The Bambu X1 Carbon is a high-performance filament [FDM] 3D printer designed for precision, speed, and ease of use, ideal for both professionals and beginner enthusiasts seeking top-quality prints. This advanced printer features a robust carbon frame that enhances stability, enabling fast printing speeds without sacrificing accuracy. Equipped with a multi-color AMS (Automatic Material System), the X1 Carbon allows seamless printing with multiple filaments in one job, opening doors to vibrant, detailed, multi-material projects. Its advanced CoreXY system and closed-loop control ensure precise layering, while the intelligent LiDAR-assisted bed leveling and nozzle detection minimize print failures and reduce setup time. With the Bambu X1 Carbon, users can bring even the most intricate 3D models to life with ease and reliability.
The Bambu X1 Carbon supports a wide range of materials, including PLA, ABS, PETG, TPU, PA (Nylon), ASA, PC, and PVA, allowing users to tackle diverse projects from flexible to durable parts. Many of these materials are available in an array of colors, including specialty options like metallic, glow-in-the-dark, and multi-color blends.
The printer is compatible with nozzle sizes of 0.2 mm, 0.4 mm, 0.6 mm, and 0.8 mm, providing flexibility for different levels of detail and printing speed—SU's Bambu X1 Carbon is equipped with a 0.40 mm nozzle and uses 1.75mm filament.
please send an email to su-makerspaces@southwestern.edu
Install the Bambu Studio application on your laptop/computer [free]
Open your object file in Bambu Studio and make any needed adjustments for build size, supports, and so on. When all your adjustments are completed, save your object in Bambu Studio as an STL file type and copy the file to your Google Drive. In the 3D Print Studio, sign into the iMac next to the Bambu printer with your SU credentials, navigate to your Google Drive and download your STL to the iMac .
Your object(s) documents/files must be complete and ready to print at your scheduled print time.
Reserve ALL the time slots you will be using the 3D filament printer - each slot is 30 minutes
Include 30 minutes advance preparation time AND 30 minutes post-processing time
3D Print Bambu Reservation Booking
ONLY SOUTHWESTERN ACCOUNTS will be accepted for reservations
You will only be charged for the amount of material you use.
Filament • $0.25 per meter
[Minimum charge is $1.00]
After your object has printed, please fill out the following form to enter the amount of filament used and other information
If you are using Pirate BUC$, please visit the InfoDesk to complete payment.
Make your own stuff to print! Nothing better than designing something really cool from the ground up :)
Specifically meant for Bambu printers, a great repository of models to get started with or browse through!