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A8 Cube Frame by Sotnax
by Thingiverse
Last crawled date: 4 years, 12 months ago
UPDATE 3-22-2018
Several files have been updated after testing. Still ironing out the details though.
I decided i liked the idea of the AM8 frame but also liked the self enclosed 3D printers out there. I created this enclosure/frame to give me the best of both worlds. 2020 extruded aluminum was used and all parts are set to use M5x10 Button Head Socket Screws with T-Slot nuts.
The final design rises the Z rails and carriage up a bit giving the build volume more height.
The Z motor couplers will slide next to the stock X carriages with the exception that the right (non x motor) carriage had to be Dremmeled a bit to thin the wall.
The acrylic panels rest in slots in the corners and 3x10mm magnets hold them at the top. The magnets are on order so I haven’t tested the parts for final fit yet.
The extruder carriage has much more clearance for upgradability .
I have most of the printer assembled and will add photos and more details as I finish installing the clear panels...
To do:
-I plan to redesign the Electronics enclosure to be more sturdy - Obsolete (see below)
-I may try moving the electronics under the bed somehow, but that may not happen - COMPLETE
-Final touches on acrylic panels
-Create of BOM
-List other creator's parts that are also used to create this printer
-Instructions
-Glam Shots of finished printer
Credit where it's due: Several components were either taken from or heavily influenced by other designs. That said, the final design is far from the original AM8 and other influences were heavily modified.
Several files have been updated after testing. Still ironing out the details though.
I decided i liked the idea of the AM8 frame but also liked the self enclosed 3D printers out there. I created this enclosure/frame to give me the best of both worlds. 2020 extruded aluminum was used and all parts are set to use M5x10 Button Head Socket Screws with T-Slot nuts.
The final design rises the Z rails and carriage up a bit giving the build volume more height.
The Z motor couplers will slide next to the stock X carriages with the exception that the right (non x motor) carriage had to be Dremmeled a bit to thin the wall.
The acrylic panels rest in slots in the corners and 3x10mm magnets hold them at the top. The magnets are on order so I haven’t tested the parts for final fit yet.
The extruder carriage has much more clearance for upgradability .
I have most of the printer assembled and will add photos and more details as I finish installing the clear panels...
To do:
-I plan to redesign the Electronics enclosure to be more sturdy - Obsolete (see below)
-I may try moving the electronics under the bed somehow, but that may not happen - COMPLETE
-Final touches on acrylic panels
-Create of BOM
-List other creator's parts that are also used to create this printer
-Instructions
-Glam Shots of finished printer
Credit where it's due: Several components were either taken from or heavily influenced by other designs. That said, the final design is far from the original AM8 and other influences were heavily modified.