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Hero Me Gen6: FAQ with MediaMan3D (Patreon)

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The Crosslink Show is available now!

Daniel conducts an in-depth interview with me about the Hero Me, its history and design principles, as well as the improvements in Gen 6 and its updates. We cover everything that is new with some really insightful moments and easter eggs :-)  

This is the Premiere episode of the Crosslink Show where Daniel interviews different creators in the 3D printing and design community about their projects, their passions, and how they make a living.

I highly recommend that my patrons watch this interview, as well as for anyone else who is considering upgrading their 3D printer with a superior cooling system. If you like this video, please Like, Comment, and and even Subscribe to Daniel's YouTube channel to show support for him creating this!

Happy Printing!

Andy
MediaMan3D

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Hero Me 6: FAQ with MediaMan3D (Andrew Soderberg)

The full interview with MediaMan3D Andy Soderberg about the Hero Me Gen 6 Upgrade. Everything that is new and some really insightful moments and easter eggs :-) This is episode 1 of the Crosslink Show where we interview different creators in the 3D printing and design community about their projects, their passions and how they make a living. Get the Hero Me 6 files here: https://www.printables.com/model/39322-hero-me-gen6-master-suite Become a Patron of MediaMan3D: https://www.patreon.com/MediaMan3D CHAPTERS 0:00 Welcome to Andy 1:40 How Hero Me started 6:12 What's new with Hero Me 6 15:09 The new part cooling ducts 20:23 Should you upgrade to version 6? 21:44 Cooling advantages of Hero Me 6 24:02 Is Hero Me a too heavy setup? 27:25 Two mysterious holes 29:27 Design principles 32:21 Andy's "other part cooling system" 33:05 Compromises 35:40 The new way how Hero Me 6 is monetized 44:45 The future of Hero Me THE PRINTERS I USE: https://kit.co/danielcrosslink/the-3d-printers-i-use MY MERCH: https://crosslink.io/shop BECOME A PATRON: https://www.patreon.com/crosslink CHAT ON DISCORD: https://discord.gg/ne3J4Rf BUSINESS INQUIRIES ONLY (OR IF YOU WANT TO SEND SOMETHING) - DANIEL@CROSSLINK.IO FOLLOW ME: INSTAGRAM - https://instagram.com/danielcrosslink TWITTER - https://twitter.com/danielcrosslink FACEBOOK - https://facebook.com/danielcrosslink WEBSITE: https://crosslink.io The Music I use: https://crosslink.io/es, AMAZING for YouTubers! GEAR USED https://kit.co/danielcrosslink/my-video-gear Disclaimer: As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

Comments

Todd Coello

I am not sure if someone in here could help with with setting the home X,Y offset in Klipper for these hotends. It is strange because all the documentaion out there about Klipper that is one thing that isn't talked about much. In the PDF only has for Marlin. Thank you in advance.

Andrew Soderberg
>>81960261

Todd, I am sorry I do not know anything about Klipper configuration as I have not used it. Maybe another Hero Me user will be able to help.

Charles Scheidecker
>>81960261

I have a BLTouch on an Ender 3 Max using the bracket to attach at the stock location since it works with my Gen 6 setup, this is how I defined the offsets in the [bltouch] section of my klipper config: x_offset: 50 y_offset: -6

Charles Scheidecker
>>81960261

Are you referring to something different than a sensor offset? My X axis endstop has a -2 station so I have to do this to have X=0 be in the correct location: [stepper_x] position_endstop: -2

Tim whitfield

Hi I am have trouble identifying which gantry adaptor I need for a longer lk5 pro, any help would gratefully received

Garret Dupont

I have a stock Ender 5 and I have some 4010 and 5015 fans coming in today. What parts do I need to print to mount everything? Thank you so much for your help!

Andrew Soderberg
>>82150965

Below are the questions you need to answer that will guide you with your selections in the PDF doc that you can find link to the parts cross reference in this post: https://www.patreon.com/posts/61051934 If you still have trouble give me the answers to the questions below and I can help. • What 3D Printer brand and model? (this helps identify the gantry adapter). • Is your 3D printer's X carriage non-stock? (If No, skip this question) Examples of non-stock X carriages are the PrinterMods MDD, Micro Swiss DD kits, 3DFused, BLV, or other? (If the answer is Yes, this info replaces the first question, as this is used to help identify the gantry adapter needed since the stock one is not being used. • Will it be a Direct Drive setup? (If No, skip this question) If yes, what direct drive brand and model will be used? This is needed along with the next question to select the DD Base file. There are two versions of each gantry adapter, the next question will tell you which type to use. • Which hotend are you using? All hotends fall into two types: 1. those that mount directly to the X carriage via 2 screws, like the stock ones from Creality, the Micro Swiss, MK8, and Dragonfly BMS. 2. Those that mount via a collar or some other fixture that attaches to the X carriage, like the E3D V6, Revo Six, Slice Mosquito, and others. A follow-up question:, If the Hotend has multiple mounting options to choose from, which one (it will fall into one of the two types above)? This helps identify the base (if with a direct drive), and completes the info needed to select the type of gantry adapter). • What type and number of part cooling fans? (this helps identify which part cooling ducts to use). • Optional - What type of ABL sensor will be used? This helps identify the ABL mounting part(s), but can also be affected by what part cooling ducts are used as the sensor can't be in the same space as the duct.



Goran Tasic

After reviewing instructions I still have doubts what parts do I need. I have ender 5 pro with MS direct drive and CT touch. I would like dual fan setup with 5015 fans. Can you please list parts which I need to print in order to achieve such setup. Thank you Also hints with X Y offsets would help a lot

Erica Lynn

Can you explain the difference between the 30 degree fan duct and normal? I'm about to print the new dual 5015 but I'm not sure which one to pick. I don't know if it matters but I have an ender 3v2 with stock hotend and creality BL touch.

Andrew Soderberg
>>82668496

The 30deg ducts are a special use case. They are only needed for direct drive setups that have the stepper motor at a 90deg offset to the left or right. In this scenario the stepper motor interferes with the part cooling fan's placement. The 30deg versions tilt the fans forward so they can fit with the stepper off to the side. There is no other advantage or use for the 30deg versions.

Andrew Soderberg
>>82123742

Tim, I have gone through my notes. I was told that the Longer LK5 X carriage was a clone of a printer's X carriage I already had created a Gantry Adapter for. I can not find this info as to which one. I apologize for this. I am now looking for a STEP or STL of the LK5 X carriage so that I can confirm with one I have made that you need, OR to create one for you. If you have knowledge of where to find a digital file (STEP or STL) of the Longer X carriage (Or whole assembly) I would greatly appreciate any links or suggestions where to look. If there are none to be found. The I would need a photo of the front face of the X carriage (bare) and then calipered measurements of the size of the plate, and all the mount holes with measurements from the hole center to both the top and at least one side. This way I can recreate a model of the X carriage to then modify a Gantry Adapter to fit it. If you can help me help you in any way, please sent the info to me at: mediaman3d@gmail.com Thanks!

Andrew Soderberg
>>82123742

OK, Here is a DropBox link to my first versions of Gantry Adapters for the Longer LK5 Pro. While I have yet to find an X carriage for this printer, I have found several fan and direct drive mounts for the LK5 Pro X carriage and I have based my measurements and mounting hole placements based upon these other designs. Please test a let me know if they work or what modifications are needed to make them fit. https://www.dropbox.com/s/wn8kdbeu0iohw1q/Longer%20LK5%20Pro%20Gantry%20Adapters.zip?dl=0

Ben Krout

Love your work and years of effort that you've put in. I'm finally trying it out for my CR-10S Pro. But 1st, I wish there were some better diagrams about where I need to insert threaded inserts. Secondly, and more importantly, If I need to get to my hottend, either to replace something or deal with a jam, it looks like I have to go through the whole process of removing everything including the carriage off the printer just to do that. Is there really no way to remove the base without removing the carriage?

Andrew Soderberg
>>82809684

Thanks for the kind words and your support! I am working on finishing a major update to the assembly docs that I am trying very hard to get done this weekend that will help. The threaded inserts go into all the round holes, except the filament path (that would bad). They are all M3 except the two optional ones on the bottom of the Base which are M2.5. These are for the optional ADXL345 accelerometer PCB that is used with Klipper firmware to tune the printer for high speed printing. Regarding disassembly for maintenance.. for some printers and the way they require the Gantry Adapter to be mounted, the removal of the carriage off the printer is the only current method. This is why I am currently in alpha testing of the Hero Me Magnet Edition (a Patreon supporter Exclusive for All-Access and above). In the Magnet Edition the Gantry Adapter and Hero Me Base have neodymium magnets embedding in them allowing quick removal of the Base to gain access to the hotend. The parts are 'keyed' to prevent any movement when attached. The magnets being used have a weight rating of over 30 pounds. I expect the first release of these parts will be at the beginning of June. There are over 150 STLs that need to be updated for the magnets so it will be a couple months to get them all released.

David

Can you explain the difference between the standard fan ducts and the "lightweight" fan ducts?

Andrew Soderberg
>>82900472

The lightweight ones are a single duct for a single fan. They use much less material to print. They are the ones I use and recommend most. They also allow for a BLTouch or CRTouch to fit behind the left duct (using the compact wing an mount STLs) to get closer to the hotend for a more accurate mesh when leveling the bed.

Andrew Potgieter

Hi Mediaman, I am having trouble identifying the parts I need. Setup as follows: CR10S Pro V1/V2/Max stock gantry plate, Microswiss direct drop in replacement for the 10S Pro/Max (identical footprint to the stock hotend as far as mounting points and length goes) Going to direct drive setup using the stock dual gear extruder and stepper motor. BL Touch bed sensor V3, changing from 4020 blower to dual 4010 blowers and using lightweight fan ducts to have the BLTouch behind the left duct.

Huzefa Adil

can i get some help? i need al the parts for the ender 5 pro with cr touch and can you also send the link for the dual 5015 fan set and the 1 so i can see which one id want. i have micro swiss all metal hotend and everything else is stock

Saya Bloodraven

If anyone is Doubting or Second Guessing not doing Patreon for This Setup Don't it is well worth the money and more for everything that you get out of it.

Andrew Soderberg
>>83208143

You have listed several printers models. Which one is it? If it is a CR-10S Pro V2 then the gantry adapter is: CR_OEM_Gantry_Adapter_7A.stl If it is not this model, let me know. The rest of the files are: HMG6 DD Base OEM-MK8-MS-BMS - Creality.stl BLTouch_Mount_Compact.stl BLTouch_Wing_Compact.stl HMG6-lightweight-forward-4010-left.stl HMG6-lightweight-forward-4010-right.stl

Michael

Hey Andrew, I'm not seeing a PINDA mount, am I missing something? I think they came in two different sizes, but most people have the 8mm version now (PINDA V2 and SuperPINDA).

Andrew Soderberg
>>84147171

The Hero Me ABL mount that is compatible with the PINDA probes is:EZABL-OEM_Mount_No_Duct_8mm.stl Even though it has 'No Duct' in the filename, it is compatible with the 'lightweight forward' ducts.

Gregory Owen

I can't find the file HMG6 Base OEM-MK8-MS-Dragonfly BMS.stl

Kevin Picco

Sorry if this is posted elsewhere, new to Patreon (you being my first lol). Trying to organise the files for HM5. Is there support for CR-Touch?

Geir Løland

Great. You should clean up the PDF. Some part names is not matching the part filename. Some parts is not mentioned in PDF at all. This makes people ask more questions and that takes more of your time.

Andrew Soderberg
>>84999542

Yes, I am currently in the middle of a major re-write and expansion of the parts cross-reference and assembly guide. It will include corrections to all the issues reported.

Dmit2k

I have a question regarding the HeroMe design in common and could not find any answer "in the wild": As far as I understand, all this HeroMe thing is about improved part cooling and the rest are just handy options. But by looking into the HeroMe design I can't see any air exhausts for the heater fan air flow. Seems the only way for the air from the heater to flow is down to the printing model. Which is known to be very bad, especially for printing filaments like PETG. Do I miss something? Most of 3-rd party hotend fan mods I've seen try to solve this common stock hotend issue.

Andrew Soderberg
>>85430326

All of the Hero Me Base files have four oval exhaust holes on the side walls as well as being open above. From several years of real-world testing as well as feedback from hundreds of users, there has not been any measurable impact from air that leaks down toward the heat block. Many X carriages now also have large holes or slots directly behind the heat sink to allow air to flow straight out the back. This has not been an issue. The Hero Me Gen6 is also about providing effective bowden and direct drive combinations of hotends, extruders, fans, ABL sensors, and printer models that are not available anywhere else.

Huber Bueno

Hi, I am confused about the files names. What I need for a ender 3 pro stock with a CR Touch? I want put dual 5015 fans. Thanks for the work.

Andrew Soderberg
>>85591488

Here is the list of STLs you need: CR-Ender_OEM-MS_Gantry_Adapter_1A.stl CR-Ender_Gantry_Clip_1.stl HMG6 Base OEM-MK8-MS-MSDD-BMS.stl HMG6-lightweight-forward-5015-left-brace.stl HMG6-lightweight-forward-5015-right-brace.stl CR Touch_Mount_Compact.stl CR Touch_Mount_Standard.stl For future reference here are the steps to use to select parts should you decide to make changes or get another printer. Answering the following questions will help you when using the parts cross reference to select the STLs needed for your setup. • What 3D Printer brand and model? (this helps identify the gantry adapter). • Is your 3D printer's X carriage non-stock? If No, skip this question. Examples of non-stock X carriages are the PrinterMods MDD, Micro Swiss DD kits, 3DFused, BLV, or other? If the answer is Yes, this info replaces the first question, as this is used to help identify the gantry adapter needed since the stock one is not being used. The answer from the above questions gets you the Gantry Adapter, but there are two versions of each gantry adapter, the next question will tell you which type to use. • Which hotend are you using? All hotends fall into two types: 1. those that mount directly to the X carriage via 2 screws, like the stock ones from Creality, the Micro Swiss, MK8, and Dragonfly BMS. 2. Those that mount via a collar or some other fixture that attaches to the X carriage, like the E3D V6, Revo Six, Slice Mosquito, and others. • Will you system be a Direct Drive setup? If No, skip this question. If yes, what direct drive brand and model will be used? This is needed along with the next question to select the DD Base files. A follow-up question:, If the Hotend has multiple mounting options to choose from, which one (it will fall into one of the two types above)? This helps identify the base (if with a direct drive), and completes the info needed to select the type of gantry adapter). With the DD Brand and the hotend mount type, you now can select the proper Hero Me Base. • What type and number of part cooling fans? This helps identify which part cooling ducts to use. • Optional - What type of ABL sensor will be used? This helps identify the ABL mounting part(s), but can also be affected by what part cooling ducts are used, as the sensor can't be in the same space as the duct. Note that I am working on finishing a major revision of this manual that matches all the filenames that are in the latest Gen6 update. I expect to have that completed in the next week or so.

Scott Hoover

Apologies if this has been answered before: For a Revo Six hotend Direct Drive setup, do we need to use the collet and clip, and do we use a short piece of tube between the hotend and the extruder? It seems like it doesn't fit with the clip on at least?

John Rigirozzi

Hello! I was wondering if you had anything available for the Tronxy X5SA Pro? I just looked through all the info in the zip file and could not find anything. Thank You. Great work by the way.

Huzefa Adil

@chase lineback no it isn’t but I am going to swap to direct drive and this calling duct with that direct drive

Andrew Soderberg
>>86216695

Yes, The Hero Me supports the X5SA Pro: Tronxy X5SA Pro E3D V6-Revo Six-BMO Gantry Adapter.stl.stl Tronxy X5SA-Pro OEM-MK8-MS-BMS Gantry Adapter.stl These are found in the Gantry Plate Adapters/Other Printers/ folder

Vaibhav Gupta

Confused about which base plate to print for mgn12h linear rails on x axis , ed3 titan extruder and mk8 hotend ?

CJ Ford

Hello, I have a E3v2 with a Phaetus Dragon Printed: dual 5015 fans Base DyzEnd-X-Pro and Collar All Ender v2 Adapters I'm not sure which parts are needed cause some still dont fit right and need help hope this all helps

Steve Mann

Has anyone had any problems with phaetus bms gantry and orbiter 2.0 base not aligning correctly as in the short piece of Capricorn tube has to make an almost S shape to connect the hotend to the orbiter?

Andrew Soderberg
>>87412603

I support 3DFused and BLV linear rail kits. If you have created your own linear rail setup and do not have an X carriage, then I suggest the Universal X carriage for linear rails from Wham Bam Systems. I have Gantry Adapters for all of the above. I also have experimental linear rail X carriage/gantry adapter combinations in the 'X Carriages UNTESTED' folder. Here is a link to the Wham Bam universal linear rail x carriage: https://whambam3d.com/collections/mutant/products/universal-x-gantry-plate-linear-rail-kit

Andrew Soderberg
>>87710724

I replied to your same comment in another post. Send me a direct message via the Hero Me Discord server if you still need help.

Andrew Soderberg
>>87979143

This issue is being corrected. The issue is with the Gantry Adapter Standoffs for the Dragonfly BMS. Ten of the most common printer model gantry adapters have already been correct in the Aug. 4th update release. Any Gantry Adapter that has "Dragonfly BMS" called out in the filename has been corrected. I have another 20+ to fix. I will be posting another update this coming with with the balance all corrected. I am sorry for this design mistake.