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ApolloLander - stock plate and linear rails
🕑 Added 2022-08-27 00:19:13 +0000 UTC----
Hot threaded insert
m3 x 4mm Length x 5mm Diameter - https://amzn.to/3Z1Rwej
Or
m3 x 4mm Length x 4.6mm Diameter - https://amzn.to/42tuoHu
(a few older designs require 5mmOD)
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Latest update - June 9 2023
get the latest in the Master repo post HERE
I'm not going by rev anymore but simply by dates, if you need old archive file let me know, but would highly recommend using the latest models.
May ~ June 2023
- Updated backplate, with front slot ADXL removed (wasn't used often, looked great but was more troublesome than helping), instead added mounting point on the top (with heat inserts), on which you can mount an ADXL345 directly
- WAMBAM backplate compatibility, allowing top mounted linear rail, or just simply a alternative linear mounting option, with metal belt holder.
- backplate has a bigger arch above the fans to fit the larger sunon fan more conformably
- I've been updating models adding them to the zip, either by request or when I get a little moment. the major work is done, just the conversion to latest model and exporting the files takes time.
- bambulab hotend mount is improved and compatible with previous bambu mainbody/backplate
- Creality Spider v3 pro, has top mounted model for the linear rail model
- FAN MOD, where the right fan cover is swapped with a tweaked printed fan cover (non destructive), but requires a dedicated duct and dedicated main body model, done by request for now, but will eventually add this mod to all hotend.
- dual 5020 fan model on linear rails now exist and I can convert any apollo supported hotend this setup (currently only spider v3 pro), found in the "Custom Apollo" zip
- Apollo CoreXY (targeted for Ender Mercury ZeroG mod) now exist and I can convert any apollo supported hotend this setup (currently mosquito and rapido exist), found in the "Custom Apollo" zip
Rev44 - april
Restructure of the file hierarchy,
newer ducts
Rev43
- Main body rev7 for nozzle cam PCB (updated almost everything, except one or two) - get camera mount from camera post, forgot to add it, will do on next round
- New duct prototypes for rev 6 and 7, with larger opening.
- updated a few other hotend that were not updated to rev 6, they are now at rev 7
- lockdown alternative main body model for linear rail only that rigidify the main body fully, zero play left on the entire Apollo, it becomes one solid rock. Drawback is it takes longer to separate it from the backplate, but even with that model you can leave it without securing it and will be as the non lockdown one. Which is still very rigid.
- new belt holder for linear rail, adds screw point for lockdown model and a couple point to attach an ADXL345 ( not sue if it's a good idea to mount an adxl there but will give test it out. By Al of these extra mounting point can be used for other accessories
Rev42
- Rev 6 of the main body/ducts for most hotends (rev4~5 ducts will fit and work, just not visually in line ), rev4~5 files are still in the zip (under clearly labeled subfolder) - nothing currently functionally better compared to rev5 of the main body, just style. Only baseline height and UHF ducts for now, other odd ones will come soon.
- Backplates are unchanged in term of compatibility between rev 4~5~6 of the main body
- All rev 5 and rev 6 fan slots are wider (to accommodate slightly wider fan like sunon), rev6 improves a bit on it, and widens the tabs slot (based on recent feedback)
- updated APUS extruder backplate for XG and Rapido hotend
Rev 6 on the left / Rev 4~5 on the right
Rev41
- Beacon3d scanner/probe support (beacon3d.com) - works on X linear rail setup only.
- New ducts for it, with back mounting point (2mm up, baseline and UHF)
- (I haven't made the beacon mount yet for the 2mm higher ducts, but its no issue and will make it soon)
- setting up a "group buy" on discord to try and get a 24~48h coupon (join if interested) - it's a long shot, but willing to try, just going to contact them saying we have X number of people interested that would buy it in the next 48h ( from the time we get the coupon ) and if they would be willing to offer a coupon ( I have no affiliation with them, so may not even happen, but it's worth a shot)
Rev 40
- Rev 5.0 of the main body - dual vertical cable channel aka dual ears
- inspired by a request on the ApolloMini
- Not added to all hotend yet, feel free to request, but most common ones are supported.
- 100% compatible with current backplate/ducts/etc
- APUS support for Dropeffect XG model
Rev 39.1
- Added other Spider hotend support (round one, look at picture inside the hotend folder) - untested
- Taichi now support dual Sherpa mini
- Added wide fan main body alternative for multiple hotends (seems like 5015 Sunon fans are wider than average), feel free to request it if I didn't make it for your hotend.
Rev 38.1
- tweaked ducts (2mm higher, baseline and UHF) to be easier to print (no need to reprint)
- baseline ducts are now the one with 2mm clearance (instead of 4mm)
- added side mounted M8 probe mount
Rev 37
- Thanks to your patronage I was able to get the Fusion360 subscription, making things a bit more efficient - So wanted to thank you so very much!!!
- I removed old models of the Apollo from the updated zip, but will leave an ARCHIVE zip (rev36) just in case, which has older revisions within it.
- This is Rev4.2 tweaks to the main body and backplate (backward compatible with rev4.1 and rev4 of the body/ducts, which has been around since Rev26 of the Apollo zip )
- Updated the heat insert holes ( looks like a crosshair), which broke my fusion file, so spent the last couple weeks fixing it and breaking it again, and fixing it once more (has 1200 timeline steps so it takes time)
- Hotend model is now stamped on the body and backplate
- Added a little squirrel hidden stamp for fun
- tweaked the backplate front, just for aesthetic
- Removed Ender 6 mounting point for a cleaner look, and less confusion (can always add them for people wanting to test it on ender6, still unsure of compatibility )
- Will be adding support to BMG, sherpa micro and Vz-Hextrudort-Low to all hotend (if compatibility allow), and of course the "classics", orbiter 1.5/2.0 and sherpa mini
- Everyday (if I can) I'll be adding rev4.2 of main body and backplates (over 300 files to export), it will stay as revision 37, and will just add round1,2,3... , until I update all the hotends then jump to rev38.
- list of currently updated/added hotend to rev4.2 for the main body (along with updated backplate):
- - dragonfly BMO
- - dragonfly BMS
- - V6/revo6
- - Creality Spider
- - Creality Spider pro
- - Bambulab hotend (tested and works great)
- - Dropeffect XG
- - Mosquito (& Magnum)
- - Creality stock hotend
- - Rapido HF/UHF
- - Dragon UHF (works in HF config)
- - Revo CR
- - taichi
- - Dragon ST & HF
- - NF Crazy
- - stock hotend moved forward 3.5mm from other setup
- Hotend zip reached the single file max upload so had to break it in two.
- 1of2 has Creality and Phaetus, 2of2 has E3d, Mellow, bambulab and others
- Added a few STEP files, probe, and E3dv6
- If you are planning on (re)printing feel free to let me know which model, otherwise I will be working on this in a random order
Rev36
- New belt mount for linear rail (same that was posted separately)
- front flat duct for 2mm lower for better visibility
- front flat duct for 2mm lower model with back cutout to be removable on ender3 stock plate
- All main body have been updated with new heat insert hole profile (labeled rev4.1), to support 4.6mmØ OD threaded heat inserts, now going to export all the backplate and accessories with this same profile (that will be in rev37).
- I'm hoping it still works with 5mmØ insterts, if not, in the "old revision" subfolder you will find the rev4.0 of the main body which definitely works with 5mmØ OD
- (my printer is down currently so haven't been able to try myself yet)
Rev35
- by request - Added support (stock plate / wheel only) to Mosquito for creality (can add rail support by request ) - BMG / Orbiter2 / Sherpa mini - untested, may have minor issues as it's a weird hotend, if so please report, thanks -
- ducts and probe for "Mosquito for creality" non standard height
- by request, for wheel setup, added normal duct with back cutout to be removable without apollo disassembly (need print support)
Rev34
- fixed UHF left duct
- added CRtouch for UHF setup
Rev33
- broke the zip in two piece instead of by hotend brands
- The BLtouch and CRtouch are slightly taller, lowering the probe by 1.5mm and 2mm respectively
- also added quick print 2mm spacers for the BLtouch/CRoutch instead of using nuts (you can also scale them in z in your slicer as needed)
Rev32
- zip was getting to big, so had to break it down in parts, you'll need the CORE zip and one of the HOTEND zip for your setup
- updated side mount bltouch/crtouch/m12 probe to work on wheel setup
Rev 31
- Added support to Creality Spider Pro (orbiter 2.0 and sherpa, other extruder by request)
Rev 29~30
(taichi was not exported correctly in rev 29)
- Taichi - dual Orbiter 2.0 direct drive (can work in bowden as well)
- Generic Dual color hotend (aliexpress) - dual Orbiter 2.0 direct drive only (can make a bowden by request)
- included some step file (which were posted here separately)
Rev28
- Vz-Hextrudort-Low Exrtuder support - Mosquito
- This is not common enough, so that will only be done by request.
- https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DEI30F1 (should come back in stock someday) - can possibly be printed ( https://github.com/VzBoT3D/Vz-HextrudORT/tree/main/STLs%20and%20BOM ) and uses guts of BMG from what I understand.
Rev27
- new left duct option with more visibility
- Led strip 12m x 30mm mount (needs double sided tape)
- mgn9h for stock hotend
- LGX lite adapter (use sherpa backplate)
- overall cleanup of the zip, and updated notes
- Mellow Fly sht 36 mount for orbiter 2 and sherpa (based on https://github.com/MapleLeafMakers/FLY-SHT36_Mounts ), with new chain mount to fit it.
- and probably a few other minor things that I added but forgot what they are
Rev26 - start of rev4 of the main body/duct
- Included rev4 middle block model and rev4 duct for all hotends, and UHF ducts (rev3 is in "old subfolders")
- To install these, you first slide it flush from the back for the "hook" to grab on then screw it in the fron
Rev25 - latest rev3 of the main body/duct
- Stock hotend backplate improvements (used to be based on Revo CR, but now fully custom)
- Included early rev4 middle block model and rev4 duct (for now in subfolders as they are still untested as of now) (rev4 as in 4th major revision with of the middle block)
- M12 probe side mount
rev24
- Initial (untested) support for APUS extruder combination with the XG hotend
- Added new renders showing heat inserts locatio
rev22 & 23
- Added BMG mount for Mosquito and Dragonfly BMS (consider them prototypes, if any issues let me know)
- Added BMG mount for stock and revo CR
- Bowden adapter (using Orbiter 2.0) added to zip (unchanged from other post)
- Minor fix to main body on all model, front fan bottom mounting point were off vertically in relation to the top mounting points by 0.6mm, small enough that it wasn't noticed or reported, but noticed it today, and fixed it
rev18 -> 21 - Start of rev3 of the main body/duct
- NF Crazy Plus
- Mosquito MAGNUM
- updated middle block (technically Rev3 for my own internal revision number), from the separate post, mostly just side probe, and zip ties, so no need to reprint if you don't need that.
- middle block has many zip ties holes.
- Side mounted BLtouch / CRtouch
- Updated duct to match the new middle block (old ducts will still work), new ones are should be a teeny tiny bit stronger on the front clip, they are otherwise the same
- duct with integrated mini backplate to hold wires for wheel setups
- recent ducts prototypes are included (single fan, interconnected dual fan)
- KP3s prototype for BMS included - untested
- Exoslide direct mount for Rapido and orbiter 2 included
- Anet 8/Zonestar P802 backplate included
- Klack temporary prototype included (this will be dropped once I make a new system), use Kevin Akasam klack rev 2 for the remaining needed pieces
- Parametric fusion file for 7 bit holder included - to change led angle
- included latest cable chain files in the zip for linear rail setup
- Sherpa Micro - initial support, send your request if you want it now.
- Mosquito MAGNUM
- Stock/RevoCR simple bowden setup
- added Neptune Elegoo into the "Side Projects" folder (stock/bowden)
- Added dedicated BLtouch side mount.
rev17: latest rev2 of the main body/duct
- added m2 nuts holes to the led holder
- Dragon and Rapido were missing orbiter 2 back / sherpa mount for e3 backplate model.
- added experimental print with both duct connected in the back
rev16:
- Added a bltouch / crtouch left side mount prototype that works with existing apollo models, uses a single M3x25 screws, and two heat inserts, seems sturdy.
- v6/revo6 for e3 backplate was missing orbiter and sherpa mounting holes
- also a little filler piece if you don't have an adxl345
rev15:
- BMS fix
- added untested side bltouch, uses M3x30
- X offset is -54.124
- Y offset is -7.124 for dragon/v6/rapido
- -12.624 for stock/BMS
- -11.124 for XG
rev13 & 14:
- RevoVoron
- NF crazy original (not pro or plus model) now supported with ender3 backplate (rail worked with mosquito model already)
- small minor fix on the mosquito model (not worth a reprint)
rev12:
- Had a bug on the last revision on some hotend for the linear rail block (Dragon ), with top two through hole being accidentally sealed, or missing accessories mount (BMO)
- Updated the Dragon linear rail backplate piece to be one block.
rev11:
- Dragonfly BMO, v6, all dragons, Rapido now have orbiter1.5 in both orientation
- Updated E3Dv6 fusion file with an editable tolerance gap above the hotend, and generation of smaller tolerance test model as well.
- added rev2 relabeled tolerance test models tweaked by zogthegreat
rev10:
- Dragonfly BMS , Stock and RevoCR were missing direct drive mount on the previous revisions, that's now fixed, also added Orbiter 1.5 facing both direction for these hotends (will do the same for all the other hotend, but had to push this update quickly)
- added larger 26mm led, and STEP file to the zip
- added v6 tolerance fusion360 file to tweak your own tolerance easily (use the parameter window)
- added modified tolerance test file (now with printed labels) by zogthegreat to the zip
- added the X endstop (using 10x11 chains with 3 mounting point) for chain setup to the zip (for other pieces visit the chain page here)
rev6 & 7 & 8 & 9:
- Added a new belt mount, compatible with 6 and 9mm belts and double slotted for belts that don't reach
- Mosquito Hotend (mgn12h and mgn9h)
- New backplate for V6/Revo 6 linear rail mgn12h
- Dragonfly BMO mount fix
- Added v6 tolerance test with labels as a operate zip for now - thanks to zogthegreat for adding labels
- Added a v6 "backplate generator" using editable parameters (both rail and wheels models), to create your v6 backplate with the best tolerance, only orbiter 2 facing forward, but if you want other I can add more models to the file, just let me know. – In fusion360, click on the "modify" drop down and select "change Parameter", where you can edit the values)
rev4 and rev5:
- Overall cleanup of the model (removed unnecessary mount point for rail model, and removed the left mounting hole behind the fan)
- tweaked from fan to hotend opening on some model.
- Dragonfly BMO
- UHF ducts for dragon UHF and Rapido UHF (will very likely be worked on some more, but should be usable as is, and will be easy to swap later)
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I think it has reached a point where it is safe to use, at least from a general point f view, new models with added hotend may have issues, in most cases shoudl be workable, so we are now entering the BETA phase (will delete the zip from the older post, and eventually deleted the post themselves)
And just like the Saturn, heat inserts M3 x 4mm long x 5mm OD
And M3 screws of different length, M3x6, M3x8, M3x10, M3x12, M3x16, M3x20, M3x25, M3x30 may be used depending on your setup.
Only generic adxl is supported: 16x20mm with 15mm M3 mounting hole separation.
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LED - 7bit rgb (model with through hole soldering point):
https://www.adafruit.com/product/2226
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08FB14S5P
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256803254372688.html
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Screw behind left fan isn't needed and hard/impossible access anyway, so no heat insert needed on the linear rail backplate either
Order of install
- heat inserts
start with main block aka fan-block
- led lights (wire will go behind the right back side of the front fan)
- front fan (secure bottom screws) - make sure to not pinch led wires
- left fan (secure bottom screw)
- bltouch
- route wires to go behind the right fan
- install right fan (secure bottom screw)
- install ducts, and secure each with screw
that's it! that whole block is one piece, and easy enough to remove all at once to check hotend
now the backplate
- don't forget the heat inserts for adxl if using those
- mount the adxl345 if using it
- make sure you understand how the hotend will be secured, easier to understand before the plate is mounted
- mount the printed backplate, for stock backplate and stock like hotend (dragonfly BMS included) make sure the screws are long enough to "bite" into the backplate. for linear rail just make sure the screws are the right length, not too long/not too short.
- mount your hotend (some hotend you have to install then 180 degree , rapido make sure wire come out the back right at an angle)
- add fan block carefully while routing hotend wires. shoudl have a small snap to hold itself.
- secure with the top two screws, and top side fans (so if you have any issues with your hotend those are the four screws to remove the fan block + extruder)
- figure out ptfe length between hotend and extruder. roughly the same as saturn (there are minor vertical adjustment on some hotend position, like the dragon)
- mount extruder and secure.
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Supported extruder:
- orbiter 1.5 (front orientation)
- orbiter 2.0 (front/back orientation)
- sherpa mini (front/back orientation)
- sherpa micro
- vz hextrudort
- BMG
- APUS by request
Supported hotends:
- Stock Ender / microswiss
- Mosquito
- DropEffect XG
- Dragon ST/HF
- Dragon UHF (and HF config)
- Rapido HF/UHF
- Dragonfly BMS
- Dragonfly BMO
- v6
- Revo 6
- Revo CR
- RevoVoron
- NF Crazy (original, not pro or plus)
- spider v3 pro
Supported Printer
Any printer that is similar to an ender3, with belt going under the aluminum extrusion. then you can either get an aftermarket ender3 backplate, or linear rail.
- Ender3/pro/2 - linear rail or stock backplate
- Ender3Max - linear rail (or aftermarket ender3/v2 backplate)
- CR10 original - linear rail or stock backplate
- May need minor tweaking:
- - Ender5 Plus (maybe base model and pro too ??) - backplate only
- Hermit Crab - experimental
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Comments
Squirrelf
I'm planning on making one, but been low on the to do list as most setup are straightforward. There are text files in the zip with some info and some renders for threaded heat inserts location ( which are now also visually noticeable in hand as they have a little crosshair ) But you'll find out that it's pretty intuitive ( definitely more so than the saturn, you can still take a glance at the Saturn doc but don't follow to closely but you will likely find so good info, and trust your intuition) The major things for the Apollo are 1/built and secure the backplate with hotend onto the printer ( two long enough hotend screws going through hotend, printed backplate and metal backplate if on stock wheels ) and a side screw into the backplate ( screwed from the front on ender3/3pro and from the back on ender3v2 + heatinsert ) For stock hotend since the tube is hard to slide in and out prep that first and have about 8-10mm ( actual length needed is closer to 7mm above the top of the Apollo ) of tube sticking out of the top of the Apollo backplate with hotend in place. 2/separately build the main body/ducts, fans and any underside accessories ( led and or camera ) and probe 3/Attach that mainbody/fan block to the backplate/hotend and secure it with two screws on top. Add the remaining two screws securing the side fan top screws ( which doubles as securing the left side probe) 4/ trim the ptfe tube between hotend and extruder to the correct length ( just place you extruder on top and whatever that gap is, chop that amount off ) and secure your extruder Depending on the extruder and it's orientation ( orbiter 2 with motor back model of the backplate ) you can separate the main block without having to remove the extruder. So it's only 4 screws to get full access to your hotend at any time. But if you have any doubts even very minor ones don't hesitate to contact me ( DM or discord )
David Duncan
Hi, Great work Squirrelf. I've recently joined and and I want to print out the ApolloLander for my Ender3. Just wondering if there are assembly instructions somewhere, or should I just look at the instructions for the SaturnOrbiter. My setup will be using wheels, the Orbiter 2 and stock hotend.
Squirrelf
There should be a little less air pressure coming out of the right one since the right fan isn't as close to the duct output, so there is a small difference. This was more noticeable with the Saturn, which is why the overall ducts are bigger on the Apollo to reduce the air friction and flow restrictions. But in then end they still balance correctly for air to just go down, if you stop one fan the air column just shoots to ones side, but with both running, the air column just goes down vertically to the print below the nozzle. But almost sound like you are saying it's the opposite on your setup, if so then something else is wrong, you didn't wire the fans in series right ? They should be connected in parallel.
Not sure what the cause is, but it feels like there isn't the same amount of air coming out of the left fan compared to the right one. Tried switching to another and its the same
