Skeletor MK6 a Creality K1/K1 Max/K1C Toolhead Cover/Shroud ULTRALIGHT

This is Skeletor MK6 a Creality K1/K1 Max/K1C Toolhead Cover/Shroud. Skeletor MK6 is the most up to date fully tested version of the Skeletor Collection. By downloading this model you're directly helping the continued growth of the Skeletor toolhead cover. I have thrown HUNDREDS of dollars into this project trying to make the perfect cooling solution for Crealitys K1 series printer. 

To anyone downloading this model, please be aware that I have free versions of this model available in the Skeletor Collection which you can find here: The Skeletor Collection

If you're interested in trying MK6 but it does not fit your current K1's mods, please reach out to me directly and I will personally design a solution that will work for you. 

Although MK6 is a paid model, whenever the next iteration is available this model will move to the Skeletor Collection and become free, replaced by the newer version. Purchasing this model early gives you access before everyone else and helps pay for the Fusion360 subscription to keep pumping out updates. If you're interested in MK6 but do not want to pay, you can always wait until the model is released for free. (no eta on how fast updates will come but I am always available to help if you catch something I might have missed)

   ~Hardware Needed~

     -4 x M3x6 Bolts

     -3 x M3x16 Bolts

     -1 x M3x25 Bolt

          OPTIONAL hardware in italic below

     -For the top strain relief portion, I would highly suggest adding heated inserts where the holes where the stock screws go. It's not difficult to do. and ensures this part will never fail. (after all of my testing I stripped the hole out with the stock screws)

   ~Printing Requirements~

     -PRINT WITH ABS, ASA, PA6-GF or some other high heat resistant stiff material. PETG WILL NOT WORK. 

     -The duct itself should be printed with 3 walls, 5 top and bottom layers and 15% infill. 

     -The Strain relief and Stabilizing arm should be printed solid, either set infill to 100% or change your top and bottom layers to 20

     -NO SUPPORTS NEEDED!!!

     ~Post Processing and assembly~

     -Wait for the print to cool before taking it off the build plate. Use a razor scraper if you have one to get it off the build plate. 

     -When assembling DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN SCREWS!!! Only tighten until firm or tight enough where you're confident it will not strip the plastic. 

			A reminder to not overtighten the screws as you risk stripping the plastic.

~ ~ ~ Update 09/01/2024 ~ ~ ~

Introducing the Skeletor LED mod. This mod allows you to easily add a couple of 5V LED's at the nozzle using your toolhead boards filament runout sensor port. 

For this mod you will need to change the following items of code in your klipper printer.cfg file. 

As well as add the following code for dim controll to your gcode_macro.cfg folder

Below are some instructions on how to instill this mod to your existing Skeletor MK6 as well as the material you will need. 

1. 5v LED with 17mm segments So long as the length of the LED segment stays under 35mm you can use whatever 5v LED strips you want. The ones in the link are just the ones I used. I saw several others when shopping around. If you find one that works better, please let us all know!
2. 1.25mm jst connectors and their respective wires
3. 24 AWG and 18-10AWG Heat shrink tubing (I got this from my local hardware store)
4. Soldering Iron
5. Helping hands (optional but very…handy)

If you get stuck at any point. Please don't hesitate to reach out for help.	Cut the black wire to 65mm in length	Cut the red wire to 60mm in length	Solder the positive and negative ends of the wire on. Positive end should be facing you. Bend the wires after soldering as picture shows then slide smaller heatsink into place and heat.
Slide larger heat sink over just the bottom part, this will allow the wires to retain that bend. It is important for the final fit.	Take off blue backing to expose adhesive. Add an optional dab of super glue	Stick the LED strip to the mount. If you've added glue, wait for it to dry.	Insert the jst wires into the connector. They must be oriented EXACTLY AS THE PICTURE.
Add a dab of super glue to each corner, just like show in the picture and this mount shout slot right into place.	Ensure LED is still operational before gluing down.	Make sure after plugging in the LED to tuck the wires into the same location where your other wires are.	Enjoy finally being able to see your prints~

More updates to come! So stay tuned. 

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I want to give a big thank you to those that have been helping me with my testing. It really speeds up the process on getting new Skeletor models out and available to the public. 

If you're interested in any of the step files for this design or any previous versions, please reach out to me directly via DM's. 

If you've been enjoying my design work and the Skeletor series, please be sure to leave a like on the model. If you do end up using the model, please post your make. I really enjoy seeing everyone's set up with Skeletor on there. Makes my day