New effector for my CerbrisReborn Delta - now with 100% more brass inserts!
Plus, parts printed from E3D Edge simply look amazing - even more so with a little brass for contrast.
That looks great!
Is it printed without supports?
What did you create the model in?
@Mark_Fuller it was printed upside down compared to how I’m holding it here, so no supports needed.
That’s what I was thinking. I’m leaning towards a magnetic mount that ties into a ring like yours.
@Thomas_Sanladerer still using the same ball joints? I’m thinking about using IGUS Igubals but I am concerned about play. I know you mentioned you were considering switching. Any changes/recommendations?
I’ve been playing around with using a twist-lock mechanism to hold the hotend itself in my effector.
One problem I found with ring style plastic effectors is that they can have a tendency to deform if thermal management is poor around the hotend, but I’m sure you have taken that into consideration.
Also, I’ve had excellent success with using an aquarium pump as a layer cooling system, and to reduce total effector weight.
nice
@Griffin_Paquette yes, same metal ball ends. I simply want to see how far i can get with them before i take the plunge and go for Igus or a magnetic setup.
Should the brass inserts be on the opposing side if you want to have the part fighting against the pull effect of the screws?
@Jean-Francois_Talbot yes, ideally. But these aren’t particularly thick, so they wouldn’t end up with a whole lot of plastic to prop up against.
The inserts do have a slimmer section in the middle so that you get a bit of the same effect when pressed in from either side.
Something like a bicycle hollow chainring bolt might work well, after tapping the center to the threading desired. I am planning on trying it on parts that need reinforcement and insert that are appropriately sized to design it in. Standard chainring bolts can be drilled and tapped, depending on the brand. An ad hoc clamping external collar thread insert.
Bonus, you can get a set of super light weight chainring bolts in titanium and other alloys.
Worth a try, they are not very expensive for basic aluminum types.
Anyone know of a version of the bike chainring bolt that is smaller outer diameter? that would be awesome.
Maybe the bike the little monkey rides in the circus? Tiny chainring bolts? or a one part crank and ring more likely…