If you’ve recently upgraded to a high-resolution resin printer — something like the Anycubic Photon Mono M7 or even the Elegoo Saturn 4 Ultra — you’ve probably realized something fast: your printer is only half the equation. The post-processing stage, washing and curing your prints properly, is where the real difference between a great result and a sticky, warped disaster gets…
If you’ve been in the 3D printing hobby for more than a year or two, you’ve probably noticed something: Bowden setups are quietly losing their grip on the community. And it’s not because direct drive suddenly got popular — it’s because direct drive got good. Really good.
A few years ago, the argument against Direct Drive Extruders was valid: they added mass to the…
Bowden vs Direct Drive: Which Extruder Setup Is Better for 3D Printing in 2026?
So you’re trying to figure out the whole Bowden vs direct drive debate. You’ve probably read a few forum posts, watched a YouTube video or two, and now you’re more confused than when you started. Don’t worry — by the end of this guide, you’ll know exactly which extruder setup is right…
Quick Summary: The Anycubic ACE Pro is a combined 4-spool feeder and active dryer designed for the Kobra 2 series. It’s ideal for multi-color printing and fighting humidity, but has compatibility limits and can struggle with flexible filaments.
If you’re running a Kobra 2 series printer and looking to step up your multi-color game while keeping filament moisture under control, the…