A 3D printer that just works? - AnkerMake M5 Review

Another contender in a new generation of 3D printers, this time from electronics giant Anker. In this thorough and transparent review, we put the AnkerMake M5 through its paces, to determine if it only looks good, or whether it can back up its hyped marketing.

I actually did quite a few more prints beyond what was shown in this video. They were custom, boring brackets and adaptors that make up most of my 3D printing. They weren’t included to keep the video concise, and because they didn’t communicate anything more than the test prints that were showcased.

This machine was provided free of charge by AnkerMaker for the purposes of review. I heard rumours of AnkerMake asking other content creators to sign binding contracts before receiving the printer, but this was not requested of me. The only agreement was that the M5 would be tested in accordance with my own review policy. All opinions expressed are my own.

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0:00 Introduction
My first impressions of the AnkerMake M5:    • Next gen 3D printers are here, but do...  
Review policy: https://teachingtechyt.github.io/revi...

0:51 Specifications and price
Anker website: https://www.anker.com/
Anker wiki: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anker_I...
eufy website: https://us.eufy.com/

2:18 Unboxing and setup

5:44 First print

6:26 AnkerMake Slicer and other options

9:44 Test prints
Wham Bam pop-up enclosure: http://bit.ly/2Ttxdqv
Cam mechanism video:    • Cams are simple to design but oh so v...  
X3D marble PLA: https://x3d.com.au/products/marble-stone

Models used in this video:
3Dbenchy: https://www.3dbenchy.com/
Lattice Cube torture test by apfi: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:185...
Camera dolly by Shepp 3D: https://www.printables.com/model/7416...
Vase #4 by Extrutim: https://www.printables.com/model/2888...
Turbinator fan by djos_1475: https://www.printables.com/model/3674...
Polar bear with seal (automata) by Amaochan: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:405...
Spring Clip by jouda: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:139...
Low poly Grogu by Brett Poultney: https://www.printables.com/model/4703...
Calibration cube: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:127...

14:53 AI error detection and filament runout

17:24 Summary of pros and cons
LMG Clips video on poor security:    • Why we're dropping this sponsor  
AnkerMake GitHub: https://github.com/ankermake

21:05 Conclusion

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