The printer have a lot of cable going from the extruder to the mobo (like 5 cable sleeve, if you follow the guide) and even if packed all together with cable tie (or if you put all of them in a bigger sleeve) you have this big long snake coming from the extruder all the way down to the base. I was wondering if you have tried using something like a cable chain but then scrapped the idea for some reason?
Cause i think having cable chain will let the printer look much better (with no practical improvements).
@Andrea Any news on the 7x15 cable chain?
I would love to use your modification. Could you explain how you attached the cable chain? Any 3D printed parts needed or can the cable chain be used out of the box?
This looks great! On thingiverse.com there are some cable chains to print yourself. Maybe I will try that!
I made something using a 10x10mm self-supporting chain, but only for the Y axis, it doesn't look all that bad, i only used a M5x6 + T nuts at the back of the Y axis frame.
Now i'm looking for a chain with a narrow curve (i made some order from china).
Some (bad quality) pictures:
https://photos.app.goo.gl/9hdzMMuTZNHoh8B27
We chose the braided sleeving option to reduce on bulk and general design complexity, we ordered some cable chain to prototype with but it was just too bulky and difficult to design for effectively enough, especially along the entire length of the cable snake.