ANYCUBIC KOBRA 3 MAX ACE-PRO OVERHEAD MOUNT

The K3 Max is a huge printer and finding space for it can be a challenge. That problem is compounded if you have the Ace-pro.

Having designed the overhead mount for the K3 and a number of risers I could not resist the challenge. Contrary to the K3 overhead mount this one uses the vertical supports for added strength and rigidity. This results in a very secure and robust mount for the Ace-Pro.

Note: If you looking at mounting TWO Ace-pros on top of the K3 Max I may decide to design a mount but I am not sure atm. If I do I will include a 50% discount upgrade coupon if you purchased this model. Also, the unit that would change is the main unit at the top.

The K3 Max overhead mount offers the following features:

Two large drawers with GRID-FINITY style compartments (the compartments can be downloaded for free on Makeronline);

Build plate holder for two or more build plates;

Side mounted tool tray (can be can be downloaded for free on Makeronline);

Side mounted External spool holder (included with the model);

LED clips for mounting LED under the Ace-pro overhead mount;

Very rigid and robutts mounting brackets that wrap around the vertical supports for added strength;

Dovetail mounts the sides of the bottom brackets for custom add-ons.

Very little external hardware ( a few wood screws - see below)

TECHNICAL SPECS AND INFO

The build requires a little over 2 spools of filament.
PLA is best as it is more rigid. The design is very rugged so no need to use ABS or ASA.
The assembled height is 1m (41 inches) with closed lid and 1.2m (49 inches) with the lid opened.
Build time on the K3 Max is approximately 3 days and 6 hours

INSTRUCTIONS

IMPORTANT: I have included a print profile (3mf file) for the base unit with all the required parts. I strongly recommend you use this as the parts are correctly oriented and optimized for printing. I have painted support and it is designed to use TREE MANUAL settings.

The print profiles are named:
Anycubic - K3 Max overhead (for K3 Max) V1. 3mf - use this to print on the K3 Max
Anycubic - K3 Max overhead (K3-S1) V1. 3mf - use this to print on the K3 or S1

The bottom caps can be painted. You will need the file "Bottom cap with k3 Max" which is in the zip STL file.

I have also uploaded individual STL files for the parts. They are in a zip named STL files.

If you need help the best way is to reach out to me on Facebook - username Darren 3d Print as we can chat in real time and exchange pictures and files.

ASSEMBLY

A Gif assembly video with the model description photos shows how to assemble the Ace-overhead. I also uploaded a zip with the assembly photos.

EXTERNAL HARDWARE

• FOUR - 5x18 mm bolts (the ones that held the gantry to the bed for shipping)

• FOUR wood screws (for the build plate holder) 4x no 6 x 3/4" (3.5 mm x 18mm)

• You will need a longer K3 Max to Ace pro cable
  IMPORTANT: YOU WANT EITHER THE LONG 6 PINS TO 4PINS (6 FT - 2m) OR THE A1 1M EXTENSION (4 PINS NOT 6 PINS)

Canada (extension): https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B0DR8FSZHN?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title

USA: https://www.amazon.com/Extension-Purity-Copper-Magnetic-Printer/dp/B0DYDY8FFR/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2PTRP45CR175K&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.J7kK2B7nZmmOdroSJVEf46jtkNk7yTtyAv6gA6VHiYqhuK1cZEb7_GejI5CtvZ2o.17-nFlsZRqwiJ9koFRmqX7FoPug--PrQK5k14-PcW4E&dib_tag=se&keywords=78.74%2Binch%2B6-Pin%2BAMS%2BHUB%2BExtension&qid=1744240327&sprefix=78.74%2Binch%2B6-pin%2Bams%2Bhub%2Bextension%2Caps%2C71&sr=8-1&th=1

If you chose to use the LED clips these are mounted using wood screws (see instruction picture). I used SIX no. 6 wood screw x 5/8 inch (approx. 3.5 mm diameter x 16 mm long).

Link for LEDs (may be outdated)
USA: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C1NHYP6X?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title&th=1
EU: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0C2T9X7XX?ref=cm_sw_r_apan_dp_WY99TVPK0CV9ZAY3A8FX&ref_=cm_sw_r_apan_dp_WY99TVPK0CV9ZAY3A8FX&social_share=cm_sw_r_apan_dp_WY99TVPK0CV9ZAY3A8FX&starsLeft=1&skipTwisterOG=1&th=1

LINKS FOR ADD-ONS

All add-ons are uploaded to Makeronline and available for free download.

External spool: Included with model

Tool tray: https://www.makeronline.com/en/model/TOOL%20TRAY%20FOR%20ACE-PRO%20OVERHEAD%20ULTIMATE/165794.html

Modular tool-tray: https://www.makeronline.com/en/model/MODULAR%20TOOL%20TRAY%20FOR%20ACE-PRO%20SIDEKICK%20AND%20ULTIMATE%20MOUNT/168485.html

Add-on tray: https://www.makeronline.com/en/model/ADD-ON%20TRAY%20FOR%20ACE-PRO%20SIDEKICK%20AND%20ULTIMATE%20MOUNT/168481.html

Drawer compartments: https://www.makeronline.com/en/model/Drawer%20compartments%20for%20Kobra%20S1%20riser/157319.html