A1 black cable guide, snag prevention UPDATED 1-7-24 by microcosmo

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Updated 1-7-24 (collision fixed) 0.2mm layer, 3 walls, 15% infill

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New Version 2.1 anticollision - All printers... printable - 0.2mm layer, 2 walls, 15% infill

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Description

UPDATED 1-7-24: a few people reported that the original design caused collision with the print head at the uppermost extent of travel. I apologize for this oversight and hope no more prints are affected. As of today I have updated the design with the following improvements:

Moved cable guide section back to prevent collision with Z-axis at top possible travel as verified by manual movement (see photos)
Made back section thinner so cable can be more easily slid in/out, and beveled cable entryway to be gentler on it
Made whole part uniform width to eliminate bridge section, should print cleaner
Slightly smaller, less material, faster print time
Enlarged Bambu Lab logo so it prints cleaner

Original description:
Wanted a cable guide for the black cable on the front of the A1 since I saw it get snagged a few times and wanted to stop it from happening again. As designed, it is slightly loose on the top rail so it can slide freely if you want it to. Alternately if you want it to remain fixed in place, you can add some paper or tape to the inside before you slide it on, and it will stay snug. 3mf file is configured for A1 with 0.4 nozzle and textured PEI plate

cable guide

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Comment & Rating (169)

@Flex3269

It prints and fits well but it sticks out just a tad to far. When the print head moves to cut the filament it scrapes against the part that holds the wire and eventually it will push it so far over to the right that the z access can not longer go all the way to the top. The hanger should only stick out from the face where the bambu lab logo is about 4.5mm MAX. It's about 6.17 mm right now.

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The designer has replied

@microcosmo

dang... thanks for pointing this out. I was watching my printer when it was doing axis homing and all the usual things but I have not printed anything that demands the head move up that far... in fact I have never even seen in up as far as you show it there. How did you get it to move all the way up there? If it's an issue I may look into updating this model. So far in about a month of use I haven't run into that yet tho (no pun intended). Thanks for commenting EDIT: I have updated the model and collision should no longer be possible, have tested it and heard no complaints on the new revision as of yet.

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@Flex3269

Replying to @microcosmo :

I can definitely see how this would be an oversight, the only reason I noticed it was because I was watching the printer at the right time. Typically before each print it moves the z axis all the way to the top and I saw it hit the hanger. Thank you for taking the time to make this and update it to correct the issues. Been working great for me so far 👍🏼

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@jaime1269

Replying to @Flex3269 :

if i recall, you can edit the z max in the Start and end gcodes, it's just a huge waste of time. I think mine only goes up at start and end about 10mm

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@user_3064393246

easy printing and good fit, but with very tall printed objects this guide touches the Z axis and destroys your print in the last 5 to 10mm. very sad 😢

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The designer has replied

@microcosmo

Oh man, I am sorry about this!! Honestly I am surprised this many people have printed it and used it. I tossed it together quickly because I was worried about that cable but have not tested it with the max size travel (have printed 2 large objects but I guess it didn't travel far enough to encounter this. Will work on updating the design. I'm sorry it ruined your print! :0