Prints in video: Moon City - www.thingiverse.com/thing:2245289 Flexi Rex with stronger links - www.thingiverse.com/thing:2738211 Great Horned owl - www.thingiverse.com/thing:3487557 Fully Assembled Ball Bearing - www.thingiverse.com/thing:143467 Aria the Dragon - www.thingiverse.com/thing:600550 3D Benchy - www.thingiverse.com/thing:763622 Cable clip - www.thingiverse.com/thing:70549 Twist vase - www.thingiverse.com/thing:3102638 230 quadcopter - www.thingiverse.com/thing:629338 M365 Anti Slack- www.thingiverse.com/thing:2551419 Spiral Towed - www.thingiverse.com/thing:2062447 Smartphone stand - www.thingiverse.com/thing:214603 FDM Benchmark test - github.com/kickstarter/kickstarter-autodesk-3d/tree/master/FDM-protocol

I have rarely seen such a consise and detailed review that exactly covers everything I want to know. No rambling, nothing unnecessary. Many thumbs up!

@NexiTech

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for such a nice and positive feedback!

@JL2579

4 жыл бұрын

@@NexiTech One thing to add : can you maybe test how fast you can print with the predator and your smoothers? I would like to know if the extruder can handle high throughputs like 0.6mm nozzle 0.3333 layer height 100mm/s without grinding the filament or under extrusion. If this printer can also print fast I am definitely sold!

I've been watching a lot of 3D printer reviews recently and this is the most expansive, clear, and informative review I've seen yet. Great job!

Nexi, these videos have become so well produced, that I am beginning to like the video before it even loads! You are doing everything right, my friend!

Once again another great review. This has got me seriously thinking about deltas and this printer specifically.

Thanks for the review and tips. I bought this printer a few days ago and also installed the TL smoothers. The refinement as a result is amazing! Will try you other tips.

Ok just wow, finally a big format printer with good quality prints and straight forward mods to achieve it. Even prints flex filament great. I think I found my first 3D printer. Thanks for your great review.

Great review! Nice shots, thorough explanation. You should definitely review more machines!

Probably the greatest review i've seen lately!

@NexiTech

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

Ok, this is my next printer. I've been using the heck out of my Anycubic Linear Klossel and it's been sturdy and reliable. The Predator looks like the next generation. Very cool. Thanks for doing the review.

@daniella7352

5 жыл бұрын

... i am afraid i have exacly the same plan/reasons. :D Nice video!

I´d love to test that delta printer. What monster. Very detailed review! Well done.

Heat bed installation Quick guide Parts needed: -heat resistant cotton sheet 400x400mm -Silicon glue Links in video description Installation: - unplug Heated bed cable -Remove glass plate platform(unscrew 6 screws) -put 400x400 cotton sheet on flat surface like table and place ultrabase glass on it. -take marker or pen and mark a circle. -rotate Ultrabase and mark rest of the circle. -use scissors or scalper to cut out a circle. -place Ultrabase glass on flat clean surface like table(use cloth) - Apply silicon glue in circular motion on aluminum heated -Place cotton sheet circle over silicon glue on the aluminum heated bed. - Apply some weight on the top to press it, like few books, some weights... -Let the silicon cure over the night. If you are in hurry reconnect heated bed cable and set 45-50C for 45minutes on the Heated bed to speed up the process.

Incredibly insightful and helpful. Serious kudos, my friend!

Thank you for the great videos. I was trying to decide between the small delta or the Cr 10 Model. Then I came across the Predator. and then came across this video and I was sold on this one. I was wanting to be able to do larger prints and really like this style of printer. This will be my second printer, and the first one being a Cube 3 which I was always modifying to keep it working. I think this one is going to do wonders for me. Was going to buy the upgrades you suggested, but after reading comments going to wait to see what comes in the box first. Great videos!!!! Very well put together.

Excellent review, this may just be my first foray into delta printers. Thanks for the recommended upgrades; you're right, they probably should be installed at the factory. I'm sure the little one appreciates the noise dampers.

Excellent and detailed review as a result I have just ordered one and pick it up tomorrow. It will be my first 3D. I have been using a CNC Router for the past 8 years but there have been times that a 3D printer would be much easier for some projects. Thanks for your recommendation.

i love the way that owl came lose from the bed, as it cooled down. that ultrabase rocks! btw i really love your videos, i'd gladly see you reviewing a TwoTrees Sapphire S printer.

I'm gonna buy this. Thanks for the review and user experience.

Thankyou very much , i loved your video and found it very informative , ive now brought TL smoothers and waiting for them to arrive and will install them asap as per your advice , lets hope all goes well , thankyou again from Australia

Hey nexi, Can you please do a 3d printer comparison video, comparing all your printers. I'm sure there are many who want this. Your reviews are the only ones that are so detailed. I would really like to see a comparison video. Thanks in advance.

Really like your reviews! You share your knowledge and experience not just your opinion! Keep it up, I look forward to more content :)

@NexiTech

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! Best regards :)

Hi, my name is Paulo (from Brazil), i am fan this your channel, was whatching this video more then 5 times... Congratulations is great. Thanks!!! Sorry if my inglish is bad.

Same as a couple others here, would love to see an update video on how it’s been working, and print settings you are using. Thanks for the video, this I why I bought the printer .

@cristianbracci6039

4 жыл бұрын

Lucas Lindfors are you satisfied from your buy? Is it as you expected?

Best tutorial ever. I have chosen to buy this printer because of your video! And it´s the best printer! I am very happy with it. Thank you very much!

Absolutely phantastic video! Probably the beste 3D printer review I've ever seen on youtube! After watching your video I was totally convinced and ordered this printer BTW :)

Your videos are so damn helpful - thank you for being so thorough and concise!

I'm going to get one of these. Great review. You get better prints than the other guys doing reviews, which is funny to me. : )

@wahleed4915

2 жыл бұрын

how is it?

@ChipMonkeys

2 жыл бұрын

@@wahleed4915 Never was able to find it in the US. Got the Ender CR10 S5 instead.

Great video buddy. I really enjoyed watching the whole video.

Yes, again a GREAT video, you are providing a wonderful resource of knowledge, thank you.

Great video like always 👍🏻. I wish the bed that big is AC power but if it work fine so ok for me... keep up the good work.

Your reviews are awsome, thanks a lot for that!

Really great and well thought out review, thank you for taking the time!

@NexiTech

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for such a positive comment. Best regards!

I´ve bought mine because of your Review 4 months ago and I´ve already gone through about 8kg of Filament. I sold my Snapmaker for the Predator and couldn´t be more satisfied. The only thing you should have mentioned in your Review was the Tension of the Belts and Rollers. I had to adjust both of them and now it works perfectly.

@NexiTech

4 жыл бұрын

BYK That's awesome! Thank you so much for the info and for update. Good idea, I should mention that as they can be variations in belts tensions from factory. You know, I mention belts tensions and rollers so many times before in my videos that I though that everybody has already learn it :)

Just an FYI. I just bought one of these printers from Amazon. It appears that they now include the servo isolation mounts you mentioned in the video. I didn’t see the diode boards though so I added them. Thanks for the video.

Wow awesome video, u earned a new subscriber. 🤙🏼

Great video presentation Nexi, I will have to just stick with my regular Anycubic Delta for the time being as the Aussie price a bit out of reach. Cheers.

Great video. Thanks. Just ordering this beat

I've seen some mixed reviews of this printer, but I get the general impression that people who had issues didn't tighten the working bits correctly and blame the machine for poor quality. I was actually about to buy the Chiron last night but gearbest killed their sale 3 days early. Ended up going to the Anycubic website to see what the deal was and it turned out the Chiron and a number of other models were fully sold out, but the Predator was available, and $40 bucks cheaper WITH 3kg of PLA! Score!!! Your review definitely helped the sale though and put some concerns to rest. After further consideration, I think this size printer is probably better off not having a huge heated bed to lug around.

Kanske köper denna nån dag. verkar rätt tuff. +sub!

I need to go shopping!!

Thanks for your video, it is very useful. Could you upload the recommended cura profile for PLA? Thank you

Good video. Great presentation. Would love to see an update on this printer.

Please make an Video about settings for this 3d printer.

Absolutely great review! I wonder if some of your upgrades will work on the FLSUN QQ-S printer as they look very similar? Thanks! Subscribed!

I bought this printer and it is actually huge. This build quality is amazing. Also I the one I got says Anycubic-D instead of predator. It already came with stepper dampers which is awesome, amazing printer. Now to put it to the test. Thanks anycubic you rock

@NexiTech

4 жыл бұрын

Cutler Cycles Thank you very much for the new info and your comment.

@cutty02

4 жыл бұрын

@@NexiTech Quick question. Have you tried to change the Vref on the A4988 drivers that come on this board? Seems like the A4988 need a good current to remove the salmon skin.

Good stuff. Thank you.

Very informative video, thanks. I just ordered a Predator so I'm looking forward to seeing for myself whether or not it's any good. BTW, where did you get the flexible filament, it's not listed in your links.

Your style and content is incredible! Any chance you could review the Flsun QQ-S anytime soon? Would love to hear your opinion on that printer :)

Thanks! Awesome Video! ... Can you share your retraction settings? Or maybe a complete profile? I'm on PLA right now and still have some stringing left and i'm not sure how to get rid of them completely

Thanks for the amazing Video! Well rounded and very helpful! How do you install the Stepper motor dampers?

Great review as always ;) Thanks.

@NexiTech

5 жыл бұрын

Vaggelis Gavalakis You welcomed my friend! Thanks for stopping by ;)

@vangelis.gavalakis

5 жыл бұрын

@@NexiTech Always my pleasure :)

Thank you for the reviewing video, Nexi Tech. The 8-diode board rocks.

@trm7782

5 жыл бұрын

ANYCUBIC is it included in the new predator machines ?

@ANYCUBIC3D

5 жыл бұрын

@@trm7782 Hi trm, it is not included.

@trm7782

5 жыл бұрын

ANYCUBIC Which one of your FDM printers has the best print quality ?

@ANYCUBIC3D

5 жыл бұрын

@@trm7782 All of them are good. But for the beginners, I'd recommend i3 mega because it's easy to install and use. For thoese who want to print something really big, I'd recommend predator which helps you to build as large as 370×370×455mm. If you print garage kit, photon is a good choice.

@westecsystems4208

4 жыл бұрын

Hi, can you please help me understand why there are different prices of the product on AliExpress, but when I click on any one it says official store? What is the reason for the price variations?

very good test :) My Predator comes with engine damper.

@NexiTech

4 жыл бұрын

That's awesome! Thank you for info.

Outstanding video! My predator is just arrived. I'll install the TL-Smoother for sure and I'm looking for a silicone cap in order to protect the heated block. Where I can find a silicone cap that is compatible with the Predator heated block ?

Great video! Do you have any idea on where you can find parts for the Predator? I'm basically missing both pieces of the flying extruder and needing a replacement rod. Thanks!

Cheers mate! Nice one!

@NexiTech

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks mate. Cheers!

looks nice I was looking this as my 1st printer, but something small probably, any recommendations?! Also if I would use smaller nozzle like 0.2mm would that make print quality better?

Thank you, Nexi. This is a nice review again. As a new owner of that printer I appreciate your mods and the printing tips. In my case setting up the printer took much longer, because one of the end stop sensors didn't trigger. It was easy to fix once I understood the issue. My box came with an additional pair of carbon fibre tubes, but the cable cover was missing. One question: do the pulley sliders hold position on your model, when switching off the printer? Mine sink down until the nozzle touches the bed (if I would let it happen ;-))

@GerritSchulze

5 жыл бұрын

One more question: when leveling how can I adjust the x y start position of the print? It always puts the object off-center for about 2 to 3mm on x and y axis.

Hello, interesting review, i'm very impressed. But I have some questions, on some prints you got some "little holes", is it a mechanic problem or not ? Is there any upgrades to make almost perfect prints except TL smoother ? I don't know if this printer needs upgrades in stuff or just a better profile on the slicer. Thanks to you

Realy helpful video, so I purchased a predator, confused about the start and end Gcode that they mention in the manual, do you have any suggestions as to what i should set up in Cura 4.4. Any help would be appreciated thanks.

Outstanding 4k video! :-) I wish to make a dedicated table for this huge printer. in your opinion, what size should the table have to accommodate the Predator ?

Update 2019/08/28 The motor dampers are now factory included. So you only need the TL smoothers. Noise level is SO LOW! 28 dB when printing with all the fans on (cooling fans at 50%)

@toufikkenef5996

4 жыл бұрын

The latest series have white or red logo ?

@cutty02

4 жыл бұрын

are the TL smoothers really that good? Is there any downside to the TL smoothers?

Great video! I like it how you talk about your prints and the time with the machine. Have you tryed large PETG prints? I only use PETG. I dont like PLA and ABS... ... damn ... i think i need this printer...

@NexiTech

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks mate! Yes you have it on 11:07 Big and nice Spiral Tower in PETG.

If you say a printer is good, I believe you, always.

Hi, the flexi filament you use is it TPU or TPE ? - just wondering which you used & would recommend. Great video ! can't wait for my printer to arrive.

Very similar to Tevo Delta (Little Monster). Great video like always 👍🏻

I would love this if it were taller build area. could you make this taller and adjust it in the settings ?

Hi Nexi! Great channel and very detailed video! However, I have a question on that printer: I purchased a Predator a month ago and, after installing TL smoothers and dampers, I started printing (PLA and PETG). Unfortunately, I'm experiencing printing problems: massive stringing (retraction settings 6mm and 60mm/s, but I tried also do change these parameters), very poor bridging, pimples on external layers and scars on top surface... Not exactly good prints, and I print at "only" 40mm/s... I noted that the difference respect to your printer is that my Predator arrived with the V5 j-head clone, not the V6 as you declared. Do you confirm that your Predator arrived with V6 clone and not V5 clone? Thanks very much

Hi Nexi, Great video like the others from channel!!! From your point of view, what printer is better or which one do you prefer? Tevo Little Monster or Anycubic Predator? I will buy one of those and I see that you tested both, so your opinion would be helpfull. Thank you for your job ;)

Super Video Nexi...

@NexiTech

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks mate!

@danielnadj34

5 жыл бұрын

what a monster printer. if I brought it home I would have to sleep in the garage ... 🤪

Amazing Review !! :D :D Very informative.... Got better print results after the suggested upgrades! Also, try using tension springs across the parallel rods to minimize the vibrations on the end rod bearing at high speeds. :) What retraction distance and speed do you use ? Can you share your Printer Profile ? Looking forward to seeing more videos :)

@NexiTech

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Mate! I'm glad that you liked my video and found it useful. Thanks for spring suggest upgrade I have already brought a bunch of different size springs and I'm in testing process to found which one will produce best print quality. Here are the few photos. drive.google.com/open?id=19Fcg-XP4RcRSa6heNmf5yPWvwSiKjeWm I'm working on print profile but S3D have bug and I can't save print speed and layer height in print profile for each material and speed so I can only share my standard settings: PLA Layer height 0.2mm (without TL-smoothers) Top layers 5 Bottom layers 4 Walls 2 Flow 103% Infill 20% Hot end 200C Heat Bed 55C Print speed 50mm/s (up till 100mm/s depending of model) Travel speed 120mm/s (up till 200mm/s depending of the model) Retraction distance 5mm Retraction speed 70mm/s Cooling 100% from 2 layer Minimum Layer time 10s

@VigneshWaran905

5 жыл бұрын

@@NexiTech Thanks a lot for sharing Mate ! :D Good Luck with your upgrades... looking forward to seeing them. Have a productive day!

@ozzy1887

5 жыл бұрын

@@NexiTech The springs look way more professional than O-rings or rubber bands. Great idea.

Can you tell me more how to reduce the noise from the fans in the case, maybe change the others to less noisy ones, I was not looking for something.

great review! Referring to the TL smoothers and motor dampers: How much more quiet did it get? Would be great if they had used better stepper drivers right away from the factory :-( Do you know which stepper drivers are used on the original board?

@NexiTech

3 жыл бұрын

Stepper motor dampers make printer movement much quieter and TL-smothers makes print quality much better by removing salmon skin artifacts. You can see in the video when I did sound comparison before and after installation. Difference is huge!

I bought this based on this video. they did put stepper dampners in and i can barely hear it print. But, i do have 2 problems and hope you might have a solution or two. First is bed leveling, it isn't happening. I've done it with bed cold and hot and always have one side that is not level, seems low. The other problem is print quality. I did install tlsmoothers but get rough verticle faces on the low side. I do have 2 Anycubic linear deltas, and a flsun, so I'm not new to deltas. I'm going to wipe the bed with alcohol and check for warpage in the bed next. But if you have any clues I would appreciate it. Loved the video and hope to see more.

Apart from the size, how would you compare this to Ender 5 in terms of print efficiency and print quality? Based on this video, it seems Predator would not need any upgrades (motor dampers are now stock) except for diods, for achieving perfect prints. Both printers are similarly priced. Does the Delta type movement offer improvements over Ender 5? Can delta print in high both at 2-3cm figurine scale and large scale?

My compliments! Outstanding video :-) I change te nozzle from 0.4mm to 0.8mm. Hot to set the new flow (extrusion) within the firmware ?

@NexiTech

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Just change nozzle size in your slicer. No need to do anything with the firmware.

Hi Great video - THANKS :-) Do you also have TL-smoother on the extruder motor?

@NexiTech

5 жыл бұрын

Christian Hoj No problem;) Nope, there is no need for TL-smoother on extruder stepper motor.

Is it possible/easy enough to swap the drivers with trinamics to cut down on the sound more? I would very much like to see an instructional video please if you have time, since it’s easy to blow up boards putting drivers on wrong

Hello! thanks for the video, in your opinion, which is the best between the Anycubic Chiron and the Predator for rather technical and mechanical prints?

Dang! It’s not available. The one you liked in the description is also much smaller. :( 260mmØ

5:50 pause the video here - do you see the black-dots-illusion in the intersections? :)

Very nice video and printer. Did you experiment with printing faster than 40mm/s?

@NexiTech

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Of course that I'm, deltas are very good at high speeds because of low mass on the print head and overall design.

Hi, how much filament did you need for the golden dragon at the beginning of the video? This video is now about 1,5 years old. Do you still like the Predator? Any problems maybe? I read in some tests, that it's not so durable. I'm looking forward to your answer. Best regards Nicolai

Hi Nexi! how is it going? I have an Anycubic Predator printer, recently the extruder broke and now I need to buy another one, do you know where I can find it, doesn't anycubic have it? Could you tell me, what is the step value of the Predator extruder motor? Thanks

hi thanks for video, what's the correct retraction value with noozle 0.6? Many thanks

hey hows it going, so i recently acquired a predator printer and have been getting to grips with it.... i got some great results at 0.2 layer height but it a went wrong when i changed to the golden layer height 0.1618...is there a setting i should change.... it seemed like the z offset was wrong but i can only microstep by 0.4 at a time but it seems to need even smaller adjustments to get the first layer right at 0.1618... could you advise if i need to change anything? many thanks.

Hi, did you postprocess the prints? Do you suggest this printer for printing resolution? Can you share printing parameters? Thanks

Great review! Where do you use heat-bed insulation? How do you install stepper motor dambers?

@TheRedmarlboroman

5 жыл бұрын

Yes I also interested to know this

@NexiTech

5 жыл бұрын

It's pretty easy. Should I need to make video about it? Or you wish that I write here a quick guide?

@Petrosman26

5 жыл бұрын

@@NexiTech yes plz a guide!! Thx!!

@ozzy1887

5 жыл бұрын

I would like to see how this is done also.

@NexiTech

5 жыл бұрын

Heat bed installation Quick guide Parts needed: -heat resistant cotton sheet 400x400mm -Silicon glue Links in video description Installation: - unplug Heated bed cable -Remove glass plate platform(unscrew 6 screws) -put 400x400 cotton sheet on flat surface like table and place ultrabase glass on it. -take marker or pen and mark a circle. -rotate Ultrabase and mark rest of the circle. -use scissors or scalper to cut out a circle. -place Ultrabase glass on flat clean surface like table(use cloth) - Apply silicon glue in circular motion on aluminum heated -Place cotton sheet circle over silicon glue on the aluminum heated bed. - Apply some weight on the top to press it, like few books, some weights... -Let the silicon cure over the night. If you are in hurry reconnect heated bed cable and set 45-50C for 45minutes on the Heated bed to speed up the process.

Snapmaker 2 is so exciting and actually very cheap for the things that it can do. But still expensive for me 😕

Top !!

Thank you for a great review i have a question about the TL smoothers you did not change the wires around like some videos I have seen ie red opposite red yours are reversed do you know which one is correct please.

@NexiTech

5 жыл бұрын

With TL-smother that I used there is no need for that. They are already in correct positioning. If you have the wrong wires position on yours don't panic, just follow the stepper motor wires polarity and if needed use tweezers and press pins on TL-smoother connector and pull out wire and change it to right position.

@martincrump2188

5 жыл бұрын

@@NexiTech Okay thank you very much

Thanks for the review but anything done faster than 40mm/sec...? One of the main reasons for deltas is speed, and my I3Mega does 40mm/sec with no issues.

Any thoughts of doing an SKR Pro swap video?

Hi thank you. Could you please Share the .gcode for the perfect blue benchy? Want to print exactly this gcode as a reference. Thank you ;)

Odd would you recommend this over the Chiron? I've been interested in a large format printer and this vs. the Chiron seems to be the matchup at the moment.

@Netunation

4 жыл бұрын

Me 2

Nice review. This FDM test takes around 4hrs to complete on default setting recommended by Anycubic. Right?

@NexiTech

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Yes that's about right.

Me again Nexi, I noticed you don't link the official anycubic.com website, I want to buy my predator from that site and asked around on a few forums, some people say it's ok some people don't, do you have any experience/reason to not link it? Thanks again, merry Christmas

Its Veri nice Video Thanks , Ancubic Delta is Top 3d Drucker . 😁. Lg Rolf

PS delta's are less accurate near the edges. you should've also done a calibration test on one of the edges! but otherwise great review :) also I see some layer varation in the prints. those always bother me a ton. could be the dampeners hmmm or something else you should've also done some fast prints. deltas are famous for being stupidly fast :)

Can I ask if you would recommend this or the Chiron? Thanks in advance.