Akula-class motion system - BETA

Introducing Magnetic IDEX with the new AKULA-class motion system!

• Redesigned Flashforge Creator Pro X-Y Gantry (bolt on compatible)
• 3 Belts 
• 3 Motors 
• 3 Magnetic Belt Couplings 
• 3 Belt Tension Screws 
• In the future, expandable to 4 magnetic toolheads m_IDEX² (will need new frame)
• Self-squaring gantry

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Because of the mechanical nature of this printer, no additional X axis belt or motor is required.

It can accomplish all IDEX modes:

• Multi color/multi material
• Mirror
• Duplication

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May 22, 2024 Update:
Added Orca Slicer 3MF file.
m_IDEX with Akula-class motion system - Orca Project.3MF

June 30,2024 Update: Added two new parts to the Akula-class motion system.

1. Air seal:
   I designed a simple air seal to prevent leakage from hotend cooling airstream.  The seal is printed in black ABS and seems to work quite well, even with CPAP blower at max power. 
2. Reverse Bowden Coupling
   Now we can print with the complete original enclosure.  Ambient temperature looks stable at about 42°C.  ABS parts are nice and flat ☺

July 11, 2024 Update:
   Y-axis blocks revised to use M3 threaded inserts.

Video Build Series
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL3IfVhJTlh_lEBPBy81mTOLiQyg5gRSvC