Nice! That build plate looks to be practically the same as on my Ender3 V2, and although I've never crashed the nozzle or removed prints with the metal scraper that came with it the adhesion degraded long ago. It just seemed to wear out. I did clean it with IPA one or twice before realising you shouldn't, so yeah maybe it was me. Glue stick on it works a charm though.

Quite a large printer. Can’t wait to see what you make with it!

I have a Ender 3 Max with a 300x300 bed, that has a similar textured glass build plate, and I have found that because of the large surface area of the plate the surface temperature of the bed is 8=10 degrees lower than the metal base where the temperature sensor is. I find that bumping up the bed temperature is essential to get large prints to stick, particularly if there are large flat areas in contact, since I presume this increases the stress caused by the plastic shrinking. This often manifested as curling at the corners when printing boxes for instance.

I have an Anycubic MegaX (300x300x300) and this looks like a product improved version. I print most things rotated 90 degrees to reduce build plate movement. I've found the gantry can move much quicker than the bed and has less ringing from switching directions.

Ben - I picked up a Vyper after your review. I think I unboxed it around mid Jan? It's been a very fun learning experience. I paid entirely too much for a raspberry pi zero to run octoprint. I haven't had any issues with the hardware. I have had a few adhesion challenges on some of my prints, but I picked up magicgoo stick for that and that works great. I downloaded The Spagetti detective so I can keep an eye on my prints and I (just this morning) added a wifi power switch, so I can turn it off when it's done. Still need to automate that process, but still learning. It's been fun. Currently printing a launch pad for my model rockets.

I've got the SUNLU S8, its 310-310-400mm max. I've upgraded with E3DV6/Volcano full metal, Aluminum filament Feed, with stepper motor dampers on X/Y and TL smoothers. Its the fastest LARGE format FDM printer I've seen. All I need is a BMG drive upgrade and it'll be perfect. Also toying with the idea of re-flashing a more updated firmware, might also need those stability poles/braces. Spent about $350 overall. Good investment.

Cardboard recycling is actually the one thing we recycle well in the states. Almost 70% of all cardboard is recycled! Great review 👍

The Technology Connections CED videos are epic. Nobody has done such a comprehensive/critical series of videos on CED before. I had a couple of those players in the 80's and early 2000's while in the grips of nostalgia. They were nothing but trouble; Laserdisc is a MUCH better technology.

Awesome new 3D printer Ben. 👍😊

oh my god! its shocking how big it is, ive had mine since last wednesday! the adhesion is mental!

I was watching this video just because I just bought this machine and I am waiting for it to be delivered. Just to realize half way through that this is the legendary Ben Heck the guy I used to watch obssesifly when I was younger.

I got my Max 2 weeks ago and i've finally gotten my settings dialed in. I'm making cosplay armor and the semi-large prints of 9-12hours have turned out GREAT! I'm printing smaller pieces on my Ender 3 V1. There isn't anything i DON'T like about the Max, so far.

I have any Anycubic Chiron (previous gen to this) and one of the best things you can do is switch the nozzle to 0.6mm or 0.8mm. I eventually went to closed-loop steppers, if the head drags and it loses position it will trash a large print with a layer shift. I use to print parts for my various projects and for my FIRST robotics team. I was able to print a 248 Tooth 5mm profile HTD pulley this year for a shooter turret.

Thank you!

if you retate the big long parts by 90 degree you can save some time and increase the quality (less z move) and for big print you can switch to 0.6 or 0.8 and cut the print time by 4

You can have one of my yard ornament trucks. Classics! Ran when parked! :3

Love your reviews, very in depth and all the information you need! I always get excited seeing a new video of yours. Will you be posting Max's music video when it's released?

Love the Perifractic shout-out!

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This looks real promising. I can now have a 3d printer capable of printing purple martin gourds.