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<div><p>This is a dragchain i made for my Kay CoreXY setup, with a Hemera hotend and BL touch.</p>
<p>This setup have been tested and for those who have downloaded earlier versions, there have been some adjustements.</p>
<p>The BL_touch is now relocated to make a more compact and functional design. The frame bracket for the chain have been fortified.</p>
<p>The chain is drawn with 0.4 nozzle tolearance, but is made extremely tight, the reason for this, is to prevent sag in the chain when its used for a few hrs. The chain need to be &quot;worked&quot; a little after assembly before its mounted on the printer.</p>
<p>This Hemera mount is using 3 of the 4 Hemera mounting brackets, that way, the hemera can be mounted while the cradle is still on the X beam.</p>
<p>BL touch offset is +22.6 and +0.05, height about -3, this will need fineadjustement</p>
<p>You need a total of 25 links, and about 30 clips</p>
<p>Mounted to the frame with 2X M4 T nuts</p>
<p>The fanduct is a remake of<br><a rel="nofollow" href="/thing:4091776">https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4091776</a></p>
<p>The mounting bracket did not fit my needs, so i used the cooling fangs from the original thing, and made a new mounting bracket, fitting my Kay CoreXY convertion.</p>
<p>You can find the fan mount here<br><a rel="nofollow" href="/thing:4616767">https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4616767</a></p></div>
<h3 class="thing-component-header settings print-settings">Print Settings</h3>
<p class="detail-setting printer"><strong>Printer: </strong>
                         </p><div><p>Kay3D Core XY  Ender 5 plus</p></div>
<p></p>                                    
                                                <p class="detail-setting rafts"><strong>Rafts: </strong>
                         </p><div><p>No</p></div>
<p></p>                                    
                                                <p class="detail-setting resolution"><strong>Resolution: </strong>
                         </p><div><p>0.2</p></div>
<p></p>                                    
                                                <p class="detail-setting infill"><strong>Infill: </strong>
                         </p><div><p>20%</p></div>
<p></p>                                    
                    <strong>Filament:</strong> 
                    <a href="http://www.amazon.com/s?url=search-alias&amp;field-keywords=Form+Futura+PLA&amp;tag=tv-auto-20" target="_blank">
                        Form Futura PLA                    </a>

                    Black
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Ender 5 plus, KAY3D CoreXY, Modification pack.

This is a dragchain i made for my Kay CoreXY setup, with a Hemera hotend and BL touch.

This setup have been tested and for those who have downloaded earlier versions, there have been some adjustements.
 
The BL_touch is now relocated to make a more compact and functional design. The frame bracket for the chain have been fortified.

The chain is drawn with 0.4 nozzle tolearance, but is made extremely tight, the reason for this, is to prevent sag in the chain when its used for a few hrs. The chain need to be "worked" a little after assembly before its mounted on the printer.

This Hemera mount is using 3 of the 4 Hemera mounting brackets, that way, the hemera can be mounted while the cradle is still on the X beam.

BL touch offset is +22.6 and +0.05, height about -3, this will need fineadjustement

You need a total of 25 links, and about 30 clips

Mounted to the frame with 2X M4 T nuts

The fanduct is a remake of
https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4091776

The mounting bracket did not fit my needs, so i used the cooling fangs from the original thing, and made a new mounting bracket, fitting my Kay CoreXY convertion.

You can find the fan mount here
https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4616767

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<div><p>GM Firebird I Concept 1954</p></div>
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GM Firebird I Concept 1954

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<div><p>magnetic motor</p>
<p>motor coil - 3 coil drive by ESC regulator and servo tester.Wire 1,2mm lenght 1,5 m</p>
<p>alternator coil -  9 coil.Wire 0,4 mm</p></div>
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free energy - magnetic motor Preisner

magnetic motor

motor coil - 3 coil drive by ESC regulator and servo tester.Wire 1,2mm lenght 1,5 m

alternator coil -  9 coil.Wire 0,4 mm

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<div><p>This is a remix for <a rel="nofollow" href="/thing:1083338">https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1083338</a></p>
<p>I uploaded the STL files and added some details.  When printing, the details face down on the printer plate don&apos;t need supports.  Let the printer bridge across for a rough look.</p></div>
<h3 class="thing-component-header settings print-settings">Print Settings</h3>
<p class="detail-setting printer brand"><strong>Printer Brand: </strong>
                         </p><div><p>Creality</p></div>
<p></p>                                    
                                                <p class="detail-setting printer"><strong>Printer: </strong>
                         </p><div><p>CR-10S</p></div>
<p></p>                                    
                                                <p class="detail-setting rafts"><strong>Rafts: </strong>
                         </p><div><p>No</p></div>
<p></p>                                    
                                                <p class="detail-setting supports"><strong>Supports: </strong>
                         </p><div><p>Yes</p></div>
<p></p>                                    
                                                <p class="detail-setting resolution"><strong>Resolution: </strong>
                         </p><div><p>0.2</p></div>
<p></p>                                    
                                                <p class="detail-setting infill"><strong>Infill: </strong>
                         </p><div><p>20%</p></div>
<p></p>
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Walking ATAT More Detailed Body Pieces

This is a remix for https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1083338


I uploaded the STL files and added some details.  When printing, the details face down on the printer plate don't need supports.  Let the printer bridge across for a rough look.



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<div><p>This is a Nema17 large motor mount for the Ender3 PRO printer. It is recommended to use additional bearing 625. This mount allows you to mount the motor and the table movement is not limited by the motor. V3 - changed shape for easy screw tightening</p></div>
<h3 class="thing-component-header settings print-settings">Print Settings</h3>
<p class="detail-setting printer brand"><strong>Printer Brand: </strong>
                         </p><div><p>Creality</p></div>
<p></p>                                    
                                                <p class="detail-setting printer"><strong>Printer: </strong>
                         </p><div><p>Ender 3 Pro</p></div>
<p></p>                                    
                                                <p class="detail-setting rafts"><strong>Rafts: </strong>
                         </p><div><p>No</p></div>
<p></p>                                    
                                                <p class="detail-setting supports"><strong>Supports: </strong>
                         </p><div><p>No</p></div>
<p></p>                                    
                                                <p class="detail-setting resolution"><strong>Resolution: </strong>
                         </p><div><p>0.2</p></div>
<p></p>                                    
                                                <p class="detail-setting infill"><strong>Infill: </strong>
                         </p><div><p>50%</p></div>
<p></p>                                    
                    <strong>Filament:</strong> 
                    <a href="http://www.amazon.com/s?url=search-alias&amp;field-keywords=Any+ABS%2C+PLA%2C+PETG&amp;tag=tv-auto-20" target="_blank">
                        Any ABS, PLA, PETG                    </a>
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Ender3 PRO motor Y mount

This is a Nema17 large motor mount for the Ender3 PRO printer. It is recommended to use additional bearing 625. This mount allows you to mount the motor and the table movement is not limited by the motor. V3 - changed shape for easy screw tightening


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<div><p>Assembly : <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KNmBc45omB0&amp;feature=youtu.be">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KNmBc45omB0&amp;feature=youtu.be</a></p>
<p>FR :<br>
Moteur &quot;fonctionnelle&quot; : les piston bouge lors que l&apos;on tourne l&apos;arbre</p>
<p>Je recommande fortement l&apos;utilisation de la colle cyanoacrylate pour monter le vilebrequin. (Attention colle extr&#xEA;mement puissante ne pas en mettre trop, une petit goute suffit)</p>
<p>Ne pas oublier de mettre les bielles pendant le montage du vilebrequins </p>
<p>Post-traitement n&#xE9;cessaire (je recommande le faire pendant l&apos;assemblage)</p>
<p>Moteur 16 cylindres en &quot;W&quot; -&gt; W16<br>
Le format W est utilis&#xE9; que par le groupe &quot;Volkswagen&quot;, en particulier dans sa filiale de Super-Car : &quot;Bugatti&quot; o&#xF9; est pr&#xE9;sent un W16 dans toute leurs voitures depuis la Veyron.</p>
<p>EN:<br>
Engine &apos;functional&apos;: the piston moves when the shaft is turned</p>
<p>I highly recommend the use of cyanoacrylate glue to mount the crankshaft. (Warning, extremely powerful glue do not put too much, a small drop is enough)</p>
<p>Post-processing needed (I recommend doing this during assembly)</p>
<p>Do not forget to put the connecting rods during the assembly of the crankshafts</p>
<p>16-cylinder &apos;W&apos; engine -&gt; W16<br>
The W format is only used by the &apos;Volkswagen&apos; group, in particular in its Super-Car subsidiary: &apos;Bugatti&apos; where a W16 is present in all their cars from the Veyron.</p></div>
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W16 Engine (Bugatti)

Assembly : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KNmBc45omB0&feature=youtu.be

FR :
Moteur "fonctionnelle" : les piston bouge lors que l'on tourne l'arbre

Je recommande fortement l'utilisation de la colle cyanoacrylate pour monter le vilebrequin. (Attention colle extrêmement puissante ne pas en mettre trop, une petit goute suffit)

Ne pas oublier de mettre les bielles pendant le montage du vilebrequins 

Post-traitement nécessaire (je recommande le faire pendant l'assemblage)

Moteur 16 cylindres en "W" -> W16
Le format W est utilisé que par le groupe "Volkswagen", en particulier dans sa filiale de Super-Car : "Bugatti" où est présent un W16 dans toute leurs voitures depuis la Veyron.




EN:
Engine 'functional': the piston moves when the shaft is turned

I highly recommend the use of cyanoacrylate glue to mount the crankshaft. (Warning, extremely powerful glue do not put too much, a small drop is enough)

Post-processing needed (I recommend doing this during assembly)

Do not forget to put the connecting rods during the assembly of the crankshafts

16-cylinder 'W' engine -> W16
The W format is only used by the 'Volkswagen' group, in particular in its Super-Car subsidiary: 'Bugatti' where a W16 is present in all their cars from the Veyron.


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<div><p>This a simple remix that I put together.</p>
<p>Out of boredom I give to you a motorcycle parking brake with a Chihuahua head on it.</p>
<p>Should work on scooters and motorcycle.</p>
<p>Files I used</p>
<p>Chihuahua <a rel="nofollow" href="/thing:467894">https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:467894</a></p>
<p>Motorcycle parking Handbrake <a rel="nofollow" href="/thing:3590452">https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3590452</a></p></div>
<h3 class="thing-component-header settings print-settings">Print Settings</h3>
<p class="detail-setting printer brand"><strong>Printer Brand: </strong>
                         </p><div><p>Creality</p></div>
<p></p>                                    
                                                <p class="detail-setting printer"><strong>Printer: </strong>
                         </p><div><p>Ender 3 Pro</p></div>
<p></p>                                    
                                                <p class="detail-setting rafts"><strong>Rafts: </strong>
                         </p><div><p>Doesn&apos;t Matter</p></div>
<p></p>                                    
                                                <p class="detail-setting supports"><strong>Supports: </strong>
                         </p><div><p>No</p></div>
<p></p>                                    
                                                <p class="detail-setting resolution"><strong>Resolution: </strong>
                         </p><div><p>0.16</p></div>
<p></p>                                    
                                                <p class="detail-setting infill"><strong>Infill: </strong>
                         </p><div><p>100%</p></div>
<p></p>                                    
                    <strong>Filament:</strong> 
                    <a href="http://www.amazon.com/s?url=search-alias&amp;field-keywords=Generic+Abs&amp;tag=tv-auto-20" target="_blank">
                        Generic Abs                    </a>

                    Black
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Chihuahua motorcycle parking brake

This a simple remix that I put together.

Out of boredom I give to you a motorcycle parking brake with a Chihuahua head on it.

Should work on scooters and motorcycle.

Files I used

Chihuahua https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:467894

Motorcycle parking Handbrake https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3590452

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<div><p>BMW R2V Engin Table </p></div>
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BMW R2V Engine Table 

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<div><p>L&#xFC;fterhalterung f&#xFC;r 3650/3660 brushless Motoren f&#xFC;r einen 40mm L&#xFC;fter.<br>
Befestigung mit zwei Kabelbindern.<br>
Das Bauteil wird zweimal ben&#xF6;tigt</p>
<h3>Bitte postet Eure Makes und kommentier wie es Euch gef&#xE4;llt oder was ich verbessern sollte.</h3>
<p>Fan bracket for 3650/3660 brushless motors for a 40mm fan.<br>
Mounting with two cable ties.<br>
The component is required twice</p>
<p>Please post your makes and comment how you like it or what I should improve.</p></div>
<h3 class="thing-component-header settings print-settings">Print Settings</h3>
<p class="detail-setting rafts"><strong>Rafts: </strong>
                         </p><div><p>No</p></div>
<p></p>                                    
                                                <p class="detail-setting supports"><strong>Supports: </strong>
                         </p><div><p>No</p></div>
<p></p>
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Fan Mount Brushless Motor 3650/366p, Brushed 540/550 40mm Fan

Lüfterhalterung für 3650/3660 brushless Motoren für einen 40mm Lüfter.
Befestigung mit zwei Kabelbindern.
Das Bauteil wird zweimal benötigt

Bitte postet Eure Makes und kommentier wie es Euch gefällt oder was ich verbessern sollte.
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Fan bracket for 3650/3660 brushless motors for a 40mm fan.
Mounting with two cable ties.
The component is required twice

Please post your makes and comment how you like it or what I should improve.

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<div><p>J&apos;ai trouv&#xE9; le fichier &#xE0; GRABCAD.<br><a rel="nofollow" href="https://grabcad.com/library/os-25-sf-abf-engine-1">https://grabcad.com/library/os-25-sf-abf-engine-1</a><br>
J&apos;ai divis&#xE9; le moteur en deux pour augmenter l&apos;imprimabilit&#xE9;.<br>
Die eigentliche CAD-Datei habe ich auf GRABCAD gefunden (nicht von mir). Ich habe den Motor in zwei H&#xE4;lften aufgeteilt umd die Druckbarkeit zu verbessern.</p></div>
<h3 class="thing-component-header settings print-settings">Print Settings</h3>
<p class="detail-setting printer brand"><strong>Printer Brand: </strong>
                         </p><div><p>Creality</p></div>
<p></p>                                    
                                                <p class="detail-setting printer"><strong>Printer: </strong>
                         </p><div><p>Ender 3 Pro</p></div>
<p></p>                                    
                                                <p class="detail-setting rafts"><strong>Rafts: </strong>
                         </p><div><p>No</p></div>
<p></p>                                    
                                                <p class="detail-setting supports"><strong>Supports: </strong>
                         </p><div><p>No</p></div>
<p></p>                                    
                                                <p class="detail-setting resolution"><strong>Resolution: </strong>
                         </p><div><p>0.2mm</p></div>
<p></p>                                    
                                                <p class="detail-setting infill"><strong>Infill: </strong>
                         </p><div><p>20%</p></div>
<p></p>                                    
                    <strong>Filament:</strong> 
                    <a href="http://www.amazon.com/s?url=search-alias&amp;field-keywords=FILAMENTWORLD+PLA&amp;tag=tv-auto-20" target="_blank">
                        FILAMENTWORLD PLA                    </a>
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O.S.25 RC Engine

J'ai trouvé le fichier à GRABCAD.
https://grabcad.com/library/os-25-sf-abf-engine-1 
J'ai divisé le moteur en deux pour augmenter l'imprimabilité.
Die eigentliche CAD-Datei habe ich auf GRABCAD gefunden (nicht von mir). Ich habe den Motor in zwei Hälften aufgeteilt umd die Druckbarkeit zu verbessern.


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<div><p>Steering bracket made for Minn Kota. Tested on Minn Kota 36lb and it works perfect. Print it as follows:</p>
<p>PETG<br>
230/ 75 temp<br>
100% Infill </p>
<p>Supports not required, but you can put them if you want. </p></div>
<h3 class="thing-component-header settings print-settings">Print Settings</h3>
<p class="detail-setting printer brand"><strong>Printer Brand: </strong>
                         </p><div><p>Creality</p></div>
<p></p>                                    
                                                <p class="detail-setting printer"><strong>Printer: </strong>
                         </p><div><p>Ender 3 Pro</p></div>
<p></p>                                    
                                                <p class="detail-setting rafts"><strong>Rafts: </strong>
                         </p><div><p>Doesn&apos;t Matter</p></div>
<p></p>                                    
                                                <p class="detail-setting supports"><strong>Supports: </strong>
                         </p><div><p>Doesn&apos;t Matter</p></div>
<p></p>                                    
                                                <p class="detail-setting infill"><strong>Infill: </strong>
                         </p><div><p>100%</p></div>
<p></p>                                    
                    <strong>Filament:</strong> 
                    <a href="http://www.amazon.com/s?url=search-alias&amp;field-keywords=Real+PETG&amp;tag=tv-auto-20" target="_blank">
                        Real PETG                    </a>

                    Any
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Minn Kota Trolling Motor Steering Bracket/ Triangle 

Steering bracket made for Minn Kota. Tested on Minn Kota 36lb and it works perfect. Print it as follows:

PETG
230/ 75 temp
100% Infill 

Supports not required, but you can put them if you want. 

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<div><p>Just my design of nut and bolt covers that are IVA compliant.</p>
<p>These fit standard metric nuts and bolts</p></div>
<h3 class="thing-component-header settings print-settings">Print Settings</h3>
<p class="detail-setting printer"><strong>Printer: </strong>
                         </p><div><p>Artillery Sidewinder X1</p></div>
<p></p>                                    
                                                <p class="detail-setting rafts"><strong>Rafts: </strong>
                         </p><div><p>No</p></div>
<p></p>                                    
                                                <p class="detail-setting supports"><strong>Supports: </strong>
                         </p><div><p>Yes</p></div>
<p></p>                                    
                                                <p class="detail-setting resolution"><strong>Resolution: </strong>
                         </p><div><p>0.16</p></div>
<p></p>                                    
                                                <p class="detail-setting infill"><strong>Infill: </strong>
                         </p><div><p>25%</p></div>
<p></p>                                    
                    <strong>Filament:</strong> 
                    <a href="http://www.amazon.com/s?url=search-alias&amp;field-keywords=Polymaker+Polyflex+PLA&amp;tag=tv-auto-20" target="_blank">
                        Polymaker Polyflex PLA                    </a>

                    Black
<h3 class="thing-component-header tips post-printing">Post-Printing</h3>
<p class="detail-image"><img src="https://cdn.thingiverse.com/assets/a2/3e/77/54/55/PXL_20201101_135712660.jpg"></p>
                <p class="detail-caption"><strong>The under side</strong></p>
                    <p class="detail-image"><img src="https://cdn.thingiverse.com/assets/3d/f7/b1/b4/23/PXL_20201101_135729224.jpg"></p>
                    <p class="detail-caption"><strong>The top side</strong></p>
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Metric Nut / Bolt Cover IVA

Just my design of nut and bolt covers that are IVA compliant.

These fit standard metric nuts and bolts

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