Please read the instruction guide below. I try to make the guide as comprehensive as possible and will fine-tune it along the way with user inputs.
I do my best to double-check and test the print profile I create. They are up to date with whatever changes I made to the designs. If you are using profiles made by others, please check if they are updated.
Expanding the CUE ecosystem, I have added a bracket for Prusa Mk3/4 and a tabletop bracket (CUE UP) for A1 mini and Prusa Mini. Please choose the correct print profile for the different printers. In addition, I am working with US and EU vendors to provide CUE and also CUE hardware kit (pre-cut acrylic cover, and all the parts in the Bill of Material) . Users can buy CUE read-to-use or print their own and assemble with the hardware as a project. More information on vendors coming soon.
Living in Singapore, South East Asia, the high humidity makes printing pet-g challenging due to the hygroscopic nature of the material. A spool of pet-g cannot be left in the open for long prints and can result in stringing and print failure. I enjoy printing with Bambu Lab PETG-CF, but it requires a dry box to use on the Bambu Lab A1. So I designed CUE.
CUE is an acronym for Cute, Unique, and Enclosed. It is a single-spool passive dry box CU-case that can be slotted into the CU-bracket (mounted on the A1);
Due to design limitations, CUE will fit spools with the following dimensions.
Spools tested:
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As with all my design process, I set a few parameters and requirements when designing CUE:
Ø6mmxL3mm magnets | 6pcs |
M3xOD5mmxL4mm (or M3xOD5mmxL3mm) Brass Inserts | 6pcs |
M3x10mm BHCS (or M3x8mm BHCS) | 6pcs |
3mm Acrylic Cover | 1pcs (svg & dxf in zip file) |
PTFE tube OD4mmID2.5mm
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4pcs (use the 72mm rig) 1pcs |
PC4-M10 Pneumatic Coupler | 1pcs |
One set of CUE (plates 1,3,4) uses about 418gm of filament and takes 11h10m
The rigs and accessories (plate 6) use 63gm of filament and takes 1h55m
The project profile is tuned for Bambu Lab A1 using Bambu Lab PLA Basic filaments.
Consist of the cu-bracket for A1 (or Prusa Mk3/4 if you are the 3mf for Mk3/4)
Consists of the stl for CUE UP, a tabletop stand for A1 mini and Prusa mini.
Consist of:
Before installation, remove the support structures on the CU-case. You will also need to get the acrylic cover cut to size: the OD=215.6mm and ID=32mm. I have included the dxf and svg in a zip file under the RAW Model Files section.
Images below show how to install the spool into the CUE and onto the bracket.
It might take a while to get used to loading and unloading filament. I have testing it for a month now (different prototypes and the first release). So far it has been keeping my filament relatively dry. All the best and happy printing.
To date, my designs are free to download and use. There is no Patreon or OnlyFan (hahaha). If you like my designs and wish to contribute to my coffee addiction & help fund the filaments and materials needed for prototyping, a donation of $5-$10 to Ko-fi or paypal.me will be greatly appreciated.
As with all my designs, Prototyping and testing were conducted to ensure printability and meet my own expectations. However, I understand it may and may not work for you. I would request that you read all instructions and print and install them at your own discretion.