ANYCUBIC Kobra 3D Printer, Anycubic LeviQ Smart Leveling FDM
ANYCUBIC Kobra 3D Printer, Anycubic LeviQ Smart Leveling FDM Printers with Removable Spring Steel Heated Bed, Large 3D Printers with 9.8''(L) x 8.7''(W) x 8.7''(H) Printing Size
More Choices of Filaments
Compatible with PLA/ABS/PETG/TPU flexible materials, giving more choices for your creativity.
Needless to Wait
The maximum printing speed is 180mm/s. Average speed is 80mm/s, 167% faster than industry standard. Faster speed enables you to enjoy more joy of 3d printing.
4.3 inch Large-size Touch Screen
ANYCUBIC Kobra is equipped with 4.3-inch LCD touch screen, which brings sensitive response and brighter display, offering better using experience.
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| Printing Technology | FDM | FDM | FDM | FDM | FDM | N/A |
| Heated Build Plate | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | N/A |
| Build Area | 15.7” x 15.7” x 17.7” | 11.8” x 11.8” x 13.8” | 8.7″ x 8.7″ x 9.84″ | 9.6″ x 9.6″ x 10.2″ | 8.27” x 8.27” x 8.07” | N/A |
| Materials | PLA, TPU, ABS, HIPS, PETG, Wood | PLA, TPU, ABS, HIPS, PETG, Wood | PLA, TPU, ABS, HIPS, PETG, Wood | PLA, TPU, ABS, HIPS, PETG, Wood | PLA, TPU, ABS, HIPS, PETG, Wood | N/A |
| Leveling Type | Auto Leveling | Auto Leveling | Auto Leveling | Auto Leveling | Manual | N/A |
| Connectivity | SD Card & USB cable | SD Card & USB cable | SD Card & USB cable | SD Card & USB cable | SD Card & USB cable | N/A |
| Layer Resolution | 0.05-0.3mm | 0.05-0.3mm | 0.05-0.3mm | 0.05-0.3mm | 0.05-0.3mm | N/A |
| Max Heatbed Temp | 90°C | 100°C | 110°C | 110°C | 110°C | N/A |
| Max Nozzle Temperature | 260°C | 260°C | 260°C | 260°C | 260°C | N/A |
| Printing Speed | ＜180mm/s (recommended 80-100mm/s) | ＜180mm/s (Recommended 80-100mm/s) | ＜180mm/s (Recommended 50- 80mm/s | ＜180mm/s (Recommended 80mm/s | 20-100mm/s(Recommended 60) | N/A |
| Dimensions: | 48.51 x 48.51 x 42.93 cm; 7 Kilograms |
| Model: | KBA0BK |
| Manufacture: | ANYCUBIC |
| Dimensions: | 48.51 x 48.51 x 42.93 cm; 7 Kilograms |
| Origin: | China |
It was easy enough to put together, just follow the instructions, auto levelled, loaded PETG filament, installed the latest version of Cura, then created gcode file and printed…this print will take over 6 days, but so far its looking good.
So easy to use. has auto leveling wich makes life so much easier has a massive print bed were I can print full size helmets without splitting them. only down side is some of the parts were the filament goes threw are plastic and will degrade with use.
First time buying a “branded” printer and it was a pleasure setting up and using.
Have built from kits 3 different printers and as much as I loved the process or getting them running and tuned, I really just wanted a new large format printer to just “work”. This has been spot on with almost everything I’ve thrown at it. I say almost, as there will always be the odd hiccup with 3d printing , but nothing I would say was a problem or flaw with the printer.
This printer is massive, perfect for cosplay builds. It’s a lot bigger than I expected but worth the extra money.
The downsides to this printer is filament it came with was very brittle and it is rather noisy but bearable.
So to start with this is the first 3d printer I have bought from new and the 2nd I have owned, from opening the box and doing the checks for parts, build and run time was within 1 hour, the included owl design prints well out of the box, using the ultimaker cura software is really easy, overall a good option for someone looking into 3d printing or someone looking to upgrade
First, 10 minute to set up is a joke. I do not believe anybody assembling a 3D printer for the first time would get to their first print in 10 minutes, let alone 30. It took me closer to 90 minutes to get to a state where I could start the print of the owl without issues (there is an test owl model included on the micro SD card, and just enough PLA filament to do a couple of first layer test prints + the owl). The first step where you attach the frame to the base is really tricky with just 1 person because the allen key doesn’t fit under the base to tighten the screws. I had to get somebody to help me with that first step. The instructions were pretty good, though in some places you could tell it was a copy paste from another model of their printers. In one section about adjusting the tightness of the Z axis guiding wheels, the act of loosening off the screws like it told me to ended up causing the wheels to stop moving freely which made adjusting it as per the instructions not really work, so I had to improvise by repeatedly loosening off, adjusting, retightening and checking. Got there in the end and wasn’t too complicated to figure out.
The auto-leveling is a cool feature, but I have actually found the results to be mediocre. The left side of the bed is evidently lower than the right side even immediately after levelling, because with the z-offset adjusted to the best compromise I could reach, the right side of the print’s base is squished and well adhered but borderline too close to the bed, whilst the left side of the base is less well adhered and too far from the bed. There is no way I can see to adjust this and I don’t know why the bed would not be level immediately after it going through the auto leveling process. This hasn’t caused issues with my prints yet, but if the print were wider (and thus the left to right difference in height more pronounced), it could have a more significant negative effect which would be a pain.
The z-offset is a bit of faff to set up and I had to figure out the right value by repeatedly trying to print 1 layer of a model, see how it looks, then move the head closer (negative offset). I have found -1.14mm to be about right but I guess it varies based on the tolerances of the printer you receive. If you set it too low I assume it would scrape the plate which you definitely don’t want, so you have to take this a bit slow.
With those issues aside, it has been reasonably straightforward to get working. The owl took 2h 45m to print. The UI on the screen is really clear and easy to use. Loading and removing filament is easy.
For some reason, the default position of the printer head is over an empty space between the frame and the bed, meaning when the head heats up, it just dumps plastic through a gap at the bottom of the printer. I have no idea why they wouldn’t have something to catch it, but that’s easily solved by printing a tray out to do that for me 🙂
Overall I’m happy. For 200 I think it’s a really good printer that I have had no major issues with. Every issue I have had so far has been easy to overcome or has not had a significant impact on its usability.
This is my fourth 3D printer and by far the best so far. After the initial assembly and a few minor adjustments I printed the test file that came on the included micro SD card (an owl) and was impressed with the speed it printed at. However, if you are using Cura to splice your prints it will not find this printer as it is too new, but it is easy to resolve this by searching You Tube. Overall build quality is very good the printer is very quiet although the fan is a bit loud. The self leveling feature is a great time saver and ensures your prints come out properly. Would highly recommend as this a great piece of kit, even for a beginner.
Easy and quick assembly. It is very easy to level the table. I recommend i
Purchased this for my son. As a beginner it’s been a task to get the right settings but overall happy.
He finds that not all prints stick to the bed but have been reading up on different solutions and have ordered some magigoo to test.
Had a problem with a noisy fan but it was sorted quickly by suppo
This is my third 3d printer and it is an absolute dream…. so few parts to assemble and everything fits together easily and quickly. The single z- axis screw operating the print head vertically is a great improvement over the twin screws of my earlier machines – the print head carrier is always horizontal! Leveling of the bed is easy and quite straightforward – again a vast improvement over my other machines. The removable magnetic baseplate makes the removal of prints simple.
Overall a great design that I can fully recommend!
Note. Cura 5.. update includes the Kobra printer in it’s settings!! so printing is straight out of the box.
It didn’t take me long however to start wondering if I’d made a mistake and that 3D printing was still too difficult for a retiree like me. Despite following the instructions to the letter, and having watched quite a few YouTube videos, my first 4 attempts at printing a small owl were all dismal failures. I could not get any of them to remain on the bed for more than a few minutes. Somewhat disheartened I looked again for help online and saw that using a glue stick was recommended. I duly ordered some and since then I have had very few failures (thank you online community!).
I ordered a selection of filaments from different manufacturers and have printed out a number of objects. Overall I am extremely happy with the results. I do find that different filaments need slightly different settings and it was a case of trial and error to some extent. It’s always worth doing a small print with a new filament to find the optimum settings. I also maintain a spreadsheet so I can remember which settings are best for each filament.
I have printed things ranging from a storage box for holding numerous thin strips for my RailDriver control unit, classical busts of Roman and Greek gods and, my particular favourite, a helmet from the Sutton Hoo find. There are many websites offering free and paid models to download and print and some of them are excellent.
It is worth noting that my wife was somewhat nervous when I did a print that lasted a few days as she had read about fires form 3D printers. I have therefore installed a smoke detector which connects to my Wi-Fi and can send updates to my phone. I have also bought a CO2 fire extinguisher and fire blanket. These precautions are probably over the top but it has allowed me to continue overnight prints with a little more peace of mind.
You do have to be careful about leaving the machine unattended for long periods of time. After owning the machine for just 3 weeks I found a print had gone wrong 4 hours into a 16 hour print and that the filament had gone crazy and completely clogged up the hot end assembly and it had to be replaced. Anycubic kindly posted a new one to me and I have also purchased a spare from Amazon as I have to assume it will happen again one day.
The machine itself is not very large — the footprint of the base is only about 30 x 32 cm although with other bits sticking out you will need a bit more room. The fan can be very noisy so I wouldn’t operate it in a room where you are trying to rest (watching TV or sleeping).
In summary, my first dip into the world of 3D printing has been an exciting and rewarding one although I still get flummoxed occasionally when a print fails and I can’t fathom out why.
Bought as my first printer. Very easy to use, a great start. However, my particular one had some issues. It was making some loud noises clacking from the CPU fan, and after reporting the customer support, they agreed to send me a replacement fan. Took weeks to arrive from China, and some fighting with casing to get fitted, but so far seems to have solved that issue. The other problem I have is melted looking prints when printing steep angles, like at the bottom front of “benchy”. Perhaps not enough part cooling for my black PLA, from some angles. Also so start up tune it plays is profoundly annoying! But enough of my complaining; the bed adhesion is good, auto-leveling a nice time/effort saver, and overall print quality is good, so I would recommend this printer to other beginners.
Excellent printer …. top tip , read the install files on the sd as has cura filament settings you import to cura and shows you how to add the printer custom . Once done and you have auto leveled take an A4 sheet if paper and set the z offset so it just scratches the paper .
Easy to use – print quality is very high, easy to use
Amazing I’ve had 5 different 3d printers so far but this 1 wow, its a little work horse had it going not stop since ive had it, so easy to set up the prints are on the default settings and they come out excellent everytime, only issue is wish the platform was bigger and that’s it, spot on anycubic I hope this machine last and last.
I’ve run the Kobra for around 150-200 hours to date and these are my findings.
The printer comes mostly assembled and took all of 15 mins to finish assembling.
The LeviQ auto bed levelling worked perfectly and running a test squares print across the full bed came out flat in all corners.
The textured bed takes a bit if getting use to but increasing the z offset gives you a nice textured baee to your prints. I opted for buying the smooth PEI coated spring steel sheet as I prefer the finish for gluing together parts but the textured plate works very well.
Quality of machine-wise, it is mostly plastic but with a solid base. The dual tensioning knobs on X and Y gantrys work well and I didn’t need to adjust the eccentric wheels on the X gantry. Hotend is surprising light for its bulky size but again it’s mostly plastic and runs the standard Creality ender 3 style hotend so light all round.
The file system doesn’t support folders but I got around this by keeping reprints in folders on the micro SD card and just moving them to the root directory when I needed to print them.
The touch screen LCD display is responsive and easy to navigate. The auto feed through for loading is a nice touch but don’t forget to press stop when the colour’s changed otherwise it just keeps feeding through!
The bondtech style tensioning lever holds the filament well and makes for easy filament changes and the filament path is short and straight. No problems with jams to date though the fan has started making some interesting sounds.
Print quality is nearly on par with my Prusa Mk3S and print speed happily matches it.
Setting up the printer profile took a little while but the Anycubic website does walk you through setting up a Cura profile and most of the valuew you need are there for setting up a PrusaSlicer printer and quality profile as I did.
I was pleasantly surprised to not need to calibrate my esteps. The PLA printed fine out the box with no under or overextrusion. I’ve run some overnight prints around 8 hours long with no problems to date. Worth upping the number of top layers to 4 for a smooth top layer but other than that, very happy with the purchase.
In conclusion, having bought an Ender 3 and upgraded it to the level of the Kobra manually for more than the cost of the Kobra out the box, I’d choose the Kobra hands-down if I did it again.
It is an exceptionally capable little direct-drive printer and, I would say, pretty unbeatable for the price.
A good beginner FDM hobbyest printer and workhorse for the print farm, as I bought it for.
I’ve been through hell to finally find a printer that works straight from the box without quality control issues or damage.
Easy to follow instructions with pictures and text. In just a few steps it’s built, calibrated and ready to go. Takes only a few minutes.
And that’s it. It’s printed non-stop since I got it with no errors or problems.
I’m finally happy to have a 3D printer that firstly actually prints and secondly keeps printing, it’s crazy how that is still an issue with other printers.
I can heartily recommend this printer, the only negative is the fan noise but that’s such a small thing compared to all the positives and I’ve had it running overnight and slept soundly and it’s right next to me and I’m a light sleeper so really it’s not terrible just a bit of white noise.
Quite easy to use and after a couple of YouTube videos my son can’t stop printing!
I’d been ogling 3D printers for a couple of years when I found this one. It being so well priced, I finally pulled the trigger and bought my first 3D printer.
Assembly was very straightforward. I assembled the printer alone, which is perfectly doable, but sometimes it would’ve helped to have an extra pair of hands. The overall feel of the machine is sturdy, although the power supply is something I could see failing over time. Power supplies are not too hard to come by, so I’m not too worried about it.
Though the instructions are very easy to follow, I messed up and completely glossed over the levelling step, and immediately started printing the owl demo print. Unfortunately, the nozzle scraped over the printing mat, getting clogged with the top layer and leaving deep scratches in the surface. I couldn’t find any place that sold these anycubic mats, so I contacted anycubic directly, asking if they sold the magnetic print mats.
Rather than telling me where I could buy this part, they very kindly offered to send me a replacement part free of charge. I’m in awe of the customer care they offer. I’ve had a worse experience getting my brand new car serviced at an official dealer (without naming names: a German brand, blue & white logo).
The included owl statue isn’t exactly a prime example of what this machine is capable of. I’ve been printing pretty much every single day since the printer arrived, and I’ve been playing around a lot with different settings and materials. Printing using a prototype resolution (0.3mm) is plenty fast enough, but you’ll see the individual layers quite clearly. Printing at the cura default (0.2mm) is a good compromise, but when it comes to printing parts like a lens hood, I do prefer taking the extra time and printing at 0.1mm.
All in all, I absolutely love my printer, and I would definitely recommend you get one. Be advised though, since buying this printer, I’ve bought tons of different filament, I’ve bought a dremel, am looking to buy a whole lot of other “maker” things, and I’m finding it hard not to consider buying an extra PLA printer, and a resin printer to complete the set. 3D printers are incredibly fun, but they’re a gateway drug to wanting a fully equipped workshop of your own… something that isn’t always feasible for those of us living in a flat in the city centre…
This is my first time using an3d printer set up was easy and fast and prints are amazing
By far the best entry level printer, easy to setup, easy to store if no dedicated space, easy to get started with your first pri
I had a problem initially with the Z axis not homing properly, but after checking the machine over, one of the wires to the Z limit switch had come loose, once it was properly attached the machine worked flawlessly.
Anycubic have done a great job with this, as well as the printer coming partly assembled they provide a nice toolkit for the assembly an maintenance of the machine, some PLA filament, a micro SD card reader, a scraper and a micro SD card with Cura software, device drivers and a sample print.
Very easy to operate, both the bed and the nozzle heat up quickly, the print quality is good and the machine is very quiet.
I can thoroughly recommend this printer as it is very hard to beat at the price.
This is a great entry level printer, but there’s definitely a learning curve to the cura software. Overall, we’re thrilled and it will take our tabletop gaming to a new level. The only issue is cleaning the magnet following guidelines also took off some colour, but it works fine.
Very satisfied with this product and much fun to have
Good at printing pla, needs some sort of bed adhesive for tpu. Print quality is pretty good depending on which slicer you use.
Great printer easy to setup and level bed print quality isn’t as good as I thought it would be but this could be filament or settings.
Anycubic seem to have put some effort into picking features. My favourite has to be the magnetic build plate. A very sticky surface for good 1st layers and doesn’t seem to be warped at all.
This machine is very similar to the Creality printers and the mainboard, carriage, hotend etc can be swapped out or upgraded. For instance the BTT SKR E3 mainboard would probably make this machine virtually silent. A hotend upgrade for more advanced polymers. Whether you want simple pieces once in a while or you are printing RC airplanes, this will do it.
A couple things to note. This is a very compact machine but the filament holder sits on the top so make sure you allow for the height. You can of course relocate this if you like. The stepper motors do squeal a little when running. This is not loud, but present. Both these things are fixable and not worth dropping a star over, total value for money.
I previously used model 1 of this printer.
This version has been drastically improved by the addition of a heated magnetic print bed so adhesion (previously a bug bear of mine) is seldom a problem.
It also needs much less construction than the first version.
A recommended purchase.
After some time of tweaking and calibrating and tutorials online I managed to get the print quality right, I’m not an expert and it was fairly simple to start using it.
To put it together is straight forward following the instructions or you can watch videos on YouTube.
I printed a letter opener and it came out great, I’ve used two different filaments black and white.
The printer is a little loud but not louder than other printers I know.
Overall satisfied with the quality and not too expensive.
Very handy for DIY projects to get you started you tan go to the Thingverse website where you can find plenty of uses.
Printer comes well package but I would advise watching one of the unpacking videos online. The printer goes together easily but a second person is handy at times. I had a test print going in under an hour from starting build. There are some printer material profiles provided on the included memory card and the PLA one seems to work very well. Used about 1/2kg PLA so far printing small and large items and very pleased so far. The print head heat range along with the heated bead will allow for a large range of materials to be used. The flexible magnetic print bead makes it very easy to remove your prints, no pulling or scraping.
If you’re looking for your 1st FDM printer – you can’t go wrong with this.
This comes semi-assembled with the base/bed and extruder axis ready to be screwed together. Making sure this is screwed tight and square will make printing much easier.
Once you’ve then plugged in the (obviously placed) wires, you’re good to power on.
True this doesn’t have some of the fancier bells and whistles you get on the more expensive models – but this helps you learn the basics such as bed levelling!! Never underestimate the importance things actually being square and level, rather than relying on software to try and compensate!
The removable build plate is a nice addition. I always use my bed heated (which is one of the big upgrades in this 2.0) and this makes removing parts a breeze!
The onboard software is pretty standard and you slice using Cura (the non-2.0 profile is in there and the printers have the same bed and nozzle sizes).
Good 3D printer. Got it assembled and up and running in about 20 minutes and easily printed some models at a good quality for me.
I have since run some overnight prints and found it to be reliable for this. Very pleased with this and a great addition to my collection!
I purchased this printer in November as I was interested in doing some 3D printing.
Assembly was very straightforward as it only required a few bolts to put the printer together. I’ve now printed about 40 “things” in PLA and it’s been a good experience so far. The heated bed and built in power supply are a worthwhile upgrade compared to the Mega Zero.
Build plate adhesion has been good and no prints have moved during printing. I’ve been using the Mega Zero profile in Cura and just checked the heated bed option. This has resulted in decent quality prints considering the value of the printer.
Overall my opinion is that for the money this a really good starting printer, just take your time setting it up correctly and make sure you level the bed properly! If you do get stuck there are several AnyCubic Reddit threads where you can get support from other owners.
You also get a sample of filament and this was my only negative. I was supplied with a sample of PLA+, and the included test file (owl.stl) was prepared for PLA. I didn’t know this at the time, as this was my first experience and it didn’t print very well. I got there in the end, but it wasn’t as seamless as it could have been if I had been supplied with a sample of PLA.
All in all, it is easy to use, and produces great results.
I have had cause to contact customer support, as I wanted to get a spare magnetic plate for the heated bed and I couldn’t find one on Amazon, or on the Anycubic website. They were quick to respond with details of how to get one (13.66 delivered) and now I am waiting for it to arrive from China.
Great bit of kit, and with what appears to be great support. The heated bed with removal magnetic plate, the large build space, and the budget price were major attractions for this particular printer. I am very pleased indeed.
Miles ahead of Mega Zero V1 ive used the first version and without heated bed this really affected the use of V1… So Version 2.0 ticks all the boxes for me great first edition to 3D printing…
Great printer, purchased the original mega zero before this and this is so much better!
Seems like from the benchmarks I’ve done this printer is quite high quality for the price. Highly recommend