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Anycubic Kobra S1 Combo Multi-Color 3D Printer

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$499

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ANYCUBIC OVERSEAS Store via AliExpress has Anycubic Kobra S1 Combo Multi-Color 3D Printer for $357.21 - $35 when you apply promo code VSUSDEAL35 at checkout = $322.21. Shipping is free.

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ANYCUBIC OVERSEAS Store via AliExpress has Anycubic Kobra S1 Combo Multi-Color 3D Printer for $357.21 - $35 when you apply promo code VSUSDEAL35 at checkout = $322.21. Shipping is free.

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Jul 13, 2026 3:41 PM
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ShadowPJul 13, 2026 3:41 PM
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How's those compared to p1s? (Which is $350 without AMS)
I read online all sorts of random thoughts but unclear
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Jul 13, 2026 4:46 PM
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san83Jul 13, 2026 4:46 PM
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I have this printer with Ace 2 Pro combo from ebay 20% off promo earlier. Great printer and the quality is amazing right out of the box. I'm upgrading from Ender v2 and the difference is night and day. no messing with leveling / calibration etc. What I heard is that Ace 2 is a major upgrade and so far everything worked great.
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Jul 13, 2026 7:06 PM
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GolgothanJul 13, 2026 7:06 PM
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Why does it seem like everyone is upgrading from an Ender 😆

Was it that bad or was it cheap enough that it was one of the earlier, more accessible printers?

Everyone poopoos on Creality but I picked up a K2 earlier this year & it's been awesome... I'm thinking that Enders really soured everyone's opinion on Creality
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Jul 13, 2026 7:15 PM
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PurplePassenger101Jul 13, 2026 7:15 PM
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Quote from Golgothan :
Why does it seem like everyone is upgrading from an Ender 😆Was it that bad or was it cheap enough that it was one of the earlier, more accessible printers?Everyone poopoos on Creality but I picked up a K2 earlier this year & it's been awesome... I'm thinking that Enders really soured everyone's opinion on Creality
I think Ender's were one of the more affordable 3d printers whene they came out originally and that must be like 10 years ago. Now there's a lot more available and tech has improved a ton.
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Jul 13, 2026 7:18 PM
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PurplePassenger101Jul 13, 2026 7:18 PM
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Quote from ShadowP :
How's those compared to p1s? (Which is $350 without AMS)I read online all sorts of random thoughts but unclear
I do not own a 3d printer but read forums and articles on them.

Short answer is bambu is a lot better at plug and play but costs more upfront. Bambu also uses proprietary stuff so you're locked into their system.

Anycubic is a very YMMV. Some people get units that work flawlessly and others get duds. So their QA process is questionable. You can tinker more with these too to get the print you want. Having an AMS is really nice if you move beyond PLA printing but also good for PLA.
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Jul 13, 2026 7:34 PM
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ZeeDuckJul 13, 2026 7:34 PM
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Quote from Golgothan :
Why does it seem like everyone is upgrading from an Ender 😆

Was it that bad or was it cheap enough that it was one of the earlier, more accessible printers?

Everyone poopoos on Creality but I picked up a K2 earlier this year & it's been awesome... I'm thinking that Enders really soured everyone's opinion on Creality
The early Enders were good in that they opened a door that might otherwise have been out of people's price range. They were very limited machines in that almost everything was open loop. The machine could only assume things are fine and move from there.

In addition to manual leveling, the early build plate materials just were not as good. Today basically everyone is using some type of PEI build plate. Back then people were using other materials that just didn't work as well. So more limited build plate + manual leveling was an issue.

With the Ender V3 generation the Enders became generally easy to use with auto bed leveling (and offset), networking etc. The earlier Enders were a bit like the Model T of printing. They were great because they were cheap and often the only printer anyone had. However, with newer options the Model T went from "so much better than the horse" to obsolete very quickly.
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Jul 13, 2026 7:56 PM
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DealFiend_Jul 13, 2026 7:56 PM
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I grabbed one even though I already have a Neptune 4 Plus and an AD5x. Dawn this hobby is addicting.

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Jul 13, 2026 10:06 PM
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DragonflyPunchJul 13, 2026 10:06 PM
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This is a great deal. I almost pulled the trigger on this a few months back, but held back. Now I'm thinking if I should just wait for prices for the multi-tool/multi-head systems to come down. Once it's just a few hundred dollars above this I think the filament savings itself will cover the difference.
Jul 14, 2026 3:00 AM
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SplendidScent547Jul 14, 2026 3:00 AM
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Quote from PurplePassenger101 :
I do not own a 3d printer but read forums and articles on them. Short answer is bambu is a lot better at plug and play but costs more upfront. Bambu also uses proprietary stuff so you're locked into their system. Anycubic is a very YMMV. Some people get units that work flawlessly and others get duds. So their QA process is questionable. You can tinker more with these too to get the print you want. Having an AMS is really nice if you move beyond PLA printing but also good for PLA.
Let's start with "I don't own a 3d printer...End of story.
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Jul 14, 2026 2:12 PM
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mfsd01Jul 14, 2026 2:12 PM
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How many use the multi-color on their 3D printer? I don't see the need for multi-color, but want to see if I've missing something. I plan to print parts, holders, etc. I don't plan to print decorative items. I've been thinking about the non-combo version.
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Jul 14, 2026 2:27 PM
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luckygecko
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Jul 14, 2026 2:27 PM
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Okay, last one, I promise.
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Jul 14, 2026 2:45 PM
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luckygecko
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Jul 14, 2026 2:45 PM
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Quote from Golgothan :
Why does it seem like everyone is upgrading from an Ender 😆

Was it that bad or was it cheap enough that it was one of the earlier, more accessible printers?

Everyone poopoos on Creality but I picked up a K2 earlier this year & it's been awesome... I'm thinking that Enders really soured everyone's opinion on Creality
It was the CR-6 SE Kick Starter that did it for me. $hit $how
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Jul 14, 2026 2:46 PM
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ZeeDuckJul 14, 2026 2:46 PM
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Quote from mfsd01 :
How many use the multi-color on their 3D printer? I don't see the need for multi-color, but want to see if I've missing something. I plan to print parts, holders, etc. I don't plan to print decorative items. I've been thinking about the non-combo version.
I don't have a charger but I can see some good uses even if multi color isn't your thing
  • Automatically switching material so you can use up spools. It might be that you want to consume your random rolls or you are finishing one spool before proceeding with more of the same material. Either way, the change does that for you.
    Using a dissimilar material as a support layer. If you do this is preferred to make your design so the material change is just on a few layers (don't have the whole support tower made from the alternative material.
    Adding labels/icons in your part. Think of something like a tray for sockets or wrenches. You can do 1-2 layers in a different color to create contrasting text.
    Just not having to load/unload when you want to change material for a print. With my old Ender 3 V3SE I didn't really mind material changes. Just heat the nozzle and pull. With the FF 5M it was a slower process since I had to wait for the system to extrude out the material in the nozzle then manually feed in the new stuff. With other printers the prices can be even slower. Just selecting from one of several colors at the start would be nice.
None of this has been enough to convince me to replace my printer and get the material changer but I can see wanting one for those reasons.
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Jul 14, 2026 5:30 PM
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DealFiend_Jul 14, 2026 5:30 PM
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Quote from mfsd01 :
How many use the multi-color on their 3D printer? I don't see the need for multi-color, but want to see if I've missing something. I plan to print parts, holders, etc. I don't plan to print decorative items. I've been thinking about the non-combo version.
I rarely use it the way it's usually advertised. Multicolor is used to print different colored objects on the same build plate and/or objects that has multiple layers where the entire layer is the same color. I also use it to move to the next roll when a spool runs out. One more thing if you have projects that use lots of support I like that I can use the spool swap and choose support material that will break away easily from the print.
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Jul 17, 2026 3:14 AM
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a.stewart4242Jul 17, 2026 3:14 AM
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Quote from PurplePassenger101 :
I do not own a 3d printer but read forums and articles on them. Short answer is bambu is a lot better at plug and play but costs more upfront. Bambu also uses proprietary stuff so you're locked into their system. Anycubic is a very YMMV. Some people get units that work flawlessly and others get duds. So their QA process is questionable. You can tinker more with these too to get the print you want. Having an AMS is really nice if you move beyond PLA printing but also good for PLA.
I would have agreed with you regarding AnyCubic being a YMMV means a couple years ago, not their quality control had really come a long way over the past 1.5 or so years

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