Anycubic S1 Combo Review: Printer Shines, ACE Pro Disappoints (Real-World Testing!)

 

Get the Anycubic S1 Combo with CODE: ANYKS1 549€ for printer and Filament Box

or my suggestion - the PRINTER ONLY with CODE: AKOBRAS1 369€ !!!  

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Rinkhals firmware mod: https://github.com/jbatonnet/Rinkhals

Sidespool mount

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Kobra S1 Size: 400x410x490 mm

ACE Pro Size:   366x283x235 mm

min 80-90 cm height if AMS on top!

25x25x25cm buildroom! 

120° heatbed (although not uniformly heated up - and better add 10°)

320° nozzle max temp

speed a bit lower than bambu, color changes 2:47 - slow, not very efficient

Printquality is quite good!

💡install "Rinkhals" (modded firmware addon)

why? to get a good WebUI (Mainsail)  http://your-printer-ip:4409

and also full Orca-Slicer (with upload and print), minus the multimaterial handling

Good thing: Anycubic Slicer / phone app still works - so you can use both.

I left the printer in Cloud mode (so phone app works outside of my LAN), got a minor warning on rinkhals that I will not see printer listed...

RINKHALS howto:

- download update....swu file, https://github.com/jbatonnet/Rinkhals

- rename it to update.swu and copy it on the USB Stick (fat32), in SPECIFIC dir: "aGVscF9zb3Nf" 

- plug in the USB stick and wait for the install bar (20sec)

Note: if you get a new firmware update on the KobraS1 (official from Anycubic), you just need to download the rinkhals file again (make sure new firmware is already supported). 

SLICER: https://www.anycubic.com/orcaVersionDownload

Anycubic Slicer next  (S1 support), better to use 2.4GHz wifi? 

Orca:  use Octo/klipper:  and your-IP:4409  in LAN settings

Will it Survive MY STEEP YARD? Brutal Mammotion LUBA 2 AWD 3000x Robot Mower Test!

 This is a practical REAL world extreme test - rather than a polished review. I helped setup a Luba for my mother in law last year and saw how great it did in a nice yard. So my question was: WOULD IT SURVIVE IN MY CHAOTIC REALM? :)

Until now I mow with a large Husquvarna Rider TX16s AWD beast.
With the very advanced LUBA robot I hope that a lot of the mowing seasons work can be automated. 

So far it exceeded my realistic expectations - only a few issues on difficult spots on my property caused him to get stuck. Adjusted the map and now will collect experience for you (and for a follow up video!).

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💡Some tips and findings:

• use 3 point turns instead of 0-turn  (the latter will get stuck easier)
• webRTK (or iNAVI) really works - but check if it is available in your region!
  Make sure you either have Wifi coverage or use the 4G data service
  Since it works reliable, and the 4G link replaces WIFI - the only prerequisite to operate such an advanced lawnmower bot is electricity available in a shed/house for the Dockingstation!
• 4G is a nice bonus; in regions where my Wifi cant reach - I still see FPV live feed - but very slow!
  1 year free 4G simcard included,  (costs in the 2nd year: ~50€ / year)
• 🔋BATTERY capacity seems really good (depends on terrain and height of gras!) 💪
  Luba 3000 or 5000 - same battery - just more areas to be setup (license)
  Luba 10.000 - bigger battery (15Ah instead of 12Ah)
  High / Low gras versions (only in US region)
• SOFTWARE keeps getting better, sometimes you don't see current progress - 
  in that case just close the app and start it new!
  app notifications come with a 5 hrs delay on my phone ;)
• THEFT PROTECTION
  device is bound to your account, cannot be used by thief (but he can use it for spareparts)
  GPS position tracking if device is on and has 4G coverage
  doesnt work if it is OFF, if GPS is blocked or if your 4G service is unavailable or canceled
  Workaround:  put stickers on, hide an Apple Airtag inside the mower

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