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Review on Anet All Metal Over Current Protection Adjustable: Enhancing Safety and Convenience by Darnell Murphy

Revainrating 3 out of 5

Poor quality plastic parts. 3D printed parts out of order, no problem

I bought this because of the low price and now I regret it. The build isn't bad but a few parts broke along the way and I was too stubborn to just return it when I got the chance. The 3D printed blocks holding the Y-axis linear rods were deformed during production due to apparent issues with sticking to the base. One of them split in half when I mounted it on the pole and you can see where the layers didn't stick to the print. I found the files on things and printed out new ones so be aware. Also, the molded parts broke and fell apart when I was assembling the printer, forcing me to rob my old A8 for parts or a replacement print. The steel bed bracket/Y-carriage is pre-deformed at the factory, making it incredibly difficult to get a usable level out of the bed. I will say that the interface is decent and the print quality is excellent if you can put it together and do a little typing. I chose it over the Creality CR10 because I also needed a lot of filament. Big mistake. I've now removed all of the line bar type components and moldings and basically turned it into a CR10 as the frame is essentially the same. Bottom line, some people have had good experiences with this printer, others bad. I will never buy an Anet printer again. If you don't need a large format, get the Ender 3. They're cheaper and they print fantastically with no fuss. If you need a big printer, just get the CR10. You're worth it. Thankfully I'll still be less than one, but I've spent a lot of time making what I was supposed to have bought. I don't blame anyone but myself. I could return it and maybe I was just unlucky and got a lemon. Just my two cents

Pros
  • Improved operating method: movable LCD, magnetic movable panel breaks through ergonomic design. Efficient and easy to use manual knob.
Cons
  • Not sure