Hypercube 8mm XY 10mm Z STLs in one place

thingiverse

This is simply my build log for the Hypercube by Tech2C, and a "facilitator" for everyone who wants to build the Hypercube with some typical modifications. I'm using 8mm steel rods for X and Y, and 10mm steel rods for Z. You can check out my build video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/mxuwtkStnhI Someone in the original thing's comments section posted an Excel BOM that I took, modified, added to, and linked up with some sheets. These include a 3D printed parts checklist and completion calculator, a torque calculator for motors, and some options with size. I also included the BOM with links to shops and prices to give you an idea of how much a Prusa i3 conversion will cost. Please use this at your own risk! I don't want to take ownership or redistribute files, so please look at the original sources for details. If someone is missing or upset, just drop me a message. All authors are cited, and if anyone is still missing or upset, you can reach out to me directly. For any comment or question about the Hypercube, I suggest posting to Thingiverse's Hypercube 3D Printer group: http://www.thingiverse.com/groups/hypercube-3d-printer Build change log: * March 31, 2017 - Build considered almost finished! See the pic of the vase... :-) Added spool holder (by henryarnold); see references below to get files. Next modification will be power supply mount and a better board mount. Anyway, now it prints. March 26, 2017 - First print done, calibration done. Everything is perfect! Vibration was an issue but then I used my dampening feet: http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1548808 I also redesigned the front bed support to use two screws. I strongly suggest this modification (Bed_support_front.stl). Also added caps for 20x20 extrusions: http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2204965 March 21, 2017 - Found it difficult for the endstop on X carriage to be engaged unless really close to XY idler. If worried by crashes like me, just print any 8mm clamp like this one and put it on smooth rod a little bit before. Maybe I'll find a better solution in the future: http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:71488 March 19, 2017 - Took two full days to go from scratch to first movement. Needed to print bed support v1.1a & 1.1b (one left, one right) since my 285 extrusions are a little bit too short. Z end-stop design of choice is far from being perfect but didn't find a better solution yet. Firmware: MarlinKimbra MK4duo 4.3.1 http://marlinkimbra.it/ March 12, 2017 - All parts printed. Waiting for Alu profiles and rods to arrive. Print Settings: Printer: Rafts: No Supports: No Resolution: 0.2 Infill: 50% Notes: PETG 0.5 nozzle 1.5 mm Perimeters 0.8 top/bottom layers Post-Printing: Nothing special except for the X carriage, space for LM10UU is a little bit too short. A sharp knife is the maker's best friend. Nut captive locks in Z carriage for M3 nuts on borders aren't so tight. Probably design should be reviewed. How I Designed This: X carriage LM8UU clamp by micvee: http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1771522 XY dual bearing joiner for 8mm roads by jinx: http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1874781 Z end-stop by henryarnold (10mm): http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1998569 Y end-stop by imstrng: http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2123488 Spool holder by henryarnold: http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1659528 Sizes, in X,Y,Z: Overall printer size: 380, 380, 400 Alu profiles: 4x340, 4x340, 4x400 (bed: 2x285, 1x135) Rods: 360 8mm, 337 8mm, 400 10mm Print volume: 200x237x200 [to be verified]