Cable Chain Link with PTFE Tube Guide
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For those who want to route the tube on a smoother and higher path than the chain allows. K1, K1C, K1 Max & maybe others
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Instead of using clips to guide the PTFE tube, I decided to integrate it into the chain itself. This link will not work with the OEM chain, so it must be used with ViniS' or similar chain links. It may even work on printers other than the K1 series 🤷 (not recommended for use with K1 Max via @SerenityValley9)
I saw an opportunity once I found out about printable cable chains. The sound that the old tube guide clips I was using would make when it would bang against the vents of my frame riser were a bit comical at first (yes, it sounds like exactly what you're thinking), but it quickly became annoying. I also noticed a bit of plastic powder forming on the old clips (from the aforementioned banging and snagging), so I knew I had to do something about it.
There isn't much to this print. The support is integrated into the model, so no extra supports are needed. I used 4 of these along with 23 of the regular links for a total of 27, but you can print as many as you need. I recommend something higher temp like ABS or ASA, but you can also probably get away with PETG. Mine are printed in ABS.