My Build Log of Scott_3D's Hypercube Evolution

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# Update 9/22/2019 Just finished rebuilding the X carriage for a direct extruder. Used my E3D V6 / Titan Extruder Mount. I had to make some modifications which I will update it with. See Updates Section. ----------------------------------------------------------------- Thank you to Scott_3D for the shared HyperCube Evolution design. The build was, and still is, a very rewarding experience. My printer is operational and printing parts as fine as those proudly presented in Scott's introduction video. I hope that this build log makes future builder experiences as enjoyable as mine. I will try to document those items that I needed to research and/or experiment with to resolve. Scott_3D made a series of videos that are linked here. Thank you again Scott. *** My build utilized a parts kit from Components Explorer. The makeup of the bill of material is always evolving. Do not assume that the parts I received in the kit are the same as what is currently being supplied. I have been adding my experiences and thoughts to this as I continued my build. The printer is still not complete, although it is currently fully operational. (at least until I break it again trying something new.) The printer is still sitting on the table I used to build it; a 1-1/2 inch thick, very flat, table that I've had since the late 60's. I never imagined that one day I'd build a 3D printer on it. #### Current Specifications: #### - 300x300x300 build - E3D-V6 Clone - Titan extruder Clone - Mega2560 / RAMPS1.4 / Marlin / 24 Volt - Raspberry Pi 3B+ / Octoprint - BLTouch Probe - LED Lighting - Bed Cooling Fan - Raspberry Pi Camera # Parts Sourcing # After sourcing and pricing the parts needed to build the HEVO, I decided to purchase the box of parts from Lin. (AliExpress - Components Explorer) I purchased the 300x300x300 parts list which at that time included the following (In no particular order): - Precut 3030 and 2020 extrusions - Frame brackets - Corner blocks - End stops - Limit switches - Rod ends - Knurled nuts - Dowel pins - End caps - Leveling feet - Timing pulleys and idlers (Flat and Toothed) - Inductive sensor - 2, 3, and 4 core 24AWG UL2464 shielded cable - 14AWG Silicone Wire - 24 Volt 500 Watt Power Supply - AC rocker switch with power inlet socket and fuse (No power cord though) - Some tools, crimp connectors, solder, rosen, and a 40Watt soldering iron # Additional Purchased Parts # - Crimp Connectors - PLA, PETG, ABS filament (I had this already except for the PETG in Yellow which I selected as my HEVO color.) - 5A and 10A automotive fuses - 24 volt hotend heater - MOSFET for heated bed. - Split cable loom (1/2 inch and 1/4 inch) - M6x12mm Button Head screws - M4 washers - JST PHR-6P connector plugs. (To make up stepper cables) - JST SM 2 and 4 pin connectors (To make up stepper and Fan cables) - Heat shrink tubing - Dial indicator. (To level bed) - 24 volt part cooling fan - 12 volt controller cooling fan - USB extension cable - RTV Silicone. (To mount thermistor to heated bed.) - Kapton tape - 22awg stranded wire (Black, Red, Green) to wire Power Supply. - Additional quantity of 4 core 24AWG UL2464 shielded cable - 24 volt to adjustable output Buck Converter # Suggested Tools # - Long nose pliers - Wire stripper - Crimping Tools - Metric Hex Screwdrivers (Allen wrenches are tough on the hands) - Strap and large clamp. (Optional but makes squaring the frame easier.) Clamp is used to pull extrusions together for a tight fit. Strap is used to pull diagonally opposite extrusions into square prior to tightening screws. - Tape measure - Combination Square, Framing Square, and a plastic drafting square (from the days before CAD) - Volt/Ohms Meter - Small table top vice to hold parts while installing knurled nuts, soldering, etc.