My First 30 Days with a Large Format 3D Printer

Published at : 23 Dec 2025

"With great power, comes great filament use"

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For Anycubic's 10th anniversary between August and October, they will be hosting a variety of events, which they encourage you to check out! I have a hunch there will be some fun stuff to see...

Who made the into animation and graphics? That would be Miles!
https://www.instagram.com/ashen_skies/

I couldn't have achieved those stunning Golden Hour Sword shots without help from Jayden!
https://birds-eye.co.nz/

Printed Parts:

Benchy: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:763622

Lego Brick: https://www.printables.com/model/939221-lego-4032-round-2x2-with-axle-hole

Anycubic Refill Spool: https://www.makeronline.com/en/model/185216

Honda Dax Kitcard: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:7012162

Chainmail: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3290285

Mug (Unmodified): https://www.printables.com/model/286088-basic-coffee-mug

Spoon (Unmodified): https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:653876

Buster Sword: https://www.printables.com/model/582566-buster-sword-ffviir-no-paint-edition-multiple-extr

Carvera Upgrades:
-https://www.printables.com/model/1141396-carvera-air-ventilation-vacuum-adapter
-https://www.printables.com/model/1165195-makera-carvera-air-3175mm-collar-guide/files
-https://www.printables.com/model/1234673-foxalien-vise-squaring-tool-for-carvera-air
-https://www.printables.com/model/1270277-carvera-air-bit-collars
-https://www.printables.com/model/1236146-carvera-air-vacuum-adapter-ryobi

Carvera Bit Holder: https://www.printables.com/model/1271612-bit-organizer-for-carvera-and-carvera-air

Collapsible Katana V1: https://www.printables.com/model/3719-collapsing-katana-print-in-place

Collapsible Katana V2: https://www.printables.com/model/543260-collapsing-katana-v2-print-in-place

Chapters:
00:00 - Intro
00:39 - Sponsor Disclaimer
00:48 - Unboxing
01:38 - Assembly
02:00 - Printer Montage
02:14 - Day 1
07:03 - Day 2
10:49 - PCBWay
11:27 - Day 3
13:51 - Day 4
16:58 - Day 5
18:50 - Day 6
21:29 - Day 7
22:05 - Day 8
22:55 - Day 9
26:49 - Day 10
28:22 - Day 11
29:57 - Day 12
31:11 - Day 13
32:12 - Day 14
33:00 - Day 15
33:56 - Day 16
34:54 - Day 17
36:00 - Day 18
38:28 - Cinematic Sword Edit
39:08 - Day 19
39:23 - Day 20
39:39 - Day 21
40:24 - Day 22
40:42 - Day 23
41:12 - Day 24
42:25 - Day 25
43:49 - Total Waste
44:31 - Final Prints Montage
46:03 - Intro to Outro
46:11 - Why this format, and not a review? (Total Print Statistics)
46:32 - The machine surprised me
46:40 - Regarding the waste...
46:55 - Fun Fact!
46:57 - Sincerely, Thank you :)

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