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Bambu Lab X1 Carbon at public library makerspaces
24 US public library makerspaces list a Bambu Lab X1 Carbon on their own pages, in 10 states. Below: what the maker says it does, what the libraries' pages say about using it, and where to find one.
What it is
The Bambu Lab X1 Carbon is a fast, fully enclosed desktop 3D printer that melts plastic filament and builds objects layer by layer. People make prototypes, tools, replacement parts, and models with it, including parts in tougher plastics like ABS and nylon.
- First sold
- 2022 tomshardware.com
- Build volume
- 256 x 256 x 256 mm top3dshop.com
- Print technology
- FDM top3dshop.com
- Materials
- PLA, PETG, TPU, ABS, ASA, PA, PC, carbon and glass fiber blends top3dshop.com
- Enclosed or open
- Enclosed top3dshop.com
Facts from the maker and the pages linked, checked on October 25, 2026. The maker's page.
What the libraries' pages say
Training and fee lines that library pages tie to their Bambu Lab X1 Carbon, in their own words, from our machines report. Rules change, so check the library's page before you go.
- Fayetteville Public Library, ARRead it on the library's site
Training: Learning Lab: 3D Printing
- Avon Free Public Library, CTRead it on the library's site
Fee: Fees apply for 3D printing. Please ask a librarian for details
- Brighton District Library, MIRead it on the library's site
Fee: At this time, printing is free of charge
- Brimfield Public Library District, ILRead it on the library's site
Fee: $1 per hour
- Faribault: Buckham Memorial Library, MNRead it on the library's site
Fee: $0.10/gram
- Geneva Public Library District, ILRead it on the library's site
Fee: $0.10 per gram of material
- Hamilton East Public Library, Noblesville, INRead it on the library's site
Training: Patrons ages 13+ must complete a certification course on this piece of equipment before making reservations
- New Lenox Public Library District, ILRead it on the library's site
Fee: Items are $0.05 per gram
- Orland Park Public Library, ILRead it on the library's site
Fee: Solid color or 2 color prints cost $.10 per gram, and prints with 3 or 4 colors cost $0.20 per gram
Where to find one
Every library location on the map that lists a Bambu Lab X1 Carbon, by state. Each links to the library's own makerspace page.
California (2)
- Link Labs, Anaheim
- Central IDEA Lab, San Diego
Connecticut (4)
- Avon Free Public Library, Avon
- T. David Palmer Maker Space & The Studio, Farmington
- New Britain Public Library, New Britain
- Collaboratory, Wallingford
Illinois (7)
- Aurora Public Library District, Aurora
- Maker Space, Brimfield
- Fondulac Public Library District, East Peoria
- The Makery, Elmhurst
- Geneva Public Library District, Geneva
- Tech Center, Orland Park
- Sugar Grove Public Library District, Sugar Grove
Indiana (2)
- Ignite Maker Lab, Noblesville · 2 of them
- Haute Create, Terre Haute
Minnesota (1)
- Faribault: Buckham Memorial Library, Faribault
Ohio (3)
- Creativity Commons, Centerville · 2 of them
- 3D Print Lab and Makerspace, Chesapeake
- Defiance Public Library, Defiance
Texas (1)
- Cedar Park Public Library, Cedar Park · 2 of them
Virginia (1)
- Creation Station, King George
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