Dial Indicator for the Anycubic Kobra S1 Max — V01 and Magnetic V02

I designed two Dial Indicator Mount versions for the Anycubic Kobra S1 Max to make bed flatness inspection and first-layer calibration much more precise.

After fighting inconsistent first layers on larger prints, I realized that automatic leveling can hide a lot of mechanical issues.

So I started experimenting with physical verification using a dial indicator.

That led to these two versions:

V01

https://www.makeronline.com/en/model/Dial%20Indicator%20Mount%20for%20Anycubic%20Kobra%20S1%20Max/298381.html?trackModuleType=10

- mounts directly onto the original print head cover

- lightweight and simple

- fast installation

- no permanent modification

V02

https://www.makeronline.com/en/model/Dial%20Indicator%20Mount%20V02%20for%20Anycubic%20Kobra%20S1%20Max/298414.html?trackModuleType=10

- fully replaces the original print head cover

- integrated magnetic mounting system

- cleaner OEM-style integration

- improved rigidity and repeatability

- requires:

- 2x magnets 5x3 mm

- 2x magnets 4x3 mm

I mainly use them for:

- bed tramming

- bed flatness inspection

- first layer tuning

- gantry verification

- diagnosing print inconsistencies

Honestly, it changed how I calibrate the machine.

Mesh compensation is useful… but seeing the REAL mechanical state of the printer with a dial indicator is something else entirely.

I’m curious how other Kobra S1 Max owners handle calibration:

Do you fully trust automatic leveling, or do you also manually verify bed flatness?

I’ll add the MakerOnline links in the comments once the models are published.