This in an improvement on my previous Magnetic Effector. Its improvements are: it holds up to three 5015 centrifugal fans, a LED light ring and a z-probe. This provides plenty of cooling for printing PLA and a well-lit work area.There are versions for both E3D and J-Head hotends.

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Description

The E3D version was designed and tested to work with an E3D hotend or a Geeetech all-metal hotend.

The J-Head version has been tested to work with a Genuine J-Head hotend.

I use the z-probe temporarily for auto-calibration.

You might want to use these with my carriage designs.

If you need the ball studs, I had quite a few made, so I offer them for $1 each.

I also precisely build carbon fiber arms to work with these.

2016-02-15: Updated to add versions for J-Head hotends, add the z-probe, and tightened the part which secures the hotend.

2016-03-28: Updated to add a version which works with the Ultibots K250 carriages (for use with 2020 extrusions).

Materials and methods

- Up to three 5015 centrifugal fans similar to these: http://www.ebay.com/itm/6-pcs-Brushless-DC-Cooling-Blower-Fan-5015B-12V-50x50x15mm-2-Wires/141324730524

- An LED light ring, which has an outside diameter of 60mm and inside diameter of 50mm. There are many inexpensive ones on Amazon and eBay.

- 6 ball studs (which I sell for $1 each, plus postage).

- 6 M3 Nyloc nuts for the ball studs.

- 2 M3x10 socket head cap screws and 2 M3 nuts.

- an M3x25 socket head cap screw and M3 nut for each fan.

- a small amount of tape, for shimming the hotend, to make it tight. Silicone glue or caulking, or rubber cement also works well.

- a switch if you would like to use the z-probe. I only use the z-probe for auto-calibration and then I remove it.

- a 30mm axial fan, if you are using a J-Head.

Issues

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Comments

CatherineRodriguez added this to the kl collection 2 months ago

Scott Thomas added this to the delta collection 7 months ago

DarikaLee added this to the qasdf collection over 1 year ago

duyduy added this to the delta collection about 3 years ago

fitzterra added this to the DeltaPrinters collection about 3 years ago

Jamie added this to the 3DP - Kossel collection about 5 years ago

Orandajin added this to the Magball Update collection about 5 years ago

Joshua Allen added this to the Delta collection over 5 years ago

Brocknoviatch added this to the Delta Parts collection almost 6 years ago

ntgorilla printed this almost 7 years ago

Printed on:: Custom Delta
Result:: Actually printed 2 of these, one with 50% infill, other with 100%. Fits perfectly with E3D V6. I used the 50% infill one to print the 100% infill one. Awesome design Haydn! Also using your variation of the magnetic arms, and they're great too.
Feedback:: I use the DC42 IR sensor with fan mount, but am always paranoid about how close it is to the print. I like your Z-probe adapter, and think it would be neat to make one that would support the IR sensor. Seriously awesome work!

ianlee74 commented almost 7 years ago

You poor baby ;) Thanks for the info.

Haydn Huntley commented almost 7 years ago

@Ian,

The center-to-center distance between the ball studs is 48mm.

Sorry it has taken me so long to reply, but I was on a sailboat in the Caribbean without much internet access for the past few weeks! :-)

ianlee74 commented almost 7 years ago

What's the distance between the magballs (center to center)?

Haydn Huntley commented about 7 years ago

The ideal size LED light ring has an 60mm outside diameter and a 50mm inside diameter.

You can find them inexpensively on eBay and Amazon.

steveb1475 added this to the Printer Parts collection about 7 years ago

steveb1475 commented about 7 years ago

Great effector. Just printing another for a spare as I just had to replace mine after a series of unfortunate events... I had a hard time finding a light ring with the correct dimensions to fit inside the groove, got a 60mm OD with a smaller ID that works ok though.

Thanks Haydn for the great design and thanks for the CF magnetic arms, they are working great!

alexasahis added this to the Effector collection over 7 years ago

Rockrdr added this to the Kossel collection over 7 years ago

Håkan Berg added this to the HeffaBot collection almost 8 years ago

ckaos added this to the Kossel collection almost 8 years ago

Haydn Huntley published this design about 8 years ago

Magnetic Effector with 3 Fans and LED Light Ring for Kossel Plus

This in an improvement on my previous Magnetic Effector. Its improvements are: it holds up to three 5015 centrifugal fans, a LED light ring and a z-probe. This provides plenty of cooling for printing PLA and a well-lit work area.There are versions for both E3D and J-Head hotends.