Welcome to my list on recommended tools/supplies/links!
None of these are paid promotion but have been used extensively and bought with my own money. This page will update overtime.
3D Printing
External Resources
- CANBUS – https://canbus.esoterical.online/
- Ellis’ Print Tuning Guide – https://ellis3dp.com/Print-Tuning-Guide/
Klipper Macros
- Klipper Adaptive Meshing Purging (KAMP) – https://github.com/kyleisah/Klipper-Adaptive-Meshing-Purging
Precision
- Feeler Gauge (Metric & Imperial)
- 2x 1″-2″-3″ or 25-50-75mm Machinist Blocks – for bed slingers with single z motor for calibration.
- 6″ and 12″ Digital Caliper, preferably one with 0.2mm max tolerance or less
Printing tools
- Deburring Tool
- 3D printed plastic scraper (avoid damage to bed plate)
Printed Part Assembly
- M2, M2.5, M3, M4 screws – Recommend Hex Socket, Flat, and Pan Head
- Heat Set Inserts – M2-M3 size – (<><> pattern threads are better than //// or ||||) – Avoid |||| thread pattern
Cable Crimping
For those whom build their own 3D printers, cable crimping is pretty common if there isn’t pre-made cable kits available. These tools have worked very well for the job.
Crimpers
- IWISS IWS-3220M Micro Connector Pin (32-20AWG) Ratcheting Crimper
- Engineers Precision Crimping Pliers PA-09 (32-20AWG)
- Ferrule Ratchet Crimper
Wire Strippers
- Knoweasy-Wire-Stripper-0-03mm²-10mm²-Professionals
- Capri Tools 20011 Automatic Wire Stripper
Typical Connectors
- IDC Connectors for Flat Ribbon Cable
- Ferrules (7-26 AWG)
- JST-XH Connectors (2.54mm pitch & 2-6 pin housing)