Anycubic ACE 2 Pro – Intelligent Dryer and Multicolor Filament Feeder

Product Description

Anycubic ACE 2 Pro is an advanced multi-material and multicolor filament feeder with an integrated dryer and dry box, designed specifically for the new generation of Anycubic printers, such as Kobra S1, Kobra S1 Max, Kobra X, Kobra 3 Max, and Kobra 3 V2. The device combines active drying with precise filament feeding from up to 4 independent slots (up to 16 colors when connecting multiple units), providing clean, reliable multi-material printing without compromising quality.

ACE 2 Pro maintains filament in a sealed, controlled environment, where it continuously removes moisture. This ensures stable printing conditions even for hygroscopic materials such as PETG, TPU, nylon blends, or PLA-CF/PETG-CF (always depending on the compatibility of the printer itself). During printing, the unit continuously dries and feeds the filament directly into the extruder, so the material remains in optimal condition throughout the job.

Thanks to smart electronics and integration with Anycubic Slicer Next / Anycubic App, ACE 2 Pro automatically switches between individual spools, monitors filament run-out, jams, and other states. This significantly simplifies multicolor printing and minimizes operator intervention.

Key Features

• Multicolor / Multi-material system – up to 4 colors from one unit, with the ability to connect multiple ACE 2 Pro units for up to 16 colors.
• Integrated filament drying – active heating and moisture removal; material is constantly in a dry environment during printing.
• Dry box and storage – the sealed chamber protects spools from moisture and dust even during long-term storage.
• Compatibility with new Anycubic printers – designed for Kobra S1 / S1 Max, Kobra X, Kobra 3 Max, Kobra 3 V2, and other supported models.
• Automatic spool switching – smart feeding control between slots, suitable for multiple colors and backup spools.
• Run-out and filament failure detection – sensors monitor whether filament is being fed correctly and pause printing in case of a problem.
• Software integration – control and settings via Anycubic Slicer Next and Anycubic App, including color definition for individual slots.
• Standard spool support – compatible with standard 1 kg spools from most manufacturers (depending on dimensions), so you are not limited to Anycubic filament only.
• Modular system – possibility to add more units around or above the printer to expand the color range without mechanical intervention in the printer.

Detailed Description

Intelligent Drying and Storage

Is humidity high in your home or workshop? ACE 2 Pro solves the problem for you. Filament is placed in a sealed box with active drying, where stable, low humidity is maintained. This minimizes:

• bubbling and foaming of extruded plastic,
• matte or "stringy" print surfaces,
• reduced part strength,
• nozzle clogging due to wet material.

As a result, prints are smoother, stronger, and consistently high-quality, even when printing after a long period of time.

Multicolor Printing Without Unnecessary Complications

ACE 2 Pro can handle up to 4 different spools from a single unit, allowing you to print multiple colors in one model without manual filament changes. For more demanding projects, up to 4 units can be connected to achieve up to 16 colors.

Control takes place directly from the slicer – you assign a color or material type to a specific ACE 2 Pro slot. During printing, the software then automatically switches between spools, performs material changes on a "purge" object or waste tower, and synchronizes everything with the current layer of the model.

Smart Sensors and Safe Printing

The device is equipped with a series of sensors that continuously monitor filament feeding. Filament run-out detection, breakage, or jamming allows for automatic print pausing, preventing the loss of hours of work. After resolving the issue, printing can continue seamlessly.

Optimized for New Anycubic Printers

ACE 2 Pro is constructed to ideally work mechanically and electronically with the new generations of Anycubic FDM printers. As part of official combo sets and upgrades, it is used, for example, with:

• Anycubic Kobra S1
• Anycubic Kobra S1 Max
• Anycubic Kobra X
• Anycubic Kobra 3 Max
• Anycubic Kobra 3 V2

The device utilizes a dedicated interface and firmware in these printers, ensuring precise synchronization of multi-material feeding with the print itself.

Who is ACE 2 Pro Suitable For?

• For users who want to easily start with multicolor printing on Anycubic printers without complex custom modifications.
• For those who frequently print with moisture-sensitive filaments and want to keep them dry at all times.
• For small workshops, schools, and hobby groups where reliability, simple operation, and safe performance are important.

Technical Parameters

The parameters listed below may vary slightly depending on the specific combo set or regional version.

Basic Information

• Device type: intelligent dryer and multicolor filament feeder (AMS – Automated Color Engine)
• Number of filament slots: 4 (per unit)
• Maximum number of colors: up to 16 (when connecting 4 ACE 2 Pro units, depending on supported printer configuration)
• Compatible filament diameter: 1,75 mm
• Supported material types:
  • PLA, PLA+ (including color variants)
  • PETG, PLA-CF, PETG-CF (depending on the printer's temperature range)
  • TPU (depending on the specific printer's compatibility)
  • other compatible materials according to the printer and slicer

Drying and Storage Functions

• Functions: active filament drying, dry box
• Mode: drying during printing and separate mode for spool regeneration
• Suitable environment: home, workshop, office

Electronics and Connection

• Control: via compatible Anycubic printer firmware
• Settings and management: Anycubic Slicer Next, Anycubic App (in combination with supported printers)
• Printer interface: dedicated cable / connector (included in combo set or ACE 2 Pro kit)

Mechanical Parameters

• Number of independent feeding channels: 4
• Spool compatibility: standard 1 kg spools (and corresponding dimensions of other spools)
• Installation: free-standing unit (next to the printer, above the printer, etc.), possibility of chaining multiple units

Safety and Sensors

• Filament run-out detection
• Jam / feeding failure detection (depending on printer firmware)
• Overheat protection (integrated in the control electronics)

Package Contents (Typical)

• 1× Anycubic ACE 2 Pro unit
• 1× Power adapter / cable
• 1× Communication cable to the printer (depending on packaging)
• 4× Teflon / PTFE tubes for filament routing
• Assembly and installation accessories according to the specific combo set
• Quick Start Guide

Benefits for Customers

• Ideal addition to new Anycubic FDM printers – especially in official combo sets.
• Print quality improvement thanks to dry and stably fed filament.
• Time saving – fewer rejects caused by wet filament and manual spool changes.
• Ready for multicolor projects – from models for children to professional prototypes.

Recommendations for Use

• Always follow the official manufacturer's instructions during installation and only use ACE 2 Pro with printers that officially support it.
• For sensitive materials (PETG, TPU, composites), we recommend leaving the filament in the ACE 2 Pro even when not printing, so it is in optimal condition for the next print immediately.
• Always check that PTFE tubes between the ACE 2 Pro and the printer are routed correctly without sharp bends or unnecessary friction.

Key Features:

• Multicolor system for up to 4 spools from one unit, with expansion capability up to 16 colors
• Integrated active drying and sealed dry box for filament protection against moisture
• Automatic filament switching and run-out or jam detection for safe printing
• Full integration with selected Anycubic printers and Anycubic Slicer Next / Anycubic App software
• Compatibility with standard 1 kg filament spools (1,75 mm) from various manufacturers
• Ideal accessory for multicolor printing and reliable work with hygroscopic materials