is for use with Bambu Lab filament only at this time. Opening it might cause other issues at the moment. We are considering the possibility of opening this system.
You can print carbon fiber materials if you want, but without the extreme hardened steel nozzle and extruder (20~25Rc on X1, above 60Rc on X1c nozzle), the nozzle can wear down very quickly, so we recommend only printing carbon fiber materials with the X1-Carbon.
We prefer to estimate when hotends need to be replaced by detecting nozzle wear. Different printing habits and filament use can lead to very different hotend replacement needs.
We also have Bambu High Temperature Build Plate which is more temperature resistant. If you want to use a build plate of other materials, the build plate needs to meet the following conditions:
1. Our lidar needs to work with a smooth and opaque matte surface.
2. The automatic leveling function ABL can only work when there is an area on the build plate to clean the end face of the nozzle
3. Ensure that the hot bed temperature of printing PLA does not exceed 45 ℃ and has good adhesion.
L*W*H: 368*283*224mm
Yes, you can, but you have to make sure that the width is between 46~70mm, and the diameter does not exceed 200mm.
1. We need to make integration as compact as possible to save space for the Lidar.
2. We want to reduce the mass of the toolhead to improve speed.
3. We want to reduce the thermal inertial (thermal capacity) to increase the speed of heating up.
4. We want a smooth filament path to reduce both drag and the possibility of clogging, especially considering that the AMS will change filaments many more times than a traditional single filament printer.There is one more benefit of this design, which was not intentional but is nice to have. We can now change the hotend while it is cooling. People who have experience changing a V6 nozzle know what I am talking about.
With the help of an AMS hub, multiple AMS can work in parallel. Each AMS supports 4 colors, and 4 AMS will support up to 16 colors. You can hook up to 4 AMS to a single printer with the AMS hub, so it is up to 4*4, or 16 colors or materials.
You only need the calibration when changing the filament or nozzle. You can disable the calibration print when you slice a model or when printing.
AMS, 1st Layer detection via LIDAR, and spaghetti detection do not work when using other slicers.
Yes, third-party slicers are supported but we currently only have profiles for single-color printing. Additionally, no 3rd-party slicers are currently compatible with some functions, such as first layer inspection and using the AMS. Therefore, we strongly suggest using Bambu Studio for now to get full functionality.
It depends on the mutual bonding strength of the materials and the requirement for chamber temperature. For example, ABS and PLA do not support mixed printing. Other materials, with closer temperature requirements, will work.
Preorder the first batch of P1P and receive three early bird gifts ($60 value) including an auxiliary part cooling fan, a low-rate 1280x720 monitoring chamber camera, and LED light to illuminate the chamber. Free gifts are in limited quantities and come with each unit purchase. Users can install the accessories to upgrade a P1P.
We will offer the displayed panel models in 3MF files for you to 3D print and install, while at the same time, you could design your own panels with provided specs from us. All files will be ready to download on Dec 5th. You are welcome to share your ideas and designs in the community.
Yes! P1P is compatible with AMS and AMS hub, supporting up to 16 colors of 3D printing and various filaments. Check tech specs to see the supported filaments. Shop AMS and AMS hub if needed.
P1P comes pre-assembled and tested right out of the box. It usually takes less than 15 mins to set it up, including removing the set screws, connecting the tube, getting the spool holder and screen fixed, and connecting to WiFi. The printer comes with an SD card with preloaded models as well. You could immediately start your first print after running the initial calibration. Watch the official unboxing video.
The fun of owning a P1P is that you can upgrade accessories, and customize and style your own 3D printer enclosures.
Some auxiliary parts and support can be 3D printed by yourself while models will be available to download soon. Please note Lidar AI inspection is not included in P1P and cannot be upgraded.