Zander Foster
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Ex Cube Mk1 3D Printer

A simple 3D Pinter made by utilizing closet rod, and the parts off of an Anet A8. Featuring a 3D printed frame mounting system.

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Ex Cube Mk1 3D Printer

Things used in this project

Hardware components

M4 Bolt + Nut
×100
GT2 Belt
×2
Anet A8 3D Printer for parts
×1
Ethernet Cable
×1
Chrome Plated Steel Closet Rod 443.6mm
×4
Chrome Plated Steel Closet Rod 391.85mm
×4
Chrome Plated Steel Closet Rod 364mm
×4
E3D V6
×1
Lm88luu Bearing
×2

Software apps and online services

Fusion
Autodesk Fusion

Hand tools and fabrication machines

3D Printer (generic)
3D Printer (generic)
Drill Press

Story

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Custom parts and enclosures

X Axis Idler/Z axis Carriage

Adds the bearing for the X axis belt and the lm8luu

X Carriage

Attaches to the belt, E3D v6, and fan shroud, press fit lm8uu bearings into it.

Y Back

Motor mount for the Y axis, and linear rods.

Z left

Mount for Z axis motor, linear rods on the left side.

Z Right

Z axis motor mount/linear rod mount on the right.

Corner

Print 8, they go in the corners

E3D Clamp

Attaches to the x carriage to hold the E3D V6

Endstop Mount

Print 2, mount endstop switches here.

Part cooling fan mount and nozzle

40*40*20mm fan should do.

Y Axis Front Part

You put it in the front.

Linear Rod Guide

Retains the linear rod.

T Brace

T brace for the top to hold electronics and support the frame.

X Axis Drive/Z Carriage

Mount for the X axis motor, and Z axis lm8luu bearing.

Code

Anet A8 IDE Board Info for firmware upload.

Put the hardware file in the main directory of the Arduino application, then select Anet V1.0 from the board info tab.

Marlin Firmware

Firmware for the anet a8, you must configure it until I get mine finished.

Credits

Zander Foster
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