For full instructions on the three pieces that make up this modification, please see the three main repository pages located here:
Openbuilds v-slot X axis for Lulzbot TAZ 4 or 5 printers or the AO-10X ballscrew modification by piercet - X axis instructions
Openbuilds v-slot Y axis for Lulzbot TAZ 3, 4, 5 or 6 printers by piercet - Y axis instructions
Openbuilds v-slot z axis for Lulzbot Taz 4/5 Printers by piercet - Z axis instructions
That way I only have to maintain one set of instructions.
Here are a few videos of the pieces in action:
And here are pictures, lots and lots of pictures!
Openbuilds V slot Rail extrusion retrofits for Lulzbot 4/5 Taz Printers (X, Y and Z axis)
Build in 'Cartesian Style Bots' published by Tim Pierce, Jun 20, 2016.
This project shows how to use Openbuilds Vv slot extrusions and wheels to retrofit a Lulzbot Taz 4 or 5 printer. These modifications improve layer consistency, eliminate nozzle and bed sag, and allow for larger toolhead mounting. Project updates and newer accessory files may be located at http://www.thingiverse.com/piercet/designs
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Special Notes
Relevant design threads for these parts may be found at Hardware - forum.lulzbot.com
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Build Author Tim Pierce, Find all builds by Tim Pierce
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Build Details
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- CC - Attribution Share Alike - CC BY SA
Reason for this Build
I wanted to increase the precision and accuracy of these already very accurate 3d printers to improve my print qualityInspired by
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Parts list
Qty Part Name Part Link Comments 1 60mm x 20mm Openbuilds linear extrusion 500mm http://openbuildspartstore.com/v-slot-linear-rail/ Link remove 64mm 8 bearing wheels http://openbuildspartstore.com/xtreme-solid-v-wheel-kit/ Link Other wheels would also work 10 spacers (6mm) http://openbuildspartstore.com/aluminum-spacers/ Link For non openbuilds parts, see the part list text file below 8 eccentric spacers (6mm) http://openbuildspartstore.com/eccentric-spacer/ Link 1 Gantry mounting plate http://openbuildspartstore.com/v-slot-gantry-plates/ Link 40 A bunch of 35mm, 30mm, 40mm etc. low profile M5 http://openbuildspartstore.com/low-profilescrews-m5/ Link bolts from the Openbuilds store 8 Mini V wheels http://openbuildspartstore.com/xtreme-mini-v-wheel-kit/ Link 2 40mm x 20mm x 500mm rails for Y http://openbuildspartstore.com/v-slot-linear-rail/ Link 2 20mm x 20mm x 500 rails for Z http://openbuildspartstore.com/v-slot-linear-rail/ Link 1 All the other printed and hardware parts Link see individual thingiverse pages for complete build lists. -
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