diff --git a/assets/vids/docs/stage-1/assembly-driven-idlers.mp4 b/assets/vids/docs/stage-1/assembly-driven-pulleys.mp4 similarity index 100% rename from assets/vids/docs/stage-1/assembly-driven-idlers.mp4 rename to assets/vids/docs/stage-1/assembly-driven-pulleys.mp4 diff --git a/docs/getting-started.md b/docs/getting-started.md index 886ad86..eca7b2c 100644 --- a/docs/getting-started.md +++ b/docs/getting-started.md @@ -7,7 +7,7 @@ has_toc: false --- {% capture preface %} -The Endorphin uses a slightly different belt setup from the original Ender 5, known as the "Markforged kinematic" or a Hybrid CoreXY. In this setup the X belt moves like a CoreXY but the Y axis remains in its original Ender 5 cartesian style--one of the main reasons why the Endorphin is is so much faster to build than a CoreXY. +The Endorphin uses a slightly different belt setup from the original Ender 5, known as a "Markforged kinematic" or Hybrid CoreXY. In this setup the X belt moves like a CoreXY but the Y axis remains in its original Ender 5 cartesian setup--one of the main reasons why the Endorphin is is so much faster to build than a CoreXY conversion. {% endcapture %} {% include docs-preface.html title="# Getting Started" @@ -17,7 +17,7 @@ The Endorphin uses a slightly different belt setup from the original Ender 5, kn %} {% capture kinematic %} -Now, if you know anything about CoreXY machines you know that unlike cartesian printers, CoreXY printers don't have an "X stepper" or a "Y stepper" because a movement of one stepper affects both belts. In the Markforged kinematic, this is only sometimes true: +Now, if you know anything about CoreXY machines you know that unlike cartesian printers, CoreXY printers don't have an "X stepper" or a "Y stepper" because a movement of one stepper affects both belts. In the Markforged kinematic, this is only partially the case: - The X stepper can move the printhead along the X axis by simply moving its belt while the Y belt stays stationary - The Y stepper only has to worry about moving the gantry linearly along the Y axis (cartesian style) diff --git a/docs/stages/stage-1.md b/docs/stages/stage-1.md index 1563f78..70e7276 100644 --- a/docs/stages/stage-1.md +++ b/docs/stages/stage-1.md @@ -25,10 +25,16 @@ permalink: docs/stages/stage-1 | Part | Type | Quantity | | :---------------- | :---------------- | :------- | -| M3X12 socket head | ISO 4762, DIN 912 | 4 | -| M3X25 socket head | ISO 4762, DIN 912 | 4 | +| M3x12 socket head | ISO 4762, DIN 912 | 4 | +| M3x25 socket head | ISO 4762, DIN 912 | 4 | | M5X25 hex head | ISO 4017, DIN 933 | 1 | +#### Washers + +| Part | Type | Quantity | +| :--- | :------ | :------- | +| M3 | DIN 125 | 6 | + #### Hex Nuts | Part | Type | Quantity | @@ -38,9 +44,9 @@ permalink: docs/stages/stage-1 #### Belt -| Part | Size | Quantity | Link | -| :------- | :------- | :------- | :--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | -| GT2 belt | 6mm wide | 1 | [Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/Upgrade-Non-Slip-Version-Printer-Printers/dp/B08R93QQ8Z) | +| Part | Size | Quantity | Link | +| :------- | :---------------- | :------- | :--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | +| GT2 belt | 6mm wide, 5m long | 1 | [Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/Upgrade-Non-Slip-Version-Printer-Printers/dp/B08R93QQ8Z) | #### Pulleys @@ -74,20 +80,22 @@ You should use **100% infill** for these parts and at least **4 perimeters/walls content=fca %} -{% capture idlers %} -Next you'll install the right Y belt tensioner and the X belt's front idler. If you bought the 5 pack of smooth idlers linked in the BOM, you can use those both here and as the center idlers. +{% capture pulleys %} +Next you'll install the right Y belt tensioner and the X belt's front pulley. If you bought the 5 pack of smooth pulleys linked in the BOM, you can use those both here and as the center pulleys. -1. Hook the X belt onto a 20-tooth, 3mm bore idler and slide it into place -1. Insert an M3X25 screw through the top and secure it onto the underside with a hex nut +1. Hook the X belt onto a 20-tooth, 3mm bore pulley and slide it into place +1. Add a washer to the top and bottom of the pulley +1. Insert an M3x25 screw through the top and secure it onto the underside with a hex nut 1. Insert the M5 hex nut into the hexagon slot on the inside of the Y belt tensioner and an M3 hex nut into the slot on the outer right side -1. Hook the Y belt on another 20-tooth idler and slide it into the tensioner housing -1. Place the tensioner housing inside the corner assembly and secure it into place with an M3X25 screw which will pass through housing and idler and thread into the hex nut on the other side. The tensioner housing should now slide forward and back to tension the belt. +1. Hook the Y belt on another 20-tooth pulley and slide it into the tensioner housing +1. (Optional) Add a washer on both sides of the pulley. This isn't as critical as the other pulleys which are pulled into plastic due to gravity +1. Place the tensioner housing inside the corner assembly and secure it into place with an M3x25 screw which will pass through housing and pulley and thread into the hex nut on the other side. The tensioner housing should now slide forward and back to tension the belt. 1. Push the M5 bolt through the tensioner knob and thread it into the tensioner housing. Twist the knob until the right Y belt is as tight as the left. {% endcapture %} {% include docs-step.html - heading="## Front Idlers" - video="/assets/vids/docs/stage-1/assembly-driven-idlers.mp4" - content=idlers + heading="## Front Pulleys" + video="/assets/vids/docs/stage-1/assembly-driven-pulleys.mp4" + content=pulleys %} {% capture x-stepper %} @@ -102,7 +110,7 @@ Next you'll install the right Y belt tensioner and the X belt's front idler. If content=x-stepper %} -### Swap Motors +#### Swap Motors {: .d-inline-block } Optional @@ -112,7 +120,7 @@ If you're using a direct drive extruder, you can make use of your old extruder s In fact, even if you *are* running the original extruder, you can still swap the extruder and X motors without issue. As long as your hotend is able to keep up with the filament feed rate, the original X stepper should have enough torque to be used as the extruder motor. -### Tune Stepper Current +#### Tune Stepper Current {: .d-inline-block } Optional @@ -121,6 +129,13 @@ Optional If you find that your X stepper motor is getting hot during long prints, you can turn your stepper current down a bit. Just follow [this guide](https://all3dp.com/2/vref-calculator-tmc2209-tmc2208-a4988) which should only take a few minutes to complete. {% capture center-idlers %} +These two center idlers are the reason we're using ones with a 3mm bore throughout the project rather than the more common 5mm ones. Because we're making use of two of the stepper mounting holes on the original X stepper plate to hold the axles for the idlers. These holes are only large enough to use M3 screws as axles, hence the 3mm bore pulleys. + +1. Remove the old X belt if you haven't already +1. Place the bottom center-idler plate on top of the carriage (the bottom plate is the one without the hexagon holes) +1. Sandwich two pulleys between washers and set on top of the idler plate +1. Insert two M3 hex nuts into the top idler plate and place on top of the pulleys +1. Drive two M3x25 screws from the underside, passing through the holes original steel plate and then through our stack of new parts, finally threading into the hex nuts in the top center-idler plate {% endcapture %} {% include docs-step.html heading="## Center Idlers" diff --git a/docs/stages/stage-2.md b/docs/stages/stage-2.md index 6802546..f679ef8 100644 --- a/docs/stages/stage-2.md +++ b/docs/stages/stage-2.md @@ -31,7 +31,7 @@ permalink: docs/stages/stage-2 | Part | Type | Quantity | Link | | :--------------- | :---------------- | :------- | :----------------------------------------------------- | -| M3X8 socket head | ISO 4762, DIN 912 | 20 | [Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08R3GJGWT) | +| M3x8 socket head | ISO 4762, DIN 912 | 20 | [Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08R3GJGWT) | #### T-Nuts diff --git a/docs/stages/stages.md b/docs/stages/stages.md index 8975287..f540cb4 100644 --- a/docs/stages/stages.md +++ b/docs/stages/stages.md @@ -18,7 +18,7 @@ Endorphin was designed to be progressively upgraded--so you can get started with | Stage | Moving Weight Reduction | Cost | Print Time | | :-------- | :---------------------- | :--------------- | :--------- | | 1 | 215g | $21 | ~12 hours | -| 2 | 270g | | | +| 2 | 270g | $38 | ~3 hours | | 3 | 90g[^1] | | | | **Total** | **575g** | | |