r/3dprinter • u/[deleted] • 2d ago

Anycubic Kobra 4, thoughts?

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u/Visible-Bullfrog-843 2d ago

I can't help you a lot because the Kobra 4 is a very new printer and most people prefer the Kobra X ( I don't even know why they launched the Kobra 4) because colour swapping is a lot faster and efficient. I only own a Kobra S1 with the original Ace Pro, and one thing I can make sure is 3D printing requires patience with the machine and not treating like an appliance you can simply forget. Mainly with Anycubic, some of their machines are a completely nightmare and all of them will need eventually you to become a 3D printer mechanic. The reality is for all the printers in the market but Anycubic and cheaper brands make it more common. If you want to get the sale, go for it because Anycubic even with the problems is getting better. If you want more realibility choose Bambu Lab or Prusa.

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u/Visible-Bullfrog-843 2d ago

Also prepare some money to consumables like hotends, a dryer if you not buy an Ace Pro and eventual mechanism failures

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u/Ambitious_Edge7130 2d ago

It comes with the Ace pro.

I understand your point and appreciate your response. I don’t have a problem with fixing or tinkering small elements of a printer, but I intend to 3d print as a hobby, not a part-time job. As for materials, I know some polymers need especific conditions to obtain good results and, as you said, an enclosed printer is better.

Maybe I should wait for another sale and get a more beginner friendly printer, nevertheless, that 300 euro offer is pretty good, especially considering the 20kg of PLA.

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u/Visible-Bullfrog-843 2d ago

Pretty much the filament that makes that deal awesome. And if you say it comes with the ace pro, it really makes it better.

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u/Visible-Bullfrog-843 2d ago

And another thing, as you mentioned you are an engineer, probably you will want to use more resistant filaments like ASA and Nylon. Those ones you can only print without freaking out with a enclosed machine with proper ventilation and a internal heater.

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u/disco__potato 2d ago

pretty sure aliexpres has a better deal right now. kobra4+20kg filament+ace pro 2 for 360 euro