The AnkerMake M5C is a great low-cost option for those looking to get into 3D printing, but it does require a bit more work than its plug-and-play promise insinuates.
was a decent printer overall, but ours ended up having technical issues months into use. At the $700 price point, the M5 was also severely overshadowed by comparably priced, more feature-laden alternatives from upstart 3D printer maker, Bambu.
There are several noteworthy design improvements in the M5C compared to the M5. Most important is the brand new, all-metal hot end. The new design allows it to reach a temperature of 300 degrees C, allowing for the use of a wider range of potential filaments and hopefully generally improved performance. The print bed is smaller at 220x220x250mm, as opposed to the M5’s 235x235x250mm-sized bed. It’s also a lot quieter than the M5.
The M5C sports the same 250mm/s-500mm/s print speeds, but speed in printing is always a moving target. It’s definitely faster overall than older printers, though there’s plenty of competition available now that claims to hit the same high speeds. There are also quality compromises at the highest speed, where print details can suffer.
Here we have problems that go for any printer, where the stock machine arrives and may or may not be reasonably well configured. The issue, especially for newcomers, is wrapping your head around just how complicated 3D printers can be. There’s a distinct learning curve that requires research and getting help far beyond the limited documentation AnkerMake provides.
Adjusting things is relatively simple to do but is largely based on feel. Does the hot end assembly and print bed slide smoothly with no bumps? Are they rock solid or is there any wiggle? Do the belts seem tight, but not too tight? There are a lot of questions like this that users can only confidently answer with time and experience.
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