Drag Chain Modification for the Atomstack Laser Engravers.

I made these 3d printable drag chain adaptors so you can retrofit the drag chain to the Atomstack laser engravers. Look in the description for links.
ATOMSTACK X20 PRO Laser Engraver with F2 Honeycomb Laser Bed,130W
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ATOMSTACK X30 PRO Laser Engraver Cutter - 160W Laser Engraving Machine
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Drag Chain Adaptors for the Atomstack
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24 Gauge Silicone Ribbon Cable
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Black-R18, 10X15mm Drag Chain
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Heat Shrink Tubing Black
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Non-Insulated Butt Connectors Kit
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[@brucewoods9377]

Magic! I have recently acquired an Atomstack A5 M50 machine and hate the poor cable management. You have just provided me an excellent solution. Thanks from a viewer in Australia.👍👍👍

[@thesmarterspodcastingadvis6804]

I just set up the laser machine, after watching dozens of tutorials, I found this gem! Definitely look how to upgrade the wires set up... Mine was brand new, but they were already opening. Thanks for sharing and take all the time to teach!You are a great person!

[@sannyassi73]

I added a drag chain to my Sculpfun S30 Pro and it's such a great improvement for many reasons. My chains are a bit oversized so at some point I'll get smaller ones to save some weight. My air assist tube and my wires were wobbling a lot at speed, plus my wires were rubbing on my enclosure no matter what I did and the the laser could have potentially cut the wire. With the new chain added I noticed accuracy improvements, it mainly just lets me run it a bit faster. Plus I have extra space now that wires aren't all over the place- was able to add some extra lighting along with some storage for my magnets/clips and it's plain just looks much nicer. I have my chain attached to the frame instead of the table using aluminum L extrusions, very similar to this setup other than that the aluminum acts as a rest so that instead of hanging it acts as a resting place for the chain and takes tension off of it- the frame is screwed down to the table with some L brackets but they're very easy to remove- that way I can replace the MDF underneath or get more Z height if I really need to. I've also got the exact same setup on the gangry with the L extrusion- no hanging, it rests in the L aluminum channel. You've certainly improved your setup- very nice! My only recommendation would be to add something to keep the chains from hanging.

[@M4trix42]

Awesome work and nice detailed video. I recently ordered an A10 Pro and wasn't fine with the cablemanagement. I instantly thought "someone must have built something about that" and I found your Thingiverse uploads. Exactly what I was looking for!! Thanks for designing and sharing for free!!! Looking forward to check if it fit's on the A10 pro.

[@alsaffarstudios]

Outstanding work, this is a great help to solve the wiring issue for the AtomStack laser machine. I am an AtomStack X7 Pro 50w owner and recently upgraded my leaser extension aixs and your video will certainly be the right solution for the wiring issue I am facing. Thanks again for sharing this amazing creation 🙏

[@supergiantbubbles]

I'm strongly considering buying one of these X20's and the cable management was really turning me off. This is a great solution. Thanks for taking the time and effort to put this video together along with sharing the files.

[@andrelevesque6300]

Great mod for cable management. I like your idea about the leg extensions. I will try them out and i was thinking maybe i could make a mod to have them telescopic to have different height over different materials. Great job and thank you for the 3d print files.

[@Graeme758]

Just bought a Two Trees TTS 20w, cables are just a mess. A couple of clips and a some cable wrap that doesn't fit the clips and cables that are not long enough for the route they have it. So having three K40s with drag chain cable management it seemed obvious to do just this. I searched for someone who had done it to save me time working out how to best fit it. So thanks. Sadly this wont work for my TTS Pro 20w, the stepper hangs under the y axis rail and is only a few mm from the deck. So will have to raise the legs to get clearance. But your mounts, modded, will save me a lot of work, thanks.

[@chriskiepfer450]

Hi there! Just wanted to thank you for this solution. I have not used my Atomstack yet and I have the parts ready to install! I tried to print the parts myself, but the undercuts made really bad print, so I got them printed at Xometry and they came out great. Here goes.

[@mb11bam]

Thank you for taking the time to make this video! I did the mod per your instructions (although I have the extended bed) on my X20 and it is working perfectly! Love your videos! I'm also a Boeing guy...but I fly one with six blades ;)

[@andytaylor8802]

Did you extend to the full one metre and did you have enough Drag chain??

[@mb11bam]

I did do the full meter extension and I ordered two lengths of the chain he linked. There wasn’t much extra afterward so two is a perfect amount.

[@johnmarkelewicz5495]

I like the cable management idea, looks much neater. But what I really like is your leg mod idea. I have the R3 Roller and those included legs are crap. Maybe one day I may get a 3D printer and grab your file. Thanks for the video!

[@Spodokamono]

Very nice job, thanks for sharing

[@JoseMendoza-rt5ti]

Thanks 737mechanic, you made a great, great job!!

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

*Excellent video!* Thanks!

[@737mechanic]

Thanks.

[@BoroBootBoy]

Just need to find someone with a 3D printer now. Thanks!

[@737mechanic]

There are services that you send them the file and they will print it for you.

[@simonpovey1882]

Great video Great mod thank you very much

[@chriscox4023]

Thanks for the codes for these drag chain holders. I have printed them and sadly the tongue on the fixing at the control end snapped off so I am going to use M3 bolts and nuts to hold the chain.

[@awade4232]

Beautiful! I wish someone sold the a complete wiring harness and track for the X20 Pro.

[@737mechanic]

I searched for extensions but only found the stepper motor extension but not the limit switch or laser so I figured if I am going to splice one I may as well splice all.

[@hexanchus1842]

Great mod! I plan on doing this to my new S20pro. I did have one thought - instead of splicing wires, why not get some mating connectors and make extensions for the cables.

[@737mechanic]

I was about to do just that. Then I decided to just splice them because I got lazy. Amazon had the crimpers and the connector kits that you need if you go that direction.

[@ianlets7531]

@Hexanchus could you post the video if you decide to mod your cutter? I have the the same cutter and was wondering how to do it.

[@darrelmiddleton]

I love the drag chain mounting. I do not have access to a 3d printer, do you have a buy it option?

[@marionocos2151]

Hi, just recently bought Atomstack S10 PRO and found your video and am interested to purchase those 3 attachment fittings for the chain. Please advise if possible to buy from you, BTW am from Philippines, a new subscriber to your channel. Thanks in advance

[@andytaylor8802]

Does anyone know if these clips on thingiverse actually fit the 20/20 that Atomstack us on the A5 M50 Pro?? Thanks for taking the time to do the video and the files..

[@lorenzolamar5369]

Have the same exact unit. Does it electrocute you when you move the gantry? Thx for the info and parts💪💪

[@rensdebrouwer8643]

Really nice video. I'm not really confident with doing the cable extension myself. Does buying molex cables with the same amount of pins work? I see two 6 pin connections with only the outer 2 and inner two used. And the end switch is just a 2 pin connector. Any chance you can add extension cables to your description?. Definitely worth the upgrade. Your machine looks really nice with the drag chains.

[@737mechanic]

I will look again but when I made the video I could only find one ext cable and I can't remember what it was for because you need them for both the stepper motors and for the laser head.

[@hexchaimen5184]

They do make XH PH2 & PH6 extensions (I believe that's the plug type) for like $1ea. Save someone some time splicing the wire. For the cost of X20, this should OEM. Thanks for the video, and the files!

[@MrTigg93]

Can u tell me what all extensions I would need to mod a x20 pro...maybe a link to buy? Thanks

[@emiellambrecht3663]

This cable chains also exist in a version that can be opened to insert the wires. You don’t have to cut the plugs. “Igus” also has a model whereby one can insert the wire trough a slotted side. Model Z045 will be big enough… This company is producing/delivering worldwide.

[@737mechanic]

The problem is the wires are not long enough when you put them in the drag chain so you have to either cut them or find extensions to make them long enough.

[@Dekweekschuur]

You nailed, i have the same problem and was trying 10x20mm drag chains but didnt know hoe to exact use them very nice solution and explanation iCan i use the 3d adaptors also for my 10 x 20 mm 1M. drag chains ?

[@737mechanic]

You may have to get creative because the adaptors are specifically made for the 10x15mm chains. Not saying you couldn't make them work one way or another.

[@Real-Tecnica]

What size nozzle and settings I am running a Kobra Max with .4mm nozzle and it's ok not clean however 80mm speed pla 210/60

[@KatoriaLuke]

Thank you for your video. Your idea is really great. I planned to purchase a Atomstack x7 Pro, 50W and after watching your video I intend to also buy 10 x 15mm Cable Chain to organise the cables. Do you sell those "737Mechanic" brackets. If yes what is the price. Thank you.

[@737mechanic]

I do not see them because it takes a few hours for each one to print, There are services you can use that will print parts for you if you give them the stl file. So after you download the file look up "3d model print service" in google and see what is out there.

[@kennethburbage1753]

what would you sell set of these for. They look great! I do not have 3D printer.

[@domainadmin6493]

You can get them made easily. there are multiple websites where you can use the thingiverse files to order them. It cost me $27.69 delivered and the turnaround was 48 hours in my sweaty hands. Kudos to 737Mechanic for sharing his files!

[@apowell389]

I just purchased the extension kit that allows my engraver to be 410x850mm. Can I purchase 3 drag chains and lengthen the actual chains to one another?

[@737mechanic]

Yes I would think so.

[@jbreezy3146]

Did you generate support for the 3d prints I am notbgetting clean version to come out at all

[@737mechanic]

Yes I had to do supports.

[@mjsoltis]

Any update or thoughts on any way to use this without extending the wires? I think it really needs a drag chain (s10 pro) but I'm not keen on extending the wires. Maybe turn the slide on bracket around and have the drag chain attach in front of the stepper motor?

[@mjsoltis]

Oh yeah, outstanding work on your channel.

[@737mechanic]

Before I decided on this setup, I tried sizing everything up to work with the existing wiring without the need to extend them but nothing would work that allowed full travel of both X and Y axis. I was able to find an extension for one of the wires but without being able to find the other one I decided to simply extend both. I have thought about offering to make some extensions and offer them for a small price.

[@franceschina5791]

I’d buy the extended cable. Can you make one for me (S10 pro)?

[@M4trix42]

​@@mjsoltis I know I'm late for that answer, but your idea is not how these dragchains work efficient. The attachment on the direkt facing side would cause a Z-shaped patern of the chain as soon as it isn't at max distance from homeposition. This could cause some issues during movement.

[@shmidtanderson9710]

Good afternoon! Tell me please, I made an upgrade according to your guide, installed everything on atomstack x30 pro, the part of drag chain that fits the laser head sags a little, do you have any files to print support for?

[@737mechanic]

No, mine sags a little also but it keeps everything out of the way so I have never really worried about it.

[@chriscox4023]

Hi, I’ve just finished printing the parts and I have two points of note . 1. The fit on the X/y axis is so tight it needs soft mallet to get it to fit and 2. Have you the exact length of the chain you shortened them too? I ask to save getting the wiring done to the wrong length. Thanks Chris

[@G-dragonTV]

Is it possible to attach a 15x20 drag chain to this drag chain adapter?

[@737mechanic]

You might be able to modify it and get it to work.

[@davedroning9494]

Great idea although why not just buy stepper motor extension cables that are available on eBay etc, a lot less work than splicing.

[@737mechanic]

That would be great if they were available. If you have been able to find them please post a link. Also would need one for the laser itself.

[@eadmineadmin2374]

Both chains are the same size?

[@737mechanic]

Yes

[@ernestorivera9724]

Can I buy these anywhere as I do not have a 3d printer?

[@737mechanic]

There are 3d print services that will print 3d models for you but I do not know how much they charge. If you do I google search for 3d print service there are many that pop up. You can download the models and send the files to them to print.

[@MrTigg93]

Are the wire connections jst type?

[@737mechanic]

I believe they are.

[@MrTigg93]

@737mechanic ok..could you possibly look at your x20 pro and tell me how many connections that I will have to extend for the drag chain mod and how many pins on each extension..im going to order extension cables but my machine is not here for another week so I'm trying to get all the stuff I need here by time it shows up..thanks in advance

[@billb921]

Any place other than Amazon to get the parts ? I'm tired of Amazon BS

[@737mechanic]

Ebay would be the only other place I would know. I stopped using eBay years ago and switched to Amazon.