Anycubic Kobra Max - The Best BIG 3D Printer?

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For a few months I have been printing BIG designs with the AnyCubic Kobra Max 3D printer. Is this 400mm x 400mm x 450mm the BEST BIG 3D Printer on the market? Check out this in depth review that is more than a first impressions take on the AnyCubic Kobra Max!
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TimeStamps:
0:00 - Intro
0:42 - Review Disclosure
0:54 - Specfications
3:51 - Temperature Issues
5:55 - Part Cooling Mod
7:13 - Patron Shout-Out
7:46 - Print Results
11:53 - Pros
13:53 - Cons
16:15 - The FAILURE!
18:01 - Linear Advance?
18:37 - The "Open Source" Marlin Problem...
20:10 - Who is this machine for?
22:12 - Outro
The opinions expressed in this video are my own, from my personal experience. This is not a paid product advertisement. Please feel free to let me know what you think of this tool, or suggest alternatives I should check out. Disclaimer: This is not a paid advertisement. This video is solely my opinions from the use of these products and based on the specifications of them. Some of the links provided are AMAZON AFFILIATE LINKS or others. Affiliate links give the MandicReally a small advertising fee for every purchase made via those links. This does not cost you anything more than if you purchased them normally.
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@MandicReally Жыл бұрын

It has officially been over 3 months since Anycubic told me they’d release the source code for their use of Marlin Firmware on the Kobra Max, “in 2-3 months”. They still have not released it. When I contacted them to ask about the timeline passing, they told me "Release time of open source is uncertain but in the plan." And told me to check their Facebook page for official announcements...

@xadiimagine Жыл бұрын

Thank you I've been waiting for this, will help me make my decision to get the cr-10s pro v2 instead over the kobra plus lol

@TheRealSeptimusPrime Жыл бұрын

I really like my Kobra Max but their attempts to keep everything proprietary are truly the main reason I cannot recommend these printers to anyone else. While I have the patience and resolve to deal with their service department, most people don’t. I’m not sure how they plan to grow the brand reputation with the attitude that their machines are just fine as they are, but it seems to be a very problematic approach.

@JT40_ Жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing this, we are really hoping for Anycubic to release the source code!

@xadiimagine Жыл бұрын

They haven't released their source code, but I did end up getting the kobra max and the pause at height works perfectly now!

@younggator996 Жыл бұрын

When you printed with supports did you have any issues mine fuses the supports to the printed part and ive tried everything to fix it😅

@bysalla Жыл бұрын

yes, I would love a video explaining everything about printing with a .6 or higher nozzle.

@staticdrama Жыл бұрын

1 mm nozzle please, thanks!

@whoopace17 Жыл бұрын

I have been tweaking and tuning my max for over a month. I found stringing to be awful out of the box. Initial though was to fine tune the retraction. While it helped, it was never enough. I accidentally found out it was running way hot one day by leaving my cura setting at 190 when the filament called for 230. It turned out beautiful... It was then I realized, holy cow this things runs waaaay hot. So it's very nice to see you acknowledge this. Thanks for the great review. I will be following your videos.

@Souldamnation13 Жыл бұрын

dude your videos are underrated. i scrolled down after watching and expecting ALOT more views. Your transparency disclosure, attention to details and just overall video is great. some of the best videos on 3D printing i have seen.

@FilamentStories Жыл бұрын

What an excellent review. Thank you for your candor on the pros and cons. I have a Kobra Max and have encountered all the print issues you've shown. I'm still struggling to get good prints with larger nozzles. Thanks for the fan shroud modification and the information on printing temperature deltas over other printers. Your camera work is beautiful! And of course love the mega trash can!

@AndrewMurphy8383 Жыл бұрын

I dont see why you and other have such a big issue my question for you is did you did a auto pid tune a estep tune. I was getting blobs but there is code when using protonface that you can go in turn off that fix my blob issue

@Badkitty24 Жыл бұрын

I've had my Max for a month now and I'm printing full sized mandalorian armor pieces with .6 and .8 nozzles in pla. My speed is capped at 80mm/sec for all speed settings. My prints come out FANTASTIC!!!!! Once I'm done with my armor, I'm going to play around with increasing temp and speeds, but i don't want to jinx it right now. Ouf of the box, this is printing 14hr parts on my ender 3 in just over 9hrs. I love it! I run 215c for PLA with .6 nozzle...and 235c PLA for .8 nozzle at same speeds. Smooth lines @.28 & .32layers.. No underextrusion I level my bed once per nozzle change and print many parts without needing to level again. My ender is now my 2nd printer if I'm doing multi part projects.

@mml3140 Жыл бұрын

Are you in the fb group? Would love a .6 profile

@scottrichards5158 11 ай бұрын

Mine strings alot which cause the very base level to fail over and over any advice?

@MandicReally Жыл бұрын

WAIT, I JUST Reviewed the Elegoo Neptune 3 Max, an even BIGGER and CHEAPER printer! Check it out in this video to see how it compares: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/e8iBqLNj0qiydqc.html Also Anycubic has a PEI bed for the Kobra Max now!: shrsl.com/41ozo Anycubic Kobra Max: tinyurl.com/KobraMax Elegoo Neptune 3 Max: tinyurl.com/Neptune3Max (affiliate links)

@MorphMixologyReptiles Жыл бұрын

Great video bro. Been looking forward to this one. I’m pretty happy with mine so far and the filament runout has been a lifesaver.

@thebrassgoblin5454 Жыл бұрын

Depth of the review is excellent. I just purchased on of these for wargaming terrain. Keep up the great work! Subscribed and rang that bell.

@curtishamond7950 Жыл бұрын

I've got the plus, and outside of some of the functions that I should be able to do, it prints unbelievably well. I did have a print stick too much, so I froze it with an air canister (once the bed cooled 😆) and it popped right off. But I almost always get smooth prints stock using cura. I hope you get this dialed in more because it's an amazing line.

@MandicReally Жыл бұрын

2 months after this review went up, AnyCubic has released the firmware source code: github.com/ANYCUBIC-3D/Kobra_Max After digging through the config file, I can confirm that Linear Advance was NOT enabled.

@neilbradley5968 Жыл бұрын

Have you run any tests after enabling it to see if your print quality improved?

@DaiShuryoTechnus 7 ай бұрын

Can it still be enabled?

@thenextlayer Жыл бұрын

Wow, your video quality is just phenomenal, definitely goign to look at your equipment list and try to learn from everything you've done here...

@Cferg Жыл бұрын

Great review! Thank you for confirming the temperature issue. I have a Vyper and it’s been difficult to print PLA Meta since it has a low melting point. I sent a M302 P1 gcode to the printer so I could print much lower temps.

@thebrokenrojin5916 Жыл бұрын

very informative and detailed! thanks! trying to decide on this or the kobra plus

@rikosmakermachine Жыл бұрын

Excellent review. And I agree on just about every point, especially regarding the firmware limitations and ANYCUBIC dragging their feet on the source code. I had to flash the Community Edition on my Vyper just to get the functionality I needed. The Z-offset resolution was a huge point of pain for me in the beginning. Also, I run Octoprint on all my printers and the stock firmware on the Vyper/Kobra Max do not play well with it. And the bed adhesion is a nightmare. I was relieved and also frustrated to see that I wasn’t the only one having that problem. Really appreciate the amount of information you packed into this review. And as always, stellar camera work. Your use of a motion rig really adds a unique touch.

@daveglas1972 Жыл бұрын

Just found out that octoprint does not run well on the max

@rikosmakermachine Жыл бұрын

@@daveglas1972The Vyper/Kobra series firmware doesn’t like Octoprint, no. Vyper has the Community Edition which runs with Octoprint very well, but nothing for the Kobra series yet.

@cjducky Жыл бұрын

Getting my Kobra Max tomorrow. Excited to print full helmets without having to glue pieces together!

@jack0cat Жыл бұрын

I replaced the bed with a mirror I had cut to fit and Z offset at 0.15 it still sticks good with hairspray and I don’t need a hammer and chisel.

@matthewprince6157 Жыл бұрын

Great review! I feel like I'm very informed on this now. It's criminal videos of your quality and standard don't' have more views!

@michaelwenman2348 Жыл бұрын

LOVE YOUR SHIRT. Absolutely the best!!!

@samokralj3758 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for your video, it really tells a true story about this machine. Fan ducts are also top notch. Is there an option of you revealing your slicer settings, especially for larger nozzle sizes (0.6 and 0.8 mm)? I'm struggling a bit with my setup (both in Cura as in Prusaslicer) and am also experiencing a lot of stringing issues (retraction and temperature change deal with some of it but not all). Any advice on how to tackle the aforementioned problem? I apologize, despite your thorough effort, we still want more :)

@tjmfs1981 8 ай бұрын

I have the chiron. I have never, never had to pry prints off the heat bed. Just let it finish, then cool to room temperature and it literally pops off the bed.

@seancollins9745 Жыл бұрын

so far, I am happy with mine during a very challenging first print

@ThinAir-3D Жыл бұрын

Great review, very thorough! Thank you for fighting through the irritations to make this video happen, haha.

@MandicReally Жыл бұрын

Thanks! It’s an uphill battle some days. Glad to have gotten the video out at least.

@AjtnOutOfGum Жыл бұрын

As someone who bought an anycubic mega x without much context I really appreciate your description on their marlin forks. Trying to pause prints at particular heights was also the catalyst. For a beginner it's really confusing to hear a machine is running Marlin and then have marlin gcode not work. Thanks!

@richardchildress9031 Жыл бұрын

thanks for the honest review.

@ojtothemax Жыл бұрын

The firmware was finally released last week. Looking forward to what changes will come!

@cowboygeologist7772 5 ай бұрын

Thank you for the video. I just got mine.

@MandicReally 5 ай бұрын

Best of luck with it and happy printing

@JeromeDemers Жыл бұрын

nice review and nice overall video quality/content. That edelkrone slider does make those shot look real pro! regarding the PEI coated sheet. Can you just place one over the glass and test it? I was looking at the wham bam PEI 410x410 sheet

@MandicReally Жыл бұрын

Wham Bam offered to send me the 410x410 to test out. So I’ll likely have that soon to at least preliminary test. Watch out on TikTok, Instagram, & twitter about that.

@tjlovelady Жыл бұрын

Initially I had blobs as well. I made some tweaks..a lot of tweaks and the blobs went away. I never had an issue with the printbed however I do know some people that had a chunk taken out as well

@user-kx2uz6vo9g Жыл бұрын

I am re-stating my original comment after much fiddling and tuning in Cura. Thank you for the free fan shroud design you made available for all the kobra people, it's a lovely thing to see people trying to support each other on their tedious journey to the perfect print. I have dialed in a near perfect profile for the Kobra Plus (Cura) that should work for the max as well, if you are still trying to sort out stringing and blobs. With the shroud mod of yours, an e3d steel nozzle x, pronterface calibrations, and an in-slicer z-offset below the built in .5 increment, I am getting really great tiny detail print results. I hope to make a consolidated video or post somewhere for all those just starting out with the max/plus, that should save weeks of headache. There isn't much out there for these machines so far. Thanks for your temp probe revelation, ive been printing at 180, to compensate and could probably even go lower. All the best, let me know (and anyone else who stumbles upon this) if you're at all interested in a custom cura profile.

@user-kx2uz6vo9g Жыл бұрын

@@Mitchwich. I don't want to put my email here, but let me know how I can send you some info. You're using Cura i assume? Also you should try doing multiple single layer z offset calibration tests, just print basic 2d squares with different 0.1mm incremental changes in Cura's z-offset plugin addition. Mines set at .2mm for perfect layers, but it was .1mm for a while and changed after i swapped nozzles. Seemed to remedy some weird bed level issues as well

@user-kx2uz6vo9g Жыл бұрын

@@Mitchwich. reddit, leave your username and ill message you.

@rpm7x7 Жыл бұрын

@@Mitchwich. How did it go? If that profile was the fix for the stringing/blobbing printing at fast speeds, I might pull the trigger on this machine

@TheRealSeptimusPrime Жыл бұрын

Would you mind sending it to me as well? Same username on Reddit as KZfaq, just all lowercase. Thanks!

@user-kx2uz6vo9g Жыл бұрын

sorry mitch, ill send you the profile as well, ive been working on some things and wanted to make sure everything is perfect before sending you anything. Septimus ill send it you as well! I actually talked to anycubic about how little resource their is for customers but all they offered me to help was "well pin the post on our reddit page".

@NativeTrooper976 5 ай бұрын

Thank you so much on this video!!! I've been thinking about a newer 3D printer for printing cosplay! I love my CR10-S4 but sadly its showing its age and I've had more problems than solutions and I love printing armor in a full piece.

@bobellison2547 Жыл бұрын

Fantastic review. You hit the all my gripes, especially with Anycubic (I requested the firmware too, a couple months ago). I'm almost to the point where I'm going to replace the toolhead, main board, et al. If I have to do it again, I would but this.

@bobellison2547 Жыл бұрын

Typo :) I would NOT buy again. Need to proofread better :)

@MandicReally Жыл бұрын

I AM going to do that. I edited out a segment where I told folks to subscribe to see the project. 🤣 Planning to go Direct Drive, SKR3 Mainboard, and Klipper firmware. Oh and I MAY persue getting some ground flat, cast aluminum beds made. Time will tell. Have to look into the expense, and metal prices are outrageous these days.

@3DPUK-TECH-CHANNEL Жыл бұрын

I've had amazing results and prints of the Max... But not taking away the fact I have seen some issues out there, it's a shame as it has so much potential

@gerrbearmac Жыл бұрын

@@MandicReally I will definitely check out those videos should you do a series. 👍👍

@elus89 Жыл бұрын

@@MandicReally Are you looking into the possibility of ABS after appropriate mods? Really curious if this thing will stand up.

@indominusbytecomputadoras2470 Жыл бұрын

For me this is THE BEST review on this printer, i follow several 3d printing channels, and in all of them they're praising this printer, but NOT reviewing it as complete as you do. I was considering buying this one because i want to print batches of multicolored objects, and your's is the only review that adresses that point. You saved me some money, because the troubles the Kobra Max has with the m600 Command are a deal breaker. Perhaps ill buy an Ender 5 Plus, or a CR-6 Max and retrofit them to my requirements. Thanks a lot!

@Roadsurfer2k11 11 ай бұрын

What did you get? For me it was a tossup between this and Ender 5 plus. But the cons here are killing it for me.. those prints don’t look good and I don’t want to waste $30 on a spool to see major defects. Did you see the holes on the legs of gold elephant print?

@indominusbytecomputadoras2470 6 ай бұрын

Better late than never, i got an ender 5 Plus, and i haven't assemblied yet!!, but it looked a better option for me.@@Roadsurfer2k11

@xxNightxTrainxx 11 ай бұрын

Pleaseeee make a video about printing with larger nozzles. I got a Neptunr 3 Max, and tried to make the switch, and i just could not get the settings tuned well for the life of me

@ChrisGarage-DIY Жыл бұрын

The best review I've seen on the Kobra Max... CONGRATULATIONS !!! I'd like to ask you a question. I would like a printer to make non-structural motorcycle parts (such as covers, shells, flaps, navigator supports, etc.) that allows me (even after building a box) to print in abs as well. I was undecided between the Kobra Max and the QIDI X-Max, the Kobra max attracts me for the print volume but after seeing your review I'm even more undecided. I don't know if at this point it's better to have an Ender 5 PLus 350x350x400mm (building a box) or go directly to the QIDI X-Max, which however has a small print volume (300x250x300mm). I have a budget of 1000 € and I can only buy through amazon.

@TheNextDecade Жыл бұрын

I personally would love to see a video about printing with larger nozzles and layer heights. I've been running a .8mm nozz on my CR-6 MAX and have encountered gaps like on your elephant print. Please let me know if you'd like to chat and share info for that video, I've been trying to make large nozzle printing more viable for the last few years. I have had some great successes and some less than ideal prints all because of a few slicing tweaks. I'd be more than happy to corroborate results with my similar machine. I almost got a Kobra but i'm kinda glad I held off, the CR-6 Max is pricier (and creality lmao) but I think it handled some of your issues a little better. One major mutual pain is connecting to the machine to make adjustments like esteps, I have that issue too. Great video dude, killer ink too! Subcribed~

@kirillberezin8859 9 ай бұрын

20:00 Outrageous! The code should be shipped WITH the product.

@jack0cat Жыл бұрын

I downloaded your adapter for the air duct and it works perfectly I’m currently 70% into a 70-80 hour run a 200% crystal dragon. Thank you so so much my max has been down for a few weeks because I just couldn’t control the stringing I’m getting very little totally manageable stringing and I dropped the nozzle temp by ten degrees because you were right again and it was higher than what I set it at. I have my big printer back. 👍❤️ thanks again.

@MandicReally Жыл бұрын

Excellent! Glad to hear I could help you out. Happy Printing!

@RUSHv4 11 ай бұрын

The weirdest thing for me is I kept having prints fail on the z-axis with no issues with the motors. Support made me ground the power supply to the frame and voila it printed fine. WTF!? But I had no stringing or build plate issues. All of my tuning went into temp and speed. I had to change the e-steps to handle the layer lines.

@mikejones-vd3fg Жыл бұрын

Hey thanks for the STL files, and yeah my vyper prints hot, but thankfully i dont need to get up to 240 to print abs, after some testing im finding 223 to be a sweet spot for this ABS i got which says to print between 210-230, so maybe its just a low temp abs, and also the hotend, the teflon tube (ptfe) doesnt make contact with the hot parts, it supposed to be in the cooled zone anyway but when printing with abs cooling isnt your friend so there could be possible heat creep if you crank up the temperatures. But at leaste on my Vyper the preheat abs option is set at 240 so i think its safe to use it up to that point if you can find and ABS that prints nicely there you should be fine, I did anyway. Id like to know how to just activate the middle fan to cool the hot end so you dont get heatcreep and not blow on the nozzel/part for even better ABS printing. By the way the source code is avialable, any idea what the "m10m105" error is after bed leveling? It doesnt seem to affect the level but seems like simply a forgotten space between 2 gcode commands? well m10 isnt a command, maybe they mand m110 or m100? hmm

@TheZombieSaints Жыл бұрын

The flexi factory prints are sweet man! You did a great job with the dragon. I sell a lot of ff prints at the market (I sell 3d prints and stuff) I'm thinking of getting this printer for a second printer and so I can go bigger and just get more prints done. I really liked this review. Well done. New subby here 👍

@TheZombieSaints Жыл бұрын

Ps, yeah that firmware and z height adjust are pretty much a deal breaker for me... This was on my short-list for a larger bed printer but not anymore. Cmon anycubic, sort this shit out!

@katrabeats2184 9 ай бұрын

I have the same print bed, you have to let the bed turn off after each print. It’s a setting in your sliver. I’ve never ever had an issue.

@ericlajoie8028 5 ай бұрын

i have the Kobra Plus and it's been doing weird things when i auto level. It pushes pretty hard on just the right side of the bed, especially the back side. I got a new sensor and went through the right-side gantry system and tightened it all. Maybe i need to do something to the bed...idk I'm stumped.

@GreenAppelPie Жыл бұрын

I think you’re being generous on the print quality. I’d like to see you try it with a plated solid copper nozzle. I’m betting the blobs will go away

@EEF_Animation 3 ай бұрын

a problem ive been having is that it comes out of the nozzle a few seconds late into the print, and then it just curls out of the nozzle making a huge blob on the nozzle. any tips?

@thediscoman2001 Жыл бұрын

iv got the chiron with the same builplate and bed size 400x400x450 had nothing but issues withb it untill i ripped everything out electronicsd wise and reporgrammed it and use another 32 bit controller now its absolutley mint prints are fantastic alot better than the stock one

@billmoore7306 Жыл бұрын

MandicReally, you are the second reviewer of the Kobra Max that had the bed break off on the underside of a printed object. Does the manufacturer state to clean the bed after every use? I've watched videos where residue buildup of oils and debris from previous builds could cause sticking. Did you by any chance clean the bed? I'm just curious if cleaning the bed after every use would mitigate that bed breaking off. This really gives me great pause on buying this thing after I've seen two reviewers experience this bed issue. Thanks for the review and I'm now subscribing!!!

@MandicReally Жыл бұрын

The problem (in my opinion) is actually the opposite. Printing directly to the glass is over-adhering and causing these issues. I was using MagiGoo on the glass as a “interface layer” to promote adhesion but also help in print removal. When the glass broke I had NOT freshly applied the MagiGoo right before the print (as I usually did). I assumed there was enough residual on the bed and I was wrong.

@isajahtappe5961 Жыл бұрын

So should you always set the print temperature 40°C or 20% lower?

@connorhoyle2926 Жыл бұрын

Just get a cr10s5 if you need this build volume. Its got some problems but its bigger and all the problems can be fixed with a bl touch and printed parts.

@timbercretjpag6051 Жыл бұрын

Hello, I need a printer recommendation in the 400x400x400 or 500x500x500 format, but one that does not have printing problems.

@mikuushita1830 9 ай бұрын

Is there an alternative up to 1.200,- which would lead to less problems with kinda the same good points? Im always finding posts which say this is the best one for large prints - I need to print costume parts but dont have too much time for tinkering with my printer a lot Would be nice if someone had recommedations, thanks a lot :D

@enriquecorona7176 Жыл бұрын

I bought my kobra max about a month ago and I was liking it until cura started crashing its very frustrating du u have any advice. It says that the object I'm trying to slice is open somewhere else. But it's not need help plz😢😢😢 I'm a beginner

@nickgiaimo3183 Жыл бұрын

What slicer do you use for this? I use cura on my vyper but haven't got cura to work for this max yet. Help lol

@billb921 3 ай бұрын

Has the "Open" firmware issues been resolved

@manuelfantoni115 Жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot for your review. Yes, I am an aircraft model maker and I am interested to a big format 3d printer. Actually, Kobra Max seems what I need.. I hope. Have you any suggestion about? Is there a better large format (almost 400-500mm) 3d printer?

@MandicReally Жыл бұрын

I have ZERO experience with it, but Elegoo has a new “Neptune 3 Max” coming out very soon. It’s cheaper, bigger, and has direct drive. Again I have experience with it yet, but it seems like a better machine overall. I cannot recommend it without trying it though, for all I know there are some fatal issues with it.

@wireless1601 Жыл бұрын

Hey how would you compare this to the elegoo max? Which one would you rather have? With the consideration of having to change out the hot end and heating block and thermal sensor? Would truly appreciate your thoughts.

@Roadsurfer2k11 11 ай бұрын

Thanks for the unbiased review. I almost definitely got the max until I read a review site meantioned poor prints, and this vid showed it. Any other recommendation as first timer? I was considering Ender neo max a month ago, and Ender 5 plus. Something with quality print to not waste money in filament

@MandicReally 11 ай бұрын

I recently reviewed the Elegoo Neptune 3 Max. That has replaced the Kobra Max for me: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/e8iBqLNj0qiydqc.html

@jimbo8390 8 ай бұрын

I'm very new to this like 2 months of experience don't know much any tips with this printer would be appreciated

@mattr3194 Жыл бұрын

Currently printing with the Modix line of big printers, up to a square meter. Also has the option for an enclosure.

@MandicReally Жыл бұрын

Starting at the low low price of $5000! I kid, but those machines are really servicing an entirely different market.

@heyitstor420 7 ай бұрын

While I dont get check out all your videos often, I am always happy with the honest reviews when I do (as well as opening them up and fully showing the machine)

@RealBarok Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@sniperxxx88 Жыл бұрын

I have a kobra plus and cure dose not play nice with it and if I set a print that should take 2 hours i normally have to add 3 hours to it because that's how slow is it I did a speed test between my ender 3 v1 and the kobra plus with the same print and filament and the xyz cube I was doing at stock speeds took 1 hour on my ender and 3 hours on my kobra plus

11 ай бұрын

hmm, i have never had any problem with prints getting stuck to the bed. i loooove that bed

@fisheye3d1727 Жыл бұрын

Have you thought about taking the nozzle out and putting the temp probe inside?

@MandicReally Жыл бұрын

I had considered it but it’s hard to ensure I’m getting accurate readings unless I do something like make a nozzle that is intended to hold a thermistor. Not something I had time for during this review. May be a system I should implement in the future.

@TopFurret Жыл бұрын

Anyone know if this would be good for printing things big enough for a ball python to use? I specifically want to make custom hides

@Syarnis 9 ай бұрын

I have a Kobra Max and plan to get a second one soon. It is my work horse. I print life-size anime characters on it and the machine runs virtually non-stop. I have to buy 5kg spools of filament to make these beasts. I know it has issues, but I love it. It was an upgrade from my Chiron.

@MandicReally 9 ай бұрын

Well then maybe you’ll love the new Kobra 2 Max they just announced. Looks like it fixes a few of my complaints with the original but I don’t have one to say. tinyurl.com/Kobra2Launch (affiliate link)

@jimbo8390 8 ай бұрын

So I didnt hear you can I couldn't use it but can epa-cf work on this printer boss man

@stephennummie7631 2 ай бұрын

Hi there just seeing when can I get the file to make the Oscar the grouch

@gerrbearmac Жыл бұрын

Curious if you will try some of the community developed firmware. It’s out of my comfort zone at the moment but curious to see if that would improve this printer

@MandicReally Жыл бұрын

There isn’t community firmware yet. That’s effectively what I was saying I set out to make. But until Anycubic releases the source code, it’s not happening. I’m going to likely swap out the board for one well support by firmwares and to add functionality I want. So likely won’t be testing anything further.

@gerrbearmac Жыл бұрын

@@MandicReally there is a youtube creator by the name of @studiozombie that has created firmware for the Vyper but maybe the Vyper is different enough that it isn’t exactly compatible with the Kobra

@MandicReally Жыл бұрын

@@gerrbearmac it is different sadly. The Vyper board uses a different processor.

@gerrbearmac Жыл бұрын

@@MandicReally ahhhh that makes sense. Thanks for the replies!

@nolesen5699 Жыл бұрын

you can easily get around the firmware crash by Disabling the power resume feature, from what i can tell on the factory firmware the machine crashes when it tries to save the location on the sdcard twice, once for the "pause" the other for the recovery feature. You could also use the Community edition firmware which just rocks.

@MandicReally Жыл бұрын

Community edition firmware is only just becoming available for this machine. They only released the Firmware Source code a few weeks ago, so WAY after I posted this video. Vyper community firmware doesn't work on this machine at all.

@nolesen5699 Жыл бұрын

@@MandicReally good to know, as this machine looks killer, i have purchased 4 used vypers for myself and sold them to my nephews, all running CE, thanks for replying and keep up the great videos!

@kilianlindlbauer8277 Жыл бұрын

I've never seen a stock machine with linear advance enabled, let alone a k value set. The only one that state they have linear advance is sovol, but if look a bit closer on their machine you will see a creality v4.2.2 board. Virtually all creality boards run the drivers in standalone mode, meaning all functions besides being quieter are disabled (no sensorless homing, no stepper current via firmware and no linear advance) I dont blame anycubic for not enabling linear advance since non of the other do it, but it would be a big selling point, especially on such a big bowden machine. The m600 (pause gcode) is also disabled on most machine (creality again for example). The real disappointment is the processor, this machine would greatly profit from klipper (pressure advance, input shaper)

@lindamuvic8110 Жыл бұрын

Thanks.

@compubyte2010 Жыл бұрын

great info! , and absolutely would like to see how to ENLARGE .STL's to print properly !!!

@thefirstlayer350 7 ай бұрын

I was recently given a Creality CR6-Max. Same volume printer. It was given to me because the prior owners could not get it to print well. I removed the MicroSwiss hot end, returned it to stock and it prints great. As I watch this video, I see how much better built the CR6-Max is. Larger stronger fame, better support for the bed, etc. It even has a tool drawer. I am not a fan of the touch screen, but the CR6-Max has, with the Community Firmware, much more control of the printer. I have no knowledge of the stock firmware, it was already gone when I got it. I guess, overall, if you are needing a printer of this volume, I would look for a CR6-Max over the Anycubic Kobra Max. I say this to hopefully help someone in the market. The CR6-Max is far from perfect, but much better than this thing.

@julz9261 Жыл бұрын

Is anyone using a Double sided PEI flexible bed with magnetic base 400×400 I just order mine and its too small. I didn't measure the bed first, I just went off what the Anycubic Website, which says the bed size is 400x400. So I haven't used it yet. I'm so over prints getting destroyed while trying to remove them from the glass bed.

@wallopoingMoss3 Жыл бұрын

i think, i will buy it! take my money Anycubic

@hacklabdesign 18 күн бұрын

What's the best large format printer you can buy today?

@ka0skontrol504 Жыл бұрын

I'm wondering if Bambu Labs will make a large format printer now. Call it the X2

@MandicReally Жыл бұрын

They’ve really got to dial in their current offering. I doubt we will see a larger version anytime soon. That and Core-XY machines start to have really long belts as size goes up. That leads to belt stretch and slower speeds. I’m sure we will see a bigger one, but I don’t know when.

@milannekuhh9818 Жыл бұрын

Can i print those air duckts in PLA?

@sorryociffer Жыл бұрын

Can creality's klipper tablet be used on this and give you some more fine tuning?

@MandicReally Жыл бұрын

No. The Creality sonic pad is just a Klipper instance on a board / screen combo. It can’t run on something that Klipper otherwise can’t run on.

@leondis3704 Жыл бұрын

I literally just confirmed my order on the printer 20 mins ago and im using it for many star wars cosplays do u ave any tips for me?

@Roadsurfer2k11 11 ай бұрын

Is the printer working out for you? I was choosing between this or Ender 5 plus, or even Ender neo max. I would like to have good quality, and his Ender 5 plus sample showed it

@jamessever8936 Жыл бұрын

I've got to say it seems like a really good machine but I've had nothing but problems with it. The power supplies they make for it are faulty and can sometimes electrify the frame at the voltage from the outlet. It isn't that dangerous, but it ruins the electronics of the printer after a while. I found this out the hard way with them sending me replacement components that would also fail. Eventually they sent me a new power supply but that power supply had the same issue... :/

@shadowmosesmusic Жыл бұрын

Do you think a PID tune might help with the temperature issue? I just saw another review talk about it and figured it may help.

@MandicReally Жыл бұрын

No, PID tuning only helps the controller adjust power input to the heater to achieve (and not overshoot) a temperature. It has zero to do with the reading of the Thermistor beyond using the the reading itself. The thermistor here reads differently than other machines, that’s all there is to it. Sensor calibration CAN be achieved in firmware but it isn’t an automated function and the firmware on this machine is limited by the source code currently available.

@shadowmosesmusic Жыл бұрын

@@MandicReally Thank you for the reply. What about the firmware? I understand you have some issues - wondering if updating the firmware to V2.8.6 helps with some of the issues if not already? I'm prying because I've ordered one and want to see what to look out for prior to it's arrival. Thank you!

@MandicReally Жыл бұрын

@@shadowmosesmusic 2.8.6 IS the firmware I have on the machine. They haven't updated the Firmware once since releasing the Kobra Max to the public. All they did was release source ode so some folks could possibly compile their own versions. However the way they did that was in a different format than most Marlin releases and I am unable to work with it myself.

@ChakaHamilton Жыл бұрын

I have the Anycubic Chiron I guess this is the rebranded version? Build volume is exactly the same.

@MandicReally Жыл бұрын

Frame is pretty similar from what I've seen, but pretty much every other bit is different. Hotend, electronics, motor designs, etc.

@arivaviktor_tutpinkod Жыл бұрын

Какой принтер можешь посоветовать ?

@homemadestudios99x Жыл бұрын

What slicer do you use?

@Ryanj-dn4lw Жыл бұрын

what slicer settings do you use? just got this printer and I'm trying to dial it in better. Thanks

@MandicReally Жыл бұрын

ifu Electric Screwdriver is the one I use now: amzn.to/3yPgxxO (affiliate link)

@Ryanj-dn4lw Жыл бұрын

@@MandicReally ??

@GreenAppelPie Жыл бұрын

They need to get this updated to modern standard features, a better bed, high temp hot end etc… I’d rather update a smaller Ender

@DrekJS27 Жыл бұрын

I hated the Chiron and it looks like this has a lot of the same issues... except better wiring apparently. The chiron I got had nothing but issues in wiring. Also, blobs and cooling/extrusion issues galore.

@kenshiro2716 11 ай бұрын

I just bought one and this will be my first 3d printer, any tips?

@MandicReally 11 ай бұрын

Start small. Just cause you have a big machine doesn’t meant you need to go big. Learn a bit with smaller prints so if you have failures it won’t be so costly. Learn and get comfortable then go bigger.

@omegaodyssey0636 Жыл бұрын

I got my kobra max a few months ago as well and I haven’t seen that much stringing or blobs?

@MandicReally Жыл бұрын

Are you printing with bigger nozzles? Scaling up how much is being extruded multiplies little inconsistencies you may not notice at smaller sizes.

@tristanmiller3034 Жыл бұрын

Can you do a video about everything you’ve done to your ender 5 plus

@MandicReally Жыл бұрын

I filmed a vlog when I modded it and never got back to finishing the video. I’ll see about it. 👌🏻

@tristanmiller3034 Жыл бұрын

@@MandicReally is it a good choice for someone willing to take the time to tinker and change parts

@Mobile_Dom Жыл бұрын

the temp issue doesnt get much better when you swap a ceramic PTC heater on it. i put the trianglelabs CHC Pro, it heats up wicked fast but still cooks filament. firmware woes are correct, it kinda sucks and the wonky MCU means mainline marlin and klipper don't support it. the filament runout sensor is bunk it routinely false triggers. hotend wise I replaced the heatbreak with a bimetallic one from Brozzl, cost me like £20, well worth it, and of course the CHC Pro mentioned earlier. I've got a Volcano CHT from bondtech on order as well. I've got a flex plate in my basket but not sure whether to click buy, as you said, teeny tiny 2mm aluminium PCB, the glass is adding a tonne of rigidity and flex resistance that I don't think a PEI spring steel sheet will be able to always overcome.

@MandicReally Жыл бұрын

I’m thinking I’m going to persue a bed upgrade for the machine. Need to see if I can work with some folks on maybe a proper MIC-6 ground bed for the machine. We will see. Thankfully my filament sensor has been flawless, but that type usually are garbage. I’ve been amazed it’s held up.

@JeromeDemers Жыл бұрын

can't you place that PEI sheet directly over the glass?

@MandicReally Жыл бұрын

@@JeromeDemers it wouldn’t be something I’d advise. It would work, but insulate the bed surface from achieving proper temps. Still maybe be worth testing. The wham bam plate may be hard though since it’s actually smaller than the full bed dimensions.

@Mobile_Dom Жыл бұрын

@@JeromeDemers technically yes, but the clips barely clear the glass as it is, let alone with another 0.2mm of PEI

@JeromeDemers Жыл бұрын

@@Mobile_Dom but you know just like me that any binder clips can replace the original clips so that is not an issue. I just saw my friend use PEI sheet over the aluminum bed on his Chiron.

@tomwar4564 10 ай бұрын

Kobra max or neptun 3 max?

@Euliko0109 10 ай бұрын

Hello, please help me. I am very confused. Which of these printers is more suitable and healthy? Which one would you recommend me to buy? 🥺🙏🏻 Creality Cr 6 Max AnyCubic Kobra Max AnyCubic Chiron Elegoo Neptune 3 Max

@MandicReally 10 ай бұрын

Of those, my recommendation is the Neptune 3 Max. The Chiron is very out of date. The Kobra Max lacks direct drive and suffers for it. The CR6 Max is too expensive and lacks direct drive. Neptune 3 Max isn’t perfect but I think it is the best of that bunch. tinyurl.com/Neptune3Max (affiliate link)

@sorryociffer Жыл бұрын

I'm sure it's been mentioned already but they offer a metal, magnetic sheet for the max.

@MandicReally Жыл бұрын

They do now. I haven’t seen anyone get one yet. I went to order one but it was sold out at the time.

@robtaylor1885 Жыл бұрын

What is the best 3D scanner to use for this machine

@MandicReally Жыл бұрын

Extremely broad question. Folks are going to judge that differently. In my personal view, none of the sub-$1000 3D Scanners are worth using for anything beyond sculptures or things you truly do not care about dimensionality of. If you do care about that? The price jumps to $10,000+ with little in between. 3D Scanner tech is NOT caught up to 3D Printing tech as far as functionality, repeatability, and value (in a budget terms anyway).

@earlowens998 Жыл бұрын

One more and I'll shut up! The Ender 5 Plus can have a Z offset issue if the bed is too low when you start. Creality had a solution on their site that said to start a print and then use the screen to raise the bed. Sometimes you have to start and stop the print several times before the printer starts extruding before you get the printer bead high enough to set the z.

@krob1193 Жыл бұрын

I'm torn between this and an ender 5 plus. What would you go with?

@MandicReally Жыл бұрын

Not sure I'd go with either at the moment. The Ender 5 Plus is in desperate need of an update (an S1 version specifically). The Kobra Max, I just don't know. I'd pick it over the Ender 5 Plus, but Elegoo just announced their Neptune 3 Max that is larger, cheaper, and direct drive. I'm hopefully going to be testing that soon to compare it but I cannot say if it is a good product yet.