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Apparently my desk needed traffic management

I realized most desk organizers are either:

- too small

- too bulky

- impossible to reconfigure

- or just aesthetic filament traps

So I made a modular angled organizer for the stuff I actually use daily:

- markers

- pens

- precision tools

- hobby knives

- rulers

- notebooks

- small accessories

The angled layout ended up being surprisingly useful because everything stays visible instead of disappearing into deep vertical containers.

Also:

less desk chaos = more actual work getting done.

Probably.

Printed as a compact modular system so sections can evolve depending on your setup.

Now I’m curious:

what’s the most overcrowded area on your desk right now?

I’m considering moving my Ace Pro 2 around 1.5–2 meters away from my Anycubic Kobra S1 to improve workspace layout and reduce noise/heat near the printer.

Before I start extending the PTFE tubes, I wanted to ask if anyone here is already running a similar setup.

Main things I’m wondering about:

Any feeding issues with longer PTFE tubes?

More failed filament swaps?

Increased friction or under-extrusion?

Problems with TPU or softer materials?

Need for larger inner diameter PTFE?

Any firmware/calibration tweaks required?

I mainly print PLA and PETG, but I’d also like to occasionally use ABS and ASA.

Would really appreciate photos, tube lengths, or lessons learned before I turn my setup into a spaghetti-powered science experiment.

I designed a simple charcoal filter insert that fits directly into the existing airflow path.

No crazy mods, no wires, no extra fans.

Just:

• print it
• add activated carbon
• install

What surprised me:

• noticeable reduction in odor after just one print
• airflow still strong (no choking the fan)
• super easy to swap

I tried to keep the design clean and functional, not just something that looks cool but does nothing.

I attached some photos of the setup + the printed parts.

If anyone is dealing with the same issue, this might help.

I uploaded the model here:

Anycubic Kobra S1 Max Charcoal Filter Upgrade

Curious if others are running filters or just venting outside?

https://preview.redd.it/wpw697tvqaxg1.png?width=1084&format=png&auto=webp&s=7e78a48022da33bb861b1faeb6459be6dd114807

After a few weeks of running the Kobra S1 Max heavily, I realized something:

The printer is powerful, but the stock setup leaves performance on the table.

Instead of random small tweaks, I decided to approach it as a system redesign.

Here is what I focused on:

1. Structural stability
2. Controlled waste handling
3. Improved air filtration
4. Smarter filament routing

I designed and tested a modular upgrade path.

STRUCTURAL RIGIDITY

I built a heavy-duty structural riser specifically designed for proper AcePro2 integration.
The goal was mechanical stability, not aesthetics.

Model here:
https://www.makeronline.com/en/model/Kobra%20S1%20Max%20Combo%20Structural%20Riser%20for%20AcePro2%20%E2%80%93%20Printable%20Heavy%20Duty%20Base/270885.html?trackModuleType=10

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AIR FILTRATION

I redesigned the carbon filter box to make it reusable and easier to maintain.
Less odor, better airflow management, long-term cost reduction.

Model 2 here: https://www.makeronline.com/en/model/Anycubic%20Kobra%20S1%20Max%20Charcoal%20Filter%20Upgrade%20%7C%20Clean%20Air%20Mod%20%7C%20VOC%20Reduction/290160.html?trackModuleType=10

Model here:
https://www.makeronline.com/en/model/Anycubi%20Kobra%20S1%20Max%20Combo%20Active%20Carbon%20Filter%20Box%20Upgrade%20%E2%80%93%20Reusable%20Direct%20Replacement/269506.html?trackModuleType=10

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WASTE MANAGEMENT

Ramp system for cleaner purge control:
https://www.makeronline.com/en/model/Kobra%20S1%20Max%20Ramp%20%26%20Waste%20Bin%20%E2%80%93%20Magnetic,%20Clean%20%26%20Easy%20to%20Install/268852.html?trackModuleType=10

Dedicated waste bin collector:
https://www.makeronline.com/en/model/Kobra%20S1%20Max%20Combo%20%E2%80%93%20Waste%20Bin%20%2F%20Poop%20Chute%20Collector/268641.html?trackModuleType=10

No more scattered purge piles behind the printer.

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FILAMENT CONTROL

8+1 Filament Hub for multi-input setups:
https://www.makeronline.com/en/model/8%20%2B1%20in%201%20Filament%20Hub-replacemant%20part%20for%20Anycubic%20Kobra%203%20%2F%20Kobra%203v2%20%2F%20S1%20Combo%20%2F%20%20S1%20Combo%20Max/267225.html?trackModuleType=10

Compact 4-in-1 version:
https://www.makeronline.com/en/model/4%20in%201%20Filament%20Hub%20-%20replacemant%20part%20for%20Anycubic%20Kobra%203%20%2F%20S1%20Combo%20%2F%20%20S1%20Combo%20Max/178820.html?trackModuleType=10

Fewer routing issues, fewer interruptions.

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Recommended upgrade order if you are running a stock S1 Max:

1. Structural riser
2. Waste system
3. Filtration
4. Filament hub

Everything was tested in real-world usage, but every setup is different, so adjust to your configuration.

If you are running an S1 Max, I would genuinely like feedback.
What is your biggest limitation with this machine right now?