Anycubic Strikes Again With the Kobra 2
The FDM machine can reportedly reach speeds of 250 mm/s, and features LeviQ 2.0 auto-leveling and a "dynamic structure".
It’s been a busy week for Anycubic. Alongside the recently-announced Photon Mono M5s resin 3D printer comes the Kobra 2 – a speed-focused FDM machine that serves as a follow-up to the popular Kobra, All3DP’s current pick for the best FDM 3D printer under $300.
Anycubic claims the Kobra 2 can reach a maximum print speed of 250 mm/s, with a “default speed” of 150 mm/s, which is fast enough to print a Benchy in 30 minutes.
To achieve these speeds, the Kobra 2 relies on a dual-gear, direct-drive extruder, which aims to prevent filament slip for more accurate extrusion and flow control, as well as a 60W “high-power” hot end to improve the printer’s extrusion rate. A 4W cooling fan, meanwhile – which Anycubic says can reach up to 7,000 RPM – and an “optimized wind duct” to help cool things down.
The Kobra 2 also features the OEM’s self-developed LeviQ 2.0 inductive sensor auto-leveling system. Anycubic says this improves upon its previous iteration (which came stock with the Kobra) by way of a Z-axis compensation module that automatically generates an accurate Z-offset. Additionally, there is a metal double axel core on the X- and Y-axes, and a Z-axis with a double screw motion mechanism. This “dynamic structure,” Anycubic says, will reduce friction, increase wear resistance, and result in faster printer movements.
Rounding out the machine are features such as automatic filament detection (although it’s unclear if this will be an add-on, as it was with the Kobra), a magnetic spring steel build plate, a 4.3-inch color LCD touchscreen, and a modular design that can be assembled in 10 minutes.
Currently, there’s no indication of pricing, but the slogan “print more, pay less” suggests that it will target the budget market. More details will be revealed on May 15, according to an Anycubic YouTube Short, so be sure to keep an eye on the Kobra 2’s announcement page.
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