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

The Vyper is a new 3D printer from Anycubic that promises to be the perfect beginner printer. It requires very basic assembly and has true automatic bed levelling to ensure prints stick to the bed. This is often the biggest cause of frustration for beginners. And it comes with a few other features that make it easier to use, including a removable magnetic build plate - my favourite platform and a 4.3” touch screen.

It has a large print volume and its twin screw system for the height axis should provide more accurate prints. And it promises to be quiet with its supposedly silent motors.

I’ll find out how easy it is to set up and get your first print completed and I’ll put all their claims to the test, printing a range of models with a variety of filaments, to try and help you decide if this printer is right for you.

If you’re new to 3D printing I’d highly recommend watching at least some of my earlier video that introduces 3D printing with the budget Creality Ender 3. There's a link below.

If you want to skip forward or back at any time in this video, please use the chapter markers YouTube creates from the timestamps down below and in the pinned comment.
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Timestamps:
0:00 Introduction*
1:01 Setup*. Unboxing, what's included
1:43 Assembly
2:40 Post assembly checks before printing. Check no play in print head and bed belts are tight
3:12 Auto-levelling the bed including important pre-checks. Ensure strain gauge working
4:23 Advantages of this strain gauge levelling system
5:02 Loading filament
5:46 Checking tensioning knob
6:05 Performance*. Printer specs
7:39 Setting up CURA, importing profiles
8:10 Testing filament runout sensor
8:43 Testing Power Resume feature after power cut
9:16 Testing colour change filament
9:57 Print quality discussion, slicing software and profiles
10:18 Setting up PrusaSlicer with the Anycubic
10:46 Quality difference Cura and PrusaSlicer profile
11:05 Accuracy of prints and testing printer tolerances
11:38 Magnetic PEI sheet, first layer quality and releasing prints.
12:00 Testing smooth side of PEI sheet, cleaning PEI sheet with IPA alcohol
12:41 Testing temperature variation of the bed with FLIR imaging camera
12:53 PETG print quality (Prusament Galaxy Black)
13:15 Flexible filaments print quality. NinjaFlex, Eryone TPU. Creating custom profile in PrusaSlicer
13:47 4.3" touchscreen. Turn off beeps
14:08 Using printer with Octoprint on a Raspberry Pi. Can remotely control printer, adjust e-steps and check mesh bed levelling
14:36 Noise from printer - listen to sound test. 32-bit board, silent stepper drivers, loud fans
15:07 Cable management. Printing off simple clip to solve main issue
15:28 Extruder gears issue. Tightening extruder gear with 1.5mm hex bit
15:47 Conclusions* and verdict
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[tennriverluver]

I just got my Vyper which is my first 3D printer and had it set up and printing in 30 minute. I'm old and somewhat computer illiterate but this thing has been fairly easy to get up and running. The bed leveling and quietness were the main selling points for me and both have not disappointed.

[ColdBloodedCreaturae]

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.

[upperechelon]

Great review. I have had the ender 3 for a few years now and when I purchased this [vyper] one last month it was a breath of fresh air.

I was very impressed.

Again. Great review.

[marksatterfield]

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.

[dsp]

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.

[mijosmash]

One of the best reviews I have seen in a long time. All the facts. Exactly the length it needed to be.

[dtovee]

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...

[radiestesista]

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!

[kyley]

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.

[testname]

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

[raspberrypiploy]

Well done such a comprehensive and very clear review. Thanks. I purchased the Ender 3 V2 3 weeks ago and despite trying absolutely every permutation have not achieved one print. I have 5 other printers so do have a fairly good understanding of the technology and the issues that can be apparent when levelling. However despite the efforts of a friend who also has some experience neither of us has managed to get the machine to play ball. Needless to say the Ender is being returned and in its place I have been researching the Anycubic Mega S and the Viper. Your review has been an enormous help and I am now almost ready to make my decision in favour of the Viper, unfortunately my negative experience of the Creality together with the very poor support has put me off even considering the brand again in the future and quite frankly I will be glad to see the back of it. Ideally I would love to buy a European machine like the Prusa but at the moment the price is the issue. The prices that come out of China are really difficult to beat and the quality can be pretty good with a small amount of tinkering, where the Prusa and such make up for it though is the support which by all means is excellent. The Chinese support Chanels can be extremely frustrating to say the least. !

[cldshwr]

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.

[DSte]

Great review, I was looking at the Ender Pro V2, but despite your negatives, I think I'm going to go for this one.

Think the auto leveling is a huge plus for me, and the easy removal bed.

[gregorybaetens]

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!

[jessemcternan]

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!

[Mdbunn]

Hi, nice review. I bought the early bird release model at a discount price. And I can see they have made some improvements already by the look of your machine.
I had the problem with the strain gauge sensor. And now have it replaced with no hassle from anycubic. And Also had the extruder slipping, I added threadlocker as it keep coming loose.

I’m pretty happy with it now. But the replacement part took 4 weeks to come, and there also was 24hr delay on reply even though only 4hr time difference in NZ
I think they are on the right track with the design. Maybe v2 will be quieter and improve in build quality

[toddwess]

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!

[DavidDeSloovere]

Good review. Very fluent. No stitching together of 5 seconds clips like some videos on YT.
I'd like to know your view on the Prusa mini+ versus this Vyper. Already subscribed, so I hope to get a notification before I have decided on which one to get.

[greatpotatoepotatoe]

I've seen you been answering everyone with some advices and I just wanna say I'm admire your dedication very much! I'll be getting my vyper with the new black Friday deal, was thinking about getting the prusa mini, but the extra size for less the cost kinda seems like a bargain to me.

[ristorinne]

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.