Hexeract: Motion & Extrusion Platform
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# Hexeract Open-source Core-XY motion platform mainly for "large" print volume desktop 3D printer  --- # Introduction The Hexeract is an open-source Core-XY motion platform with a rigid main chassis using 3030 aluminum extrusions and moving components constructed by 1515 aluminum extrusions. The design is a motion platform, components like; motherboard, LED lights, HEPA filters, and more are for the individual builder to determine. Also, the "Hexeract calculator" will output the length of components to accommodate various size requirements. --- # DISCLAIMER: Not for the faint of heart - The cost of building will probably be higher than you think - The allowable tolerance of the printed parts are tight ## The rate of development and updates will be uncertain until the first quarter of 2022 (refer to the announcement in the Discord server) - This project is in development - The current "Bill of Materials" and "Assembly Guide" are barebones - The "Calculator" is incomplete --- # Community: [Discord](https://discord.gg/vaqBpfTSvp) - The announcement will explain a lot of the incompleteness of this project - Designer will be there on the weekends answering questions --- # Recomended Print Settings for 3D Printed Parts - **Filament Material:** PETG, ABS, ASA - **Layer Hight:** 0.2mm - **Extrusion Width:** 0.4mm - **Infill Percentage:** 20% - **Infill Pattern:** "Tri-Haxagon"[Cura] / "Star"[PrusaSlicer] - **Supports:** NO - **Ironing Pattern:** Zig Zag[Cura] - **Brim Line (Count / Width):** 15 Lines / 6mm - **Print Wall (Count / Thickness):** 4 Lines / 1.6mm - **Top & Bottom Layer (Count / Thickness):** 8 Layers / 1.6mm --- # Hexeract Calculator (In Working Progress) If one wants to have a different print volume - Recommended X-axis "Print Volume" : 250mm ≤ (x-axis "Print Volume") ≤ 450mm - Significant modification will be necessary to the Z-axis if one wants to go with a larger print volume than standard. ## How to use the calculator (In Working Progress): [](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7c40CwL1CL%M% "How to Use the Calculator") --- # [CAD File Link](https://a360.co/33fj55M) --- # Bill of Material Recommendations *not a comprehensive list of materials but a list of recommendations ## Bolts: the M3 Socket head bolt length and quantity update will be uncertain until the first quarter of 2022 Size | Length | Type | Quantity --- | --- | --- | --- | M8 | 15mm | Black Oxide Steel Finish / Button Head | 8 M8 | 25mm | Black Oxide Steel Finish / Button Head | 16 M8 | 45mm | Black Oxide Steel Finish / Socket Head | 4 M6 | 15mm | Button Head | 62 M5 | 45mm | Hex Head | 2 M3 | "n"mm | Socket Head | "n" M2 | 12mm | Socket Head | 4 ## Nuts Size | Type | Quantity --- | --- | --- | M6 | for 30x30mm Extrusions | 62 M3 | for 30x30mm Extrusions | (total # of mounting holes in the MGN12H rails for the 30x30mm Extrusion) M3 | for 15x15mm Extrusion | (Packet of more than 50 recommended) M3 | Standard Hex | 2 M3 | Standard Hex | (Packet of more than 50 recommended) M3 | Length: ≥7mm / Hex | 4 M2 | Standard Hex | 4 ## Washers Size | Type | Quantity --- | --- | --- | M3 | Stainless Steel / Standard size | 20(Recommended) ## Electrical Components: If given the chioce, 24v is hightly recommended Components | Recommended Product | Spcifications | Quantity --- | --- | --- | --- | Hotend | E3D V6 | 1.75mm / Direct Drive | 1 Endstop | Omron SS-01-E | --- | 2 Z-probe | BL touch v3 | --- | 1 Part cooling fan | --- | 5015 Blower fan | 1 Stepper Motor (XY Axis) | --- | NEMA 17 | 2 Stepper Motor (Extruder) | (the motor will come with the Orbiter v1.5) | --- | 1 Stepper Motor (Z-Axis) | E3D LEADSCREW MOTOR WITH POM NUT (dos do not have to be this one. ONLY for CAD file specification build) | NEMA 17 / Body Length: < 30mm / Integrated Lead Screw Length: (in the calculator) | 2 Print Bed | E3D High-Temperature Heated Bed | --- | 1 ## Notes on Wiring **DISCLAIMER: Recommendations from a nonexpert in electronics. These recommendations will not be responsible if accidents happen** - Mains voltage could kill a person so, please be careful when wiring mains wires - Crimp electrical connections where possible. - For mains wires, 12 AWG copper wire is recommended - For 24v wires, 22 AWG fine strand wire is recommended ## Mechanical Components Components | Spcifications | Misumi Search Term | Quantity --- | --- | --- | --- | Extruder | Orbiter v1.5 | --- | 1 [Smooth Idler (Highly spsific, using this link is hightly recommended)](https://e3d-online.com/products/gates-powergrip®-2gt-idlers?_pos=1&_sid=273afe3ac&_ss=r) | GT2® / OD: 12mm / for 6mm Belt / 5mm | --- | 4 [Toothed Idler (Highly spsific, using this link is hightly recommended)](https://e3d-online.com/products/gates-powergrip®-2gt-idlers?_pos=1&_sid=273afe3ac&_ss=r) | GT2® / 20T / for 6mm Belt / 5mm | --- | 6 Drive Pulley | GT2® / 20T / for 6mm Belt / 5mm | --- | 6 Timming Belt | GT2® / Width: 6mm Belt / Length: (in Calculator) | --- | 2 Liner Rail | MGN12H / Lengths: (in Calculator or CAD) | --- | 3 Liner Rod | Diameter: 12mm / Heat treated steel / crome coated | PSFU12(Recommendation) | 2 Liner Bearing | LM12LUU | SLMUW12(Recommendation) | 2 XY Motor Mount Bearing | 625 Bearing | --- | 2 Idler Pin | Diameter: 5mm / Length: 30mm | --- | 10 XY Motor Mount Pin | Diameter: 3mm / Length: 15mm | --- | 2 Belt Tensioner Pin | Diameter: 3mm / Length: 35mm | --- | 4 Print Head Prin | Diameter: 3mm / Length: 47mm | --- | 2 End Stop Tigger Prin | Diameter: 3mm / Length: 10mm | --- | 2 End Stop Mount Prin | Diameter: 3mm / Length: 12mm | --- | 2 Bed Bracket Collar | OD: 6mm / ID: 3mm / Length: 12mm | KNCLSS3-6-12(Recommendation) | 4 Bed Spring | OD: 6mm / ID: >3mm / Length: 15mm | SWF6-15(Similar spec spring will be hard to find)| 4 ## Frame: The 3D printed parts of the Penteract are spcifcly designed to use Misumi aluminum 3030 extrusions (not the case for 1515 extrusions) Components | Spcifications | Misumi Search Term | Quantity --- | --- | --- | --- | 3030 Aluminum Extrusions | Lengths: (in Calculator or CAD) | "GFS6-3030"(Standard) or "GNFS6-3030"(Economy) (additonal machining will be requred, Refer to the CAD) | (in Calculator or CAD) 3030 Aluminum Extrusion for liner rail Mouting | Lengths: (in Calculator or CAD) | HFSP6-3030 | 2 1515 Aluminum Extrusion | Lengths: (in Calculator or CAD) | HFS3-1515 | (in Calculator or CAD) # Assembly Guide - Insert the **45mm hex head M5 screw** FIRST in the "P_Belt_Tensioner" during assembly. - All the Brackets that attach to the 3030 aluminum extrusions will use **15mm button head M6 screws** to attach - All the Brackets that attach to the 1515 aluminum extrusions will use **8mm socket head M3 screws** to attach - A rubber, wooden, or plastic mallet/hammer could be necessary to tap in the press-fit components ## Recommended Tools: Quality will matter to an extent - 2.5mm ball-end hex screwdriver - 4 hex Allen wrench with ball-end - 5 and 6 mm hex Allen wrench - Nipper - Rubber mallet - Ferrule Crimpers - Engineer PA-09 - Engineer PA-05 - PTFE based synthetic grease --- # Cradits and Inspration ## Main Design Architacture inspration: - [Hypercube Evolution](https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2254103) - [RailCore II](https://railcore.org) - [Voron 1](https://vorondesign.com/voron1.8) - [BLV mgn Cube](https://www.blvprojects.com/blv-mgn-cube-3d-printer) ## Elements of 3D Printed Parts Design: - [Prusa i3 Bear Upgrade](https://github.com/gregsaun/prusa_i3_bear_upgrade) ## This design uses: - E3D V6 - BL touch v3 - Orbiter v1.5 ## Thank You - All the members of the Penteract Discord server for supporting the project - Members in "[Hypercube Evolution Pro modified](https://www.facebook.com/groups/hevopro)" Facebook group where this project started - Members of the "Annex-Engineering" Discord server --- # Change-log - 10 March 2019: "X-Carriage" bolt insert update - 11 March 2019: "E3D Anti-Backlash Nut Mount_Rear" nut insert update - 11 March 2019: "E3D Anti-Backlash Nut Mount_Front" nut insert update - 11 March 2019: "Y-Carriage_Left" nut insert update - 11 March 2019: "Y-Carriage_Right" nut insert update - 11 March 2019: "Heat Bad Support Screw Cap" screw insert update - 11 March 2019: "Heat Bed Support Screw Mount" nut and screw insert update - 12 March 2019: "XY-Idler Mount_Left" nut insert update - 12 March 2019: "XY-Idler Mount_Right" nut insert update - 16 March 2019: "Z-Rail Mount_Front" fillet update - 16 March 2019: "Z-Lead Screw Holder" length update - 16 March 2019: "Z-Stepper Motor Mount_Left/Rear" motor clearance update - 16 March 2019: "Z-Stepper Motor Mount_Right" motor clearance update - 16 March 2019: "X-Carriage" motor clearance update - 16 March 2019: "Belt Clamp" clearance update - 17 March 2019: "Conner Bracket" notch elimination update - 17 March 2019: "Heat Bed Mount_Center" chamfer update - 17 March 2019: "Heat Bed Mount_End_Type 1" chamfer update - 17 March 2019: "Heat Bed Mount_End_Type 2" chamfer update - 20 March 2019: "E3D Anti-Backlash Nut Mount_Rear" clearance update - 20 March 2019: "E3D Anti-Backlash Nut Mount_Front" clearance update - 20 March 2019: "Leveling Screw Mount" added - 20 March 2019: "Heavy Electronic Frame Mount" added - 20 March 2019: "Z-Lead Screw Holder" clearance update - 20 March 2019: "Z-Stepper Motor Mount_Right" clearance update - 20 March 2019: "Z-Stepper Motor Mount_Left/Rear" clearance update - 29 April 2019: Overall Update - 30 April 2019: "Y-Carriage_Right" chamfer mistake fix - 16 June 2019: Overall Update - 17 June 2019: "XY-Idler_Bottom_Plate" chamfer added - 18 June 2019: "XY-Idler_Top_Plate_Left" hole eliminated - 19 June 2019: "XY-Idler_Bottom_Plate" stiffened - 25 June 2019: "End-Stop_Activator" chafer added - 25 June 2019: "End-Stop_Mount_Back" raised - 25 June 2019: "End-Stop_Mount_Front" raised - 25 June 2019: "X-Carriage_Top_Plate_x2" raised and chafer added - 25 June 2019: "X-Carriage_Bottom_Plate_x2" raised and chafer added - 25 June 2019: "BLTouch_Mount" Added - 01 July 2019: "XY-Idler_Top_Plate_Right" thickened - 01 July 2019: "XY-Idler_Top_Plate_Left" thickened - 01 July 2019: "Z-Rail_Carriage_Mount_x2" stiffened - 23 November 2019: Overall Update - 24 November 2019: "Bed_Bracket_#" added - 25 November 2019: "Z_Motor_Mount_x2" lengthened - 25 November 2019: "XY_Idler_Mount" clearance update - 25 November 2019: "Z_Motor_Mount_x2" simplified - 25 November 2019: "Z_Motor_Mount_x2" changed - 25 November 2019: "Z_Rail_Holder_x2" chafer added - 25 November 2019: "BL_Touch_Mount" lengthened - 31 December 2019: "XY_Motor_Mounts" redesigned - 01 January 2020: "XY_Idler_Mounts" corrected - 01 January 2020: "Belt_Tensioner_x4" added - 02 January 2020: "Center_Bed_Bracket" added - 04 January 2020: "Center_Bed_Bracket" changed - 04 January 2020: "Z_Rail_Carriage_x2" deleted - 04 January 2020: "Z_Rail_Carriages" added - 27 January 2020: "Center_Bed_Bracket" clearance update - 24 February 2020: "Hemera" update - 25 February 2020: "X_Carriage_Boost_Plate" added - 25 February 2020: "X_Carriage_Boost_Plate" 40mm M3 update - 25 February 2020: "X_Carriage_Rear_Plate" 40mm M3 update - 25 February 2020: "X_Carriage_Front_Plate" 40mm M3 update - 25 February 2020: "Hemera_X_Carriage_Front_Plate" update - 25 February 2020: "Hemera_X_Carriage_Rear_Plate" update - 25 February 2020: "Hemera_X_Carriage" update - 27 March 2020: "Y_Carriage_Plate_for_18mm_Idler_&_Pulley" added - 27 March 2020: "XY_Idler_Mounts_for_18mm_Idler_&_Pulley" added - 27 March 2020: "XY_Motor_Mounts_for_18mm_Idler_&_Pulley" added - 27 March 2020: "Y_Carriage_Top_Plate_for_18mm_Idler_&_Pulley" added - 27 March 2020: "Z_Carriages" clearance update - 25 August 2020: "Print Setting" update - 26 August 2020: "4040_type" added - 25 August 2020: "Z_Rail_Motor_Mount" update - 24 October 2020: "P_Z_Carriage_x2" added - 07 March 2021: Overall update
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