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Hey guys! So over Christmas I ended up getting an apex Neptune, and a 3d printer. I was curious if there was a mounting solution I could make for the apex using a 3d printer, or if someone has a better idea on how I can mount my apex. Thanks everyone!
 

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You mean you got it?! Awesome! I used the included mount and put it on a cabinet shelf board. I used a couple 2x4’s (screwed into wall studs horizontally) to mount the board to. Then used a hole saw to run the cables through. Is there a certain way you want to mount it using a 3d print? Congrats!!!
 
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You mean you got it?! Awesome! I used the included mount and put it on a cabinet shelf board. I used a couple 2x4’s (screwed into wall studs horizontally) to mount the board to. Then used a hole saw to run the cables through. Is there a certain way you want to mount it using a 3d print? Congrats!!!
Yeah I did! I was not expecting that nor the 3d printer (I told my wife I was just going to order one this week lol) And no particular way for 3d printing, just trying to limit me potentially destroying my tank stand haha.
 

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Yeah I did! I was not expecting that nor the 3d printer (I told my wife I was just going to order one this week lol) And no particular way for 3d printing, just trying to limit me potentially destroying my tank stand haha.
Gotcha. I mounted mine on the board a couple feet away from the tank. What printer did you get?
 
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Gotcha. I mounted mine on the board a couple feet away from the tank. What printer did you get?
Bambu A1 with the AMS Lite! I still have to set it up haha. I went to my parents house for the week so the only thing I got partially setup was the ams. I’ll get the rest of the printer out and printing tomorrow!
 

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Bambu A1 with the AMS Lite! I still have to set it up haha. I went to my parents house for the week so the only thing I got partially setup was the ams. I’ll get the rest of the printer out and printing tomorrow!
I have that one too! It’s awesome! I have my ams in a water proof tote with dollar tree desiccant containers to keep the filament dry.
 
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I have that one too! It’s awesome! I have my ams in a water proof tote with dollar tree desiccant containers to keep the filament dry.
Where did you get the tote from? I've been trying to find a tote to keep the AMS in.
 

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I’d use a hot knife or heat up a hobby knife with a small butane torch to cut the holes for the filament and power cord. That way it won’t crack. I also put a Bambu lab hydrometer on it.

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I’d use a hot knife or heat up a hobby knife with a small butane torch to cut the holes for the filament and power cord. That way it won’t crack. I also put a Bambu lab hydrometer on it.

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Awesome! I'll end up getting something like this!
 

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Awesome! I'll end up getting something like this!
Oh, and make sure to use petg filament for anything that is in the tank (from my research). Pla breaks down in water supposedly.
 
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Oh, and make sure to use petg filament for anything that is in the tank (from my research). Pla breaks down in water supposedly.
That was something I was trying to figure out! I just have PLA for now, but I'll have to order Petg when I get the chance!
 

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