A Sneak Peek at Anycubic’s Next FDM Printer, the Anycubic Kobra Plus

You may remember earlier this year when Anycubic launched its Anycubic Kobra line with the Kobra as well as the Kobra Max. Now we have yet another exciting announcement from the company. Next week, Anycubic will be launching the latest printer in the range, the Kobra Plus, which will be sized between the other two solutions. We took a closer look at what you will be able to expect from the new printer and how it compares to the other Kobra 3D printers.

As you might expect, the Kobra Plus shares a number of exciting features with the Kobra and Kobra Max. One that is notable is the inclusion of what Anycubic claims is its most advanced automatic levelling technology, Anycubic LeviQ. This was one of the key benefits of the Kobra line when it was launched and it is exciting to see that it is also available as part of the Kobra Plus.

The Anycubic Kobra Plus (photo credits: Anycubic)

Essentially, the Anycubic LeviQ Automatic Leveling Technology consists of a sensor that measures the distance between the probe and the platform in 25 points (5×5 grid). These data can then be used to create a digital mesh allowing the printer to use this information to compensate for an uneven platform. This way of calibrating is quite unique as many others measure only the print bed to compensate for its leveling. By measuring from the nozzle, you also ensure a precise z-height calibration, which means that the first layer will be laid down correctly. This of course is important because more precise levelling helps combat one of the major causes of print failures.