ACE Pro 1 & 2 Bowden setup overview

The Bowden setup depends on the mode configured in mUlt1ACE.

ACE per HEAD mode

In the new ACE per HEAD mode, connect the 4 outputs of the ACE to a 4-in-1 combiner and plug it into the rear input of the assigned head, as shown in the photo. The remaining heads stay connected to the side feeders.

ACE per HEAD mode: 4-in-1 combiner into the rear input of one head

Classic Multi Mode

In the classic Multi Mode, proceed as follows: the Bowden tubes connect your ACE units to the rear inputs of the Snapmaker U1, exactly as shown in the title illustration above.

Connect slot 1 of every ACE Pro you use to HEAD 1, slot 2 to HEAD 2, and so on.

Recommended: use splitters

On an AMS you could connect everything directly, but I recommend using splitters, joined to the printer inputs with a short piece of Bowden tube.

Filament splitter connected with a short Bowden tube

I recommend this newer Bambu Lab model. I often had problems with the previous version.

Running fewer than 4 ACE units

With fewer than 4 ACE units you can route the original feeders through the same splitters, so you do not have to re-plug anything when switching back to normal mode.

Alternatively, plug a short open piece of PTFE tube into a free input, for example to print soft TPU in parallel. My TPU spool holder works well for this, and a dry box is handy for longer prints.

Removing the original spool holders

If you want to remove the original spool holders, I also have covers for the mounting holes on MakerWorld.