Anycubic ACE Pro Filament Guide Upgrade – Dual Silica & Hygrometer Mount

Project Description

Hi everyone! 😊 This is an improved Filament Guide specifically designed for the Anycubic ACE Pro . I’ve optimized the design to use less material for better transparency (making it easier to see the filament) and lower consumption.

Key Features:

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Dual Silica Storage: Two integrated compartments for silica gel to keep your filament dry.

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Integrated Sensor Mount: Includes a mount for an affordable, standard humidity sensor.

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Compatibility: If your lid doesn't have screw holes, check my profile for my previous project, which is fully compatible and solves that issue.

Printing Recommendations

- Material: Use at least PETG . For better heat resistance and durability, PCTG, ABS, or ASA are highly recommended.

- Warning: Do NOT use PLA , as it may soften or deform over time in this application.

- Supports: This model requires support structures to print correctly.

- Z-Offset: Crucial! If you are using or importing my print profile, please double-check your Z-offset before starting the print to ensure perfect first-layer adhesion and safety.

https://www.printables.com/model/1237589-20-anycubic-ace-pro-upgrade-kit-to-new-s1-version

Silica

To fill it, I simply rolled a sheet of A4 paper into a funnel.

Choose Your Version

You can choose between three different versions:

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Two-Part Version with Plastic Clips:

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Pro: No screws required, though they can still be used for extra security.

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Con: Depending on the spool, the clips might occasionally interfere (though I haven't had this issue).

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Two-Part Version (No Clips): A clean design to be joined using screws, heat inserts, or nuts :

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Pro: nothing in the way of the spool

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Con: Due to the limited space, it can be tricky to work with the screws; you need extra hardware.

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Single-Part Version: For printing everything at once :

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Pro: No assembly required, one part, best appearance

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Con: This requires a larger build area than officially supported by the Anycubic Kobra S1 , but it can be printed on a stock S1 with specific settings.

Assembly Tips

All versions can be assembled using M3 screws with either heat inserts or nuts .

- Hardware: I recommend M3 20mm screws. For heat inserts, 15mm screws are sufficient.