ANYCUBIC Kobra 2 MAX 3D Printer (420*420*500mm) $230 + free s/h

Kaveman42

Sep 24, 2025 07:38 PM

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Kaveman42Sep 24, 2025 07:38 PM

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Anyone have experience with this one? Good starting unit for a newb?

jdang307

Sep 26, 2025 06:55 PM

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jdang307Sep 26, 2025 06:55 PM

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I think the combo is just a little more.

XDecker

Sep 26, 2025 07:05 PM

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XDeckerSep 26, 2025 07:05 PM

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Quote from jdang307

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I think the combo is just a little more.

There's a Kobra2 max combo? Link?

RUCrash74

Sep 26, 2025 08:25 PM

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RUCrash74Sep 26, 2025 08:25 PM

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I wouldnt say this is a good "starter" printer. It requires constant attention for Z-offset, which is finicky at best. You have to calibrate the Z-offset with ALMOST EVERY print, and sometimes even adjust mid-print. Also, you cant adjust the Z-offset unless the printer is actively printing outside of calibration.

Many 3rd-party slicing programs dont have pre-established profiles for this printer. Mine started printing erratically early into its lifespan; in one instance it crashed the printhead into the plate, which created a giant blob of PLA+ around the head destroying it. After that debacle, it started giving me Y-Axis errors, and finally started to zig-zag all over the place when trying to print a Benchy. Support tried to assist at first but after sending several parts (a few DOA) and after I purchased other Anycubic parts trying to resolve the problem, support gave up and told me to return it. Also this printer is end of life, so, you wont have much luck finding spare parts much longer.

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curt2199

Sep 29, 2025 03:26 PM

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curt2199Sep 29, 2025 03:26 PM

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Quote from RUCrash74

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I wouldnt say this is a good "starter" printer. It requires constant attention for Z-offset, which is finicky at best. You have to calibrate the Z-offset with ALMOST EVERY print, and sometimes even adjust mid-print. Also, you cant adjust the Z-offset unless the printer is actively printing outside of calibration. Many 3rd-party slicing programs dont have pre-established profiles for this printer. Mine started printing erratically early into its lifespan; in one instance it crashed the printhead into the plate, which created a giant blob of PLA+ around the head destroying it. After that debacle, it started giving me Y-Axis errors, and finally started to zig-zag all over the place when trying to print a Benchy. Support tried to assist at first but after sending several parts (a few DOA) and after I purchased other Anycubic parts trying to resolve the problem, support gave up and told me to return it. Also this printer is end of life, so, you wont have much luck finding spare parts much longer.

I would check your z-axis stepper motor and see if it's loose on the mount. I heard similar complaints and someone discovered the screws were loose from the factory. I've been printing non-stop with my Kobra 3 max for over a week and it's produced the cleanest prints of any printer I've owned right out of the box with zero adjustments.

bdunni

Oct 16, 2025 08:52 PM

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bdunniOct 16, 2025 08:52 PM

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Looks to be dead. Price is higher now.

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