AnyCubic Kobra 3 Dual ACE Pro receiver - Superceded

UPDATE: this has been replaced by a newer version.
https://www.printables.com/model/978057-anycubic-8-way-filament-hub-v4

I like many other makers was overjoyed when i read that the Kobra 3 combo would support up to 8 filaments due to the seemingly endless possibilities.
However i was saddened to find out it required an unreleased part as like many other makers and extremely impatient and want everything NOW.

So, i set out to design my own receiver that allows for 8 PTFE tubes (or less) so that you can connect 2x ACE Pro's.

Beware, more colour changes = more poop.
and these monkeys aren't house trained

Print Settings:

Layer Height:

    As low as you want, i did mine at 0.16, but 0.20 worked fine in testing
Orientation: 

    Print the guide with the side with the round array of holes on the build plate

    Print the locking plate upside down with the tabs in the air

Supports:

    None needed

Brim:
    Not Needed


To install, you will need to remove all the parts from the receiver tube of your print head, this is can be done by pressing in the tabs and prying the top plate off.
when you just have the tube and can see the round filament guide, you are far enough.

To install the PTFE tubes, insert them through the locking plate with the tabs facing away from the ACE, insert all the tubes snugly up to the second line and push the locking tab down the tubes until it registers.

You may have to manually push the filament down the PTFE tubes the first time or have the patience of a saint while you prime all 8 tubes.