EMT frame for Hypercube

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This remix permits the utilization of 3/4 EMT pipe instead of 2020 aluminum extrusions. Benefits of this configuration include lower cost, easier material to work with and obtain, and utilizing the pipes as conduits for wiring. Drawbacks are it necessitates more printed parts (+1kg) and is less convenient to work on. Changing some components requires significant disassembly as currently designed. I constructed mine as a single Z axis, but I believe you could add a second with identical files. To calculate pipe lengths, one can employ a standard Hypercube calculator for the pipes. For a 300x300x400 build, I purchased 30' of 3/4 EMT for approximately $20 at a hardware store. Print requirements include: 8x Frame corner 4x Z axis mounts 1x Everything else BOM includes: ~40 8-32 1" screws + nuts A considerable amount of M3 components Extruder mount utilizes 4 self-tapping metal screws Some parts feature inbuilt support, however the idlers necessitate support material turned on. All other components come from the Hypercube proper. I have drawn inspiration from that incredible project, as well as the HEVO and Piper 2. My heartfelt gratitude goes to Tech2C and the HC community for making this feasible!