I get why you asked that. I’ve been using / tweaking /improving 3d printers for over a decade. I didn’t buy this printer to win the printer wars. I bought it as a production tool, and for what I need it is fantastic. I’m sure there are 100 videos on you tube showing how it performs on all of the challenging test pieces, but that isn’t why I bought the machine.
I thought of a better (theoretical) analogy.
I have a mustang in my garage at home. It is a blast to drive, but there are times when it is down, and there is always something that needs to be done to it.
This new printer is the Honda Accord sitting in the driveway. I don’t know what it’s 0-60 time is, and I don’t care. As long as it starts up and gets me where I need to go everyday it is 100% meeting my needs.
The only test you need, is the product you need.
Those are “calibration” print. If the printer don’t need calibration, you don’t need to print it ![]()
Could you show an example of a part that is stronger with an infill less than 100% compared to a massive one?
DFAM require you know all the load cases.
Not all DFAM could combine load cases.
It “optimize” material to load.
Usually increase load to weight ratio.
Not necessarily “stronger”.
“stronger” than another part with less material.
Also ONLY if the DFAM include layer adhesion for FDM.
DFAM works wonder with a powder printer.
That looks like it should be a joke.
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I’m guessing that a walk in printer is out of our budget.
That’s not a joke.
They got 3 different printers.
This is a joke, happening in the SWYP:
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Maybe NSFW 
Honey, I shrunk the engineer?
First… 100% infill does not mean that it is 100% infilled if we’re really going to break it down to all the bits and bytes. Especially with with FDM printers there are gaps throughout the layers in unintended ways which are very much part specific, settings required/adjusted, etc. For example take a model that’s been FDM printed on any machine and cut it open afterwards or go all out and CT scan it and get a full read on the inside of the model. Depending on what the model is being used for, it could very well be suffice. The optimal thing here is that the infill can have random spacing, waving,…etc throughout the model that was not intended and make cause failures down the road.
Second… DFAM is an entire process which, in the end, helps a user understand how to optimize a model for AM use based on a whole host of criteria such a the AM method, material being used, loads…etc. So this is something that is easily shown in software such as nTopology or other Generative design software’s. AM is not about just making a solid block just because you can, that’s just not the best or more efficient way of going about using it.
The FDM process are anisotropic so again, orientation is another factor that just doing 100% infill may or may not solve what the actual intended end goal is.
I liked the Bambu Carbon so much I bought one for the house. Over the past few weeks I’ve been printing that sample part on the bambu, as well as the other printers at my disposal. Last night I spent a good bit of time taking pictures of all of the samples, and the conclusion is I am not a photographer. ![]()
The Bambu is by far the best of the 4 printers I tested. (Creality CR-10, Raise3d N2, Raise3d E2)
The raise3d printers are old and tired, and it showed in the test parts. These printers will be replaced by a 2nd Bambu carbon, if we reach the point that the current printer can’t keep up.
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The cr10 was pretty good, all things considered. It also has a lot of miles on it, but it has many upgrades from a stock cr-10.
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I tested several different print settings and filaments on the carbon. There were minor variations between the prints, but they were consistently good.
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The overhang tests are where it performs the poorest, and then only at the end.
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There is some very fine stringing on some of the prints at the bridge and the tower locations.

I can’t say how it compares to a higher end machine, but the Bambu Carbon easily outperforms any machine I’ve personally operated (which includes a few more than what is listed above.)
If you are interested, I can compile all of the pictures and relevant printer/slicer/settings info. It will likely tell you more about my photography skills than the printers. I can even box them up and ship them to you. I am curious how the quality compares to an Ultimaker.
matt If it makes sense to pull the Bambu X1 carbon posts into a separate thread, feel free to do so.
https://all3dp.com/1/3d-printing-lattice-structures-the-ultimate-guide/
Move beyond infills to lattices for lighter weight, better functioning 3D printed parts and products. Learn the techniques and the top software tools.
Thank you for info.
We’re using 3D printer to build parts for prototype, testing and production tools
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His review matches my experience after a few days. I haven’t had the heat creep problem, but then again I’ve only had one print that lasted any length of time. The majority have failed due to lack of bed adhesion.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KLzgO11wQIg
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Hey [mention]SPerman[/mention] , looks like they fixed it!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hg7m0t-4h5s
I’m glad they made it right. I put mine in the dumpster as soon as they issued a refund. I still love my X1 Carbons. (Both of which are running as I type this.)
For those with a Bamboo:
https://all3dp.com/4/bambu-lab-cloud-error-causes-prints-to-start-unprompted-users-printers-damaged/
A Bambu Lab cloud services outage appears to have caused users’ 3D printers to start jobs unprompted, some suffering severe damage, due to “job jamming”.
seems like it happened a few days ago.. the AI is trying to print itself! ![]()
https://www.reddit.com/r/3Dprinting/comments/15sfisq/bambulab_bug_causes_printers_to_start_printing_in/
Skynet trying to create an army
I have a P1S for use on a project. I was having issues getting jobs to print through the cloud so ended up sending to the SD card. I did wonder if the lost jobs would reappear unwanted at some point. Fortunately I disconnect mine from the mains when not in use!
Nice printer, otherwise.