Modular X-carriage For ANET A8 / AM8 / BLV 3D Printer Model

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The file 'Modular X-carriage For ANET A8 / AM8 / BLV 3D Printer Model' is (dxf,stl,f3d,step) file type, size is 11.5MB.

Summary

So, for long time I wanted to make a modular system for x-carriage. To be able to swap hotends, extruders, to attach laser, pen or a dremel tool fairly easily. I came up with this design. It's still work in progress. But the E3D setup works fine.

The extruder part is based on https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2469435 . So any addons should fit.

The backplate is designed to take brass 3mm m3 threaded inserts to mount stuff:
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/100PCS-M3-3-4-MM-Brass-Inserts-Double-Pass-Copper-Knurl-Nut-Embedded-Fastener/32825235531.html

All of modules are screwed using machine m3 (mainly 10mm) bolts.

The x-tensioner also fits standard MK8 extruder setup from ANET A8.

Next step is to add connector to make electronics modular but I still have some thinking to do before publishing anything.

UPDATE 01 - 23.10.17
Fan Holder - increased clearance (6mm) between the radial fan and backplate to better accommodate "Mistral 2.1a" fan duct: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2121279

UPDATE 02 - 27.10.17
Dial indicator - added. For accurate bed levelling.

UPDATE 03 - 29.12.17

  • BLV Mod update: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2567757
    I added the backplate mount for the BLV Mod. It's a simple design to be mounted on single MGN12H block. Belt clamp integrated.

  • titan extruder mount added. To make it work with the mistral fan an extender was added.

  • Electronics decoupler added. Standard gold-pin in 2,54 raster PCB. The PCB dimensions: 30x20,5 mm. Ale screwed together using M2 bolt.

details in renders and pictures.

UPDATE 04 - 23.02.18

  • added 3DTouch/BLTouch mount. Settings I used:
    X_PROBE_OFFSET_FROM_EXTRUDER 38
    Y_PROBE_OFFSET_FROM_EXTRUDER 0
    Z_PROBE_OFFSET_FROM_EXTRUDER -0.90
    I would reccomend calibrating z offset yourself because it might be a little different.

  • filament guide added.

UPDATE 05 - 21.03.18

  • added 3DTouch/BLTouch mount integrated with Titan mount. Two M3 3mm brass inserts and two 6mm bolts are needed to mount the 3DTouch. This part is experimental! Not printed and not tested by me. I never got to use Titan that much. My mk8 extruder works just fine.

  • added picture comparison of 3D Benchy printed on Original Prusa i3 MK3 and my BLV. .15 layer hight, Devil Design Navy Blue PLA. Mine on the left :)

UPDATE 06 - 19.08.18

  • Added Titan AERO mount (adapter - mount is the same as for standard Titan) and Titan Aero fan shroud (ninja fan).

UPDATE 07 - 06.12.18

  • Added backplate dxf

UPDATE 08 - 15.01.19

  • Released source files. Both step and fusion archive available. Released as-is. Have fun :)
backplate.dxf 14.5KB
BLTouchMount.stl 59.3KB
electronics_box_bottom.stl 54.6KB
electronics_box_top.stl 25.1KB
filament_guide.stl 57.6KB
mgn_backplate_adapter.stl 215.8KB
mgn_backplate_adapter_belt_clamp.stl 22.3KB
modular_x_carriage_-_backplate.stl 494.1KB
modular_x_carriage_-_dial_indicator_extender.stl 34.7KB
modular_x_carriage_-_dial_indicator_holder.stl 80.4KB
modular_x_carriage_-_fan_holder.stl 55.2KB
modular_x_carriage_-_v6_extruder.stl 188.3KB
modular_x_carriage_-_v6_extruder_mount_clamp.stl 44.8KB
modular_x_carriage_-_v6_extruder_thingi.stl 36.8KB
Modular_x_carriage_[distributed_source.f3d 10.1MB
Modular_x_carriage_[distributed_source.step 6.5MB
ninja_fan_-_fan_holder.stl 51.2KB
ninja_fan_-_middle.stl 255.0KB
ninja_fan_-_nozzle.stl 35.2KB
tensioner_-_cover.stl 19.6KB
tensioner_-_left.stl 16.3KB
tensioner_-_main_body.stl 87.4KB
Titan_Aero_adapter.stl 108.1KB
titan_extruder_mount.stl 92.7KB
titan_extruder_mount_with_3dTouch.stl 104.7KB
titan_fan_extender.stl 40.0KB