Anycubic kobra 2 neo unboxing and setup

[@jmugurr994]

Thank you for this video. I didn't realize that the white tube was a sheath and didn't understand why it wasn't going down. Didn't realize it was hollow.

[@print.helloworld]

me too

[@arezxx5244]

Me too, got mine yesterday. Searched on reddit too and many people refunded the printer cuz of it haha.😂

[@krisloch8608]

Thanks for the installation help! This made it so much easier!🙏

[@CJScratch]

glad it helped

[@LBitoeverything]

Just out of curiosity… am I the only one looking at pink flashes initially?

[@shreyashavhadisdrcds3550]

No 😂

[@CJScratch]

yeah unfortunately when the video was decoded it had some glitches which resulted in the flashes you see …oh wel...l hope it still helped

[@LBitoeverything]

@@CJScratch don’t worry bud… I just wanted to be sure, nothing wrong at my end… ❤️

[@kylehawk9055]

I saw em starting around 4:30

[@Pics2FlicksDennis]

Migraine inducing!

[@MPWinter19]

Hi, I bought the same printer. Could you tell me where did you connect one cable with "E" label? It is next to "X" one for stepper, but the instruction doesnt say a word about that one :) Also how tight should the belts be? Thank you in advance

[@vashaddams816]

I just set mine up, and you don't connect it to anything. I can't tell you what it's for, but mine printed great so 🤷🏼‍♂️

[@MPWinter19]

​@@vashaddams816 ok thanks

[@CJScratch]

not required for this model

[@HMehmetULUSAL]

🎯 Key points for quick navigation: 00:00 *User discusses their frustration with an older 3D printer due to frequent bed leveling issues.* 00:35 *Newer 3D printers like the Anycubic Kobra 2 Neo have self-bed leveling, simplifying the process.* 00:47 *The Anycubic Kobra 2 Neo is currently on sale for $169 and includes a magnetic PEI bed.* 01:19 *The unboxing reveals the owner's manual, various tools, and parts including the extruder and control screen.* 02:15 *The heat bed is self-leveling, making setup easier compared to older models.* 02:48 *Included accessories: PLA spool, SD card reader, screws, Allen wrenches, zip ties, and pick tools.* 06:52 *Instructions on not over-tightening screws to avoid damaging the 3D printer during assembly.* 09:31 *Installation of the control screen involves screwing it into place and connecting it properly.* 10:15 *The filament holder is installed, ensuring it locks into place securely.* 11:22 *Connecting pre-marked wires to corresponding marked connections on the printer.* 12:48 *Ensuring proper orientation when connecting wires and avoiding forcing connections.* 15:20 *Tightening the bed and head tensioning knobs to eliminate any wobble and ensure smooth operation.* 16:15 *Auto-leveling procedure involves heating the bed to 60 degrees Celsius and cleaning the nozzle.* 18:10 *Auto-leveling uses a magnetic sensor to determine the distance between the print head and the bed.* 18:41 *Running the auto-leveling procedure twice to ensure proper distance between the hot end and the bed.* 19:39 *Loading filament involves cutting it at an angle for easier loading and using the extrude function.* 20:25 *SD card insertion and beginning the printing process directly from the printer.* 21:43 *The first print with the new printer is very clean, thanks to the effective auto-leveling.* 22:27 *Removing the print from the bed is straightforward and easy, demonstrating good bed adhesion.* 22:40 *The user is impressed with the print quality and recommends the Anycubic Kobra 2 Neo for its price and features.* Made with HARPA AI

[@JohnnyGonzales-c4r]

At 12:35 when you “popped it in place” , what did you do with that extra piece of plastic the covers the plug in?

[@21sakuraki]

Quick question how do you remove the filament tube if you accidentally push it too far in?

[@Wolfy16]

I’m also wondering that too

[@Epicber]

Me three

[@21sakuraki]

It's so hard to line the next reel up cos it's so close to the black box xxx

[@RichardAlaskanforaPassing]

Where does the regular E socket go to? I couldn't find a place for it

[@raymondortiz2560]

Greetings! Regarding that printer, does it have the ability to print any size, both something very small and something a little large? Or does it only print specific sizes?

[@justchill9759]

thank you for making this! extremely helpful!

[@CJScratch]

thanks sorry about the glitches in video lol

[@abeatrizsk8]

Definitely the best videos i found, thank you so much. I was just gonna ask if the E cable is supposed to be left on the side?

[@CJScratch]

yes not needed for this printer

[@3zUp4Ma]

But what is it for​@@CJScratch

[@krisloch8608]

This is my kid's first 3d printer. Thanks to this video, he put it together. It says "Homing Failed" so it doesn't level or anything. Any suggestions?

[@CJScratch]

go back through and check all your connections

[@azuldiablo18]

In the AnyCubic Slicer, I notice a remote print option. Does the Neo 2 have wifi capability to do that/check in on live progress?

[@CJScratch]

i dont believe so

[@Stinky0368]

What is a good cheap spool of the plastic stuff that you would recommend? Does it use tons of the plastic stuff or just a little? (I know it mainly depends on the print)

[@CLADAWG]

Thank you! I was getting worried!

[@Possum03]

After I put it together and started the Auto-level it said “Homing failed” and said to reset?

[@CJScratch]

yes in your settings you can do a reset

[@StrengthisAnecessity]

@@CJScratchhow

[@TheDigitalFunk]

Bro! This is the exact same 3d printer that I used to make my knobs for my mixer!!

[@CJScratch]

nice me too

[@bkkorner]

Good video. Would you still recommend this printer? Does it print fast? I'm thinking of asking for one for xmas but is it worth it?

[@CJScratch]

yes for the price its a great printer i use it daily

[@raymondortiz2560]

Greetings! This printer, compared to the Kobra Plus, which one could you recommend based on your criteria or experience? Of course, if you've tried both. It would be the first time that the person would use it and I would like to make a good choice since between the two I do not know from what sizes of pieces they can be created, among other things.

[@CJScratch]

kobra plus has a bigger build plate and ability to make bigger prints both printers are great

[@paulreeder5241]

How is it doing now? I hope you are aware that Anycubic has precision tuned this printer for the benchy. Try something a bit larger. You will more than likely need to do a lot of dialing in. Anycubic is notorious for the lack of quality in their printers. After about 2 months, you will probably notice a deterioration of your print quality and maybe some failing parts. I have owned 2 anycubic printers. My first one was the Mega Zero, bowden tube printer. My second was the Kobra, a direct drive extruder. Both worked great out of the box. But both also started failing within 2 months. Mostly parts failing. It took over 4 months to finally get the last extruder from them. I got discouraged and turned everything off and never looked back. I wanted to print things, not dink around with fixing things. It was extremely frustrating.

[@wcisnijstart]

so what have you used thats better?

[@CJScratch]

i have the i3 mega as well it worked great my only issue with it was bed leveling i hated it cause it was a constant issue .. this printer has been solid so far no issues as long as its free from dust build up and for 160.00$ its solid ..

[@grandsnail7002]

ive had a kobra max for little over 4 months and the only issues ive had was with a fan but anycubic sent me a new one within a week but no issues after

[@captainkenzie6873]

I've got a few printers from them and they all produce great quality prints.

[@DarthHawkGaming]

Thanks for the video. It was very helpful. I have a problem though. The printer fails the auto leveling and fails calibration. It gives the error message that homing x failed. It only will start auto leveling if the module is all the way to the left, my left when I'm standing in front of the machine facing it. But it doesn't move from that position. It will go up and down but then fails the calibration as soon as it touches the plate. Any thoughts?

[@CJScratch]

go into settings do a factory reset

[@DarthHawkGaming]

@@CJScratch Thanks for the reply. In settings there is an option to reset to defaults which I did but it didn't seem to have any effect. I'm currently waiting for customer service to get back to me.

[@DarthHawkGaming]

lol. I just found info about how to do a factory reset with updating firmware using the sd card so I'm going to try that.

[@luisaanatrella902]

Salve dopo aver montato la stampante seguendo il tuo prezioso video seleziono Auto-level ma compare Error Printer Halted - please reset. Cosa suggerisci di fare?

[@pete9b]

Great informative video, thanks for sharing!…

[@MrEvo5man]

While assembling mine, I have an extra plug with letter 'E' that seems to have nowhere to plug into. Am I missing something? I did notice that there is a wire hanging down in this video. Is it the same?

[@CJScratch]

that wire is not needed for this specific model

[@MrEvo5man]

Thanks for your reply.

[@fedhimimouna4321]

it’s for a filament captor

[@bluwtr]

@@fedhimimouna4321 What is that? I'm brand new to filament and new to resin.

[@fabriziogioia4741]

Hi! I received the kobra 2 neo, I tried the automatic calibration but the nozzle is not centered, the calibration takes points outside the print bed. What can I do? it's normal? Looking at the video it seems like there is the same "problem". Do you have the same problem?

[@OG_CNTRL]

Hi, do you by chance have the slicer settings for this printer in cura? Maybe you can make a quick video on setting it up in the slicer!

[@CJScratch]

i haven't tried cura cause at the time i purchased this curry did not have this model as an option … i will have to check

[@OG_CNTRL]

No worries, I am just using anycubic slicers since it already had a decent profile made for it! @@CJScratch

[@Betruet]

Good overview, I'm yet to see much content out there for the kobra 2 Neo. I'm brand new to 3d printing I got mine a few days ago and have been having fun experimenting. So far had alot of luck on simple prints but really need to dial in some settings to get more complex things to come out. Currently getting alot of stringing but I'm working on that. I'm liking Orca slicer after trying pretty much all of the main ones

[@CJScratch]

Super easy to use perfect for beginners

[@Betruet]

My stringing issue was purely filament related. My Neo prints perfectly now

[@CJScratch]

@@Betruet a solid printer for a great price

[@OlivierDumont0]

@@Betruet which filament was giving you trouble and which is working better?

[@Velocity_00]

Hey!! I just got one for Christmas and I am having some issues with the printer. When it moves up and down it makes a really loud rubbing noise that I can’t seem to fix! Do you have any recommendations to fix it??

[@CJScratch]

rubbing noise kinda vague .. im not sure what you mean .. i would have to see whats happening

[@Velocity_00]

The rubbing noise is a loud noise sounding like it’s stuck or having trouble moving up and down. I have tried losing the wheels and that did nothing.

[@skelh5633]

Thanks for the video. I just got this printer and this was super helpful. Question, does the boat print come pre loaded on the SD card that comes with the machine?

[@BigDogMemes]

Yes it does

[@skelh5633]

@@BigDogMemes Thanks!

[@CJScratch]

correct it does

[@Pemeretz]

Nice video! How many Z screws have this printer? I only could see one in your video

[@CJScratch]

for this model one,,

[@leighbradley6506]

Just bought this printer hoping that I might have a printer that works. NO. I have Auto levelled it twice, built it as per the instructions, insert the PLA as per the instructions, but it will not print anything, it makes the moves but no PLA coming out. What have I got to do??

[@CJScratch]

you need to press the little spring loaded switch at the top of the extruder once you do that you will be able to push the filament into the hot end than the head will print

[@leighbradley6506]

Was down to human error. Put the spool of PLA on the wrong way so it broke while trying to pull it through. Realised the next day. The printer works perfectly and is excellent, I have as yet no failed prints since putting the PLA spool the correct way up.​@@CJScratch

[@bumperxx1]

ty for the video I just ordered mine for $159 and a roll of filament for like 10bucks of Amazon

[@CJScratch]

great little printer for the price

[@packrackdack1604]

I have a question can you please help does it work if I use it with cura or what did you use To slice it?

[@CJScratch]

as of now i couldn't get it to work with cura . im using anycubics own branded slicer

[@packrackdack1604]

@@CJScratch All right thanks

[@GraySaturn]

Where does E terminal go?

[@Mickado]

Hey if you figure it out lemme know :)

[@kmg0167]

Thank you thank you thank you, we got it done first try, no problems

[@CJScratch]

glad the video helped

[@amal3v0]

3idea Kobra 2 Neo 3D Printer filament size?

[@williamrizzuti9306]

I just bought mine and received it today trying to AUTO level the bed and I keep getting calibration abnormal. I’ve tried five times could you help please

[@CJScratch]

try factory reset

[@JohnnyGonzales-c4r]

How did you center it before you started and used the SD card?

[@CJScratch]

i just did the calibration set up through the settings

[@fylhtq7779]

hi, thanks for the video. How loud is this printer? I heard his fan being noisy

[@teltowfamily2223]

I have the printer, and it isn’t too loud

[@nijax65]

Hi, do you know how to level de z offset?

[@masterbob79]

have you tried the usb-c plug? i haven't been able to get anything to show up

[@CJScratch]

no i just use the sd card

[@DavosTheDegen]

I'm disabled and want to get into 3D printing, one of my main struggles is being able to find tune turning things to level beds. Does this do it automatically so I don't have to manually level? It isn't entirely possible given my conditions

[@CJScratch]

yes it has auto leveling just need to turn knob to setting on screen select auto level and it does it all for you

[@evilbilll7338]

Where does the e cable go?

[@CJScratch]

E cable is not needed for this model

[@fabriziogioia4741]

Hi! I received the kobra 2 neo, I tried the automatic calibration but the nozzle is not centered, the calibration takes points outside the print bed. What can I do? it's normal? Looking at your video it seems like there is the same "problem"

[@CJScratch]

you can go into settings do a factory reset and try auto leveling again

[@nancyeverts]

Thanks for this video … definitely helped me with the setup … I cannot get my filament to feed through the extruder … I am cutting at an angle and pushing the button on top of the extruder to load but it will not feed through … anyone reading this have any tips .. I’m not sure how to troubleshoot from there 😞

[@CJScratch]

you can contact me on facebook messenger

[@BigDogMemes]

Bro how did you fix it

[@linearrecord9011]

Am I able to use different filaments collors at once or can I only use one on it

[@CJScratch]

you can only use one at a time .. you could pause the print add new color but that would be a little inconvenient .

[@linearrecord9011]

@@CJScratch thanks for letting me know

[@lexie_bennett7766]

When i try to auto level it it keeps going to homing failed and printer halted. What do i do?

[@CJScratch]

restore defaults and do a modual calibration in settings than try and auto level .. also check your belt tightens

[@polo50731]

Can you connect your laptop to this? Cuz I don't understand this model at all

[@CJScratch]

yes you can use a usb C plug to connect it via laptop.. although i don't recommend this because if your laptop goes into hibernate or turns off in the middle of your print than its ruined it loses all memory.. best bet is to load your finalized print to an SDcard and insert it into the printer ...

[@brody1883]

Honestly great video, but honestly bad because of the pink flash

[@CJScratch]

yeah im not sure why ift did that in the final upload .. i think it has something to do with the way it uploaded on youtube because my final edited version did not have the pink flashes .. unfortunately i already deleted the original footage so this is what we are left with ..

[@WimCodington]

is it easy to setup

[@CJScratch]

so easy

[@SaintAngerFTW]

Can this print other material ? like ASA ABS TPU?

[@CJScratch]

PLA/ABS/PETG/TPU

[@theflyingnoob]

hey my neo keeps presing on the plate and keeps bending it can you tell me what to do?

[@CJScratch]

recalibrate it and auto level

[@theflyingnoob]

yea i did that but now i see that the sensor is broken

[@ivanzambok]

I have vyper never have problem 2 years now

[@jordanlittleton7650]

My z height is showing -2mm as well. Have you found any way to reset/zero that z level?

[@CJScratch]

you can do recalibration through settings

[@Kalanifromda808]

What software do you use for slicing for this model? I’m wanting to buy this since it’s on sale on Amazon but I want to make sure there is a good app for slicing

[@CJScratch]

im using aAnycubics own branded slicer as of now .. it works fine …waitng on cura to update to add this model..

[@CJScratch]

i ordered mine direct from anycubic.com

[@brekekee]

Hi, great video! Does the anycubics software wipe the nozzle? I'm using Cura right now cause that's what im used to and it's working perfectly except the nozzle wipe, I suppose there's gcode for that or is there any way to have that before prints? Thank you@@CJScratch

[@paulreeder5241]

@@brekekee Just use a skirt to adjust the Z offset. The skirt also acts like a nozzle wipe as you call it. The purpose of the Nozzle wipe is just to get the filament flowing so it doesn't blob when starting a print.

[@michaels973]

How does this print TPU with that tube? Does it not cause issues?

[@denizkilic6022]

Late reply, but the extruder is direct drive. It has a bowden tube because the spool is on the side of the printer. And also, bowden tube printers will print tpu when set up well, especially the ones that aren't super soft. My ender 3 v2 neo prints 92a tpu just fine, both big and small prints even with retraction and pressure advance enabled, still has a bowden setup but the extruder is replaced with a bmg clone.

[@fulltimefrontend]

filament stuck in the first run itself, how to fix ?

[@CJScratch]

do a filament retraction than you can use the nozzle cleaner that came with your printer to clear out a clog if its there

[@fulltimefrontend]

@@CJScratch Thank you, i tried that but it seems something is stuck in the hot end.

[@LinayatIlyas]

What about the profile for Slicers?

[@CJScratch]

you can use anycubics slicer or the pursa slicer .. cura says its compatible but as of now i haven't found the model of this printer ..

[@LinayatIlyas]

Do you have any slicer settings for this printer? The one the give doesnt work that well...@@CJScratch

[@ladrok97]

Amazing video, helped me a lot. thank you

[@CJScratch]

you are very welcome

[@nskmda]

Does it support resin printing?

[@CJScratch]

unfortunately no

[@amal3v0]

3idea Kobra 2 Neo 3D Printer filament size???

[@CJScratch]

1.75mm

[@amal3v0]

@@CJScratch thanku brother 😍

[@NIKHILAryan-x9n]

Printer adhesion problem please help me dude😊

[@CJScratch]

interesting .. so the prints won't stick to the hot plate ?

[@fatt0nk171]

Does the neo had the input shaper?

[@CJScratch]

yes it does have this feature

[@sharpvidtube]

Thanks for this, helps a lot.

[@agent_luca]

Do you know what is the plug E? Cuz i dont find where to plug it😅

[@CJScratch]

do not need it or this model

[@sharpvidtube]

That got me too, nice to know I'm not the only one.

[@thepharaohcobra4203]

Mine isn’t extruding any filament plz help

[@CJScratch]

dang sorry to hear this hopefully you got it figured out

[@thepharaohcobra4203]

@ I figured it out. (It wasn’t plugged in) 😅

[@That1E_K1129]

Can anyone tell me if i can print using a chromebook? Thanks guys. Im a complete newb and will be using this printer in a few days.

[@VaibhavPandey-hl8yc]

It is showing homing failed z while I am auto leveling can you please help me

[@CJScratch]

i would recommend doing a full reset through the settings option

[@Possum03]

@@CJScratch I’m trying the same message and went to settings. I don’t see a reset option.

[@Warzone_India47]

Just got mine and first print failed.

[@CJScratch]

welcome to the world of 3D printing ..make sure you check all your slicer settings.. there is a learning curve for sure

[@Warzone_India47]

@@CJScratch nozzel was a little clogged and z offset was so off. Even after using the auto level. Manually leveled it now it's making very beautiful prints

[@garde1257]

nice

[@ToxsickNinja]

Why does the video keep flashing pink and green ? Lol

[@CJScratch]

something happened to my video when i formatted it to an mp4 file believe me when i finished it it didn't have the glitches .. but thats how it uploaded unfortunately i dont have the original footage anymore so this is what you get to watch .. thanks for the comment

[@Jakob-u9u]

Your color blind my dude Lol

[@jirijiri6355]

can somebody provide usefull cura profile for pla? that what is on anycubic site is ultra slow

[@CJScratch]

Yeah im not sure why cura isn't working with this model yet

[@jesseburson]

Weird how the fan kept turning on and off when the z raised lol

[@CJScratch]

not sure why it does it but thats the default

[@jesseburson]

@@CJScratch Seems like all the new machines that went out did that. I think I'm going to order one for Black friday sale. 139 shipped is a steal!

[@Xclusivedropx]

im having calibraition issues after this setup

[@CJScratch]

try calibration a couple times also go through check your bane tightness and screws make sure they are snug

[@bonelearn2980]

thank you

[@CJScratch]

no problem