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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 ...

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 th...

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 issues

According to the CAD I found this would use standard height ducts.

Files are on the apollo s...

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 LukesLab

the backplate got a bit chopped off to fit two massive 4mm hotend wires.
added e...

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...

BambuLab Apollo model updated for Phaetus Conch hotend

Apollo shop page

The 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 ali...

Linear rods on ender3max and ender3pro 3v2

In the shop page included with patronage: HERE

If you have any doubt or questions as to the order ...

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 unt...

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.

2024-10-14 02:38:12 +0000 UTC View Post

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.

2024-10-14 02:28:39 +0000 UTC View Post

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 adjustments

I 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...

Sovol SV06 revisited - new rod mount block for Apollo extralock

Compatible with apollo extra lock model to be fully secured
and 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 this
and the linear rail backplate apollo, as there are matching ...

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....

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) Req...

TriangleLab TCHC TR6 - new hotend support added to the ApolloLander

TCHC TR6

Download on the Apollo store page

Aliexpress - full hotend
2024-09-13 15:11:43 +0000 UTC View Post

eddy front mount (updated sept 15)

goes on the lower screws of the front fan
you will of course need longer screws, very likely M3x30

M3x20 to secure the eddy

it 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...

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 16~18K

So 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 pl...

Belted Z with Z linear rails - MGN12H 300mm

Download: HERE

In the zip you'll find the rail files under XZ Plates -> spring model - wheels a...

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 ApolloLander
Can be found on the store page: here

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HGT extruder is supported with an adapter plate that mounts o...

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...

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

On discord three of us had a brainstorming session and came up with this

This rev3.3 beta release turned into a release candidate.

Won't work with an Apollo klack, but should work on everything else

The main motivation was for the Cartographer nozzle Tap feature (Beacon Tap as well), which allows auto z offset, which works be...

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 unsold...

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 (<- ...

Belted ender - dual Z bottom mounted motor

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Success!! 15mm Yellow spring worked great and red springs did too and are the final recommend ones, with nozzle on the ...

2024-06-22 04:56:41 +0000 UTC View Post

80teeth pulley - printed

5mm bore and 8mm bore
Used in conjunction with a metal GT2 20T pulley, with the front ring removed (pops off easy)

secured with 4 m3x8 screws

About 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 wit...

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 color
the camera case itself, should definitely be done in black.

Also discovered that over time a little cleaning of the lens may be needed...

Apollo on rail - installation

Download : HERE (store page)

On ender3 series you'll need a MGN12H 300mm, on ender3max (and I believe CR10) series you'll need a 400mm rail. Linear rails will need m3x8 and m3 t-nuts for 2020 profile 2024-05-24 05:56:59 +0000 UTC View Post