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ApolloLander 2025

Some of you may have noticed a new Apollo 2025 model in the shop (or mentioned on discord), not all hotend have been converted to it, but slowly happening (feel free to request a hotend to be updated sooner rather than later later).The backplate got a few minor tweaks (tighter tolerance, and a few other little things)The main body got the back shaved off for better hotend cable accessThese can be mixed and matched with 2024 model. It was also for me to rework fresh CAD file as my old ones were unstable and would crash Fusion — this allowed su...

ApolloLander - 2025

The common accessory zip is the same as the 2024 model If you have a working installed apollo there is no reason to re-print it, but if you have to re-print it, then highly recommend you get these new files. Mostly quality of life tweaks. I've fully reorganized the Apollo files in Fusion over the past week. Was getting lots of crashes so redid the "base" files that each hotend starts from — as each hotend setup starts from an old apollo, and gets chopped off to the core specific of that hotend and newer part of the apollo re-mer...

ApolloLander now supports the Spider Speedy hotend

Had never heard of it, but had two mentions in the span of a couple weeks.This is untested, please let me know if you have any issuesAccording to the CAD I found this would use standard height ducts.Files are on the apollo shop page

Apollo Prototype for Chube Air hotend

This is just insane, not yet sure where the weak point are, and just trust in the hotend heat dissipation properties...This hotend is from LukesLabthe backplate got a bit chopped off to fit two massive 4mm hotend wires.added extra cooling channels in the back.won't be tested by me, I don't have one, but will be tested!!!nov 26 - fixed!nov 27 - added to the Apollo shop page, with orbiter2/1.5, and sherpa mini/micro backplates

Bed lock wheel clickers (60 clicks) - ender3 series and e3max models and Gulfcoast Robotics e3 plate

I tried 120 clicks, but was too small and overkill, and the click tactile feedback wasn't strong enough to my taste. So picked 60 to match Klipper minute:second approach when using SCREWS_TILT_CALCULATE.These, fresh at least, have a nice tactile feedback, was planing on using M4 locknut, but didn't have any on hand yet, and they work great with standard M4 nutsthe diagonal clicker are the same, but mirrored for the opposite diagonal. they are marked with X Y to easily match which corner goes whereI only tested it with PETG. not sure how...

BambuLab Apollo model updated for Phaetus Conch hotend

Apollo shop pageThe filament path alignment wasn't perfect on my old mount, but worked fine on stock Bambu, there is a very slight difference on the Pheatus Conch, and was very obvious, so this has a tiny amount of flexibility to align the hole perfectly (0.4mm in CAD, but likely 0.2mm printed), will work with both stock bambu and conch.the mount is printed upside down for a perfect ptfe tube holeAlso added a square nut version, as the new hex nut tends to spin in there.M3 thin square nuts: Amazon- AliexpressAlso known as DIN 562 (thin), an...

Linear rods on ender3max and ender3pro 3v2

In the shop page included with patronage: HEREIf you have any doubt or questions as to the order of install, please ask me on discord!This was only tested on an Ender3Max Neo(with about 305mm of printable surface on Y out of the 320mm bed)ender3max Neo can sometime be found rather cheap refurbished (https://www.ebay.com/itm/355169345340this is where I got mine from, out of stock now, but keep an eye on it if interested in that size bed )Compatible with ender3pro/3v2 but untested, there is some Y space lost, not exactly sure how much, but I woul...

Linear rods on Y - Ender3max and ender3 series with 4040 Y extrusions

This was only tested on an Ender3Max Neo (with about 305mm of printable surface on Y out of the 320mm bed) ender3max Neo can sometime be found rather cheap refurbished ( https://www.ebay.com/itm/355169345340 this is where I got mine from, out of stock now, but keep an eye on it if interested in that size bed ) Compatible with ender3pro/3v2 but untested, there is some Y space lost, not exactly sure how much, but I would guess about 20mm or so , be careful and consider it alpha , as the end stop is untested, you may need to slide the rear rod mo...

Phaetus APUS 2 extruder adapter to Sherpa Mini mounting pattern

You can now use the soon to be released Phaetus APUS 2 extruder with the Apollo, and use the Sherpa mini backplate.

40mm - Fan grill / guard / cover

Unlike most of the stuff I design this requires print support, to keep some distance in front of the fan blades and avoid increasing turbulence noises.I tried 0.1mm layer height in PETG with tree support. Did need a bit of cleanup but ended up working well enough.

ApolloLander - now supports the Creality K1/K1C hotend with unicorn nozzle hotend

Linear rail only, dues to the mounting pattern of the hotend, a stock plate with wheel version wasn't possible on the Apollo.On the apollo store pageAmazonI do not think the heatsink is an official creality part, but it's the one I made it compatible with as it seems better, But creality does sell the same heater block part if you want the official heater, and they also sell unicorn nozzle.Triangle labs also sell a heater for crazy high flow and would be compatible with this heatsink, and use regular v6 nozzle I think.Seems that crealit...

Top mounted linear rail printed mount

Had a metal mount option for such setup (whambam backplate). You now have an initial fully printed version of a top linear rail mount.Hasn't been tested yet, so the end stop may need some adjustmentsI personally prefer the front mounted rail setup, so won't be trying it, but should work well as this is based on the Orbiter3 setup I made recently.There is a minor limitation, for rear motor extruder setup like orbiter, and sherpa mini, they would need a simple 4~5mm riser as the motor would hit the back. Front motor setup won't have ...

Sovol SV06 revisited - new rod mount block for Apollo extralock

Compatible with apollo extra lock model to be fully securedand widened to match the apollo.A bit of print space is lost, about 208mm of printable area in X according to CAD (I don't have that printer)You would use the Apollo "MainBody ExtraLock" version with thisand the linear rail backplate apollo, as there are matching hole mount.only did a CAD fit with orbiter2, which would need to have motor forward.sherpa and other similar extruder might work, but again motor forwardrear motor would likely work with a simple 10mm extruder riser...

Ender3 series - Smart Orbiter v3 - with Cartographer or Beacon - X linear rail

Download In the shop page( Step included)Has both original and REVO version (added September 25th, 2024)This will work on all ender3 style printers, where a top linear rail can be installed.Ender3/pro/v2 etc would need a MGN12H 300mmA Beacon or Cartographer probe (they now both support auto Z offset which is awesome)single 5015 fan (FYI GDStime now sells an 8K rpm model), and you can also use the drone based fan I made insteadEnjoy!

Smart Orbiter v3 - Beacon or Cartographer - Ender3 series printers

not meant for purchase here but part of the patronage ---- Sept 25th update: added REVO version ----- Step included Smart Orbiter v3 Beacon probe (standard) (only tested Rev H, but I think Rev D should work too) or Cartographer Probe offset: X 0mm, Y +18mm requires a top mounted linear rail MGH12H (300mm on ender3, about 400 on ender3max) Requires heat inserts: M3x4mm long, either 4.6 or 5mm outer diameter Needed screws are mostly M3x6 and M3x8 (maybe M3x12) with a couple M3x20 MGN12H top mounted might work with stock endstop, but just ...

TriangleLab TCHC TR6 - new hotend support added to the ApolloLander

TCHC TR6Download on the Apollo store page Aliexpress - full hotend Aliexpress - heatsink onlyif you have that style of heatbreak/heater already(affiliated links to help out)Make sure you get the 24v model

eddy front mount (updated sept 15)

goes on the lower screws of the front fanyou will of course need longer screws, very likely M3x30M3x20 to secure the eddyit was a first prototype that was confirmed working, but if you have any issue or thoughts don't hesitate to share. I don't have an eddy probe to test it out.September 15 update: was told it was too low, so the new model is adjustable can be raised 2mm from the original, and the "1mm higher" can be raised 3mm higher than the original(I deleted the original one )

Revised Belt Clamp for Y axis rail upgrade.

The original belt clamp I made (when doing a Y linear rail upgrade) were fine for acceleration under 12K, but had them fail prematurely when testing 16~18KSo these have much better clamping force and a loop for total peace of mind.You don't have to swap them right away, but would recommend you print a spare set at least if you plan on testing higher acceleration, or printing higher temp materialPETG or better (no PLA)two heat inserts (M3, 4mm long, 4.6mm or 5mm OD)two M3x12 screwsHas a hole on one side if you have excess belt

Belted Z with Z linear rails - MGN12H 300mm

Download: HEREIn the zip you'll find the rail files under XZ Plates -> spring model - wheels and rails -> Z rails - mgn12H - setupThis isn't fully tested, as I only had one rail on hand, but my hybrid setup wheels on one side and rails on the other side is working great. so I expect it to work perfectly fine.On the rail side I actually even kept the wheels on the outer part of the extrusions.My printer two left screw behind the X extrusion (what hold the X extrusion and the left motor metal plate ) where very loose, probably been that w...

ApolloLander - added support for Red Lizard K1 Pro hotend and HGT extruder

Not a hotend I have tried so can't say anything about it, but was requested to be supported on the ApolloLanderCan be found on thestore page: here------HGT extruder is supported with an adapter plate that mounts onto the Apollo sherpa mini backplatefile attached hereI also haven't tested this extruder, this was another request.

CPAPpollo (you know CPAP~Apollo..... ) or headphones for Apollo

If you don't know what a CPAP setup is like, just think of it as remote powerful fan, with air traveling through the CPAP tube. Usually two goals in mind with such setup, more air (definitely the case), and lighter toolhead compare to onboard fans (not the case here, weight is about equivalent, but doesn't really matter, it's a fun funky project anyway )The apollo was never designed with CPAP in mind, but still made it happen, so this is a fun yet functional add-on to the Apollo, and turns it into a CPAP setup for mind-blowing part ...

nozzle brush - release candidate (rev3.3 - jul30th)

On discord three of us had a brainstorming session and came up with thisThis rev3.3 beta release turned into a release candidate.Won't work with an Apollo klack, but should work on everything elseThe main motivation was for the Cartographer nozzle Tap feature (Beacon Tap as well), which allows auto z offset, which works better with a clean nozzle. Awesome feature, and highly recommend the Cartographer or Beacon as probes.Idea behind with this brush is reusing old silicone sock or buy cheap stock ender hotend silicone stock (AliExpress- Amaz...

Beacon Rev D / Cartographer side mount for Apollo on wheels

For this you need the right angle version, which at least for the cartographer is the "flat pack" and is unsoldered. Soldering is easy, just a few pins, nothing minuscule. On the beacon side, on their website I'm not seeing the right angle or unsoldered one as a purchase option, but is in the pictures, so you might have to contact them.Those two probes are very similar and had only been supported on X linear setup so far, but not stock wheel, but with the help of Stiebl on Discord who installed and tested this setup, has been using ...

Belted Ender - lower motor setup (wheel or z rails)

included with patronage. Part list click here ----------- Springs are back on the menu! 15mm red or yellow springs have been tested and work great, (Bed spring are too weak do not use them) Red spring (medium load), the belt needs to be a bit tighter during install but the stiffness of the spring is technically better.: Amazon red spring (<- tested and working great) Aliexpress red spring Yellow spring (light load). Amazon yellow spring (<- tested and working great) Aliexpress yellow spring (not tested, but likely similar) ----------- Upda...

Belted ender - dual Z bottom mounted motor

-------------------------------------------------------------------------Success!! 15mm Yellow spring worked great and red springs did too and are the final recommend ones, with nozzle on the bed, I'm getting a 118hznote when plucking the belt, and both belts are within 1hz of each other. A "limited" model on printables- all thanks to my patrons, wouldn't happen without them!!one axle option, one bearing option to keep it simple.Full model + STEP:Download hereconfirmed working release - In the shop (included with patronage)Has a...

80teeth pulley - printed

5mm bore and 8mm boreUsed in conjunction with a metal GT2 20T pulley, with the front ring removed (pops off easy)secured with 4 m3x8 screwsAbout to become useful soon (5mm bore version), for the bottom dual z motors belted ender that I'm about to post on Monday or so (few final tweaks needed)But in case you want to play with the design of this a bit the STEP file is in thereA metal one will be more accurate, if you print this make sure to calibrate Z-------------

Tweaked camera mount for the Apollo

Camera is lowered by 1mm, and LED lowered by 2mm or so.Print both parts, the old camera case was slightly tweaked and likely isn't compatible with this one.the main mount can be in any colorthe camera case itself, should definitely be done in black.Also discovered that over time a little cleaning of the lens may be needed (microfiber cloth with IPA), I thought my camera was dying, but just had fog/oils on the lens

Apollo on rail - installation

Download : HERE (store page)On ender3 series you'll need a MGN12H300mm, on ender3max (and I believe CR10) series you'll need a 400mm rail. Linear rails will need m3x8 and m3 t-nuts for 2020 profileThe X endstop will need to be relocated, you'll find the files in the Apollo zip (the current file works perfectly well, but will be reworking it soon to make side accessories work well on both rail and wheel setup )I also made a X tensioner (totally optional, stock will still give you full printable surface on X) that allows the toolhead ...

Apollo on wheels - installation

Download : HERE (store page)If you have a printer with a different backplate, like ender3neo, ender3max or other brand similarly built to an ender3, you can purchase the backplate aftermarket for either ender3/ender3pro or ender3v2 (or get a linear rail instead, MGN12H 300mm, and use the linear rail version of the Apollo which doesn't need any backplate, just a few other printed part that I provide)Most screws are M3x8, with a few M3x6m and a few longer ones (M3x25, M3x18, M3x16 depending on setup)Random note about overhangs and a slicer se...

Y axis full revision - tensioner - motor - rail - 2024

------------------------DOWNLOAD HERE(shop area)------------------------tested it with 4248mm motor, 1.4amp, stealthchop disabled, and was able to print a benchy at 300~400mm/s with 30K acceleration, quality isn't pristine, but at least you know the ceiling is high. (I had one skip when I tried to push it to 32K acceleration, otherwise everything else is at 30K).The hull outer permiter and other overhang have the speed reduced to 40~80mm/s.if you have printed things from the recent previous post from last monththe big thing that changed is ...