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Synchronized UV Curing Addon for Wash and Cure Stations (Anycubic Plus).

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Being able to cure the interior of models while still being used on a rotating turn table. With Synchronized Power.
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updated September 16, 2024

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This design is a bit hard and requires some dexterity. This Page is still under construction

This has power synchronization, it detects power activity from the curing station to turn on the UV probes on the platform.  To calibrate it simply plug the the power pass through to the Wash and cure station ( uses a 5x2.5mm DC jack) and turn on the curing mode.  Double Press the encoder knob to start calibration process. The activity light will blink 4 times when completed. Adjust the tolerance by turning the knob and then Single Press to Save it.

I included my original Fusion 360 file for the Slip Ring if you want to build one for a different wash station.

Build Notes:

  • When applying the copper strip make sure to check for continuity. Cheap double conductive tape doesn't have consistent adhesive conductivity. 
  • If you are going to install the Slip-Ring riser with a mirror sticker pay attention to which side you are cutting.  (Either with a vinyl cutter or a laser cutter) the pattern has text that will indicate top sidedness.
  • Break in the Slip-ring for about 1 hour to break in the conductivity. make adjustments to the spring tension and routinely wipe the tracks with contact cleaner or alcohol. A tighter spring tension will over come the small gap in the ring but at the cost of longevity if intermittent flickering is an issue.

Knob Features:

  • Double Press ( Calibrate to current power level )
  • Single Press ( Save settings to EEPROM )
  • Long Press ( Reset to Factory )
  • Knob Clockwise ( + Tolerance )
  • Knob Counter Clockwise ( - Tolerance )

BOM requirements for Synchronizer:

BOM requirements for Slip Ring:

BOM Requirements for UV LEDs:

 

Tools Used:

Assembly Video:

Maintenance:

Spray some contact cleaner on a swab and clean the conductive raceways on both sides. Remove the gantry from the race way and clean the contact points as well.

Over time the copper tape will erode and wear out since its only 0.1mm thick. It would be time to re-apply a new one. Remember to check for conductivity while installing a new copper tape.

Notice:

If the Slip-Ring starts to slide from the turn-table Place some rubber tape on the latch ring on the contact points (small raised bumps)  or place the rubber tape under the slip-ring.

 

Model origin

The author marked this model as their own original creation.

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