r/AnycubicKobraS1Max

Is anyone else have issues printing with ABS in their S1 Max? I am new to FDM printing so I am probably doing something wrong. The printer prints PLA flawlessly and has been chugging along for almost 200 hours without as much as a hiccup, with the exception of the two times I tried to print with ABS.

The first time I tried printing with ABS I just decided to wing it. I used Anycubic ABS fresh out of the package. I used the .4MM nozzle and the default settings for Anycubic abs in the slicer (nozzle 260c, hotbed 100c). The printer warmed up, went through its usual calibration routine, then immediately reported a clog attempting the initial purge of filament. I checked and it was indeed clogged pretty badly. I tried a cold pull and that did not do the trick. I ended up having to heat the nozzle to max and use a needle to clear it.

The second time I tried printing ABS the results were much the same. Still using Anycubic ABS and a .4mm nozzle. The filament had been stored in a sealed container with desiccant. I increased the nozzle temp to 280c and left the other settings the same. Just like last time, it clogged on the initial purge. Only a tiny stream came out of the nozzle then it reported a clog.

Does anyone have any thoughts or suggestions? Anyone experiencing similar issues? Is Anycubic ABS just crappy? Any help would be greatly appreciated.

1st day of usage:

Tested PLA, nearly perfect print, stock profile

Tested PETG, 9 pf 10 prints had issues, stock and modified profiles, need further calibration. Same model and profile on the kobra X, prints flawlessly

1st printhead clog, broken filament within the head, unclogged it surprising easy (3 screws, managed to catch broken filament with tweezers)

Slow start, purges filament 4 times, no problem in poop channel

Prints faster than kobra X but def louder (much)

No free spools included (for the delay), i need to send email

A bit disappointed for petg but i have high hopes

Are these still shipping with the silly bean bag or have they upgraded to a HEPA/Activated Charcoal filter?

Honestly once they do a something like this, it will be a big win. All the competitors do it

Solved: loose connection. My new printer arrived today. After assembling it, I turned it on, but nothing happened except for a short rattle from the stepper motors. The display stays completely dead and there are no other signs of life.

Any ideas? Please help :(

Buongiorno a tutti oggi ho ricevuto la stampante con ams, nel pre ordine fatto a novembre c’era dentro anche 4kg di colore ma non ho ricevuto nulla. Qualcuno di voi ha ricevuto i colori ?

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

A pleasant surprise in my email

FOUNDER'S Edition (24 November 2025)

EU

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First thing I noticed, my work bench was too small. No big deal, got that fixed up. Setup was shockingly simple, but I did have a weird issue where the ACE wouldn't feed filament until I manually fed some without it first. After I got that fixed I decided I wanted to throw the printer into the deep end and loaded some of the ASA I'd bought but had some real issues using with the Centauri Carbon.

It handled the ASA with ease. Like I fully expected it to fail and have to be dialed in but outside of some minor stringing which I know is just a sign I need to dial it in, it printed the part with complete ease. I think it handled the ASA better than my CC handled PLA.

The next thing I noticed is that people undersold just how quiet the machine is. I like the sound of printers personally, I find the little mechanical whooshes oddly soothing. But it's quiet enough that even in the same room it blends into the background quiet easily.

Lastly, first layer test was great. Overall I'm quite happy so far.

Just got my package notification :D Apparently shipping is ahead of (the most recently published) schedule.

FYI, I ordered the Max (and the 50€ deposit) on day 1, so at least the seem to be shipping in the right order too

I want to dry TPU 95A in the ACE Pro 2, then set the dryer for 24 hours. Disconnect the data cable from the S1Max.

Have a wedge that fits in the ACE Pro 2 opened lid allowing a seal (like the lid isn't opened), Thread the filament through a small slot in the wedge. Then feed the filament as if it came from the external reel.

I don't see any quick prints with TPU because the speed is down.

I would need an axle to free spin the reel.

Are there parts out there for this, or a better way?

I have a nice attic which goes from freezing to 100°F. Essentially outside but never wet. There is space for many printers.

I have a basement. Same humidity, but much closer to household temperatures. But 5 feet high.

I use inside currently. 3 anycubic printers. But the space is tight, poorly lit, certain people complain when printing.

Is an attic fine? Do the printers rust or is everything coated? Should I build a “room”?