After a long time using a publicly accessible ultimaker, I finally decided to get my own 3d printer. I shopped around looking for a printer < $200 with easy assembly, autoleveling, a heated + removable bed, and nozzle temp that could print PETG…. Essentially i wanted an entry level ender 3 clone with a few extra convenience features. Overall, this printer has met or exceeded my expectations and is a great value for anyone buying their first printer. My criticisms mostly stem from some gaps in product documentation and my concerns regarding the difficulty of upgrading this printer should one want to do more advanced projects.
Pros:
- super easy assembly and solid build quality
- the magnetic PEI bed is awesome.
- is compatible with V6 nozzles so can easily exchange the included brass 0.4 mm nozzle for a hardened steel or wider diameter nozzle.
- super quiet! Makes less noise than most computers at full speed and is near silent when printing at slower speed with fan off.
- direct drive allows easy tuning of extruder tension and should be compatible with flexible filaments like tpu.
- the auto leveling feature works well…
- hard to find a printer that provides so much value for money out of the box.
Cons:
- the manual does not explain how to do the initial nozzle height adjustment and proximity sensor setup!!! You’ll need to find one of the user made videos on youtube explaining how to use the included nozzle height tool and how to initially calibrate the z axis and z offset.
- autoleveling works well, but won’t fully compensate at the edges of the bed if the bed or gantry are not not level. Make sure that these are level when assembling your printer
- although the included sd card and the anycubic website have cura printer profiles for the printer, they weren’t super well dialed in so you will likely need to make some minor adjustments
- if you have no plans for upgrading, have kids/pets, or just want the easiest/most convenient option and are willing to pay $100 more: you may want to consider a fully enclosed entry level printer like one from flashforge.
- if you think can easily see yourself wanting to upgrade: know that at this time the upgrade path and replacement parts procurement process is not as clearcut as it is for other larger brands. Although similar to an ender 3, this is not an official ender 3 printer and the there is little documentation or guides to help ensure you are getting compatible parts much less how to install them. So if you think you’ll want to do something like upgrade your hotend or bed then you may be better off going with an official ender 3 printer.
… But if you just want to start printing now and are on a budget this printer is hard to beat!
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 Anycubic Kobra Neo |  Anycubic Kobra 2 Neo |  Anycubic Kobra 2 Pro |  Anycubic Kobra Plus |  Anycubic Kobra Max |  Anycubic Kobra 2 Max |  Anycubic Kobra 2 | |
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Printing Technology:
| FDM | FDM | FDM | FDM | FDM | FDM | FDM |
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Build Volume:
| 8.7" x 8.7" x 9.8" | 8.7" x 8.7" x 9.8" | 8.7" x 8.7" x 9.8" | 11.8" x 11.8" x 13.8" | 17.7'' x 15.7'' x 15.7'' | 16.5x16.5x19.7" | 8.7" x 8.7" x 9.8" |
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Materials:
| PLA, ABS, PETG, TPU | PLA, ABS, PETG, TPU | PLA, ABS, PETG, TPU | PLA, ABS, PETG, TPU | PLA, ABS, PETG, TPU | PLA, ABS, PETG, TPU | PLA, ABS, PETG, TPU |
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Leveling Type:
| 25-point auto leveling | Auot Leveling Smart Z-offset | Auot Leveling Smart Z-offset | 25-point auto leveling | 25-point auto leveling | Auot Leveling Smart Z-offset | Auot Leveling Smart Z-offset |
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Platform Material:
| Double-sided PEI spring steel | Double-sided PEI spring steel | One-sided PEI spring steel | Carborundum Glass | Carborundum Glass | PEI spring steel | PEI spring steel |
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Extruder Type:
| Integrated Direct Drive | Direct Extrudert Double Gears | Direct Extrudert Double Gears | Separated Drive Extruder | Separated Drive Extruder | Direct Extrudert Double Gears | Direct Extrudert Double Gears |
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Printing Speed:
| ＜100mm/s (Recommended 50-60) | ＜250mm/s (Recommended 150) | ＜500mm/s (Recommended 300) | ＜180mm/s (Recommended 80-100) | ＜180mm/s (Recommended 80-100) | ＜500mm/s (Recommended 300) | ＜300mm/s (Recommended 200) |
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Controls
| 2.4" LCD Screen & Control Knob | 2.4" LCD Screen & Control Knob | 4.3" LCD Touch Screen | 4.3" LCD Touch Screen | 4.3" LCD Touch Screen | 4.3" LCD Touch Screen | 4.3" LCD Touch Screen |
PLA 3D Printer Filament Recommended by ANYCUBIC
 PLA Filament |  PLA Filament |  Matte PLA Filament |  Matte PLA Filament |  Silk PLA Filament |  Silk PLA Filament |  PETG Filament | |
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Price
| $11.99 | $11.99 | $19.99 | $18.99 | $21.99 | — | $16.99 |
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Color
| Black | Grey | Matte Black | Matte Yellow | Silk Blue | Silk Rainbow | Black |
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Diameter
| 1.75 ± 0.02mm | 1.75 ± 0.02mm | 1.75 ± 0.02mm | 1.75 ± 0.02mm | 1.75 ± 0.02mm | 1.75 ± 0.02mm | 1.75 ± 0.02mm |
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Weight
| 2.2lbs (1KG) | 2.2lbs (1KG) | 2.2lbs (1KG) | 2.2lbs (1KG) | 2.2lbs (1KG) | 2.2lbs (1KG) | 2.2lbs (1KG) |
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Feature
| Easy to Use | Easy to Use | Matte Texture | Matte Texture | Shiny Silky Surface | Shiny Silky Surface | High Toughness |
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Nozzle Print Temp
| 200-210°C | 200-210°C | 200-230°C | 200-230°C | 205-215°C | 205-215°C | 220-250°C |
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Melt flow rate
| 6-12 g/10min | 6-12 g/10min | 14-20 g/10min | 14-20 g/10min | 5-10 g/10min | 7-9 g/10min | 8-16 g/10min |
Product information
| Product Dimensions | 9.8 x 8.7 x 8.7 inches |
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| Item Weight | 20 pounds |
| ASIN | B0B7Q9NYSJ |
| Customer Reviews |
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| Date First Available | July 27, 2022 |
| Manufacturer | ANYCUBIC |
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Easy to assemble but that's about it. For beginners? Not a chance. (UPDATED)
This printer was one of the easiest to assemble I've ever had. Anycubic does a good job of making that part easy for beginners, for sure. However, as far as the printing goes, that's a different story. This is not my first printer and I was looking for a bit of an upgrade from my previous Anycubic Mega S printer (which I liked very much). I was intrigued that this printer had automatic leveling which was something that frustrated me about the Mega S. And yes, the automatic leveling is great, however, the ridiculous Z-Axis calibration is a massive pain. It is a deal breaker. I have tried everything, watched every video, tried calling support, read articles about how to get those first few layers to stick and come out correctly. I tried for three weeks and was left with not one single successful print, NOT ONE! I end up with one hot plate of PLA spaghetti every time. I even thought that maybe the extruder was faulty and wasn't pulling in filament properly thus sending in for a replacement. That replacement was just as bad if not worse. I have never been so frustrated or disappointed with a product. What a waste of my time, effort, and money. Update (6/23/23) After contact with the customer service department, I have finally found the secret to a successful print. It all has to do with the Z-Leveling adjustment, especially with the Z level sensor! I was sent a prior unseen video that fixed the problem and worked perfectly. I am now able to complete my prints. And yes, they do look great! I do feel that while this is an upgrade to my Mega/S that I had prior, there is still a big learning curve before being able to print. I still have some messed up prints, but now that I know how to fix it via the leveling process, the solution is easy and quick to complete, although annoying. Having made some successful prints, I do worry a bit about the Direct Drive extruder. There have been a couple of instances where the filament will not go in properly or get jammed while unloading. If you are a first time printer owner, make sure that you are willing to reach out to customer service in case problems arise. I would like to think that my problems were isolated, and do feel that the Anycubic Kobra Neo would be a good way to get your feet wet into 3D printing.
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- Reviewed in the United States on July 17, 2023
The directions for assembly are straight forward and easy enough to follow. However, even if you follow them exactly as they say, you will likely have issues with adhesion to the surface on the first layer. I had to google the paper trick to check level (on the cross bar) and found my crossbar was off level by almost half a mm. This doesn't seem like much but it will make one side of your object not adhere to the plate and you will end up with spaghetti. So, using a book or something very flat (I used two 123 blocks), get the cross bar (the x axis) very very level. Then go through and calculate the z offset. The best way to do this is to set the Z to 0mm and center it in the middle of the plate. Then put a single piece of paper underneath and lower the z offset til the paper barely moves. This will provide a good starting distance for your filament to adhere. Mine had to be set to 1.78mm offset just to get a good print. If the project is big, I recommend setting the surface temperature to 70 degrees instead of 60 degrees (for PLA) as this made it much much easier for my first layer to stay flat by the time the nozzle made it back around for line 2. After the project has a few layers down, you can reduce that temp back to the 60 degrees the default is.
Lastly, there are tons of forums with helpful guides and information on this any many other AnyCubic machine. They all provided me with some good info after my first few prints were terrible. If that first layer won't stick, don't panic. I promise you this machine is made to a high quality and with some tweaking you'll be making excellent prints!
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- Reviewed in the United States on March 11, 2023
At first I was wondering if I was too hard on it, yeah the creality printers are better but with a lot of experimenting I finally had it working, that lasted a month. As I mention later on, there is no way to level the bed and the laser level doesn’t help. Once it gets off a little bit there is literally nothing you can do to fix it. All 3d printers break down eventually, then you see if it’s cheaper and easier to fix or replace parts. Well this one broke and unless I take it 95% aperture, there is no chance of fixing it. Even with completely taking it apart I can’t fix it with standard parts, it’s not set up that way. Can’t just buy a new print head like I’ve done to fix a few others, it doesn’t have a piece where you can disconnect it. (It might but if so it’s in the power supply box.) I really regret keeping this printer, I was really hoping excited about the direct drive, too bad the rest of it is pure garbage. Take away the one good thing I said about it. I’d rather spend an extra hundred dollars and have a printer that’s last 10 times longer. The one good thing about this printer is the price at 190. If they are charging more than that just get an Ender 3.
False advertisement, bad printer, clogs regularly, now a paperweight in under 6 months. Bad!!!
Reviewed in the United States on March 11, 2023
First complaint, it doesn’t print at 100mm/s like it claims, it doesn’t even print at the 70 that it’s calling a slow printer. It prints at 50mm/s that’s half the speed it claims. How do I know, I asked them how to get the speeds they claim and they said they don’t recommend that and said I should stick to 50. The instructions on how to get it going are terrible and misses steps. For example, it tells you load the filament auto level. If you follow those instructions you will get a mess. Instead you need to remove the filament before doing the level test. And that auto leveling, it barely works too. You might think after you auto level it, that means it should print well. Nope. You then need to level it yourself afterwards. Even then it’s not quite level, and at that point there is no more adjustment you can do because it doesn’t give you the option to do a true manual level
This is a terrible starter printer. Any decent starter printer will come with the settings needed for the Slicer(program that converts models into info for the print) when I ask about theirs, they said go with default settings. Default settings are for printers with Bowden tubes, not for direct drive. You want the right settings, you need to figure that out for yourself. I honestly regret getting rid of the packaging and not returning it. Worst 3d printer I’ve owned
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