AMS Lite Top Mount / Wall Mount alternative for A1

AMS Lite Top Mount / Wall Mount alternative for A1

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0.2mm layer, 5 walls, 15% infill
0.2mm layer, 5 walls, 15% infill
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Multi couleur 0.2mm layer, 5 walls, 15% infill
Multi couleur 0.2mm layer, 5 walls, 15% infill
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Hey guys, thought I'd share this in case anyone is interested. I didn't love how wobbly the A1 was with the AMS Lite mounted on top, and Aurora Tech on YouTube showed a slight degradation in print quality with it mounted on top as well. However, I really like both the convenience and the look of the AMS top-mounted and liked the slightly forward-angled posture that it had. I decided to try designing a wall mount that would make things appear to be top-mounted in this manner. It worked out really well and is extremely sturdy.

 

If you'd like to print it, I went with 5 wall loops and 15% cubic infill with small cube modifiers to achieve 100% infill around the wall mounting holes to take the strain better. This is how things are set up in the 3mf files. It's about a 5.5-6.75hr print and uses a lot less filament, overall, than the whole AMS top mount setup. I used standard-style drywall anchors (pan head screw with plastic molly, ¼" holes in the drywall). I put a small recess where the mount holes are in the back face of the mount to accept that small bit of plastic that protrudes from the wall on those drywall anchors. Worked well to allow the mount to sit fully flush with the wall.

 

Mounting: I recommend mounting it slightly higher than I did, with the very lowest part of the mount flush with the top of the Z axis. Mine's about 3/4" below that, for reference, and can still work if you can pull your printer forward so the spools don't interfere with the toolhead on the tallest of prints. I designed the mount holes with some play so that when you're screwing it in, you can set a level on top of the mount to adjust it perfectly level before tightening things down. There's also a bit of play in the holes that attach the AMS unit to the mount as well, so you can lift one side of the AMS a bit to make minor tweaks if you weren't perfectly level on the wall mounting.


 

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Absolutely perfect. Used White Elegoo PLA.
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Printed with transparent PETG+. Got one big layer line right down the middle but a really solid build. I mounted higher as recommended and it works with the stock PTFE tubing but I would highly recommend ordering the 4000mm length from the store and custom cutting longer tubes.
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PETG filament - OK
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5 stars for sure I printed it in strength and it came out amazing
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printed really good. looks way better then top mount imo. installation was very easy and straightforward.
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Very like it! Solid work!
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I made two of these and they are absolutely perfect! Exactly what I needed. Thanks so much!
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Printed with no issues. Hung my AMS lite on it. works like a champ. thanks
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Any chance you could shorten the height (arm length/depth) so it fits a bit closer to the wall? I'd like to try printing on the A1 Mini and a shorter arm will work better in my mounting scenario too. Thanks!
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No problem! It might get a little tight removing the spools, but there's a little room there to work with. How much shorter were you hoping for?
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Replying to @tlgrimmy :
Awesome! Just enough to fit on the bed of the mini would be perfect. Do you happen to have a mini to compare? I do not have an A1 or larger, but might be able to come up with something to guesstimate. Thanks!
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Replying to @tlgrimmy :
I see it fits on the A1 with some room to spare and the A1 build plate is 76mm larger dimensionally. I wonder if shaving 50-60mm off would be enough? I would print in the same orientation you have the profile set, so just looking to squeeze it on the Mini plate.
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