These tools are needed to build the Lemontron. You may already have some of them, but if not, you can buy them through these Amazon affiliate links! Building this printer has been a fun experience, but costly for me, so please also consider supporting me on Patreon.

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Screw Drivers

The Lemontron benefits from deep integration and thus only M3 (2mm Hex Bit) and a few M2.5 are used. I recommend having a dedicated high quality M3 screwdriver, plus a bit for your drill. Add a countersink bit to clean up the printed countersinks and to add countersinks to the probe.

3D Printing Tools

You will need a modern, enclosed 3D printer to print the Lemontron parts. The Creality K1C is a great choice. 240 grit sandpaper for honing bottom surfaces. Razors for scraping. A craft knife for tidying blemishes. Supa glue for the Lemonstruder parts (the “liquid” one not the thick one).

Electrical Tools

A soldering iron is needed for soldering the edge connector and other wires. For the motors, you’ll need some wire cutters and a crimper. You may try your luck with a soldering iron.

Trimming Tools

The motor shafts and X-Axis rail must be shortened. A Dremel with a cutoff wheel is recommended. Flush cutters are also required, but 3d printers tend to come with those.