Anycubic Vyper review | Perfect beginner 3D printer? | Unboxing, setup, auto-levelling, test prints

Where do I find the printer cn #? It’s asking for one

Thanks !

Just bought my first 3D printer and it is: Anycubic Vyper! It's so cheaper now... Wow! 1/3 of the original price here. Thank you for sharing your expertise! I'm watching from California. A little far way from you!

No direc drive extruder? Pass.

Thank you SO MUCH for going over the extruder gear screw coming loose. People kept telling me my printer was clogged and whatnot, but then I saw this video talking about this and I checked, and it was indeed loose causing very bad print quality. Thank you so much for this as I've been trying to battle this issue for around 6 months and almost gave up.

I found with a bit of force the filament holder will snap in securely. Also I've been having trouble printing collapsible prints so that would be quite helpful

Can the hyper handle printing more detailed things like action figures things like that

Man this is great thanks for the info I would have never know that I have do all that.

Hi. Thank you for your review. Interested to see/hear an update now it's a year on and how this now compares both standing up in its own right re longevity and with other latest market offerings. I've seen this on offer now for around £280 and considering it for my first non resin 3D printer.

Hi, thanks for the video, lot of knowledge here. I buy this printer this week and assembly is very easy, congrats for that. But still can't get good first layer and then next layers are badly shifted. Another one: do you or anyone got problems with SD card? It is very sensitive, once I touched it gently by accident and printing stopped and SD card disconnected. Is it SD slot issue or maybe should I buy other SD card?

Very informative

This review sent me over the edge. I'm buying mine today, I'll let you know how it goes when I get it. Thank you for the in depth review! You have a new subscriber.

I've received my Vyper a few days before. Previously I had a small Tronxy X-1 for 3 years (no heatbed, no auto-level, no filament sensor). Well, my feelings are mixed, and are in sync with your review.

Since Tronxy was one of the cheapest option back then (~1/5 of Vyper) and multiple years have passed for technology improvement, I expected much greater difference between the two printer's performance. I'm kind of dissapointed...
- With Tronxy the parts popped right off of raft, Vyper tends to fuse with it.
- Tronxy displayed info during printing even with Octoprint, Vyper does not show any details only when printing from SD card.
- Both are noisy as hell... :D However, Vyper's fan noise is loud only, steppers are hard to hear during print. With closed door it's nice even at next room.
- By Tronxy, dimensional accuracy was way off in XY plane, that one is better with Vyper.
- However, the same part with the same material tends to have strange blobs and stringing by Vyper. I hope it can be fine tuned, but as there are a lot of complaints on it, maybe Tronxy was superior in this too...

I need more time to get familiar with it, and adjust it, but maybe it is not such a big hit...

Nice review. Didi you print plastic bearings on this printer?

Can any one tell me what the voltage for us should be on vyper 3d,what do i turn the red swith to for voltage?

PLEASE HELP I set up my printer went to print and it starts printing, says finished after 30 seconds, continues to print till it cools down till it can't print. Only way to stop ot is to turn the whole thing off please help I'm been at this for a week

Would you let your 3d printer run when you're sleeping or not home?

I have mine set up butbi too am illiterate to computers and stuff..... What programs do i need to print off thingaverse? Or can i just save them on an SD and plug that in?

Have you tried removing the nozzle from the hotend on the Vyper?
If you do it as explained by Anycubic. You will break the hottend mount and possibly damage other components around it.
From what I understand you must completely remove the hotend before you try to take the nozzle out.

Thanks! I bought a Vyper about a month ago (Aug. 2022). For basic parts, I agree that the Vyper works "out of the box". This is my first 3D printer that I own, but I have lots of experience with the University's equipment. Some of the problems you discovered have been fixed by now (e.g., Cura profile). However, my parts are stringy. I ran the TempTower and RetracTower scripts in Cura and adjusted, but still have problems. I am using AnyCubic's cheap PLA so I don't draw any serious conclusions about the printer yet. I have problems with supports being very difficult to remove, but I think that is a profile problem, not the printer. I tried to print an articulated slug that failed miserably. The internal parts fused together (stringing likely). As you said, maybe there is no perfect printer for beginners unless beginners only print "beginner" parts. I have yet to try the clearance test!

This was everything I needed to know, thank you! I'm looking around for a first printer and the cost/print-volume/low-maintenance trifecta here seems like a brilliant tradeoff for the software-tinkering and minor print quality issues. My priority is functional bits-n-bobs for electronics and DIY (connectors, adaptors, clamping jigs, parts storage tubs, etc.) so surface texture/stringing are non-issues as I'm really not fussed about aesthetics at all.

Given that it's been almost a year now, are there any newcomers worth checking that beat the Vyper on ALL counts at the same or lower price point? If not then I think we have a winner... just as soon as I've cleared enough workbench space for it :)

I'm interested in seeing a video like this with one of your prusa printers youve mentioned in your videos

I have had my Vyper since they were first available ( i3MEGA prior to that). It has printed flawlessly right out of the box. I typically use IdeaMaker as my slicer.
re: NOISE. I did put a variable buck converter to the PSU fan. Tune to voltage to as acceptable air flow and noise level. BIG DIFFERNCE. Easy mod. Great review. Thanks.

Thanks, very good review. What would be considered the next level up from this printer as far as retaining the same features but more accurate quality?

I'm totally new to 3d printing and have been looking for a beginner 3D printer, this looks like it's perfect for me!

What temperature do you suggest for pla for the nozzle and bed?

I have an ender 3 max and it's hard for me to level the bed. With this printer do I have to level the bed like for the ender 3 max? Can you explain what leveling is needed for this printer? I am very new to 3d printing. Thanks

can sombody help me my nozzle is scratching the bed when i am printing what is the best z off set

Thank you so much! I really enjoyed watching the whole video, was very informative. I decided to go for this model for my 1st 3D printer as I heard lots of good things about it. Can you tell me how it performs about a year later?

Decepcionado, frustrado e muito, muito bravo!!! Comprei 2 maquinas Vyper há cerca de 40 dias e na tentativa de imprimir em duas cores no fatiador Cura com estensões pós processamento de truca de filamento ou pause and height, percebi que após a pausa, não há como retomar a impressão. Na busca por solução, visitei o site oficial da marca ANYCUBIC e encontrei disponível para download uma nova firmware (2.4.5), o que comparei com a que estava na maquina (2.3.9) e sem dúvida, instalei. PRONTO, COMEÇOU O INFERNO!!! Não comprem jamais esta máquina, pois este problema existe há mais de 1 ano, há relatos desde 2021 sobre este firmware e persiste o descaso do fabricante até hoje. Pra piorar, comprei na loja TOPINK, que não está preocupada com o cliente assim como eu estou com o meu cliente que vai atrasar sua produção porque eu não vou conseguir entregar o produto dentro do prazo. LAMENTÁEL PERCEBER QUE O DESCASO PREVALECE. LIGUEI NO FORNECEDOR TOPINK e pedi que me enviasse 1 máquina para eu trabalhar enquanto a solução não chegasse e que levassem de volta 1 das maquinas que não estão funcionando e infelizmente, eles SE NEGARAM, ou seja, ELES VÃO CONTINUAR TRABALHANDO, enquanto eu e meu cliente FICAMOS PARADOS ESOPERANDO!!!

Bed leveling is definitely a cause of frustration for beginners, but realistically, it gets even worse with experience! The more you level beds, the more you wish the process was automated. Hopefully no-maintenance, hands-free leveling like this will become increasingly standard in printers. Thank Anycubic and soon Prusa for leading the industry towards that goal.

just got my first 3D printer, this one, although a lot you said was still for me to understand yet, so I will return to this video a few times I think.

Thank you for this very professional review and explanation of how to install and work it.

like this vid and subbed. ty and keep up the good work!

Prazer em assistir seus vídeos. Sou um iniciante brasileiro, adquiri recentemente uma Anycubic Vyper e também uma BiqB1, também destinada a iniciantes. Infelizmente não domino seu idioma, dependendo de legendas traduzidas para português-brasileiro. Você poderia me enviar os upgrades que você adicionou na sua maquina com os respectivos links de download? Caso tenha dicas de configuração e melhorias, por favor, compartilhe comigo. No Brasil tenho poucas opções de conteúdo para Vyper e praticamente todos usam Cura-5 atualmente, com pouco conteúdo em português que auxilie. Parabéns pela iniciativa de compartilhar conhecimento e estarei acompanhando seus "reviews"... Tks man!

I HAVE AN ANYCUBIC VYPER THAT I GOT FOR CHRISTMAS AND I WOULD LIKE WHATEVER INFORMATION YOU HAVE ON GETTING IT REPAIRED, PREFERABLY LOCAL.

Thank you for this high quality video. Reminds me of Digital Foundry, with how direct, and professional the information is. Thank you sir.

I've just bought a Vyper based on your review.

Make a video on anycubic Chiron

how do i know what voltage rateing is good for me?

Hi, thank you for the video! I was wondering if the rail going up and down should be stiff while moving by hand? I just got my vyper today and is assembled. I’m scared to turn it on and straining motors if it’s unbalanced or something.

Looks better than the kobra to me

Great video, very useful for a prospective beginner, thank you.

Excellent. Thank you

Want a perfect beginner printer? Get a Prusa mini. All the other beginner printers have various problems.

Ender 3 v2 does NOT have touch screen but this one has ALL the upgrades already that the ENDER 3v2 needs out of the box! I would recommend this one !

I've had a Robo R2 for about 5 years now, and was looking at the Ender V2, but really was going to miss the auto bed leveling. I purchased the Vyper based on this review and it arrives tomorrow. I'll come back to this video for your tips again, and that ribbon cable clip, and let you know how it goes. I feel good about this purchase, based on this review. Thanks!

This was helpful, thanks!

Can you print PVC with this printer?

My son bought an Ender 3 and I later bought an Ender 5. I bought us both a Big Tree Tech main board which is a vast improvement in noise as it can control the stepper motors better and we installed BL Touches which work just fine. All printers should have automatic bed leveling and be as quiet as possible in my opinion. Thanks for your review...

Well, this was very well made review, thank you. I loved the comparison at the end with other printers as the tips to print as well. I have had Anycubic Mega about 4 years and thinking to update to Vyper. My old Mega prints well though. A bit loud if you sit next to it. I have to say that i have not ever had any problems with it so i assume this Vyper is as good. And thank you for the links to the cable clip and Dremel cut off saw etc.

Great Video i Love it i bought a vyper too now.
I would be interested If the nozzle changed for a advanced one Like a plated hardened Steel one. If this would the vyper make more relailable with hard filaments Like glow in the dark.

I think your video is packed with useful information. Thank you for helping me on my 3D printer shopping.
However I find the speed may be a bit difficult for non English speaking community.