Yours is the first review I've seen of the M5C that mentions the ability to use it offline and control it via Bluetooth. I've watched several "experts" claim it has to be connected to the internet to use it, and it's good to finally see an accurate review! You do need to connect to the internet to print from the AnkerMake slicer, which bugs me a little, but I use my M5C offline most of the time.
Yup, done know how others have missed that. You can export from the slicer to an SD card and print from there, but it’s not as convenient. I haven’t tried installing the SD card with multiple files on it and seeing if I can view them via Bluetooth on my phone, any idea if that works?
Great review, I've just ordered one with a Prime Day Discount, plus an additional discount code so paid £159 with free delivery, looking forward to printing my first ever benchy! Your review makes me feel much more confident in getting into 3d printing with this machine :)
I own both the m5c and that easythreeed printers. The cheap easythreeed printers are great for kids. My 9 year old is a pro with hers. I do some abs work with my m5c. I use an ender tent style enclosure that has flaps I can close for abs and open for everything else. No issues. You can add a display screen. I have it but it's only a display. Shows details such as temps and print times Also using the default Ankerslicer abs profile it only turns on the fan for bridging. Not sure why that wasn't your experience. Compared to my geeetech and creality machines the Ankermake is bulletproof. The biggest cons for me: Anker dropped the V6 color engine. That's why I bought this. I wanted multi color options to print toys for the kids. Anker does use klipper but you can't tinker in the firmware so even adding something like an enraged rabbit mmu can't be done. If you could add that this printer would be up there with the Bambu a1. Also print volume really is acceptable for general use but depending on your exact needs you might want more bed surface to work with. Also as a side note, multi color printing is cute and that's why Bambu is so popular but it's slow and very wasteful. There's so many silk pla options out there that will get you very pretty colorful results without the cost of multi material waste from those systems. I'll add this for the anyone interested in purchasing. When Anker pulled the plug on the V6 a ton of the m5's were just dumped second hand for cheap. You can find them on eBay cheaper than the m5c. However, they have issues with the hot end and don't seem to have the same reliability as the smaller m5c. Also on discord and Reddit almost every single person complaining about defective machines or otherwise imperfect results are almost every single time user error. Anker has revised their slicer to help avoid making simple mistakes that will result in jams, clogs and other serious failures. You will see negative comments from others about this. Not only were their issues their own fault I can tell you EXACTLY the mistake they made because I made it too once and it was a disaster requiring power tools to repair. Anker has gone a long way to correct that setting and defaults in the slicer. If you want a great printer with high end results without the high end price don't sleep on this machine. It's about as refined as a bed slinger can possibly be
Hello!!! I hope you can somehow reply to this but I was looking at buying an Anker M5(since it’s on discount and somehow cheaper than the M5C in my country) BUT I wanted to know if it’s worth it, I am not looking at printing in different colors or anything but I would want to print with carbon fiber infused filament in the future(not a must) but are the cons of the anker fixed? since you commented 7 months ago I wanted to know if they fixed the issues and if it’s worth it for a first 3D printer? sorry if i typed a lot or not clearly my brain slightly doesn’t think very clearly 🥲
@sheero8983 I’m still printing with mine, and the software and slicer updates have just made things better. The one thing to keep an eye on is the nozzles, carbon filament wears down nozzles fastener than the regular stuff. You can get harder material nozzles which does help.
I have this 3d printer (m5c) and I am happy with the results. I just want to learn more about how to properly operate it and maintain it. I been having some fail prints and I know because I am beginner, will be mostly my fault. Other experts had told me is a great printer.
Very nice review. I was amazed that you got ABS to print semi-good without an enclosure and with the cooling fan on. That was impressive. My monoprice mini MP3 recently died so I am going to purchase the Flashforge Adventurer 5M Pro. A couple hundred bucks more than the Ankermake, but a pretty amazing printer for the price.
Thanks for the honest review. You got me right I don't want another hobby of 3d printing just want to make parts for the ones I've got.thanks for the great review 😊
This actually helped out a ton I was wanting to get a 3d printer but was clueless where to start or what to get, what would be a good starter so this helped out alot
Thanks! If your just starting out, I’ve seen these as low as $200 now if you shop around. Also, take a look at Bambu Labs printers, I’ve been really impressed with them.
Wish you would have covered how to set different nozzle sizes in the app want to try .8mm cannot seem to find out how to change.Thanks for a good review of the 5c
Thank you for all the information! I decided to buy this one so thank you for making the big decision easier.(also not an insult or anything but you spelled worth like woth :) )
Is it noiser than most printers? Could you tell me the dB level? The fans definitely sounded loud when you were sitting near it. Some idea would be good because Wirecutter from NY Times said the M5 didnt get their endorsement because it was too loud, and I'm wondering about this one also.
This printer does seem to be louder than some of my others, the loudest thing on it is the part cooling fan. I’d imagine if the printer was running slower it wouldn’t need to pull up the fan nearly as much.
Great video...I see you have a camera off to the right of your printer. I just go my M5C and was wondering what it took to set up your camera to watch your prints. I am not sure how one can do this. Thanks!
most people know printing abs without an encloser normally parts warp, also with abs you should buy some charcoal/carbon air filter/cleaners, the fumes are toxic and a carcinogenic so please add some air purifiers to your work space when working with abs.. also Nylon Polycarbonate Asa all should be printed in an enclosure (PLA PETG TPU anything else should be in an enclosure)
I realize the need for an enclosure, but I wanted to show this thing off as if a 3d printed rookie were using it. I would have prefered the app inform the user the need for an enclosure. Im doing all my printing in a ventilated shop, you are correct that if someone was running a printer inside they need an enclosure and exhaust or filtration (Id prefer exhaust.
I definitely would, this is the most reliable and simple printer I have. For RC cars you'll want to print in PLA Plus or ABS for strength.... (Im a big RC nerd)
@@DoItYourselfDad Okay thanks. I've just been unung the pause/ressume and filament load/unload commands, M600 was basically a command Gcode for sxripting it.
My parents were christmas shopping and decided they'd buy me something too at the electronics mart they were at (they were getting a gaming console for my brother and a karaoke machine for my dad). So my brother calls me up while I'm at work and asks me "Hey, do you want a tv or a gaming console for Christmas? Which do you prefer?" "Honestly neither, I'm fine really. Tell them thanks though." "Well what electronic thing do you want? Dad wants to get you something big." "haha if I got to pick, a 3d printer, the FDM kind but I doubt they have any at that store dont worry-" "Aight bet, the guy's gonna show us some." and hung up. I panic-google the store they're at and this is the only printer they have available, I started getting nervous because I wasn't sure if that would be a good buy (especially at the price!) for me who would be a total noob. I've seen some reviews and know enough to know what kind of printer I want but that's about it. This video was a great review and definitely reassured me that if my family got me this after all I should be okay as a newbie (on top of being very grateful to my fam). Thank you for the awesome review! Very comprehensive
Why does affordable printers have so stupidly small build area? I mean for 50 extra USD you should be able to get like 50x50x50 (cm) at least. It's just slightly more material cost to scale up the size, right?! Also, why can't they print pellets. Filament is too expensive for what you get. A scam.
While I'd love something that big I don't know how much of an actual market there would be for something of that size. The build plate would swings out past the base of the printer by quite a bit making the footprint of printer larger than most hobbyists would have room for. My larger printer (LK5 PRO) wont fit on a standard workbench, I had to build an extension for it) As far as pellets, I've seen some printers working with pellets recently, and they are getting better, so we'll see what the future holds.
Actually scaling up a machine can cause costs to go up exponentially. Same size materials used in XYZ supports start allowing too much flex, dramatically throwing off precision. Structural part sizes need to go up n size substantially, requiring bigger servo motors to move the weight, bigger power supplies to power the bigger servos, etc. Most manufacturers look at what is known as the "sweet spot" of production. Analyzing incremental production expense to maximize machine capabilities without significant increases in cost. Also, the more mass you start moving around, creates another whole set of problems related to vibration, which also influences quality. There are ways to deal with that, but they also cost more. Printer speed also has similar problems the faster you attempt to print. So yeah, seems like it shouldn't cost that much more, but unfortunately it does. If you increased the print capable size without beefing up the components, your print quality would leave a lot to be desired. Nobody would end up buying the machine because the results are so bad.
I'm really tired of this trend where you claim "Honest Review" and then X minutes into the video: I'd like to thank our sponsor, "COMPANY from product I'm doing an HONEST REVIEW" from. It's scammy. I was really liking the start of this, and then only after you proclaim an honest review, you disclose the sponsorship. Have a thumbs down.
I realize the look isn’t good but, to be perfectly transparent, Anker reached out to me to do an in video promo of their USB charging cables (which I already owned), they didn’t specify or know what video the ad would be placed it, I just stuck it in the next video I was publishing which was this one. I am planning on removing the ad because I don’t like the optics of it though, and can totally see where you are coming from.
Yours is the first review I've seen of the M5C that mentions the ability to use it offline and control it via Bluetooth. I've watched several "experts" claim it has to be connected to the internet to use it, and it's good to finally see an accurate review! You do need to connect to the internet to print from the AnkerMake slicer, which bugs me a little, but I use my M5C offline most of the time.
Yup, done know how others have missed that. You can export from the slicer to an SD card and print from there, but it’s not as convenient. I haven’t tried installing the SD card with multiple files on it and seeing if I can view them via Bluetooth on my phone, any idea if that works?
Perfect review for someone who wants to get into 3d printing. Best review I found for the anker m5c!
Great review, I've just ordered one with a Prime Day Discount, plus an additional discount code so paid £159 with free delivery, looking forward to printing my first ever benchy!
Your review makes me feel much more confident in getting into 3d printing with this machine :)
Wow that's a good price.... my printer is chugging away in the shop as I type this!
Very thorough review, one of the best I've watched of any 3D printer. Thank you!
Glad it was helpful!
I own both the m5c and that easythreeed printers. The cheap easythreeed printers are great for kids. My 9 year old is a pro with hers. I do some abs work with my m5c. I use an ender tent style enclosure that has flaps I can close for abs and open for everything else. No issues. You can add a display screen. I have it but it's only a display. Shows details such as temps and print times Also using the default Ankerslicer abs profile it only turns on the fan for bridging. Not sure why that wasn't your experience. Compared to my geeetech and creality machines the Ankermake is bulletproof. The biggest cons for me: Anker dropped the V6 color engine. That's why I bought this. I wanted multi color options to print toys for the kids. Anker does use klipper but you can't tinker in the firmware so even adding something like an enraged rabbit mmu can't be done. If you could add that this printer would be up there with the Bambu a1. Also print volume really is acceptable for general use but depending on your exact needs you might want more bed surface to work with. Also as a side note, multi color printing is cute and that's why Bambu is so popular but it's slow and very wasteful. There's so many silk pla options out there that will get you very pretty colorful results without the cost of multi material waste from those systems.
I'll add this for the anyone interested in purchasing. When Anker pulled the plug on the V6 a ton of the m5's were just dumped second hand for cheap. You can find them on eBay cheaper than the m5c. However, they have issues with the hot end and don't seem to have the same reliability as the smaller m5c. Also on discord and Reddit almost every single person complaining about defective machines or otherwise imperfect results are almost every single time user error. Anker has revised their slicer to help avoid making simple mistakes that will result in jams, clogs and other serious failures. You will see negative comments from others about this. Not only were their issues their own fault I can tell you EXACTLY the mistake they made because I made it too once and it was a disaster requiring power tools to repair. Anker has gone a long way to correct that setting and defaults in the slicer. If you want a great printer with high end results without the high end price don't sleep on this machine. It's about as refined as a bed slinger can possibly be
Hello!!! I hope you can somehow reply to this but I was looking at buying an Anker M5(since it’s on discount and somehow cheaper than the M5C in my country) BUT I wanted to know if it’s worth it, I am not looking at printing in different colors or anything but I would want to print with carbon fiber infused filament in the future(not a must) but are the cons of the anker fixed? since you commented 7 months ago I wanted to know if they fixed the issues and if it’s worth it for a first 3D printer?
sorry if i typed a lot or not clearly my brain slightly doesn’t think very clearly 🥲
@sheero8983 I’m still printing with mine, and the software and slicer updates have just made things better. The one thing to keep an eye on is the nozzles, carbon filament wears down nozzles fastener than the regular stuff. You can get harder material nozzles which does help.
I have this 3d printer (m5c) and I am happy with the results. I just want to learn more about how to properly operate it and maintain it. I been having some fail prints and I know because I am beginner, will be mostly my fault. Other experts had told me is a great printer.
@@Kafeiklys What kind of failures are you having?
@@DoItYourselfDad mostly things getting out of his place, or having a lot of waste filament around the print, or misplaced printed parts.
Just picked it up at Amazon Black Friday for 189 bucks. It's really cool. No prior experience, printed my first part within an hour.
Awsome! The prices these have come down to is amazing for what these can do. Im still printing on mine, thousands of hours on the thing.
Very nice review. I was amazed that you got ABS to print semi-good without an enclosure and with the cooling fan on. That was impressive.
My monoprice mini MP3 recently died so I am going to purchase the Flashforge Adventurer 5M Pro. A couple hundred bucks more than the Ankermake, but a pretty amazing printer for the price.
I was surprised too, those 5M Pro's are pretty awesome machines! Best of luck with it!
On sale now at $199 in September of 2024. Solid printer for that price.
A1 mini is 199 and it's amazing... How does this compare?
@@jaimeastinI’ll say I enjoy my bigger bed printers. Mini isn’t as big as this one
Today at BestBuy it was $149. It was one of those drops. I bought it.
Good review and demonstration. I am trying to decide between this and the ender 3 se. Price on this has come down a lot and seems like a good deal.
Awesome review. Great pacing and had all the important parts covered. Consider me subscribed.
Thank you!
Thanks for the honest review. You got me right I don't want another hobby of 3d printing just want to make parts for the ones I've got.thanks for the great review 😊
What do you mean by that? Can you explain "another hobby printer"?
This actually helped out a ton I was wanting to get a 3d printer but was clueless where to start or what to get, what would be a good starter so this helped out alot
Thanks! If your just starting out, I’ve seen these as low as $200 now if you shop around. Also, take a look at Bambu Labs printers, I’ve been really impressed with them.
Thanks for sharing. I am a newbie. Late to the party. But I am experienced in 3D modeling/sculpting. New Sub! Look forward to learning more! 🫡
Wish you would have covered how to set different nozzle sizes in the app want to try .8mm cannot seem to find out how to change.Thanks for a good review of the 5c
Are you using the app? Or the slicer on your computer?
Thank you for all the information! I decided to buy this one so thank you for making the big decision easier.(also not an insult or anything but you spelled worth like woth :) )
Shoot! 14k views and you're the first one to point it out to me! Fixed! Thank you!
Is it noiser than most printers? Could you tell me the dB level? The fans definitely sounded loud when you were sitting near it. Some idea would be good because Wirecutter from NY Times said the M5 didnt get their endorsement because it was too loud, and I'm wondering about this one also.
This printer does seem to be louder than some of my others, the loudest thing on it is the part cooling fan. I’d imagine if the printer was running slower it wouldn’t need to pull up the fan nearly as much.
@@DoItYourselfDad right on thank you for your reply!
I like how when it prints the benchy, you can see the other printer get about 1/5 of a benchy in that time.🤣
Great video...I see you have a camera off to the right of your printer. I just go my M5C and was wondering what it took to set up your camera to watch your prints. I am not sure how one can do this. Thanks!
This is the camera I used: th-cam.com/video/lONJKxONVKE/w-d-xo.html
Hi, nice video. What do you think about the noise? Like the bambu lab or K1? Thank you.
most people know printing abs without an encloser normally parts warp, also with abs you should buy some charcoal/carbon air filter/cleaners, the fumes are toxic and a carcinogenic so please add some air purifiers to your work space when working with abs.. also Nylon Polycarbonate Asa all should be printed in an enclosure (PLA PETG TPU anything else should be in an enclosure)
I realize the need for an enclosure, but I wanted to show this thing off as if a 3d printed rookie were using it. I would have prefered the app inform the user the need for an enclosure. Im doing all my printing in a ventilated shop, you are correct that if someone was running a printer inside they need an enclosure and exhaust or filtration (Id prefer exhaust.
Could you go to somewhere that has wifi and download something then print it at home? Just wondering because my internet connection isn’t the best
Drink every time he says “nozzle” 😂 (cue the Lahey GIF)
Im in, can I play too 😅
Would you consider this particular printer for a first time beginner. I plan to use it to upgrade my RC cars. Thanks for the video.
I definitely would, this is the most reliable and simple printer I have. For RC cars you'll want to print in PLA Plus or ABS for strength.... (Im a big RC nerd)
Great video! 🎉
what are the filament restrictions 🤔
It is setup to print: PET/PET-G, PLA, ABS, TPU, PA, PLA-CF, PETG-CF, and PA-CF. With some you may have to setup an enclosure to keep the air temp up.
I love this printer….
"now it looks terrible, but with a coat of black stain on it"
lmao
Does this printer have the M600 filament change feature? I do a lot of 2 color printing. thanks
I keep hearing rumors that teh M600 has been abandoned... but not sure.
@@DoItYourselfDad Okay thanks. I've just been unung the pause/ressume and filament load/unload commands, M600 was basically a command Gcode for sxripting it.
which has a bigger print bed kingroon kp3 or this?
The M5C is larger.
What is the size of the bed?
220x220x250
Does anyone have any hi res photos of prints that this printer has done?
Omg the ai hal lol forgot the name of the movie think it was a space Odyssey 3000 "cant do that john".
Bingo!!
@@DoItYourselfDad Did you also know its only one letter from IBM H=I A=B L=M ... conspiracy or what
@@sprintst3000 Now that's weird.... Coincidence? Or Not?
Can it make things from an original design?
Yes, it can. It has a slicer based on prussia slicer. You can load and slice your own designs in it and print form there.
My parents were christmas shopping and decided they'd buy me something too at the electronics mart they were at (they were getting a gaming console for my brother and a karaoke machine for my dad). So my brother calls me up while I'm at work and asks me "Hey, do you want a tv or a gaming console for Christmas? Which do you prefer?" "Honestly neither, I'm fine really. Tell them thanks though." "Well what electronic thing do you want? Dad wants to get you something big." "haha if I got to pick, a 3d printer, the FDM kind but I doubt they have any at that store dont worry-" "Aight bet, the guy's gonna show us some." and hung up.
I panic-google the store they're at and this is the only printer they have available, I started getting nervous because I wasn't sure if that would be a good buy (especially at the price!) for me who would be a total noob. I've seen some reviews and know enough to know what kind of printer I want but that's about it. This video was a great review and definitely reassured me that if my family got me this after all I should be okay as a newbie (on top of being very grateful to my fam).
Thank you for the awesome review! Very comprehensive
still working with it?
Yup! Ran a TPU print last night, and working a lot more in ABS as well.
Hall 9000 ( ibm ai 1962 )
I am still arguing with myself as to whether I buy the M5C, or the A1 mini... 🤔
A1 mini for sure... Cheaper and better print quality.
Are the A1's shipping yet? Last I saw they were still taking preorders?
@@DoItYourselfDad i think it's still preorder...
Hal 2001 Space Odyssey Hal 2000 nice home network name.
The wifi name being Hal, I assume that it comes from the movie 2001: A Space Odyssey.
I'm sorry I can't leave that comment, Dave.
Unfortunately, not that I know of.
No pop ups trying to sell me products when I’m watching in full screen. So annoying :(
24+3 more hours to finish?😮😢
Why does affordable printers have so stupidly small build area? I mean for 50 extra USD you should be able to get like 50x50x50 (cm) at least. It's just slightly more material cost to scale up the size, right?! Also, why can't they print pellets. Filament is too expensive for what you get. A scam.
While I'd love something that big I don't know how much of an actual market there would be for something of that size. The build plate would swings out past the base of the printer by quite a bit making the footprint of printer larger than most hobbyists would have room for. My larger printer (LK5 PRO) wont fit on a standard workbench, I had to build an extension for it)
As far as pellets, I've seen some printers working with pellets recently, and they are getting better, so we'll see what the future holds.
Actually scaling up a machine can cause costs to go up exponentially. Same size materials used in XYZ supports start allowing too much flex, dramatically throwing off precision. Structural part sizes need to go up n size substantially, requiring bigger servo motors to move the weight, bigger power supplies to power the bigger servos, etc. Most manufacturers look at what is known as the "sweet spot" of production. Analyzing incremental production expense to maximize machine capabilities without significant increases in cost.
Also, the more mass you start moving around, creates another whole set of problems related to vibration, which also influences quality. There are ways to deal with that, but they also cost more. Printer speed also has similar problems the faster you attempt to print.
So yeah, seems like it shouldn't cost that much more, but unfortunately it does. If you increased the print capable size without beefing up the components, your print quality would leave a lot to be desired. Nobody would end up buying the machine because the results are so bad.
I won't comment on Hal, dave...
Seems the a1 mini is the better deal
The A1 mini looks like a killer setup
Hal 9000 from 2001 a space odyssey ❤❤
Bingo, my other home network is Skynet :-)
I'm really tired of this trend where you claim "Honest Review" and then X minutes into the video: I'd like to thank our sponsor, "COMPANY from product I'm doing an HONEST REVIEW" from. It's scammy. I was really liking the start of this, and then only after you proclaim an honest review, you disclose the sponsorship. Have a thumbs down.
I realize the look isn’t good but, to be perfectly transparent, Anker reached out to me to do an in video promo of their USB charging cables (which I already owned), they didn’t specify or know what video the ad would be placed it, I just stuck it in the next video I was publishing which was this one. I am planning on removing the ad because I don’t like the optics of it though, and can totally see where you are coming from.
How does this have 7.8k likes but 1k views with 6 comments?
It doesn’t? It has 38 likes at the time of this comment? Not sure where you’re seeing 7.8K likes….?
great review but please try to focus camera on prints 🥲 we can't see anything