The Forgetful Dev

Top Frame

A number of parts in this section won’t get installed until you make more progress on the printer build, but they ultimately make up the top frame.

  • Printed parts
    24

  • Purchased parts
    186

  • Filament
    484.6m | 1430.2g

  • Print time
    72h 20m

Printed Parts

Part NameSTLQtyNotes
Belt Fastenergithub / printables2More info
Connector Back 1github / printables1More info
Connector Back 2github / printables1More info
Connector Top 1github / printables1More info
Connector Top 2github / printables1More info
Connector Side 1github / printables4More info
Connector Side 2github / printables4More info
Rod Holdergithub / printables4More info
Connector Z Leftgithub / printables1More info
Connector Z Rightgithub / printables1More info
Back-Leftgithub / printables1More info
Back-Rightgithub / printables1More info
Front-Leftgithub / printables1More info
Front-Rightgithub / printables1More info

Purchased Parts

ItemQtyNotes
m3 heat insert84
m3x10 screw8
m3x12 screw56
m3x16 screw4
m3x25 screw8
m3x35 screw10
m5x30 screw2
m5 washer6
F695 bearing8

Details

Belt Fastener

Print
Quantity2
Print Time36m
Filament Length2.7m
Filament Weight8.2g
Supports?Yes - you may be able to get by without supports if your printer is good at bridging.
Purchase
ItemQtyNote
m3 nut1Insert before the bearing stack
m5x30 screw1
F695 bearing4
m5 washer3

Connector Back 1

Quantity1
Filament Length4.7m
Filament Weight14.1g
Supports?No
Purchase
ItemQtyNote
m3x12 screw4

Connector Back 2

Quantity1
Filament Length4.2m
Filament Weight12.6g
Supports?No
Purchase
ItemQtyNote
m3x12 screw4

Connector Top 1

Quantity1
Filament Length9.1m
Filament Weight27.2g
Supports?No
NotesUses screws that go all the way through in to nuts rather than heat inserts like the rest of the top frame connectors.
Purchase
ItemQtyNote
m3x25 screw8m3x30 will also work but sticks out slightly

Connector Top 2

Quantity1
Filament Length9.1m
Filament Weight27.2g
Supports?No
NotesUses inset nuts rather than heat inserts like the other top frame connectors.
Purchase
ItemQtyNote
m3 nut8

Connector Side 1

Quantity4
Filament Length6.7m
Filament Weight20.1g
Supports?No
Purchase
ItemQtyNote
m3x12 screw8

Connector Side 2

Quantity4
Filament Length3.9m
Filament Weight11.6g
Supports?No
Purchase
ItemQtyNote
m3x12 screw4

Rod Holder

Quantity4
Filament Length1.9m
Filament Weight5.6g
Supports?Yes - in the recessed screw holes touching the build plate
Purchase
ItemQtyNote
m3x35 screw2

Connector Z (Left/Right)

Quantity2
Filament Length5.4m
Filament Weight16.2g
Supports?Yes - in the recessed screw holes touching the build plate
NoteThis is listed as 2 separate parts but it's actually the same part used twice.
Purchase
ItemQtyNote
m3x16 screw4m3x20 will also work

Back-Left

Quantity1
Filament Length104.2m
Filament Weight310.7g
Supports?Yes - You may be able to eliminate some supports if your printer can bridge over the square where the motor goes.
NotesI recommend printing this piece with a brim to prevent warping.
Purchase
ItemQtyNote
m3 heat insert22
m3 nut2rod holder
m3x10 screw4m3x12 should fit too but it depends on your motor

Back-Right

Quantity1
Filament Length104.7m
Filament Weight312.4g
Supports?Yes - You may be able to eliminate some supports if your printer can bridge over the square where the motor goes.
NotesI recommend printing this piece with a brim to prevent warping.
Purchase
ItemQtyNote
m3 heat insert30
m3 nut2rod holder
m3x10 screw4m3x12 should fit too but it depends on your motor

Front-Left

Quantity1
Filament Length91.2m
Filament Weight272.1g
Supports?Yes
NotesI recommend printing this piece with a brim to prevent warping.
Purchase
ItemQtyNote
m3 heat insert16
m3 nut2rod holder
m3x35 screw1Can go as low as m3x25, but doing m3x35 gives you maximum travel on the belt tensioner

Front-Right

Quantity1
Filament Length91.2m
Filament Weight272.1g
Supports?Yes
NotesI recommend printing this piece with a brim to prevent warping.
Purchase
ItemQtyNote
m3 heat insert16
m3 nut2rod holder
m3x35 screw1Can go as low as m3x25, but doing m3x35 gives you maximum travel on the belt tensioner
Prev
Toolhead
Next
Gantry