PrintrBot Simple Custom Y/Z Mod
MechanizedMedic
Full Name MechanizedMedic
Location United States
FilenameDownloadsSizeUploaded
IMG_20140715_202713.jpg18612.2 MBon 17/7/14 Download
IMG_20140715_203357.jpg18982.2 MBon 17/7/14 Download
YZ_MainPlate_v2.stl1635212 kBon 17/7/14 Download
Y_EndPlate.stl155073 kBon 17/7/14 Download
Y_HotendPlate_String.stl168771 kBon 17/7/14 Download
Y_HotendPlate_Belt.stl176663 kBon 17/7/14 Download
HotendClamp.stl160629 kBon 17/7/14 Download
BearingButton.stl163026 kBon 17/7/14 Download
StringTensioner.stl160021 kBon 17/7/14 Download
BeltTensioner.stl170816 kBon 17/7/14 Download
yz_mod_assembly.fcstd977197 kBon 19/11/14 Download
yz_mainplate_v2.fcstd869824 kBon 19/11/14 Download
y_hotendplate_v1.fcstd874175 kBon 19/11/14 Download
y_endstopplate_v1.fcstd871233 kBon 19/11/14 Download
Description
This mod is designed around using a bowden extruder to reduce sagging and increase responsiveness/speed. I also liked the idea of moving the Y-axis rods closer to the hotend and Z-axis lead screw to make the mechanical assemblies closer together. I have only tested this in a belt drive configuration, but the files are there to use good 'ol string too.
Instructions
This is a BETA design and has the following known issues. (Please report your issues and I will try to fix them as well.): - The Z-screw is VERY close to the rear bearings. I had to modify the part to move the delrin nut and gain enough clearance. - If you have a hotend that is shorter than the Ubis (like my E3Dv6) you will need to swap your Y & Z motors so that the Z-coupler is lower. Otherwise, the bearing will hit the coupler before the Z-axis is fully homed. - The tensioners that I designed are crap. I encourage you to find better ones that will fit, as I have done. - The clamps that hold the end plates to the Y-axis rods will crack if you do not use washers and/or you over tighten. - If you print this in PLA you will probably need a fan to keep the extruder motor from melting the mounting flange... I learned the hard way.
License
Creative Commons - GNU GPL
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