Improved Easy to Install Wobble Wings for Sidewinder X1

I saw the hevORT video on youtube like many others and realized instantly “This is what I need for my Sidewinder X1”. 

I then found a set on Printables, and had some major troubles during install.

I improved on the set I found; completely redesigned from the ground up for a few principles

• Designed for Assembly - These are made to be very easy to install; no supports necessary during the printing process, and the magnets can be pushed into sockets directly.  Runny Super Glue isn't needed, a dab of super glue gel works perfectly! I couldn't get the referenced Wobble Wing Magnets to stay flat during the gluing problem, and this eliminated that problem entirely. This was the real reason I made this first.
• Significantly Improved Magnetic Strength - The center triangle magnet distances have been increased; the magnets are much larger (7/16" in the center).  The two magnets at the ends have been placed at a much further distance two fight back resistance (5/16" magnet at the ends).  Unlike the original wobble wings, these boys can hold much more force when I make an accident, while still providing the beautiful original normal force action against Z-Wobble.

End result is that these bad boys fight Z-wobble like no other and are extremely heavy duty.  Note: they continue to use the 6.35mm steel balls that the original recommends.  Should work with 6mm steel balls as well.

Like all designs there are some trade offs; my design has some as well

• Bigger magnets costs more - I tried some options with magnet stacking the original 3x8mm, but could not get strong enough coupling.  Stronger magnets are needed because the wobble wing end distances are a bit further.  Not by much but enough to make a difference.
• Need two types of magnets - 7/16" x 7/16" (Height & Diameter) cylinder magnets for the center points, and 5/16" x 5/16" (Height & Diameter) at the two ends of the wobble wings.  

This was printed at 

• 0.2mm layer height
• no support
• Orient flat down touching the build plate
• PLA (PETG flexes too much, though is probably OK)
• on a Prusa Mini :-)

Materials Needed

• 8x Magnets 5/16" Diameter by 5/16" Height - 4 Magnets per Wobble Wing Assembly (2 on each wing-half)
• 12x Magnets 7/16" Diameter by 7/16" Height - 6 Magnets per Wobble Wing Assembly (3 on each wing-half)
• 6x 6.35mm Steel Balls - 6mm or 6.35mm both work, I use 6.35mm
• Optional Z Couplers -  If you are installing this, you may as well replace your Z Coupler.  They are cheap, just remember the X1 has a 8mm leadscrew!  Mine was quite worn from over 3 years or use!

Assembly instructions  

• There are two sides for installation; I prefer to install 3 magnets on one side, and then two on another side.
• Use super glue gel to dab a bit and then press in each magnet.  
  • If you over glue, it will push out the sides.  Be prepared to do some clean up, especially on the magnet surface where the steel balls will roll; I used a tooth pick and cleaned up the super glue with some back/forth scrubbing action.  You'll pick away wet glue as well as some dry glue.  Keep scrubbing, and dry off the tooth pick tip with a paper towel and it'll all soon be gone
• Add a dab of tape/painters tape to hold it down just to be safe; magnets are strong and want to push away, although this is a significantly lesser problem for my design, since they fit into a slot.
• Install the two magnets on the other side; tape then down as well
• Let it sit overnight - even though Super Glue acts fast, to ensure they are centered well, it is worth letting it sit overnight.  Do not place these assembles literally next to each other - they will quickly attract and could mess up the magnet positions if it is not dry; a good 6 inches of space is going to be needed.
• Install them the same as any other Wobble Wings

Caution Notes

• These magnets are STRONG - my fingers got a workout learning to manipulate these. Stay very safe!
• Install each side separately (one to the Gantry, and the other to the Z-coupling nut). You can follow any original instructions, but to be honest, it is self-explanatory because there aren't many ways to get them together.
• Get used to practice manipulating these; last thing you want to install some magnets in reverse.  Easy practice for me was to install one magnet (usually the edge), and before I installed the other magnets, test that the next magnet was in the right orientation.  I got used to placing my fingers in between the magnets, so I could feel orientation without having to rip them off.  If the magnets get stuck - you cannot pull these apart easily; get used to sliding them.
• My Z-rods were so out of whack, it ‘screeched’ when testing it out. I realized the rod was rubbing against the wobble wing on the inside.  I couldn't eliminate the interference from the design, lest I have no room for screws, so I decided to run it all night (copy/paste G Code to go from z 0-390mm, and back, all night) until it was smooth. I ran it for 8 hours, but the sounds went away after 2 hours or so.  Had to clean the Z-rods afterwards from plastic, but it worked beautifully afterwards.  The Z rods needed cleaning anyways :-)  If anyone needs the G-code I can provide it, but it is very easy to re-create.

Worth it for me; I cannot tell you how many design iterations I went through, and how much time I spent on this, but I'm very happy with the result!  The face is now beautifully smooth LMK if any Qs!