Micro SD Ejector Models

Bambu Lab X1 Series User mods
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Seeing as I’m a habitual nail biter, I created this model to make removing the micro SD card much easier.

https://www.printables.com/model/271315-bambu-x1-printer-micro-sd-ejector

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This was then remixed to also include a plastic scraper:

https://www.printables.com/model/275897-sd-scraper

Then I noticed this inspired design designed to be much easier to hold

https://www.printables.com/model/296826-bambu-lab-x1c-sd-card-extractioninsertion-tool

I’ve since moved to using one of the Micro SD extension PCBs as I use the card so frequently and it makes removing it from my laptop easier too

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The adapter does have to be removed and reinserted in order to get things to refresh, so flexible ones designed to make it a full size SD etc. aren’t all that useful as you still have to remove the micro SD end.

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I know its offtopic but I wonder why people are using the SD card at all. Its so cumbersome and slow. May I ask whats your motivation behind it?

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So I use the microSD card as right now it is
a) a nice fast way to get timelapses and videos from the printer
b) an easy way to have a set of models or files printed frequently on hand at any time
c) the only way to print when you’re using an alternative slicer (which I do on occasion as Bambu Studio currently is missing some features and handles things in a different way to others)

It does help that I have a Micro SD slot in my laptop, so it’s a matter of seconds moving the card from one to the other.

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Thanks for sharing. Some valid points.

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I keep installed for the same reasons as @mowcius. I do use one of the ejectors to make it quick to remove. I also keep it on had for reviewing full video of failed prints to help isolate a reason.

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Anyone know what the limits are on the SD card in terms of size?

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Up to 2TB or so IIIRC, but they have to be formatted as FAT32, which is less easy with larger cards on a computer.

The easiest way to get around the formatting issue is to format them on the printer itself.

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How do you format the card on the printer? I don’t see an option for that, and it doesn’t prompt me to when I put the card in. I’m sure I’m missing something obvious, but I don’t see it.