I3 MEGA CABLE CHAIN for Side Extruder mod
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This is first complete mod for I3 with SIDE EXTRUDER mod. Before You start, print this mod and put Your extruder on side. https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2448418 This will give You perfect access to extruder and easy way to change filament. This mod is must have to every I3 Mega. Trust me :) Next print this filament spool holder. https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3249140 I have tested many projects but this one is the best. Work perfect with side extruder, save alot of place, its strong and allow You to scale tube if Your spools are more wide than ~75mm. I use filament with 80mm wide spools and all other projects was too short. Here I was able to print it few milimeters longer (scaled in Cura). You will need also 1m of 15x20 open cable chain with TWO sets of end connectors. You can use smaller type like 15x15 but then You need remove plastic cover from cables. Becouse there are many different types of holes in cable chains, I make two sets of holes (horizontal and vertical) but if they dont fit one You buy, best way is to drill new holes. Remember to print parts with 50% infill or more if You plan to drill new holes. Otherwise 20-30% infil is enough. For X-axis You need 16 cable chain sections and for Z-axis 21 sections. Now, lets begin! First print hot end head. This part no need any screws. It fit on top of the metal plate from hot end. Print with support. This will hold hotend cable and filament tube so You dont need any other mods to secure this elements. This mod limit Next You can choose if You want only horizontal cable chain on X axis or also on Z axis like I have. Then You need to print all three parts and put them toogether with cable chain like I show on my photos. If You put all toogether, Your I3 Mega will looks like BAD ASS ! :) PS. This mod limit Z-axis to around 180-190mm
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