1 Hour vs. 250 Hour 3D Prints!

The Next Layer May 27, 2025
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In this video, I compare 1-hour, 10-hour, and 100-hour 3D Printing Models — plus tips to speed up your print times. Brought to you by the new Anycubic Kobra 3 Combo V2: https://jle.vi/anycubic Over the past few years, consumer 3D printing has completely transformed. 3D Printers are now cheaper, faster, and way more reliable than ever before. Just five years ago, creating high-quality 3D prints required a solid understanding of slicer settings, hardware tweaks, and patience. But today? Even beginners and kids can create some of the most breathtaking, coolest 3d prints with affordable machines under $300. In this video, we put modern 3D printing speeds to the test—comparing the best 3d prints at 1-hour, 10-hours, and even 250-hour awesome 3d prints to see just how much can be achieved at each level. You'll learn what design features and slicer settings increase print time, what slows down your machine, and how to optimize your print time without sacrificing quality. I also tried to give you a mix of functional 3d prints, practical 3d prints, and 3d printed toys - though admittedly it leans heavily towards the more beautiful and impressive 3d prints, just due to the TIME requirement 🤣 Whether you're rocking a budget 3d printer, testing out high-speed machines, or just starting your journey into the world of 3D printing, this video is packed with insights, tips, and functional 3d prints that’ll inspire your next project. 🤫 Get my custom filament and printer profiles, buyers guides, and much, much more on Patreon: https://patreon.com/thenextlayer  💬 JOIN MY DISCORD: https://jle.vi/tnl-discord 🎥  IN THIS VIDEO:  🎥 00:00 Introduction 01:35 Which Printer We're Using? (AnyCubic Kobra 3 Combo V2) 03:52 1 Hour Things to 3d print 07:23 10 Hours: Top 3D prints 12:25 20 Hours: Best 3D prints 13:32 50-250 Hours: Coolest 3D Prints & 3D Printed projects 23:37 Conclusion 🔗 LINKS MENTIONED IN THE VIDEO: 🔗 👉 Prusament: https://jle.vi/prusa 👉 Polymaker filament: https://jle.vi/polymaker 👉 Recycling Fabrik Filament: http://recyclingfabrik.com 👉 Noé (Creator of the Humanoid robot): https://fr.linkedin.com/in/noe-jenn-treyer 👉 Redline Filament: https://redline-filament.com/ 👉 Check out STLFlix's full library: https://jle.vi/stlflix 👉 My Filament Recycling Series: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLNAIMkOXd_V_o9dkTBbgP9_CMdNdmOdwv 👉 Check out and support Brigitte / Variable Seams: https://www.youtube.com/@VariableSeams | https://www.patreon.com/variableseams 🗳 STL FILES OF FEATURED 3D PRINTING MODELS: 🗳   🗿 AnyCubic Kobra 3 V2 Camera Bracket: https://www.makeronline.com/en/model/Kobra%203%20Combo-Camera%20Bracket/18806.html 🗿 Multiboard: https://jle.vi/multiboard 🗿 Sweeping Text Sign: https://www.printables.com/model/33019-sweeping-2-line-name-plate 🗿 Multicolor Dragon Flexi: https://makerworld.com/en/models/1400387-articulated-dinosau#profileId-1452181 🗿 Face Vase (STLFlix): https://platform.stlflix.com/product/face-vases 🗿 Piggy Bank Coin Maze by TOMx3D: https://www.printables.com/model/705509-piggy-bank-with-two-coin-slides-piggy-castle-bank 🗿 Hot Sauce Holder (STLFlix): https://platform.stlflix.com/product/heat-range-tabasco-holder 🗿 Vista Vase (STLFlix): https://platform.stlflix.com/product/vista-vase 🗿 Venom Bust: https://makerworld.com/en/models/590174-venom-bust-multicolor-spiderman-removed?from=search#profileId-511691 🗿 Rick Sanchez Bust: https://www.printables.com/model/494411-rick-sanchez-multicolor 🗿 Neoluthy 3D printed instruments: https://www.neoluthy.com 🗿 3D Sets Model Cars: https://3dsets.com 🗿 Steampunk Lamp by TomaszFortyFour: https://www.printables.com/model/190899-fully-functional-desk-lamp-in-steampunk-style 🗿 Life-Sized Dummy 13 by soozafone: https://www.printables.com/model/981111-dummy-13-version-10 🗿 Free 3D printable Textiles by Variable Seams: https://www.variableseams.com/freebies 🛒 RECOMMENDED GEAR: 🛒 📍 Complete list of 3D Printing accessories: https://kit.co/jlevi/3d-printing 📍 Complete list of my videography gear: https://kit.co/jlevi/content-creation 📍My favorite thing to 3D Print: https://jle.vi/multiboard 📍My recommended electronics & control boards: https://jle.vi/bigtreetech 📍 My favorite 3D printing "accessory": https://jle.vi/magigoo | https://jle.vi/whambam 📍 My favorite 3D printing filament: https://jle.vi/polymaker 📍 Check out the official TNL merch: https://shop.thenextlayer.com/ 📍 PLEASE CONSIDER SUPPORTING THE CHANNEL BY SHOPPING USING MY LINKS! FULL LIST CAN BE FOUND AT: https://jle.vi/links ❤️ LOVED THIS VIDEO? ❤️ ▶️ Subscribe to the channel ▶️ Watch my other videos: https://youtube.com/@thenextlayer 🔔 Turn on Notifications 🎁 Support me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/thenextlayer 🎁 Send a “Super Thanks” (Tip) 🛒 Use my affiliate links for your 3D printing or videography needs: https://jle.vi/links 💬 Join My Discord: https://jle.vi/tnl-discord ✍️ Write a comment below! 👍🏿 Like this video #3dprinting #3dprinted #anycubic

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