New release: X and Z axis cable chains
I have finally completed the release of these combined cable chains. This has been something of a passion project for me as the original X carriage umbilical was one of the areas of the system which I really didn't like. It was either too short or too long or would get in the way of the print.
This particular design has taken quite some time as I had some very specific requirements which meant that I had to design each element from scratch. This included the chain links for which I had a number of requirements
- Easy to print
- No supports needed
- 20mm wide to match extrusion on Z axis
- Removable and replaceable in situ
I have managed to achieve all of these goals with my design, I believe.
The links are then used to create the two chains, connecting via custom mounts at the base of the Z axis, the top of the X carriage and joined together in a dual-axis bracket mounted against the X axis stepper.
For more information, please see my blog page on this project element.
The models are available from download from Cults3D
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