| Build Volume | 245 x 245 x 260 mm |
| Layer Resolution High | 100 microns |
| Nozzle Diameter | 0.4 |
| Filament Diameter | 1.75 |
| Print Speed Max. | 180 mm/s |
| Brand | Anycubic |
| Machine type | 3D Printer |
| Technology | FDM (Fused Deposition Modeling) |
| Materials | PLA, ABS, Wood PLA, Rubber (TPU), PETG |
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| Average Price | US$349.00 |
Vyper is an FDM 3D printer from a Chinese manufacturer Anycubic, who is an experienced supplier of affordable machines. Vyper stands out of all other Anycubic printers due to the new motherboard, a different set of silent drivers and auto-leveling feature. Visually and build-volume-wise the printer sits slightly above the average with 245 x 245 x 260 mm working area.
Features:
Anycubic Vyper is being favored by both experienced users and newcomers to printing. The machine has a modular design, which results in easy assembly. It has several impressive upgrades from other models of Anycubic FDM printers along with a few drawbacks. Let’s check it out in detail.
Vyper uses 16 points to take probes and perform bed leveling. This function is performed upon running a command, the printer will not conduct leveling before each print. The whole process is relatively simple and doesn’t require manual adjustments. Though, we must point out that the first versions of Vyper had troubles with the touch sensor malfunctioning. Thus, it is recommended to check its performance by touching the nozzle before the leveling process itself.
One of the main selling points listed by Anycubic are the new motherboard and silent drivers. Compared to some other printers by this manufacturer, the drivers are indeed quieter. However, we must point out that the printer is still noisy thanks to the cooling and mainboard fans. The motherboard itself is now capable of handling better resolution and working smoother.
Vyper utilizes a more common nowadays frame design, close to Ender 3 V2 or Neptune 2. It stands securely and assembles easily. The printing bed is supported and moved by the rails at the center only, which is fine, though you might want to look for wobbling at the sides. Y-belt tensioning (if needed) on Vyper is done easily by using an Allen key.
The printer comes with a filament holder, which doesn’t sit super tight but does its job well. Under the printing bed, there is also a toolbox included, keeping the necessary things tightly close to the printer.
Vyper, unlike other Anycubic FDM printers, does not come with the beloved Ultrabase. Instead, it features a magnetic steel printing bed with a textured PEI sheet, which works okay and can help remove prints by flexing it a bit. The heated bed itself seems to heat up evenly.
Vyper has a direct drive type extruder encased in transparent plastic. Anycubic promotes it as a “double-gear extrusion system” claiming smooth work with flexible plastics, which is questionable. Flexible filaments seem to work on Vyper but will deliver mediocre results. It is also reported that cable management as provided from the box isn’t perfect and may cause issues by the print head cable dragging traveling across the print bed.
