CAD Overview

In order to make this a complete project the CAD file was re-arranged from the ground up. The new update allows for each section of the build to be viewed by hiding all of the main sections except the portion you are working on. We have also grouped the fasteners to make them easily turned on and off via your CAD software.

NOTE: Look out for folders that have a suffix a or b. You will need to turn off one of the options to view the CAD in the configuration of your choice. The key areas where this applies are for the Cable Chains / Umbilical, Stealthburner / Knomi Stealthburner, Mini 12864 / TFT50 screen.

We will use Autodesk Fusion 360 as the software to demo the features of the FT Enderwire CAD model. If you have not already download and install Autodesk Fusion 360. Download the latest .f3d CAD file from the CAD folder and open it. Expand the FT Enderwire section in the navigation panel on the left.

Next turn off all the sections labeled 2-11 so that only the frame is visible. This will now only show you the frame so you can inspect closely all components along with each screw required to assemble.

You can further expand section 1 - Ender 3 Frame and turn off each part to inspect actual joints and screws as shown below. Take note that each sections has its own "fasteners" folder so you can zoom in and check what size screw is required.

Repeat these steps turning on parts you want to inspect and turn off those that are not required at the part you are building. The structure of the CAD allows each major part to be grouped so working a section at a time in the order that its listed in CAD is advisable as a suggested order to build your printer.