3D Printing InfoBuild volume
260 x 245 x 245 mm stated as HWD, i.e. 245 x 245 x 260 mm in the usual X x Y x Z order; Anycubic quotes a 15.6 L build volume
Advertised dimensions; check usable space and variants.
Anycubic Vyper
2021 Bowden bed-slinger with 16-point auto levelling, TMC2209 drivers and a 245 mm bed, still listed in 2026.
Architecture reference
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Nozzle temperature
260 C operational nozzle temperature ceiling
Published limits; hardware and firmware limits may differ.
Sources & dates
Price snapshot
$359.00 on store.anycubic.com, Aug 2026, with the compare-at price also $359.00 (no discount running) - notably more than the newer and much faster Kobra 2 at $169
Dated listing, not a live offer. Read the configuration and region.
Sources & dates
A closer look
Full specifications inside each chapterHardware, software & ownership
Understand the hardware, explore compatible changes and find a diagnostic starting point when something goes wrong. Expand the specification sections for every recorded value, condition and original reference.
Machine & motion
Dimensions, construction and the hardware that moves the print.
Model, variants & pricing5 fields
| Property and unit | Published value and conditions | Sources and dates |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer & exact marketed model name (verify the exact product identity first) | Anycubic Vyper | 1 source |
| Release date (announcement and actual shipping) | Listed on the Anycubic store from 22 May 2021 (Shopify publish date) | 1 source |
| Street price (USD; dated snapshot per entry) | $359.00 on store.anycubic.com, Aug 2026, with the compare-at price also $359.00 (no discount running) - notably more than the newer and much faster Kobra 2 at $169 | |
| Variants & sibling models — and how to tell them apart (spec-contamination risk) | A 2021-generation machine still on sale next to the far faster Kobra line. Its defining differences from every Kobra here: a Bowden extruder rather than direct drive, a 180 mm/s ceiling rather than 300-600 mm/s, and 16-point levelling rather than LeviQ 2.0/3.0. Do not read Kobra performance figures onto it | 3 sources
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| Market position: superseded? successor announced? | Effectively superseded by the Kobra line, but still listed for sale on the Anycubic store in Aug 2026 | 1 source |
Size, frame & enclosure4 fields
| Property and unit | Published value and conditions | Sources and dates |
|---|---|---|
| Build volume X×Y×Z (mm) — advertised vs actually usable | 260 x 245 x 245 mm stated as HWD, i.e. 245 x 245 x 260 mm in the usual X x Y x Z order; Anycubic quotes a 15.6 L build volume | 1 source |
| Machine footprint (mm) & clearance needed (cable/spool overhang) | 516 x 508 x 457 mm stated as HWD, so the desk footprint is about 508 x 457 mm | 1 source |
| Net weight (kg) | 10 kg | 1 source |
| Enclosure: open / enclosed; panel material; door/lid | Open frame, no enclosure | 1 source |
Motion system2 fields
| Property and unit | Published value and conditions | Sources and dates |
|---|---|---|
| Kinematics (bedslinger i3 / CoreXY / other) | Cartesian bed-slinger | 1 source |
| Stepper drivers (exact model e.g. TMC2209; UART/SPI; sensorless homing?) | TMC2209 silent drivers on a 32-bit mainboard with a Cortex-M3 class main control chip - one of the few Anycubic machines where the driver part number is published | 1 source |
Speed & acceleration2 fields
| Property and unit | Published value and conditions | Sources and dates |
|---|---|---|
| Max print speed (claimed, mm/s) | 180 mm/s maximum print speed with 80 mm/s recommended (manufacturer figures) | 1 source |
| Recommended/typical print speed | 80 mm/s typical/recommended print speed (manufacturer figure) | 1 source |
Printing system
Extrusion, heating, leveling and material handling.
Extruder1 field
| Property and unit | Published value and conditions | Sources and dates |
|---|---|---|
| Type (direct drive / bowden) & design name | Anycubic's own Bowden extruder - not direct drive | 1 source |
Hotend & nozzle1 field
| Property and unit | Published value and conditions | Sources and dates |
|---|---|---|
| Max nozzle temp claimed AND firmware max temp limit (both values) | 260 C operational nozzle temperature ceiling | 1 source |
Build plate & heating2 fields
| Property and unit | Published value and conditions | Sources and dates |
|---|---|---|
| Max bed temp claimed AND firmware limit | 110 C operational hot bed temperature ceiling | 1 source |
| Bed surface (material, texture, coating), single/double-sided | PEI-coated stainless spring steel magnetic flexible platform, chosen by Anycubic over carborundum glass to avoid arching | 1 source |
Failed leveling: test the cold strain gauge
With the nozzle unheated, Anycubic’s procedure checks whether gentle nozzle pressure lights the red indicator inside the toolhead. If it does not, inspect the strain-gauge cable for looseness or damage; a persistent failure goes to support for module diagnosis.
Applies to: Anycubic Vyper strain-gauge leveling toolhead; perform the indicator check without heating and follow the illustrated shell-access procedure.
Official troubleshooting Sources & dates
- Anycubic Vyper: printer cannot level · Checked 2026-10-20
Leveling & Z-offset1 field
| Property and unit | Published value and conditions | Sources and dates |
|---|---|---|
| Auto bed leveling: probe technology (inductive / strain gauge / load cell / touch probe) | 16-point automatic levelling | 1 source |
Supported materials1 field
| Property and unit | Published value and conditions | Sources and dates |
|---|---|---|
| Officially supported filament list | PLA, ABS, PETG, TPU and wood-filled filament | 1 source |
Software & workflow
Firmware, controls, connections and calibration.
Electronics & power1 field
| Property and unit | Published value and conditions | Sources and dates |
|---|---|---|
| Total rated power draw | 100-240 V AC 50/60 Hz input; 24 V / 14.6 A (350 W) output | 1 source |
Vyper Community Edition 6.2 motherboard and screen projects
The Community Edition adapts Marlin and the DWIN screen interface for the Vyper. Follow both projects together; an arbitrary CR-6 image is not a Vyper release. The screen project cautions against editing its T5LCFG configuration file.
Applies to: Anycubic Vyper; match motherboard and LCD firmware. Read the current release/build instructions rather than using the superseded 6.1 branch.
Maintainer documentation Sources & dates
- Vyper Community Edition motherboard 6.2 · Checked 2026-10-20
- Vyper Community Edition LCD 6.2 · Checked 2026-10-20
Connectivity, display & camera2 fields
| Property and unit | Published value and conditions | Sources and dates |
|---|---|---|
| Display: size, type, touch? | 4.3-inch LCD touch-control screen | 1 source |
| WiFi (band/standard), Ethernet, USB ports, SD/flash-drive | TransFlash (microSD) card; USB cable connection is flagged by Anycubic as being for expert users only | 1 source |
Calibration & everyday use1 field
| Property and unit | Published value and conditions | Sources and dates |
|---|---|---|
| Assembly level & time from unbox to first print | Modular design with 4 major pre-assembled modules | 1 source |
Safety, support & testing
Published safeguards, support terms and independent evidence.
Support & ecosystem1 field
| Property and unit | Published value and conditions | Sources and dates |
|---|---|---|
| Warranty length & support reputation (evidence, not vibes) | One year on the complete machine (excluding gifted and second-hand machines), with component warranty periods that vary by part; the period starts on the delivery date and is suspended while a replacement is in transit. Anycubic states it will follow longer local statutory periods where they apply | 1 source
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Read with context
Sources & notes
How to read this guide
This guide presents the catalog’s sourced record for this exact model. Source dates belong to each reference; a page update does not mean every specification has been rechecked.
Prices are dated listing snapshots, with configuration, regional and sale conditions. They are not current offers. Unknown values remain unfilled.
Firmware, variants and available accessories can change. Read the original reference before making a purchase or planning a process.
Catalog references4 sources
- Anycubic Vyper store page and Shopify product JSON (Tech Specs block, price, store publish date) · 2026-08 · vendor
- Anycubic Kobra 2 store page and Shopify product JSON (Tech Specs block, price, store publish date) · 2026-08 · vendor
- Anycubic Kobra 4 product page (Specifications table) · 2026-08 · vendor
- Anycubic refund and warranty policy · 2026-08 · vendor
Ownership research & coverage
Firmware, modifications and troubleshooting links are checked against the model and stated hardware or firmware revision. A creator’s compatibility claim is not a fit test by this site. Official troubleshooting describes a diagnostic route; individual reports do not establish a failure rate.
This review did not verify printable modifications, hardware upgrades for this exact model. That is a research gap, not a claim that none exist.
- Vyper Community Edition motherboard 6.2 · Checked 2026-10-20
- Vyper Community Edition LCD 6.2 · Checked 2026-10-20
- Anycubic Vyper: printer cannot level · Checked 2026-10-20