AnyCubic Kobra 3 Combo 3D Printer: Multiple filament printing, filament dryer, print up to 8 colors

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00:00 Intro
02:40 Setup
06:09 11 mins Benchy VS 40 mins Benchy
07:46 Clearance test
08:36 Tolerance test
09:35 Retraction test, compare with Prusa XL, Ender 3 V3, BambuLab A1 & A1 Mini
10:25 Surface quality test, compare with Kobra 2 Pro, Ender 3 V3, BambuLab A1 & Prusa MK4
11:57 Testing with other materials: PETG, TPU
13:48 Multiple color printing test: Hello Kitty (4 colors)
16:43 Multiple color printing test: Dragon Ball Vegeta (4 colors)
18:32 First layer test PLA sheet
18:55 Pros and Cons
Affiliate links:
AnyCubic Kobra 3 Combo:
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Aurora Tech Channel 3D Printer Price Tracker and recommendation list:
auroratechchannel.com
Filaments:
$16.99 VOXELPLA Pro / PETG+:
bit.ly/3UhJpYS
Eryone filament (PLA, PETG, ABS, ASA, TPU as low as $13 per roll, min 10 rolls):
auroratechchannel.com/links/e...
Chitu Conjure Tri-color Silk PLA:
amzn.to/3ySKPTj
Prusa filaments:
www.prusa3d.com/category/prus...
3D models:
Honeycomb box with lid:
cults3d.com/en/3d-model/tool/...
Tolerance test:
cults3d.com/en/3d-model/tool/...
Number slider:
www.printables.com/model/2901...
Trash can:
www.thingiverse.com/thing:472...
Dragon Ball Vegeta:
www.thingiverse.com/thing:418...
Hello Kitty:
sketchfab.com/3d-models/hello...

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@zerofox3d Ай бұрын

The thoroughness and repeatability of your reviews is glorious.

@no.way.out_ Ай бұрын

the quality of your videos are unmatched. seriously, you show us everything we could have asked for. so professional, congrats!

@Evo_Spec Ай бұрын

I didn't realize Aurora's videos were released so late XD Will definitely check this out in the morning! Aurora's reviews are so in depth and technical. Definitely the gold standard of 3d printer reviews!

@AuroraTech Ай бұрын

We stay up late during the summer holidays :)

@User7039 Ай бұрын

Another great review. Aurora Tech does a better job than most QC departments.

@ajlbeer Ай бұрын

You guys have definitely become the go-to channel for 3D printer reviews. But instead of only measuring print quality by comparing printers based on their top recommended speed, I'd love to see a comparison using a standardized print speed. For example, what would a lama print from the top 10 printers look like if they all printed at 450m/s?

@cs319103 Ай бұрын

I've been waiting for this review! No other channel goes into the depth and analysis as you both do. Aurora Tech has THE BEST reviews. period.

@NunoPereira Ай бұрын

I think this is one of the most wanted reviews of the year.... the first Bambu multi material rival arrive! Great review as always, for buying new 3d printer, your channel is the top to search.

@anthonylong5870 Ай бұрын

YES! good job Aurora I have been waiting for your review of this

@oleurgast730 Ай бұрын

For problems with z-offset: The termistor of the heat bed is on the underside of the bed. So the moment the thermistor sensors final temperature reached, the upper surface of the bed has not reached final temperature jet. After the printbed is signaled to have reached the final temperature, always wait 5 to 20 minutes (depending on the printer and used temperatures), so the bed´s deformation after heating has stopped. Than you start the ABL process. Preheating the bed, than waiting, has always improved my first layer. Sadly, many reviews tell how fast the printer heats up and start the print. An extra 10 or 20 minutes waiting time would result in bad reviews... On my Qidi X-Max 3 there is even a sticker telling to preheat and give time. However, in the slicer profiles there is no wait 5 (or more) minutes waiting time. Just add a line in the gcode after bed heating to wait - and first layer improves.

@bryancampbell4604 Ай бұрын

You're using than wrong. Than is to compare, and then is to tell what is happening, happened, or going to happen.

@Mockthenerd Күн бұрын

@@bryancampbell4604 Nobody likes a grammar Nazi

@f8haus 29 күн бұрын

Aurora Tech continues to be one of the best channels on KZfaq. Thank you for your hard work.

@ChazBword Ай бұрын

ANOTHER ONE! Another amazing Aurora Tech video with such professional attention to details. So thorough. Love the content you two create.

@ItsHydraX8 8 күн бұрын

Gotta say I love the thoroughness of these videos. Please keep it up. It has greatly influenced my final decision when it comes to a new printer. Even though I don't buy a new one often, Im sure for many others like myself I come back to this channel time and time again for insight on what is new for each and every new printer on the market. Thank you!

@33DM Ай бұрын

Sempre professionale ed imparziale nelle tue recensioni! Sei il punto di riferimento per tutti noi nella stampa 3D! GRAZIE!!!

@Sisu_Snacks1917 28 күн бұрын

I just went through the process of removing my MMUS2 from my Prusa MK3S+. I was thinking of doing the upgrade to the 3.9 or 4 with MMU3, but thought I should see what is out there with a similar price. I saw this review with 7 hours left on the early-bird pricing. Thank you so much for your detailed reviews. You have saved me both money and a crazy amount of time/effort. Crispy high-fives for everybody at Aurora tech.

@GetDerpyTTV 3 күн бұрын

This is the video that sold me on the kobra 3 combo for my first printer, thanks!

@Thisdudechannel Ай бұрын

great work. Glad this ch is growing

@koomar341 26 күн бұрын

Awesome reviews as always Aurora Tech! You guys are the youngest but best 3d printer reviewers.

@billb921 Ай бұрын

The exact review I was hoping for, perfect...Thanks!

@drgalvanimd Ай бұрын

they grow up so fast... congrats on the channel! Great job as always!

@CorrodedGalaxy 14 күн бұрын

i just got mine yesterday :) thanks for making this video i realized how many other features i missed!

@tomwitman7465 29 күн бұрын

Another excellent review. THE place for honest reviews! Keep up the good work!

@KarlBunker 29 күн бұрын

Whenever I watch my printer running, one of the Aurora Tech "printer in action" tunes starts playing in my head. 🎶😀

@kc86 24 күн бұрын

Thank you for the excellent introduction and thorough review of the machine. The pros and cons are clearly outlined, which helped me decide between this and the Bambu. I chose to get this machine because I can see the potential for improvements. You are a great reviewer, and I thank you for the helpful information.

@ShiCkM 8 күн бұрын

and how is ure experiance?

@bobrutz4424 Ай бұрын

Another great and honest review from the best reviewer out there,thanks Aurora👍👍👍

@shawnmichaelis1609 29 күн бұрын

that tolerance test was insane! i wish mine was that good

@StewKeto3DPrinting Ай бұрын

Enjoyable and informative as usual; thank you. I see a growing trend amongst the printers you've reviewed with auto-Z offset... they aren't all that they're cracked up to be. I manually set mine on all of my printers, since I like a little more squish with some materials.

@bizzik1841 29 күн бұрын

You have the best reviews.

@songhappy2547 10 күн бұрын

this is super helpful, thank you

@TheRiddimselecta 29 күн бұрын

I subscribed out of respect for your knowledge of Super Saiyan Blue & Ultra Ego

@Zitong-Angela 23 күн бұрын

awsome and thoughtful review 😍maybe one day i'll finally get my printer working...

@awilliams1701 29 күн бұрын

lol I'm pretty sure my prusa mk4 can print that same hello kitty model with the same size tower maybe less, but it has no poop shoot or poop collection system. So the tower is it. Either way it's using less filament. The MMU3 is the most effecient single nozzle multi material system.

@gremlin60 29 күн бұрын

Thanks again for a great video. Have now orderd one. now just need to wait... I have a anycubic vyper now. Of all the printers i have had, it is probably the best one i have had. It just works all the time, but so slow, so needed a upgrade.

@avejst Ай бұрын

Impressive printer Great review as always Thanks for sharing 🙂

@andrzejwegrzyn5524 23 күн бұрын

Great review, thanks 👍

@corlissmedia2.0 Ай бұрын

Great video!

@aeonjoey3d Ай бұрын

Here we go! Finally some answers.

@BennyTygohome 29 күн бұрын

This looks like a winner

@Maffy0Bear 29 күн бұрын

number one review channel by far. no bullshit.

@aspectratio703 Ай бұрын

You always do such a thoughtful, thorough job of reviews. I was wondering “why is she using that stylus thing to press the touch screen buttons” and of course it’s so your hand doesn’t get in the way so we can see what’s being pressed. So great. Congrats.

@pacificcoastminiatures Ай бұрын

Great review as always Aurora! Nice printer and AMS but these manufacturers really need to figure out a way to reduce filament change times and the waste produced.

@blalesnail3098 Ай бұрын

Seems like a much better machine than I anticipated. Wish I'd jumped on the $350 amazon sale.

@CristianoWaster Ай бұрын

Another great review! In Brazil this machine there's a huge price difference with Bambu A1 (I found Kobra 3 Combo more cheap then A1 mini combo). If Anycubic improve the printer quality and allow change color change tower for another stl, I think I will give a chance to this machine!

@Drd4all Ай бұрын

Don't do that stupid mistake man I beg you. Bambulab currently has, until de 5'th of July, a anniversary sale so all the prices are they lowest they ever been. Get yourself the A1 and be done with at this "auto offset, but it's a bit too high bullshit"

@luislhg 23 күн бұрын

@@Drd4allbambu prices are multiplied by 3 in Brazil, there are no sales either... Only creality and sometimes anycubic are reasonable affordable

@sethufford5727 24 күн бұрын

Love these videos, I wish I could get my printers to be as reliable. 😅

@redline6871 24 күн бұрын

Ordered one myself I will for sure slow it down I never printed at max speeds just being able to print and dry filament all in one combined unit sold me. I’m sure they will have updates for the z offset to make it better.

@D_Deimos Ай бұрын

There is an Orca Slicer based Anycubic Slicer that is in beta, it seems to be at least v2.0 of Orca. I did notice, however, that you can NOT adjust the flushing volumes between filaments. Anycubic really needs to change their firmware to allow adjustment of flush between different colors to minimize waste, the print currently allows you to only adjust a global flush volume directly from the printer screen.

@elliot3147 29 күн бұрын

I wanted to see this vs A1

@erickkang6385 28 күн бұрын

Can you please do a review on the bambu lab p1s❤

@deviouscat0 18 күн бұрын

24:20 If you buy the ACE pro separately from the printer, it is $300 USD. It is only $110 USD if you buy it along with the printer. Bambu Lab also discounts their AMS units if you buy them in a combo with the printer.

@loganmacneil3424 3 күн бұрын

Mine was the opposite and had a offset that was smearing every layer and pulling prints off the bed regardless of the time it was heated, I troubleshot for over an hour so heat wasn't the reason and the only thing that helped was a permanent 0.05 z-axis offset profile. After that its been a workhorse, the only other thing i changed was using bed adhesive as it didn't really have the holding power without it for any small prints or tree supports.

@quanghoangang655 Ай бұрын

Great video! how about this printer compare with bambulab a1?

@tweekFPV Ай бұрын

👍🏻👍🏻

@JackKennedy1963 25 күн бұрын

Great review!!!!! I believe this printer has a phone app , makeronline, and some units come with a camera? Would love to get more insights on the app and Kobra's ecosystem

@3dtechnologies153 Ай бұрын

Please review FLSUN S1

@BennyTygohome Ай бұрын

This is great combo printer to see. It'll kinda force advancement with competition, such as the A1, which this combo seems it's almost trying to clone.

@bradg8664 Ай бұрын

Can you please do a video on removing the tube from the extruder. I can’t never get them out

@wiwibaguette6683 Ай бұрын

I told myself to not use any cubic after the k2n, however this looks nice, despite the Pom wheel a axis and the slightly worse firmware and automatic-bility

@huzzygam1 Ай бұрын

Another amazing review, I’m conflicted with this machine, on one hand it’s an excellent machine at a fantastic price but….. if only it could do abrasive filament and make better use of its 300c hot end , I’m not asking it to do a hello kitty and a pc/cf part at the same time but the option would be great

@riodave4954 Ай бұрын

Been waiting for this review for a while, I got the printer maybe 5 days ago and in love it with.. I've been using it more then my k1 so far since I don't need to worry about loading and unloading filament, it does purge more then I like and that's because of the slicer and no letting u use it as infill.. I've heard it's going open source at some point cause omg I hate there slicer even a dark mode would make there slicer better.. but for now enjoying it! What free item did u get? I got the mouse but it was DOA. Also my ACE system squeals when using the 1st spot need to open it or get in contact with anycubic to replace or send parts to fix but still not to bad :)

@notchipotle Күн бұрын

I got mine yesterday, crazy deal for $450, it just works like my bambulab A1, no problem so far. But I will change all the wheels to polycarbonate

@BrianDavisDivis 23 күн бұрын

Amazingly thorough review! I was thinking about getting into multiple materials for a while. Seeing this, I am not sold and will probably save up for MMU3 instead. It's cheaper (if you already have MK4, which I do) and it seems to produce much less waste while probably being a bit faster and with superior print quality. Any thoughts on that? Thanks!

@aeonjoey3d Ай бұрын

4:39: RedOne… let’s go to the beach beach, let’s go get away… ✨

@nuy6n6nn 27 күн бұрын

Shout out to the Ultimaker machine in the background being used as a filament dry box 😂

@jamieclarke321 28 күн бұрын

Printing at the pace of though :D

@gman9543 Ай бұрын

I question the long-term reliability though. My experience with Anycubic is that they generally print pretty well out of the box, but then start having problems after a few spools of filament have been run through. This has been consistent with their Mega i3, and Pro Max v2. Printed great out of the box, but then ended up with extruder and hotend clogging issues that pretty much killed any future productivity.

@StumpyTales 29 күн бұрын

I LOVE the improvisation of stacking the printer on top of the filament unit, but doesn't it prevent the unit being opened to change filaments etc?

@jean-marcgruninger9019 Ай бұрын

wow! these new colour printers are crazy cheap, but for me building the printer is the part i like , so i would probably go for a printer that came as a kit.

@aeonjoey3d Ай бұрын

Thank you, this is what a lot of people mix up, some people are in the hobby for the printer, some are in it for the CAD and model design so the printer needs to just print. I think we need to differentiate it as “3D printers” vs “3D printing” there’s lots of overlap of course, but while I started with a reprap, voron, and lulzbot person, I’m now a Bambu user because I design cad for a living and don’t have time anymore to fix the printer. I just need it to work.

@notchipotle 26 күн бұрын

I wish AMS also function as dryer, humidity is around 70-100% here

@918swimbikerun 11 күн бұрын

How do I select the appropriate sequence for filament in the touchscreen? I had a black gray white green design. The software on the touchscreen is unclear filament is where? They are setup accordingly in the dryer but how do I know which is 1-4 after I push print?

@Doogleraia Ай бұрын

All AnyCubic needs to make now, is a fast coreXY printer that the Ace Pro system works with.. and Bambu Lab doesn't have anything to "sell" that isn't just a higher priced version of what most other brands can do now. What is Bambu Lab going to do next to stand out? Reliable and fast belt-printer with multi-filament? Multi-resin printer for "multi-color" resin? SLS for consumer-grade that doesn't break the bank?

@manreaper1238 25 күн бұрын

Does this printer still have a PTFE tube in the hotend?

@TechExploresNYC 26 күн бұрын

15:55 both filament poop AND the purge tower?

@szerli4023 18 күн бұрын

Hello. Would you recommend this over Bambu Lab A1 printer?

@mazmorbid5840 Ай бұрын

Those print speeds !! I'm still printing at 60mm/s on a CR10 😂😂

@mygeekycreations 11 күн бұрын

Thank you for the review! One thing is what speeds did you use for everything? I like that you have the temp per filament you used but did you use the default 300 for all the prints? Did you modify any of the percentages for things?

@KnuXx28 13 күн бұрын

just waiting for them to fix the slicer and add some gui features. it leaves much to be desired and is the only issue i have experienced and unfortunately it isn't a light issue as it effects the experience greatly. i hope they fix the problems the machine has and add full color and flush management.

@Jbobonline Ай бұрын

What are you guys doing with all the printed garbage cans?

@LTthePrintingKing Ай бұрын

Do you know if you can use the ACE pro for other printers like anycubic pro I saw at 21:15 that the anycubic korba 2 pro had ACE pro under it so just curious?

@AuroraTech 29 күн бұрын

I don't think so, as your print head needs to have 4 Bowden tube inlets and a firmware that support filament change.

@nachot6592 13 күн бұрын

Does anybody know why can't I change the quality of only this video in particular?

@802Garage Ай бұрын

Seems solid overall, but cloud only printing? Why wouldn't local printing features be finished first? That's backwards.

@chuckrodriguezfishing2799 21 күн бұрын

Thank you……

@doranku 28 күн бұрын

Looks like a nice bedslinger. Just needs to be potty trained for multicolour and a must is the LAN only mode. Just wait till all promises are delivered upon.

@anthonylong5870 Ай бұрын

I noticed that the Kobra 3 had a total of 234g of filament used for the multicolor Hello kitty and the Bambu had 276g and just its flush was ....The Kobra 3 is so much more efficient it seems and thats without tweaking anything like the Bambu was.....And also the Kobra 3 was 5 hours faster!...incredible

@Feibie Ай бұрын

I've been telling people to give this combo consideration when they were discussing options on reddit for multi spool system, Creality or Bambu were the main contenders and I suggested this being very budget friendly in comparison and it was dismissed for bring 'old tech'

@anthonylong5870 Ай бұрын

@@Feibie Funny thing is Bambu are all 2-3 year old tech. The Kobra 3 has surpassed them in just about every spec category

@Feibie Ай бұрын

@@anthonylong5870 yeah, that's reddit for you though lol

@anthonylong5870 Ай бұрын

@@Feibie The Bambu cult is real. Definitely the scientologists of 3D printing lol

@Feibie Ай бұрын

@@anthonylong5870 I reckon the hate for Creality is stronger than the Bambu cult. Lol

@edfhobbies556 Ай бұрын

Very good cake for less than 500!!

@Chrisisthebest28iy Ай бұрын

Aurora did you review the orangestrom giga the big printer that has a 800 X 800 X 1000

@AuroraTech Ай бұрын

Coming next

@Chrisisthebest28iy Ай бұрын

Yes I can’t wait 🎉

@adolphweidanz2143 27 күн бұрын

Great review. I tried ordering one, but for some reason they won't ship to the US Virgin Islands. I've sent 2 emails to them, but have not heard back.

@Xenthera Ай бұрын

1:33 Printing at the Pace of Though Does no one proof read anymore?

@eaman11 Ай бұрын

Anycubic and Creality are just releasing their filament changer solution, Bambulab is having a month long sale to empty the inventory, I guess that for the back to school time Bambu will release the new models with a new solution like multi extrusion that won't waste time and filament.

@riceball4u172 Ай бұрын

Oh yea, to save filaments, you should stop using infills and use 3-5 shell layer which will make it stronger

@patrickcadieux3264 9 күн бұрын

Would you recomend this for a beginners first buy to get started? Im trying to decide o what to buy. I. Stuck between the kobra 3. Elegoos neptune 4 plus and bambus p1p p1s not sure what i should get as a biginner looking to get into 3d printing... any information would greatly be apriciated! Amaizing video btw best one out for this printer by far

@AuroraTech 9 күн бұрын

Please visit my website auroratechchannel.com for my recommendation list.

@st0mper121 Ай бұрын

Ok I have been looking into getting myself a multicolor 3d printer. I own a few older printers. My concern with this printer is your making a purge block AND have 3d printer poop. thought using the Poop method, I thought it don't need purge block? Am i wrong?

@petercallison5765 26 күн бұрын

You can get pretty good results without a purge block.

@corlissmedia2.0 24 күн бұрын

Here's a Creality Slicer Update: The newest version dated July 2 DOES NOT WORK ON MY WIN10 MACHINE. The previous version didn't work either. Both installations locked up when the programs loaded. After selection a K1 and a KMax, a box appears that says something's missing, and says it will load when I start the programs, but neither program will load. I have to use Task Manager to end both programs.

@MrJlhhagood2 9 күн бұрын

Torn between a1 and k3

@XxOjotaxX 23 күн бұрын

Do you have problem with bridging?

@C650101 Ай бұрын

Great review. Fact needs cloud immediate fail for me

@laich2 29 күн бұрын

i think watch from a youtube video: one way to use the flush plastic is to print one model that does not care color alongside the main model. for example, woodworking corner bracket.

@ErikPs Ай бұрын

Hey Aurora, guys! With what wouild pick? A1 or this Kobra 3? Without the ASM or the ACE

@AuroraTech 29 күн бұрын

In terms of the multiple filament box, the ACE Pro works better than the AMS Lite and even better than the AMS. If a future firmware update fixes the auto Z issue, this Kobra 3 combo could be a better option than the A1+AMS Lite.

@QuietMikeW 29 күн бұрын

That’s pretty cool and good price, but I can’t get over the amount of waste for color changes!

@gameaddict6969 Ай бұрын

Does every filament have to be a certain temperature? I've noticed that they are all different. Even the bed temps are all different. Is this why my prints have failed from time to time? Should I do a temp tower for every spool I get? New plastic pusher here..

@petercallison5765 26 күн бұрын

Generally, filaments will print reasonably well over a range of temperatures

@Venomcmar 29 күн бұрын

I want to know if this machine is better than the Ender 3 V3. I want to buy one and the fact that this one has multi filament is a plus compared to the Ender. But I don´t know which one has better quality. Can you please give me your opinion? Thanks!