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Chimera iXY - Documentation

A modular CoreXY printer built from the Flsun i3 (2017) and Mingda Magician X components.

Overview

This document outlines the design, component sourcing, mechanical integration, electronics, and firmware of the Chimera iXY project.


NOTE: This page is largely unfinished. Lots of details are to be added later...

Printer Origins

Flsun i3 2017 (Working but very finicky)

Reused components:
    - Stepper motors (E0, Z axis)
    - 2020 Aluminum extrusions
    - V6 Hotend.
    - Roller Bearings
    - Toothless Idler Pulleys
    - Stepper Leadscrew Collet
    - Mainboard MKS Gen L v1.0
    - Reprap Discount Smart Graphics Controller
    - Bolts: M3-M6
    - Nuts: M3-M6
    - 8mm Linear Rods (Not rails)
    - 8mm Linear Rod Bearings
    - GT2 6mm Belts (Used Temporarily for measurments and testing)
    - Cables (Stepper, Display, Power, etc.)
    - PTFE Bowden Tube
    - Bowden Extruder
    - PTFE Couplings

Mingda Magician X (Broken Mainboard & X Gantry daughterboard)

Reused components:
    - Stepper motors (α, β axis)
    - 24V 15A Powersupply
    - Bolts: M3-M6
    - Leadscrews + Collars
    - Toothed Idler Pulleys
    - Heated Bed
    - 30mm axial fan
    - 4010 blower fan

Mechanical Design

Built around a 2020 & 2040 aluminum frame with 8mm linear rods. Fairly Simple; no extrusions were cut in the first revision.

Frame

Electronics

Controller: MKS Gen L v2.1 (v1.0 will work as well)
Auxillary Control: Miniton Beaglecam v1
Drivers: TMC2209, TMC2208, A4988
Wiring: Fully sleeved harness with JST-XH connectors. High current wires are crimped with a plated connector.
Power: 24V 15A generic PSU (From MMX, unbranded)

Firmware

Firmware used: Marlin 2.1.2.5 for now. May upgrade to Klipper later. Config files are versioned in the GitHub repo.

Resources

GitHub Repository

Bill of Materials (BOM)

Future Plans - Rev.2.0

Enclosure + Ventilation, speedy power motors compatibility, and triple-z upgrades are on the roadmap.