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Artillery Sidewinder X4 - Extruder Cable Mod

Extruder-Cable-Fix to get the full height like advertised without kinking the cable when homing and at max Z.
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updated February 29, 2024

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I was not happy seeing how the cable on the extruder was hitting the Z-Rods and the Top-Bar while homing X and while printing near Z-Max (with the original cable clip the cable touches the top bar at around z=20cm.

So it was time for my first design(s) in FreeCAD…

Version 1 almost satisfied me, but maybe somebody wants it (so i upload it as well).
The Cable needs to be folded to fix it with a cable tie.

Version 2 fixes the Cable at angle and tilted 90° so it flexes easier while printing and doesn't touch any obstacles while printing (the right Z-Rod should not be a problem).

Just mount the verion you like using the original screws and fix the cable using a ziptie to it (like you can see in the pictures). The cable has some flex so it can easy be bent to shape - do not push it onto the back of the extruder-PCB too hard (the soldered pins should not touch or penetrate the insulation on the cable).

UPDATE:

I now added a part that repositions the Filament Runout sensor because the original one guides the filament directly onto the extruder cable connector on the extruder: 
https://www.printables.com/de/model/767241

I hope to help somebody with my solution. If you have any further suggestions, feel free to contact me.

UPDATE 2:

Due to easy breaking of PLA-parts I reinforced the design a bit and uploaded Version 2.2.
If you are able to print ABS or PETG, do so for this part.

 

Take a look at my Collection of parts for the Artillery Sidewinder X4:
Artillery Sidewinder X4 Mods Kollektion von waintdeir | Printables.com

 

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