10x20 Cable Chain

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<p>Found easier to print the complete chain in one piece. The chain element is slightly modified vs the original - I have increased the clearances between the consecutive elements, because the printed samples (2x) had a real tight fit and I was afraid I put too much effort into the belt with a complete very tight chain.</p> <p>Post print simply lift slightly the outer flanges both sides for each element and the chain becomes loose. The V3 model has built in supports defined between each two elements, that need to be pushed out of course.</p> <p>EDIT 1:<br/> Second model (V2s) uploaded with reduced pins - might help to uncouple / couple the chain elements. The single chain element uploaded too.</p> <p>EDIT 2:<br/> -Third model (V3) uploaded that has built-in (easy removable) support structure added and reinforced side walls. Picture with support structure shown yellow added.<br/> -One interface bracket added, might be useful.</p> <h3>Print instructions</h3><h3>Category: 3D Printer Accessories Summary</h3> <p>Found easier to print the complete chain in one piece. The chain element is slightly modified vs the original - I have increased the clearances between the consecutive elements, because the printed samples (2x) had a real tight fit and I was afraid I put too much effort into the belt with a complete very tight chain.</p> <p>If used for Anycubic you get and four spares.</p> <p>Post print simply lift slightly the outer flanges both sides for each element and the chain becomes loose. The V3 model has built in supports defined between each two elements, that need to be pushed out of course.</p> <p>The complete installation for Anycubic I3 Mega:<br/> <a href="https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2860786">https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2860786</a></p> <p>EDIT 1:<br/> Second model (V2s) uploaded with reduced pins - might help to uncouple / couple the chain elements. The single chain element uploaded too.</p> <p>EDIT 2:<br/> -Third model (V3) uploaded that has built-in (easy removable) support structure added and reinforced side walls. Picture with support structure shown yellow added.<br/> -One interface bracket added, might be useful (and) to test how the AI3M hotend final connector (green) will pass through the chain. Should be 0.5mm clearance but the slicer settings and printing quality might decrease it.</p> <h3> Print Settings</h3> <p><strong>Printer:</strong> Anycubic I3 Mega</p> <p><strong>Rafts:</strong> No</p> <p><strong>Supports:</strong> No</p> <p><strong>Resolution:</strong> 0.2</p> <p><strong>Infill:</strong> 100%</p> <p><strong>Filament:</strong> Any ABS or ASA highly recommended <br/> <strong>Notes:</strong></p> <p>Printed without supports, but I have got some (minor, no functional impact) delamination in the top side that could be prevented with a simple support (per element) - last picture as example. Your choice :)</p> <p>Edit 2: Use V3 model - it should reduce the delamination issue to minimum.</p>