theONE system - one system, all the solutions. External spool, filament guide, left side buffer/hub.

theONE system - one system, all the solutions. External spool, filament guide, left side buffer/hub.

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First Version
First Version
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15.4 h
5 plates
4.9(11)

with AMS buffer bracket
with AMS buffer bracket
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12.9 h
4 plates
5.0(3)

No AMS brackets
No AMS brackets
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12 h
4 plates

with AMS hub bracket
with AMS hub bracket
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13.6 h
4 plates

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Description

Hello guys,

 

this project was created to keep the printer in a small space (bookshelf, for example).

I designed a single system that takes up very little space and allows you to:

 

  • move the AMS buffer to the side (reducing bends and cm of pipe);
  • integrate the splitter with a simple 90 degree bend;
  • include an arm that holds the external spool holder;
  • integrate entrance for the outer material;
  • make sure that the spool of external material can be inserted even though there is only 10 cm of space on the side;
  • and much more, beacause the system is fully expansible.

 

Before starting with the project there are 3 important things you need to remember:

 

I've been testing the system for 3 months (with excellent incredible results). During this trial period, everything went perfectly. Everything runs smooth, never jams nor has any kind of problems.

 

Now I wanna give you a guide to assemble the system (you can find all the materials you will need on the slide 7):

  • first, after having printed everything, you will have to insert 5 nuts into the appropriate holes provided in the 2 arms. Use tweezers, heat the nuts and insert them until the end (be careful). I also add a little drop of epoxy glue in the holes to fix everything.
  • insert the arms into the appropriate spaces on the base and secure them with 5 screws (20mm);
  • screw the PTFE connector on the smaller arm;
  • connect the base with the back of the printer with 4 screws (16mm). 1 on the top and 3 on the bottom.
  • fix the support for the splitter or the button (depending on which one you decide to use) with a 20mm screw;
  • prepare two PTFE tubes. One of 23.7mm (from buffer to splitter) and the other of 17.2mm (from small arm to splitter);
  • fix the buffer and connect the tubes to the splitter.
  • now, if you decide to use the original holder, you should mount it in the support, insert the nuts and secure holder and support with m3 screws (8 mm); remember to look at the ONE ROLLER, it will be much more efficient than the standard holder.
  • this will be the result:

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First Version
UPDATE: Got an issue with the Y splitter. My PTFE tube from the extruder was bend too much and blocked the filament. I've removed the splitter holder with worked for me. Idea is good, but the angle is too agresive for my taste. Holder should be those 5mm deeper (closer to printer) Nice print, but got problem with the nuts. I would exchange them and use brass interts instead..
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flip em, put the outside tube to the lower power on the splitter.
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Bloody brilliant bit of engineering mate! At this point I'll go ahead and do your chute system to bring that around to the side as well and totally eliminate the need for any rear access to the machines on the rack. Thanks for sharing all this work with the community!
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thank you for these wonderful words!
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good work.
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Great result!
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I like the design of your back plate. Being fixed at several different point on the back of the printer helps to stop it from twisting due to the cantilever action of the spool holder arm. Its nice and secure. I don't have an AMS just yet and so not sure where my AMS will be sitting when I do get it, so I printer the small plate back plate for now. I do like that you included the splitter and bracket. The filament guide maybe a little over kill in its design and because I just printed everything in PLA and don't have the Support filament I had some major issues getting the supports to break away from this item. But that's on me for not checking the setting better. In all I like this design and setup works well.
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Hi Blueyb, thanks for your feedback! It’s a good suggestion to reduce the filament guide, I will work on it!
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with AMS buffer bracket
The printer's designated space in the nook necessitates placing the AMS on the left side, but unfortunately, all the cables are too short. The standard design recommends positioning the AMS on top or to the right of the printer. Despite these challenges, this printing project has turned out perfectly! The fit is exactly what I needed—couldn't be happier with the results. Love this, prefect fit... exactly what I needed.
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This design is very good. Works super with my one AMS system on the left side. I am thinking about getting a second AMS unit soon. Will there be a version of this design for the AMS hub as well? Would be much appreciated!
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Hi Toga! Thanks for your comment! Could you give an idea of how you would like to arrange the AMS? One on top of the other on the side?
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Replying to @MarcoTiburtini :
Yes exactly! One on top of the other, on the let side of the printer is my thinking :) So the AMS hub would be placed about at the same place where the regular AMS feeder, not sure of the word of it, is placed on your model :)
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understand! it seems an easy modify but unfortunately I don’t have the AMS Hub: I could catch the shape from a picture but I need help with precise measurements.. If you can help me with measurements I have no problem on publishing a version of the bracket for the Hub. Let me know!
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What size nuts do I need? Would be a good idea to add a material list right at the top!
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slide 7
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it has been made, and honestly, pretty cool.
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thank you Robert!
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with AMS buffer bracket
Work of {engineering} art
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is there a hardware kit you recommend?
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Hello, Unfortunately no! It depends on the version you need.
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