我们回来了AnyCubic对 3D 打印机的另一篇评论。上次我们回顾了 Mono X(we reviewed the Mono X)，AnyCubic 的MSLA 打印机(MSLA printers)之一。这次我们尝试了AnyCubic Vyper，这是一款中档FDM 3D打印机，根据您订购的型号，价格在 359 美元到 431 美元之间。
总而言之，Vyper 是一款出色的入门级灯丝打印机(great entry-level filament printer)，可让您立即打印对象，无需大量设置时间或反复试验。
AnyCubic Vyper 3D 打印机(Printer)的特点
AnyCubic 的Vyper 3D打印机具有丰富的功能集。Vyper可与同类产品中的其他 3D 灯丝打印机相媲美，而且成本不及许多竞争对手。
- 大构建体积 - 9.6 x 9.6 x 10.2 英寸（245 毫米 x 245 毫米 x 260 毫米）
- 通过应变传感器自动调平
- 双部件冷却风扇和热端风扇
- TMC2209静音步进驱动器，实现超静音和精确打印
- 内置(Built-in)皮带张紧器，便于维护
- 4.3 英寸彩色触摸屏
- 32 位处理器
- 双齿轮挤出机驱动器
- 双螺杆Z轴
- 弹簧钢床，便于零件拆卸
- 喷嘴旁边的 LED 灯
我们可以详细介绍每个功能，但我只想说，它有很多(lot)不错的功能，最引人注目的是弹簧钢板和自动床调平。
组装 Vyper 3D 打印机
在我们的第一部分开始打印之前，我们只用了不到 30 分钟的时间就拆开包装并组装了这台机器。其中五分钟用于寻找我们认为丢失但实际上包含在一个非常好的内置存储抽屉中的工具，我们乍一看完全错过了。
Z 轴(Z-axis)和 XY 轴完全组装，只需要我们使用随附的螺栓将它们连接起来。接下来，我们用几个螺栓安装了触摸屏，并连接了所有标记清晰的电缆。几乎不可能做错。
最后，有几个拉链用于在运输过程中固定零件。我们按照说明切断了它们。就是这样。
Vyper 的构建质量
Vyper使用20/20 挤压和模制塑料盖。所有零件看起来都很专业且制作精良，不像MK3零件那样笨拙。电线的电缆连接器易于使用且放置良好。触摸屏是首屈一指的，零件抽屉的触感非常好。
开箱即用，Y 轴(Y-axis)需要微调（说明中提到了这种可能性）。热端和足够的部分冷却给我们留下了深刻的印象。Vyper使用双风扇，这意味着您可以更快地运行打印机并且仍然可以冷却您的图层。对细节的关注真的让它感觉像是一台成本比它高得多的打印机。
校准
第一步是调平打印床。AnyCubic将Vyper宣传为“自动调平”，而且确实如此。Vyper使用一种称为应变仪调平的方法来测量施加在喷嘴上的力，以确定它何时与床接触。与其他自动调平方法相比，这具有几个优点。
首先，无需调整水平探头的高度或应用偏移。其次(Second)，将水平传感器直接内置在喷嘴中意味着您的探头可以到达构建板的每一处。
(Bed)在触摸屏控制菜单中很容易找到床调平，触摸屏本身感觉非常灵敏。它可能是我们在 3D 打印机上使用过的最好的触摸屏。调平床是一项相当快的工作，除了Z 轴(Z-axis)一直下降所需的时间。这看起来很慢，但总而言之，这个过程很快。Z 轴(Z-axis)的缓慢可能是为了获得更好的精度而进行的权衡。而且，由于您不需要在每次打印前将床调平，这没什么大不了的。
Vyper使用4×4 网格系统执行床调平并将其存储到EEPROM中以供所有后续打印或直到您重新调平它。
第一次打印
除了模型顶部有一点渗出，owl.gcode 之外，测试打印看起来非常好。我们怀疑通过调整Cura设置并重新切片可以大大改善特定打印，但它看起来比预期的要好，尤其是对于第一次打印。
让打印床冷却并取下钢板后，打印件几乎不费吹灰之力就掉了下来。如果您要购买 3d 打印机，磁性弹簧钢床是必备功能。纹理表面在测试打印的底部留下了很好的光洁度。测试打印不到 90 分钟就完成了——速度惊人。
除了风扇，Vyper几乎是无声的。住在有许多 3D 打印机的房子里，我们可以证明这是我们用过的最安静的打印机。
切入正题
为了钱，这台打印机很便宜。它很容易设置，对于初学者来说很容易在半小时内开始打印。它足够可靠，可以批量打印。事实上，我们根本没有任何失败。
如果我们要为以前从未使用过 3D 打印机的人购买打印机，AnyCubic Vyper将是一个强有力的竞争者。由于床身自动调平和高品质零件，它比 Ender 3 更易于使用。
Vyper需要很少的调整，这意味着最终用户可以立即开始打印。Vyper还可以很好地与OctoPrint配合使用，因此您可以访问所有这些出色的 OctoPrint 插件(great OctoPrint plug-ins)。
Vyper可能是打印农场或学校 3D 打印实验室的理想选择，因为它们非常便宜且易于设置并且故障率低。
总而言之，Vyper是一款出色的 3D 打印机，物有所值。
AnyCubic’s Vyper 3D Printer Review
We’re bасk with another review of a 3D рrinter from AnyCubic. Last time we reviewed the Mono X, one of AnyCubic’s MSLA printers. This time we tried the AnyCubic Vyper, a mid-range FDM 3D printer that will set you back between $359 and $431 depending on which variant you order.
All in all, the Vyper is a great entry-level filament printer that will have you printing objects right away, without a lot of setup time or trial and error.
Features of the AnyCubic Vyper 3D Printer
AnyCubic’s Vyper 3D printer comes with a rich feature set. The Vyper is comparable to other 3D filament printers in its class and doesn’t cost as much as many of its competitors.
- Large build volume – 9.6 x 9.6 x 10.2 inches (245mm x 245mm x 260mm)
- Automatic bed-leveling via strain gauge sensor
- Dual parts cooling fan, plus hotend fan
- TMC2209 silent stepper driver for ultra quiet and accurate printing
- Built-in belt tensioners for ease of maintenance
- 4.3” color touchscreen
- 32-bit processor
- Dual gear extruder driver
- Dual screw Z axis
- Spring steel bed for easy part removal
- LED light next to the nozzle
We could go on at length about each feature, but suffice it to say, it’s got a lot of nice features, most notably the spring steel sheet and automatic bed-leveling.
Assembling the Vyper 3D Printer
It took less than 30 minutes to unpack and build the machine before our first part started printing. And five minutes of that was spent looking for tools we thought were missing but were actually included in a really nice built-in storage drawer we completely missed at first glance.
The Z-axis and the XY axis were completely assembled, requiring only that we connect them to each other using the included bolts. Next, we mounted the touchscreen with a few bolts and connected all the clearly-marked electrical cables. It was almost impossible to do it wrong.
Finally, there were several zip ties used to hold the parts down during transportation. We cut those off, per the instructions. That was it.
Build Quality of the Vyper
The Vyper uses 20/20 extrusions and molded plastic covers. All the parts looked professional and well-made, not janky like MK3 parts can be. The cable connectors for the wires are user-friendly and well-placed. The touchscreen is second-to-none, and the part drawer is a really nice touch.
Out of the box, the Y-axis needed a tiny adjustment (the instructions mention this possibility). We were impressed by the hotend and the more than adequate part-cooling. The Vyper uses a dual fan, which means you can run your printer faster and still cool your layers. The attention to detail really makes it feel like a printer that costs a lot more than it does.
Calibration
The first step is to level the print bed. AnyCubic advertises the Vyper as “auto-leveling,” and it definitely is. The Vyper uses a method called strain gauge leveling that measures the force applied to the nozzle to determine when it’s made contact with the bed. This has a couple of advantages over other automatic bed-leveling methods.
First, there’s no need to adjust the height of your leveling probe or apply an offset. Second, having the leveling sensor built directly into the nozzle means your probe can reach every bit of the build plate.
Bed leveling was easy to find in the touchscreen control menu, and the touchscreen itself felt extremely responsive. It’s probably the best touchscreen we’ve used on a 3D printer. Leveling the bed was fairly a fairly quick endeavor except for the time it took the Z-axis to drop all the way down. That seemed very slow, but all in all, the process was a quick one. The slowness of the Z-axis is probably a trade-off for better accuracy. And, since you don’t need to level the bed before every print, it’s not a big deal.
The Vyper uses a 4×4 grid system to perform bed leveling and stores it into EEPROM for all subsequent prints or until you re-level it.
First Print
Other than a little bit of oozing on the top of the model, owl.gcode, the test print looked very good. We suspect that particular print could be improved quite a bit by adjusting the Cura settings and reslicing it, but it looked better than anticipated, especially for a first print.
After letting the print bed cool and removing the steel sheet, the print dropped off with almost no effort. The magnetic spring steel bed is a must-have feature if you’re shopping for a 3d printer. The textured surface left a nice finish on the bottom of the test print. The test print completed just under 90 minutes–impressively fast.
Other than the fan, the Vyper is almost silent. Having lived in a house with many 3D printers, we can attest that this is the quietest one we’ve ever used.
Cut to the Chase
For the money, this printer is a steal. It’s easy to set up, easy enough for a beginner to start printing in half an hour. It’s reliable enough to print batches. In fact, we didn’t have any failures at all.
If we were going to buy a printer for someone who had never used a 3D printer before, the AnyCubic Vyper would be a strong contender. It’s much easier to use than an Ender 3 because of the automatic bed leveling and the high-quality parts.
The Vyper requires very few adjustments, which means that the end-user can start printing right away. The Vyper also works great with OctoPrint, so you can get access to all those great OctoPrint plug-ins.
The Vyper might be a great candidate for a print farm or school 3D printing lab since they’re so inexpensive and easy to set up and because of the low failure rate.
All in all, the Vyper is a great 3D printer, well worth the money.
