AnyCubic Tries Multicolor: The AnyCubic Kobra 3 Combo

Summary

In this video, the presenter reviews the Anycubic Kobra 3 Combo, a high-speed 3D printer with a filament dryer for multicolor prints. Despite initial skepticism, the printer impresses with its speed, capable of an 11-minute Benchy print. The multicolor printing feature is tested with challenging models, showcasing precision and vibrant colors. The ACE Pro's filament drying capability is highlighted, making the Kobra 3 Combo a compelling value at $449, especially for those interested in multicolor 3D printing.

Takeaways

• 🐍 The Anycubic Kobra 3 Combo is a high-speed 3D printer with a filament dryer designed for multicolor printing.
• 🆓 Anycubic provided the printer and filament for free and sponsored the video, but opinions expressed are genuine.
• 🛠️ Setup was straightforward, but initial impressions were of a derivative machine similar to others on the market.
• 🏎️ The printer is incredibly fast, capable of an 11-minute 30-second Benchy print from factory settings.
• 🌡️ Cooling is a challenge at high speeds for small parts, but this isn't considered a realistic test scenario.
• 🎨 Multicolor printing capability was tested with success, showcasing the printer's precision and color-changing features.
• 🐢 The printer handled complex models like a sea turtle with intricate details well, despite some filament mapping errors.
• 🌳 There were issues with support structures detaching due to Z-offset and bed leveling adjustments still being fine-tuned.
• 🔗 The ACE Pro unit allows for linking multiple units for 8-color printing and may support non-Anycubic printers in the future.
• 📹 Remote monitoring and filament runout/jam detection were tested and worked well, with the print resuming flawlessly after a pause.
• 🌈 The printer's ability to handle multicolor PETG printing was a highlight, showing its potential despite some adhesion issues.

Q & A

What is the Anycubic Kobra 3 Combo?

The Anycubic Kobra 3 Combo is a high-speed 3D printer that includes a filament dryer and is capable of multicolor printing.

What did the speaker initially think about the Kobra 3 Combo?

Initially, the speaker was disappointed as the printer seemed derivative and similar to other machines on the market.

What was the time taken to print the 3D Benchy on the Kobra 3 Combo?

The Benchy was printed in 11 minutes and 30 seconds, which was pre-set on the machine from the factory.

What issue did the speaker encounter with the cooling system during high-speed printing?

The cooling system was found lacking for high-speed printing of small parts, leading to potential issues with such prints.

What multicolor print did the speaker attempt first on the Kobra 3 Combo?

The first multicolor print the speaker attempted was a set of sea turtles using Pantone filament.

What was the outcome of the multicolor print of the sea turtles?

Despite a mistake in filament mapping, the sea turtles turned out to be gorgeous and the speaker loved the result.

What additional feature did the speaker explore after the Benchy and sea turtles prints?

The speaker explored the printer's ability to handle multicolor prints with a lot more filament changes by printing a model of Skye from Paw Patrol.

How did the speaker find the printer's smart features, such as filament runout and jam detection?

The speaker was impressed with the filament runout and jam detection features, as the printer continued printing flawlessly after a long pause.

What was the speaker's experience with multicolor PETG printing on the Kobra 3 Combo?

The speaker successfully printed a multicolor PETG model after some initial issues, which they attributed to not having the correct profiles yet.

What is the earlybird price for the Anycubic Kobra 3 Combo?

The earlybird price for the Anycubic Kobra 3 Combo is $449.

What was the speaker's final opinion on the Anycubic Kobra 3 Combo?

Despite initial skepticism and some software and firmware immaturity, the speaker was impressed with the printer and considered it a good value for the price.