Project updates¶
Posts published during the development of the BLV mgn Cube: new parts and upgrades, reviews, beta tests and print samples. They are kept as they were written. Kits, sales and offers mentioned in them have ended.
Metal Kit II update and clearance saleIt took 34 days to create this tiny part.
BIQU H2O and Haldis K1-XL hotendI wanted to share with you my first impressions or shall I say unboxing of a few Hotend-extruder setups I'm testing. I'm sure it's going to be interesting 😉. As
Metal Kit II, BLV carbon and moreFirst of all, I want to thank you all for your support, I really appreciate you guys.
Carbon fiber X axis tubeMellow just updated me that the first BLV Carbon X-axis tube batch is ready and finally available for us. All are made according to the ISO manufacturing sheets
BLV Klipper Mainsail theme and carbon X axisIn my work (Autonomous Drones Dev-Lab) I use CNC machined carbon parts on a daily basis. recently, I've noticed that CNC machined carbon's price has dropped sig
BLV Cube + Klipper: 9000 mm/s² and 500 mm/sAfter long experience with Reprap firmware, I decided to try Klipper.
New front panel (beta)Yes .. this is a new panel for the BLV mgn Cube printer.
Unboxing: the FYSETC BLV mgn Cube full kita friend of mine (@Harel) contacted FYSETC company more than two months ago, after having difficulty ordering a kit from Blurolls. Turns out someone there took
BIQU H2 extruder reviewFinally, after a whole month of careful testing the BIQU H2 extruder on my BLV mgn Cube 3d printer. I feel pretty confident writing my conclusions about BIQU's
An affordable Duet 3 6HC boardI have been fantasizing for a long time about buying the Duet3 in order to use it as a board for my BLV mgn Cube 3D printer. The Duet3 6HC is actually the new g
Let there be COB LED lightAfter a long time using the LED strip to illuminate the printing area, I wondered how I could make the LEDs sexier, hidden, and without having to print parts. A
Trianglelab Matrix adapter for the Metal KitHello my friends, for a long time I have been considering whether to purchase the E3D HEMERA extruder. To my great joy, a new extruder from Trianglelab appeared
A new heated bed?Following many requests, I have designed a new magnetic heated bed and I would be very grateful if you could please share your thoughts with me about the idea.
The Metal Kit upgradeAs you know, for several months I have been designing and testing a new kit of components that will replace all the BLV mgn Cube's motion system printed parts.
Metal parts: beta testers wantedMetal Parts - Beta testUPDATE: the beta kit is finally available: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_dZWiHmO
The prototype metal parts are hereAfter 2.5 years of waiting we finally got our new apartment. The plan was to assemble a new BLV mgn Cube 3d printer, using the new Metal parts in our new home.
Prototype metal partssmall update about the BLV mgn Cube metal parts that i designed. They finished making the prototype + black anodized. before shipping it to me for testing, they
Move the board LEDs to the front without soldering"Moving" the board indicators leds to the front without any soldering The DuetWifi board has number of indicator leds for the heated bed, endstops, power, diag,
PID tuning: importantPID Tuning - I know that most of you are familiar with that and already have done it. But for those who not performed a PID calibration: The PID calibration is
Print samplesi am adding few print samples of models i printed using my BLV mgn Cube 3D printer
Beta test: frame wire holderThe nut is angled for a fast lock, Just twist it 90 degrees (check the angle direction before you lock it). The file contains 3 sizes and shapes and its a very
Printed cable harness tube (canceled)Testing new printed cable harness tube :) inspired by the Vertical Cable riser from workplace-products.co.uk Basically, its meant for those who can get the PVC
The Singing Serpent print sampleToday I printed the "Adalinda: The Singing Serpent" and i made a video + a few photos Printed with Gold Silk 195C/60C 60 mm/s without support. Model: Adalinda T
A cheaper BLV mgn Cube kit?As you know I try my best and assist as much as I can here and also on Facebook private msgs (BLV Group). recently, similar requests have come up and I asked th
Silicone wiper and nozzle cleaner (beta)After replacing my nuzzle with Mellow's Ruby nuzzle, i found under my lab microscope that the old nuzzle's hole shape heavily destroyed by the brass brush. unde
Sealand full kit unboxingSo i decided to build another BLV mgn Cube only this time it's going to be much easier since it's going to be assembled using the full Sealand Kit from here LIN
Dual layer fanSo, I decided to try and make a new shield equipped with twin 4010 blowers as a layer cooling fans. It has 3 channels on each side, directing the air flow and c
New 3D printer parts for testingSo lately I tested parts before adding to the BOM list. looking to add more links of quality parts and i found - Mellow store at Aliexpress. first, It's very im
Reinforcement for a higher Z axisIf you have a build with higher Z-axis like 465mm+ You can add (optional) a reinforcement to X by adding:
Affordable genuine HIWIN linear railsI Have finally saved enough and bought a set of Genuine HIWIN mgn12H 400mm rails + carriages from Blurolls Lu (Aliexpress Store).
Printing TPU on the BLV mgn CubeSo, i tried to print TPU (flexible) filament with my bowden setup. It came out not bad considering my Bowden is 65cm~. used a non brand TPU that I bought locall
Static Neopixel animationFor those who are looking for a nice static animation without the board feedback,