Flashforge Adventurer 5M (AD5M) - simpler, easier, faster drag chain termination at hotend (v1.0)

This short video explains everything.

NOTE: this is not listed as being compatible with AD5M Pro. I have not tested it with Pro. One maker did, and they said it is not compatible with Pro.

The Flashforge Adventurer 5M ("AD5M") is a fantastic printer at a great price. The design for the printed enclosure upgrade is very nicely designed and well thought out. There was really only one aspect of the design that seemed could be improved.

This is a simpler, easier, faster, and more durable… drag chain termination at the hotend/extruder.  Two prep steps and three install steps:

Steps to prepare:

1. Print one extra cable chain link and install it onto the chain. (This should bring the total links to 21. If you still need the file for printing the chain, click here and tap on the menu choice labelled “If you want to do 100% DIY： Drag chain kit”.)
2. Print the two parts in this listing (using 40% infill for strength), and CA glue them together as shown below. The parts print as oriented and without any need of support.

Print slice plan shown in OrcaSlicer:

Parts glued together with CA glue:

A "ridge" (shown below in x-ray view) fits into a corresponding detent to help with alignment during glue-up:

Steps to install:

1. Attach the new part to the cable chain. (It has a part at the top that resembles the male end of a cable chain link.)
2. Where the cable goes into the hotend / extruder, there is a small tab with two screws in it. This tab secures the cable. Remove the two small screws, and save them for reuse.
3. Replace the small tab with the bottom of the new part. Tighten the same two screws into it that used to hold the old tab in place. Save the old tab if you wish, just in case. 

Filament choice?

If you normally print in PLA, or other filaments that don't require a heated chamber in the enclosure, then certainly this part can be printed with PLA. If you plan on ever printing with filaments that require high temps for both printing and their enclosure chamber temperature, then certainly print this part using a more heat resistant filament choice.   

That's pretty much it. You're now done. All the other steps from the install should be followed as in the manual for the enclosure upgrade.  

Other cool options for the AD5M

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• https://www.printables.com/model/785667-flashforge-adventurer-5m-ad5m-simpler-easier-faste
• https://www.printables.com/model/813334-flashforge-adventurer-5m-ad5m-printed-camera-mount 
• https://www.printables.com/model/814546-flashforge-adventurer-5m-ad5m-nozzle-storage-box-t 
• https://www.printables.com/model/827706-flashforge-adventurer-5-ad5m-led-mod-accessory-buc
• https://www.printables.com/model/828632-flashforge-adventurer-5-ad5m-led-light-bars-mod-ac
• https://www.printables.com/model/834011-flashforge-adventurer-5m-ad5m-side-cutter-mount-v1 
• https://www.printables.com/model/834097-flashforge-adventurer-5m-ad5m-improved-spool-holde 
• https://www.printables.com/model/886714-flashforge-adventurer-5m-ad5m-filament-cutter-comp 
• https://www.printables.com/model/1119699-flashforge-ad5m-enclosure-hinge-remixed-to-be-easi 
• https://www.printables.com/model/1119872-flashforge-ad5m-door-handle-remixed-to-print-witho 

Use Klipper stuff on AD5M stock hardware,

• …such as Mainsail, Fluidd, and Klipperscreen, etc, with the stock Klipper install on the AD5M's main board. 
• Get it here: https://github.com/xblax/flashforge_adm5_klipper_mod

Check out other cool AD5M related options here:

• https://github.com/g992/flashforge-ad5m-5mpro-research 

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