Bowden carrier chain to prevent the huge arc above the printer March 16, 2016 08:20AM |
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Re: Bowden carrier chain to prevent the huge arc above the printer March 17, 2016 04:15PM |
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JamesK
I'd like to see the curves on that at all four extremes, it doesn't look long enough to me. The radius on entry to the left hotend also doesn't look to be holding up too well. It's a sweet space saving idea, but I'm unconvinced of the long term functionality/reliability.
Re: Bowden carrier chain to prevent the huge arc above the printer March 18, 2016 03:24AM |
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Re: Bowden carrier chain to prevent the huge arc above the printer March 18, 2016 05:01AM |
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David J
This is what I've done on my CoreXY printer
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It only contains the wiring - the bowden is separate, but has enough spring to keep out of harm's way. The cable chain gives me full movement across the entire bed, only getting a bit tight at Y=0,X=200 (front-right), but still not fully wound up even there. It has a 'slide post' on the right, to lift the chain as it approaches the frame.
I'm still watching and checking though, just in case I get wire sleeving wear or similar.
Re: Bowden carrier chain to prevent the huge arc above the printer March 18, 2016 05:21AM |
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