Ankermake M5C 3D Printer Honest Review - Worth the $$? | Tech Tuesday

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[dennysawyer]

Yours is the first review I've seen of the M5C that mentions the ability to use it offline and control it via Bluetooth. I've watched several "experts" claim it has to be connected to the internet to use it, and it's good to finally see an accurate review! You do need to connect to the internet to print from the AnkerMake slicer, which bugs me a little, but I use my M5C offline most of the time.

[mikenord]

I own both the m5c and that easythreeed printers. The cheap easythreeed printers are great for kids. My 9 year old is a pro with hers. I do some abs work with my m5c. I use an ender tent style enclosure that has flaps I can close for abs and open for everything else. No issues. You can add a display screen. I have it but it's only a display. Shows details such as temps and print times Also using the default Ankerslicer abs profile it only turns on the fan for bridging. Not sure why that wasn't your experience. Compared to my geeetech and creality machines the Ankermake is bulletproof. The biggest cons for me: Anker dropped the V6 color engine. That's why I bought this. I wanted multi color options to print toys for the kids. Anker does use klipper but you can't tinker in the firmware so even adding something like an enraged rabbit mmu can't be done. If you could add that this printer would be up there with the Bambu a1. Also print volume really is acceptable for general use but depending on your exact needs you might want more bed surface to work with. Also as a side note, multi color printing is cute and that's why Bambu is so popular but it's slow and very wasteful. There's so many silk pla options out there that will get you very pretty colorful results without the cost of multi material waste from those systems.

I'll add this for the anyone interested in purchasing. When Anker pulled the plug on the V6 a ton of the m5's were just dumped second hand for cheap. You can find them on eBay cheaper than the m5c. However, they have issues with the hot end and don't seem to have the same reliability as the smaller m5c. Also on discord and Reddit almost every single person complaining about defective machines or otherwise imperfect results are almost every single time user error. Anker has revised their slicer to help avoid making simple mistakes that will result in jams, clogs and other serious failures. You will see negative comments from others about this. Not only were their issues their own fault I can tell you EXACTLY the mistake they made because I made it too once and it was a disaster requiring power tools to repair. Anker has gone a long way to correct that setting and defaults in the slicer. If you want a great printer with high end results without the high end price don't sleep on this machine. It's about as refined as a bed slinger can possibly be

[patrickkuhn]

Perfect review for someone who wants to get into 3d printing. Best review I found for the anker m5c!

[kedmondson]

Very thorough review, one of the best I've watched of any 3D printer. Thank you!

[undrxposd]

Awesome review. Great pacing and had all the important parts covered. Consider me subscribed.

[TracksByTrent]

Thank you for all the information! I decided to buy this one so thank you for making the big decision easier.(also not an insult or anything but you spelled worth like woth :) )

[jacko]

Thanks for the honest review. You got me right I don't want another hobby of 3d printing just want to make parts for the ones I've got.thanks for the great review 😊

[Leonardokite]

Very nice review. I was amazed that you got ABS to print semi-good without an enclosure and with the cooling fan on. That was impressive.
My monoprice mini MP3 recently died so I am going to purchase the Flashforge Adventurer 5M Pro. A couple hundred bucks more than the Ankermake, but a pretty amazing printer for the price.

[timtaylor]

On sale now at $199 in September of 2024. Solid printer for that price.

[danandleslienewman]

I like how when it prints the benchy, you can see the other printer get about 1/5 of a benchy in that time.🤣

[allfourseasons]

Is it noiser than most printers? Could you tell me the dB level? The fans definitely sounded loud when you were sitting near it. Some idea would be good because Wirecutter from NY Times said the M5 didnt get their endorsement because it was too loud, and I'm wondering about this one also.

[PeterIsATeacher]

My parents were christmas shopping and decided they'd buy me something too at the electronics mart they were at (they were getting a gaming console for my brother and a karaoke machine for my dad). So my brother calls me up while I'm at work and asks me "Hey, do you want a tv or a gaming console for Christmas? Which do you prefer?" "Honestly neither, I'm fine really. Tell them thanks though." "Well what electronic thing do you want? Dad wants to get you something big." "haha if I got to pick, a 3d printer, the FDM kind but I doubt they have any at that store dont worry-" "Aight bet, the guy's gonna show us some." and hung up.

I panic-google the store they're at and this is the only printer they have available, I started getting nervous because I wasn't sure if that would be a good buy (especially at the price!) for me who would be a total noob. I've seen some reviews and know enough to know what kind of printer I want but that's about it. This video was a great review and definitely reassured me that if my family got me this after all I should be okay as a newbie (on top of being very grateful to my fam).

Thank you for the awesome review! Very comprehensive

[marutiroma]

Hi, nice video. What do you think about the noise? Like the bambu lab or K1? Thank you.

[haylspa]

most people know printing abs without an encloser normally parts warp, also with abs you should buy some charcoal/carbon air filter/cleaners, the fumes are toxic and a carcinogenic so please add some air purifiers to your work space when working with abs.. also Nylon Polycarbonate Asa all should be printed in an enclosure (PLA PETG TPU anything else should be in an enclosure)

[miniboom]

Would you consider this particular printer for a first time beginner. I plan to use it to upgrade my RC cars. Thanks for the video.

[tall]

Great video...I see you have a camera off to the right of your printer. I just go my M5C and was wondering what it took to set up your camera to watch your prints. I am not sure how one can do this. Thanks!

[Atomicatom]

Could you go to somewhere that has wifi and download something then print it at home? Just wondering because my internet connection isn’t the best

[xmanchar]

Hal 2001 Space Odyssey Hal 2000 nice home network name.

[marblemolly]

Does anyone have any hi res photos of prints that this printer has done?

[jthedarkwolfxtreem]

Omg the ai hal lol forgot the name of the movie think it was a space Odyssey 3000 "cant do that john".