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Brian S. Stephan edf5729a85
document a trick for getting panels out in this frictioned world
Signed-off-by: Brian S. Stephan <bss@incorporeal.org>
2024-03-14 18:59:27 -05:00
Brian S. Stephan 3a1494c021
s/spacer/standoff/
I honestly never remember the difference, but might as well be
consistent

Signed-off-by: Brian S. Stephan <bss@incorporeal.org>
2024-03-14 18:52:25 -05:00
Brian S. Stephan 9125105b42
correct name of the extra extended side piece
Signed-off-by: Brian S. Stephan <bss@incorporeal.org>
2024-03-09 12:49:49 -06:00
3 changed files with 23 additions and 4 deletions

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@ -97,11 +97,11 @@ Filament masses from Bambu Studio estimates, using Bambu PLA Basic.
of 2023-09-12)
* 4 M3 flange nuts to connect Neutrik D plates to frames: **$0.34 USD** (you can get a pack of 100 on Amazon for $8.50,
as of 2023-09-12)
* 8 45mm M4 spacers to connect panels to frames: **$2.40 USD** (you can get a pack of 10 on AliExpress for $3, as of
* 8 45mm M4 standoffs to connect panels to frames: **$2.40 USD** (you can get a pack of 10 on AliExpress for $3, as of
2023-09-12)
* You could 3D print these too, but you're probably better off with brass ones as they give some weight to the
stick anyway
* You can also use a shorter length with longer bolts, or combine multiple spacers, if either of those yield better
* You can also use a shorter length with longer bolts, or combine multiple standoffs, if either of those yield better
prices
* 8 16mm M4 bolts to connect top plates to frames: **$0.72 USD** (you can get a pack of 100 on Amazon for $9, as of
* 8 12mm M4 bolts to connect bottom plates to frames: **$0.72 USD** (you can get a pack of 100 on Amazon for $9, as of

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# Assembly and Tips
Just some miscellaneous notes for any dear reader, or more likely, my own forgetful self.
## Removing Inset Panels
As of v4.1 (or in v3), the top and bottom inset panels both insert into the frame, inside the frame "lip", meaning that
when everything is put together, they create a flush surface (more or less). This can make them hard to get out, as you
can't grab anything to get any leverage, and especially with v4.1, the plastic posts to aid the friction fit make it
even harder to muscle out --- in fact, even if you could get an edge and start yanking, you'd probably just break some
of the plastic.
You can instead use the reverse side and the hex standoffs to push a panel out, as so:
1. Loosen, or completely remove, the hex bolts for the panel you would like to remove.
2. Flip the stick over, and remove the hex bolts on the opposite side.
3. Screw in longer bolts, or anything else that'll fit into the hole without going flush against the panel.
4. Push the long bolts in, thus pushing the standoffs, thus pushing the desired panel out from within.
5. You may have to even get a mallet and tap on a bolt, occasionally, as everything can be *pretty* tight.

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@ -23,7 +23,7 @@ module side_and_bottom_frame_piece_extension() {
}
}
module extra_extended_bottom_left_or_right_frame_piece() {
module extra_extended_left_or_right_frame_piece() {
difference() {
side_frame_piece();
// chop off the old edge which is getting replaced with the extension
@ -32,4 +32,4 @@ module extra_extended_bottom_left_or_right_frame_piece() {
translate([-frame_x/2+frame_bevel_height*2, 0, 0]) rotate([0, -90, 0]) side_and_bottom_frame_piece_extension();
}
extra_extended_bottom_left_or_right_frame_piece();
extra_extended_left_or_right_frame_piece();