Easy RESIN QUALITY Layers on an ENTRY LEVEL FDM PRINTER! - Anycubic Kobra 2 Review

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00:00 - Intro

[@andrewoldham4462]

Coming from a complete beginner that is still in the research stage before i even consider making a purchase all i want to say is thank you so much for the plain talking don't care review. I don't obsorb information that well at times and i have tried to watch other reviews and alls i can hear is numbers and technical talk. I realise not everyone reads there own comments but just know this newbie is grateful

[@FauxHammer]

I read all my comments and try to reply to as many as possible. This one made my day

[@802Garage]

Cool review! A lot of the 3D printing community is obsessed with speed over quality, but for stuff you actually want to use, patience is a virtue.

[@FauxHammer]

I can't agree more and ill certainly be talking about this with the M5s

[@Drumaier]

This is a very fast machine, what patience are you talking about.

[@akfortyfo7024]

Not sure what you’re talking about. There is an obsession about linear speed, but by and large everyone understands the limits of FDM. Quality has increased dramatically alongside speed.

[@802Garage]

@@akfortyfo7024 Well read what I said and we agree on everything. I never said most or everyone or that printing hasn't improved.

[@mathewschau9361]

Just an FYI, the z resolution (layer height) is determined by the smallest step of the motor. Most printers like the one you have are clones of a popular "ender 3" frame. This means it will be 0.04mm as a minimum and you should use increments of 0.04mm to determine different layer heights. (0.04, 0.08, 0.12...) Good video, I'm glad you're enjoying your FDM printer!

[@FauxHammer]

Yeah. I should have said I just learned that and was looking all through the manual for minimum step distance. Obviously nowhere online told me as nobody else had one yet publicly. But because prusa slicer showed me the minimum, I went with that. Worked a treat

[@daliasprints9798]

With modern stepper drivers, which all of these machines have now, you can get very accurate fractional steps. If you override the slicer's limits, going down to half or quarter step layers should work fine in terms of motion system, but might not work well for extrusion unless you go to a really tiny nozzle orifice size.

[@TheZombieSaints]

Aww really? I had no idea. I've been printing now for 8 months, watch all the channels and no one has ever said that! Well I can't recall anyone saying it. Thanks so much for this info 👍🙏

[@timothymusson5040]

@@TheZombieSaints search for z “magic numbers”

[@Noxoreos]

@@daliasprints9798 Not only that. With rather simple modifications of the lead screw mechanics you could get it even more granular at the cost of movement speed. Either by switching the lead screws for a finer pitch or by adding a gear box (harder, but doable using 3d printed parts only, and maybe some screws).

[@zramirez5471]

I'm with you man - I'm printing for QUALITY; if the printer can shuck out minis and terrain faster than I can paint them, and I can only hobby an hour or so every day, then what difference does it make??

[@MobileDecay]

I wish more 3d printer reviews were like this.

[@FauxHammer]

What, me just not giving a crap and going. yeah... it's ok....

[@davidahn4130]

This is awesome! Thank you for showing what FDM can do, since I wanted resin quality but was holding back d/t the extremely long and painful workflow.

[@YoruPlay3r]

this was my first printer ever i got it for Christmas and i am extremely happy with it its super fast and easy to use it is so much fun to use.

[@corty1980]

I have 2 x Anycubic Vypers and they have been rock solid, apart from the second one which initially had a dud cable to the hotend which once replaced has been fine. My nephew has recently gotten into 3D printing and initially I gave him one of my old printers, which he was getting inconsistant results with. I ended up buying him a Vyper a few weeks ago and set it up for him, only took about 10 minutes to setup. He has had 0 issues with it and no failed prints that I know of.

[@rsownageXxX]

This is 100% what I wanted to see in a fdm review. I want to print mini terrain as well in as little headache to get started as possible so this has placed itself on the top of my potential printer list. Thank you!

[@brandonmcdaniel4216]

I think you nailed it, I'm in the same mindset and would use it for the same thing. I don't care about printing carbon-fiber laced prototype parts or having to mod my machine to hell and back just to get it working. Sounds like an excellent choice.

[@FauxHammer]

Thanks, yeah that's what I loved about this!

[@ianthewizard7924]

Be sure to use a hardened nozzle for abrasive filaments. Carbon fiber and nylon will tear up your brass nozzle

[@NickelKang]

Thanks for your take on this printer, just picked one up. Coming from an ender 3 that I was mainly using for bases but would like to branch out into more detailed terrain. I love your no nonsense (does it do the job) review style. I also have been rocking the Mars pro 3 for a year thanks to you and no regrets 👍

[@FauxHammer]

Glad I could help

[@mikesheppard1966]

Great review! It was very good that you showed the quality this unit can produce instead of just benchys

[@FauxHammer]

and here I am right now sat next to my Anker make M5 and 6 Benchys on it.... bet get printing a master sword

[@aeneasfate]

One of the biggest improvements in FDM printing for miniatures lately has been the new Variable Line Width settings in the slicer. It's almost as good as swapping out to a smaller nozzle size. 28mm is still pretty rough, but they look fine if the model was designed with FDM in mind, such as the FatDragon ones. I've been tempted to go back and try out all the old Battlemasters/Heroquest models in FDM for Oldhammer proxies, see how they turn out.

[@FauxHammer]

I may need to try this

[@dah4des600]

That was the review that I was looking for! Thank you so much for that entry Level Miniature hobby Video 😁🤘

[@FauxHammer]

Happy to help!

[@bozinoski]

This is my first and only printer I have and I love it. It was super easy to set up, and the prints are nice quality. I got nothing to compare it to, but I’m happy with it, especially of the fact that it only cost me slightly over $200.

[@christaylor8108]

I have 2 AnyCubic Mega S printers and they have been rock solid reliable with above average print quality. They are an older design and require some “fiddling” but I dialed them in way easier then I did my Mars Pro resin printer. I am surprised about how well Sunlu filament is working for you as I haven’t been able to get good results with it. Hatchbox on the other hand has been my go to filament for 3 plus years now.

[@FauxHammer]

I’ve heard Hatchbox is good, it was recommended by QIDI Tech, but it’s harder to get in the UK

[@TheGoatPC]

This is what I'm talking about. I want something I dont have to tinker with, mess with, upgrade or anything else to get working. Kind of like I've had to do with my Ender 3 V2. That thing is hot garbage and I've been looking to replace it. I just want to print. I don't want to sit and fix crap. Had my eye on the Kobra 2 and really glad the reviews have been positive.

[@darrenrussell8256]

You doing a good job we need more people like you , just all we need know if the print is good thankyou mate😊

[@Alscutte]

I agree with you 100%!!! Just give me a printer that works well. That is why I still use some of the printers I use, I can trust that they will give me good print. Great video!

[@TPCDAZ]

Love the intro. I'm 100% with you. I watch a lot of 3d printing channels and so many waffle on about the smallest stuff. easy, does it work, does it look good. boom simple.

[@MichelleGianni]

I just ordered mine can't wait for it to arrive!

[@10p6]

Nice. Seems massively better since the days of the Chiron. I have a 400x400x700 printer that can do very thin layers, but with the weight of the bed it is very slow. Now if they can scale this one to 500x500x500 with 2 in 1 out extruder, that would be killer.

[@zzetterberg]

exactly what I'm thinking. it should just work without a lot of hassle and settings. anycubic has always worked that way for me.

[@momentomoridoth2007]

I have been using sunlu filament almost exclusively for years. its the right combination of quality and price, and blows away all of the other budget filaments .

[@FauxHammer]

Yeah, I'm really liking it

[@kylestone3304]

Good timing for an FDM review of a good printer. Im looking at getting a nice one that can do what you just described. thanks for the info, buddy.

[@FauxHammer]

Happy to service you

[@roystonlodge]

I kinda like slightly thicker layer lines on minis of robots. I think they make it look like the robot was 3D-printed in-game. Also, it can create some interesting shimmering effects with metallic paints. The colour seems to change depending on the angle at which you’re looking at the mini. The problem is if the robot is wearing clothing or carrying items then those also get the layer lines.

[@peterlohr4544]

this is exactly what i was looking for thank you

[@thorsten5052]

In my opinion, one of the best videos about this printer. I am like you ... I want to unbox it and print.

[@MattHealey.]

Awesome review mate. I’ve been looking into the world of 3D printing and an absolute novice. Have exactly the same attitude and the fact this is just build , turn on and play is a huge attraction. I’d just use for some blasters and maybe armour pieces. This might be the one for me Cheers

[@Kid_illithid]

My wife got me one for Father’s Day, not knowing that they’re not ideal for minis. But I’m pretty excited. I do dnd, can use it for bases and ork terrain. This is great

[@craigsomerfield5162]

Nice one, I tend to use my FDM printer at the lowest settings mostly for printing bases to the 1/4 and 1/6 sculptures it saves a hell of a lot of resin and you can have them both going at the same time 😁 Oh and Sunlu matte gray PLA is my go to as details just pop even without priming !

[@Christopher_Gibbons]

If you get one of the flexible textured build plates it will give your bases the same texture that you get on store bought bases.

[@FauxHammer]

Pla or pla+

[@BrianMullens-yn1pl]

That’s exactly what i want to do Is use it for printing 1/4 1/6 figure bases. What printer do you use

[@ZombieOfun]

Thanks for the no nonsense layman approach! I picked one up and it arrived today. Going to assemble tomorrow morning and hopefully print some stuff! I'm actually interested in trying to do some minis on this as well since I don't have a space to safely use a resin printer

[@zzz7792]

Let us how it went with minis pls im in the same situation

[@ZombieOfun]

@@zzz7792 I ended up figuring out a place for resin. I could not get a decent mini on the Kobra 2 unfortunately

[@zzz7792]

@ZombieOfun damn thanks for the answer tho, so you got like a grow tent and a vent system? I'm still afraid even if I do that there still be some bad air in my living space

[@ZombieOfun]

@@zzz7792 I have it with a couple of mini purifiers in the enclosure in a room that one enters when I am printing. I open the windows and let whatever bad stuff is left blow outside after I am done (and for what it's worth I have the window cracked the entire time but I need to close the blinds so sunlight doesn't cure while I am printing)

[@omegafire6253]

I got one of these with the intention of printing pieces for the purpose of sculpting over it with monster clay and then cast with resin. Could i get better results as opposed to sculpting details by hand after printing a basic shape or just modeling and sculpting in blender and just print out a final piece instead.

[@matthewjbauer1990]

Sunlu PLA is good for what it is and for $15 on Amazon US, it delivers the quality I expect from my new Elegoo Neptune 3 Pro. I got the Neptune 3 Pro instead of a Neptune 4 or the Anycubic Kobra 2 because the price was cheaper on Amazon. Overall, I'm happy with my purchase although on occasion, I still second guess myself. Should I have gotten the Neptune 4 or Kobra 2 instead of the Neptune 3 if I print mostly PLA?

[@jesseburson]

I use voxelmaker for a lot of my armor prints. I do the supports with 4 layers of support roof at 75% density. x/y .88 z .3. Everything stays in place and comes off easy.

[@FauxHammer]

I wish I knew what you meant

[@jesseburson]

@@FauxHammer Lol. I just switched to Cura, looking at this printer. Have you tried any small models?

[@yonkkko]

Can you share the settings that you have for this printer? I'm also using Prusa Slicer.

[@customgames8311]

I’m really interested about getting into 3D printing, and I’m probably going to get this but I was wondering how do you add the files to the printer so it can print your 3D print

[@nathanpiper1346]

if i wanted to print some shelving , say 400mm x 150mm (max one of course), sides and back 150mm, how long you think that would take at say 3mm thickness, holding game cases/carts

[@Cairdymakes]

Really helpful review 🙂 I have one of the original anycubic kobras (partly for D&D and Warhammer terrain) and it's a solid printer. Nice to see the next gen got a speed upgrade!

[@hilham89]

Now is there a difference in the quality on the neo and the neo 2? As i was looking, i noticed the size, as far as building, are the same. If I'm wrong, please let me know. The size of stuff I'm makimg will be for my 1/10 and under r/c cars. Any thoughts would be appreciated.

[@ijotka]

Thank you for this video! 🥰

[@PerilousPaddy]

The fan might be borked! I used this in my front room when I received it at about the same distance as you were and I had to keep looking over to see if it was still working as I couldn't hear it over the videos I was watching or the ferrets scratching when the videos were paused. I was also Very impressed with this printer, I will probably use it more than my Eligoo Mars if the mini's I want to print come out well enough.

[@zacharybowman9122]

my kobra max doesnt print up when printing the test files. instead it prints forward?

[@gertjanvanhoutte9326]

I was looking into buying this machine as my first ever 3d printer. Are there things I need to look out for, things I need to buy extra or be careful off? Very helpful review, thank you very much for the info!

[@RandomGamer1984]

Honestly this is the same way I've felt about fdm as well. I might finally get one of these.

[@FauxHammer]

Thanks, glad the angle I took on this video payed off

[@robertfousch2703]

I'm a long time Ender 5+ (modified) user...have a Neptune 3 Max on order. Quick Question: On that 0.06 print you did.... What was the nozzle used (0.4mm or smaller??) and what general extruder settings did you change from standard (if any)? I was going to be using a Mars DLP (or Saturn DLP if the make one soon) to do all my detail prints or sections of prints, and handling my large prints and print sections on my FDM machines (best of both worlds??) However, I could definitely use a valid set of profile parameters to accomplish part of this on the FDM machines I have. Following you on IG now as well.

[@FauxHammer]

on that wolverine bust the bust itself was on the standard 0.4nozzle and all i changed was the layer height. on the base/stadn, i;d swapped to a .6 nozzle. and only changed that setting

[@neiltonks]

I've just bought this for myself. its an upgrade from my previous one which was the Diggro Alpha. It was as basic as you get. I hope its as easy and as trouble free as people make out.

[@julielegoffloyer1972]

Is there a chance you could share you profile? I notice you're using Prusa, which I don't know and I'm of a Cura slicer :P but still I'm looking for profile! I want to acheive your 0.04 actually :P

[@neiltonks]

I had bought this printer, and out of the box it was great. Then for whatever reason the hotend stopped working. The online guide suggested a couple of fixes, checking the connection on the board and sticking a multimeter on the hotend for resistance. Neither worked so I contacted anycubic. I received an email telling me the had received it and would get back to me promptly. 48hrs later I received an email from them asking if they had been any help in fixing the issue. It's now back in the box and returning it. Ender 3d S1 pro ordered instead.

[@88Spint]

glowing review :D Really what I needed to know too :D

[@FauxHammer]

Glad it was helpful!

[@cenkre4645]

Amazing video! Have you tried Anycubic Kobra 2 Pro as well? Because now I'm deciding which one to buy and I'm not sure.

[@Agastui]

Nicely done, mate. This review really appeals to my way of looking at tech. Spot on with your attitude and approaching this as a "normal" consumer. My dude, how long did it take to print that Space Hulk corridor at that height tho? Thanks in advance!

[@NickCutlass]

Certainly looks good for mini terrain and bigger pieces. Is the comparable to resin for highly detailed 32mm and 75mm figures or would resin still be a better solution?

[@FauxHammer]

No, resin for miniatures, any day

[@MLaak86]

Definitely tempted to get an FDM for yeah terrain

[@redi6]

can you recommend speed settings for the kobra 2? i'm using the anycubic slicer (which is a modified version of prusaslicer). I just got this printer, along with a roll of pla plus filament so i'm trying to determine what speeds and temps i should be using (at least to start).

[@FauxHammer]

I just use the default settings that came inthe slicer. I;d recomend running through the calibration ptests in orca slicer pushing the printer to the max

[@redi6]

@@FauxHammer thanks ! just installed orca slicer and it's confusing :) ... at least for now.

[@FauxHammer]

@@redi6 it will get easier, then you can’t go back

[@aroncheek5092]

Rotary tool for easier clean up , I'm still unsure if I should get resin or fdm

[@timothymusson5040]

Nice review! I wish other channels focused on high res quality of printers.

[@FauxHammer]

I don't, i’d loose an edge

[@SebasOver]

hi! I'm still researching to decide which printer should I buy and your reviews are helping me a lot! would you say that the printing quality of the kobra 2 max it's just as good as this one? thanks

[@FauxHammer]

The quality of pretty much any FDM printer is comparable to all others, it just depends how much time you want to spend dialing it in. Honestly I wasn't as imppessed with the Max, I feel like they devolved with that generatioon and made it all about how they could recoup money by implementing the printer version of Microtransactions with all their unhelpful proprietary shit.

[@octogames6823]

Sunlu Is great, prints extremely well. I been printing for about a year now, after trying about 20 different brands, I found my "go to" has been sunlu as well.

[@FauxHammer]

Yeah they are ace!!!

[@Anonymous553061]

Got a link for a profile we can use for the same settings?

[@chrisjhart]

I have just bought a Kobra 2 and it prints pretty well down to 0.08. When I try 0.04 I get loads of scarring on the vertical surfaces of my print, almost as if it has been poorly shrink wrapped. I tried lowering both the speed and the temperature, but it didn't help. Are there any settings I need to be aware of when printing at such fine resolution? I've just bought some Sunlu, so I can compare. Thanks.

[@legionact1]

just a question: was your filament dry enough ?

[@chrisjhart]

@@legionact1 perhaps it wasn't. Tbh I've had barely any time to use it! Thanks 👍🏻

[@franksilva3566]

Fantastic video - informative.

[@FauxHammer]

Thanks

[@ausfoodgarden]

Wow, that print looked really good for FDM. I've somehow acquired 6 Anycubic printers across FDM and resin and have been quite happy with the prints and reliability. The FDM printers I use most are 2 Mega S with a few mods. The older ones only get used when I need to finish something fast. I'll look at buying a Cobra 2 if one of them dies or just gets too worn, although I'm trying to save up for a larger format resin printer atm. Oh, and I don't care either! Reliability and print quality are key for me, the nice-to-haves are just a bonus.

[@Hanzi2u]

Anycubic also has resin printers?

[@ausfoodgarden]

@@Hanzi2u Yes they've made them for many years.They've got a 10inch Photon M5 on special atm for $399

[@Hanzi2u]

@@ausfoodgarden nice nice

[@FauxHammer]

I’m blown away by it

[@trystenandsarahmorris2766]

I’m wanting to get into 3D printing. I want to get the Uninformation GKTwo with the wash and cure station. But until I can save up for that I’m thinking about getting a FDM printer that way I can make sure I will like 3D printing. I would like a printer that has a self leveling bed. I’m looking at the Kobra 2 and the Ender 3 S1. And advice on which one I should get?

[@petercallison5765]

The Kobra Neo is the cheapest 3D printer with auto leveling and much cheaper. which means you will get the GKTwo sooner.

[@FauxHammer]

Hmmmm, they are two very different technologies. I love resin lei ting and FDm pro ting just frustrated me

[@alumiodyuo4076]

Does the kobra 2 neo and the kobra 2 have similar specs?

[@xy3364]

Thanks for video I am thinking about purchase one od those nie. Just one quick question is this good for models and figures in scale 1/48 or 1/35 ?

[@FauxHammer]

Depends how detailed you want them to be . You’ll get layer lines with FDm prints so if you’re ok with that I’d with the sanding to get them smooth then this is a great place to start

[@snyderhaus]

I don't see anything about changing the slicer settings.. What did you use and setting would be amazing!

[@aidenhellyer6108]

Thank you for the review. I’m the same - i just want it to work without faffing around. Would love to see a video of it printing 28mm minis.

[@FauxHammer]

i wouldn't print 20mm minis on an FDM printer, it's just not the right thing IMO.

[@craigroberts4434]

What are the fumes like with FDM printers?

[@BobsBitsOutdoors]

Hi I know I've left this a little late. Just assembled a Kobra 2 ready for my Son's Christmas present. Benchy printing nicely. He wants to print scenery for 40k. Have you got any recommendations for the slicer software and/or places to buy stls for scenery? I want to get everything ready to go ready to kick of a print on Christmas day.

[@FauxHammer]

get Orca slicer, miuc more plug and play, ther are so many sources of models out there but for miniatures in general I's suggest Cults 3D and more accurately My Mini factory. Start with sumple geometric terrain and work up tom more detailes stuff, but even then, most miniature terrain is made with resin priters in mind more than FDM So start with simple rock faces or buildings and the like

[@BobsBitsOutdoors]

@@FauxHammer thanks I’ll look into it. I’m running a mac so glad the orca slicer has a Mac version. Having a look on cults 3D now. So tempted to print a bolt pistol 😂

[@lutormac9984]

Whats your settings To print? And you can print miniatures?

[@MadZaxx]

Where did you get your Allen wrenches? I like the rounded edges and the non-slip material on them.

[@FauxHammer]

Yeah they are awesome, look for Wera and try not to bit all their tools

[@nskmda]

Do u know if K2 Neo would print resin?

[@anon64mus66]

Automatic bed leveling is such a liberating feature, great stuff.

[@FauxHammer]

Yeah, it does it well too

[@dennysawyer3980]

Amen! I've been printing with FDM printers for a few years now, and at first I enjoyed tinkering with and "upgrading" my printers, but now I want them to just work, and I'm more interested in print quality than in printing 3-minute Benchies. I have an Anycubic Kobra Go and an Anycubic Mega S, and the print quality from both is great, especially for such inexpensive printers, but they are quite slow. I don't care. I'd rather take several hours to get good results than get garbage in minutes. Unfortunately, the reliability of both printers is not great. The Kobra Go is only a few months old and already needs a new fan for the mainboard, and the Mega S - my "old" printer at 3 years - is about to get it's third mainboard and new linear bearings. So, for my next printer, I'm gonna have to spend more, but I want one that will produce good results, and that will last a few years before I have to do any repairs.

[@FauxHammer]

Ooof, that sounds like fun, yeah I think these things could do with some more TLC, I can't wait for these pointers innovations to stop and we just get working printers

[@Brocollipy]

Spot on 👌🏻 thanks.

[@FauxHammer]

You’re welcome 😊

[@FuzzyScaredyCat]

The Elegoo Neptune 4 ( or Pro)) addresses speed and cooling issues I'm also using SunLu but their PLA Plus. I went for the Neptune 4 from a CR20-POR - it's like night and day. Neptune 4 looks remarkably like this but has monster fans and 1/10 of the assembly.

[@FauxHammer]

I have the Neptune 3s here still to review

[@buggy4717]

Hi would you recommend this printer over the Neptune 3 pro for a beginner? thanks!

[@FauxHammer]

honestly, I don't know enough about either. They both worked fine for me. This is a bit faster, but fast doesn't equal quality

[@chicagohobbyhero]

Love it if you'd mention price points for purchase. Know nothing about beans and types but looking to get something soon and be nice to find a good entry level plug and play that gives good prints.

[@FauxHammer]

this is a budget entry, bit other than budget, mid-tier and expensive. I hate mentioning price, this video need to remain relevant in a year from now and prices will change.

[@XTHHedgehog]

Have you done a review on the Kobra Neo? I purchased it a while back and have had a few issues printing some objects. There's a part of me that wants to get this printer, but I don't want to drop almost 300 for another printer.

[@FauxHammer]

I haven't, this was my first Anycubic FDM

[@Gothxuk]

Is there a FDM that will do resin quality 28mm gaming figures?

[@gersonsantos8353]

Hi, loved your video, very informative! Just to correct you on this, they say on their page 250mmm/s printing speed actually. Thanks!

[@jayteeque]

Excellent video, and I agree you just want something that works. Have you had a look at the Bambu Labs printers?

[@FauxHammer]

I’m desperate for one. But they haven’t responded to my emails at all. And I don’t see the value in buying one now because I’ll never make the money back in affiliate purchases

[@melvin.castro]

Is that any chance to share your slicer settings for kobra 2 neo ?

[@FauxHammer]

i used the default settings from the Slicer

[@nickholl]

Can’t wait to see your A1 mini review! If it wasn’t for that coming out (at some point soon hopefully) if totally go out and buy this one based off this review

[@FauxHammer]

Get the A 1 mini if you can afford it

[@nickholl]

@@FauxHammer im waiting for them to sell just the unit without colour mixing. Hopefully wont have to wait for long. Will the quality match the Kobra2 or M5C do you know?

[@FauxHammer]

@@nickholl they already do, just click the main printer not the combo or mega-combo kit it's £270 shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=2420414&u=3060349&m=138211&urllink=&afftrack= (make sure you click your country it the top right first)

[@EMTBAFV]

I was watching this.on another channel just yesterday about how low the printer company said it can go and what you should actually go I won't say channel names but was highly advised not to go that low but I've just started this month with anycubic resin printers my first mono 4k and I had to pick up a second the other day, I got the mono 2 and it's fantastic for straight out the box printing with no lines! Thisnis what I'm working on with the mono 4k adjustment settings now, I printed off a ww2 vignette on the mono 2 it was nice but can definitely see the plus in these FDM printers if they just done something with them lines!

[@FauxHammer]

It's just how the tr h works, splurge a out material. I wonder would a square nozzle show this less?

[@Nyxius0]

I got mine from offer up for 160 bucks which came with 11 rolls which were about 800 dollars worth that were given to this guy for free and to review it. who gave an honest review and only used it last month. Right now I finally calibrated the pos. and it's printing beautifully compared to my davinchi 1a that the motherboard decided to unsubscribe from life magazine. The motors still work tho so I'm parting that out and throwing out the rest.

[@marktomah4827]

Any tips on printer petg? Also what slicer printer profile did you use?

[@FauxHammer]

I’ve not used petg, apparently the key is very slow speeds

[@Madoc439]

Thanks for this! I very much appreciate that much of this doesn't matter! Related question, I can't find a good answer on which resin to use for miniature wargaming. Any suggestions or where I can go for suggestions? Reddit didn't seem to want to answer it.

[@FauxHammer]

As someone who has drain leinged for year's, I'm still looking for that answer. I do like anycubic DLP CRAFTSMAN AT THE MO, sharp but slightly flexible

[@DrMcCoy]

One little thing I'd like to see on these videos is telling and showing the price of those printers, even if MSRP is not always 100% what you can get them at with discounts etc. You're sometimes doing it, but not consistently Maybe even for a few different currencies, say USD, GBP and EUR. Because those different MSRPs aren't necessarily direct current conversions, because of slightly different cost-of-living figures and taxes.

[@FauxHammer]

I do get asked this a lot, but the issue is, over the lifespan of a printer, those prices change wildly!! This review needs to be relevant in 2 years from now. But… I am gonna do a big summary video and I could include it on that

[@claws61821]

​@@FauxHammer Simple solution: include the date of when you saw that price.

[@TheZombieSaints]

That's what I wanted to hear "how easy is it to get printing. Is it easy to operate etc. Definitely got a new sub here. Great video I'm looking for a new printer too. Anycubic is on my short list

[@FauxHammer]

Thanks so much

[@LeviPlaizVR]

On the dong that it comes with it has a slicer program that you can download and take off the brim

[@tomdenyer3229]

Sir! Love the video, want ro buy one, tried your links and they dont seem to support UK purchases. Whats rhe best way to get one in the UK witjout being ripped off by import taxes please?

[@FauxHammer]

Amazon is probably best, not sure if they are on there yet though

[@tomdenyer3229]

@@FauxHammer hmm. Thanks.

[@tonywharton5220]

I'm definitely impressed with this printer

[@FauxHammer]

Great isn’t it!

[@tonywharton5220]

@@FauxHammer I'm really very impressed for the price although my fdm days are over, I still have an og Ender 3 and a cr10s. Like yourself, I do still use fdm for certain prints. I use my resin printer for cartoon characters and my daughter paints them. I only have the mono 4k but anycubic have always impressed me. Great channel and excellent reviews 👍

[@FauxHammer]

@@tonywharton5220 thanks so much

[@ImmortalReaver]

My guess for the brim on that dinosaur is to further ensure print success for a beginner that might not have the printer assembled quite right. My first print was the lucky cat on the ender 3 which had a raft. Super overkill. but if a beginner plugs in a printer and the print doesn't succeed, they can just blame it on the printer itself.

[@FauxHammer]

Yeah, you're probably right. Though the bench wasn't brimmed. I dunno. I just feel it was more a lapse in judgement. Could be eutehr

[@kait0w098]

​@@FauxHammerBrims are for better adhesion and brims can also help with the extruding any filament poop before it starts printing the model itself.

[@Goodenough-]

Do you recommend this or the elegoo neptune 3 pro? Would have loved if you had mentioned a comparison, given you put out a similar video about the neptune 3 pro about 5 months ago. Thanks!

[@FauxHammer]

i fouund this easier to use, but that was my first FDM printers soo it;s hard to say. The colling is much better, albeit louder on this and this is faster. But the Neptune Pro or max.... ,uch larger palte, so depends what you want.

[@Goodenough-]

@@FauxHammer Thanks for the reply, your information is very helpful to me. I'm about to purchase my first 3d printer, and wanted the easiest to use out of the box. Something that was 300$ or less. Was about to pull the trigger on the neptune 3 pro, but after watching this vid you've made me think twice. So you think the extra 30$ is worth it for the kobra 2 (compared to pro 3)? I've watched a lot of people say these two printers are the best for starters. Was the 3 pro, now this one (since it just released recently). I'm sure there will be another "easier to use" in a couple months, so let's not worry about that issue now. Thanks again!

[@hehehoho788]

​@@FauxHammer how many fan does Kobra 2 have? Same like 2 fan on the neptune 3? Anyway love the review, albeit maybe needed the timestamp comparison with others printer.

[@johnkelley3818]

My main concern with this printer, and the printer it was based off of (Kobra NEO) is that I'd need to know if they changed the cables that run to the printer bed. The Kobra has always been known for having the cables to the bed fry themselves and throw a "MINTEMP: BED" error which needs to be fixed ultimately by replacing the bed entirely. This issue is known to happen within the first couple months of ownership.

[@rickway2039]

I get that error when I turn it on and it's below 60 degrees outside. I print in a cabinet in my barn. I have to run a small space heater to get the cabinet up to temp before starting up the printer.

[@Hanzi2u]

​@@rickway2039 wtf crazy

[@FauxHammer]

I wouldn't know about this, I'm still new to these ones, sorry

[@TrashyEgg]

I bought a replacement off amazon then requested a refund and sent in the broken one

[@dr_keenbean]

This just started happening to me yesterday with my original Neo. Luckily I can still print just fine so long as I keep it to the back 2/3 of the bed as when the bed pushes all the way back so it can print on the front is when the cables strain and fail. Support was quick to respond and has a replacement on the way, which is good because I've only had the thing 6 months. They must know this is an issue because they sent it no questions asked when I mentioned the error.

[@AndrewAHayes]

I tend to use carbon fibre infused PLA and Matte PLA on prints that require me to hide my layer lines and I print at 0.12mm layers and I get wonderful results, I wonder how good they would look using that material on that printer with those layer heights? I had promised myself I would not buy another bed-slinger printer after I built my Pro 3D V-King 400 from self-sourced very best quality parts, I also have 3 Ender 5 Plus machines as well as half a dozen bed-slingers, I have a resin printer but can count on my fingers how many times I have used it as the smell and the mess and all the cleaning just put me off but seeing the prints this machine can produce has made me think again, if this was released as a cube printer it would be a no brainer descision for me, what size nozzle do you have to use to be able to print in those low low layers? Your channel has also escaped my radar until now and it is a breath of fresh air to hear another English northerner (I think) talk about 3D printing, I am from South Yorkshire by the way! +1 Subscription

[@FauxHammer]

Thanks so much. I'm a Geordie with a Nottingham accent

[@highwaymen1237]

Who makes the board game platform you printed? Thank you.

[@FauxHammer]

The dragons rest, links in description

[@MEATLOAFr]

Great video, actually just got this printer before even watching this video… and I don’t care about alot of the junk people are advertising about other printers, just need it to work, and I’ve never have and never will print a benchy boat