Flying extruder delta printer part

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Hello I bring to you the most advanced flying extruder mod I've ever seen. I designed this because I could not find this mod so that it would not effect the printer head what so ever. With the right adjustment this apparatus hangs almost weightless above the extruder using two concepts, First being inward tension, like a rubber band on a vertical pipe and second being the elasticity of the rubber bands from above (or key chain pull cords) you can see my design in action and see the construction on my instagram @CULTOFDOPE. Project info: All of the parts are designed to be printed flat without supports to make this extremely easy to print. It is also designed to snap together but that is something I added for general use and have not tested the tolerances yet being mine I have made to be screwed together with #1 wood screws. These holes are still available if you manage to find #1 x 3/8 long wood screws. Mine were from mini hinge kits for model houses. Hardware: 18x #1 x 3/8 wood screws (optional) 3x 3d printer V wheels with 3x 3mm x18mm screws with NUTS for wheels 3x 3mm x 63mm or 1/8"x 2" with NUTS I used 1/8" Machine screws 6x 3mm x 10mm machine screws with NUTS 1X Bic pen housing cut to length to help support bowden tube at top of homing position 3X Compression springs 5/16 diameter x 1" not sure strength mine are a from a home depot variety pack. 3x Rubber bands or 3 key chain retracting cords I used rubber bands with spring steel from a sweeper truck curb brush ( COLLECTED FROM THE STREET IN ANY MAJOR CITY) Key chain pull cords are most likely better I just have bought the weaker version. I tried the heavy duty metal encased ones but were to strong. If you have any questions feel free to ask or request tutorials. If I get enough people wanting this I will do a whole intense write up and video how to. Hope this helps you upgrade your printer to the next level! Sheldon,