The idea is great - maybe the babysitting could be eliminated even on longer prints if it was atached to the x axis gantry? that way it would rise up along with the extruder
I had thought of that, but there didn’t seem to be any point at which to easily attach it. I was also concerned that adding anything to the moving parts might upset the mech. So the side frame seemed safest. Even then, it only really needs to be moved up during the tallest of prints.
@@paterpracticus Fair points. Best I can think of is copying what they did with the drag chain I used on my printer, which can be attached via the m3 screws on the bottom of the extruder motor. here's the drag chain i'm talking about: www.thingiverse.com/thing:5205630
Thank you. The Lego wheel is perfect - smooth running and easy to fit. I really can now confidently leave the Ender running for longer prints without always checking up - even with the standard extruder.
Thumbs up for the delightful attitude!
Always delighted when something works out.
This is genius
Thanks. A link to the .stl file is in the description if you want to make your own.
The idea is great - maybe the babysitting could be eliminated even on longer prints if it was atached to the x axis gantry? that way it would rise up along with the extruder
I had thought of that, but there didn’t seem to be any point at which to easily attach it. I was also concerned that adding anything to the moving parts might upset the mech. So the side frame seemed safest. Even then, it only really needs to be moved up during the tallest of prints.
@@paterpracticus Fair points. Best I can think of is copying what they did with the drag chain I used on my printer, which can be attached via the m3 screws on the bottom of the extruder motor.
here's the drag chain i'm talking about:
www.thingiverse.com/thing:5205630
I like your style. The lego move was genius, I would not have. thought of it.
Thank you. The Lego wheel is perfect - smooth running and easy to fit. I really can now confidently leave the Ender running for longer prints without always checking up - even with the standard extruder.