Akula-class motion system - BETA
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Flashforge Creator Pro conversion to magnetic IDEX with Akula-class motion system
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- Printables
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- Other Printer Parts & Upgrades
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- GNU General Public License v3.0
Introducing Magnetic IDEX with the new AKULA-class motion system!
- Redesigned Flashforge Creator Pro X-Y Gantry (bolt on compatible)
- 3 Belts
- 3 Motors
- 3 Magnetic Belt Couplings
- 3 Belt Tension Screws
- In the future, expandable to 4 magnetic toolheads m_IDEX² (will need new frame)
- Self-squaring gantry
Because of the mechanical nature of this printer, no additional X axis belt or motor is required.
It can accomplish all IDEX modes:
- Multi color/multi material
- Mirror
- Duplication
May 22, 2024 Update:
Added Orca Slicer 3MF file.
m_IDEX with Akula-class motion system - Orca Project.3MF
June 30,2024 Update: Added two new parts to the Akula-class motion system.
- Air seal:
I designed a simple air seal to prevent leakage from hotend cooling airstream. The seal is printed in black ABS and seems to work quite well, even with CPAP blower at max power. - Reverse Bowden Coupling
Now we can print with the complete original enclosure. Ambient temperature looks stable at about 42°C. ABS parts are nice and flat ☺
July 11, 2024 Update:
Y-axis blocks revised to use M3 threaded inserts.
Video Build Series
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL3IfVhJTlh_lEBPBy81mTOLiQyg5gRSvC