Exo Guitar - Core (Training V)

This is the Free Core system of the Exo Guitar.

It comes with the "Training V" basic wings that are somewhere between a Travel/training guitar and a Flying V, and provide you with a chance to experience the ExoGuitar and how awesome it can be.

ExoGuitar is a system that I've been working on for the last 6 months and I am excited to finally be releasing it out into the wild! The plan is to put out the core framework for free and then have a membership for more advanced parts that build on top of the core package.

Suggested Print Settings: Note: .3mf files have been provided that contain optimal settings.

Any part that interfaces with the Strings or Neck: Plastic: ABS, ASA, PC, Nylon

• Infill: 55% Gyroid
• Walls: 8

Plastic: PLA, PET-G

• Infill: 99%
• Walls: 10

**All other parts: ** Plastic: Any

• Infill: 35%
• Walls: 6

Bill of Materials: This is a suggested BOM for the Core exo guitar. This is by no means the limit to what guitar parts you can use with this system. Files with blank faces have been added so you can customize your faceplates as much as you want with whatever systems you want. Disclaimer: All links are affiliate links

6x M5x12 SHCS - https://amzn.to/492KY4J 24x M5x6 SHCS - https://amzn.to/3CN3PVy 24x M5 T-Nuts - https://amzn.to/3B0aY4b 4x M3 T-Nuts - https://amzn.to/3V9mCjU 4x M3x8 SHCS - https://amzn.to/3OZGUc9 16x M4x6 SHCS - https://amzn.to/3BJciIV 1x M3x30 SHCS - https://amzn.to/3Z7kBWQ 2x 250mm 2020 Aluminum Extrusion - https://amzn.to/4fLjwLw 26x 6x3 Magnets - https://amzn.to/497vUTt 1x M3 Heat Set Insert - https://amzn.to/3B5HcLe 6x M4 Heat Set Insert - https://amzn.to/4fGiSyR 2x M8 Heat Set Insert - https://amzn.to/499mxTq 1x 25 Fret Neck - https://amzn.to/4g3IllC 1x Neck Plate + Screws - https://amzn.to/3CClwqv 1x Tune-o-Matic Bridge - Lrg Metric - https://amzn.to/4eQ2hqS 1x Guitar Strings - https://amzn.to/3Z5oRpR 1x Wiring Harness - https://amzn.to/4g5FzvR 2x Pickups - https://amzn.to/3Zoe23e

Assembly Instructions

1. Print all files
2. Add the following heat inserts: a. M3 to top of Neck Mount b. 2x M8 to front of Foot c. 6x M4 to rear of foot (Leave them sticking out just a bit for later)
3. Add the following Magnets: a. 8x 6x2 magnets to rear of face plate b. 8x 6x2 magnets to front of Compartment - Make sure that they pair with the face plate magnets c. 4x 6x2 magnets to rear of right wing d. 4x 6x2 magnets to right wing covers - Make sure they pair with the Right Wing magnets
4. Glue the Rails into the Compartment Cover.
5. Attach the 2020 extrusions to the Neck Mount using the M3 T nuts and 4x M3x8 SCHS. Make sure to tighten these screws well. Locktite might not be a bad idea for these screws.
6. Pop the compartment cover into the 2020 extrusions under the neck mount. It should be touching the Neck Mount.
7. Attach the Foot to the 2020 extrusions using the 6x M5x12 and 6x M5 T-Nuts. The Shoes should go between the foot and the 2020 extrusions. Make sure that there's approximately a 1mm gap between the foot and the Compartment Cover. Tighten these screws well. Locktite might not be a bad idea for these screws.
8. Remove the Compartment cover for now.
9. Attach the Left Wing pieces to the 2020 Rail using the M5x6 screws and M5 T-Nuts. I would recommend using CA glue between the wing pieces after you've gotten them on the rail so everything is lined up nicely.
10. Glue the Right Wing Peg into the bottom of the right wing.
11. Attach the Right Wing Pieces to the 2020 Rail using the M5x6 screws and M5 T-Nuts. As you're sliding the pieces on, add CA glue to the peg hole in the top of the right wing.
12. Optional: use black hot glue on the inside of the right wing to close any gaps left in the face of the guitar.
13. Install the potentiometers, switch, and jack to the Right wing, and do your wiring. For now, lookup a different walkthrough for how to wire a guitar. I recommend adding some form of wire connector to any wires that will have to travel out of the wing compartment so the pieces remain modular.
14. Install the Pickups into the Compartment. For most pickups, The screw should go through the rail, then through a spring, and then thread into the pickup. As above, I would recommend using wire connectors here so you can disconnect the compartment from the rest of the guitar.
15. Pop the compartment into place and adjust the pickups until they are as high as they can go without raising the face plate
16. Put the faceplate over the compartment to hide the pickups and the rails.
17. Connect the Pickups to the Right Wing Wiring harness.
18. Using a soldering iron and solder, connect the 6 m4 heat inserts on the bottom of the foot together so they can pass electrical signals. Then solder a wire to one of them and run it to the back of the volume pot. I recommend using a wire connector here so you can disconnect this if you want to take the guitar apart later.
19. Put the Right Wing Covers in place.
20. Install the neck. First put the neck in place and get it in there snug. Then using a 3mm drill bit carefully drill through the holes in the neck mount into the neck, being careful to not drill through the face of the neck. A piece of masking tape on the drill bit can help with this. The screws should go through the neck plate, then through the neck mount, and into the neck.
21. Install the back plates with the M3x
22. Install the strings.
23. Tune
24. Rock Out!

• Improved Assembly Instructions
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The following items are on my roadmap for release in the near future and will be available as membership items or individually priced items.

• ExoBass (This is already designed, just need to put together it's .3mf and BOM.)
• Offset Neck Mount (already designed)
• Butterfly Style Wings (already designed)
• Warlock Style Wings (already designed)
• BM Style wings (already Designed)
• Headless Bridge - Aka: "Bearing Bridge"
• Printable Neck
• Printable Neck - Metal Frets
• Printable Neck - Adjustable Nut
• Embedded Speaker / Amp
• Embedded Tuner
• Embedded Loop Pedal / Drum Machine
• Embedded Effects Pedals