The New Acus M2 Connect Tattoo Machine First Impressions

[@adamdarklord]

Let me know what you think of the machine in the comments!

[@gturnerink91]

I HAVE BEEN WAITING FOR THIS VIDEO!! I love the thought of Acus making a machine to compete with other top brands that is still adjustable stroke and affordable but very high quality and not so difficult to use. It gets people that use the wands or other machines to still have what they’re used to with a machine that you can actually clean better by still taking it fully apart while hopefully leading them to the M1. I think this was a really great move for Acus in becoming a leading standard in tattoo machines. I absolutely love all the stuff this company is doing and the stuff they come up with! Thank you for this video man! You have to be a top tattoo channel soon because you always keep it real!

[@adamdarklord]

100% Acus is making the perfect move at a perfect time with this machine! It’s going to be a good introduction to a quality machine for many new artists into the Acus ecosystem 🙌

[@gturnerink91]

@@adamdarklord yes it is man!

[@jasongriffiths5651]

Not picked up my Acus M1 since buying the Neuma 5 flex and I loved the Acus

[@adamdarklord]

The Neuma 5 definitely puts in ink so I get that!

[@ramister28]

One of my favorites tattoo channels. Still waiting for you to compare Acus M1 with Neuma 5

[@adamdarklord]

@@ramister28 💀 the stack of products to review is getting big…. I’ll hopefully make that video soon!

[@kings1n]

Waited for that actually and looks pretty awesome!!

[@adamdarklord]

It’s going to be dooooope!

[@kings1n]

@@adamdarklord I agree fully! As I understood there will be a M2 and this M2 connect - for connecting battery etc - so I guess a bit more money for this part - honestly still a great deal! Looking forward to this - thanks for sharing!

[@justinsmet]

I would love to try the other machines like the bishop wand, acus machines ect. Just to see the differences between these and the machines I own.

[@zacpedrosa1203]

I like it so far especially it being versatile even with the different battery packs rca connector is great only if cheyenne would do it ....what's your thoughts on the new sol nova unlimited 2 i guess it's like a inch longer than the original can't wait till you review it your videos are by far the best in depth especially the specs breakdown

[@adamdarklord]

There was a delay so it doesn’t arrive to me till Monday now and I’m super excited for it! I have to original Unlimited machine so I’ll compare them and get shots of it next to other popular machines for size comparison 🙌 Review is probably a few weeks away because I want to get some real time on it before I give my input but it’s going to be a doooope video I promise you that 🔥

[@zacpedrosa1203]

@adamdarklord hell yeah I'll be waiting i just recently got the original so now I have sol nova 2 and sol nova unlimited now just waiting for the new one to drop and hopefully get that new acus too by far acus is still my number one go to

[@joshuavalenciano4728]

When is it supposed to be released?

[@adamdarklord]

First half of 2025

[@CHUEYINK]

Oliver likes to hype up whatever tattoo machine he is using at the moment. Every new machines was better than the old one he used. He’s a hype machine, he really is, nothing against the guy. Two machines ago it was the best mach(me he’s ever used(bishop wand shader)

[@adamdarklord]

😂 everybody thinks it but you say it lol 🙌

[@Vladfaitdestattoos]

Every new machine is the best machine. For 10 days or so 😂

[@JOKE485]

8:22 he means that the 4.1 with the brass cam is as powerful as the 4.5 but will damage less bc it's 4.1 and not 4.5

[@TheDrKrustie]

They should do something to be compatible with critical batteries , something like they did with the neuma 5 flex.

[@adamdarklord]

A critical connect port would be very cool!

[@da-monti]

Hi ! I always heard that brushless motors are more powerful than brushed one, am I wrong ? Because it seems you to say the opposite, I m confused right now 😅

[@adamdarklord]

Brushless motors are generally stronger and more efficient than brushed motors. Here’s a comparison: 1. Efficiency and Power Output: • Brushless Motors: Offer higher efficiency and produce more power output for the same amount of input energy due to the lack of friction and voltage drop from brushes. • Brushed Motors: Have lower efficiency due to friction and heat generated by the brushes. 2. Durability and Maintenance: • Brushless Motors: No brushes to wear out, so they have a longer lifespan and require less maintenance. • Brushed Motors: Brushes wear out over time and need to be replaced, leading to more maintenance. 3. Speed and Control: • Brushless Motors: Provide smoother speed control and can achieve higher RPMs, making them better for high-performance applications. • Brushed Motors: Limited by the mechanical friction of brushes and less precise control. 4. Torque: • Brushless Motors: Can deliver higher torque at lower speeds and maintain consistent performance under load. • Brushed Motors: May struggle with maintaining torque at lower speeds. Overall, brushless motors are typically the stronger choice in terms of performance and longevity. However, brushed motors can still be advantageous in applications where cost and simplicity are prioritized. A brushed motor can still be very strong depending on how big it is. I still believe this motor is a brushless motor in this machine. Even though a brushed motor would be more cost effective at the $400 price point.

[@janikumlander1822]

He has used bishop shader with 3,5 stroke in the pass so thats what he means when you get higer in stroke 🤪

[@djs9315]

No clip cord sleeve or barrier film or anything other than bandage wrap on his grip.. Extensive rigorous testing has been stringently made.. in 2hrs 😂😂😂 I like some of this guys work, I think he has talent, but his knowledge about machines seems lacking.. Thanks Adz.. hopefully you do a review yourself at some point 😉

[@adamdarklord]

Yeah lol I’m 100% getting the machine and doing a very in depth review 🙌

[@DanielDanciu-r4n]

he said like about every tattoo machine that he used "that is the best machine on the market go but it" ... dunno why but I can't stand that guy... its normal for him to push that fcking machine because they sponsor him... used the m1 for like 2 hours and it felt underpowered on the hardest mode

[@AlexandrosNikolakis]

He says 400 dollars before tax so around 500 dollars with 24% tax..I asked acus and they replied me rhat they will release the cam inthe next 6months cause they are doing some tests to it..

[@adamdarklord]

That’s a good point! Government wants their cut 💀

[@AlexandrosNikolakis]

@@adamdarklord they do but then it's around 100 less than a bishop og...So I would get the og...

[@gturnerink91]

@@AlexandrosNikolakis I have all the bishop wands and the acus m1 and I’ll tell you I think already the m1 is better than the wands but I thinks even the m2 will still be better than the wands. Performance wise and the fact that you don’t have to buy three machines just the strokes. Also you can fully take it apart to clean when you will void the warranty on your bishop to do that. Easy win in my book

[@bostjanloncaric]

Ful cool🇸🇮🤟👍👌🤙

[@adamdarklord]

🤙🔥🐐🐶💪💰🫡

[@painville]

At this point it doesn’t even make sense to keep up with the industry they’re doing the same thing apple is doing

[@adamdarklord]

Money is how companies survive and everyone gots employees to feed. But China could chill out just a little bit, for real

[@inkbyhero]

until the Acus machines improve their lining capabilities I’ll keep using my Sol Nova Unlimited. I love Acus but lining is not its strong suit

[@adamdarklord]

Are you picking up the unlimited 2? The prototype brass cam I’m using makes it way better for lining so there’s hope lol

[@JOKE485]

use the heavy grip, fixed my problems with it. It's true the sol nova was more relient to line with

[@inkbyhero]

@@adamdarklord I have the 4.5 pre-ordered 😃 but nothing lines like the 5.0 Unlimited for me. Easy 1 pass lines. With the Acus I struggle to put in clean one pass lines. Probably some user error but why make my life harder lol. I guess we will see if the brass cam improves

[@inkbyhero]

@@JOKE485 I do have the heavy grip, but like you said, the Sol Nova Unlimited just lines better lol

[@tomaskiii1017]

sol nova 2 should have put rca version... tsk😢

[@adamdarklord]

100%

[@JOKE485]

adam, I said it's A-cus, NOT AKKUS 😂

[@adamdarklord]

AaaaaaaaaaKkus 👌

[@tricArt7]

So I see a good idea, but I don't understand why so many brands use this engine. It was already in the Ambition Torped, in the X8, Archer 2 S, P3 Pro Turbo... I think it's good but this engine costs 25 dollars in its original form...

[@adamdarklord]

It’s definitely different in size and shape from the turbo. It’s the same type of motor as it’s most likely an external brushless motor but I don’t thinks it’s the same as the machines you listed. We should know more about it soon

[@siliconvalleymetal]

If you compare the torped to the ambition soldier 270 which is their latest one the motor looks the same but the performance is way different. Windings can be different and the main thing is the motor driver which is way different. I’m gonna take a wild guess and assume this Acus is using the same motor and driver as the latest Ambition soldier 270 which has a lot of torque and can run as slow as 3 hits a second. Windings and drivers play the biggest role and cost goes up when you use a high performance driver.

[@bdee1084]

400 no battery is not competitive

[@adamdarklord]

@@bdee1084 you can buy a battery for under $20

[@scubadkins]

Hey Adam do you have a video over cheaper battery packs that’s you’ve used or have experience with that are comparable to higer end packs? Thanks

[@adamdarklord]

@@scubadkins I don’t but you can find cheap ones on eBay all the time. I keep hearing that the shorty Ambition battery is very good for like $40 but I have yet to pick one up

[@jonathanjulius1903]

I don't know but the motor looks like Chinese brushless motor tbh

[@adamdarklord]

It’s most likely the Japanese brushless motor some companies use. Looks to big the be the Maxon Swiss motor but it might be a custom version of that…

[@jonathanjulius1903]

@@adamdarklord yes makes sense seeing the price is very affordable, that couldn't be a faulhaber motor

[@adamdarklord]

@@jonathanjulius1903 Maybe at $600 they could have done a Faulhaber but a cheap entry level price point is needed for them. I’m actually excited for it to be a different brand motor I really want this machine to have a different feel than what I’m used to

[@Vladfaitdestattoos]

Brushless motors last for 5k hours. It would be nice for KZbin tattooists to start using propre barrier on their machines. This is so gross to see only cohesive bandage in 2024

[@adamdarklord]

Most brushless motors can last between 10,000 and 50,000 hours if they’re not under constant stress, while lower-end brushless motors may only last around 5,000 hours when regularly pushed to their limits. So, you’re not wrong. I’m guessing he wrapped it like that to make it easier to open up during the tattoo livestream and show us the inside. But then again, it could also just be a gross habit.

[@Vladfaitdestattoos]

@@adamdarklord 10000 hours would last 5 years on a 8 hours, 5 days a week, no holyday basis. Here’s the translation: n practice, we’re looking at around 2,000 to 5,000 hours, considering the membrane tension, the stress caused by the cam, and mechanical action. At least, that’s what we can expect from the Faulhaber 6031, which equips Bishop wand packer and liner for instance. Tho someone working extensively with 3rl might make it last longer than color worker using 23+ mags Let’s be honest, we are one of the few professions where people complain about having a machine that costs 300-1,500, which allows us to charge between 300 and 1,500 per day. I don’t know of any profession that amortizes its equipment as quickly. That said, let’s not deny that when we see how the big brands treat their customers, I understand why some people prefer to buy cheap Chinese products. Maybe there needs to be a reassessment within the industry.

[@JOKE485]

acus is bis

[@thetruckingshowmustgoon369]

Yeahh but this still cost over 800$ to pass 1,200$ thats way to much money for the machine the works the same as a 50$ machine

[@adamdarklord]

$800 maybe if you live in South Africa with no suppliers lol In the US it should be under $500 for the Connect.

[@donovanlankford2089]

I loved my prime pen. I've sent email after email. My machine literally randomly started sounding like it got a turbo installed even @ 5v. No response. Email or Instagram Every big brand I buy from I get problems they won't acknowledge, Cheyenne, fk, and now prime. Ambition and AI has shown me more respect than these big guys. My next big name machine may be an acus

[@adamdarklord]

Must be a motor issue it’s hard to say 🤔 The Acus m1 I can attest to, it’s strong I’ve dropped it from very high up and still works perfectly with a few thousand hours on it 🔥

[@swervv2957]

Same here the ambition had been pretty dang good that I’ve had. Aswell as other under named brands. Bronc, Mummy, Ambition, Mast, to name a few. It’s a damn shame lol

[@jonathanjulius1903]

​@@swervv2957very true I've tried to contact big brands for information they seem like ignoring me, but when i try contact Chinese brands they're really helpful

[@gturnerink91]

I’ll tell you that any time I message Acus on email or instagram they have always responded. Their customer service is very nice and respectful

[@adamdarklord]

@@gturnerink91 Acus is very easy to contact and talk to it’s the Chinese companies that have like 20 different instagrams with different reps running each one that hardly know English that are hard to talk to lol