Stealth Press is a highly precise, mostly printed DIY heat set insert tool for generic, TS100/101, and Pinecil soldering irons.
Stealth Press Zero is small footprint version of Stealth Press. ZERO comes with the updated design, simpler BOM and many QoL improvements.
Mini and mighty.
Stealth Press Zero is built with accounting precision provided by 150mm rail with MGN9H linear rail bearing providing a stable spine to build every other component around it.
Integrated, printable build plate adds another critical element for precision and easiness to work with.
Stealth press uses budget savvy retractable device and has few or more quirks, features, and QoL improvements compared to similar projects.
ASSEMBLY MANUAL |
Versions of the manual |
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ADD-ONS |
Option 1 — Order ready-to-build kits |
Stealth Press KIT (US) — DFH.fm |
Stealth Press KIT (US) — KB3D.com |
Stealth Press KIT (Worldwide) — Blurolls (Aliexpress Store) and Blurolls (E-shop) |
Each KIT source offers a unique selection of parts, all adhering strictly to the BOM and carefully chosen to guarantee the highest quality build.
Option 2 — Self-source using BOM (bill of materials table) |
Printed Parts | |
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Printed parts (free for download in files) | 17 - 19 |
Soldering iron-related parts | |
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Soldering iron — Generic, TS101 or Pinecil | 1 |
Heat-set insert tips vary for the type of soldering iron used! Here are few sourcing options to consider for TS101 and Pinecil and Generic irons. | 1 (set) |
SUPPORTED SOLDERING IRONS |
Generic with outer handle diameter from 16mm — 20mm, TS100/101 or Pinecil.
PRINT GUIDELINES |
Here are print guidelines for you to follow in order to have decent success with printing parts:
3D PRINTING PROCESS | FDM (fused deposition modeling) |
INFILL TYPE | Grid, Gyroid, Honeycomb, Triangle or Cubic |
MATERIAL | ASA, ASA-CF, ABS, ABS+, ABS-CF |
INFILL PERCENTAGE | 40% - 60% |
LAYER HEIGHT | Recommended: 0.2mm |
WALL COUNT | Recommended: 4 |
SOLID TOP/BOTTOM LAYERS | Recommended: 5 |
EXTRUSION WIDTH | Forced 0.4mm |
You can succeed with Support cubic infill type (slicer support may vary) and as little as 21% infill for all parts if are aiming for faster print speeds and less filament usage.
PLA, PLA+, and PETG are also considerable filament choices. However, take into account that soldering iron radiates some indirect heat. The usage of less temperature-stable filaments may result in part deformations over time.
A wall count of 4 is an absolute must to ensure the structural integrity of the parts. There is no need to go over the top with this. 4 are just fine for this particular build.
The parts use this naming convention:
HOW TO SUPPORT THE PROJECT |
SPECIAL THANKS |
To all great 3DP community supporting what I do in so many amazing ways.
CHANGELOG |
Date | Revision and changes |
15.05.2024 | Initial version (R1.0) |