Make your own super cool automated kinetic sand art table step-by-step. Including smart LED lighting.

You can see a video of it doing its thing and build instructions here: https://youtu.be/Lng_AsmfBfU

It is incredibly captivating to be beside this simple DIY wooden table as the steel ball magically carves out an endless and ever changing series of beautiful geometric patterns in the sand.

List of items used in this project and where to find them:

■ 12v Nema 17 stepper motors (x2): https://geni.us/StepperMotor
■ GT2 Timing belt (3m was used in the video): https://geni.us/TimingBelt5m
■ 5mm bore idler, 6mm or 10mm width, 20 teeth (x2): https://geni.us/6mmIdler5mmBoreToothed
■ 5mm bore idler, 6 or 10mm width, toothless (x4): https://geni.us/6mmIdlerWheel5mmBore
■ Elegoo Arduino Uno (x1): https://geni.us/ArduinoUno
■ Nuts, bolts and screws (See list below): https://geni.us/NutsAndBolts
■ M2.5 x 6mm bolts (for securing Raspberry Pi) (x4) - https://geni.us/PiBolt
■ Stepper drivers - TMC2208 (x2): https://geni.us/TMC2208
■ Contact switch (x3): https://geni.us/ContactSwitch
■ Arduino CNC Shield (x1): https://geni.us/ArduinoCNCShield
■ Magnets, I used three x 15x3mm and one countersunk 20x7mm all high strength: https://geni.us/CountersunkMagnet https://geni.us/N52Magnets
■ 30mm 5V Fan (x1): https://geni.us/30mm5vFan
■ Micro SD Card 8Gb or higher for Raspberry Pi (x1) - https://geni.us/Micro-SD
■ Neopixels/WS2812b on a 30 per meter roll. - https://geni.us/5mWS2812B30m
■ 12mm momentary push button (x3): https://geni.us/MomentaryPush12mm
■ Some filament for the printed parts (I used PLA, including the wood infused LumberJake from 3D Jake) - https://www.3djake.com
■ Wiring blocks - five wires (x2) and three wires (x2). I used the Wago 221 series - https://geni.us/Wago221
■ Mini360 Buck Converter (x1): https://geni.us/Mini360
■ Faux leather fabric (enough to cover the surface): https://geni.us/FauxLeather
■ Steel ball - 20mm:
■ Sand (I used around 600g):

To make a table frame which measures roughly 80 x 60cm:
■ 40cm long linear rail with block - MGN12H (x2): https://geni.us/LinearRail400mm
■ 60cm long linear rail with block - MGN12H (x1): https://geni.us/LinearRail600mm
See www.diymachine.co.uk for instructions on how to build a larger or smaller version.
■ Arduino Nano (x1): https://geni.us/ArduinoNanoV3
■ Electrical wire: https://geni.us/22AWGWire
■ 12v power supply - 2A or greater (x1): https://geni.us/12VPowerSupply2A
■ Barrel Connector - Female (x1): https://geni.us/FemalePowerBarrel

■ Pocket hole jig: https://geni.us/PocketHoleJig

Nuts, bolts and screws needed:
■ M5 x 20mm (x6)
■ M3 x 8mm (x18)
■ M3 x 12mm (x19)
■ M3 nuts (x6)
■ M2.5 bolts for Pi (x4)
■ Short wood screws (x45)
■ Optional pocket hole screws (x24)

Quantity of 3D printed parts required:
BaseBoardMount.stl (x1)
BeltGrip.stl (x1)
ComputerCase.stl (x1)
ComputingLid.stl (x1)
ControlPanel.stl (x1)
GRBLCase.stl (x1)
GRBLCaseLid.stl (x1)
IdleSupport.stl (x2)
LED-Corner.stl (x4)
MagnetMount.stl (x1)
MotorBaseLeft.stl (x1)
MotorBaseRight.stl (x1)
PowerPanelCase.stl (x1)
PowerPanelLid.stl (x1)
WireLoop.stl (x4)
X-CarriageMount.stl (x2)
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DOWNLOADS:

Code, and wiring diagrams can be found and downloaded from here:
https://www.diymachines.co.uk/kinetic-sand-art-coffee-table-self-drawing

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Kinetic Sand Art Table

Full assembly exported as STL. Includes both wood, glass and 3D portioned parts.

Sand Art Table (135).stl

This model was designed by knickers. I've reposted it as permitted by the Creative Commons Attribution license.

The attached files are for a V-Twin engine. Print each part individually, or an "all parts" model to get the whole thing at once. The engine.scad file can be used to generate new configurations!

Original description:
Kinetic visualizer pistons for a more discernibly active extruder, inspired by extruder visualizers from other designers. Reciprocating Engine built to attach to your direct dive extruder motor. Can also attach to any motor which has screw holes in the corners.

The engine block is held in place by circular tabs that press fit into the screw holes of standard NEMA 17 stepper motors. The fit should be tight so the assembly holds itself in place securely. If the mounting tabs don't fit in your motor, edit the tab size in Thingiverse Customizer.

The crankshaft requires a neodymium magnet to hold itself to the stepper motor shaft, 8 mm diameter by 3 mm tall.

Kinetic Extruder Visualizer Engine

Ready-to-print V-Twin extruder spinner with tight tolerances.

v-twin-all-parts-0.2mm-tolerance.stl

Make a strategy that defies gravity with this kinetic tile for Hextraction, the hackable, 3D-printable board game. Warning: It'll put your eye out.

When a ball enters the Launcher Tile, its effect activates - pull back the spring-loaded pusher and release it to fire the ball into the upper-left or upper-right edge. Positioning is important - since almost every tile is designed for balls to enter the TOP edges, very few will work if you start at the wrong end of the ice-cream cone. Prepare by stocking the pool with extra Asterisks, Pachinkos, Gears, "illegal" basics, and other compatible tiles. The Flipper Tile actually DOES work with the Launcher, provided the flipper is pointing in the other direction.

For the strongest launch, brace the tile against the board with one hand, while using the other to launch. The snappier the release, the stronger the launch. PLEASE don't let kids play with this tile - while it shouldn't be powerful enough to injure anyone, accidents do happen. You also don't want your vile offspring firing pencils out of this thing.

The Launcher Tile has a print-in-place mechanism - simply print the tile with supports enabled on the build plate only. Don't use PLA or composites - you need the lowest friction possible. After printing and cleaning up, use a Q-tip or toothpick to apply a plastic-safe grease to the slider track, and use tweezers to install a [McMaster 9044K11 extension spring](https://www.mcmaster.com/9044K11/) on the pegs below. Depending on your printer's support interface settings, you may need to thin the pegs down with a craft knife to fit the spring.

Also, don't forget to print the rules card - this uses a triggered effect to fire the ball!

Fusion 360 source: https://a360.co/3LWqEXA

All of my Hextraction tiles have a built-in sacrificial support under each notch - remember to snap it off after printing. Enable the brim if these detach from the bed. 

Hextraction is a 3D-printable, modder-friendly board game designed by me, Zack Freedman of Voidstar Lab. In addition to tiles, you'll also need [10mm steel balls](https://amzn.to/3MqpN30) or [3/8" slingshot ammo](https://amzn.to/41Hs5PG) and [a game board](https://than.gs/m/856439). To learn the rules and how to get started, [watch the Hextraction video](https://youtu.be/Iqz7ZDdP25A)!

Hextraction is absolutely free - it's free of charge - all of my models are here on Thangs, commercial use allowed. It's free-form - you can play with any number of opponents, even zero. It's free to modify - you can create your own tiles and configure your own board.

For more information, visit https://playhextraction.com.

Hextraction Launcher Tile (NOT FOR KIDS!)

Launcher Tile.stl

I started with just two bunnies and then look what happened! 

The outer ring of bunnies jumps three times while bunnies in the inner ring jump only two times. All the bunnies must dive into the burrow at exactly the right time or they’ll bang their little bunny heads!

See here for a video of the automata in action: https://youtu.be/qjkFrhv4enk

This automata is an advanced print. You’ll need good knowledge of optimal print settings for your machine and the skills and tools to do some post-print processing.

This assembly video (https://youtu.be/wfsd5Y0_sJE) is for a similar cam-based kinetic sculpture: https://youtu.be/wQxTIqx9OIY . The only difference is that this bunny automata has a modular cam assembly.

The attached pictures also show the automata in various stages of assembly.

This automata is an entry into the Spring 2022 Thangs #MakerMadness design competition.

Printing

Print as many of the “Follower (Thin Neck)” and “Bunny” files as you want. The model shown has six in each ring for a total of twelve. 

Print one of each of the remaining files. 
Carefully remove any burrs or imperfections in the print especially on surfaces that move against one another.

The “Spinning Terrain” prints best upside-down with tree supports. When removed, the tree supports leave a nice textured “ground” surface. The hex attachment also prints best when oriented upwards.

The critical bit of cleanup here is that the “followers” slide perfectly through the guides in the “lid.” If there is either too much friction or too much slack the machine will jam.

Lubricate any moving surfaces with Vaseline prior to assembly.

Assembly

1.	Assemble the crank. Place the “grip pin” through the hole in the “crank” and secure it in place with the “grip.” The grip should be able to spin freely on the crank.

2.	Put the cam assembly together. Push the “Outer Bunny Cam” and “Inner Bunny Cam” on to the “Cam Support and Bevel Gear.” In order to achieve proper timing of movement, the cams must be placed on the cam support in the proper orientation. To find the right orientation, align the ridge on the posts of the “Spinning Terrain” and “Cam Support and Bevel Gear” and position the cams such that the lowest point of the cam coincides with the borrow that the bunnies dive under. Place the cam assembly in the “Base.”

3.	Place the “Drive Bevel” inside the base against the hole in the side wall, ensuring that the teeth are properly meshed with the larger bevel gear. Attach the crank assembly from the outside.

4.	The next step is the trickiest. Insert the ball end of one of the “followers” into the cam. You will notice that there are two flat face on the ball. These flat faces permit the ball to be pushed into the cam slot in one direction only, and then to be locked in place with a 90-degree turn. Hold the “Double Track Lid” slightly above the top of the base and push the square end through. Do this with all followers. It’s tricky but doable!

5.	Once all the followers are in place, seat the “Double Track Lid” onto the “Base” and secure in place with the “Lid Screw Top.”

6.	The next step is to secure the “Spinning Terrain” apparatus on to the visible end of the “Cam Support and Bevel Gear”. Notice that there are identical ridges on the ends of both. These ridges need to line up in order for the “Spinning Terrain” apparatus to be timed properly with the cam-driven bunnies. They also allow for the “Compression Collar” to hold them precisely and securely together. Slide the “Compression Collar” over one of the ends. Insert the male hex of the “hoops” into the female hex of the cam and twist the “Compression Collar” in place. The compression collar is not always needed, but it does help to reduce wiggle.

7.	Stick the bunnies on the followers

8.	You may need to do some filing and shaping if there are any misalignments

9.	Turn the crank and hope that the little bunnies don’t hit their little bunny heads!

#makermadness!

“Go, Bunnies, Go!” – A springtime automata

Go Bunnies Go Display Model.stl

A perpetual motion mini fig swing

This version is the solid easy print one, you can find the string swing here:

Lego Mini Fig Swing

DISPLAY ONLY (3).stl

Get into the winter holiday spirit with this Trippy Snowflake kinetic sculpture!  This sculpture makes use of 5 bevel gears and a fully 3d printed chain and sprocket system to rotate the snowflakes in 2 different directions.  This fully mechanical sculpture creates some cool visual effects- effects that can enhance the experience of those special holiday cookies crazy Uncle Jim always brings.

This download includes all of the STL files needed to 3D print your own Trippy Snowflake kinetic sculpture and requires no additional tools for assembly. The download includes 4 different snowflake variations!

[This Video](https://youtu.be/sZZInxjTuPk) shows you how easy it is to assemble!

If you would like to support the creation of more engineered art, please consider joining the [JBVCreative patreon](https://patreon.com/jbvcreative)

Recommended print settings:

Layer Height: 0.2mm

Nozzle: 0.4mm

Infill: 15-18% 

Total Build Time: ~12 hours

Total Filament: ~0.15 kg

**All the files have been pre-oriented to save you some set up time! All you need to do is drop the parts into your slicer and hit print!  This download includes pre-arranged layouts for 205x205 (or larger) beds for easier printing!

Trippy Snowflake

Snowflake 1 Internal.STL

A perpetual motion mini fig swing

This version is the string print one, you can find the soldi easy print swing here: https://social.thangs.com/m/183301

Lego Mini Fig String Swing

DISPLAY ONLY (4).stl

Model originally uploaded to Thingiverse at https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4695153.

this is version 2.1 of my wall gears project

it is a kinetic sculpture project consisting of several sizes of gear wheels

I created a custom backplate for the gear box to turn the dual motor gear box into a single motor unit

I recommend adding some sort of rubber feet to the back of the fame to reduce noise transfer into the wall, i just used generic 3/4" grommets

its a good idea to use some silicone grease on all the pivot points and in the gearbox

parts list

frame: https://canada.michaels.com/en/grey-shadowbox-by-studio-decor/M20001818.html?dwvar_M20001818_size=16%22%20x%2020%22&dwvar_M20001818_color=Grey

switch: https://www.digikey.ca/en/products/detail/te-connectivity-alcoswitch-switches/4-1825136-8/1021809

velleman motor: https://www.velleman.eu/products/view?id=437496

Tamiya Motor: https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B001Q13BIU/?coliid=IS356GNQQU2T6&colid=2IGANTE7G4IQO&psc=1&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it_im

4XAAA battery holder: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:456900/files

UPDATE

Added pre-shelled gears for use if you are unable to print in vase mode (mainly for non FDM printers)

also added smaller gear size

3D PRINTING SETTINGS
gears are printed in vase/ spiralized mode with standard bottom layer thickness of around 1.45mm

gearbox should be printed at 100% infill, if your printer is not well calibrated to will have to do some post-processing work to make the shafts fit. I just heated up the shafts/bushings with a torch and pushed them into the plastic for a perfect fit

the only thing that will need supports is the switch cover an its only a 10 minute print anyway

Wall Gears V2.1

https://youtu.be/q08hwIdwaPg

Queen of Hearts IQ is a mecanum-drive double disc vertical spinner made for the 15-pound MiniIQ class. Its 4 wheels, each individually driven by a Repeat Drive Max, give it unique omnidirectional maneuverability in the same footprint as a traditional tank-steered rectangular combat robot. A Turnigy XK3674 inrunner belt drives its 3.75lb 6" AR500 and 6061 aluminum double disc to a 300mph tip speed to achieve a rotational kinetic energy of 4 kilojoules. The entire robot is encased in 6061 aluminum of varying thicknesses, with a layer of AR500 steel mounted at a 35-degree angle acting as frontal intake.



15lb Battlebot - Queen of Hearts

3D MODEL DESCRIPTION
Captain America's shield is a fictional weapon appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. It is the primary defensive and offensive piece of equipment used by and emblematic of Captain America. It is composed of proto-adamantium, a never-duplicated combination of vibranium, steel alloy, and an unknown catalyst.

It is virtually indestructible under normal conditions. While cosmic, magical or godly opponents have broken the shield, the shield has absorbed Hulk's blows, repelled Thor's mystical hammer Mjölnir and deflected adamantium blades without visible damage. This material absorbs kinetic energy, transferring very little and thus preventing Captain America from feeling recoil or transferred impact forces when blocking attacks.

3D PRINTING SETTINGS
Printing Note:
(a) You might need to enable "BRIM" to prevent the tip of the star from wrap-off
(b) I printed the [Ring]s & the [Base]s vertically with "BRIM"-enabled and the support
(c) Some post-processing is required if you looking for better finished quality.

CAPTAIN AMERICA'S SHIELD

Star.stl

this is version 2.1 of my wall gears project

it is a kinetic sculpture project consisting of several sizes of gear wheels

I created a custom backplate for the gear box to turn the dual motor gear box into a single motor unit

I recommend adding some sort of rubber feet to the back of the fame to reduce noise transfer into the wall, i just used generic 3/4" grommets

its a good idea to use some silicone grease on all the pivot points and in the gearbox

parts list

frame: https://canada.michaels.com/en/grey-shadowbox-by-studio-decor/M20001818.html?dwvar_M20001818_size=16%22%20x%2020%22&dwvar_M20001818_color=Grey

switch: https://www.digikey.ca/en/products/detail/te-connectivity-alcoswitch-switches/4-1825136-8/1021809

velleman motor: https://www.velleman.eu/products/view?id=437496

Tamiya Motor: https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B001Q13BIU/?coliid=IS356GNQQU2T6&colid=2IGANTE7G4IQO&psc=1&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it_im

4XAAA battery holder: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:456900/files

UPDATE

Added pre-shelled gears for use if you are unable to print in vase mode (mainly for non FDM printers)

also added smaller gear size

3D PRINTING SETTINGS
gears are printed in vase/ spiralized mode with standard bottom layer thickness of around 1.45mm

gearbox should be printed at 100% infill, if your printer is not well calibrated to will have to do some post-processing work to make the shafts fit. I just heated up the shafts/bushings with a torch and pushed them into the plastic for a perfect fit

the only thing that will need supports is the switch cover an its only a 10 minute print anyway

50_tooth.STL

Turn your excess energy from piloting your body in meat-space into a small amount of portable electrical power for your cyberspace devices.  A wearable kinetic energy harvester that combines cutting-edge shake flashlight technology with a USB power bank.  

Now your fist bumps, walking, running, and even doge can be used to generate power.  Better yet, you can pre-charge your power bank via micro-usb before heading out, allowing your motion to slowly trickle charge your battery.  Power out is by USB-A (but can be modified), allowing the powering of other wearable devices.  Mounting uses either 3d printed straps, commercially available Velcro straps, or 20mm NATO watch straps.  

[Check out my other projects on YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/repeatedfailure) 😊

**Safety Warnings:**
-Soldering can be dangerous, follow proper safety precautions and have supervision if necessary
-Neodymium magnets can cause serious injury if body parts are accidentally pinched between two magnets
-Keep Neodymium magnets away from children and implanted medical devices (pacemakers, ICDs, etc)
-Nickle magnet coatings can trigger nickel allergies

[**Assembly Instructions:**](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1mVDkR8Zb_DvUzhroh4qBWzkZmIHvOMgEs0tXtQZrQn0/edit?usp=sharing
)

**Bill of Materials:**
_Main Body Components:_
Housing:
(1) Body1
(1) Body_2

_Core Tube:_
(2) CoilSpacer
(1) CoreTube
(2) EndCap
(2) MagnetSpacer

_Additional components for the main body include:_
(1) [K&J Magnetics DCX0](https://www.kjmagnetics.com/proddetail.asp?prod=DCX0) 3/4" dia. x 1" thick Neodymium magnet 
(2) [K&J Magnetics DC2](https://www.kjmagnetics.com/proddetail.asp?prod=Dc2) 3/4" dia. x 1/8" thick Neodymium magnet  

(1) Spool of 30 AWG Magnet wire
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07JBQQR38
(4) 1N4001 Diodes (or equivalent) (or full wave rectifier of choice)
https://www.adafruit.com/product/755

(1) TP4056 Lithium battery Charger Module (or equivalent, most use 03962A chips)
https://www.amazon.com/Mudder-Pieces-Charging-Battery-Protection/dp/B087Q915LF

(1) TE110 3.7V to 5V step up converter (or equivalent)
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07YYMNJ1J

(1) 3.7V protected battery of choice, 18650 sized or smaller (battery casing should not be magnetic so as to not interfere with the core magnet movement, most 18650 cells are sadly magnetic)
https://www.adafruit.com/product/1570

(1) Small Piece of Perf Board, roughly 6x6 (or equivalent)
https://amazon.com/dp/B07VX79RL6/

Solid Core Jumper Wire ~22 gauge (link provided only for example)
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B088KQFHV7

_Optional Components:_

3D Printed Straps: 
(2) WristStraps, Print in a durable, skin-safe flexible filament such as TPU, Nylon, NinjaFlex
(2) Clasps, Print in a durable, skin-safe filament such as PLA+

Velcro Wrist Straps:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B071DGMNMX/

_Tools:_
Hot Glue Gun
Soldering station (though twist & tape is possible, but not advised))
lighter

Optional Tools:
Drill & Tape
Super Glue
Sand paper or file
Dry lube

Jerk Juice: Wearable Kinetic Energy Generator for #HalloWearables

Assembly(DoNotPrint).stl

These are some fun cutters for kid's playdough/kinetic sand but can also be used as cookie cutters.

Sand/PlayDough/Cookie Cutters

Model originally uploaded to Thingiverse at https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4121683.

Kinetic visualizer pistons for a more discernibly active extruder, inspired by extruder visualizers from other designers. Reciprocating Engine built to attach to your direct dive extruder motor. Can also attach to any motor which has screw holes in the corners.

The engine block is held in place by circular tabs that press fit into the screw holes of standard NEMA 17 stepper motors. The fit should be tight so the assembly holds itself in place securely. If the mounting tabs don't fit in your motor, edit the tab size in Thingiverse Customizer.

The crankshaft requires a neodymium magnet to hold itself to the stepper motor shaft, **8 mm** diameter by **3 mm** tall.

*Edit: November 18th 2021*
Added pre-rendered cylinder configurations, one for each type, all with 0.3mm tolerances. Not including the propeller.

*Edit: June 26th 2020*
Added different cylinder configurations and a configurable propeller. These are not provided as pre-rendered STLs, make them in customizer. Choose these different cylinder numbers and angles:

* Single Cylinder
* V-Twin
* Flat Twin
* W Three
* Radial Four
* Clockwise or Counter Clockwise propeller
* 1-8 propeller blades

*Edit: May 8th 2020*
Added Thingiverse Customizer ability! Easily customize the engine to fit your motor right here in Thingiverse.

*Edit: Feb 16th 2020*
Added more versions with tighter tolerances. The original engine was rendered with 0.5 mm tolerances. Now choose between 0.5 mm, 0.4 mm, 0.3 mm, 0.2 mm and 0.1 mm tolerance. If you are unsure which one to choose, start with the 0.3 mm tolerance version.

Originally, this model was designed in OpenJSCAD. The `v-twin.jscad` file is now out of date and doesn't contain the new features of `engine.scad`. To customize the OpenJSCAD engine, load `v-twin.jscad` into the https://openjscad.org website and edit the parameters. Then choose an export format and click *Generate*, After that completes, click *Download*.

Do you like to party?
Of Course You Do!

Do those parties get better with #HighFives?  
Of Course They Do!

Because High Fives make parties great, this speaker grill is going to be your Jam.  

Throw on some bass and get the party bumpin with this kinetic speaker grill designed to throw out High Fives like Joel Telling on a 10-Monster Bender!

It's 2AM and the Live Stream is just starting!

Notes:
This Thang is designed as two components. The first is a utilitarian speaker mount designed to fit a 166mm speaker mount ring with six equidistant 5mm tooling bosses.  (Pretty Common).  
To be more specific it was modeled to fit the: SEAS H1456-08 ER18RNX 

The Two Components:
1 of 2:  Mounting Ring
2 of 2: HIFI-ver Kinetic Speaker Grill 

#3DPNSpeakerCover​ #TMC3D #Fusion360 #NoobModel #Thangs #3DPrintingNerd #JustBlaze #SophieWong

#3DPNSpeakerCover - ​TMC3D-COMPONENT-3DPN-SPEAKER-UNIVERSAL-MOUNT-RING

TMC3D-COMPONENT-3DPN-SPEAKER-GRILL-MOUNT-RING v6.stl

Model originally uploaded to Thingiverse at https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2646199.

inspired by octo kinetic sculpture.
isin inches so convert to mm if u dont have simplify3d.

supports needed only on the 8, s shaped cups.

by Anthony Howe
checkP; https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PIbk4AKFMTc

* i changed the ring to fit to the stand better.
* i made the sleeves fit better.
*i made the stand easier to print.


octo kinetic sculpture

Model originally uploaded to Thingiverse at https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:5634977.

https://github.com/damanbaird/HEXAHEDRON

My way of making a better 3D printer out of the worthless Tronxy X5SA that i had. Hypercube evolution was out of the question since i didnt want to buy all new 3030 extrusion pieces. This build does loose a small amount on the XYZ axis but i think the improvements in the prints was worth it with my glass bed it prints 312x300x340, with some bed support modding it could be as much as 360x310x340 So this... is what i have so far it's running and printing great, but does need some other refinements. Running Klipper firmware. Has magnetic kinetic bed mounts to reduce bed warping while heating. pulleys run on smooth rods not screws! I have included My Amazon affiliate links for the parts i bought. 

A few extra parts needed:

designed for the Orbiter 1.5 extruder, since it is what i had at the time.

E3D V6 hotend or clone

2 x 410 10mm smooth rods

2 x 480 8mm smooth rods: 

2 x +/- 480mm 2020 extrusion

1 x 500mm 2020 extrusion

6 x 3.5mm x 30mm rods

3 x 10x20 magnets

6 x 20 tooth pulley w/ bearings: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07JNQQKTC?th=1&linkCode=sl1&tag=bbtech0db-20&linkId=dee3bdfacb5fd327f5e1c2122d723ef6&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl

2 x 16tooth smooth pulley w/bearings

2 x LM10UU extra long bearings: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07JNQQKTC?th=1&linkCode=sl1&tag=bbtech0db-20&linkId=dee3bdfacb5fd327f5e1c2122d723ef6&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl

2 x LM8UU extra long bearings: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07JNQQKTC?th=1&linkCode=sl1&tag=bbtech0db-20&linkId=dee3bdfacb5fd327f5e1c2122d723ef6&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl

2 x Hall Effect sensors: https://www.amazon.com/Onyehn-Effect-Magnetic-Sensor-Arduino/dp/B07JMQFY6G?crid=3RHF6S40H1FG2&keywords=ARCEL+Hall+Effect+KY-003&qid=1669171085&sprefix=arceli+5p+hall+effect+ky-003,aps,117&sr=8-2&linkCode=sl1&tag=bbtech0db-20&linkId=6c36f1aa76bf82cc781e35113a6c9c26&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl

3 x 10mm magnetic joint balls with M4 threads: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07HQ72H1R?psc=1&linkCode=sl1&tag=bbtech0db-20&linkId=0b63e18b734adf29b20f550afa2482bf&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl

10 feet +/- of 3/4" wire loom

1 x ADXL345 accelerometer
 
BL Touch or generic 

30x10mm round 24volt fan: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08C6Y246L?ie=UTF8&psc=1&linkCode=sl1&tag=bbtech0db-20&linkId=73c2c08c4549ada0703cfaadf410e770&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl

T-nuts: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07HQ72H1R?psc=1&linkCode=sl1&tag=bbtech0db-20&linkId=0b63e18b734adf29b20f550afa2482bf&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl 


M4x10mm: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07HQ72H1R?psc=1&linkCode=sl1&tag=bbtech0db-20&linkId=0b63e18b734adf29b20f550afa2482bf&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl

5 x 40mm dowel pin: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07Y4WWBCQ?psc=1&linkCode=sl1&tag=bbtech0db-20&linkId=442eba30a21f02984507510eeb9cc910&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl might have to cut or order next size down. 

...think i got all that, most other supplies came from the X5SA itself.

If you dont have a Tronxy X5SA and want to start a new you'll need a few extras like …

M3 screws

M4 screws and T-nuts

4 x 2040 extrusions @ 530mm for Z axis 

4 x 2020 extrusion @ 560mm for X axis 

4 x 2020 extrusion @ 530mm for Y axis 

3 x 8mm linear guide rod @ 535mm +/- 5mm

4 x nema 17 stepper motors








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