Mouse trap - humane - catch and release

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My lovely cat (though looks like a l...

My lovely cat (though looks like a l...
On discord @thisiscam mentioned that nozzle mount are usually more accurate (less bias) but also more noisy (more variance)
After testing one nozzle mount he found that it would rotate even after being secured or while securing, so I made one with "arms" specifically for th...
2023-06-14 03:33:41 +0000 UTC View Post
For those not on discord I realized that I haven't really posted the list of updates done to the Apollo lately. And even for those on discord, the incremental tweaks may have gotten lost in the threads. So here they are.
All of these are now updated to latest body and backplate 2023-06-10 05:10:05 +0000 UTC View Post
Courtesy of George aka GxG on discord, he enjoyed the community on discord associated with my patreon so much that he is pre-releasing this design here.
Here is...
Currently only for Spider Pro v3, orbiter 2.0 , but can be adapted, by request, to any currently supported ApolloLander hotend.
Need new backplate new main body and new ducts, Apollo accessories like camera or nozzle light and chains are compatible.
CAD model I f...
2023-06-05 05:31:06 +0000 UTC View Post
Consider this Beta until tested and making sure holes align up on the under side
Currently only Mosquito Magnum & orbiter2.0 (+bowden option), but I now have workflow ready for any hotend conversion from ApolloLander to ApolloExoslide by request.
2023-06-04 20:00:40 +0000 UTC
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If you want to control your printer PSU or leds with a relay and optionally with a physical temporary switch button. Here is some info I found and compiled
First, what not to do:
Don't connect a 10~15amp relay on the 24v side of the PSU, the amperage is in ...
2023-06-02 01:12:41 +0000 UTC View PostAs those of you on discord know, I'm using Orcaslicer these days
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For those that don't know about OrcaSlicer, it's based on BambuSlicer which itself is based on PrusaSlicer. SuperSlicer used to be the go to but development has dramatically slowed down and kinda behind all the other.
This is based on the latest Apollo backplate.
Also has the optional Apollo fan mod (swapping the cover of the right fan, GDStim...
This was a request, I don't have those in hand, they seem very handy as an interface between the printer board and the printer
This also could be use to cram in regular connector and hide the mess, there are 10 opening on top/bottom
box is meant to be secured wit...
2023-05-10 03:35:01 +0000 UTC View Post
Make sure you have a good clean surface and perfect mesh before printing, as the first layer is intricate.
6mm thick, with 4mm clearance between fan and grill.
Use regular self tapping screws like used on computers.
I use this on my printer PSU, and now my fingers don't get slice...
UNTESTED for now, will update when tested
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As long as you are a patron, feel free to sell printed version of those (please don't distribute or sell the digital files)
(also included a no logo model)
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First of all thank you for your support, without it most of these project would remain in their infancy and limited to my printer setup, some project would not even exist.
The shop page has the latest version.of the Apollo and other projects (feel free to request STEP files if not present)...
The Nozzle cam PCB can now conformably be installed behind the left fan.
This will be Rev7 of the main body (I'm exporting each hotend model for it, but should be done in a couple days)
More detailed info on my previous post regarding the nozzle camera itself and link on 2023-04-12 05:23:46 +0000 UTC
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Make sure to print the mount in black otherwise light will be diffused through the mount, and washout...
2023-04-06 04:20:56 +0000 UTC View Post
Rev 2 mostly just makes it easier to install the inner sled (especially the printed ones which have tighter tolerance). No need to replace it with rev1 if you have it installed.
Also added an accessory clamp bases on this design by request in case you are interested, 2023-03-31 23:22:36 +0000 UTC
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This is now fully usable, and a few tweaks, now support for both heat inserts (4.6 and 5mm OD) increased the screen hold depth by 1mm so should be more flush

There is a braket that shifts the pi to...
2023-03-30 19:09:09 +0000 UTC View Post
New probe with ultrafast mesh, and no contact. There was interest, took the gamble of buying it, not knowing if it would work with this setup or not. But it did!
If you want to get it, make sure to get the "normal" version. 2023-03-21 00:32:45 +0000 UTC View Post
Different types that I quickly made and used to attach the belt.
(this is what I used to install the new belt for the new Y tensioner that bring back full Y printable area)
print at 0.2mm layer height or smaller, I would recommend 0.10~0.16
With and without heat inserts, and some...
This is an early test to make sure all fits.
I don't have a stock wheel setup anymore, so I can't test it.
Most important is making sure the endstop is far out enough for Apollo to trigger it before the probe mount hits the block.
If needed I can edit all the Apollo m...
2023-03-02 05:32:55 +0000 UTC View Post
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Update:
With replacement belt ( needs to be slightly longer than stock length ) I was able to get the full Y printable surface back all 235mm front edge to back edge.
Use the 10mm longer model for that.
Not sure if it works with wheels as is, but can adapt it, feel fr...
2023-02-28 04:58:11 +0000 UTC View Post
This actually took many tries to get it solid, but that one has held up over time, print orientation was key
I recommend PETG for its elasticity over PLA
print with at least 3 walls/perimeters
use a brim if print fails, as it's bridging a relatively thin piece, b...

I will see if I can make a new X motor mount for wheel setup that can accommodate the same thing
the model for PC4_M6 needs a small 9.5~10mm ptfe tube sitting between the two pneumatic pieces (PC...
Finally finished it. (and thanks to KtotheStank for testing it)
I made it so that I can relatively easily convert any Apollo currently supported hotend into one of these. So feel free to submit requests
Front fan is a 4020, but spacer included for a 4010
Currently suppo...
2023-02-26 06:39:29 +0000 UTC View Post
Took the gamble of ordering a couple 4wire Sunon fan (no idea if it's genuine or not, but it feels and sounds great.)
And it paid off. It's so much better and very quiet at low RPM with no PWM noise (which come from the low kHz needed for 2wire fans generating an annoying buzz)
This is a bit specific, but can come in handy for such setup.
Meant to hold your X gantry cable bundle routed to the right side.
Simple thing, two parts, secured with a single threaded heat insert and screw M3x6
And zip tie to hold the cable on the dent.
Not sure if it wil...

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This is for REV4 and 5 of the main body only
working on a new setup for the rev6 body
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Playing with it more made me break another one, I e...
2023-02-10 22:47:46 +0000 UTC View Post
edit: thanks to Sethro_ who contacted bambulab we have the following info "Resistance is 100kΩ@25℃(±1%) and B-value is 3950K@25/50℃(±1%)"
And that match the klipper Generic 3950 profile.
sensor_type: Generic 3950
S...
update:
the backtrace didn't fit (would hit the frame), so reworked it, kept the overall length the same as when installed without a brace, so should fit perfectly now.
one model without back brace, and one with the brace
will be included the next Apollo update