Stealth Press 1 — Heat Set Insert Press (legacy)

Sunset Notice: Stealth Press 1 (and Sunrise Notice: Stealth Press 1S)

As of November 26, 2024, this revision of Stealth Press 1 is considered a legacy version.

We recommend downloading and building the Stealth Press 1S version instead.

Stealth Press 1 revision will remain accessible for reference purposes, as it is linked in numerous locations and has multiple community mods. This ensures continued access to Stealth Press 1 files for those who need them.
 

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WHERE TO GET MECHANICAL PARTS OF THE BUILD?

Option 1 — Order ready-to-build kits (supported vendors)

• Stealth Press KIT — DFH.fm
• Stealth Press KIT (US) — KBD3D.com
• Stealth Press KIT (EU) — Lecktor.com

Stealth Press is now available as a comprehensive mechanical parts KIT, streamlining the process of sourcing the necessary components. In many cases, purchasing the KIT proves to be a quicker and more convenient option than sourcing the parts individually. Availability and selection may vary depending on your location and existing inventory.

Each listed KIT source offers a unique selection of parts, all adhering strictly to the BOM and carefully chosen to guarantee the highest quality build.

Option 2 — Self-source using BOM (bill of materials)

ASSEMBLY MANUAL

Download the full assembly manual with visuals and a step-by-step guide.

VIDEO BUILD GUIDES

Iconic FAB video build guide

Live build by Nero3D the Canuck Creator

Live build by ModBotArmy

SUPPORTED SOLDERING IRONS

Generic, TS100/101 or Pinecil.

PRINT GUIDELINES

Here are print guidelines for you to follow and have decent success with printing parts:

Side notes to the print guidelines:

You can succeed with Support cubic infill type (slicer support may vary) and as little as 25% infill for all parts if are aiming for faster print speeds and less filament usage. PLA, PLA+, and PETG are also considerable filament choices. However, take into account that soldering iron radiates some indirect heat. The usage of less temperature-stable filaments may result in part deformations over time.

It is recommended to use ASA or ABS at least for “arm” and “iron mount” parts. A wall count of 4 is an absolute must to ensure the structural integrity of the parts. There is no need to go over the top with this. 4 are for this particular build.

File naming for printed parts:

The parts use this naming convention:

• PRIMARY COLOR — These files will have nothing at the start of the filename. Example: buildplate_x1.stl
• ACCENT COLOR — Files have “[a]” to the front of any STL file that is intended to be printed with accent color. Example: [a]_bushing_x1.stl
• COUNT OF PARTS — Files have “x1” to “x4” at the end of any STL file. The number represents the count of identical parts to be printed. Example: [a]_m5_1mm_spacer_x4 (In this case you will need to print 4 identical spacers).

Special thanks to Stefan and Alexander from CNCKitchen for backing this project by providing a generous set of soldering-iron tips and heat-set inserts for building and testing purposes.

Here is the list of other open-source projects used for sourcing multiple CAD parts. Models are used as-is or modified to fit the project purpose and design:

• VORON TAP: https://github.com/VoronDesign/Voron-Tap [CAD models for heat-set inserts and bolts]
• VORON Switchwire: https://github.com/VoronDesign/Voron-Switchwire [Base for remix of KEY-BAK mounting parts]
• Ender SW: https://github.com/boubounokefalos/Ender_SW [Base for remix of Support arms]