Printables download for this tweak to the mod: https://www.printables.com/model/785667-flashforge-adventurer-5m-ad5m-simpler-easier-faste
Purchase links for Flashforge Adventurer 5M printer:
Currently $299 on Amazon (affiliate link) - https://amzn.to/3IyoUCD
Currently $299 at manufacturer (not an affiliate link) - https://www.flashforgeshop.com/product/adventurer-5m-3d-printer?cID=31
Flashforge Adventurer 5M DIY printed enclosure upgrade: https://wiki.flashforge.com/en/knowledge_corner/printer-mod-and-diy
Cable chain portion of mod is available at same link:
https://wiki.flashforge.com/en/knowledge_corner/printer-mod-and-diy
The Flashforge Adventurer 5M ("AD5M") is a fantastic printer at a great price. The design for the printed enclosure upgrade is very nicely designed and well thought out. There was really only one aspect of the design that seemed could be improved.
This is a simpler, easier, faster, and more durable… drag chain termination at the hotend/extruder. Two prep steps and three install steps:
Steps to prepare:
• Print one extra cable chain link and install it onto the chain. (This should bring the total links to 21. If you still need the file for printing the chain, click here and tap on the menu choice labelled “If you want to do 100% DIY： Drag chain kit”.)
• Print the two parts in this listing (using 40% infill for strength), and CA glue them together as shown below. The parts print as oriented and without any need of support.
Steps to install:
1. Attach the new part to the cable chain. (It has a part at the top that resembles the male end of a cable chain link.)
2. Where the cable goes into the hotend / extruder, there is a small tab with two screws in it. This tab secures the cable. Remove the two small screws, and save them for reuse.
3. Replace the small tab with the bottom of the new part. Tighten the same two screws into it that used to hold the old tab in place. Save the old tab if you wish, just in case.
That's pretty much it. You're now done. All the other steps from the install should be followed as in the manual for the enclosure upgrade.
Other cool options for the AD5M:
You may also like my other AD5M related design work:
https://www.printables.com/model/785667-flashforge-adventurer-5m-ad5m-simpler-easier-faste
https://www.printables.com/model/813334-flashforge-adventurer-5m-ad5m-printed-camera-mount
https://www.printables.com/model/814546-flashforge-adventurer-5m-ad5m-nozzle-storage-box-t
https://www.printables.com/model/827706-flashforge-adventurer-5-ad5m-led-mod-accessory-buc
https://www.printables.com/model/828632-flashforge-adventurer-5-ad5m-led-light-bars-mod-ac
https://www.printables.com/model/834011-flashforge-adventurer-5m-ad5m-side-cutter-mount-v1
https://www.printables.com/model/834097-flashforge-adventurer-5m-ad5m-improved-spool-holde
https://www.printables.com/model/1119699-flashforge-ad5m-enclosure-hinge-remixed-to-be-easi
Use Klipper stuff on stock hardware, such as Mainsail, Fluidd, and Klipperscreen, etc, with the stock Klipper install on the AD5M's main board, as shown in the first image above. Get it here:
• https://github.com/xblax/flashforge_adm5_klipper_mod
Check out other cool AD5M related options here:
• https://github.com/g992/flashforge-ad5m-5mpro-research
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