Ifixit Mako Driver label

Ifixit Mako Driver label

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0.2mm nozzle, 0.12mm layer, 4 walls, 15% infill
0.2mm nozzle, 0.12mm layer, 4 walls, 15% infill
Designer
3.9 h
1 plate
5.0(20)

0.4mm nozzle, no graphics, text only, 0.12mm layer
0.4mm nozzle, no graphics, text only, 0.12mm layer
Designer
1.3 h
1 plate
3.0(2)

Older kits (no magnet)
Older kits (no magnet)
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3.7 h
1 plate

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Description

UPDATE 1: It was brought to my attention that my template and kit is possibly newer and different than some older kits. You may notice you don't have the Magnet, Oval, or Standoff bits. This has been fixed with the profile “Older kits (no magnet)”

 

UPDATE 2: I am making labels for the other kits, such as Minnow, Moray, and Manta. Please check my profile for the other models. 

 

I found the Ifixit Mako driver kit to be insanely hard to read the driver shape or size imprinted on the included foam, so I designed a template that can be printed with the text and symbols for the kit, which will fit inside the case with the lid closed. There are other models out there for this idea, but they replace the foam (that holds the bits in place), or use way more filament. This design is meant to sit on top of the foam and just label the bits so they can be found a little easier.  

 

To achieve the print detail of the text, you will need to use the 0.2mm nozzle. I was able to get most of the symbols to print with the 0.4mm, but none of the text was big enough to print or look good. That is why I am offering the .3mf with the settings to print with text/symbol details, or the .STL can be printed without any details. If you choose the model without text/labels you can then print the symbols and text from the Ifixit PDF file, cut to size, and glue the paper to the card (possibly - I haven't tested that).  

 

https://www.ifixit.com/Wiki/Driver_Kit_Bit_Layouts

 

Please share, like, or boost if you like this model. 

I have other Ifixit toolkit labels under my profile. Thanks!

 

 

Some other notes, and settings (what makes this work): 

  1.  I have had good luck using the Bambu PETG cream and blue colors. During testing there were issues with the text using another brand of white PETG with the Bambu blue PETG, it was like the white just blended into the blue and the text was barely readable - some brands of filament may not be compatible with other brands.
  2. I have had issues with the text sticking to the plate. To solve this, I am using a P1S that is enclosed, but also I would pre-heat the bed to the temp the filament likes, for about 3-5 minutes before hitting print. This would ensure the plate was fully warmed up, and that allows the filament to stick better on the first layer. 
  3. On the plate, choose the settings (GEAR/TARGET icon below the LOCK), on “First layer filament sequence” change so you print the color for the text and sybols first, in my example I used Cream → Lake Blue.
  4. I chose to print with Arachne walls for the “wall generator” and outer/inner settings for the “order of walls
  5. You may need to adjust the colors of filament to your available options. I used Lake Blue and Cream colors. 
  6. While my print worked, it may not be ideal for quality of the text/symbols. You could change the layer height or width, and speed settings, which may help or make things worse.
  7. I printed this on a P1S in Bambu PETG-HF, but could be done in PLA as well. 
  8. Printing the .3mf version with text/symbols using the 0.2mm nozzle will take roughly 4 hours on the P1S. 
  9. Printing the STL without details using the 0.4mm will take roughly 50 minutes on the P1S.
  10. The plastic label is only 0.75mm thick, so allow the plate to completely cool before attempting to remove it from the build plate. Using one of the available low profile scrapers will help get underneath it and pry it off the plate, or by flexing the build plate, if it's a little stuck. When I let the plate cool overnight, the piece just falls off. As another user commented, I have tried isopropyl alcohol aroud the print and that also helps relese the print from the plate. 

Bill of Materials

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Comment & Rating (60)

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My tired old eyes thank you for sharing
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I Just noticed that some of my bits are different. It's a 64 piece that's about 10 years old, they must have changed some of the bits. It's no biggie but just thought i'd mention it! look at the smily bit top right, and also the "oval" bit.
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Replying to @mramirkhan :
I have the same problem, the following has been swapped: 4.5 Nut Driver => Magnet Spanner size 4 => Oval Square 0 => Standoff
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Replying to @mramirkhan :
Thanks for pointing this out, and sorry, just noticed your comment. I have made changes to a v2 template and will publish it once I have a chance to print and test that it works the same (I also need a photo of the new edit to upload the new print profile). I spoke with the other user that also noticed this, and it seems the difference could be related to older kits, or different regions, my original model was for the newest kit Ifixit sells and I didn't know there was a difference. I have also added a comment about this being a possiblity, so people can check their kit before printing the label.
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0.2mm nozzle, 0.12mm layer, 4 walls, 15% infill
This fixes the biggest issue with the Mako driver set, in my opinion. Prints great. Make sure you pay close attention to your first layer, especially the letters and symbols. If you get an adhesion problem, I would suggest letting the first layer complete printing before trying to remove it. I’ve got tiny white letters and symbols stuck all over my desk now. :D
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Looks great, thanks for the print and photo!
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Nice print, extremely useful! (Love that toolset, but iFixit; really? Black lettering on a dark grey background...) Very well readable using a .2mm nozzle :)
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Looks great!
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I didn't even realise it HAD lettering until a friend wanted me to print her a different person's insert.
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This is terrific! I used to need a flashlight to decipher the markings pressed into the factory foam - no more. By the way if the print sticks after cooling, spray some isopropyl alcohol onto the plate and the edges of the print. the SLOWLY lift the print up letting the IPA seep underneath. This is a trick I learned from @FunctionalRrintFriday.
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Looks great! Thanks for the tip on easier removal.
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is this a impossible print?
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It will push the limits of what the printer can do. I printed mine on the P1S. Stringing like that might be wet filament, or the brand of filament. Try something else? I had issues like that sometimes, but rarely. When it doesn't stick to the bed, it might not be heat soaked enough to stick well. Try warming up the bed to your filaments temp and wait 2-3 mins before hitting print to make sure the plate is fully warmed up to the proper temp. Also making sure the plate is completely cleaned. I use isopropyl and a paper towel to clean off any old filament that I can't see but has deposited onto the plate, then wash it with dawn and hot water before printing. It's absolutely critical the plate is perfectly clean and warmed up for this to work. I made 4 different labels for the various Ifixit kits, and printed them multiple times to adjust things, and I rarely had issues, but I did have some, and it was usually due to the plate not being clean or warm enough. Hope that helps.
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0.2mm nozzle, 0.12mm layer, 4 walls, 15% infill
Great idea, definately best with the 0.2mm nozzle. Just note that that there is an old layout with some of the bits swapped. I have a redesign ready but just need a test print of it first.
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I was made aware of that shortly after making my first model. Please see my profile “Older kits (no magnet)”. It is made for the 0.2mm nozzle, and is probably for older kits from about 2017 or older, that is when Ifixit put the magnet, oval, and standoff bits into the kit. I also have made a note of that in BOLD at the top of this models description section "Update 1".
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awesome I had to turn it upside down since my 1st layer wasn't having it. But finished product came out more than perfect!
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I had my fair share of issues with the first layer sticking sometimes. I found if I preheated the bed for 3-5 mins, maybe even increased the temp 5C it would help a lot, and I only used the Bambu textured PEI sheet, in a P1S with the door closed, using Bambu PETG-HF. Thanks for the comments.
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0.4mm nozzle, no graphics, text only, 0.12mm layer
thank you for making a 0.4mm nozzle version, it came out great!
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that’s awesome, I’ll bookmark it and check back if you do any other ifixit prints
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Is there a specific set you have?
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could I request the manta kit?
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Replying to @nickcooper191 :
I'm working on the Manta kit once I get it delivered. Should be here this weekend.
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I wonder if we could get something legible from 0.4mm nozzles if it were just one line of labels per row instead of two, so the font could be a lot bigger, maybe forgoing the symbols.
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Possibly, I'll look into that idea.
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I just uploaded a model that will print the text only with a 0.4mm nozzle, check the print profiles section.
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