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Drag Chain for my Rolling Plotter

by GeoDave
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I played around with design quite a bit to work with my rolling plotter (https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:5856621). I made the channel big enough to use wire loom thru the channel to give extra protection to the wires. I only have a 4 wire motor wire & 3 wire end stop wire to route thru there. These print as one piece with a little overhang, but prints without supports. I included the fusion 360 files to make it easier to adjust design if someone else needs to do that. For my 1 meter wide rolling plotter, I printed 48 of the chain links in sets of 8. On my printer, they took about 2 hours for each set of 8 links. I also included the end connectors as well as a couple of channel guides to keep the chain in line better.
Source
Thingiverse
What you need to print this: Beginner Medium confidence
Why?
print-in-place design · no supports
Support-free Print-in-place
Supports 0/3
Assembly 0/3
Settings 1/3
Bed size 0/3
Post-process 0/3
Printer
FDM / FFF
File format
STL
Material
PLA
Min. bed size
50 mm (Small)
Est. print time
2 h
Software
Cura, PrusaSlicer, or similar
Frequently Asked Questions
Which 3D printer is suitable for Drag Chain for my Rolling Plotter?
Any FDM printer should handle Drag Chain for my Rolling Plotter just fine. It's been printed on machines like Bambu Lab A1 Mini, Prusa Mini+, Creality Ender 3, most FDM printers. A minimum build volume of 50 mm is recommended.
Does Drag Chain for my Rolling Plotter need supports when printing?
Nope — Drag Chain for my Rolling Plotter is print-in-place, so it comes off the bed ready to use. No supports, no assembly.
How long does it take to print Drag Chain for my Rolling Plotter?
According to the design notes, Drag Chain for my Rolling Plotter takes approximately 2 hours to print at standard settings (0.2 mm layer height, 15% infill). Actual print time varies based on your printer speed, layer height, and infill density.
What file format is Drag Chain for my Rolling Plotter available in?
Drag Chain for my Rolling Plotter is available in STL format. These files can be opened and sliced using free software such as Cura, PrusaSlicer, Bambu Studio, or OrcaSlicer for FDM printing, or ChiTuBox and Lychee Slicer for resin printing. The download is provided through Thingiverse.
Is Drag Chain for my Rolling Plotter free to download?
Yes, Drag Chain for my Rolling Plotter is available as a free download through Thingiverse. Always check the license on the original platform to understand commercial use, remixing, and attribution requirements.
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