{"projects":[{"id":1, "slug":"mercury-one-1", "title":"Mercury One.1", "shortDescription":"A high-performance CoreXY 3D printer conversion based on the ZeroG Mercury One.1 platform.", "content":"## Current Mods\n| Mod | Product | Link |\n| :--- | :----: | ---: |\n| Hotend:| Traingle Lab/Phaetus Rapido HF | [West3D](https://west3d.com/products/rapido-hot-end-high-flow-tl-phaetus?_pos=9&_sid=5dd5e8355&_ss=r)|\n| Extruder: | LDO Oribiter v2.0 | [West3D](https://west3d.com/products/ldo-orbiter-extruder-v2-0) | \n| Mainboard | BTT Ocotpus v1.1 | [KB-3D](https://kb-3d.com/store/controllers-displays-drivers/783-bigtreetech-octopus-controller-main-board-v11-1674341175490.html) |\n| Motor Drivers: | BTT TMC2209 v1.3 | [KB-3D](https://kb-3d.com/store/controllers-displays-drivers/785-bigtreetech-tmc2209-stepper-motor-driver-v13-1674350131784.html) |\n| CANBus Toolhead: | BTT EBB36 | [KB-3D](https://kb-3d.com/store/controllers-displays-drivers/787-7680-bigtreetech-ebb36-ebb42-v12-can-bus-expansion-board-multiple-styles-1674360588875.html#/922-bttmodel-ebb36) |\n| CANBus USB Adapter: | BTT U2C v2.1 | [KB-3D](https://kb-3d.com/store/controllers-displays-drivers/788-bigtreetech-u2c-v21-usb-to-can-bus-adapter-pcb-1674401555972.html) |\n| CAN Cabling: | Linneo CAN Harness w/ MOLEX| [KB-3D](https://kb-3d.com/store/wiring-connectors/809-linneo-fep-can-tool-head-wire-harness-molex-1677347067992.html)|\n| Conversion Kit: | ZeroG Mercury One w/SS Rails| [Fabreeko](https://www.fabreeko.com/collections/zero-g/products/mercury-one-kit?variant=42031744614655) |\n| Probe: | Klicky | Self-Sourced BOM: [Github](https://github.com/jlas1/Klicky-Probe) |\n| Bed: | Spring steel PEI Sheet 235mmx235mm | [Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BRCRX6T9?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details)|\n| Reverse Bowden setup: | Capricorn Bowden PTFE Tubing 1M XS Series| [Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/Creality-Capricorn-Filament-Pneumatic-Fittings/dp/B086YPDHMF/ref=sr_1_4?keywords=capricorn+bowden+tubing&s=industrial&sr=1-4) |\n\n## Printed Mods\n| Mod | Description | Link |\n| :--- | :----: | ---: |\n| Printed Bed Supports:| Bed reinforcement brackets for the Ender 5 and Ender 5 Pro in order to reduce vibrations and make the bed more stable. | [Printables](https://www.printables.com/model/309847-bed-supports-ender-5-ender-5-pro)|\n| Ender 5 Pro Front bar relocation:| Better clearance to get to the bed than the original allowed. This bolts into place using the same factory bolts and the result is a square corner. | [Thingiverse](https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4573655)|\n\n# Hydra Conversion Collected parts to date - 01-22-2024\n\n### Parts Sources\n\n| Parts/Kit | Vendor Link |\n|:------|:----------------------------------|\n| Fabreeko Zero G Hydra Kit | [Fabreeko](https://www.fabreeko.com/collections/zero-g/products/zero-g-hydra-3-point-conversion-for-ender-5-pro-plus?variant=43075050143999) |\n| HoneyBadger MGN12H | [Fabreeko](https://www.fabreeko.com/collections/zero-g/products/honeybadger-mgn12h-black-steel-rails?variant=43180991643903) | \n| HoneyBadger Textured & Smooth PEI Flex Plate | [Fabreeko](https://www.fabreeko.com/collections/zero-g/products/honeybadger-mercury-1-dual-sided-black-textured-and-smooth-pei-beds?variant=42707093586175) | \n| Fabreeko Edge to Edge Heaters for Zero G | [Fabreeko](https://www.fabreeko.com/collections/zero-g/products/fabreeko-edge-to-edge-heaters-for-zero-g?variant=42649578012927) | \n| Fabreeko Zero G MIC6 275x275 bed | [Fabreeko](https://www.fabreeko.com/collections/zero-g/products/zero-g-atp5-aluminum-beds-for-ender-5-pro-plus-hydra-conversion?variant=43866439254271) | \n| West3d Hydra Ender Conversion Fastener Kit | [West3d](https://west3d.com/products/bdf-zero-g-hydra-ender-conversion-fastener-kit) | \n| Energetic Magentic Base | [West3d](https://west3d.com/products/magnetic-base-with-adhesive-for-flex-plates?pr_prod_strat=e5_desc&pr_rec_id=d27d1d4fd&pr_rec_pid=7480103174356&pr_ref_pid=7888782328020&pr_seq=uniform) | \n| Stepperonline Nema 17 | [Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B38GHRH8?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details&th=1) |\n| ReliaBot Tr8x2 Lead screws | [Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B092Z48XPY/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1) |\n| Polisi3d POM nuts Tr8x2 | [Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07XYQTR65/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&th=1) |\n| Omron SSR and Bracket | [KB-3D](https://kb-3d.com/store/omron/171-omron-solid-state-relay-g3na-210b-utu-ssr-4536854807954.html) |\n| 35mm DIN Rail | [KB-3D](https://kb-3d.com/store/inserts-fasteners-adhesives/448-5597-din-3-rail-set-pair-35mm-multiple-lengths-1640962880037.html#/169-length-370mm) |\n| HFP Printed parts | ZeroG Discord |\n\n### Bolts\n\n#### Self sourcing bolts\n\n| Size | Type | Amount | Sourced? |\n|:------|:----------------------------------|:------:|:-------------------------------------------------------:|\n| M3X6 | ISO 10642 / DIN 7991 | 6 | :white_check_mark: |\n| M3X8 | ISO 4762 / DIN 912 | 85 | :white_check_mark: |\n| M3X10 | ISO 4762 / DIN 912 | 3 | :white_check_mark: |\n| M4X16 | ISO 4762 / DIN 912 | 3 | :white_check_mark: |\n| M5X8 | ISO 7380 / DIN 7380 | 4 | :white_check_mark: |\n| M5X10 | ISO 4762 / DIN 912 | 18 | :white_check_mark: |\n\n### T-Nuts\n\n| Size | Type | Amount | Sourced? |\n|:-----|:-----------------------------------|:------:|:------------------------------------------------------------:|\n| M3 | Roll in spring loaded | 24 | :white_check_mark: |\n| M5 | Roll in spring loaded | 22 | :white_check_mark: |\n\n### Extrusion\n\n| Printer | Size | Type | Amount | Sourced? |\n|:--------------|:------|:----------------------------|:------:|:------------------------------------------------------------:|\n| Ender 5 (Pro) | 400mm | 2020 Extrusion | 1 | :white_check_mark: |\n\n### Linear rails\n\n| Printer | Size | Type | Amount | Sourced? |\n|:--------------|:------|:-------------------------------------|:------:|:---------------------------------------------------------:|\n| X | 100mm | MGN9C | 3 | :white_check_mark: |\n| Ender 5 (Pro) | 400mm | MGN12C OR MGN12H | 3 | :white_check_mark: |\n\n### Leadscrew\n\n| Printer | Size Range | Type | Amount | Sourced? |\n|:--------------|:--------------|:---------------------------|:------:|:-----------------------------------------------------------:|\n| Ender 5 (Pro) | 350mm / 370mm | TR8 Leadscrew | 3 | :white_check_mark: |\n\n### Magnet\n\n| Size | Type | Amount | Sourced? |\n|:-----------------|:------------------------------------------------------------------------|:------:|:------------------------------------------------------------:|\n| 12x5mm or 12x4mm | 4mm hole Neodymium
Countersunk Ring Magnet | 3 | :white_check_mark: |\n\n### Bed\n\n| Printer | Size | Type | Amount | Sourced? |\n|:--------------|:--------------|:-------------------------------|:------:|:--------------------------------------------------------:|\n| Ender 5 (Pro) | 255/275mm | Bed heater | 1 | :white_check_mark: |\n| Ender 5 (Pro) | 255/275mm | Aluminum bed | 1 | :white_check_mark: |\n| X | Case specific | Solid State Relay | 1 | :white_check_mark: |\n\n### Misc\n\n| Size | Type | Amount | Sourced? |\n|:------------------------------|:-----------------------------------------------------------------|:------:|:-----------------------------------------------------------------:|\n| 2020 | 2020 Corner bracket | 2 | :white_check_mark: |\n| M3 X D5.0 X L4.0 | Heatset insert | 39 | :white_check_mark: |\n| M3 Washer | Normal grade A M3
Stainless Steel | 12 | :white_check_mark: |\n| M4 X 8 X L8 | Spacer | 3 | :white_check_mark: |\n| 10mm M4 | Kossel ball | 3 | :white_check_mark: |\n| 10x11mm - 1 Meter | R18 Drag chain | 1 | :white_check_mark: |\n| Nema17 | Stepper motor | 3 | :white_check_mark: |\n| 5mm-8mm | Shaft Coupling | 3 | :white_check_mark: |\n| OPTIONAL | Oldham Coupling | 3 | :white_large_square: |", "status":"published", "tags":["3d-printing", "corexy", "hardware", "mercury", "zerog", "hydra"], "displayOrder":1, "createdAt":"2026-02-06T13:34:53.115761Z", "updatedAt":"2026-02-07T10:01:57.197080Z", "contentHtml":"

Current Mods

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Mod	Product	Link
Hotend:	Traingle Lab/Phaetus Rapido HF	West3D
Extruder:	LDO Oribiter v2.0	West3D
Mainboard	BTT Ocotpus v1.1	KB-3D
Motor Drivers:	BTT TMC2209 v1.3	KB-3D
CANBus Toolhead:	BTT EBB36	KB-3D
CANBus USB Adapter:	BTT U2C v2.1	KB-3D
CAN Cabling:	Linneo CAN Harness w/ MOLEX	KB-3D
Conversion Kit:	ZeroG Mercury One w/SS Rails	Fabreeko
Probe:	Klicky	Self-Sourced BOM: Github
Bed:	Spring steel PEI Sheet 235mmx235mm	Amazon
Reverse Bowden setup:	Capricorn Bowden PTFE Tubing 1M XS Series	Amazon

Printed Mods

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Mod	Description	Link
Printed Bed Supports:	Bed reinforcement brackets for the Ender 5 and Ender 5 Pro in order to reduce vibrations and make the bed more stable.	Printables
Ender 5 Pro Front bar relocation:	Better clearance to get to the bed than the original allowed. This bolts into place using the same factory bolts and the result is a square corner.	Thingiverse

Hydra Conversion Collected parts to date - 01-22-2024

Parts Sources

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Parts/Kit	Vendor Link
Fabreeko Zero G Hydra Kit	Fabreeko
HoneyBadger MGN12H	Fabreeko
HoneyBadger Textured & Smooth PEI Flex Plate	Fabreeko
Fabreeko Edge to Edge Heaters for Zero G	Fabreeko
Fabreeko Zero G MIC6 275x275 bed	Fabreeko
West3d Hydra Ender Conversion Fastener Kit	West3d
Energetic Magentic Base	West3d
Stepperonline Nema 17	Amazon
ReliaBot Tr8x2 Lead screws	Amazon
Polisi3d POM nuts Tr8x2	Amazon
Omron SSR and Bracket	KB-3D
35mm DIN Rail	KB-3D
HFP Printed parts	ZeroG Discord

Bolts

Self sourcing bolts

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Size	Type	Amount	Sourced?
M3X6	ISO 10642 / DIN 7991	6	:white_check_mark:
M3X8	ISO 4762 / DIN 912	85	:white_check_mark:
M3X10	ISO 4762 / DIN 912	3	:white_check_mark:
M4X16	ISO 4762 / DIN 912	3	:white_check_mark:
M5X8	ISO 7380 / DIN 7380	4	:white_check_mark:
M5X10	ISO 4762 / DIN 912	18	:white_check_mark:

T-Nuts

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Size	Type	Amount	Sourced?
M3	Roll in spring loaded	24	:white_check_mark:
M5	Roll in spring loaded	22	:white_check_mark:

Extrusion

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Printer	Size	Type	Amount	Sourced?
Ender 5 (Pro)	400mm	2020 Extrusion	1	:white_check_mark:

Linear rails

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Printer	Size	Type	Amount	Sourced?
X	100mm	MGN9C	3	:white_check_mark:
Ender 5 (Pro)	400mm	MGN12C OR MGN12H	3	:white_check_mark:

Leadscrew

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Printer	Size Range	Type	Amount	Sourced?
Ender 5 (Pro)	350mm / 370mm	TR8 Leadscrew	3	:white_check_mark:

Magnet

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Size	Type	Amount	Sourced?
12x5mm or 12x4mm	4mm hole NeodymiumCountersunk Ring Magnet	3	:white_check_mark:

Bed

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Printer	Size	Type	Amount	Sourced?
Ender 5 (Pro)	255/275mm	Bed heater	1	:white_check_mark:
Ender 5 (Pro)	255/275mm	Aluminum bed	1	:white_check_mark:
X	Case specific	Solid State Relay	1	:white_check_mark:

Misc

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Size	Type	Amount	Sourced?
2020	2020 Corner bracket	2	:white_check_mark:
M3 X D5.0 X L4.0	Heatset insert	39	:white_check_mark:
M3 Washer	Normal grade A M3 Stainless Steel	12	:white_check_mark:
M4 X 8 X L8	Spacer	3	:white_check_mark:
10mm M4	Kossel ball	3	:white_check_mark:
10x11mm - 1 Meter	R18 Drag chain	1	:white_check_mark:
Nema17	Stepper motor	3	:white_check_mark:
5mm-8mm	Shaft Coupling	3	:white_check_mark:
OPTIONAL	Oldham Coupling	3	:white_large_square:

\n"}, {"id":2, "slug":"formbot-micron-plus", "title":"Formbot Micron+", "shortDescription":"A compact Voron Micron+ build using the Formbot kit - a small-format, enclosed 3D printer.", "content":"# Formbot Micron+\n\n## Overview\nThe Micron+ is a compact, enclosed 3D printer based on the Voron design philosophy. Built from a Formbot kit, this printer is designed for high-quality prints in a small footprint.\n\n## Key Specs\n- **Motion System:** CoreXY\n- **Build Volume:** 180x180x180mm\n- **Enclosure:** Fully enclosed\n- **Controller:** BTT Pico\n\n## Build Progress\nThis project is currently in progress. More details and build logs coming soon!", "status":"published", "tags":["3d-printing", "voron", "hardware"], "displayOrder":2, "createdAt":"2026-02-06T13:34:53.115761Z", "updatedAt":"2026-02-06T13:34:53.115761Z", "contentHtml":"

Formbot Micron+

Overview

The Micron+ is a compact, enclosed 3D printer based on the Voron design philosophy. Built from a Formbot kit, this printer is designed for high-quality prints in a small footprint.

Key Specs

Motion System: CoreXY
Build Volume: 180x180x180mm
Enclosure: Fully enclosed
Controller: BTT Pico

Build Progress

This project is currently in progress. More details and build logs coming soon!

\n"}, {"id":3, "slug":"eyemech-animatronic", "title":"EyeMech Animatronic", "shortDescription":"A servo-driven animatronic eye mechanism with realistic movement and tracking capabilities.", "content":"# EyeMech Animatronic\n\n## Overview\nA fun project that I am doing with the kiddos. The EyeMech is a servo-driven animatronic eye mechanism designed for realistic eye movement. This project combines 3D printing with electronics to create lifelike eye tracking and expression.\n\n## Features\n- **Movement:** Pan, tilt, and eyelid control\n- **Servos:** High-precision micro servos\n- **Control:** Raspberry PI Pico-based controller\n- **Tracking:** Future face-tracking integration planned\n\n## Build Progress\nThis project is currently in progress. More details and build logs coming soon!", "status":"published", "tags":["animatronics", "electronics", "arduino"], "displayOrder":3, "createdAt":"2026-02-06T13:34:53.115761Z", "updatedAt":"2026-02-06T13:34:53.115761Z", "contentHtml":"

EyeMech Animatronic

Overview

A fun project that I am doing with the kiddos. The EyeMech is a servo-driven animatronic eye mechanism designed for realistic eye movement. This project combines 3D printing with electronics to create lifelike eye tracking and expression.

Features

Movement: Pan, tilt, and eyelid control
Servos: High-precision micro servos
Control: Raspberry PI Pico-based controller
Tracking: Future face-tracking integration planned

Build Progress

This project is currently in progress. More details and build logs coming soon!

\n"}]}

Projects

Mercury One.1

Formbot Micron+

EyeMech Animatronic